No.12612 [Last50 Posts]
edit- locked per request because old thread is old
Gunpla/Plamo General #5: Happy New Year! did anyone actually participate in the group build edition
What're you guys working on currently? I'm using my Dendrobium as a table, and working on SDs.
What kits are you guys looking forward to? Gonna grab a 1/100 Graze tomorrow.
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Tr8UyF2Xg5Ojqw0sxcO7oIG7IIsJPes3lMO5pHZKu5o
READ THE GUIDE
For those of you just joining us, please read this guide. Please read it before asking questions as there is a chance it has already been answered there.
For those unfamiliar, "Plamo" is a shortened form of "plastic model." If it's made of plastic, someone can probably help you here.
>"If you're new, you're gonna fuck up. Don't worry! If you're experienced, don't make the new people worry!"
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The guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Tr8UyF2Xg5Ojqw0sxcO7oIG7IIsJPes3lMO5pHZKu5o
And a handy guide to other types of plamo:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa/Airfix%20Model%20World%20Specia%20(Scale%20Modelling%20Step-By-Step).pdf
Watch Kawaguchi explain simple and useful Gunpla tips to you! : Fun to build GUNPLA - Basic Tools
Gundam Lineart: http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1
And remember to read the guide!
Also did anyone besides Orange Knight take place in the group build? Cockmail was taken down by German cops, so I can't see any entries; although the days leading up to the deadline didn't get anything. I gotta start working on my organization skills.
also what you faggot GMs think of the new general pic? Should I start making them gifs?
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No.12613
>>12612
Should I start making them gifs?
I wouldn't even have known it was a gif unless you said that.
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No.12615
Got a HGUC marasai coming in the mail, should be here in a few days.
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No.12617
>tfw made the OP twice.
Trying to psych myself up to finish the jesta.
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No.12625
I think the GIF's are cool.
kinda like slideshow me thinks.
anyway, showing my non-decaled Astray yet
Created a thread withput realizing. Embarrassing >.<
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No.12626
>>12625
Your webm seems to glitch out a little bit after about three seconds.
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No.12627
>>12626
yeah, weird.
i should've posted pics instead. Will post once i'm at home
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No.12629
>>12617
What's up with those legs?
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No.12632
>>12612
have a prototype gouf tactical demonstrator coming friday, been a big gouf fan since 08th MS
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No.12633
>>12629
Metal Gear Jesta, I think
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No.12634
r8 my first non-screwed up WIP paint job
p-please be gentle
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No.12635
>>12629
I rebuilt them as a reverse joint to practice scratch building.
>>12634
Blue/10 looks clean man.
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No.12637
>made OP twice with sloppy snap-builds
ayy
I'm building the HGIBO Graze Kai and Jesus, what wizardry is this? It's like a $12 tiny old Master Grade.
I sincerely hope this level of quality continues past the IBO HG kits.
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No.12648
>>12637
Wait until you get to the 1/100 Graze, it's so damn fun.
>>12634
Looks good from here.
Also a bit unrelated since not mainly gunpla, but toy related. Anyone in orange county going to the Bluefin warehouse liquidation? One of my sources sent me a list of what they're selling; not much gunpla, and no modern kits like IBO
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No.12656
So I want to get started with gunpla and I found on my local hobby store the following models I am interested in:
Zeta Gundam (MSZ-006) RG
Zaku Ground Set HG
RX-78-2 MG( I picked the Origin version because I think it looks the best)
Are there any problems in quality with these?
Also I would really like to know if a gray and/or brown marker would be fine for panel lining since the store doesn't have any others and I would have to wait for 3 weeks for them to arrive from amazon.
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No.12657
>>12656
Do you even have to ask?
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No.12658
>>12657
You mean that I definitely need the black marker or that the zaku model is awesome? ( I also think it is)
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No.12659
>>12658
Get the zaku and sieg for days.
Also, black really helps the panels stand out.
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No.12660
>>12659
Thank you very much. I guess I will have to order the marker from ebay and wait a couple of weeks for the black marker.
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No.12661
>>12656
The RG Zeta is a bit fiddly because of the transformation, so it might not be the best choice for your first Real Grade. It's still a good kit though.
Aside from that, those look like good choices.
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No.12662
>>12656
RG Zeta stands out as the worst kit I've ever built due to its transformation. Godspeed brother.
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No.12664
>>12662
I want to love the RG zeta as it looks so beautiful, but its SO flimsy in MS mode and when transforming i just cant reccomend it.
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No.12677
>>12627
>>12625
Posted, finally. Dunno whats up with my ISP
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No.12678
>>12656
>>12658
Be prepared for washes, learn dry brushing as well and get some silver paint. Lastly there are little people included there so you might want to paint them
I'd agree with zeta, but it's not that bad from my experience. Just dont transform it a lot
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No.12679
>>12677
Acguy head burger gatling master race
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No.12681
I took some decals from an old F-16 fighter kit and used them to give more character to a GM ground type MG I weathered. I also painted the rifle Nato green because I figured it would look better than the off white it is supposed to be.
Also weathered an old HG GM Cold District type and gave him a grizzly decal from the same F-16 kit.
My next project is hitting my Kampfer mg with some micah blue.
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No.12689
I have a general question with real grades. Do you guys have a problem with the stand adapters? They hold VERY tight the first time you place your RG on them, and them seem to get weaker every time you take the RG off the stand. They appear to just clip on to the bottom of the frame, which seems to lead to problems with the nubs getting worn down and being unable to hold their bulk. My Z'Gok RG can't stay on the stand, and my Destiny has problems staying on the stand. Is this because of how heavy they are? Am I just doing the attachment wrong?
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No.12690
>>12677
That is exceedingly shiny.
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No.12691
>>12681
damn dude those jims look sweet, those decals fit perfectly on them, really looks like the type of stuff feddies would slap on their MSs, like a squad insignia.
>tfw cant into gunpla because severe anxiety+shaky hands and on top of that im stuck in a favela in northeast brazil
im probably going to die without even assembling a fucking HG.
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No.12693
>>12691
Thanks friend, I don't know how hard it is to get gunpla in Brazil. Can you guys order via hobbylink japan or amazon? I've built a ton of kits, and most look pretty decent with just a little sanding and a top coat of flat matte. Hell most of my kits just have panel lining and some light painting to make thing anime accurate. I'm sure you could order a couple of cheap High Grades and put them together.
I chose the GM Ground Type's dragon decal because the Kojima Battalion was deployed in Southeast Asia. I also chose the 04th Team because Monsha and Burning were two of my favorites from 0083.(Though they never say if they used Ground Gundams or GMs to my knowledge.)
The GM Cold District Type I plan on using as a diorama with some Hygoggs later, but I'm declaring him a member of Grizzly Squadron, a Federation unit fighting for oil reserves in Alaska.
>>12677
I hope that is going in a contest, it looks great.
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No.12695
>>12693
>Can you guys order via hobbylink japan or amazon?
shit man, im quite poor and the taxes on importing stuff here are up the wazoo, to make things work im very dumb and nervous when it comes to online shopping, i would never be able to successfully import a kit with my intelligence and luck even if i could afford the damn thing plus the shipping.
>attempt to buy SupCom FA off steam
>see the form you have to fill with your info
>freeze for a few minutes trying to wonder what the fuck goes where
>after inputting all data credit card company goes "lol, how about no?" for no fucking reason at all and refuses to work
but hey, atleast i got gundam breaker 2, its a good substitute for the real deal.
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No.12696
>>12695
>to make things work
Hey hands, i told you to type the word "worse" not "work". this is what happens when you lose control of your life and post on /m/ at 05:34 AM, i should just crash on the bed already.
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No.12697
>>12689
Nah man, the plastic wears down on those connectors. I just pose RGs once and leave them alone for a couple months if I need to use stands.
>>12693
Here's an old /toy/ buying guide, hope it'll help.
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No.12698
>>12697
Ah thanks, I was just wondering. My destiny stays on his stand, he is just…feels less stable than the stand adapter that comes with the 1/144 stand.
Also in general, I think real grades look great but I am very annoyed at how they have all these tiny parts that fall off. I love building and displaying them, but they are pain to pose.
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No.12715
>>12693
I'm still thinking about it
>>12690
I like things shiny
>>12679
Another shot of the Acguy head burger gatling
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No.12731
i finished building my X2 and model itself is ok, but the gun and the sword come molded in blue, without all the yellow like on my third picture. Also, the X2 can't really hold its shotlance, so i'm thinking of gluing it in its hand.
also it says in the manual to get that tattered look on the cloak to just cut it up like that but i want it to look really fucked up; tears and burn holes and shit.
anyway, do you guys have some recommended yellow paint to make my X2 pretty and do you have any ideas for the shotlance and the cloak?
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No.12732
>>12731
Might not hurt to make copies of the cloak if you can. Otherwise the build looks great, friend.
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No.12734
>>12731
Tamiya's yellow is a perfect match for that. You'll want to prime in light grey and do 2-3 coats of yellow over that since it's a dark part.
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No.12746
Sorry in advance for all the links
I am just starting out and I want to know if the following things will suffice.
I have ordered a black, gray and brown fine tip pen. I already have a bunch of tools so I won't be needing any more for the models. I was also thinking of buying modeling glue( pic related) in order to use it like the guy in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikk7ybBiP1I
Would that work? I also really liked how his zaku turned out so I am also interested in weathering it like the guy did. Are these markers any good for that?
Gundam Marker Real Touch Set 2
Finally are these matt sprays any good for gundam models?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001W03PS6?keywords=mr%20super%20clear&qid=1454003650&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006O6D8FS?keywords=mr%20super%20clear&qid=1454003650&ref_=sr_1_3&sr=8-3
Thanks for the advice
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No.12749
>>12746
Oh, and does weathering have a similar effect with dry brushing? And what kind of paint do I use when dry brushing?
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No.12752
>>12746
> I already have a bunch of tools so I won't be needing any more for the models.
That's what you say now.
He's just using Tamiya Mr. Cement. It's this http://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-87012-Plastic-Cement-20/dp/B002CDPZDK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1454047820&sr=8-4&keywords=mr+cement
$6 no Amazon, but most hobby shops that carry Asian shit will usually sell it for $3-4. Get the green thin version too, since thin seeps into cracks allowing you to seal some hard to get spots.
iirc, Gundam real touch markers are made for beginners to try weathering. They're pretty shit once you branch out, but they're a great place to try starting out. I use the grey one for panel lining because of the fat brush and how watery it is.
>weathering have a similar effect with dry brushing
Dry brushing is a type of weathering. Weathering is a general term to represent various techniques from bullet holes, to rust.
The paint you use for dry brushing doesn't matter, it's just the technique. You get some paint on a brush, dry it off, and brush edges of a model.
>Finally are these matt sprays any good for gundam models?
I've never used those brands before. I think they're going to be very thick though, since they're not made for model kits/hobby.
drybrush guides
http://www.scalemodelguide.com/painting-weathering/painting-guide/general-info-drybrushing/
http://www.finescale.com/how-to/articles/2002/10/basics-of-dry-brushing
http://otakurevolution.com/content/laymans-gunpla-guide-dry-brushing-tutorial
http://www.ghostofzeon.com/diy/detailing/dry_brushing.html
Just build the AGE1 I got from that Bluefin sale, shit was actually less than Yen price. I highly recomment the kit; the engineering is ridiculously fun.
Also got the Kabuto Figurise, fuck those stickers man.
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No.12755
>>12752
Thank you very much for all the info.
I found a bunch of old oil paints( and when I say a bunch I mean a lot) in one of my drawers so I decided to use these by dry brushing instead of the markers for the weathering.
I will probably not get any matt sprays since I am not that keen of their effect and from what I have seen I actually prefer the models that the spray is not used on.
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No.12756
>>12755
Oh fuck, oil paints? Like pastels and shit? I don't think that works with gunpla. Ive tried mixing some modeling cement with pastels to make a weird melting paste.
Enamel, acrylic, are for hand painting, with acrylic being the most beginner friendly.
Since I think you're going to work on bare plastic, at leat try sanding the kit. It makes the plastic look better without swirls and inconsistencies, and helps paint hold on better.
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No.12760
>>12756
Not pastels. I mean like the stuff in the pic. I have a bunch of them that I can use.
Btw what exactly do you mean by sanding the kit? Just rubbing the areas I want to paint with sand paper?
