New Series - Gundam: G no Reconguista

Hello plamo fans! So there's a new Gundam series coming out and if you haven't heard about it by now, you must have been stuck in cryostasis or something. It's called "Gundam: G no Reconguista" - and after seeing some of the promo videos and screenshots, I have to say I'm really excited for this one!

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Meijin Modeler - Seth Tuna

Hello plamo fans, today I'll be sharing the first of many in a new series I'm calling "Meijin Modeler"!

In each episode, I'll be featuring the work of one I consider to be a master of the craft, and if possible, a quick interview with the builder himself.

Our featured Meijin Modeler for today is the awesome Seth Tuna!

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Hobbiworkz CMP20T Compressor - Review

Hello plamo fans! Let's beat the monday blues by kicking off this week with a review of the Hobbiworkz CMP20T airbrush compressor!

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1st Gundam Model Building Workshop

Good day plamo fanatics! I am proud to announce that the 1st ever Gundam Building Workshop hosted by Otaku On A Budget was a success!

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Featured Seller - Hobbiworkz

Hello plamo fans, it's been a busy week, but we're not done yet! Today I'll be featuring another budget friendly store that will help you take your painting to the next level - Hobbiworkz!

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Zuran Gaming Center - Reboot!

Greetings plamo nerds! I've got some exciting news, particularly for those of you living near Santa Rosa, Laguna (PH)! After some serious brainstorming and collaboration, plamo hobbyists within the area now have a place to hang out, share WIPs and ideas, and have easy access to kits and supplies. Welcome to the rebooted Zuran Gaming Center!

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Renegade Freedom, clear to launch!

After a ton of other projects, I finally found the time to get back to this one. Presenting my latest completed build: Renegade Freedom!

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Adding Detail - Photo Etched Parts

Hello plamo fans! I recently received this awesome metal detail sheet from Neo System Hobby. Doing a bit of research, I believe the correct term for them is photo-etched details, more commonly used for military scale models like tanks.  I've been getting a lot of inquiries on how it is used, so I thought I'd do a quick tutorial.

Here's what you'll need:

1. Photo etch detail sheet
2. Hobby knife
3. Pointy tweezers
4. Super glue
5. Toothpick
6. Pin vise with drill bits (optional)

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