Hobby Search held the 2nd Gundam Plastic Model Contest.

  The theme this time is 1/144 scale Gundams.

  Here is a report on how the contestants, namely our employees, went head to head against each other.

	Simple Is Best
	*Modeler   Roralddiho *Gundam Plastic Model utilized   RX-78-2 Gundam (HGUC) (Gundam Model Kits) *Conversion Kits   Caution Data Decal 1 (Black) (Material) Gundam Decal for (MG) RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 (Gundam Model Kits) *Others   Sand Paper Absolute Plastic Model File Taira 400 (3 pieces) (Hobby Tool) Masking Tape 40mm (Material) Side Cutter For Plastic (Hobby Tool) Design Knife (Hobby Tool) CraftCotton Bud (triangular･XS Size) (50piece) (Hobby Tool) *Comment   I went for a classic, quintessential color scheme of Gundam. I painted this model with brushes and, as was expected, found it really really hard to paint it evenly. I suppose I should have resorted to sprays. I hope it looks overwhelming as the real-scale Gundam you can see at Odaiba, Tokyo. Not even close? Well, I know that!!

	G 30th
	*Modeler   S.A *Gundam Plastic Model utilized   RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.G 30th (HG) (Gundam Model Kits) *Coating material   GM08 Gundam Marker Gundam Yellow (Paint) GM12 Gundam Marker Gundam Grey (Paint) GM01 Gundam Marker (Black) (Paint) *Comment   I believe I did a pretty nice work, if I may say so myself. Only partially painted, mostly simple Sugumi assembly. The anchor dangling on the shoulder is looking neat... if I may say so myself.

	RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 Hazel-Custom Splitter Camouflage Version
	*Modeler   Refined *Gundam Plastic Model utilized   RX-121-1 Hazel-Custom (HGUC) (Gundam Model Kits) *Conversion Kits   Vernier Nozzles (Material) *Others   Mr. Finery Slit Masking Sheets (Material) Micron Masking Tape 1.5mm (Material) Tamiya Masking Tape 6mm Refill (Material) *Comment   I've always been fascinated with splitter camouflage and looking for a chance to try it myself. When I came across the Gundam TR-1 Hazel-Custom at the Hobby Search warehouse, the idea came to me, "Yes, this is the one!" I was planning on adding various sorts of extra parts to render it as gorgeous-looking as you can imagine. As it turned out, the painting took up too much of my assembling time I couldn't add half as many extra parts I had wanted to. I feel very much attached to this model nonetheless, since I put a lot of work and dedication into the building of this Gundam.

	Gundam...in a way
	*Modeler   Gabasu *Gundam Plastic Model utilized   RX-79BD-3 Blue Destiny Unit 3 (HGUC) (Gundam Model Kits) *Coating material   GM100 Chrome Silver (Paint) GM09 Gundam Marker (Fluorescent) Gundam Fluorescent Eye Green (Paint) GM01 Gundam Marker (Black) (Paint) *Others   Modeler`s Side Cutter (Hobby Tool) Design Knife (Hobby Tool) Fine Craft Knife (Hobby Tool) *Comment   I inked in here and there, but basically Sugumi assembly. Hope you like it only half as much as I do

	Index Gundam
	*Modeler   Call Me Michael *Gundam Plastic Model utilized   Dread Nought Gundam (HG) (Gundam Model Kits) *Coating material   GM01 Gundam Marker (Black) (Paint) *Conversion Kits   Itasha Decal No.1 A Certain Magical Index (Model Car) *Others   Modeling Nippers (Hobby Tool) Angled Tweezers (Hobby Tool) *Comment   Ever wondered what Gundam would look like in a Itasha style of decoration? Here is the answer. Can you image Gundam fighting the harsh battles against enemy robots, looking like this? I can't!!

	TR-5 Gundam Face
	*Modeler   T.H *Gundam Plastic Model utilized   RX-121-1 Hazel-Custom (HGUC) (Gundam Model Kits) ORX-005 Gaplant TR-5 (HGUC) (Gundam Model Kits) *Coating material   GM01 Gundam Marker (Black) (Paint) GM20 Gundam Marker Pen (Black) (Paint) *Conversion Kits   O Bolt 2 (Material) Minus Mold (Material) Rectangular Molds II (Material) Round Molds II (Material) Round Nozzles (S) (Material) *Others   Mr.Pin Vise 5pieces Set (Hobby Tool) Modeler`s Side Cutter (Hobby Tool) Design Knife (Hobby Tool) Absolute Plastic Model File Taira 400 (3 pieces) (Hobby Tool) Sand Paper *Comment   A dream-come-true hybrid of Hazel-Custom and ORX-005 Gaplant TR-5, but mostly TR-5. Adding a variety of parts and pieces I bought at HOBBY SEARCH. The hardest part was to decide which parts should be attached where. Only partially painted, but I think it looks cool enough.

	GNW-001 Gundam Throne Eins
	*Modeler   REN@ *Gundam Plastic Model utilized   GNW-001 Gundam Throne Eins (HG) (Gundam Model Kits) *Coating material   GM01 Gundam Marker (Black) (Paint) GM20 Gundam Marker Pen (Black) (Paint) GUNDAM MARKER *Others   Modeler`s Side Cutter (Hobby Tool) Fine Craft Knife (Hobby Tool) Design Knife (Hobby Tool) *Comment   Actually this was the first time I painted a Gundam model. It was a little hard, but I could enjoy the whole process, adding various parts, applying rhinestone decals, and so on.

	MSA-0011(Ext) Ex-S Gundam Splitter Camouflage Dom Color Version
	*Modeler   Refined *Gundam Plastic Model utilized   MSA-0011`Ext` Ex-S Gundam (HGUC) (Gundam Model Kits) Kampfer (HGUC) (Gundam Model Kits) *Others   Mr. Finery Slit Masking Sheets (Material) Micron Masking Tape 1.5mm (Material) Tamiya Masking Tape 6mm Refill (Material) Gundam Decal for (HGUC) E.F.S.F. MS 1 (Gundam Model Kits) *Comment   I was sure that nobody would go for a splitter camouflage. That's why I decided I should do it. I love Dom from the bottom of my heart, hence the color scheme.

  Each employee at HOBBY SEARCH cast a vote for their favorite ones.

  And the result was...

  MSA-0011(Ext) Ex-S Gundam Splitter Camouflage Dom Color Version was the winner.

  In the second place came RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 Hazel-Custom Splitter Camouflage Version and third was TR-5 Gundam Face.

  Not surprisingly, Mr. Refined achieved the 1st and 2nd places. Check the camouflage color scheme!! Good job!!

  Among the top three, the margin was very very close.

  Please feel free to share your opinions about the contest.

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