PinoyGundam was never really known for homegrown, hardcore modelers, most of us just chill and detox while at the forum/page from a long day at work or at school. We mostly collect, play and display our stuff- spending what little precious time we have outside of our priorities to enjoy the hobby in our own simple ways. Not really paying attention too much on the nitty gritty of being a gunpla scale modeler.

All of that is about to change.

Ace "Alas" Perez, one of our homegrown modelers from the Anazasi School of Vanz Hilario, is officially entering the Philippine Nationals on what is expected to be the first of a long line of modelers coming from the PinoyGundam scene. His entry is none other than the RGM-96X Jesta Master Grade, and here are the photos:

Featured at Gunjap!

Let us all wish Ace the best of luck on this contest. Whatever happens he definitely did us proud with this entry, his growth from a regular seller/collector to a full-pledged modeler in a span of few months is nothing short of remarkable.

Till next, Mismo!

This masterpiece of a Jesta was created by our very own Martin Oca, a Japan-based modeler who has a knack for LED lights and airsoft guns. Add to this his photography skills that truly give the Jesta justice. That customized paint, subtle details and weathering, and the green nightvision-like LED gives his version of the Jesta a realistic military feel.