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No.12767
>>12760
Sand the entire surface area with 800-1000 grit paper.
Oil paints make great streaking effects.
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No.12768
>>12767
Ok, I will do what you told me with the sand paper and I will try the streaking effects.
I was actually thinking of completely repainting the Char's Zaku that I bought with the paint but it will probably be really hard.
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No.12773
>>12768
I don't think you can repaint an entire kit with oil paint, just weather. I might be wrong though, but I've never heard of it recommended.
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No.12774
>>12773
I have seen a couple of videos on youtube of people doing it and it is basically the same thing as the warhammer models. You first spray all the parts with a black spray and then paint with the brush.
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No.12776
>>12773
Oh and do you have any idea if that will work as an alternative to mr super clear? I found it in a local hobby shop
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No.12842
My first "Wing" type Gundam and I've learned two things.
1. I love him and he looks dope even though he's only halfway finished right now.
2. Fuck these things crazy ass double jointed knees and elbows. What a fucking pain in the ass to keep straight…
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No.12851
>>12842
Damn that's nice. That's the HG right?
Also does anyone have both versions of AGE2? I wanna see what a double bullet with the age2 normal's beam rifle looks like in transformed mode, but I can't find pics online.
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No.12852
>>12851
It's the MG but it doesn't have any markings or the bells and whistles on yet and I still haven't had a chance to build the wings.
He's a little small for a MG without his wings and effect parts on but he's got good clean lines and sticks out quite well. I'll upload more once I get a chance to get back to work. The "Beam Cloaks" on this kit are huge and eye catching and I don't even have those off the runners yet.
One shitty thing though, it has very HG style hands. Just some gripping fists, shooting hands and these Jojo's Pose-esque ones.
Also seconded you, I've been looking at the AGE2 for awhile and considering pulling the trigger but I just ordered two of those Gusion/Gusion Rebake combo kits so I can build Mecha Fucking Shiva and that ate up my Gunpla budget for the month.
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No.12853
>>12852
Ah I couldn't tell, the mg is really plain looking like the HG. Lemme know how those beam capes fit, the HG ones can't hold on at all.
Also I dunno if I wanna get age2 or not, I might just get the SD set, since I can't decide if I want to get a metal build or not.
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No.12854
I need a new plastic file, my basic-ass Tamiya files have smoothed and rusted.
What's the best flat file I can buy for a modest sum that wont quickly go smooth or rust?
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No.12855
>>12678
I never even transformed mine because I was scared it would fall apart. I probably built it wrong like I always do…
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No.12856
Finished my Gusion Rebake (for now), very nice kit aside from the same problems the HG barbatos had (torso not feeling very secure, hips swing too easily). Sorry for shit phone quality, have to get a proper camera.
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No.12857
>>12856
such a fucking garbage mobile suit design
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No.12860
>>12856
Looks great
So they're using a decal to cover that huge space along the axes edge? Looks easy enough to paint though. Does it have a lot of back heavy issues? There are tons of images of it standing just fine on it's own but it looks like it would be mad back heavy.
>>12857
I really like it, looks like something you might see in a fucked up Armored Core though instead of Gundam.
I SUPER dig the eight armed version.
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No.12861
A little heavy but he can stand straight just fine, shame the axe is in a seperate kit. Have some Ryusei-Go pics.
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No.12868
Holy shit, so a friend of mine is mass-producing the Origin big axe and sniper rifle in 1/100 scale.
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No.12870
>>12868
Absolutely wonderful.
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No.12872
>>12868
Ah scratch that, he didn't make them, he just found the pics. It's another modeler named Bono.
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No.12875
>>12861
By far my favorite of the Graze kits so far. That big dumb thruster on the back is just too good and begging to be chromed.
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No.12882
few design ideas
>Dom with Gouf heat rod arm
>MP guncannon with Alex gatling
>GNX with Gyan asthetics and shield
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No.12890
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No.12891
>>12890
that´s a pretty cool thing!
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No.12892
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No.12895
>>12892
>>12890
I don't think I've ever seen a kit like that before.
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No.12912
>>12895
I believe it's the clear trans am 00 real grade
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No.12917
>>12895
>>12912
yup, That's the RG 00 Raiser Clear Expo.
Still have the Raiser and weapons to do. But i'm not able to paint yet due to weather. (painting the innrframe)
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No.12922
>>12856
Looks like a fun kit. I'm not crazy about all the stickers. I want to get the 1/100 scale but I'm annoyed that it's a Gusion/Gusion Rebake combo. I just want one or the other.
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No.12933
>>12892
Time to wire up some leds.
I finally managed to get some work done over the weekend.
>tfw drilled pilot holes and realized I'm out of pins for the head gatlings
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No.12934
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No.12936
>>12933
wish I wasn't poor and could afford an airbrush
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No.12951
>>12934
MG GN-X
>>12936
You can hand paint too anon!
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No.12952
>>12892
>entirely pink
It looks like a queer.
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No.12953
>>12952
Don't be so judgmental on how mechs live their lives, anon. If it prefers the company of a Zaku over a Nobel Gundam, then so be it.
>>12951
Airbrushing is a lot easier than hand-painting, though.
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No.12957
rookie here, i'm on my third MG and i noticed my panel line pens going to shit so i've put a fullstop on detailing this guy cuz i don't wanna fuck him all up
the end of the pens lookin kinda frayed and isn't leaving a good line, i find myself rubbing a lot off
any known quick fix for this or should i just order up a new pen?
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No.12967
>>12953
>Easier
It can be if you go lazy mode. More economical though that's for sure.
>>12957
If your pens are fraying it's time to kick them to the curb.
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No.12971
So after owning this guy for a year, I finally got a gundam panel lining marker and lined him up.
Sorry for the shit quality.
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No.12975
>>12967
>time to kick them to the curb.
i figured as much, more than just one this time
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No.12976
>>12957
>i find myself rubbing a lot off
lewd
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No.12977
>>12957
>>12957
I'd say just order a new pen. Find a place online that sells them cheap and buy like three grey and three black. I'm a rookie too but it seems inevitable that pen tips fray if you're too rough with them.
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No.12978
>>12977
i bought a handful of those sakura pens i saw in one of the online guides, they seem nice outside of modeling anyway
had a lot of fun building red warrior though, made me realize how much of a blunder my first MG purchases were (rx78 3.0 and an old ingram)
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No.12979
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No.12996
>>12979
God damn do I love that thing's bid dumb helmet and it's fucking Sephiroth wing.
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No.12997
>>12979
Man that kit's so old and disappointing. Good luck with it.
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No.13003
>>12979
How you going to paint it anon?
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No.13004
>>13003
>He thinks I have the skill to paint it.
I'll be using a black marker to panel line, and that's about it.
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No.13005
>>13004
We all have to start somewhere, dude.
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No.13008
So, SD kits are kinda fun but way more work than they look to make look presentable…Sloppy but fun, I especially love my Pepto Bismo beam saber.
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No.13009
>>13008
>actually getting the flop that is SD EX kits
anon please, the chest vents are stickers
STICKERS
IN 2016!
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No.13010
>>13008
Whcih is why I painted them…?
It was five dollars and I had never built a SD kit before. I thought it might be a fun thing to toy around with and I had fun doing exactly that.
I did see that sticker sheet though…no fucking clue how the fuck you're supposed to put those things on the vents, that seems more annoying than painting it.
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No.13011
>>13009
>IN 2016!
John Oliver pls
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No.13012
>>13010
m8 the old SD kit with the actual molded vents looked and is articulated better than the SD EX kit
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No.13013
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No.13021
>>13008
Good work on it. I like the shading on the head a lot.
>>13005
A clean build is fine too.
I've painted like 3 whole parts this week.
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No.13023
>>13021
All you're making me do is want an MG GN-X more
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No.13031
>>13010
If you're in the mood for another SD The Hi-Nu is pretty awesome. SD Sazabi is nice too but there are a lot of thrusters to paint.
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No.13032
>>13031
Actually…that sounds like something I would be into…thanks for the tip anon!
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No.13035
are there any youtube channels or similiar worth keeping tabs on for kit reviews?
I mostly watch ZakuAurelius stuff, his videos are a bit lengthy but he doesn't have a spergy voice and keeps the camera on the kit the whole time
my bad if this has been gone over before
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No.13039
>>13035
>needing videos
Just use Dalong nigga
>>13012
SD kits from 2006-2008 had the same articulation as HG kits; they even shared the same polycaps. Things went downhill with the 00 SD kits.
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No.13046
>>13035
I'll watch Type V3's stuff, the HLJ guys tend to do a super good job reviewing the new kits when they come out, Prime92's videos are fine if you can handle his weird need to use that dumb vocal changer…
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No.13047
so I'm thinking of getting an origin RX-78 but i want to customize it so it looks like the prototype in the beginning of the origin manga but with the black and white paint job.
The only problem I'm having is how to get the eyes to that sunglasses look.
The only idea I can come up with is to cannibalize a visor from some 1/144 GM kit and try to trim it down to size, but i think that would be hard to do without making the clear part look like shit.
Any other ideas?
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No.13049
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No.13050
>>13047
The origin's an MG, a 1/144 GM visor would be tiny as shit. You could use plastic soda bottles, I know 40k modelers that use them as clear pla plate substitutes. They're easy as fuck o get, and you can practice with shaping/cutting them.
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No.13053
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No.13059
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No.13063
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No.13064
>>13063
why would you post this
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No.13065
>>13064
drunk bet with a friend
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No.13070
>>13063
Patrick really should have been a hambrabi.
Adding that idea to the backlog.
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No.13071
>>13070
I picked the O because of the cat. You'd be surprised how many MS look like Patrick and squidward. Spongebob was the hardest and I was about to go gelgoog because of the snout, then I saw the original gunboy design for gundam.
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No.13075
>>12681
Same anon here, I just got done blasting most of the armor for my mg kampfer with micah. I'm going to enter it in a local competition.Also painted the panzer faust warheads olive drab.
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No.13080
>>13071
I can see it.
Sandy could be a grimoire or a hi mock.
>>13075
Looks good man. You should detail all his chest verniers.
GN-X san should be standing soon.
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No.13084
>>13080
Thank man. Just picked up all my paint today, so I can start on the weapons tomorrow.
Your gnx is really beautiful, can't wait to see it finished. I love how smooth the color separation looks.
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No.13085
>>13080
God damn sir, that's clean as hell.
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No.13088
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No.13092
>>13080
Oh man that looks fierce. Can't wait to see it finished.
Ended up picking up a rebake due to peer pressure instead of waiting for a decent price. The entire inner frame comes on 1 runner and is labelled "barbatos 3" or something along those lines, so I'm expecting the next barbatos to use the exact same frame. It's the same pieces as the original kit though, just with like 4 more pieces for the gusion's different biceps/hands
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No.13093
What do you think of my HG Zaku?(Please be gentle, this is my first model ever)
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No.13094
>>13093
Panel lining needs work, also that pose is rigid
the shoulder mounted shield on a zaku is meant to rotate, it shouldn't be sticking up like that
also it looks like you're trying for a stabilizing pose, try bending the zaku's right leg and leave the other leg extended
a good way to practice posing gunpla in my own opinion is practicing the pose yourself
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No.13096
>>13093
The fingers look really awkward on that hand.
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No.13097
I actually have not done the panel lining yet because the weathering is freshly painted and so I am leaving it to dry. (There is not a lot of panel line to be done on the model anyways)
I fixed the pose and the shield and now it looks much better. Thanks for the tips.
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No.13108
>>13092
isn't the next barbatos a square chested monstrosity though? I did an HG barbatos recently but what i probably should have guessed is that the IBO suits are baby sized compared to UC suits, also it's sticker hell which sucks since i don't own any paints yet
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No.13138
>>13108
I think the ibo suits are around the same size as early UC stuff. Yeah the new barbatos is pretty gay, and I hate how there are so many kits of it; my friend said it's basically an army building grunt, and I agree. I originally thought barbatos upgrades would be in armor upgrade kits.
I also ended up snagging those 1/100 resin weapoms my friend's friend from Korea made. They're fucking huge holy shit. Gonna recast them since limited number and just give them out to people.
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No.13143
>>13138
Would scanning and then 3D printing them be feasible? Just curious whether casting stuff like its 1988 is still the way to go if you want to make your own models or 3D printing has already become sophisticated enough that you can use computers effectively for such endavours.
