Forum name: Aaron Simons - (I know, not very original ;-))
Real name: Aaron Simons
Occupation: IT Manager (Business Analyst)
Where do you live? Sydney - Hornsby to be exact.
Other hobbies outside Gunpla? To be honest I love all kinds of modelling. I've done large aircraft for years but recently discovered Gunpla. But I like Armour, Ships, Sci-fi, anything really.
Blog / Youtube channel: Nup
Federation / Zeon: Not really sure what this means? Which probably speaks volumes about my exposure to Gundam haha. I just completed a MG ZAKU II which has a big "Zeon" transfer, so for now at least I guess it's Zeon ;-)
Number of projects on the bench: 3
Project that’s been impossible to finish: None, I always finish!
Build style (Clean,weathered,retro,other) : Depends on the subject matter, but usually I go for weathered and used and opposed to factory perfect. Although I did do a 1/48 F-15 that was clean as whistle and is was pretty cool to not worry about weathering for a change.
First Gundam kit that you built: First one I would call successful was a MG ZAKU II
Gunpla you wish Bandai would make someday : Not really Gunpla, but I wish they'd do a 1/72 Millennium Falcon. The one they release is very good, but it's just way too small!
Gunpla kit count: 1 complete, 9 on the shelf!
Riffles or Gatlings: Gatlings
Cannons or Rocket Launchers: Cannons
Wings on your Gundam,Love em or hate em?: Hate em. Make the Gundam too unstable and can't understand why a huge Meca with many thrusters needs Wings? They would really get in the way when fighting?
Emo kids piloting mobile suits,Yay or Nay!: Don't care, I like the mobile suit, couldn't care less about the pilot. I didn't even use the pilot on the one Suit I've built.
Fav Gundam Series: Haven't decided yet
Fav all time Mobile Suit: RX-178 MKII Titans (Blue) - Which I just purchased the PG version and will be my next build!
Final words if any? The thing I love about Gunpla is that even if you're not a painter or gluer, you can get a great result out of the box. I've introduced my two daughters (8 and 7) to the hobby and they love it. The fact that they can get a great result without glue or paint is a real bonus for them and me! My two girls can manage a HG kit with very little help from me so they are getting some fantastic skills from the hobby - and heaps of enjoyment.
Myself, I go all out, and I paint, modify, and weather my models. I like the Gunpla can be either - it's completely up to the modeller. The other great thing about Gunpla is that you don't need a huge workspace because you generally just deal with lots of small parts. It's much easier compared to wielding a 1/32 aircraft around trying to spray post-shading and top coat. This enables far more detailed to be put into each and every component.