TEX MERQUISE

Hey. I'm Tex. Sometimes I build plastic models and sometimes I finish them.

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Trying not to be too sentimental about a #tbt buuut... getting to work the Gunpla Workshop at AX was really, really amazing. I definitely miss it. Making new friends and connecting with old ones (or meeting in person for the first time). I'm eagerly looking forward to teaching more workshops like that in the future for any con, build meet or wherever the opportunity strikes. . . #gunpla #gundam #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #gunplagirlgang #08thmstream #uc #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchcreative #twitchirl #instagundams #twitchstream #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirl https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzy9FNhBiAV/?igshid=y4ftwxfc73re

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"Shiro Amada, you're the worst soldier I've ever met". . Playing with the SD CS booster and of course Karen's GM Head. . #gunpla #gundam #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #gunplagirlgang #08thmstream #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchcreative #twitchirl #instagundams #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirls #buildoff #08thmsteam #gmhead https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNHlnLBToT/?igshid=ob02coeg6334

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Double fisting at a build meet is par for the course with @thosegundamguys . At least when I bartend. 😎 . #gunpla #gundam #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #gunplagirlgang #08thmstream #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchirl #instagundams #twitchstream #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirls #gbwc2019 #scgmc https://www.instagram.com/p/BywCRKZBKAw/?igshid=1dt7prscdz3b3

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Hikaru Ichijyo - 1/20 Max Factory figure. DYRL ver. I am now 2/4 on completed Macross builds (spoiler: the other two I have already started/abandoned). He's not perfect, but I got to try new things and learned a little more along the way. And now I'm done. Finally. The helmet is my favorite part. 🌌 🐟 . . #gunpla #macross #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #マクロス #ガンプラ  #ガンダム#plamo #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #macrossdelta #macrossfrontier #macrossplus #macross7 #macrosszero #macrossf #valkyrie #gerwalk #hasegawa #マクロスモデラーズ #dyrl #mecha #robots #macrossgram #gunplagirlgang https://www.instagram.com/p/ByjqCyNB6Bo/?igshid=1tlakdzxrhib4

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My current workspace...and as messy as it is, I've still seen worse. How out of control does your workspace get during a build? . . #gunpla #macross #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #マクロス #ガンプラ  #ガンダム#plamo #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #macrossdelta #macrossfrontier #gunplagirlgang #gunplagirls #gunplagirl #valkyrie #gerwalk #hasegawa #マクロスモデラーズ #dyrl #mecha #robots #macrossgram #twitch https://www.instagram.com/p/ByRre9GBPPM/?igshid=zkmijvl15xvh

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Felt like Hikaru's helmet needed a dash of carbon fiber. . . #gunpla #macross #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #マクロス #ガンプラ  #ガンダム#plamo #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #macrossdelta #macrossfrontier #macrossplus #macross7 #macrosszero #macrossf #valkyrie #gerwalk #hasegawa #マクロスモデラーズ #dyrl #mecha #robots #macrossgram #twitch https://www.instagram.com/p/ByIYEdXhQsu/?igshid=1gsqnieanixdt

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Misa is finally here! Maybe I should finish Hikaru before I start... . . #gunpla #macross #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #マクロス #ガンプラ  #ガンダム#plamo #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #macrossdelta #macrossfrontier #macrossplus #macross7 #macrosszero #macrossf #valkyrie #gerwalk #hasegawa #マクロスモデラーズ #dyrl #mecha #robots #macrossgram #twitch https://www.instagram.com/p/ByAs8LlhqrW/?igshid=48e2sv0txsqd

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A little snap progress on my Fei-Yen Kn. God I love her. This is going to be one of those builds that just makes me happy. Always build for you. It defeats the purpose if you're not doing it for yourself. . . #gunpla #gundam #virtualon #バーチャロン #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #gunplagirlgang #hobbies #newtype #mecha #twitch #gunplagirl #twitchirl #twitchstream #stream #gunplagirls #feiyen https://www.instagram.com/p/BxyypzpB9Io/?igshid=14eoih2enewvn

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Guess the kit if you can! It's ME project time with this one. Also for a mini throwdown at SCGMC ;) Answer in last hashtag! . . . . . #gunpla #gundam #virtualon #バーチャロン #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #gunplagirlgang #hobbies #newtype #mecha #twitch #gunplagirl #twitchirl #twitchstream #stream #gunplagirls #feiyen https://www.instagram.com/p/BxwU4vWAr9w/?igshid=15fruhj16h3tc

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After a ridiculous work trip and a long, fun weekend I am ready to do nothing but inhale paint and plastic for a while...with some exceptions. Starting up a mini-backlog of figures and just added my girl Nene from Bubblegum Crisis. Returning to my regularly scheduled bullshit tomorrow. . . #bubblegumcrisis #resin #vinyl #gunpla #gundam #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #gunplagirlgang #08thmstream #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchirl #instagundams #twitchstream #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirls https://www.instagram.com/p/BxaGSGNgXeu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9z52uikslpt9