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No.13145
>>13143
I don't know how to do that, nor do I have the tools. I was planning on giving a resin copy to my friend who's in industrial design (toy design major) and see if he can 3d print one.
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No.13147
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No.13151
Some kits I finished. Put gloss topcoat on all the zeon models, and painted turn a's cow.
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No.13152
>the two MG's I want are hideously overpriced
>the HG of the new Gerbera Tetra is P-Bandai and also hideously overpriced
>NOBODY TOLD ME ABOUT THE VAFF
Does anyone have any experience pre-ordering kits from AmiAmi? I'm probably gonna end up getting the Vaff.
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No.13154
>>13152
The GM cannon being an exclusive hurts, especially since the Zaku Cannon is a main release. I totally sympathize with the Gerbera redesign, because FUCKING BANDAI made Aina Sahalin's proto Dom/Zaku hybrid an exclusive.I really want to display it next to my MG Ball K type.
What does Vaff stand for? Is that the proto zaku?
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No.13157
>tfw they wont release more turn a stuff
I just want a FLAT or a kapool.
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No.13161
Hello /m/, I just got into models starting with New Year's where I managed to find these two kits for $30. Char came out perfectly but I fucked up with two D-6 parts for the normal Zaku so now he has no leg coils ;_;
Now that I've had them on my shelf for a while, I want to get an MG RX-78-2, but can't decide whether to get the origin or the 3.0 model. Any anons with experience with either model?
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No.13164
>>13161
It depends on if you either want a core fighter or an extra rifle and effect parts.
I personally have the MG Gundam the Origin myself, though it's currently sitting unbuilt until I finish snapping this RG 00 Raiser together.
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No.13168
>>13161
i got the 3.0 as my first MG and although its a fancy as fuck kit, i wouldn't recommend if you claim you just got into models
it takes about a billion water transfers to look half as cool as it does in the promo art and has some pretty bad stickers too (the gold you see on the elbows in the pictures are sliver thin foil stickers which get wrecked when you move the elbow) , the elbows were much more complex than other mgs i've done for pretty much the same amount of articulation too
you definitely gotta be feeling confident with your detailing skills to get the most out of it
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No.13170
>>13161
Look into the Gundam 2.0 if you are a fan of the anime.
3.0 is amazing if you like the hyper realistic look and the challenging build.
The Origin version is neat, it comes with a lot of stuff and has pretty good articulations. Plus weapon effect parts.
But the 2.0 has several advantages.
-Very stable model
-anime accurate proportions and lack of panels to look more like the show Rx-78
-All of the RX-78's weapons( including the javelin, gundam hammer, and super napalm attachment for the rifle.
- A stand for the core fighter.
Here are dalong's pics for comparison
Origin http://www.dalong.net/review/mg/m190/m190_p.htm
3.0 http://www.dalong.net/review/mg/m172/m172_p.htm
2.0 http://www.dalong.net/review/mg/m111/m111_p.htm
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No.13171
Anyone doing Armored Core Kits?
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No.13172
So the REVIVE Gyan is apparently coming in May, where did Gyan-Anon go?
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No.13174
>>13171
Not 'til I find a few more AC3 kits.
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No.13187
>>13171
>Prospero burning in the background
Remove Space Yiff.
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No.13188
>>12731
>>12731
X2 guy here again
I tried painting the parts with some leftover yellow paint I found, but the corners of the parts don't want to be painted, the paint doesn't stay on.
The only idea I have is to trim the edges a bit with a dull knife and then try and paint the corners again, but i think I'll get the same results.
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No.13194
>>13188
It's hard for any paints to stick if you don't apply any primer on the surface.My advice is to apply multiple layers in thin even coats.
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No.13195
>>13194
And try using sable brushes
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No.13196
>>13188
One thing that helps is applying dawn soap before you get painting. I use a toothbrush to scrub down my kits before I take them off the runners because models have an anti mold coating that makes it hard for paints to stick.
Also what kind of paint are you using specifically?
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No.13205
anybody here have experience with making custom joints or modifying joints?
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No.13222
>>12854
Just buy a standard steel microfile and don't forget to oil it or cover it with petroleum jelly.
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No.13244
This is a zaku f2 I weathered with a file and some tamiya weathering powder. He's going to be part of a squad with a dom tropen, gouf custom, and zaku sniper. Think neuen bitter's ragtag African unit in 0083.
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No.13248
I have a new Strike. I'm thinking whether I can make it into something with a Lightning BWS Mk II, has anyone tried using a lightning BWS on a non Zeta/Delta suit?
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No.13264
>>13188
I tried to warn you anon, primer is necessary. Strip it in alcohol and try a gundam marker if you want to go lazy mode.
>>13205
Extensive. What you need anon?
>>13248
Anything is possible if you're willing to cut and paste. I turned a BWS and a dark matter booster into a sinanju backpack.
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No.13267
So I live in a remote location with no hobby shops within at least a 70 mile radius
And I just moved here and have nothing, no building supplies at all because I haven't built a plamo in years, but I have a Tsugumori mk2 shipping right now.
I know I'll need plastic nippers, sandpaper and razors at least, but the "crafts" store in my town doesn't even carry those, and I would like to paint at least the Tsugumori. Anyone want to recommend somewhere for buying what I'll need online / airbrush and paint kits all in one stop, and what cement to use and all that?
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No.13268
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No.13269
>>13268
For primers i recommend Tamiya primers, and for hand painting i recommend Vallejo paints or Tamiya paints if you're handy with an air brush. You also need thinners to clean your brushes.
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No.13271
>>13267
READ THE GUIDE
Best of everything:
>Sprue cutter - Xuron 410
>Plastic cement - Plastruct Bondene
>Paint for handpainting - Vallejo acrylics and the P3 range
>Paint for airbrushing - Gaia notes and Mr color
>Brushes - Princeton art range
>Airbrush - badger renegade velocity or iwata hpcs
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No.13272
>>13244
hey great job with that weathering, i find the third picture really amusing because it looks like your zaku is armed with a huge M4 instead of a MMP 78, its amazing how much the stocks are similar.
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No.13273
>>13268
>needle tweezers
>superglue
>advanced
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No.13276
>>13272
Thanks friend. I plan on posting the rest of the 67th mobile squadron when I get the chance. Currently working on weathering my zaku . I totally agree on the m4 stock, I love how "modern" it makes the zaku machine gun look.
If anyone is curious, this is what I did.
Used dawn soap and toothbrush to scrub off the factory anti mold junk.
Took decals from an old fighter kit and put them on the shield.
Used a file to make gashes in the armor, and roughened the edges of the shield.
Dug into the shield to try and make impact damage.
Added tamiya weathering powder to make certain gashes look like glancing blow from a beam saber or bullet.
Finally finished with some tamiya flat clear to see in the decals and weathering.
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No.13277
>>13276
*seal in.
And I meant I was currently working on a zaku 1 sniper.
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No.13282
>>13172
I can't wait for Revive kits from Zeta/ZZ. If they make a ZZ revive that doesn't have a million stickers I'll be able to die happy. I'm tempted to just get the MG.
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No.13283
>>13268
I'd avoid using superglue and instead use thin model cement. I learned on my first few HGs when super gluing crests into the head that superglue leaves a white residue around the area when it dries.
I got the glue at a hobby shop and it said right on the damn bottle that it doesn't leave residue.
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No.13284
>>13282
Actually fuck it, I think I will get the MG. My goal some day is to have a shelf dedicated to the Argama's suits from Zeta to ZZ. I might as well go MG since the Hyaku Shiki 2.0 looks fantastic.
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No.13285
hey /m/, I don't usually post here, but I wanted to show these to a friend, so I might as well show them to you.
Tallgeese was used as a painting test, and…. well I'm not proud of it, or my camera being really shitty, but it was a fun build, and I figured I might as well show it and latest off.
my connection is so shitty that I can't post two pictures at the same time
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No.13286
>>13285
Barbatos I got from an anime store while on vacation, it was overpriced as fuck compared to the amazon prices, but I decided "fuck it not everyday I can find Gunpla in person."
I have zero knowledge about iron blooded children, but the model was fun as hell to build.
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No.13287
>>13172
Oh shit, that looks nice. Any idea of the price at this point? I have put off Gunpla for so long, I'll probably get into it if the Geraba and Revive Gyan are cheapish.
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No.13288
>>13244
Rock on realism bro. Looking forward to seeing more.
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No.13289
>>13287
It's gonna be like 1,200 yen, so around 12-13 USD. These revive kits are really cheap because bandai is trying to maximize quality while being close to the original price.
>>13286
Love the mace, how stable is he? I had to do a bit of glueing to make my graze playworthy.
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No.13290
>>13288
Thanks man! I love the grunt war machines in gundam, and making them look like realistic military weapons is why I love cannon fodder suits.Did you do that gouf custom you posted?
Update: so I lost the cable connector for the zaku 1 sniper, but I don't have enough time or inclination to modify it or order another kit before my local hobby competiton. So I drilled a hole in my dra-c's Gatling gun and glued the chord into it. Now he's a zaku 1heavy.
Pics with my other two weathered units, the squad is coming together boys!
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No.13291
>>13289
Oh neat, I have a stack of HG, a SD and a RG I need to build still. It's all rather shameful of me , my video gaming has killed my other hobbies.
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No.13292
>>13290
That looks awesome. I'd love to make a squad like that but I need to learn a lot more about weathering. Grunts are great, especially early-mid UC. Damn near every grunt kit coming out of Origin looks amazing.
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No.13293
>>13292
Thanks man, that means a lot.It really isn't that hard, compared to some other stuff you can do. I like to really eff up armor pieces like the shields or shoulder pauldrons.
I agree with you, early-mid UC is the peak for excellent grunt design for zekes aside from the Geara Zulu. Ironically, I think late UC gave us some of the best feddie grunt designs because until that point it was just GMs and the occasional Guncannon, MP Gundam, Ball, etc.
Origin is basically heaven for people that like prototypes. I had a blast stickering my proto gouf, can't wait to get my hands on that proto zaku and the zaku I!
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No.13294
>>13290
Yeah the gouf is mine. A friend of mine did a zaku in realistic style for a contest and as soon as I saw it I found my calling.
The little dudes were supposed to be part of a much larger diorama but I ran out of time.
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No.13296
>>13294
Damn that zaku is really good. I'm impressed by your gouf too.I love all the details you put in, like the camo stripes, the different colors on the weapons, and the decals you used on the thigh and shin. I hope I can do something like yours one day, I unfortunately don't have a good space to do a ton of painting(just graduated college and living with 'rents till I can find a job), so I don't get to try paints as much as I like.
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No.13302
>>13296
Keep at it man your kits look good already.
Feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions.
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No.13308
Same guy from >>13290
I think I'm done with my ball mg. I'll post more when I can. This guy was a kit I bought in New Orleans, and I've been tinkering with him for a couple years, just adding stuff on as I go. I painted the interior. One of the most fun things I've done with a kit.
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No.13310
>>13293
Yeah proto-Gouf and that new white Zaku 1 look great. But I really want to get my hands on that Dom.
My current battle damaged grunt project is a cheap Space GM I found online. I figure if it looks like garbage no biggie, I'll learn something and I wont have wasted much money if I ruin it. But I'm getting more serious than I was at first and I want to get more tools/materials.
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No.13312
>>13310
Oh yeah, I understand. I practiced my weathering on a GM cold climate type. They are also great for testing seam line filing because they have some really bad ones on the leg. Also, that proto dom is sexy as fuck. I just wish they didn't turn Aisha's zaku dom from 08th into an exclusive…
Speaking of 08th, I finished my fourth squaddie today. A gouf custom, with a beam saber slash across the shield and a chipped heat saber.
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No.13313
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No.13315
>>13312
Man that looks good. What do you use for the battle damage? Grey paint or is it like a weathering kit?
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No.13317
>>13315
I use tamiya weathering kits, followed by some flat lacquer to seal it for that dull finish.
http://www.amazon.com/TAMIYA-Weathering-Master-6-Sets-Import/dp/B00M66FM86
Link to all six.For this guy I used soot on the beam saber burns, silver on the weapons, and a brown rust to simulate grime. I tried to layer the beam saber burn on the shield with some silver and soot to make it look like some of the metal was visible along with the burn mark.
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No.13318
>>13312
We have similar taste anon. Now I'm really in the mood to do another battle damaged build.
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No.13327
>>13318
That is very impressive. I love the ammo belt and the use of the Jegan's bazooka. You did a good job painting him up.
