Hi World, Gunjap Interviews today with Mechaion !!!
Hi World, Gunjap Interviews today with Mechaion. Let’s Start!
[G: Gunjap]
[M: Mechaion]
G – Who is Mechaion in the Gunpla Modelers World? And where do you come from?
M – I’m Aion Agustin from Manila, Philippines. I build scale models, collect Lego & other Star Wars stuff.
G – When did you start building Gunpla?
And when did you made your first Custom?
M – I was introduced to Gundam model kits back in 2002 I think, but also stopped due to post grad school and other priorities. It was 2007 when I got back and hooked into building scale models, mostly Gundams and other mechas. It was also back then when I tried (more like experimented) customizing kits.
G – Do you have some inspiration for your creations?
M – Yup, mostly from fellow modelers both local (Bennie Reyes of IPMS BA, Atan Abenir and Ivan Fernandez) and overseas (Rinaldi, Mig Jimenez, NGT Factory, A2 Crafts & Eday to name a few). I also like to browse different forums to see new builds and learn new tricks.
G – After you have finished snap-fitting a model, from where do you start to mod it?
M – If you’ve seen my works you can say that I’m not really the heavy modifications type of modeler. I only do proportion modifications, detailing and OOTB builds most of the time. So there is no fixed step for me, I just go with the flow or whatever comes to mind first. I also want to have fun and not stress myself during builds that’s why I’m not that serious or meticulous when it comes to my WIP’s.
G – What do you think about Gunpla in all the World? modelers, attitude, modelers behavior etc..
M – It’s pretty much diverse. Not everyone can sync or share the same sentiments, but to each his/her own. Respect is the key.
G – What do you think about GBWC Event?
M – I think GBWC is a good event from Bandai. Also a good venue for gunpla enthusiast to show/share their works, meet friends or people behind their usernames.
G – Please some advices for modelers that wanna start building a gunpla for the very first time!
M – Think if you really want this hobby. If yes, then invest with the right tools. It may be a lil’ pricey at first but it will last a lifetime. Do not be afraid to try and fail, experience is the best teacher. Be open to criticisms, do not take it negatively instead accept and learn from it, we will not improve with sugar coated comments. But I think the most important advice I can give is build because you love to build, have fun, it’s only a hobby.
G – Have you a Website/Blog to show your Works?
M – You can visit my blog at http://mechaion.blogspot.com it contains WIPs, finished kits and links.
G – Future Projects?
M – Still trying to finish some commission works and for sale items via Team Renegade Modeling Services (https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubtrms/).
For my personal projects, honestly I’m slowly shifting to other scale model genres like AFV, aircrafts and western sci-fi kits.
Always a pleasure bro and thank you for featuring my works. All the best!
G – Many Thanks to Mechaion for this Interview 
See You soon for the next!
GUNJAP
