Into the Maw of Madness [ Redux ]

: bigbetterirish; February 7th, 12:57

Current Mood:: busy

Current Music:: Dark Tranquillity - "My Negation"

Oh boy. Perfect grading is intense. So this weekend I took a break and tried to figure out my painting setup. Airbrush and compressor are purchased but now all I need is to get a spray box. In order to get Unicorn painted, I had to spray out the window again. I really do not like this option as I feel like I'm going to drop the damn runner. I also have to wrap my arm in a trash bag as I do not own latex gloves.

In order to prepare for the airbrushing, I've been watching a lot of videos online of very monotone Gundam nerds and their modeling. Super helpful and great technique, but sitting through them is murder. I just need to be patient.

In preparation for having Tarina over to watch Farscape, my lovely little cave needed to be organized. It's sad it took someone visiting to get me to clean, but it worked. It's pretty glorious and I need to keep it this way. In the process of cleaning my office, I started to stack my "Empties." It's pretty amazing how many of these I've gone through.

The 00 pile definitely got a little bigger as the clear parts were released. I have a large project on my hands. Nothing I can't handle for sure. I'm really enjoying this way too much.

So, pretty good weekend. I haven't had this busy of a work week in a long time. This new job is pretty nonstop and I definitely like it that way. I haven't been keeping up with my RSS feeds and the number of posts on Google Reader is well over 2000+. Friday night Tarina and I ended up watching the "Princess Trilogy" of Farscape and she kept telling me how it "gets better" the deeper in we get. I don't mind the show at all, it's a lot of fun. The only problem with it is that has to compete with a lot of other shows for my attention while I work.

Saturday, I went out and searched for paint. Paint turned in the GNX seen above and the 00 Clear Parts. Oh well, I was given bad advice to check out Pearl Paint. They didn't really have a nice selection. Today, I am heading to a couple hobby shops in Midtown and if those fail to help me, then I have to head up into the UES territory. Gods help me.

But now, I am off to have brunch with those friends of mine.

Keep it metal, internets.
Eric

Double Post: Perfecting Grading and Perfecting Progress

: bigbetterirish; February 1st, 13:27

Current Mood:: busy

PERFECT GRADING // Originally Posted January 31 @ 6:06 PM

As 00 Raiser and Zeta will be feats of will and time, I picked up the Mk II Titans version. I started at 3 pm and at 6 pm I've finished the fucking ARMS. Mind you, there have been food breaks and such in there, but YEESH. This is nuts. I've also discovered that not only the eyes light up, but also the cockpit. In a master grade, there are little lights with batteries. Well, with older PGs like this and Zeta, it's wiring. So if you guys don't hear from me then I've been electrocuted. Oh, readers, how I barely knew you!

Anyway, back to it. I thought you'd enjoy an updated.

Keep it metal, internets.
Eric

PERFECTING PROGRESS // Originally Posted February 1 @ 2:32 AM

2:00 AM - Finished building the body. No decals or touch ups. I barely had time to do this much. That's including the half an hour I spent try to fix the torso when it didn't need to be fixed. Joy. I also had to wire in the lights that I am buying batteries for tomorrow.

TOMORROW - Backpack and Weapons. The backpack houses the battery pack. We'll see how this goes.

It looks like Zeta will be a full weekend project as will the 00. Do I want to paint Unicorn and get that finished before the episodes air? Still trying to decide. White is probably going to be a lot more forgiving but the paint is a matte paint, which could look a LOT better with the under layers of the bright pink. Decisions. I also need to find a better place to spray paint. Out my window is tiresome.

Moving on, I have Swedes in town next weekend so I will have to work on one of them during the work week. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if I didn't see Lovisa and Linnea when they come stateside. They're far too much fun. Plus, I haven't seen them in at least 6 months.

Oh yeah, I better go to sleep soon. I start my first day on the edit side of Outdoor Life tomorrow.

Holler.

Keep it metal, internets.
Eric

Aftermath.

: bigbetterirish; January 26th, 22:07

Current Mood:: sick

( Aftermath. )

Keep it metal, internets.
Eric

Tags: gundam models, las vegas, macross frontier, sickness

Prepping for SHOT Show

: bigbetterirish; January 14th, 23:27

Current Mood:: indifferent

So today, The Basterd and I went to go take care of something that has been an issue for a while: my lack of nice things to wear for SHOT Show. We headed over to warehouse for men (I know, I know, but it was needed quickly). On the way back we found some nice guerrilla art on the sidewalk. So, obviously, it needed to be test. Verdict? Satisfactory.

I head to Vegas on Monday night and this begins my wild journey into the ridiculous world of Shooting / Gun enthusiasts. Do not worry, dear readers, I will have three cameras on me at all times. Prepare for amazing.

Keep it metal, internets.
Eric

Cross posted Into the Maw of Madness

Rebel without Paint Thinner

: bigbetterirish; January 9th, 0:10

Current Mood:: busy

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Cross posted Into the Maw of Madness

Tags: addiction, gundam models, new york, spray painting

Fucking. Viking. Friday.

: bigbetterirish; January 8th, 17:04

I apparently have posted this everywhere but here. Enjoy!

Keep it metal, internets.
Eric

Further Study.

: bigbetterirish; January 8th, 16:09

Current Mood:: busy

Chef Broyardee is Dead. My account that has been active since Beta has been canceled. I've told people for months now that I've quit but something inside of me wouldn't let me drop the axe.