Why is he a Titans Gouf? Any backstory on that?
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No.13330
>>13327
He's part of a fire team that I did for a group build on half chan years ago.
The theme was late UC titans remnants using salvaged units.
Glad you like it, I was still a beginner back then and it didn't even get finished in time.
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No.13338
>>13330
If you were a beginner back then, you're stuff must be monstrously good looking now.
I'm entering a hobby contest in my local area. They just got a gundam category, one for straight builds with minor touch ups and one for heavy modifications. I'm going to enter all the weathered units I've been posting in a collection build, and that ball with the armor plating removed to reveal the detailing. Might also enter that GM ground type MG and the Kampfer MG if I finish him…but he's been a bitch to paint.
You should post some more of your stuff, I'd love to see your work.
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No.13353
>>13338
Judges at my local events love weathered kits so if youre competing against bling you might have a leg up. Where's local for you?
All my stuff is posted here http://topmodelplamo.blogspot.com/
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No.13354
>>13353
Louisiana. The town I live in has recently acquired a hobbytown USA so they are holding a competiton for the airplanes, gundams, tanks, mecha,etc.They have been trying to carve out a new community because most people in the area go to competitons in South LA or Texas.
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No.13356
>>13354
Hobby town usually has IPMS judges so it should be a fair competition.
Let us know how you do!
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No.13358
>>13289
out of my three models, I'd say that Barbatos is currently my most stable. and I haven't used glue on -any- of my models.
I managed to get him into a more "dynamic" pose, his feet are tiny though- those red soles seem to be the only actual part of the feet.
I gotta say though, I'm loving its design because there's so few of those "tiny and easy snap off" pieces.
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No.13359
>>13288
>>13290
>>13294
>>13312
>>13318
Fucking amazing job guys, hope you win that contest anon, but hell, we already know you are going to win this shit, just flash that gouf custom
>>13312
and they should hand over all the medals to you, such a great job.
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No.13388
Deciding on my first MG. Its hard to choose.
I'm either thinking of the RX-78 2.0 because people say its really good.
Or the MG Turn A gundam just because I love the thing.
Posting my somewhat finished kits.
Honoo was my first HG ever done. then my Fenice which I like how it turned out.
Then my Kamiki is great. My one complaint is the sword is super dull and boring.
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No.13389
>>13388
I've got an MG Turn A . It's a great kit, comes with a ridiculous amount of stuff. The rifle is hard to pose sometimes because it is really big. They only give you one gundam hammer which sucks, but it's still nice.They do give you a cow so you can put it inside the Turn A's chest. Oh and the cock-pit can turn into the core fighter. Possibility is fan-fucking-tastic, though his shield and thigh armor can be annoying.
Lemme caution you on some stuff. The Head Turn A symbol thing is a dry transfer. It is shit. Just get a green metallic gundam marker and paint it, then wipe off the excess with a wet q-tip. Also, he has this armor on the sides of his thighs…if you splay the legs out, they will pop off.Be careful of posing him with his chest missile silos open, they lock into place when you push them in, but when they are open, they don't really have anything securing them in. They have fallen to the ground several times when I have bumped him on accident. And one more thing, when you are constructing the eyes, you need to put a foil sticker on the inside to allow it to catch the light. MAKE SURE YOU DO IT! I had to deconstruct the head because I wasn't paying close attention to the manual.
He's an excellent kit with some amazing qualities, I highly recommend him.
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No.13390
>>13356
Anon I need your adivce. I was considering entering my weathered units in>>13312 and >>13290 as a collection, but they would be lumped in with a bunch of other stuff like tanks, airplanes, etc. Do you think it would just be wiser for me to enter the gouf custom, zaku F2, and Zaku I Gunner as single entries so I have a better shot of winning the gunpla category? Or should I put them in the collection group? This is my first big contest, and I wanted to spread my dudes out, but I think I have a real shot of winning with the Zakus or the Gouf and I'm worried putting them in the collection category is dooming them to failure.
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No.13392
>>13390
If you enter multiple kits you'll get put into the diorama category. I'd recommend you get a piece of wood and some woodland scenics stuff and just make a small base. That alone will put your entry far beyond what most people enter in gundam competitions.
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No.13395
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No.13397
>>13318
Oh man, I'm digging those little metal bits on the shield.
>>13286
> it was overpriced as fuck compared to the amazon prices
You should just snag it online then and save cash don't worry, I got excited and bought my first barbatos at a mall also
I modded a little bit of my grimgerde's gun
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No.13398
>>13318
Something looks a little off with the eye, and that shiny stuff around its shoulder and wast doesn't fit with how damaged the rest of it is. But other than that; that's pretty good.
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No.13399
>>13389
>Turn A
patrician taste and great work anon
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No.13403
>>13399
Best girls in Gundam, right there.
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No.13405
Will they ever make a MG Tryon 3? I just love its design and would love an MG Tryon 3
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No.13408
>>13405
I would buy that MG. Or even a HG.
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No.13411
>>13405
Maybe when the ZZ gets a MG 2.0.
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No.13419
I have been derping around with some of the IBO weapon kits and found that some of the weapons are compatible with UC and typical fair(saying this because IBO suits have smaller hands.)
Basically:
The Graze's hatchet fits very well in the hands of the Gouf Custom and Zaku F2. The rifle fits too, but…it seems a bit off.
The Battle Axs for the Gusion and Rebake fit well in the hands of the Dom, and you can get some decent poses out of them. Especially the one with the flail.
The Gusion Chopper ie the little cleaver esque weapon looks great with a Zaku or Gouf. It kind of makes the MS look like an oni.
The Missile Launcher for the Hyakuri fits well in the hands of any feddie MS, and can be used on Zeon suits, though it has a hard time making it over the shoulder on Zakus and Goufs.
I will say the hyakuri revolving grenade launcher can't be used with most UC stuff. Which makes me sad, I thought it would be perfect for a Jesta.
Basically, they make for a good cheap option to do some squad building and diversify your suits if you don't want standard weapons or you don't feel like scratchbuilding. If anyone want to seem some photos, lemme know.
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No.13429
This thing took way longer to finish than expected. Just needs markings and then on to Shining Gundam.
That said, not a huge fan of building Wing kits. I'm not even bothering to try and transform this thing, it's such a pain in the ass…looks awesome on the shelf though.
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No.13430
I am happy to find out the pink beam cloaks on the MG (at least my MG) fit MUCH tighter than the ones on the HG. These things require a fair bit of force to dislodge once clipped into place.
The shield has an opening gimmick that hides the beam saber but the hinge on it doesn't open as much as displayed in the diagram and it's impossible to get that damn thing out without taking the part off. Other than that and the weird double jointed elbows and knees due to it being a transforming bird, pretty fun.
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No.13435
I'm starting to see the light of mono eyes.
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No.13438
>>13435
>CRT TV and a SNES in the background
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No.13440
>>13435
>A Gundam and a really sweet Zaku
It's a Gouf you plebeian!
All joking aside, it does look really good next to that Gundam. Monoeyes tend to look more hostile and alien, which is why I prefer them to most Fed visored or two-eyed suits.Is that Gundam next to it a real grade ?
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No.13449
>>13440
Yeah. If you get one, be careful. the fingers on RG gundam tend to fall out easier than the rest of them
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No.13455
finally done coating this, I'm really stoked to do the Cutlass Strike Gundam, but I need to find time to paint it though
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No.13456
>>13455
concept of said cutlass Strike, I just need a more proper cloth and some more weapons.
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No.13457
fuck me I REALLY want an MG G-Self now
but considering the fate of the F90, AGE-3, and AGE-FX MG prototypes and G-Reco's lukewarm reception, it probably won't see the light of day anytime soon
Barbatos might even get an MG first even though it already has the 1/100 and the High-Res model
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No.13462
>>13457
I think we would be more likely to see a PG version of the Barbatos with the gimmick that you can build whatever variation of it you want, rather than an MG.
They have been kinda odd about MG's lately. We got the Amazing Red Warrior but we didn't get the Build Burning Gundam and now the MG releases have been slowed drastically. I'm excited to see what they do next, either way though.
>>13435
Then you're a man of taste and refinement.
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No.13464
>>13457
It's funny, really.
I actually went out and bought the stickeriffic HG G-Self because of Gundam Breaker 3.
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No.13472
>>13411
I really hope the ZZ gets a 2.0 (not sure why it necessarily wouldn't).
I'm thinking of getting the Zeta 2.0. But I honestly don't give two shits about the wave rider mode. I've heard it's pretty stable for a transformable kit, but how crazy would it be to glue the inner-frame in places to make it more sturdy but non-transformable. I just don't see myself transforming it more than once, taking a few pics. And then only ever posing it in it's normal mode. If down the road I wish I could have it posed in wave rider. My plan is to paint up an old HG Zeta I have and just pose it next to the MG in wave rider.
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No.13473
>>13457
Same. G-Reco isn't in my top 5 series but the G-Self is a great suit and I'd love to see if they tried light piping through the inner-frame for the photon batteries. Not sure it would work. But it would still be fun. Maybe they'll just release an RE.
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No.13476
>>13473
I'm one of those weird niggas that actually liked G-Reco so I was kind of hoping for the MG last year, when the show aired
I was like fuck, AGE-1 got three separate MG releases and those would have been P-Bandai if the show aired any later
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No.13493
>tfw REVIVE ZAKU I
I LITERALLY CANNOT STOP CUMMING
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No.13496
>>13493
>literally
Goddamn, anon. You must really love Zakus if that's the case.
But in any case, that's pretty neat.
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No.13498
>>13493
nigga that's just the origin kit
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No.13504
>>13498
>>13496
Yeah, I just noticed, but I"m still hype as fuck. Zaku I needs more love. It's my most favorite MS of all time
Also I did another video thingy
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No.13505
>>13504
>vertical video
>two fucking massive black bars at the side to make it 16:9
why
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No.13506
>>13505
Had my phone in vertical, then rotated it when it was on my PC. Windows movie maker added those bars in.
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No.13509
>>13493
>WE'RE FINALLY GETTING A NEW ZAKU I KIT
ＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡＡ
Shame it's not the MG Ver 2.0, but any excuse to have a newer Zaku I is fine by me.
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No.13523
I'm seeing an issue with Bandai's polycaps lately. All my HGs from IBO have issues with their arms popping out of joint with very little force.
My HG Wing Gundam, Crossbone Gundam, and Victory Gundam all have issues with their torso separating at the middle. This is just with me fiddling with them, I don't jerk my kits around or put them in extreme poses.
I don't know if anyone has been having these issues, but I've been noticing this has been a problem across multiple suits. It mostly seems to be a problem with smaller kits. IBO and most of the kits I've listed are smaller than average HGs.
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No.13524
>>13493
>inb4 Sword Impulse is P-Bandai
>inb4 they don't even bother with Blast Impulse again
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No.13526
>>13523
Of those HGs I only have the Victory. And yeah, I hate kits with a ballpoint in the stomach. The torso pops off the hips a ton trying to pose the thing. I haven't had any of those issues with IBO HGs. I have the Barbatos and the Graze. The only problem I have with the Barbatos are it's stupid feet. And the Graze has armor pop off all the time while posing. I wonder if temp has something to do with it.
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No.13527
>>13524
fuck them hard if that happens. But yeah. I don't see any issue since the old Silhouette will probably be compatible besides the fact that you'll be painting it red.
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No.13541
So the Barbatos is one of the more popular kits in a while at my local hobby shop. They're always the first to sell and they've had multiple people put in requests for it in shipments.
>>13438
I still have my old genesis on the other side.
>>13440
Yeah, I've been checking out the original series for the first time lately and I'm finding I like the Zeon suits way more than anything the federation comes up with. The Gundam is iconic, sure, but even the Dom looks way better in my opinion.
Yeah it's a real grade. It's cool for what it is, a miniature MG, but it's also really tiny and fragile in general. I've barely done any play with it and the nub inside the arm that holds the shield in place is almost worn down comletely and part of the arm keeping the shield in place broke off.
The Gouf's shields also don't have the best connection, being just a peg in a hole, and after some minimal removing and inserting to pose it the right side is already incredibly loose.
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No.13545
>>13541
>So the Barbatos is one of the more popular kits in a while at my local hobby shop
Isn't that always the case for main Gundams when their show is still airing?
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No.13555
>>13523
Yeah, something's up with the universal joint system, avoid wing gundam molds, the shoulders don't fit inside at all.
