Monthly Hobby Japan July 2023 Issue Goes on Sale Today with THE WITCH FROM MERCURY GUNPLA Simple Manufacturing Methods & Model Glossary, Examples, Dioramas, and More!

Monthly Hobby Japan
July 2023 Issue
Going on sale Thursday, May 25, 2023
Price: 1,210 JPY (tax incl.)

Enjoy GUNPLA Even More With This Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Kit!
The introductory feature is “GUNPLA That’ll Help You Enjoy Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Even More!” In this article aimed at beginners who began modeling with THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, we will show how to improve detailing, weather models, and produce dioramas, as well as showing behind-the-scenes of sample productions from professional modelers.
Furthermore, the article includes a diorama that replicates famous scenes from the series with the FULL MECHANICS Gundam Aerial and the HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild!

We’ll Introduce How to Create a Diorama of a Famous Scene from THE WITCH FROM MERCURY!
Reproduce the final duel scene from the first episode of THE WITCH FROM MERCURY with a diorama! Professional modeler Commander Kojima was in charge of the production. We also explain how to create the base as well as the damage processing, so please try it for yourself!

[Example]
・The Witch and the Bride” Produced by Commander Kojima

The Birth of a New Guncannon Long-awaited by Fans!
Introducing an example of the HG Guncannon (Cucuruz Doan’s Island Ver.) from Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island! Professional modeler Yuu Fuwa was in charge of the production. The example, which was produced in a way that maximizes the kit’s best parts, further increases the kit’s realism with slight detail work and decal work.

[Example]
・HG 1/144 Guncannon (Cucuruz Doan’s Island Ver.) Produced by Yuu Fuwa