Being unplugged from the world (of warcraft) has given me a lot of time. The time itself has been spoken for by numerous other activities. Some long lost. Some new and exciting. I've dusted off the Malazan Book of the Fallen in order to finally finish it. There is a Donaldson series next in line as well as a Steampunk-ish Youth Novel that the concept art piqued my interest called Leviathan. It feels good to read again for something other than escapism. I've also picked up Transmetropolitan after a glowing review from several people now. Many of whom were mortified that I have overlooked it. I apologize profusely and the slight to Mr. Ellis has been corrected.

As for new hobbies, well, if you've been reading these posts at all, you already understand.

Sinanju has been sitting on my desk for a while now. I've pursued a few other projects in order to make sure I wasn't in over my head. Infinite Justice was a very fun distraction at the very least and is a repainting project for the future. Well, wednesday the basterd and I picked up the spray paint and sealer. He needed a couple more kits while I needed motivation to move forward. This weekend has promises of paint fumes and fire escapes.

My focus has been erratic since my return from the frigid reaches of the north. Between fighting for a new position at work and a new comrade to brave new creative avenues, my attention has been hard to keep. I sort of enjoy the chaos that comes with it, though.

More to come as it develops. I have a feeling I have a date with spray paint tomorrow night.

Keep it metal, internets.
Eric

p.s. - if you're on tumblr, come find me.

Cross posted Into the Maw of Madness

Tags: gundam models, leviathan, malazan books of the fallen, new york, sinanju, wow

Maine in One Photo

: bigbetterirish; January 4th, 14:03

Done and done.

Escape from Maine.

: bigbetterirish; January 3rd, 10:10

Current Mood:: accomplished

Current Music:: Mastodon - "The Czar: Usurper / Escape / Martyr / Spiral"

Another New Years Eve come and gone. I'm really glad I was talked into this trip. Good people. Good food. And ridiculous memories to say the least.

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Tags: camden, lobster, maine, new years, new york

The Upcoming Change of Year

: bigbetterirish; December 30th, 2009

Current Music:: Dark Tranquillity - "Mundane and the Magic"

I am going to Maine. Not sure why everyone I know is up there, but they are. Assholes.

So around 6pm Eastern Standard Time, I am loading up a rental truck with a couple other confused New Yorkers and we're venturing into the Wild White Yonder that is the Northeast. This is definitely my first trip up and I'm looking forward to it. We're supposed to have "bad weather" on Saturday for the drive home, but I fear no winter storm. I'm from the land of "Lake Effect." I know how this shit works. ( Is all this bravado bragging or is it my subconscious bolstering myself so I don't worry about it? Both. )

I did half a Shin Musha Gundam last night as I am not yet ready to tackle the glory that is Sinanju. I'm a definitely going to have to tear this guy apart again and repaint him. The stock red is too boring. Luckily the armor pops off rather easy and the inner skeleton is pretty solid.

I also might have company for dinner on Sunday. More details as they develop. Every time I talk about a date with any sort of excitement it gets jinxed. Thus, I will say nothing of it for now. I now you're twitching with anticipation. Contain yourself, internets.

Now it is time for a nap before I set out on my adventure. Happy New Year. Let's hope this one blows a lot less than the last.

Keep it metal, internets.
Eric

Cross posted Into the Maw of Madness

Tags: gundam models, maine, new years, sinanju

Buh.

: bigbetterirish; December 28th, 2009

Yeah, I'm back. Don't read too much into it :D

Back in the Swing.

: bigbetterirish; December 28th, 2009

( Back in the Swing )

Cross posted Into the Maw of Madness

Tags: anime castle, gundam models, image anime, nu gundam, nyc, orvis, queens, sinanju

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: bigbetterirish; September 19th, 2009

Ugh, why can't my friend's page have an RSS feed so I don't have to come back here? Anyone know if LJ offers that?

In the meantime, here is the RSS feed to my new blog as I'd rather not double post.

Cheers,
ERock

long weekend.

: bigbetterirish; August 23rd, 2009

at the anaheim airport. blizzcon was great. disney was better. good friends and good times. pictures will be posted as i try to unjetlag tomorrow.

cheers,
eric

Long time no see, Mr. LJ.

: bigbetterirish; August 3rd, 2009

Current Mood:: mellow

Current Music:: "Hours of Wealth" - Opeth

Excuse the lack of a real post in, well, forever.

( This might be long.. cutting for courtesy.. )

Other than that, same old. Drinking, Rockin', WoW'in', Traveling. Hope all is well with the rest of you.

Cheers,
Eric

Oh Robert Downey Jr.

: bigbetterirish; July 16th, 2009

Adding more flesh and blood to the new movie, Scarlett Johansson joined the cast as Stark’s mysterious new assistant, Natasha, who has an alter ego of her own, Black Widow. That introduction inevitably sparks romantic tension between Stark and former assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), who’s been promoted to CEO of Stark Industries. "The men want it to be, like, 'Ooh, the girls are fighting over Tony,' but it's not as standard as that," says Paltrow. "There's a weird male catfight fantasy. Downey agrees. He believes what differentiates the franchise from other superhero series can be summarized as follows: "We're horny. Not, like, can't-bring-your-kids horny, but just…horny."

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