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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

It's been ages since I've been on Bluesky, a break from social media was needed. I finally finished the 1/48 Batman 1935 vignette, background and all. Super happy with the outcome! FYI base plane is a Dora Wings Gee Bee Early Versionmolded. I modded.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Had a terrific time at Valleycon today. IPMS Wings and Wheels ran a top notch show and I was happy to be able to help judge the Gundam and Mecha/non- Gundam. Lots of firepower on them tables. Posted a short video on my YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/live/EDy2BHA...

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Destroid Spartan 2 of 2. To have your work published by peers is an honor beyond measure and I'm so very grateful. As to the model, green is original plastic all the rest is new and scratchbuilt. I'm extra proud of the base which added to the story I was going for.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Last of the older work, 1 of 2. Arii 1/100 Destroid Spartan. What this model taught me over 16 months about patience, perseverance, and pushing bounds. So very grateful for the experience.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I dig this look. 😅 Hat was a gift from many years ago. It became a prop over my work bench but recently cleaned and thought I should finally wear it. #ガンダム #ガンプラ #プラモ #modelkit #plasticmodel #scalemodel #gundam #gunpla #plamo #mechaarmy #ipmspatriot #crackingplastic #ipmsusa

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I promised the am fam I'd build something big when I transitioned to YouTube. Gonna unbox and assemble this great big bolshie bastard starting tomorrow morning...now I have to clear enough space for it, it's bloody huge.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

After 5 years of daily live streaming on Instagram, I end the show there...BUT FEAR NOT! The 6AM LIVE STREAM will continue on YouTube! It's been a pleasure and honor to have met 100s of fab people on the live. Many have become dear friends. We'll continue the fun starting this Sat on YouTube!

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IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers @ipmspatriot.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Holy cow! We had our largest monthly meeting EVER last night! 37 members including 4 new members! Awesome conversations all around as well as as a terrific group of models for show and tell! Interested in more info on our scale model group? Ask away! www.ipmspatriot.org

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Construction of the Dora Wings 1/48 Gee Bee racer "Batman 1935" diorama done! Next up is placement of the plane, painting the base and background, and adding a badge.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Four projects on the bench; Gee Bee "Batman 1935" including base, Misa Hayase figure, Vespid 1/72 T-90 MBT, and the poor Armory 1/72 VK 72.01 (K) in the corner. I really need to finish something...😅

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Old work and kit, 1/100 Tactical Pod Glaug by Imai. My second #macrossmarch project and first published work (IPMS/USA Journal). Lots of mods, adds, and scratchbuilt stuff. Learned so much during this extensive build.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I loved @hntdove.bsky.social "How Few Remain"/"Southern Victory" novel series. Been thinking a lot about it recently especially the words of CSA president Jake Featherston which are reminiscent of those used often by the current US president. Do not trust anyone implicitly who says they speak TRUTH.

First and last books in the alt history series.

A paragraph from "The Grapple". How prophetic...

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IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers @ipmspatriot.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Early flyer drop for our scale model show in September. Last year was a huge hit thanks to our new location, the American Heritage Museum, and we expect this year to be bigger and better. Will we see you this fall? Hope so! Hit us up with any questions!

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Visiting Independence Hall yesterday, seeing where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, earliest meetings of Congress were held, and glimpsing the Liberty Bell and other important relics...

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Looking for large sheets of styrene cheap? Yard signs work great! Using this one to wrap the foam base for the Gee Bee "Batman 1935". #プラモ #modelkit #plasticmodel #scalemodel #oldschoolgunpla @dorawings #plamo #mechaarmy #ipmspatriot #crackingplastic #modelplane #planemodeling #ipmsusa

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

More older work, Imai 1/100 Destroid Phalanx. My first #macrossmarch project. Many mods, adds, and repairs including for shattered plastic. First go at holistic weathering.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Back in Philadelphia for the weekend for more college stuff, hitting up a favorite restaurant: Zama. Started with a red miso soup followed by the Tuna Usuzukuri. Sampled my family's dishes too. All fabulous. A little Junmai Ginjo sake complimented the meal nicely. Highly recommended.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Not my photos. Safe travels #ssunitedstates as you leave Philadelphia for Mobile and your final resting place as the largest man-made reef. I had the pleasure of seeing this massive ship last summer; even run down, she's an absolute beauty. To have sailed on her in her heyday must have been glorious

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I'm embarrassed to admit...these 2 models have been on sticks for nearly 6 years: HG Bawoo and new HG Qubeley. Likely gonna toss the Bawoo in the spare parts been but i really do want to finish the Qubeley...someday...

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Dora Wings 1/72 Gee Bee "Batman 1935" WIP, propeller construction process (1 of 3). Redo time since I really wasn't happy with the previous one. #プラモ #modelkit #plasticmodel #scalemodel #oldschoolgunpla @dorawings #plamo #mechaarmy #patriotipms #crackingplastic #modelplane #planemodeling #ipmsusa

Using a Dspiae circle cutter and Evergreen. 25mm clear styrene, I cut out a 5cm diameter piece of plastic. Not the biggest fan of this tool but it's the best I've tried so far. The white piece is a section of large Evergreen tubing which make spinning the blade much easier.

Broke out calipers and measured to find the center of the clear plastic, then punched a hole. With a Wave tools hand reamer, I enlarged the hole to 8mm.

Frog tape was used as a scribing guide, made to the shape I needed via a Dspiae masking tape cutting mat.