>>13545
I dunno man, my shops sell out of the newest kits, or zeonic grunts, most people here are up to date.
Also finished up a simple gundam X I'm giving away to a friend. Not much work went into it, just sanding and light gundam markering.
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No.13564
>>13555
Did you make that using the x-divider no grade? And if so, how compatible are the parts between the two kits?
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No.13569
>>13564
Yeah. I rarely repost other people's works, but if I do I source them.
They're not compatible at all, completely different eras. Sizes are similar, but non of the joints work without fiddling and drilling.
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No.13575
>>13569
I was wondering if you could explain what you did to make the divider gear compatible so I could save on the inevitable jew-bandai exclusive by kitbashing my own.
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No.13576
>>13575
You need a 3mm pin vise for the drills, it's super easy. The only other thing is the sideskirt, whish you can either putty then drill it, or make a new one. That's what I'm doing.
The weapons just need slight trimming on the handle, but the shield is fine.
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No.13588
Axis walkers for spacenoid independence.
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No.13595
>tfw your gunpla collection starts to become a problem because you don't want to throw away the boxes
what you guys do?
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No.13597
All the qubeley MGs look similar from internet shops, has anyone tried them and seen if there are any construction differences? If they're the same, I'd buy Haman's colors, but if the puru models are built better I can just repaint them.
If nobody has tried the different models I'll probably buy all three and do my own review, but with how little free time I have and how long my backlog is, it might be a year before I get that done.
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No.13610
>>13595
I always throw out the boxes, its the instructions that i religiously keep.
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No.13652
Holy shit, this dom is fucking amazing. I give it 11/10 for articulation and funness.
>>13597
Mg qubeleys are all exactly the same. It's just the box art that gets prettier.
>>13595
Cut the front image off and keep the front+manual in a binder. I only keep the ones I like a lot. If I really like it though, I just keep the box and put like 3-4 suits in the box, usually similar suits or same series.
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No.13663
>>13545
>>13555
I mean it's specifically selling around 8x better than the other IBO kits, I should clarify that this isn't conjecture on my part but something one of the employees actually told me based on his experience with ordering, inventory, and customers, when I asked about a Barbatos kit.
I think it's probably a combination of it being the new kit, as well as its lower cost from the lower amount of plastic it uses. It's way easier to impulse buy a kit that's like 10 bucks compared to one that's like 20-30. Also it's got a really unique design kind of like Turn A, but unlike Turn A its probably got a wider appeal.
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No.13683
Hmmm…I've been thinking about making SD/HG conversions of the starting suits from MS Saga A New Dawn. A GM and a Zaku 1
Another anon in one of the earlier generals had this REALLY neat looking EZ-8 that got me thinking about it but there don't appear to be a lot of super good SD GM or Zaku 1 kits around…
Seems like that's the easiest way to match the proportions in game. SD kits even the newer style ones seem to be a bit off still…
[god damnit Hotwheels let me post!]
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No.13684
>>13683
Haha, that's my Ez8. It uses the 8th ms team 1/144 kit for most of it, the MG's shoulders and forearms covering the former's parts, and the SD's head. I can go into more detail on certain parts if you need help.
I'm planning a Gouf Custom in the future, using the same steps.
If you're gonna do zaku 1 best mobile suit, you might have to convert a zaku 2's head.
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No.13686
>>13684
Awesome, I freakin' love your Ez8…and yeah I think you're right about the Zaku 1 although that wouldn't be the hardest thing to do. The older SD kits already have some big problems that would have to be addressed if I wanted to use one of their heads, so just remodeling it wouldn't be that much extra work.
The GM actually has a similar issue but it wouldn't mean as much if I just made MS Saga scale versions of the God Gundam and Master Gundam.
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No.13705
Hey what's everybody working on right now?
Last I built was a RG Exia kinda fucked up a few bits. I have an MG Ground Gundam and the MG Jesta in my backlog. But I can't really build at the moment. I'd like to get the Qubeley Revive and those funnel effect parts.
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No.13709
>>13705
Nothing, really. I have an HGUC Jegan ECOAS Type and HGUC Ex-S collecting dust.
I built one shoulder of the Ex-S, but a previous non-Bandai model kit took a lot of work and kind of burned me out (July-December 2014). I know the Ex-S is an older HGUC so I want to paint it to make it not look like shit, but I don't really have time/patience for it.
If a Master Grade, RE100, or HGUC Revive kit that I really want comes out, I'll do another straight build like a filthy casual just to get me back into the swing of things.
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No.13710
>>13705
I built a stand.
I'm probably going to try and grab a few Graze kits this weekend. Assuming I don't somehow find a figma tank and the New Generations figma that I'm missing, though that's more /toy/-related.
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No.13721
>>13705
Kit bashing the new Dom
It's going to get a full stutzer treatment eventually
Also have a bunch of Tyranids to work on
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No.13730
>>13721
Oh man, proto dom is fucking amazing
Also I dunno if you niggers care, but I started working at a gundam shop! Woo!
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No.13733
>>13730
Living the dream man.
The Dom is awesone. I'm loving it's waist and the little zaku beak on its head. It's arms really suck though they look way too small for it.
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No.13747
>>13188
long awaited update for the X2
i've been busy with school and shit so i haven't had much time to build gandems but I did finish the ABC for my crossboner.
I just fucked up the edge with some scissors and i put burned some holes in the cape with some matches.
I like how the cape looks so far, but do you guys have anything you wanna point out?
also I finished building and started decaling a RG MP zaku II, its good shit, solid kit.
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No.13750
I think I'm gonna get Meiya's Takemikazuchi next because it does things to my dick. Meiya too.
Does anyone else have recommendations on Muv-Luv kits?
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No.13751
>>13750
Non Scales are way better than the 1/144
Make sure you grab the 1.5 Version of the Takemikazuchi
The only TSF's i've built aside from the Takemi 1 and 1.5 was the Raptor which is a solid as hell kit with some neat posing option with the knee daggers.
Make you've got some paint handy the oob builds for the takemikazuchi are lackluster at best you really need to paint the red pieces to make it pop.
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No.13752
>>13751
>Raptor
Sick.
And yeah, getting better at paint.
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No.13754
Just bought and built this and its fucking bland. I thought it looked cool and building was fun because it was kinda hard actually. but its fucking bland with little to no color in it.
also bought the rebake but havent built it yet.
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No.13756
>>13754
You bought and built a Robot Spirits action figure.
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No.13759
I scored this beauty at a convention for 30 bucks, how'd I do guys?
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No.13760
>>13759
I just saw you post this in a /v/ thread about hot robots.
I'd say you did pretty good, I couldn't find one for lower than $45.
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No.13765
>>13747
Niiiiiice! I love the tattered cape!
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No.13766
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No.13770
>>13756
No I just used it as a reference picture.
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No.13774
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No.13782
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No.13785
>>13774
Call me autistic but I can't get over the fact that it's smaller that an a Mobile Suit but bigger than a Gunpla.
Either way, I don't think you could fuck it as it doesn't have any holes down there.
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No.13788
>>13754
Unicorn gundams are supposed to be bland looking in unicorn mode. They're designed to look like boring GM variants so people don't suspect them.
Why didn't you get the flashier destroy mode?
>>13759
>30 bucks
jesus
so I tried out my employee discount earlier today and ended up snagging Sinanju HGUC and the Tokyo Ace head base altogether for 25$ total. I've been boosting the articulation.
I want to do stein, but I don't think I'll have enough time to pla plate and such. What do you guys think of a FA Sinanju?
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No.13789
>>13788
You going to add anything the elbow joints? I wanted to do that to mine but I thought it would look bland without the round things.
Been painting a spare banshee to take a break. Finally found a use for candy orange.
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No.13790
>>13789
I cut off the round things and added them onto the new joints! The arms looked too long last night until I realized I overlooked the round things lol
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No.13792
>>13789
also that banshee is fucking sexy, I love those grey zigzags on it
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No.13798
>>13788
Its all i could find at my game shop. but I still love my gusion. its a beauty.
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No.13801
>>13721
Looking good. What kind of paint scheme did you have in mind?
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No.13805
>>13790
Looks much better. You going to paint it stock colors?
>>13801
The rest of it is going to be the same. Black / black chrome splitter with candy orange for the frame.
Also have a bunch of silver unicorn waterslides to apply when I find some time.
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No.13806
I'm putting together my first MG. I was hoping for RG just in 1/100 scale but it's from 2000 :/
Still a good looking kit (ground Gundam), it just needs paint. I may battle damage it in the future when I get the material. Nothing crazy just some scuffs here and there. Especially around the feet and legs.
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No.13810
>>13785
Action base connection. ;)
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No.13813
>>13805
i was thinking about this scheme, i hate the red
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No.13822
>>13813
Looks good anon, i approve this scheme, it looks seriously mighty. You should do it.
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No.13825
>>13813
I like it a lot. Has a very t3 feel to it.
My only critique would be to add blue to the insignia parts if you're going to do a reverse wash and switch the blue and grey on the knees.
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No.13826
>>13813
Classy ass scheme you've got there.
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No.13831
>>13825
Oh, I'm sanding down the insignia/sleeve parts, and making it look partially like the Stein.
>>13822
>>13826
Thanks!
What custom should I apply to t? I was thinking of making FA Sinaju iwth lots of weapons, but my friend keeps pestering me to make a Perfect Sinanju with a tiny neo zeong as a "Cast off" armor gimmick
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No.13832
>>13831
no idea man, just follow your heart.
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No.13836
Does anybody else play with their Gunpla like toys?
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No.13840
>>13836
Only when I'm posing them. I caught myself making a light saber noise when posing two kits in a beamsaber battle.
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No.13841
>>13831
Cast off sounds cool and FA builds are way overdone. You should make the zeong's ring into a shift tire so he can speedrop bitches.
>>13836
>>13840
>Playing with gunpla
You're a monster.
Banshee is almost done.
Black and orange > white and teal
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No.13843
>>13841
Oh man, that's looks great.
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No.13845
>>13841
Holy fucking shit that banshee custom on the left. I had not seen that before. Wow.
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No.13871
Slow thread. I hope the 8chan fuck-ups don't kill /m/ entirely. Barely anyone posts here as it is.
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No.13872
>>13871
The seems to have nearly been fixed, all the needs to be done now is stop the 502 errors and allow people to look beyond page 3 without using the catalog.
>>13841
>You're a monster.
I know.
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No.13873
>>13843
>>13845
Thanks anons, glad to hear someone likes my work.
Had some time over the weekend to set decals so I just have to finish up its display stand.
>>13871
It would be nice to have more contributors but I'd rather have a slow board with good content than half chan mods or plebbit attention whores.
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No.13874
>>13872
>*It seems
>>13873
How long do you usually spend working on them in total?
I usually only spend two of three days working on my Gunpla, but I never do anything fancy with them.
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No.13875
>>13873
Reminder that you can't even give constructive criticism on leddit without someone getting rumpruptured and screaming TROLL.
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No.13876
>>13874
>How long do you usually spend working on them in total?
As long as I can if it's not a commission kit or something for a contest.
I have a hard time sitting and working for long periods at a time and I usually end up working on multiple projects at once.
>>13875
>Reminder
As if I needed it. Remember: Gunpla is Freedumb
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No.13878
>>13875
Well yeah, it's leddit.
Any site with a voting system is automatically trash.
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No.13879
>>13876
>gunpla is freedom
That shit makes me cringe every time.
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No.13880
>>13876
>>13879
I am quite mixed on it. My spear and shotgun shield Gyan with cloth cloak looks great and seems somewhat logical in my opinion, but people just slapping shit together and calling it a custom always has felt wrong to me.
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No.13885
>>13880
Agreed. That custom sounds cool, have you posted it?
I kind of want to strap some zaku arms to a strike and leave it unpainted as a joke.
It will be JION STORIKUUU
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No.13887
>>13885
Not yet. Need to weather the kit first. I might take a picture of my double heat rod, melee focused Gouf though. Urban camo and LED lit eye. I'll also gladly take suggestions on how to add a glow to the heat rods if anyone has them!
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No.13888
>>13887
Maybe black light paint on the blades? I'm sure the light would make the rest of the kit look weird though so maybe not.
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No.13898
Where do you guys buy painting supplies? I've been ordering stuff from Japanese hobby shops through Amazon. But I was wondering if there are better places.
