I Tried to Win the World's BIGGEST Gundam Competition in Just 30 Days!

[@roguehobbies]

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[@caseco4979]

Do you have painting tutorials there like what you did for Warhammer+?

[@roguehobbies]

​@@caseco4979Yep! There's a backlog of quite a few now :D

[@AzraelThanatos]

If you can pick the perfect grade...the Perfect Grade Unleashed RX-78-2 is the top of the line there

[@TYPHON2713]

​@roguehobbies I've been subbed for a long time. I came for the 40k, I'm mostly a lore guy. I have a disease that makes it hard to build and paint with shakey hands. Then Rascal Town came 🎉❤ and now I'm reliving my youth with Gundam models! I love this channel!

[@zaynevanday142]

@@roguehobbiesCongratulations Louise Awesome effort m8 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@jammywesty91]

These days, I really gravitate towards creators who are unabashedly enthusiastic about their enjoyment of the hobby. Don't lose that sincerity mate! It's really refreshing. Too many channels can't help themselves from having a whinge about something or another and it's becoming really trite. We paint little plastic toys, it should "spark joy"!

[@caseco4979]

Yep was pretty disappointed seeing the "wahh golden demon mean" videos from everyone. Bad look for the high end painter community tbh.

[@Pyromanemac]

​@@caseco4979 meh, I feel like you cant blame ehm too much there. Their criticisms were pretty justified for how much effort they put in and how poorly organized the comp was. From what I can tell, they're all back on the fun train after the single disheartening event.

[@roguehobbies]

I came here for fun I intend to keep it that way 🤣

[@nncrav8258]

It's the negative click bait thumbnails. I just dont click them now I do this hobby to unwind not invite BS into my life.

[@euansmith3699]

@@nncrav8258 That's what I thought until I got sucked in to the Bovine Manure Collecting Hobby; now I'm all about the sweet, sweet, BS. 💩

[@Uldihaa]

Not only is the build and paintting of the MS excellent, but the diorama is suberb. I _love_ the idea and execution, and the composition put a delighted smile on my face. It was like looking at something straight from my favorite Gundam series, Gundam Build Fighters.

[@Emil77777]

You should be very proud of this work. Not only did you paint Aeriel beautifully, your concept of turning the workspace into the diorama is inspired. Just amazing work.

[@roguehobbies]

Awww thank you so much :')

[@cthulhudreams7578]

The diaroma concept is imaginative and well executed, i really liked it​@@roguehobbies

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Yeah!

[@Dracobyte]

Hooray for Louise!

[@DadAndLadHobbiesUK]

Its great to see someone showing off their passions regardless of how "popular" it might be, me and my little boy absolutely loved this video (He's even asked Santa for a Gundam too), very much looking forward to seeing your gundam journey continue if you choose to do so

[@euansmith3699]

The great thing about Gunpla for beginners, is the easiest kits still go together well and look great.

[@dragocrafterr8286]

helll yeah tbf gundam's insanely popular though, in terms of sales figures they've made billions and billions

[@fattiger6957]

I'm about 2 years into building gunpla, and it's always great to see new people getting into the hobby. Especially people who bring skills from other hobbies. I think gunpla builders can learn a lot from Warhammer builders and vise versa.

[@zuke-ci4vd]

I'm 61 years old, I have been building kits since I was 5. Your diorama was Brilliant! I have watched your videos and let me tell you, your work is World Class!

[@shanetapp]

My gosh Louise... it's impossible not to grin watching you talk about your passion. Good luck on your journey and I can't wait to see the future projects you dream up!

[@knightsljx]

I'm mind blown by the handpainted point pots. I came from the other side of 25 years of gunpla and starting Warhammer last year. What I learnt is I wished I did more variety of kits, miniature modelers are good at details and fine motor skills, gunpla modelers tend to be better at kit modding and mechanical bits as the larger scale gives more space for creativity, and military modelers are really good at weathering and diorama as they strive for realistic recreation.

[@Strange8ractor]

Woo hoo!!! Congratulations! Your entry was amazing and super creative. I hope you show off the trophy on an episode of Juggz!

