This was a relatively easy build, and I was able to have some fun with it right after I put it together as you can see. Anyway, after posing this guy a couple of times, one thing i noticed was how its joints particularly in the wrist, ankles, elbows and knees seem to come of easy. I've assembled the original Stormtrooper made by Bandai and it dint carry the same problems so i'm sure this one can be counted as one. So thats just one thing to be aware if you plan on purchasing this kit. 

Till next time!

Spent the first 2 weeks on assembling and modifying the kit as far as my imagination can carry. I usually work on projects like this months before the event, and knowing I had less than a month I really had to do the most with the little time I had. Got to complete painting in 2 days and another day to weather and panel line which was a day before the competition itself. (yes I crammed it)

It was also nice to see that two of my models are still being displayed in these kinds of events.

If you want to take a better look, i'll be putting the links under.

HG Starbuild Strike

HG ez-08 Diorama

So much for a grand unveiling.. anyway, this was the final outcome of my submission. Nothing too fancy, and as you can see I wasn't able to work on a diorama due to the lack of time.

But at the end of the day, I brought home the bacon! I actually grabbed second place (don't mind the trophy they had a problem with the printing) despite the rushed build. I know I can do so much better, which I will try to do again next year. So I guess you can say that size does not matter :) everyone has a equal chance to win in competitions like this. I was so inspired by all the entries submitted this year, and it makes me want to do way better in the following competitions.

And just my luck, I got the one and only Katsumi Kawaguchi who was a judge this year to sign my box! (seen at the back) All in all, this GBWC was a great experience, and I hope to see more from this growing community next time!