It's Go Time!

Attention all pilots! We are go for tomorrow! See you there.

Massive Build Update

Hi! It's Kevin here, bringing you a large update!

The Zeons had additional trimming done and they are partially organized.

Another view of the Zeons. Note, this is subject to change.

A closer view of the anti-tank units for the Zeon.

Next up are the Earth Federation Ground Forces. They too have been cleaned up some more and organized.

Same for the "Feddies", they are subject to change.

A closer view of the Anti-tank/ MS Hunters.

Reinforcement arrived from HLJ!  Two Zaku Ground War sets. 

That's a lot of plastic and that's just the tanks and Wappa's!

Infantry have been painted. At least primered.

 I started off with building the tracks first but leaving the bottom half off. It's easier to paint the road wheels and tracks.

 After that, turrets were assembled and the rest has been primered.

  Now we're onto painting. I painted these Tamiya Dark Gray.

 The Wappa's went Tamiya Dark Yellow, my favorite for Desert colors.

 Dealing and numbering are done.

Now for basing. I love using the Flames of War bases, size medium to base my troops on because of these holes.

And who is this?

Why it's Kergerenko (Military Woman) from various Gundam games and 08th MS Team. Gonna need a better pic of her.

No Gundam game (UC era anyway) would be complete without her, right?

And the two Zeon Platoons are ready!

And now they are totally done!

Tanks hunters and special characters are also done.

 Now, onto the "Feddies".

Alright pilots, listen up! We had some reinforcements come in, in time for Cold Wars. Now these troops are very green and need some training to fight this war!

General Von Fluff (Gibbs) is inspecting the newest batch of Zeon Troops.

These troops are from http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Home.aspx and they are MI011 West German Infantry http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/images/catalogue/MI011.jpg

MI012 West German Support Weapons http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/images/catalogue/MI012.jpg

Both can be found here.  http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=1&CategoryID=3&SubCategoryID=19

First up for the Earth Federation is MI022 US Infantry (Fritz Helmet) http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/images/catalogue/MI022.jpg

Next up is MI023 US Support Weapons http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/images/catalogue/MI023.jpg Both can be found here. http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=1&CategoryID=3&SubCategoryID=14

 Next up are the Guerrillas that we plan on using for our Har:Con event. These are MI082 Viet Cong Irregulars. http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/images/catalogue/MI082.jpg found here. http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=1&CategoryID=3&SubCategoryID=21

Until next time pilots.

Har:Con

Attention pilots! We will be at Harmon 2016 at the Harford Community College at the Student Hall on April 30. General Admission is $5. We aim to recreate Ep 3 of 08th MS Team so come on over and may the glory of victory be yours.

Current Zeon Models part 1

For Zeon infantry, we used 10mm West German infantry from Miniature Figurines Productions. http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/

Same for the Zeon anti tank team.

Zeon infantry with a Micro Machines 6x6 armored car being used as a stand in for a PVN.44/1 Weasel.















The PVN.4/3 Wappa can be found in the Zaku Ground War set.

The HT-01B Magella Attack tank is a straight build from the kit made in the 80's.















The Magella Eins is a 1/144 Merkava from The Military Museum Collection.

Zaku Cannon Complete and thoughts

I have mixed feelings about my build. Yes, it looks good, and that I am pleased of. But the flexibility, especially in the ankles, leaves a lot to be desired. Considering the source models, it should've been expected. The model will do. The most important thing about this experience is that lessons were learned to be applied on further models. Will have to acquire a RG Zaku II for the next project, MS-06D Zaku Desert Type. I got some further odds and ends to do on this model yet. I'll take better pics with some poses it is capable of doing.

Of Dodges, Lakotas, Sauropeltas, Weasels and etc.

When it comes to modeling the significant vehicles that make an appearance in various Gundam series that take place during and after the One Year War, the situation one can find themselves in can pose a problem. Getting Wappas, hover trucks, Type 61's, Magella Attack tanks and some of the well know aircraft are easy enough to find, but finding Lakotas, Sauropeltas, Weasels, and Magella Eins can be a challenge. In true wargaming fashion, don't panic, improvise!

The Dodges

 Vehicles of 1/160 scale fit well with gunpla. On the left, we have the stand-in for the Feddie's Lakotas, a Dodge 3/4 tonner. On the right, we used the Dodge command car for the stand in for the Zeon's Sauropelta.





Weasels

 This one here has caused a fair amount of stress to find a substitute for. It is unbelievable how hard it is to find a 6x6 armored car that has a turret and looks like it had troop carrying capability. Well, you don't have to stress out like I had to. The answer to most of your vehicles problems can be answered with... MICRO MACHINES!

Turret is a bit big but it has 6 wheels, similar shape, and it looks like it can carry troops. Until Bandai decides to make a Zeon Ground War set like they made for the Federation, these will have to do.












Magella Eins

The Magilla Eins from MS igloo was easy enough, looks sorta like a Merkava, so, we found some 1/144 scale Merkavas.