[@roguehobbies]

I will once I get it :D

[@atomic1019]

Your previous video got me into something I would never have thought of. I bought 2 HG Gunpla kits during a holiday sale for $35. I really enjoyed the assembly aspect. After building those 2 kits I have a MG Gundam Heavyarms on the way as a Crimbo present to myself. Thanks Louise!

[@roguehobbies]

@@atomic1019 aw that's so cool! I'm glad you discovered something you love doing too :D

[@Typhon-vs3dw]

I love your paint style so much! The cartoony, painterly nature of it is so appealing and unique in the super smooth world of miniature painting content.

[@lucifernebulae]

Excellent idea and execution. BTW. I think it's my first time watching any of your videos, and you are such a positive, enthusiastic and nice person - it is a pleasure seeing you on the screen. Keep it up and congrats on your win!

[@roguehobbies]

Aww thank you buddy welcome to the channel!!!

[@rzdakira]

Your whole diorama is so inspired. My mind went rushing with all the possibilities that you could do with this idea in mind. I imagine the paint pots morphs into cylindrical buildings, sprues flows into trees, rivers into spilled paints flowing out of a tub etc. Not to mention, your whole enthusiasm is soo infectious that I couldn't help grinning throughout the whole video.

[@Greyboar]

Meijin Kawaguchi was right, Gunpla truly is freedom!

[@marcosdheleno]

EXACTLY, and lets not forget! freedom is also a gunpla!

[@euansmith3699]

@@marcosdheleno And Gundom is Freepla!

[@TheLoligag]

“You can build it as you like… Just build Gunpla as you think is best.”

[@atitagain83]

The greatest gunpla designer would know a thing or two about gunpla. 💯

[@mlm5150]

The fact that you hand painted that Ariel, holy crap that was beautiful! And the paint bottles. Lord have mercy, those look super real. lol Awesome job!! I can't wait to see more that you do! And BTW... If Gundam Building is something you really get into, Kit Bashing will become easy. lol Save all your spare parts!

[@ebc1f7]

That has to be hands down one of the loveliest and most creative build I’ve seen. I love that the dichotomy of the hobby desk and the living world the hobbies is creating. Fantastic. I’m glad you’re proud. You most definitely should be. I know it’s easy to self doubt and we’re our own worst critic and all but my haha off to you Miss. well done

[@MarianHevein]

Good job Louise. Aerial has been the first kit for many new enthusiasts. I’d like to believe your piece captured the magical moment many felt with it!

[@edima]

honestly that was such a creative diorama. it beautifully captures the the countless Japanese manga inspired artworks of this hobby, and looks like a snapshot come to life. You absolutely deserve all the praise for this model it came out incredible.

[@roguehobbies]

Oooh thank you 🥹 you're too kind

[@BensonLe]

I absolutely love seeing hand painted gunpla. While I also appreciate seeing the clean airbrushing style popular in Asia, theres just something so cool about seeing the way people stand out with their way of painting thats not just about getting as clean paint jobs as possible. You're totally an inspiration along with last year's GBWC winner Simon/Chessymonkey keep it up!!! 🔥

[@aruss1]

Yours and MS Paint's videos have really given me the Gunpla bug after close to 30 years of Warhammer and other tabletop. My wife and I ordered a bunch of kits for Christmas, and we can't wait to start working on them. As always, your work is inspiring.

[@AuraSight24]

Congratulations on your 2nd-Place win Louise! You deserve it, this is so wonderful!!! The concept of combining your hobby workspace with the fantasy world is gorgeously realized and actually made me gasp when you rolled the beauty-shots I did not care about Gundam in the slightest, and yet your videos make me want to go get a kit and paint it up - it looks like so much fun!! I genuinely hope to see more Gunpla content on your channel, should the subject continue to inspire you~💖

[@cordial001]

I always love your enthusiasm. It's inspiring. Congrats on your placing in the competition too. I thought your dio looked fantastic

[@roguehobbies]

Thank you so much 😊😊😊

[@jamesabbott6425]

My favourite game with dioramas is picking my favourite tiny part. With this one its the transition where the sprue goes over the border from the mat to the "real world"

[@manuelvillarreal1021]

every time I hear her say Gundam, it hurts my soul, but her excitement and skills heals it.

