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Mass-Produced "Cannon Fodder Mecha" Boldly Modified: Ramba Ral and the Black Tri-Stars as "Aces" Changing History? "All to Defeat Gundam"

Detailed Examination and a Belief in "Enjoying It Above All"

High Mobility Gogg/Mash of the Black Tri-Stars, Created and provided by K1

High Mobility Gogg/Mash of the Black Tri-Stars, Created and provided by K1 (C) Sotsu, Sunrise


Looking at K1's works, such as "Shin Matsunaga’s Z’Gok," "Ramba Ral’s Zogok," "High Mobility Gogg/Mash of the Black Tri-Stars," and "Zogok Black Tri-Stars Custom Ortega," they all boast high quality. The support from many followers isn't just due to the quality but also the detailed backstories and settings, explaining why a particular pilot has a specific MS. For example, for "Shin Matsunaga’s Z’Gok," K1 imagined the following background:

"I imagined that Dozle Zabi, in mourning for his brother Garma who died on Earth, sent Shin Matsunaga to Earth following Ramba Ral. I chose the Z’Gok because it was piloted by Char, who failed to protect Garma, and served as the final boss for ground battles, making it a symbolic choice against Char."

Another example is the "Ramba Ral’s Zogok," painted in "Ral Blue" instead of the usual red. Inspired by a friend’s model of "Ramba Ral’s Z’Gok," K1 decided to create this version, thinking, "A Zogok, a derivative of Z’Gok specialized in melee combat, might suit Ramba Ral's personality and tactics better." He meticulously chose Zogok over Z’Gok, reflecting Ramba Ral's guerilla fighting style, devoid of the large claws and bright, flammable weapons typical of many amphibious units.

K1’s key principle as a modeler is "enjoying it above all." Despite various opinions on social media, he values his own enjoyment and passion.

"My works always reflect my thoughts. I was captivated by the unique storyline of Gundam, which I saw in reruns as a child, different from any robot anime before. This desire to create the MS that appeared captivated me, coupled with the Gunpla boom, which became a social phenomenon. I took a break for a while but started making them again about 2-3 years ago, accelerated by the pandemic. Now, I find the entire process, from conception to completion, incredibly enjoyable. Gunpla has become my 'recreation.'"


Source : ORICON NEWS

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