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Icarus Wings of A Boy That Killed Adolescence - My contribution for the @gunplagirlgang buildoff. Inspired by the gold, melting skull of @jackofthedust . . This was an idea I had on the back burner for a while and am glad I got to finally experiment with it. He didn't turn out perfectly, but the blemishes work...and it was a ton of fun getting to take a heat gun to a pile of plastic. I'd do a couple things differently, but this was a fun build to learn from and get to share alongside the rest of the GGG! Better photos soon, homie was too wide to capture 😜 . #gunpla #gundam #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchcreative #twitchirl #instagundams #twitchstream #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirls #buildoff #gunplagirlgang #justcommunication #gundamwing https://www.instagram.com/p/BxF81HdhZqz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qrbo2y4eb8vw

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Icarus Wings of A Boy That Killed Adolescence - My contribution for the @gunplagirlgang buildoff. Inspired by the gold, melting skull of @jackofthedust . . This was an idea I had on the back burner for a while and am glad I got to finally experiment with it. He didn't turn out perfectly, but the blemishes work...and it was a ton of fun getting to take a heat gun to a pile of plastic. I'd do a couple things differently, but this was a fun build to learn from and get to share alongside the rest of the GGG! Better photos soon, homie was too wide to capture 😜 . #gunpla #gundam #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchcreative #twitchirl #instagundams #twitchstream #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirls #buildoff #gunplagirlgang #justcommunication #gundamwing https://www.instagram.com/p/BxF81HdhZqz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ly6h0t5ksmwc

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Needed a really expressive hand for my Wing for the #gunplagirlgang build off. My friend Jeremy warned me about the possibility of the Wild Hand joints being too small for the MG Wing polycaps. He was right, but I improvised. 😉 I removed the female polycap in the wrist for room, used a spare polycap from a Petitgguy on the male hand polycap, then pushed the improvised ball joint into the socket. Volia! A fully articulate wrist 😜 . . #gunpla #gundam #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #uc #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchcreative #twitchirl #instagundams #twitchstream #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirls #buildoff https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw_gXoQhgTj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13ensrmn83yar

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Needed a really expressive hand for my Wing for the #gunplagirlgang build off. My friend Jeremy warned me about the possibility of the Wild Hand joints being too small for the MG Wing polycaps. He was right, but I improvised. 😉 I removed the female polycap in the wrist for room, used a spare polycap from a Petitgguy on the male hand polycap, then pushed the improvised ball joint into the socket. Volia! A fully articulate wrist 😜 . . #gunpla #gundam #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #08thmstream #uc #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchcreative #twitchirl #instagundams #twitchstream #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirls #buildoff https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw_gXoQhgTj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13ensrmn83yar

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Thank you everyone who came by the stream last night to kick off our Bluefin Builds! We snapped together the 1/144 Falcon - Lando Calrissian Ver. from @bluefinbrands (or would that be a Ver.Cal? 😜) It is an extremely well thought out kit; Able to be snapped together in one sitting, come with TWO sets of decals (green sticker & waterslides), the clear parts you don't have to worry about as anything you snip off/could leave a mark on gets hidden, barely any worry some nubs (though the hull has some thick ones), great option parts, has its own stand. BUT my favorite part? The instructions have a little "CHECK" panel after each completed section. These little checkpoints felt like little gold stars on my homework. Made me feel accomplished and were incredibly encouraging unlike the laundry list of instructions we're used to. It made all the difference in getting this kit snap-fit in a couple hours. . CHECK ☑️ out Bluefin's Star Wars Day kits and figures at bluefinbrands.com/star-wars-day.html . Link in bio. 😂 . #starwars #gunpla #gundam #starwarsday #maythe4thbewithyou #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #gunplagirlgang #08thmstream #uc #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchcreative #twitchirl #instagundams #twitchstream #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirls #sponsored (at Mos Eisley, Tatooine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7L1PUBupD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ftt4yvbifv5y

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Some of y'all may have figured it out by now, but today I'm excited to announce my sponsorship with @bluefinbrands / @bandaiamerica ! That's right. The Maganac was just the tip of the iceberg. We're going to be getting all sorts of goodies to check out and build together. Since May 4th is right around the corner, I got the 1/144th Falcon without even playing a hand of sabacc. Not too shabby! . You don't have to wait till the 4th to start celebrating though. Check out Bluefin's Star Wars Day kits and figures at bluefinbrands.com/star-wars-day.html . Link in bio. . #starwars #gunpla #gundam #starwarsday #maythe4thbewithyou #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #toyphotography #plamo #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #gunplagirlgang #08thmstream #uc #hobbies #mecha #twitch #twitchcreative #twitchirl #instagundams #twitchstream #stream #toyartistry #gunplagirls #sponsored https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2Uz_hBVna/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dlx8s0kq32lg

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My goal today was to get everything primed and I made it. Tomorrow: paint test, preshade and getting that primary coat on. I think I already know which green I'm going with but we'll see. Four days till Vegas. . . #plamo #f5e #tigerii #northrup #ipms #fighterjet #ipmsusa #uc #hobbies #gundammarker #newtype #mecha #instagundams #toyartistry #toyphotography #gunplagirls #gunpla #gundam #redbottombuilder #buildnboujee #ガンプラ  #ガンダム #tex #texmerquise #gunplabuildersassociation #twitch https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwi4xlgBn_H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jje7npsh0y8h