[@8BitJesus]

Also, dude, you nailed this. More gunpla content please :)

[@bendonatier]

I absolutely love what you've done with your piece. It's worthy of that second place and I can't wait to see if you can pull first next year.

[@oculusangelicus8978]

You should not refer to yourself as an amateur in the genre, because it doesn't matter how long you have been modelling any specific genre of models, rather it maters how long you have been in the srtform itself and really, gluing a plastic model kit together is more or less easy, it is the final painting that requires the most skill and experience, and, as you have discovered, your talents took you to second place in the regionals! so all your years spent painting Warhammer and similar items is what I would consider top tier training for your work in the Gunpla competition. Your diorama was exceptional and painting it the way you did is also one of the primary forms that has been getting a lot of attention in the modelling world in the recent six to eight months. So although I am not a regular viewer of your channel, I am happy for you and wish to congratulate your success in the competition! Cheers!

[@Liquicitize]

The manga style paint job/weathering and the hobby board display is quite genius. I've literally never thought about that display before at all... Hopefully the next entry will get further.

[@karstedt9987]

The 2nd pass on the cutting mat was a big improvement, it looked way more like it did before you painted it... is this a strange new rabbit hole of painting things to look like they have not been painted?

[@firebirdbricks]

Great looking model and congrats on 2nd place! Love the concept you came up with. I have been building Gunpla since earlier this year and I am fighting the urge to get into the painting side of things for the sake of time. Watching this video didn't help! haha

[@BonestormGunpla]

Good luck Louise! I hope myself one day to enter the GBWC if I can get my skills up to snuff. I'm always thrilled to see other hobbiests enter the Gunpla youtube space, cause it's awesome!

[@roguehobbies]

You can do it 😁💪

[@BonestormGunpla]

@@roguehobbies thank you so much! I think you bring something very unique with your diorama, and a 'whimsical' vibe that hasn't been seen at the GBWC in a lot of years. The Mr Color painting pots are a brilliant idea. I couldn't help but notice at 6:25 how you talked about not knowing enough about kitbashing Gunpla. I don't wanna shill myself (okay, maybe a little tiny bit) but that's basically all I do, so if you ever want to see the process I have a bunch of examples.

[@yapisigma]

Congratulations getting 2nd place! Imagine what else you can do with more time, it would probably boost you to the top. Your positivity is truly inspiring, for someone who is always been into gunpla. I watched your first gunpla video multiple times already and I've been using it as inspiration to start building again. Cheers, Louise!

[@Dark_Burner]

Your entry is amazing and creative. You are definitely not helping me resist trying a Gunpla model.

[@roguehobbies]

Stop resisting 😎👍

[@seanvanderstruys5196]

Yes. Resistance is futile.

[@ProjectXA3]

Do it, get a cheap HG kit (the cheapest ones in that tend to be about $12! Add in shipping and that's still under 30!) and you can just use nail clippers and a nail file to put it together if you don't want to get the nippers for it. And like the comments on the last vid said, you DO NOT need to get the super expensive nippers either, if you want you can get basics there too! I'm using a $10 pair that the online store that my last big order came from sells, it's fiiiine

[@Emonk2010]

Wow - well done - First time I've seen one of your videos, nice to start on a high!

[@roguehobbies]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@tianshi8453]

Just LOVE the idea of the summoning of the shield...! Really Great Job!!!

[@Verlisify]

My favorite thing about crafts is when you trust your skills to make something surprisingly successful like how your terrain turned out

[@stevebrown7625]

Thats a cool illustration of Aerial Gundam... Wait... THATS A PAINTED UP AERIAL?? Swoon. With all the buzz, I've recently gotten into gundam (I'm very suggestible), and The Witch From Mercury stuff seems to be my thing! The pink & white Lfrith is beautiful.

[@roguehobbies]

After I did this video i got the Calibarn and it may be my new NEW favourite!

[@SpensPainting]

The Witch From Mercury kits are awesome!

[@WotFanar]

@@roguehobbies latif is my favourite from that series love some whit and pink colours. this ariel looks amazing now excited to see what you do with the Gundam GQuuuuuuX kits next year, seem like they'll play to your strenths. which perfect grade did you get?

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Congratulations! The piece looks incredible. As someone who has not built and painted or entered a GBWC in over 15 years seeing your work and your enthusiasm has definitely created a spark to try the hobby again.