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No.13905
>>13898
My local hobby shop carries some GSI Creos items (Gundam Markers. Mr. Surfacer, and Mr. Paint Retarder), but if I want Mr. Color or Gundam Color, I gotta order that shit online.
I can get all the Tamiya and Vallejo paints I want there, though.
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No.13906
>>13905
>hobby shop
Not the guy you're replying to, but what if there isn't a hobby shop near where I live?
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No.13907
>>13887
To do a glow i'd usually paint the whole saber red or orange and then feather out lighter gradients from the center of the blade with the center being white.
>>13898
>>13905
>>13906
I order all my paints and supplies through sealmodel.com. They have great customer service and EMS usually gets me my package within a week. If you go this route it'll be more economical to save up and do a big order all at once though.
I'm finally calling the Banshee done. Pulled some parts from the FA Unicorn to spice it up a little.
I need a better photo set up
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No.13909
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No.13910
>>13907
fan-fucking-tastic, you are an artist born to do this, black and orange are great together too, better than the black and yellow scheme of the banshee.
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No.13911
>>13907
Hot damn, it's great!
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No.13912
>>13907
God that orange looks great.
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No.13913
>>13907
Holy Christ that's an amazing job.
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No.13920
>>13909
>>13910
>>13911
>>13912
>>13913
Thanks again guys. Always nice to hear it's liked.
Going to start on my first frame arms next. Anyone done the baselard?
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No.13926
>purchased Ameijing Red Warrior with my first paycheck in forever
>hyped as fuck and start building it
>get to the pilot seat
>mfw
>>13920
Sorry, no help here.
How did you personally get it painted like that? I've always wanted to give my gunpla that "finishing touch" and even have all my Dad's old model shit for painting, but I'm not sure if there's anything beyond getting them so I can paint every side and applying an even coat with my air brush, as well as masking whatever is needed.
Would I be on the right track if I did that to a kit?
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No.13931
>>13926
I'm not sure how to answer your question. The exact finish I did is a layered multi finish paint job.
>Primer
>Gloss black
>Black chrome
>Gloss top coat
>Mask contrast areas
>Flat black
>Matte top coat
>Decals
The psychoframe is just a basic candy orange applied in 2 coats with light gloss.
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No.13935
What are some good uses for empty cement bottles? The glass feels too premium to just toss away.
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No.13938
>>13935
Cut the top off and you've got yourself a snazzy shot glass
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No.13942
3rd kit this year,
man, i'm slow
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No.13943
>>13942
Looks great! Well done.
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No.13945
>>13935
Paint? Future? Cum?
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No.13950
>>13942
It was worth the wait.
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No.13952
>>13945
I use them to store my collected gypsy tears.
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No.13953
>>13942
Not bad anon. What did you paint the swords with?
>>13952
>pic related
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No.13954
>>12634
MEANWHILE MONTHS LATER
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No.13955
>>13954
I dig it, simple but striking in design and coloration. Needs a Gyan head though. Otherwise 10/10.
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No.13956
>>13954
Man, those budget cuts must really took a hit on hangers.
Jokes aside, it looks decent. The colours are pretty simple, but they work together well.
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No.13957
>>13954
Basic, clean and beautiful, job well done. Sometimes simplicity is the best method for achieving beauty, if mecha existed they would probably be painted like this, something that looks pleasant to the eyes without being flashy and attracting everyone's attention.
looking at you, Quattro and your golden hyaku shiki.
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No.13959
>>13943
>>13950
Thanks
>>13953
I've painted the Brinicle Blade with fluorescent blue around the edges. The Prominence Blades is as is.
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No.13960
>>13942
Oh man that's fucking boss
>>13954
You gonna hit it with some waterslides? It's awfully plain.
I started another project because I'm a fucking idiot.
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No.13961
>>13960
>Samus giving a toku character a piggy-back ride in the background
The "mouth" of that Zaku looks kinda off, that rough white stripe makes it look like he just did a line of cocaine or something.
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No.13966
>>13955
>>13956
>>13957
Thank you for the comments it only took months, on and off, and also after YEARS of failed projects where I tried painting without removing seamlines, priming, etc. and a bunch of wasted money in kits, paint, etc.
I'm also glad this camera doesn't show off a lot of the problems there were in my paint job, with some little chips.
>>13960
Maybe, but most waterslides and decals for Gundam are Zeon or EFF related, and this is an AGE suit. I don't think they ever made official AGE related waterslides due to the lack of AGE MGs (MG Gafran and AGE-3 never ever) Also I find decals are sometimes too flashy or just pointless (thanks Katoki).
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No.13967
>>13966
also speaking of my failed kits, that's why it has a G-Exes beam rifle instead of a Genoace rifle, it's from a G-Exes kit that broke on me
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No.13968
>>13960
That's fucking adorable /m/ate.
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No.13980
>>13959
I had no idea the swords had names. Going to have to try that trick on some beam sabers next time I have a chance.
>>13960
You can never start enough simultaneous projects dude. We need to go deeper.
>>13966
I'm glad you came back and posted it anon. Agree with Kabuto though, give it some more attention!
I've got just over 48 hours to get a hangar diorama finished for my local IPMS show, wish me luck /m/en.
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No.13981
>>13961
Aha, that's okay plate. I haven't painted it yet because I started another project
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No.13985
>>13981
You actually did it you absolute mad man.
20 hours of breathing paint and powder fumes later. I'm actually kind of proud of it.
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No.13986
>>13985
That's sexy as hell man. Are those modified ball arms? If they can be disassembled, could you show me how you modded hem? I need to figure out how to make the Thunderball move.
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No.13987
>>13981
They look good, although I was never a fan of the eyes on the SD Gundams.
They make them look too cute for my taste.
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No.13990
>>13985
That is one fucking fantastic hanger.
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No.13991
>>13986
Nah man they're just parts that come with the hangar kit sets.
From what I see there it looks like you could hinge the ball pretty easy though. You know what you're doing with cutting and gluing.
>>13990
Welp I found my new favorite reaction gif
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No.14006
>>13926
Hey, to anybody who has this kit, are the hips just this loose or did I do something wrong?
Because they're disgustingly loose, I can move the legs just by picking up and tilting the entire suit.
I tried rubbing a little baking soda in and that seems to work for the most part, but in general it's really loose and unpleasant.
If it is that loose what are some thickening techniques I can use?
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No.14008
>>14006
You can tighten up any joint by brushing on some clear acrylic.
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No.14009
>>14008
Many thanks.
While we're at it, what's the best method to get rid of nubs?
Is it really just wet sanding?
I don't know if this is the proper way, but I use either an xacto knife and carefully slice off the residue, or I use a nail file when it's just a little bit that the rest of the file wouldn't hit the rest of the model.
I'm guessing the extra stuff I haven't tried doing yet help cover up the marks even wet sanding leaves like paint and topcoat/matte finishing.
The problem I have is that on stuff like an RG or MG are the really tiny parts. Is it just straight up practice and skill that people do to get those looking good?
Stuff like amazing red's fingers.
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No.14018
>>14009
Also while I'm asking you guys, is it necessary to completely disassemble your Gunpla when topcoating it? I was planning on doing so, probably even painting it too, but while looking into this I'm hearing that it's fine to spray the suit as is still assembled.
I was just going to use one of my older kits as a first attempt doing so.
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No.14020
>working on sinanju
>friend messages me
>pic related
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No.14023
>>14020
>finally decide to work on HGUC sinnerjew after getting closer to getting an airbrush and compressor
>this announcement
Eh. I've been letting it sit for about five years or so. What's one more year going to hurt?
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No.14025
>>14009
I only use nail files anymore. Straight nip right at the connection too, I haven't had a pit in months but that's probably just due to practice.
You don't have to take it apart to top coat it but you run the risk of sticking things together that shouldn't be. Better to do it right the first tike than have to fix something imo.
>>14020
10 bucks says it doesn't come with the bazooka.
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No.14026
>>14025
>pit
So that's what those are called. Yeah I fucked up a few areas and it's clear I took out chunks with my xactor knife if you look closely.
Yeah I figured as much, thanks for the help.
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No.14027
>>14026
Anytime anon. If you have obvious problem spots you can always just putty them up.
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No.14028
>>14027
Oh shit, you're right.
I've actually got a (mostly) unused tube of model putty. I think between the top coat and that, I might as well go the full mile for the Amazing Red. It deserves it for being so amazing.
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No.14032
Looks like the MG Thunderbolt Full Armor is a whopping 7560JPY, it's been a while since we've had a MG that expensive, hasn't it? It's quite the meaty kit.
It looks like we're getting an MG Psycho Zaku too, I wonder if it'll be as expensive. Kinda hoping they do the Thunderbolt GM and Zaku I as well.
Any guesses as to what the next RE/100 is? Gundamguy is saying it might be a ZZ suit.
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No.14033
>>14032
Is… is that a new Gyan?
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No.14034
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No.14035
>>14034
Is this from a new series/season of Build Fighters?
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No.14038
>>14033
It's called the motherfucking Gyancelot.
>>14035
Techniclly they're just saying it's something "new" from Build Fighters but they also introduced that new Double Zeta kit that looks like the new upgrade of the Lightning and a new Petite GGuy that looks like a panda.
I'm mostly interested in THIS mother fucker, who looks like the original Calamity War version of the Gundam Astaroth.
Also super happy to see that the gold on the RG Sinanju isn't a sticker but it's own Meki Plated runner.
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No.14039
>>14038
The new character busts that attach to action bases are neat as well. They detailed how they do the eyes, which come molded in separate colors and it's kinda neat. I really want to get the Fumina for my GM Cardigan I want to work on.
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No.14040
>>14039
This big fucker is the new RE 100, looks like the Bawoo to me.
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No.14041
>>14038
>>14039
Sounds like they're ramping up production for gendum is freedumb: OVA Edition.
Or it could be just Hobby Japan customs.
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No.14042
>>14040
Assuming it's a ZZ suit, there's probably around 6 mobile suits that fit the silhouette, but the Bawoo or the Zaku III are probably the most likely.
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No.14043
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No.14044
>>14043
I like one eyed suits and two eyed suits equally.
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No.14045
>>14042
I absolutely love the Gelgoog and its variants, but I hate the suits based on it like the Galbady or Gazu-L. They lack the charm of the original and have weird heads.
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No.14046
>>14044
I prefer mono-eyes, but multiple-eyed suits are okay as well.
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No.14047
>>14046
I think there are more monoeyes that I like, but a number of my absolute favorites have two eyes.
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No.14050
>>14047
I like more monoeyes than two eye suits. I have weird tastes. One of my favorite Gundams is a glorified GM.
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No.14052
>>14041
Getting a new Gyan is worth GUDUM 'S FREDUM! anyday and anyway.
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No.14056
>>14041
IIRC season 3 was announced winter 2016
>>13986
>>13991
blughhh i was too lazy to work on this, fucker's done more or less. Gonna drill some defensive vulcans and add some thrusters on the front for retreating
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No.14071
>>14056
Well done. The shape of the brackets is very good and compliments the over long pins. Are you going to leave them like that?
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No.14073
>There will never ever be a kit for Eva Unit Null
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No.14077
>>14071
Nah I'm gonna cut them down to roughly 1mm over. Having them flush makes me feel they'll fall out, and if I cement it, it'll become fixed. Making the joints extra long is just an easier way to get things in place.
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No.14094
I love that they're doing these. Now we just need a revive Dom.
Also…
REVIVE ZAKU FUCKING WHEN
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No.14107
Does anyone know the best place to find Master Grades?
I'm looking to get an MG GM Ver 2.0, but the only place that has one in stock is Amazon JP, and I'm not sure if I can order it from there.
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No.14108
>>14107
Hlj.com
>>14094
What a time the 80s was
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No.14109
>>14094
>second two images
Never trust any site that writes their name in comic sans.
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No.14110
>>14109
Dalong covers older kits, too.
Those are from the '80s.
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No.14111
>>14108
HLJ has it for slightly more than Amazon JP, but it's on back order.
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No.14112
>>14109
>not knowing Dalong
get out casual filth
>>14107
ebay sometimes has good stuff, but most sites look like they're out right now
>>14094
yeah dom's been confirmed for about a year now
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No.14113
>>14111
If you want your kits right away just buy from gundamplanet or something. You're always going to be waiting for Backstock from the moonland.
