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This build was a simple one: an original PA-58N "Halk" from Gunze Sangyo from 1983 (not an Aoshima re-release from 2008), built out of the box and in its original livery from the TV series. In fact, this blue PA-58N is not a specific armor, but rather the "bread and butter" infantry piece of Earth's Defence Forces, much like the Stormtrooper in Star Wars.
As such, it is the lightest and smallest Powered Armor model from the Dorvack series, and these compact PA models normally only carry light hand weapons, not the integrated and much heavier armament of the bigger models that are uses by artillery units and commanding staff.
I had this kit stashed away for this purpose for a long while, and I was just in the mood to eventually tackle it.
Nothing was changed, and the build is pretty simple and straightforward - I'd recommend the PA-58 for anyone who wants to try one of the PA models, because the fit is quite good and there are no real big surprises. The only thing to watch out for are the arms, because the halves that make up each upper and lower arm are specific to each side. They are easy to confuse!
Furthermore, the typical "Matryoshka" construction of the legs (finish the feet first, then you add the lower legs like a clamshell, and finally the upper legs in a similar manner) takes time, patience and care - at least when you want to paint the interior and hide the seams through PSR.
This standard PA-58N comes with a hand weapon, apparently some kind of automatic weapon, that the model holds with both hands. If you want this configuration for your model, too, you HAVE to search for the original Gunze Sangyo kit. Even though the Aoshima re-release double combo contains this blue PA-58N variant, it comes with a clumsy, two-handed rocket launcher which I personally do not find very attractive. Thankfully, the kit contains beyond the sprue for the weapon with hands that hold it another pair of open/empty extra hands if you want to display it without the weapon.
Furthermore, the kit offers as an option the weird lens radome that commanders frequently carry on top of their PAs, also on bigger PA models like the PA-36.
As a side note, there's also another PA-58N kit in a desert camo (called "Halk Sovat") with a similar configuration, just carrying a kind of Bazooka (which also comes in the Aoshima re-release, but again with a different, two-handed weapon, not the original one).
The paint scheme on this PA-58N is 100% authentic, I stayed close to the rather simple appearance of this mecha in the TV series. I have seen models of the "Halk" (I wonder if this name is a Japanese malaproprism of the English "Hulk"?) with more sophistication, e.g. with fine yellow trim lines along the legs - but these do not appear in the TV series. There's also a lot room for interpretation concerning the color of the ball joints, which are silver or just grey like the upper arms and legs?
The helmet section was painted pure black (Humbrol 21), the light grey is Humbrol 127 (FS 36375). For the blue I originally wanted to use Humbrol 109, but the paint turned out to be a turd from the horrible Belgian production batch a couple of years ago - it did not dry at all!!! So, I scrapped any initial enamel paint off and replaced it with French Blue from Testors, which is much brighter and a bit darker, but I think that it was in the end even the better color.
A white box (Humbrol 22) was added to the front as well as some red (Humbrol 19) highlights around the visor and the helmet. The ball joints were painted with Humbrol's Polished Aluminum Metallizer. The handgun was painted in orange (Humbrol 82).
The only thing that is not original are the decals, though: the OOB sheet (from 1983!) has become blind over the years, so that I had to replace the set from a 2008 Aoshima re-release of this kit.
The whole kit received a black ink wash and some post-shading treatment, as well as light dry-brushing with medium grey. Some soot stains were added to the gun nozzle and under the exhaust of the jump booster on the back.
In a final step, the whole model received a matt acrylic varnish coat and the visor elements were laid out in silver and painted with clear paint in blue and pink.
A colorful model, and another PA for the "authentic" department of my growing model collection.
While in Varadayapalem, India, we learned about the Oneness Movement, and the choir involved with them. We were immediately captivated by these women's beautiful voices, and were pleased when they accepted our invitation to become involved with the project. We recorded a number of performances with the Oneness Choir, blending their melodic and spiritual voices into many of our songs.
Sikorsky VH-3 Sea King helicopter of the Marine One presidential transportation unit, flying over Washington Channel after taking off from Bolling AFB, the former Anacostia Naval Air Station. Viewed from Hains Point.
ahhh i haven't taken pictures of people in a long time.... and i had a sunset, and a willing model... so i went OVERBOARD.
more in comments of course
..for real..
i can barely cycle or do most anything with 2 ..and this cool guy just has one..
nice bike also
For this condo development (called Five on 5) everything behind this wall has been demolished and just the one wall of a former building remains, supported by the metal braces. Below grade there's lots of activity, and on the southern side are the frontages of the old buildings (which are going to remain while the condo is built behind them (rather like a podium). A fascinating construction site - although it heralds yet another condo in Old Toronto.
The German attack at Bastogne was a risky move. Gen. Patton ordered the first infanty, better known as "The big red one" to push through the German line to open up for the 101st Airborne trapped inside.