[@alphaleigpyne]

Bandai makes spectacular Gundam miniatures based on the anime series. Have a extraordinary time in the competition Louise.

[@musicmad4415]

This is amazing and you always bring so much joy to everything you do. 🎉 congrats

[@glengoodwin3369]

What an excellent diorama concept! Smashed it Louise, great job. 🎉

[@DomesticWithAnMD]

I love your enthusiasm Louise, it's contagious. I almost always come away from your videos wanting to go hobby, even if your video that day isn't on my specific niche of the hobby. Thanks for being you and sharing that enthusiasm with the rest of us.

[@PeachyTips]

Yaaaay!!! well done buddies 🎉🎉🎉

[@StringKiller]

I got into gunpla very recently and now I'm looking into investing in an airbrush and all the deal (it hit me hard). This idea is fantastic and it's incredible how you leveraged all your existing knowledge from Warhammer minis into this. Beautiful work! Amazing first entry! I can't wait to see what you build in the future!

[@fsaavedrap]

That's a really cool, creative idea for an entry, awesome job.

[@joshuahamilton2633]

Woo! Congrats! The pretty thumbnail of all the weathering drew me in and I've never seen this channel before but this was such a feel good journey! Just someone enjoying the hobby and being rewarded for hard work.

[@mechanical_bob6591]

You are a BADDDD influence(R) - I bought my first Gundam (HG) model yesterday - I picked one for looks/color/accesorries - I don't need another hobby I don't do/start - but the pre-colored plastic and snap assembly features are VERY appealing!!! Not everyone who watches paint videos actually has time/patience/focus to paint (at any scale). :P

[@StriderofDoom]

LOVED this video, I'm a hardcore Warhammer fan but an even bigger process fan! ❤️ Great to see something on this scale, it looks incredible and massive congrats!!🎉

[@Spykles]

Not only did you get me into painting miniatures but also got me to buy my first gunpla this week, which just so happened to be Ariel HG lmao. I have asked Santa for the #13 backpack kit for it for Christmas.

[@martinjrgensen8234]

Your piece was fantastic Louise. Adored the concept. The Gunpla hobby is super lucky to have you. Your enthusiasm and pure joy is infectious as all hell❤❤ And trouble for my wallet, as I just added a couple of gundam kits to my collection 😂 The Gunpla World Cup really highlights the main selling point of the Gunpla hobby: Gunpla is freedom. Also have fun with the PG. They are an experience. I have all of them 😂

[@elricdotah]

After your video about gundams being cheap, I looked into it and bought and built a model for 20 bucks. Imagine my surprise when you sketched your model and it's exactly the gundam I have. Althoug I went for SG instead of HG for the beginning, I kind of felt inspired seeing that Aerial :D

[@ltGargoyle]

Great Video. love the display over all. congrats to the other two as well. love your enthusiasm in this hobby. the fact you do other stuff like Gunpla is great and one of the reasons I follow. please keep it up.

[@Michi8210a]

so awesome! you re a crazy skilled artist. Nothing but respect to you

[@roguehobbies]

I appreciate that :') 🙏

[@terrybgoode]

God, this is impossibly delightful! You've made such a cozy, warm corner of pleasant positivity that these videos are oh-so-comfortable to watch - but this is one of your best pieces of work as well. A fabulous idea and such a fantastic job. Joyous!

[@scottybruce4302]

WOW!! well done to you! i am looking forward to more Gunpla content from you, i got started on this amazing road after watching you build the God Gundam. I never thought anything like this could be so calming and therapeutic.

[@usekungfu]

Excellent work what a lovely paint job.

[@saml8661]

I've been building and painting for a couple years and this is absolutely stunning. Your kit itself almost looks like one of those cell shaded kits that look like they are popping off the paper, and your overall diorama tells an amazing story, which is difficult for a lot of people to do. You def got a sub from me and can't wait to see more gunpla content

[@Verlisify]

I think the theme and execution of the mock crafting station puts your submission above the 1st place winner

[@VincBej]

Absolutely incredible concept and realisation! I'm blown away by the creativity of it! Now I definitely want to try something similar ^^ Congrats on the second place, it's very well deserved! :)

[@Dreoni_]

Congrats!! What a lovely idea and execution!