Clear part taped down to a God Hand glass cutting mat, Frog masks positioned on and secured to part (with measurements written down on a piece of tape as a reminder). Using a Dspiae "zero" scribing tool, essentially a metal scriber, I carefully went around the mask until I made enough passes to snap the unwanted sections off.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! A little something for the daughters from me and my amazingly awesome wife.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I really needed to see this today. Thank you brother Ken for sending! youtu.be/KgzQuE1pR1w

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

When watching TV, typically I snap together a modern Gundam but they've bored me recently so I've been gluing together older kits instead. Finished this Dorvack Paladin yesterday. Oh my, it was awesome! I enjoy the assembly challenges of older models and this one was a peach! And that clear runner!❤️

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Monday thought: If you appreciate one's scale model craftwork, the beauty of their art, their commentary and helpfulness in their posts, how can your opinion of them diminish when you "discover" their race, religion, sexuality, etc? This invalidation makes absolutely no sense to me...

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Another throwback project, 1/72 Harlock's Me262 from "The Cockpit" anime and manga by the incomparable Leiji Matsumoto. It's not in my DNA to finish something based on reality or history, I prefer to give it a fantasy/sci-fi, media, or personal spin. Kit came with those fabulous water slides.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Dspiae are good but not great tool makers and suppliers. Here are God Hand and Dspiae sanding sponges. While GH grit is impregnated into the sponge, D just glues sandpaper on. Results, GH are usable down to becoming polishing pads while D's rip and flake, simply falling apart too early.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Another large crowd last night at IPMS Patriot Scale Modelers' monthly meeting! Another new member! Another table full of models for show & tell! Gotta say, this is the best way to spend a Friday night; good convo with great people and terrific craftwork to ogle. Hmmm...chapter Bluesky account...🤔

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I've never been afraid to post my failures. With the spinning prop attached, I find it came out wrong. The hub/blade contact point is too far forward and the blades need to be feathered out more (wider and less saturated the further out). Concept good, execution bad. Back to the bench...

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Since the motor to spin the original prop failed, trying out another option to make the prop appear to be spinning. So far, not bad. Not great but not bad.

Airbrushed AK Real Colors Tire Black, a dark center stripes while feathering out to the "wings".

How it looks backlit. I did mist on the same paint on the back to add some opacity.

Started out with a piece of clear Evergreen styrene cut round with a circle cutter.

Hand brushed future clear to get rid of surface imperfections. Did it in a circular fashion to add to the sense of spinning. Not shown is the method used to cut it down from a circle to wing-shape, will do so in a future post.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Another older project, combining the original HG Gouf and the 1/144 Dodai YS from 1981. The monoeye is a piece of clear pink sprue lit by a tiny LED. Wired thru the Gouf and into the Dodai where the battery pack is located, behind the rear thruster pack. One of my earliest attempts at customizing.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Dora Wings 1/48 Gee Bee "Batman 1935" WIP. Oil weathering is done! As said before I'm pleased with the results though they're just okay. Onto some final chipping and highlight painting and the propeller. Want this done by end of week.

Three oil paints, two dishes, right brushes, and a bunch of odorless thinner, cotton buds, and paper towels later...

I toned down the excessive contrast on the black part of the wings by applying black oil paint on it then removing with a cotton bud and paper towel. So much time had passed that the oils below had cured and were not reactivated by the paint and thinner above.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Recent slap drop from a good friend. Anyone else think it's high time for the return of music of conscience and protest? Damn we need PE and the like at the vanguard again. #music #publicenemy

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

New tool, a hot wire foam cutter. Picked up cheap on Alieexpress. Shipped from a US company and arrived in a couple days. Assembled very easily. Tested briefly, badly melted the first piece of foam then dialed down the voltage to where i got a clean cut. Look forward to using on an upcoming base.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Another older project, part of a "birth year buildoff". Gundam didn't exist when I was born in 1965 and finding a model was rough but mission accomplished: a Hawk P-47D Thunderbolt, combined with a Gundam Converge Zaku II. "Der Roten Kometen" dio retelling the Battle of Loum. Fun project all around!

Five 3D printed tiny shops being attacked and sunk. Framing is picture frames, clouds are cotton. Islands are Woodland Scenics rocks, ocean is textured art paper airbrushed and hand painted.

The prop is motorized and wired back to a battery pack behind the cloud frame. Plane was greebled with Zaku machine guns under the wings and a Gundam beam rifle sight. I forget what paints I used but the roundels were painted while the emblems are 3rd party water slides.

Figure's legs were removed so it would fit into the cockpit. A piece of white fabric was wrapped around the figures neck simulating a scarf which blows nicely when the props are spinning.

Weathering was pastels. Plane affixed to dio through clouds using an Evergreen square tube.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Cleaning out the fridge, found these drinks in the back that the kids didn't care for (love when unwanted stuff gets buried...). Looked at the caps and instantly saw "thruster nozzles"! Added to the spare parts bin! And the drink wasn't bad either, just saying 😅.

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

One of the many other projects I'm tackling, the Imai 1/12 Misa Hayase figure from #macross . Simple build but plenty enough seam and mold repairs. That sticker rules. Almost ready for paint. Maybe complete for #macrossmarch ? 😂

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Oldschoolgunpla aka George @oldschoolgunpla.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Needed to put something up for the current project, the 1/48 Gee Bee "Batman 1935". I love oil weathering but do struggle with laying it down right and not taking forever to complete. Results so far are good, not great. But I'm improving with each application...I think 😅.

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