Shakhed Conforti
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
At only 9 years old, Shakhed built a Bandai 1/144 scale RX-78-2 and added battle damage with a hot knife and soldering iron. The lone Gundam’s derelict state was enhanced with custom-mixed paint colors for a rusty appearance, salt weathering, and dry-brushing. Tim asked if the Gundam had lost. Shakhed assured him, “No, it won.” We believe him, as the Mobile Suit stands victorious atop a base of foam, rocks, and model foliage.