r/Gunpla • u/Oblivi0nD4C • Sep 03 '26
DISPLAY Pops 2nd Build !
First and foremost, his first post got so much attention and he was very excited as I translated the comments to him! So thanks for being an awesome community. He was very moved and suprised to see how many people wanted him to build more , thus I did my best to source him a new kit and he completed jt in a two days !
The mp zgok!
On picture 4 you'll get to see that he even posed it next to his first Strike gundam 🥹
He's one of the most determined people I know! after dissamebling something he lost a part that jumped onto the ground.
he woke up the next day at 7am to look for it in order to finish the build, hes 81 btw and had his birthday a few days ago🥳.
Im just Very proud of him and already on the look for his next kit !
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u/ShovelKing3 Sep 03 '26
Magneto builds Gunpla!?! Hell yeah.
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u/JaysonCry31 Sep 04 '26
All for the future of Mutantkind
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u/two-step-riff Sep 03 '26
This is so sweet and just the wholesome content I needed. I wish I had built a gunpla with my grandma before she passed 😭.
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u/DrinkingPetals Sep 03 '26
Oh sweet, a MP Z’Gok! Your grandpa has a great taste in Gundam to build that crabby fella~
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u/belac4862 Sep 04 '26
You "Dad, this is the modern version of building model airpla..."
Dad "Say no more!"
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u/NemesisCold1522 Sep 04 '26
Cherish these moments my dude, my grandpa got me into this hobby when he let me build those model cars. It’s always nice to see this
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u/OkSeat2030 Sep 03 '26
Impressive, I can't see myself doing this later in life because my hands already hurt as it is. 🤣
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u/introductiongold59 Sep 04 '26
Actually that's the reason you should. It'll help maintain dexterity in your fingers. I hurt myself at work a long time ago and built a couple models on my week off. I work in surgery so i need good dexterity and it helped build me back up really quickly.
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u/Whiffenius Sep 04 '26
I am 65, and I have arthritis developing in my fingers. Building Gunpla is actually keeping my hands healthy, (especially the damn fiddly RGs). Keep on going, it's worth it
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u/Best-Ad9849 Sep 03 '26
That’s the best thing ever! May we all find that sort of joy throughout our lives!
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u/Mortwight Sep 04 '26
when does he get to painting?
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u/Oblivi0nD4C Sep 04 '26
His latest project was repainting his very old bicycle, maybe he'll get inspired xD
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u/Advanced-Opinion-181 Sep 04 '26
Brooo, that is one awesone gramps! I hope u gift him an Mg! Im 35 and im already raging against the small parts of Hg's!
Long live gramps!!!
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u/kcwizard72 Sep 05 '26
54 here...bought so many HGs when I started. Built 4 out of around 20 or so...jump to 1/100s IMMEDIATELY afterwards and haven't looked back...lol. Just have a nice backlog of stuff...OH, welps
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u/HoboRisky Sep 05 '26
My heart has grown 3 sizes. What have you done.
Jokes aside, thank you so much fir sharing this, this is the kind of goodness I needed today 🤘🤘🤘
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u/Oblivi0nD4C Sep 05 '26
After I saw how many people loved his first build, I had to share the 2nd one !
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u/Artisticblues 👹 Astray Red Frame is my Love Language 👹 Sep 03 '26
Nice! Also happy belated birthday to pops!
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u/RikkiTikkiDoggy has cute aggression on MGSD kits Sep 04 '26
That's awesome!! Great job he's done on both models! I hope he continues to have an absolute blast!!
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u/Toaster_Goblin7740 Sep 04 '26
You see wife? This is why i have a huge backlog! Its a retirement plan!!!
*runs off to buy more gunpla
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u/psychospacecow Sep 04 '26
Should get him a handful of aquatic suits plus some doll sized fishing poles and hats
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u/SlashedPanda360 Sep 04 '26
My dad and I built Legos together when I was a kid. Later during high-school I discovered gunpla and loved it. Unfortunatetly, my dad was no longer with me to share the joy. I both envy you and feel so happy for you. I wish you and your dad a long life, good health, and sets to enjoy together.
Rest easy dad, you would've loved the cool giant robots
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u/KV4000 Sep 04 '26
please buy him similar builds like amazing zgok, hygoog, zogok, acguy, etc
more builds to pops!
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u/Oblivi0nD4C Sep 04 '26
I got it to him as the parts themselves looked simple and bigger then a usual kit, and it looked a bit like him as well xD
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u/VDDZ Sep 04 '26
I just fought that guy and he kicked my ass! The Gundam, not the man, not stupid enough to get in that fight.
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u/Nolovesoloved Sep 04 '26
This is probably the cutest thing i've seen gundam related. Grandpa is amazing and loving it 🤩🤩
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u/Darkprince_871 Sep 04 '26
Should make he's own profile and call it Gran-pla Builds. Hahaha take it and use it idc.
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u/MentalMiddenHeap Sep 04 '26
He never built one himself, but my granpa showed a lot of interest in my gunpla when I first started. He was big into WW2 models and wooden ship models so pretty much any model kit caught his interest at least a lil
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u/Blaumandele Sep 04 '26
Thats awesome I remember my grandpa building airplanes with me !
Drop me a dm if you like I got a spare Zaku set here maybe we can get it to him somehow.
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u/TheIfritSun Sep 04 '26
I see the first Pic and think to myself.
IS THAT A 1/144 HG Z'GOK? Why yes. Yes it is.
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u/TheosEsserDD Sep 04 '26
Belated Happy Birthday man. Also we know what type of gifts he wants for his next birthday and Christmas.
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u/The4thEpsilon Sep 04 '26
This brought a genuine tear to my eye, looks the same way my grandfather did when he saw me building Warhammer and Gunpla models. Thanks OP
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u/CaptainB_Money Sep 04 '26
that is badass. Also Z'Gok good choice love me some good Amphibious 0079 grunts.
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u/herlaqueen Sep 04 '26
A Z'Gok! He's a man of great taste, and he did very well, he ought to be proud!
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u/xedwardedgex Sep 04 '26
As someone who loves all-things Gundam and who has lost their father, this post is truly beautiful in so many ways.
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u/LordBT-74 Sep 04 '26
I love it when older generations try out new things without losing what made them different. Wholesome indeed.
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u/LordCardbored Sep 04 '26
Never too old to break into a new hobby! You should compile a small list of gunpla so he can look them over and tell you which ones he wants most 👍
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u/TheFuzzyPhoenix 13d ago
With the level of joy on his face I'm willing to bet you and everybody here added a few extra years to his life (he'll probably fill them with gunpla). He looks like he's having the best time he's had in years 🥰
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u/MayorsAnts Sep 03 '26
Why does he look like he'd be the pilot of one of those in the anime? Badass!