[WIP] RG Unicorn LED mod WIP3

So I was done working on my RG Unicorn but I didn't like displaying it as is. I wanted to be able to present it neatly when I display it. So I decided to work on a display base for this.

My previous wiring design had the connectors at the crotch area of the kit. this is good for displaying the kit with an action base. But for standing poses, the wires are obvious and sometimes a sore to the overall presentation of the kit. Also having the power bank lying beside the kit doesn't look too presentable.

1st thing that I worked on was the power supply for the kit. I had an extra power bank lying around so I just tore it apart to make it as small as possible. 20000mah is a bit of an overkill for this kind of project. :P

I tried tested running the kit for at least 2 days straight and it didn't even drain 1/4 the power bank's capacity. 

On to the kit itself.

Next thing I worked on was replacing the power connectors from the crotch area to one of the feet. I just cut off the connectors from the crotch area and hid the wires in the waist area. I then disassembled on of the feet and soldered a new pair of wires to one of the LEDs in the foot.

For the base, I used a wall clock that looks good with the kit and fit the power bank I used.

I replaced the front glass with 1mm plaplate since I can't drill on glass without risking breaking it. I just cut a hole where the feet would be placed and passed the wire through. Then I just taped the power bank in side the base so I can still remove it easily whenever I need to.

Now it looks much more presentable. And since it has no wires showing, turning it on looks more awesome. :D

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[REVIEW] BSC Haro Review

Today I give you a review of the Billion Spark Craftsmanship(BSC) Haro model kit.

I believe this is the 2nd Gundam related model kit from this company. the 1st being the 1/35 Unicorn gundam head bust. 

Since this is the 1st model kit for this character(that I know of). Everything, from the box art, the manual, and to the kit itself looks original. The kit comes in a thick and sturdy box that opens from the side unlike your regular Gunpla.

The kit's manual is an interesting piece too it using a mix of 3D and actual kit images for its instruction steps.

On to the kit itself.





















Parts look a bit too tick compared to your average gunpla kit. Amount of details are OK for the model's design. Moldings are quite good too. No obvious molding errors. Also the plastic feels a bit too dense so care should be taken when dealing with nubs. Aside from your regular plastic parts. It also has some screws to put in. BSC was kind enough to include a screw driver. The kit also has its own LED unit for the eyes.



Aside from the LED unit for the eyes. The kit also comes with a cool gimmick where both ears are geared to open and close together.





Also the kit comes with swappable parts so you can display Haro with his arms and legs extended.





Also here's a size comparison with the RG Unicorn Gundam. This model is not too big and just fits on one hand.  I think this model is sized with the Gundam Seed version of Haro.

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