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No.14119
>check dalong to see what other MG's I'd like
>the MG Geara Doga looks amazing
>it's obscenely expensive
JUST
On the bright side, the MG Jesta is on sale on Amazon for $38 and free shipping, so I might get that if I can't get a hold of the last GM 2.0 that's on Amazon JP.
It's not QUITE a grunt suit, but it's still pretty conservative.
>>14113
They're out of stock too!!!
I tried looking around some more, and the only in-stock GM 2.0's I could find were on Amazon, the aforementioned one on Amazon JP, and eBay, but they're too expensive on Amazon and eBay.
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No.14124
>>14119
Doga is rare as shit and hasn't been printed very much/often. Jesta is on its way to becoming hard to get.
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No.14137
Recently got back into gunpla. After several moves my only survivor is mk2 heavy arms who is so weak he can't even stand straight or hold his guns up. He is the most tired looking gundam I've ever seen.
Started off with a 1/144 YMS-08B Dom test type, decal application went well but I fucked up removing the nubs so it ain't perfect. But putting him together was so much fun I ordered 4 more.
1/144 Zaku Psycho, thunderbolt, GOUF R35, and a zaku 1 variant I cannot remember the specific name of. Really excited but the damn things won't be shipped for almost a month. Don't have much to do in the meantime. Sadly my city is fucking shite for kits and my only choices are to wait for a local comic shop to order them for me or get them online.
Guess my only recourse is to go over the guide again so I don't fuck up nub removal again and sort out some panel lines.
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No.14138
>>14137
Oh and I learned dremel tools are overkill for sanding.
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No.14142
>>14119
That's ridiculous man. I wish you luck.
Can't recommend the MG Geara enough, it's really something.
>>14124
I've never not seen one or the other at my local shop. There is a Bluefin distro warehouse near me though. /shrug
>>14137
As soon as I saw your taste in MS I knew you were my nigga.
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No.14143
>>14137
Can I suggest you get a gunpla from the Gyan line? Otherwise you have some damn fine taste!
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No.14144
>>14143
The sword and board looks pretty neat, I'll probably pick him up.
On a side note, ignited gouf is sold out everywhere apparently. What a shame, but I did get back into the game kinda late I guess.
Also really tempted by Zaku II Ortega
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No.14147
What do you think is the absolute hardest mecha plamo to build?
It'a probably some obscure kit from the 80's or something.
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No.14151
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No.14152
>>14151
>elbow spikes are three times taller than the rest of the kit
Jesus Christ
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No.14159
>>14152
There's one on ebay for 4 grand. It's taking all my self control not to burn some dosh I don't have on it.
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No.14160
>>14159
4k for a kit? Fucking Hell, even if I combined the cost of all my current kits they wouldn't reach half that.
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No.14176
Anyone had experience with the gundam store and more?
They're chat is either broken or understaffed and calling them seems to be useless. They were pretty good with replying to questions submitted on their site but haven't heard a peep when it finally came to actually placing an order.
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No.14177
>>14151
It's so ugly holy shit
>>14176
Gsam was the first store used, but they dropped in quality in recent years
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No.14178
Thinking of buying the Dryon 3 because this thing looks damn sexy. just waiting for that 1/100 tryon 3 though…
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No.14182
>>14178
Looks like a zord and a gundam had a baby, I love it.
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No.14183
>>14160
Get out while you still can anon. I'm at 5k in backlog alone.
>>14177
>Hating on Nagano-sama's glorious cluster fuck designs
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No.14185
>>14183
>I'm at 5k in backlog alone.
I've probably made less than that in the past six months, man. I'm not exactly made of money.
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No.14195
>>14183
For how many years are you collecting the stuff in your backlog?
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No.14197
>>14185
I'm no millionaire either man, hence the warning.
>>14195
3-4 years
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No.14219
>>14119
Jesta was fun, leg gimmick gives it better kneeling poses, beam saber in the forearm that it can actually grasp, additional magazines for rifle in the other, LED gimmick in head, shield falls of with the slightest fucking touch.
I really dug mine, sad that the Cannon armor is P-Bandai only since the core kit has all the built in parts to accept the armor upgrade but comes with none of it.
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No.14232
I saw this bad boy at Barnes and Noble and decided to get back into Gunpla. He came out pretty good I think, considering I had to make do with a toenail clipper.
I gotta ask though, are all modern HGs this fragile and finicky? Sure, he looks cool, but posing him is a bitch, the weapons and armor pieces keep falling off, and even the feet come off all the time since they're only held in place by friction with a polycap. I intended to get the Kamiki Burning and Lighting Zeta next, but if they're as delicate as the Rinascita I think I might have to get some other Gundams since I like playing with them and not just displaying them.
So with that in mind, what are some solid, study high grades from recent years? Are the revive kits good in this regard?
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No.14238
>>14219
you did a good job on it mate.
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No.14240
Where could I find a good guide to starting painting? The guide in the OP isn't that helpful for someone who knows absolutely nothing about painting anything.
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No.14243
YouTube embed. Click thumbnail to play.
>>14240
I found this. Laugh all you want, the painting tutorials from White Dwarf magazine show you all the basic techniques you need to paint plastic models. Another thing I found so striking about this tutorial is the fact that the guy is basically doing the same stuff the 2 Animania articles suggest you to do, even keeping the parts seperate, so you can paint everything.
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No.14244
>>14243
There's some great info in here but it's probably too advanced for someone who knows nothing about painting.
>>14240
My best advice for you is to get a box of plastic spoons and some beginner brushes and practice gradually changing the color of the spoons over 4 or 5 layers of paint.
Don't cheap out on paint either, spring for vallejo or the reaper range.
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No.14249
>>14244
The old How To Paint Citadel Miniatures book from the early 2000s is good book for beginners.
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No.14250
>>14244
Thanks, but that doesn't really tell me anything about base coats or top coats or if I should paint before I build or anything like that, which is what I'm looking for.
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No.14251
>>14250
You don't need to worry about base coating unless you want to shade or do feathering effects.
Matte top coat looks best on mecha.
Yes you paint the parts before you assemble it.
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No.14254
>>14251
Does top coat just come in a spray can or something? Wouldn't painting parts beforehand cause them not to fit right, at least if you're spraying some kind of coating on them? What about building, do you paint as you cut each part out then assemble, one at a time? Where should I get my paints?
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No.14255
>>14254
Top coat comes in cans. Read the label to make sure you're getting the right one you want.
Mask off the parts that connect like pegs and pegholes.
Painting as you build is all up to user preference, although I like to build it and then disassemble it to paint. You can get your paints from various online sites. Read the guide nigger.
>>14232
HG Wing gundam molds are notorious for having bad joints, especially in the armpit polycap. Something about the baljoint they mold isn't exactly right so they all suffer.
Lightning zeta is amazing, but the backpack sucks balls and the waist joint is super lose since it's heavily reliant on the PC-007 style ball polycaps. It also has the super articulated forearms of the Robot Damashii ZZ gundam.
I'm having fun with my ball, what are you guys working on?
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No.14256
>>14255
>Read the guide nigger
I fucking did. All it has is the differences between paint types, information on airbrushes, and some techniques. Nothing I asked about is in the guide, otherwise I wouldn't have asked it. Again, my prior knowledge on painting is zilch, and the guide seems to make a lot of assumptions on what the reader already knows about painting, or at least the painting section wasn't worked on nearly as much as the other sections.
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No.14258
>>14256
It's not listed because where you get it isn't really important it's more of what type you get that matters.
Are you going to start with hand painting or rattle cans?
Hand painting I recommend vallejo acrylic paints. That shit's great for 40k and small details, but I never really recommend hand painting on gunpla if possible since large flat surfaces show brush strokes.
For cans I started with krylon and walmart shit in highschool. That stuff is for furniture and large things like guns so particles are very large compared to hobby spray cans, which have finer particles.
But above all, use fucking google. You can find tons of guides online by people much more experience. Don't look for anything specific, just read and google ANYTHING that comes to mind. It's what I did, and there's so much more information there than sitting in a slow board. Look for military, aircraft, and train guides especially.
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No.14276
>>14232
The translucent plastic looks a little off, but that's more a fault of the model itself rather than you.
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No.14296
>>14276
Looks fine to me, it's probably just the lighting of the picture.
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No.14299
YouTube embed. Click thumbnail to play.
>>14296
>>14276
That shit fucking glows under a black light, something fierce.
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No.14303
>>14256
>>14258
I skimmed through the Google doc and I have to agree it's woefully lacking.
It'll take some time but I'm working on something better.
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No.14308
>>14303
Good luck! I agree, Gelgoog Guy's guide is pretty barren, but it has good links.
also i made a thing
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No.14309
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No.14312
YouTube embed. Click thumbnail to play.
4 of my kits showed up, YMS-15 Gyan, YMS-07B-0 Prototype GOUF, MS-DGFS Zaku II FS, and MS-06F Zaku II.
Started with Gyan, was really, really, simple to put together, a nice warm up for the others.
Prototype gouf took much, much longer to put together and he still needs his decals. Very satisfying though.
Camera is out of order sadly so I'll just post this in honor of GOUF.
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No.14314
I remember reading about there being scale guns that could work for gunpla, and I wanted to get a shotgun for my gunpla without buying a Kampfer.
I found these on HlJ recently, so does anyone have these guns and how good are they? I assume from the second picture they'll be good enough but I'd like to get a second opinion.
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No.14315
>>14314
1/12 scale guns fit pretty well with 1/144 kits. Are you using MG or HG?
Alternatively, I recommend the Kotobukiya MSG guns if you can find them. They come with some neat bonuses like adapter grips.
I got the Origin Zaku I. I literally cannot stop cumming. My only complaints are that you get the wrong weapons and not enough hands. It's more posable than Origin Z2 since they trimmed the back of the knee for more bending.
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No.14320
Well the Zaku II FS is assembled and he's a lovable thug. Somewhat more limited than the gouf though with the more simple construction. His extra weapon accessories make up for it though.
Also I must be going color blind because I swear the packaging made him look red to me.
Also I'm definitely going to have to find a real hobbyshop to pick up some supplies at. Some finer grit sandpaper at the least, all 3 of my builds so far have some pretty eye-catching fuckups my files couldn't deal with.
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No.14321
>>14320
Don't worry, I bought a Throne Eins thinking it was black on the box instead of dark brown. Your picture looks red to me, as well.
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No.14323
Holy hell the gyan and FS ZAKU II were pretty simple and fun to do. Despite also being HG the GOUF was a lot more intense.
But this RG Zaku II, it's got 3 sprues vs the FS' 9. Are all RG like this? Because I'm excited as hell.
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No.14324
>>14315
Looking good, man.
>>14320
>Also I must be going color blind because I swear the packaging made him look red to me.
wait it isn't red? looks red on my end too.
>>14323
you got a RG kit along with the other 3s? did you hit the jackpot at the lottery or something? Hope you have fun assembling it, looking forward to see pictures of it finished.
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No.14325
>>14320
>>14324
iirc Garma zaku is burgundy/bbq sauce brownish red
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No.14327
Went and grabbed a new camera cord, hardly had any batteries but I managed to take a shot of the dom that reignited my interest in doing kits again.
Fuck I need better lamps for pictures.
Sadly even though he's the first I've done I probably did the best with decal application on him. Gouf is missing a few I messed up badly and just didn't bother with and or fell off my tweezers and disappeared into nothingness.
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No.14329
HLJ finally added Gunpla to their summer sale and there is so much shit on sale, some MGs, some NG 1/100 and HG IBO stuff, BF HGs, some G-reco HGs, and the last couple of RGs, among other things.
But more importantly, the Hi-Nu Ver Ka is on sale, and I really think I'm going to get it.
What are your guy's opinions on it?
Any Glaring faults?
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No.14331
>>14325
you're right, it does look like BBQ sauce!
>>14327
Great work on that painting mate, great MS but i can't get over how much i find that head funny, it can't decide between being a dom or a zaku, lmao. Have you ever thought about using a green screen when taking pictures? the possibilities of having fun with the background could be endless, making assembling those guys and taking pictures afterwards much more rewarding than it already is.
>>14329
Im looking at pictures of it on google images right now and i gotta say its a good looking gunpla and a great MS but it looks like its gonna be a bitch to assemble. But please don't take my opinion into account for this matter, i never touched this kit or any kit whatsoever, but judging from the pictures that i looking at right now it seems like you need to have an appetite for challenge to assemble this one. I think it could be worth it as long as you don't fuck up, it surely will look really nice when its done, check out this neo zeon version i found.
