G-Man NewType

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This project is a 1/100 scale recreation of the RGM-96X Jesta Cannon from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, combining the MG RGM-96X Jesta, a full resin conversion kit, and the Type 89 Base Jabber into one complete presentation piece. Rather than approaching the build as a simple kit assembly or kitbash, my goal is to recreate the atmosphere and presence of a real special operations mobile suit unit as if it existed beyond animation and plastic model form. The project focuses on transforming the mechanical design into something that feels operational, cinematic, heavy, and alive. The Jesta platform has always represented precision, discipline, and tactical realism within the Gundam universe. By integrating the resin conversion system and the Base Jabber support platform, I wanted to elevate the mobile suit into a fully realized deployment configuration inspired directly by its role within Gundam Unicorn. My painting philosophy is heavily inspired by classical master painters such as Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and Leonardo da Vinci, particularly their understanding of light, atmosphere, shadow, and volumetric form. Instead of relying only on traditional edge highlighting, I focus on how light naturally wraps around surfaces and defines mass, allowing the model to gain visual depth and presence from every angle. Through layered lacquer and acrylic work, volumetric highlighting, tonal modulation, metallic undertones, and carefully controlled surface transitions, the intention is to move away from the appearance of a traditional plastic model kit and instead create the illusion of a functional machine captured within a cinematic moment. Every section of the build is approached with attention to scale realism, visual weight, and material separation while preserving the original mechanical identity designed by the Gundam creators. The final presentation aims to showcase how Gunpla can evolve beyond assembly into a form of artistic interpretation and storytelling through paint, composition, and atmosphere. If time allows, the project may also expand into a full environmental diorama to further reinforce the narrative and operational setting surrounding the Jesta Cannon deployment unit (only if time allows it).

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107 days ago

G-Man NewType

@gmannewtype | Sci-Fi

Final Update - Mission incomplete…

GWCC 2026 – Final Update

Well… this isn’t the update I hoped I would be writing.

After giving it a lot of thought, I’ve decided to step down from the GWCC this year. Between work, family, and everything life has been throwing my way, I simply don’t have the time needed to finish this project to the standard I expect from myself before the competition comes to an end.

That doesn’t mean this project is over.

The Jesta Cannon and Base Jabber will continue as a personal project. I’ll still see this build through to the very end, just at a slower pace for my YouTube channel and Instagram. That fits the limited hobby time I have available.

I’ll continue sharing the journey, experimenting with new techniques, and bringing this vision to life using my trusted Gaahleri tools along the way.

I’m disappointed that I won’t be standing alongside the other competitors at the finish line, but I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who has followed this journey, and supported this project from the very beginning.

To all the amazing builders still competing, I wish you the very best!. I know firsthand how much dedication, patience, and passion goes into every build. I’ll be following your progress, cheering you on, and looking forward to seeing the incredible work everyone brings to the competition, and I’ll support those that truly inspire me as well.

This chapter may be closing, but the project itself isn’t. The mission continues, just on a different timeline.

Thank you all, your kindness, and for being part of this journey.

See you on the workbench.

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studionaiya3d73 days ago
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Arvin Quezada104 days ago
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Neglected Gundam107 days ago
You've got to do what you've got to do. Glad to see that you're not gonna rush this project. We work so hard in this hobby. Our builds deserve the professional level of dedication we pour into them. But this can only happen when life gives us the time to work on them. You will be missed. Good luck finishing the build. I'm sure it will turn out awesome
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  G-Man NewType107 days ago
  Replying to Neglected Gundam
  @Neglected Gundam thank you so much for the kind words and you are absolutely right, I don’t want to rush things, I want to give my best but rushing it, it’s not the way to do it. I will finish it and perhaps do better than what I’ve been hoping to accomplish, I wish you the best in the competition 🙏🏻
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Cristian Carlone107 days ago
So sorry to know you’ll not continue the tournament journey…. Best of luck for the future and have fun completing your project at your own pace!
- GN
  G-Man NewType107 days ago
  Replying to Cristian Carlone
  @Cristian Carlone thank you so much, feels good to read understanding messages, makes me feel I did the right thing, because I truly want to make my project well and not having to rush to the finish line while hiding issues that I may find along the way. I wish you the best into this competition 🙏🏻 and I’ll give my support when the time comes 👍🏻

Biography

I grew up during a civil war as a child and witnessed firsthand what conflict can do to people through the eyes of innocence. Because of this, I do not believe in war, though I understand the painful reality that peace sometimes needs to be protected. I originally studied journalism with the hope of creating positive change through truth and communication. Today, I pursue that same purpose through art on plastic models. For me, Gunpla is more than a hobby. It is a form of storytelling through light, atmosphere, color, and mechanical design. Inspired by master painters such as Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and Leonardo da Vinci, my goal is to move beyond the appearance of plastic and create machines that feel alive, cinematic, and emotionally present. Above all, I am a proud father of two boys, and one of my greatest hopes is to help leave behind a better world for them someday, even if only in a small way.

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Builder's Toolkit

Pla-Plate cutter

Gaahleri air compressor GT-918

Aventus Tailor Made

Aventus Crimson Brown

Möbius 0.2mm Airbrush

Möbius 0.3mm Airbrush

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