Mike Motoda

Applying water slide decals to my MG 3.0 RX-78-2 leg assemblies

Got the legs done and am working on the decals. Messed one up so I had to use a regular sticker instead. It’s on a white piece, so not too noticeable.

I thought I’d hate putting decals on the ankle and knee rotators, but those have been my favorites so far! Will finish up later. 😊

#gunpla #plamo

I have a hard time dropping $70+ on games these days, but you did remind me that I need to go back to the DQB games (2 in particular), so thank you for that!

Looks great! I have an MG that I keep looking at, so maybe that’ll be one that I build soon.

MG 3.0 1/100 RX-78-2 completed upper body assembly (Gundam gray pour type panel liner, Micron 003 black pen, G-Rework water slide decals, Krylon 1311 matte topcoat)

Arms, shoulders, and beam saber handles done. I like those handles quite a bit on this MG! Nice color separation on them. 👍

Topcoat did a little damage to the metallic stickers, but that’s OK. Unintentional weathering is the story I’m going with. 😂

Legs are up next!

#gunpla #plamo #gundam #anime

When Harry Met Sally (Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan)

Find someone who looks at you like this when you tell them you’re going to buy a new model kit. 😂

In all seriousness, I just love When Harry Met Sally and many of the works of Rob Reiner. I watched This is Spinal Tap right before this too. What an amazing legacy. ❤️

#movies #robreiner #influences

Oops! I thought you were talking about the elbow joint decals. 😅 I used G-Rework water slides instead of the included stickers, which have been great so far.

Thank you! Yeah, they were a test of patience and sanity for sure! 😅 I haven’t topcoated the arms yet (still have to apply the water slides), but I’ll be using Krylon 1311 when I do. 😊

I haven’t built the original RG RX-78-2, just the 2.0. Based on the comparison pictures I’ve looked at though, it’s more detailed and yet also less detailed than the RG 1.0, if that makes any sense! 😅

Not nearly enough, some might say! 😂

Sure thing! For shots like this, I’m using an iPhone 15 Pro Max in macro mode. Zoom is anywhere from 1-2x typically. I just make sure it’s not utilizing digital zoom, and that there’s ample light to reduce any blur and noise.

But sometimes I still get it wrong end up with a blurry mess. 😅

I’d like to have a word with whoever designed these elbow sections.

Absolute chaos, but I got ‘em done.

#gunpla #plamo #gundam #mastergrade #anime

Turned out great! I *really* need to just bite the bullet and try this soon.

MG 3.0 1/100 RX-78-2 body, head, and core fighter completed assemblies (Gundam gray pour type panel liner, Micron 003, G-Rework water slide decals, acrylic paint markers, Krylon 1311 matte topcoat)

Body and head built, decaled, and topcoated!

Kind of flimsy here and there, so it doesn’t exactly inspire complete confidence/satisfaction when snapping it together, but it sure does look nice when finished.

#gunpla #plamo #gundam #mastergrade #anime

Sure! I don’t paint my kits (except for a little bit of color correction), so I’ve been using Krylon 1311 matte rattle cans, which are about $6 each here in the US at Walmart. I do a light mist coat and then a heavier second to finish. Works like a charm every time!

HGWFM 1/144 Gundam Lfrith (Gundam gray panel liner pen, Krylon 1311 topcoat)

Build #3: HGWFM Gundam Lfrith
Completed: 16 Dec 2024
Rating: A

Another great WFM kit! I love how the bit staves look, especially on the backpack. Went with the GUND-BIT rifle config for this pose as well.

Never topcoated it, so I did that today.

#gunpla #plamo #thewitchfrommercury #gundam #anime

Nice! And dude, I was just at the hobby store earlier to “look” and they had a pile of 6 PGU Nu boxes. It took every fiber of my being to walk out of there empty handed. 😂

It’s my favorite JRPG series, but probably Dragon Quest 6.

It’s not a bad game, I enjoy its job system, and I love that you can travel the world on a flying bed, but I just can’t for the life of me think of anything else all that memorable about it.

#dragonquest #jrpgs #nintendods #videogames

MG 3.0 RX-78-2 core fighter

Aside from the floppiest wings I’ve ever experienced on a core fighter, this was decent.

I’ll likely just stow it away inside the main assembly’s body though, and forget about it entirely. 😂

#gunpla #plamo #gundam

Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 (Episode 4: Escape from Luna II, 22m07s)

0079 still as relevant as ever. Hits even harder in 2026.

Starting my MG 3.0 RX-78-2 build today. Looks like the core fighter is up first.

#gundam #gundam0079 #mobilesuitgundam #anime #gunpla #plamo #mastergrade

Screenshot from Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection (Nintendo Switch version)

Screenshot from Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection (Nintendo Switch version)

Screenshot from Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection (Nintendo Switch version)

Screenshot from Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection (Nintendo Switch version)

I’m finally going through Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection on Switch and this section really hit home.

A tale as old as time. And very little has changed.

More positively though, I absolutely LOVE these collections of video game history.

The Atari 2600 was our very first console.

#videogames

My GOTY pick for 2022. What a game. I'm typically not into chasing high scores and optimizing runs through levels, but it was so much fun to do so in this one! Memorable story and soundtrack too.

Thanks for mentioning this! Never heard of it but it sounds like something that’s right up my alley.

Thanks so much for the recommendations. I’ve been really busy this morning, so I haven’t even had a chance to look at all the runners and manual yet!

Wow, that turned out beautiful! Nice work. 👍 I’m looking forward to building mine someday.

I keep getting tempted, but ultimately my Steam Deck OLED and PC are more than enough for emulation. I also know that if I got one, I’d spend 99% of my time on tinkering and setup and 1% actually playing stuff on it. 😂 But that’s just me!

The pics of it on the box do look great! I also have the G-Rework water slides for it, so I’m looking forward to seeing what it looks like with those too. 🙂

Oh no… me and articulating fingers do not get along. Never have, probably never will. 😅 Thank you for the advice!

Haha, I have no idea. Just reminded me of your “drinking and online shopping” comment the last time I brought up P-Bandai. 😂

That’s great to hear. 😊 I just enjoy the OG, and having 0079 playing in the background while I finished the Arios today must have been what subconsciously made me pick this as my next one!

That’s encouraging to hear! 😊 I probably won’t be able to start-start until Sunday, so we’ll see how it goes!