Whilst I did have good weather this week, I needed a new filter for my spray booth.   I still haven't picked one up, so I built Gundam this week.

Firstly, I built and finished an accessory vehicle for a model I've had on before, the 1/144 30MM Portanova.    I picked up a tank for the Portanova;

How is a tank for a giant robot, you may ask?   Stupidly, is how;

Just, why, Bandai?   Why the Doom-style chest gun?   You can mount the handles under the gun, thankfully.  I didn't do so, though.   I decided he needed a backpack;

I was able to include the pack already mounted as well.   Overdone, but still looks less stupid that Doom-gun.

I've started doing some work in the mornings again, as well.    I have the kit for my friend.   Every year, we do a Christmas gift exchange.    The value is relevant but fluid.   Every year, he buys me a subscription to XBox Live, which is still $60 I believe.    Every year, I buy and build a Gundam kit.   Whomever comes up short owes balance, usually in more gifts, and usually in my way.   This year, I am building him the Master Grade 1/100 Heavy Gundam;

Not finished yet.   I have yet to build those important bits between the feet and the waist.    Or the backpack.   Or the massive arm cannon.   The build is kind of underwhelming, though.   No sign of the usual wealth of detail and flexibility on a Master Grade.    No cockpit hatch, even.   This is a 'P-Bandai' limited release, though.   I don't know if the subject was to be all that flexible, either.    I do plan to clear, mark, and clear this kit when built, though.    The weather is due to hold for a little while.   I should have filters soon.   This build is moving quickly.   I think he'd appreciate the extra effort.    He damn well better.   We'll see.