[@logand1006]

I have been building Gunpla since I was about 16 (roughly 10+ years) and I gotta say your diorama was amazing I have entered this contest myself before and you don't see too many things like that where real world meets gunpla. Can't wait to see what you do next year keep up the good work! From one gunpla builder to another, much love!

[@TYPHON2713]

23:22 lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gilchester]

I loved both the final entry and your way of storytelling it. I've watched some other channels show their route to a competition piece, and none of them really captured my interest like yours did. I think the bit showing the sketching process was really phenomenal, as was the amount of time you spent on the actual paining (minimal, but still showing it). The hobby desk painting parts really reminded me of the illusion cakes they do on Great British Bake Off (also the American "Is It Cake" show). Really cool to see, and nice to see channels branching out from GW stuff, which as much as I like them, it is nice to see what else is out there.

[@blainemilner9308]

Bandai Senpai noticed meeee

[@Grezza78]

Wow! Congratulations! 🎉 Your vision to create that diorama is inspirational. The joyful enthusiasm that you bring to all things hobby is why I keep finding myself back at your channel. Keep on keeping on.

[@roguehobbies]

Wow, thank you buddy 🥹

[@miller413]

...... Please release the video immediately 🙏🏼😊

[@roguehobbies]

@@miller413 🤣 soon!

[@fernandokawaro]

This video is amazing, not only the diorama idea is really creative, but you pure passion and joy for something new is heartwarming. I hope we can keep watching you having fun with whatever you try!

[@TacticalMetalhead]

21:27 that one is pretty cool. Pose is a reference to the Battle Of Iwo Jima and the flag is a reference to the Nazi's reichskriegsflagge war flag.

[@CeoOfChickenTenders]

BTW that's actually the Principality of Zeon flag from Mobile Suit Gundam. They did some really bad stuff in the show so I guess their flag being similar to that of the Nazis is pretty cool

[@BorealGames]

Congratulations on second place! Your last video actually inspired me to get into Gunpla and I now have... Several kits, but i love it! I havent brought myself to attempt to paint any yet, but maybe I'll try soon :) your aerial looked great. Also, the anime which Aerial is from is great IMO, if you're the type to watch you should give it a go!

[@volgogronz671]

I love it ! From the concept to the final result. It’s a really good work. Congratulations for the 2nd place!

[@EduuDragon]

The end result is amazing! It worked just like you wanted to! Also, the video is super fun to watch!!

[@alexwembridge5961]

Louise this was absolutely sick. And the shield coming off of the desk was just icing on the cake. Well deserved trophy!

[@bencollins5193]

Congrats Louise, very well deserved 2nd place🏆Such a cool video, can't say gunpla will ever be my thing, but I can sure appreciate the hell out of it! Please keep doing videos like this and make sure you enter next years comp 😊

[@zarlus8]

I really like the dramatic visual of the first concept and hope you give it a try. Your second concept and submission is so fun and the snips look amazing!

[@mattroso1210]

Wow Louise, this is amazing and I think my favorite piece of yours I've seen thus far! Scenery, dioramas, terrain and displays are some of my favorite aspects of the hobby, and you nailed it! Enjoying the ratio of Warhammer vs other hobby content lately as well :D

[@roguehobbies]

Thanks so much 😊

[@IngChinprasert]

I love this! I really like the natural terrain (beautiful nature) contrasting with the hobby desk. The hand painted detailing on the gundam shows both intention and skill. I love the whole concept and how creative and passionate people with hobbies like these are truly inspiring.

[@mathieudewulf4146]

Congratulations for the well-deserved second place! I absolutely love the idea of the diorama (the model coming to life and summoning its pieces…). Brilliant! 👍

[@BluejayJunior]

Congrats on 2nd place! It was well deserved! I thought it was an awesome concept and you did an amazing job bringing it to life. I always enjoy your videos. You've got such a great passion and enthusiasm and personality. Keep making awesome content!

