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Hi! I am Gels, your friendly and fun-loving builder. I build Gundam Plastic Models (GunPla).

23/08/2026

My first Zaku! And I love it!

22/08/2026

𝗭𝗔𝗞𝗨 𝗜𝗜 [𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗿]
(A CUSTOM PAINTED BUILD OF THE HG 1/144 ZAKU II [Red Comet Ver])

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:
Before this one, I actually own very few (less than 5 maybe) mono-eyed mobile suits 😅 Then I got this one from my Secret Santa during a Christmas Party of my workplace last 2025 (thanks again hahaha). Anyway, back to the Zaku, while it is relatively simple as compared to the other Gundams I built, this one is solid and menacing! In the series, this version (the original version before I customized it) of Zaku is "3x faster" and famous in the battlefied as an ace. Combined with its several weapons, including an axe which is relatively uncommon, the Zaku II has a simple design but versatile and impressive 🔥

For the custom build, I went for a matte finish with a violet and purple scheme. I added the included decals, added some panel lines, and added some shades to give it a bit more depth. Looking at it now, it has some resemblance to the Dom (which is unintentional but I am not bothered by it). Regardless, I think it came out amazing! ✨️

For the name, I simply changed the word "Red Comet" to "Purple Comet" since the new color scheme is obviously purple hahaha.

08/08/2026

Some Taglish Insights (somewhat...) of the RX-78F00/E Gundam. Really enjoyed this kit despite the backpack being so heavyy haha. It really does have a strong shelf presence! 💪

08/08/2026

𝗥𝗫-𝟳𝟴𝗙𝟬𝟬/𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗫-𝟬𝟬𝟭
(A STRAIGHT BUILD OF THE HG 1/144 RX-78F00/E GUNDAM EX-001 G.L.R.S.S. Feather UNIT)

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬:
It is a Gundam with big mechanical wings and equipped with lots of solar panels...what else is there to say? It looks awesome though! 💪 Without those wings and solar panels, the Gundam looks plain and unremarkable. But with the said equipment, the Gundam basically had a glow-up and a dominating presence (figuratively and literally hahaha) ✨️

As for the Build itself, the main Gundam was really well-articuated (so much poses that I can do) 👌 However, the wings and backpack are so heavy that the Gundam cannot stand on its own and requires a stand 😅 It also wobbles easily so I had to be extra careful when posing this thing. I still enjoyed the photoshoot though 🫡

05/07/2026

What an exciting day to visit the The Gundam Base Pop-Up Store in Shang-ri La Plaza! 😄 Definitely coming back! (if I have money again hahaha)

13/06/2026

A simple video journal and memento of my entry submission to the GMKC 2026 😄 It was truly an enjoyable experience!

11/06/2026

𝗦𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗨
(A CUSTOM PAINTED BUILD OF THE MG 1/100 SWORD IMPULSE GUNDAM)

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:
It is a Gundam with two big swords...and these two big swords combine to form a huge and long twinblade ⚔️ That is actually pretty cool! Also, this sleek and edgy-looking Gundam is a true menace. In its series, the Gundam is essentially an unstoppable walking mecha of destruction, slicing and destroying everything in its path, even including battleships 💀 Indeed, this Gundam is a ferocious and aggressive mecha.

For the custom build, I went for a matte finish with a blue and white color scheme with some shading. I just like the color blue hehe 🔵 As for the effect parts, I went with orange since blue and orange complement each other. After all is said and done, it felt like the Gundam transformed from a symbol of rage (since it had an original color scheme of red and white) to a symbol of peace (represented by its new color scheme of blue and white) 🫡

For the name, I simply added the German word "Blau", which means "Blue", as the Gundam now has a predominantly blue color scheme 💪

31/05/2026

𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗚𝗠𝗞𝗖) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲⚡️

Another year! Another entry! Successfully submitted an Entry (Over 21 Course, Entry # 57) to the GMKC 2026 here at The Block, SM North Edsa 🫡

The exhibit containing our Entries will be open to the public from June 1-7, 2026 so come check it out to see all the awesome (and some very huge) entries by different Builders 🔥

Look forward to the pictures of my Entry and Build next week when the event is over 😉

29/03/2026

𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗢
(A CUSTOM PAINTED BUILD OF THE CANG-TOYS 1/100 WAR OF THE GODS - SUSANOO)

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:
This is my very first build of a 3rd-party kit 😄 I always wanted to build a 3rd-party kit since there are so many good ones nowadays. However, since there were so many good and solid 3rd-party kits, it was pretty hard to choose. Eventually, I decided to go with the Cang-Toys Susanoo. Why? It had a unique design that made it look like an ancient deity. Its aura felt strong, imposing, and menacing 🔥 To add to its "ancient deity" motif, it primarily uses swords and blue flames to fight without using modern weapons, such as a rifle. Also, the mecha's back with a demonic face just adds more flair to the mecha's already menacing vibe! ☠️

For the build, I used colors close to the kit's original colors 😄 However, I added shading and/or gradient in most of its parts to give the Build a bit more depth. It was quite a challenge painting all the parts since there were so many! Haha. Fortunately, it had a pre-built metallic inner frame which gave me a big sense of relief since it made the build more durable and made the build process more time-efficient 😁 After painting all the parts and see the Build come together, I was in awe because it really looked amazing and retained the original kit's regal vibes. Truly, the Build looked like a divine mecha from ancient times, capable of fighting other deities. ⛩️ After all, "Susanoo" is the name of the god of war in Japanese folklore!

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗱:
Aztech Purple | Cobalt Blue | Celeste Blue | Azure Blue | Intense Gold | Light Ghost Gray | Gray White | Charcoal Black | Hawk Silver | Primer Gloss Black | Primer Black | Primer White

17/01/2026

𝗚𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗫 (𝗥𝗙𝗩)
(A STRAIGHT BUILD OF THE HG 1/144 GUNDAM EX)

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬:
In many series, a Gundam usually has relatively bright colors and is seen as a symbol of hope. However, this Gundam is the exact opposite. Instead of bright colors, this Gundam has pale, dark, and monotone colors. Instead of being seen as as a symbol of hope, this Gundam is seen as a symbol of despair 💀 This irony just makes the Gundam all the more awesome and epic! In the series, it was treated as a main "villain". It easily destroyed and incapacitated so many mobile suits and armies. Whenever it appears and walks, there was only one emotion felt among its enemies: fear. It invoked so much fear that it was called the "devil" 😈 This Gundam is really cool!

As for the Build itself, it did not disappoint! 😁 All the parts fit together nicely with no hassle. The overall build has good articulation (fun to pose). It has this dark "villain" and eerie aesthetic in which the decals just makes this aesthetic more appealing. Overall, this was a fun and relaxing build! 👌

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