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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G-Man NewType

@gmannewtype | Sci-Fi

GWCC 2026 WEEKLY REPORT 05

PROJECT Εἰρήνη (Eiríni) The machine is finally beginning to breathe. After a week of preparation, cleanup, structural reinforcement, seam line removal, and surface correction, the RGM 96X Jesta has officially entered the stage where its true identity slowly begins to emerge (except that I’m still missing the SHIELD 🛡️) Even unpainted, the silhouette already carries the presence I envisioned from the beginning. Cold. Tactical. Silent. Purpose driven. This week focused heavily on studying proportions, armor balance, surface transitions, and the emotional weight of the machine itself before moving into the deeper transformation stages involving the resin conversion system, with full PLAMO redesign work, and expanded panel line modifications. The Jesta has always fascinated me, it is a very interesting design and according to the lore, has already 90% functionality of a Gundam. It was designed to protect… but this Jesta? It’s going to grow to a whole new level. A machine born from the shadow of the Unicorn Gundam project itself, carrying fragments of that same philosophy hidden beneath its armor. In many ways, the Jesta feels less like a hero machine and more like the final wall standing between humanity and destruction. That is the soul behind Project Εἰρήνη (Eiríni). The idea that even a machine built for war can carry the burden of preserving peace. Visually, the goal remains unchanged: to move beyond the appearance of plastic entirely. Every future modification, surface adjustment, paint layer, and lighting decision will continue pushing this machine closer toward cinematic realism and emotional presence inspired by the classical master painters Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and Leonardo da Vinci through volumetric light behavior, tonal depth, atmosphere, and shadow (these are the masters that always motivated me). The final form is still far away. The resin conversion has not yet begun. The Type 89 Base Jabber still waits. The new color scheme remains hidden. The LED system is still dormant. But the machine is waking up.

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STUDIO93585 days ago
The crest will look really good :p
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Mark's Mecha Models152 days ago
Looking Good
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  G-Man NewType151 days ago
  Replying to Mark's Mecha Models
  @TimeLordBuilds thank you so much 🙏🏻 phase 2 is where I’m doing modifications to it.

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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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