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

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Weekly Report #6 (Phase 1 is officially complete).

WEEKLY REPORT 06 PROJECT Εἰρήνη (Eiríni) Phase 1 is officially complete. For the first time, both machines that will define this project now stand together in their original forms: the RGM-96X Jesta and the Type 89 Base Jabber. This week was dedicated to comple the final assembly of the Base Jabber and evaluating how both units interact visually as a combined platform. While neither machine has entered its transformation phase yet, seeing them together provides the first glimpse of the overall composition that will eventually become Project Εἰρήνη (Eiríni). The Base Jabber immediately changes the character of the display. What was once a special operations mobile suit now feels like part of a larger deployment system. The combination adds scale, presence, and purpose. It transforms the Jesta from a machine simply standing on a shelf into a machine preparing for a mission. More importantly, this marks the end of the straight-build stage. Every major component has now been assembled and studied. The original engineering has been fully understood, proportions analyzed, weak points identified, and opportunities for improvement… And now… Phase 2 begins. This is where Project Εἰρήνη (Eiríni) truly starts to become something unique. The next stage will focus on extensive surface development across both kits. New panel lines after test fitting the Resin conversion parts, armor sections will be reworked, details refined, and structural modifications introduced to strengthen the visual language of the project. The goal is not simply to add more lines, but to create purpose, direction, and storytelling through the armor itself. At the same time, both the Jesta and the Base Jabber will begin receiving modifications that push them beyond their original forms while remaining faithful to the spirit of the Universal Century (according to my imagination that is). This is also the phase where the groundwork begins for the resin conversion kit, the most ambitious aspects of the entire project. @gaahleri_official @gaahleri_colabs The straight build is over. The planning is over. The transformation begins now.

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What a great ensemble :p

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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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