Slight change of plans. Might pick up Wing Gundam at my "Local" hobby shop.... (1 1/2 hour drive). Meeting a friend to hang out and thought to try my luck by phoning and asking about any of the kits. I think the store is a little overpriced but when one factors in shipping the price difference it is a little easier to swallow.

Gunpla have such big and bulky boxes that to me, it makes it easier to justify picking it up at brick and mortar if avalaible. Besides, supporting local businesses is a good thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahdiSEElurQ

Already spotted five things I wanted from this...my wallet hates me right now.

So looks like we're getting a Super Fumina based off the WZC,a hguc GM Sniper,some kind of Char Zaku thing,a Revive Blue Destiny 01 and...A HGUC EFREET!!!!!!!!!*dies*

Not only that, but a high resolution wing zero, Amazing Freedom Gundam, RG Gold Frame Amatu Mina, and a wicked new IBO suit that looks like a minotaur.

Well it begins:

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...120_000323.jpg

Those shoulder cannons were a pain may glue the front pieces later. Other then that great build so far.

I caught up with the 2 most recent episodes of IBO, and it finally feels like this season is ramping up. So far, the 2 arcs so fae have just been that there's been people trying to screw over Tekkadan, Tekkadan beats the shit out of the things sent their way be the people trying to screw them over, and the people getting punished as a result. But with the most recent episode with McGillis giving the potiential reward of Tekkadan being the kings of Mars, I feel like there's now a visible goal now and really made me rethink the season so far.

While the needle hasn't moved so much in 8 episodes, the changes that occur because of these smaller arcs allowing Tekkadan to grow and potentially become great is really exciting. Also, hints of Bael and the guy who founded Gjallerhorn are mentioned, plus rumors of McGillis not actually being Izanario's son. I wonder who might have Bael then?

Also, there's the masked man (Gaelio) rather blatantly alluding to Ein, and saying he's very close to him.

I feel like season 2 has been much stronger than season 1 was at this point, with a largely consistent pattern of one to two eps of build-up with a big payoff episode that makes it all worth it. And while I didn't like him, Takaki getting a proper send-off was nice.

Speaking as someone that's build this kit in the past, that'll be a good idea. Those small fins makes posing the head a pain sometimes and you'll be saving yourself a lot of headache by gluing them in.

I'd suggest gluing the V fin as well.

I meant the little front gun barrel pieces of the canons which really could have been just one piece. Have the gundam built now just need to finish the weapons. It's a great kit, not very high on the difficulty scale (as someone who has build the MG Unicorn... twice) but still a fun build. Can't wait for Deathscythe and think of getting Heavyarms next but need to hold off for now as I need to spend for Christmas.

Update: odd thing I found: the two blue sections of the buster rifle wouldn't fit properly. looks like extra material on the wing part so I removed it as best as I could and happy with the result.

Update 2: Well here it is:

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...121_233104.jpg

Again fun build and something I'd recommend to someone just starting out in master grade gunpla.