[@wolflance64]

those judges really must have noticed your work on the painting cuz i could have easily see them passing it up if they didn't , your strengths paid off congratz~ hope to see more gunpla stuff from you

[@adamoakson3076]

Congratuations on a well deserved placing! I love the concept you used, it tells a great story and fits the Ariel perfectly

[@Mr767267]

Congrats! Tremendous effort and concept! I love Gundam and have been doing some Gunpla kits over last few years. I haven't taken a dive yet into painting and updating the model, but your video is quite inspiring. Cheers!

[@03dashk64]

Heck yeah Louise! Nicely done. Your enthusiasm and excitement is contagious! I’m glad you’re doing more Gundam content :)

[@Thyme2paintx]

This was a great watch. I have been inspired by your Gundam journey and may pick up a model to try sometime soon. Thank you for your usual great content, and I'm excited for the next video.

[@KOUGA108]

Amazing work👏👏👏, really love seeing how you applied the miniature painting techniques on the gundam, it's like painting multiple miniatures (different body parts of the gundam) and then putting them into one big piece.

[@ven0m789]

Congratulations on your placement. It speaks volumes of your skill in the craft. And I absolutely adore your vision for the initial concept. It's like the materialization of what we or at least I imagine when building plastic model kits. I hope you can make it for next year. :)

[@hndingley]

Loving the Gunpla content. Keep it coming and congratulations 🎉

[@tadatl1696]

OMG, what a concept. I think your idea is so unique and is something that inspire me a lot. Congratulation!!!

[@burdstheword0018]

That turned out amazing!!! I love the idea of blending in world and hobby together, very well done!

[@TheMiniJunkie]

Spectacular concept and execution. I couldn’t believe you went as far as painting the labels and the cutting mat - brilliant. Well-deserved win and as always your enthusiasm is infectious. I do have a question for you or even other commenters: when I’ve tried to paint Gunpla in the past the thing that always tripped me up because of the difference from GW or other miniature kits: these move! So I’m never sure if I’m supposed to paint it with the assumption the arms and legs will be reposed (inevitably scraping paint off) or if I should glue the joints in place and paint it that way (ie no articulation). What did you do in this case?

[@junh1203]

Everyone does things differently with their models. For me personally, I airbrush paint all my pieces, apply stickers, panel line and then top coat to prevent any paint from scraping off while posing. You can apply a matte top coat when using normal paint instead of airbrushing which could allow you to keep the normal paint texture and aesthetic. Any extra weathering or realistic effects I would apply after assembly either before or after posing depending on what I'm going for aesthetically. I wouldn't glue joints in place permanently, but you can apply a small amount of weaker glue to the joint pegs to make them more robust and sturdy when posing. Best of luck!

[@Cranacti]

Congratulations!! Your entry looks amazing. All that hyper focussing went to good use 😊🎉

[@intzbk1]

Great job Louise! Your idea was so new and refreshing and I think you pulled it off excellently. Superb job on the cutters and paint pots, just wow... You should be very proud of yourself!

[@ReapsVsTheWorld1]

This is the first of your videos that pops up on my feed. You are awesome!! You have a fan and subscriber in me.

[@jamesleeharris]

That is incredible!!!! The merge of the hobby world and the Gundam world is genius!! I've made a few model kits over the years (mainly cars and even those are box art painted) the imagination that went into this brilliant congrats on the 2nd place.

[@tylerbabcock9]

The concept spunded really cool but holy cow, the exection. Absolutely no surprise you placed with that. Everything looked absolutely amazing. Makes me want to do something with my gunpla kits other than them sitting on their flight stands.

[@RabidHobbies]

OMG Louise! That is just glorious. I am so excited for you. Incredible creativity, the incorporation of the tools and mat are whimsical and tne execution was brilliant. Congratulations.

[@philippealpe1151]

The video is a joy to watch, and your result is amazing! Huge congrats & thanks for sharing this journey!

[@bnickxavier6102]

Congrats on the well-deserved result, Louise! Such an inspired work and executed amazingly. No doubt you will look at it in months to come and eventually be dissatisfied with it (as all artists are wont to do), but it's incredible how far you've come in your Gunpla journey in such a short time, and your enthusiasm and talent are inspiring. Onward and upward!

[@srego7630]

Excellent concept for a piece. Excellently executed. Great work, not surprised by the win!

[@guleri]

congratulations on a great result! I really like your enthusiasm in your videos.