March 17, 2012 - (L- R) Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Niall Horan from the band One Direction - One Direction in Concert at WIOQ's iHeartRadio Theatre in Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA, famouspix.zenfolio.com/p105242967
of the first I took from Rita. B&W from today
@nothing to do with the photo .. but listening to separate lives
Please mark your calendars for our Spring Bread and Cheese Creek which will be are largest cleanup to date! These photos show the current sad condition of this historic stream. We plan to clean up Bread and Cheese Creek form the Berkshire section to North Point Road on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, All the assistance from volunteers and sponsor is greatly appreciated! We know this is a huge section of stream to tackle but I know we can do it!
This cleanup will be in conjunction with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Project Clean Stream and it will be our fifth year working with them! This cleanup will also be in conjunction with American Rivers. We will supply trash bags, gloves, water, snacks and lunch. A limited supply of waders and tools will also be available for sign out during the cleanup.
Remember, there plenty of ways for volunteers to participate. We will need every type of person of every ability level to contribute and assist with the Clean Up. Though it is true we will need people to dig out shopping carts and haul trash to the dumpsters, we can use people to run water, food, tools, and trash bags (both empty and full) to individuals in the creek. People to sort recyclables from the debris removed. People will be needed to work the grills as well as many other less strenuous activities. We are also authorized to sign-off on Community Service and Service Learning Hours for students. The more people we have, the easier the work will be for everyone. Please feel free to pass this information on to other who might be interesting in helping as well. As my grandfather always said, "Many hands makes the work light". We run our cleanups as a family event with all age groups welcome by developing plenty of ways for volunteers to participate.
Our cleanups are part of an ongoing effort clean the entire stream by the 2014 bicentennial celebration of War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration. (Bread and Cheese Creek has been noted as one of the highlighted location on the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail) The creek played a rather significant part in the Battle of North Point which took place on September 12, 1814. Both the American and British Troops camped along its banks. It is rumored that the young heroes Daniel Wells (19) and Henry McComas (18) used the stream channel to sneak up on British General Robert Ross killing him with their muskets before being killed in return fire. This important part of our history should not be left the eyesore it currently is and those who died defending our country honored in this way.
You can learn more about us through our website at www.BreadandCheeseCreek.org, become our friend on FaceBook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest or follow us on Twitter and/or join the Clean Break and Cheese Creek Group. You can also see photos of our past cleanups on Flickr and our videos on YouTube. You can also subscribe to out Electronic Newsletter.
If you have any comments or questions please contact us. Thank you again for your interest!
BNSF 1000 west rolls across Bridge 55 at Trout Creek, Montana on a beautiful calm morning. July 31, 2013.
Air Force One at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, Arizona.
Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.
Mayako Nakamura Solo show
"One equals two equals one"
Gallery Hinoki BC / Kyobashi, Tokyo
2011.10.17-22
中村 眞弥子 展 ふたごの部屋
ギャラリー檜BC / 京橋
2011.10.17-22
ふたつがひとつ。ひとつがふたつ。
ふたごの部屋で
ふつうではないけれど、ふつうなことを。
ふしぎではないけれど、ふしぎなことを。
そっと、感じてみたい。そっと、感じていたい。
one of the really quick grass shots I did for a killer duo. They are called One Whole Year and within an extremely short amount of time have managed to produce an EP. Look for their music soon!
Also I finally upgraded my ebay V2 triggers to cybersyncs. Flashes are about to get a hell of a lot more reliable.
strobist:
Canon 430ex camera left shot down bare.
Vivitar 285HV bare camera right show down
sunshine overhead.
Saw the new Sea World, Orca show today, ONE OCEAN with the shamu killer wales, and it was worth the visit see it if you are there
One of the highlights of the Meet Your Army event Saturday on Gammon Field was when 14 future Soldiers from across Missouri and Illinois took the Oath of Enlistment from Maj. Gen. James Bonner, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general. (Photo by Angi Betran, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office)
One more time for the good times
That far out weigh the bad
One more time for the good times
When love was all we had
I'm going way down south to Baton Rouge
Well, I'll just close the door
And turn out all the lights
And all the images dance by
Of folks and friends who lie
Back home where things are slow
And easy going
youtu.be/-CsfMRH2iS4?list=PLMoUuzgNI_UltatvtZ9DdEmtRINpILhee
One of the many ways of riding on the relaxing bike lanes of Copenhagen.
Copenhagenize - Copenhagen Bike Culture Blog
Take two!
Submitted by: Cyberesque
Notes: Optical illusion made by setting an image of the monitor behind as the desktop wallpaper.
Shirt>>Men's XL shirt found in trash made smaller and sleeveless
Belt>>Mom's waitressing days
Pants>>??
Boots>>Doc's found in a completely different trash pile
Point of Fashion>>Hourglass to the max
Current Obsession>>Trash day in a good neighborhood