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No.14333
>>14331
shit, i fucked up pretty hard, that's not the hi-nu just the nu, sorry man im a little tired and stressed. Still looks damn good though, anyway here are some REALLY nice builds of it, the right model this time. I dig alternate/custom paint schemes.
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No.14337
>>14329
>>14331
>>14333
My Nu Ver KA is still collecting dust while I git gud enough to compete with this guy.
In better news my paint guide should be done in a day or two.
I've taken over 100 pictures, God help me
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No.14338
>>14337
wow that's an amazing build, im sure that one day your skills will reach that level.
>In better news my paint guide should be done in a day or two.
You're making a guide? that's great, passing on knowledge is a very honorable deed.
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No.14346
Hitting a tough spot with the RG zaku II with the wrist pieces not fitting together properly. It looks almost like they are supposed to segment like many of the other parts on the model but the others fit together nice and snug while these are basically only held in by the presence of the hand.
>>14324
Glad it's not just me about the red.
Since I've just dived into this I'm not actually all that familiar with how hard it is to get a hold of RG and above. Apart from the snag mentioned above it's been quite a good time.
>>14331
I haven't really done any paint, I might try green screen but I feel like a better camera would be needed.
>>14337
I am going to retroactively regret not painting my robots.
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No.14349
What's a good way to clean a Gunpla?
I'm afraid I might take the paint off if I just use a towel and water.
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No.14351
>>14346
are you talking about the green bit around the wrist and the cap to that? Cuz I had problems with that too.
What I'd recommend is either gluing the those parts with plastic cement or just do what I did and but the hands on it so that the parts don't fall off.
>>14349
If you're just trying to take dust off of your gunpla, i'd recommend a duster of some kind, as those are quite soft and won't screw it up.
I don't have any experience with cleaning stuff off of your gunpla like a stain or something but i'd use your thumb and some water first or something like that.
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No.14354
Just finished the write up for this. It still feels incomplete but meh.
Would appreciate your guys' feedback.
http://topmodelplamo.blogspot.com/2016/06/guide-for-beginners-how-do-i-paint.html
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No.14359
>>14354
You mention panel washes several times, but you don't really explain what they are.
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No.14360
>>14354
You remind me of Frank West from Dead Rising
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No.14361
>>14351
>are you talking about the green bit around the wrist and the cap to that?
Yes, exactly that.
>or just do what I did and but the hands on it so that the parts don't fall off.
That is exactly what I ended up doing.
>>14354
You actually broke down an assembled kit for that tutorial? Even pulling apart two pieces that aren't base limb connections is terrifying to me.
Everything else seems like a solid base, though you could stand to bring washes up.
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No.14365
>>14361
>You actually broke down an assembled kit for that tutorial?
You don't take apart your kits?
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No.14366
>>14365
Once they are assembled, they stay that way. I'm a bit of an oaf and I've always feared breaking them trying to take them apart. I saw stress marks on a peg from a plate I'd removed on one of the previously constructed zakus after making a mistake and it only reaffirmed my fear.
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No.14368
>>14359
>>14361
The video for washes got corrupted somehow. I'm working on it.
Is it really that daunting to disassemble a kit? I guess I need to make a video about that too.
>>14360
lol. I've never played dead Rising but I can see it.
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No.14370
>>14360
Pretty good guide, if a miracle happens and i manage to get my hands on a gunpla i will use your guide. I really like your workshop, your table is cool.
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No.14379
>>14351
>If you're just trying to take dust off of your gunpla
It's a bit worse than that, I don't know how but I got something that looks like yogurt or tip-x on it on one of the arms. I don't want to paint over it or else there will be an ugly-looking bump.
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No.14380
I have a lot of decals to apply to the ZAKU II, I made a major mistake I'm going to have to fix with epoxy at some point. His nipple plates are miniscule and taking the nubs off was a major hassle. Beginning to think I should have just sanded them down but I was impatient, ended up nicking the plate itself when removing the nub and I can't not see it every time I look at him.
Also trying to decide between keeping the sweet horn or making him a proper bald zaku.
Went out and ordered two more kits as well but they won't be shipped for a few months. A gyan to complement the regular I got and another RG to see if I can get better at this.
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No.14395
So now that the RG ZAKU II is done and I have my camera back I decided to take some photos of all the kits I recently put together.
Again I wish I had a better camera and the ability to produce better lighting for them but I did what I could.
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No.14396
The gouf gave me a real hard time with the focus for some reason.
Garma Zaku turned out al-OH GOD WHY IS EVERYTHING BLUE
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No.14398
Apart from some yellowing early on ZAKU II really cooperated with the focus and looks pretty great.
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No.14399
>>14395
>>14396
>>14398
You should do some panel lining, dude. Bring out those details.
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No.14400
>>14399
I actually forgot that was a thing, I'll pickup some fine point markers in the future.
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No.14401
>>14398
I always loved how Zakus looked.
Hey, I've never owned a Zaku model; how do you pose the eyes? I always see pictures of them looking in different directions.
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No.14402
>>14401
On the high grade kids the eye is a sticker applied to a rotating disk inside the head.
On the RG its actually on a pair of gears so the eye actually turns to look in the direction you turn the head to, it's really really cool.
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No.14403
>>14402
The gears are also in MG kits.
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No.14404
>>14395
>>14396
>>14398
great builds, your gouf is fantastic.
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No.14410
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No.14411
>>14410
Gonna get that gouf at some point.
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No.14412
>>14400
You can use mechanical pencils too. I'm personally using a .03 pencil, and it gets into a lot of nooks and crannies while being easy to remove, especially on painted parts.
>>14411
I think samueldecal on facebook has them for roughly yen price.
more or less finished the ball
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No.14413
>>14412
Is there a reason all those images are black and white?
They look like images that had the saturation turned down. Usually images that are taken in B/W have greater contrast between the black and the white.
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No.14414
>>14410
im in love with the Gun cannon, the spray missiles makes my kokoro go doki doki.
>>14412
nice ball, i like your black and white photos.
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No.14419
>>14412
the black and white reminds me of the old how-to materials from the dawn of gunpla
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No.14422
>mg gm 2.0's are still $55-80 on Amazon and Newegg
>still out of stock everywhere else
what the SHIT
WHERE ARE THE GM'S
I might have to settle for an alternative at this point, does anyone have recommendations for good MG grunt suits? I'm not particularly interested in anything in 1/144 scale anymore.
Maybe I should just wait for the RE/100 Leo, but who knows when that's coming out.
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No.14428
What's the chances of the Guncannon Early Type from the Origin getting a HG? Hell, what's the chances the Origin type Guncannon getting a HG?
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No.14430
>>14412
Looks good man. The extra effort with those claws was worth it.
>>14422
I still recommend hlj. You're going to be waiting either way.
For alternatives you can't go wrong with a jesta.
I've had a buyfag week anons. Pray for my wallet.
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No.14431
>>14430
How much did they all cost combined?
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No.14485
>>14413
I use B&W filter because it's easier to see the details and inperfections, compared to colors which can hide stuff like that.
>>14414
>>14419
>>14430
danke danke <3
>>14422
RE Leo has 99% chance of not existing, since Bandai went off the rails and announced the RE bawoo instead of anything else frmo that list of upcoming REs.
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No.14494
>>14485
I'm not sure how black and white images help show detail, but alright.
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No.14495
>buddy invites me to a FB group
>see all this shit
>everyone's frothing at the mouth and screaming gunpla is freedumb
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No.14497
>>14495
>third picture
It's like Frankenstein's monster.
>fourth picture
Jesus Christ that looks terrible.
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No.14498
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No.14502
>>14495
Man, I thought I was pushing the WHY when I decided to buy a second IBA set to give my Graze two lances.
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No.14504
>>14495
"Try was a mistake" - John Gunpla
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No.14505
>>14495
3 isn't that bad, it has a nice color scheme and body is pretty good, its the weapons that makes it look like shit, if it just had that beam gun it would look fine.
>the last one
lets take a moment to mourn that wasted kit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euWfTiYwRB0
motherfucker butchered the kit in cold blood, meanwhile i can't even have a single one.
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No.14509
>>14314
1/12 scale means they might be too small for some of the larger MS (like CCA era stuff).
The Little Armory stuff is also pretty complex, has lots of tiny parts, absolutely require adhesive (not cementing; the parts are too small) and are VERY fragile. They're scale models first.
If you're planning on using the guns for smaller MS Little Armory is a better choice, but if you're using them for bigger MS or just want larger guns you're better off checking out Kotobukiya's MSG line, which also has the advantages of being simpler builds (less parts, larger parts, snap fits) and WAY cheaper.
Girl here has a Little Armory anti-materiel rifle, Hrairoo has an MSG bazooka.
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No.14510
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No.14511
>>14510
Holy moly those are so cute.
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No.14512
>>14511
Just linking the MSG stuff
http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product-series/m-s-g-%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%B5%E3%83%9D%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%82%B0%E3%83%83%E3%82%BA/
The series is mostly super cheap, super simple weapons and accessories like thrusters and such, but they've been making all sorts of weird gimmick shit in the last 2 years or so including stuff like a 00 Quanta style combining sword with clear parts, wind-up and electric-powered rotating gatling guns, spring-loaded pile bunkers, and light-up beam sabers.
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No.14513
>>14509
It should also be noted that the Little Armory kits are meant to be used with figma figures, so you can make Dooks here go full tacticool and shit.
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No.14520
>>14510
It looks like there's yellow rock candy taped to the end of those guns.
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No.14521
>>14520
that reminds me, from what I understand they're doing a figuart of Stone Cold Steve Austin and it comes with beer effects parts
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No.14526
>>14512
Oh yeah, I know. I have that quanta sword thing but it's actually pretty flimsy and falls apart because of strange tolerances/friction.
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No.14528
>>14521
Yeah, after looking at the two, I was thinking about grabbing both Stone Cold and Dwayne to go with my SHF rasslin' ring bases.
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No.14536
So I'm going to have to skip gbwc again so I might as well post the ball here in color.
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No.14571
I've been building for almost 2 years and I still haven't painted or top coated a kit. I just snap, line, and put on a shelf.
My question is. Am I more or less cancerous than "gunpla is freedumbs"?
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No.14572
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No.14573
>>14572
Yeah, that too. I have been getting all the tools I need bit by bit to start removing seams and painting. But money has been tight and all that shit adds up quick. I hope to try my hand at panel washing soon.
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No.14578
>>14536
Nicely done, I want to build one but in Thunderbolt colors
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No.14579
So I made a thing again :) 4th kit after HG DM Exia
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No.14580
>>14579
I'll stop spamming now. Happy Building guys.
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No.14583
>>14579
>>14580
GP02! My favorite Gundam! Great builds mate, out of the 3 builds your Val Varo is the best one IMO, you aced it, just flawless!
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No.14592
>>14580
>>14579
Those are actual LED? Curious to see how you managed to fit it inside the tiny gundams.
>>14571
gunpla is freedumb people basically make shit customs and can't take criticism/use "freedumb" as a rallying cry for no negative comments allowed.
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No.14593
>>14583
Thanks, as with this hobby I need to improve. Maybe my future builds will be a mix of metallic and shading.
>>14592
Nahh, I just used fluorescent paints then have them light up in blacklight. Just like the Dark Matter I built previously
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No.14594
>>14580
The paint looks a bit messy, especially the black lines.
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No.14595
>>14594
It's a wash, I have the mistake of assembling them with glue before making a wash. So areas with deep recesses between the limbs cant be reached by the q-tip
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No.14596
>>14595
Try using a needle with some tissue attached to the end.
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No.14598
So I'm leaving my gunpla job soon. You niggers want anything?
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No.14599
>>14596
Never thought of that. I'll try it next time since I still have 2 HGM kits here
>>14598
If only you are just near SEA
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No.14602
So to compensate for my shitty posing, I used my master craftsmanship to make a stand-thing for my thunderbolt zaku, I really liked the way it turned out.
In other news, I got the 6th form Barbatos from the HLJ sale, and man, is that club thing satisfying. I also finished my Shiki a while back, and holy shit that gold finish looks fucking excellent.
Pictures and video do not do it justice.
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No.14603
>>14602
All of them are great builds mate, amazing collection you got there. This zaku and that one first person scene were the only good things to come out of thunderbolt.
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No.14604
>>14602
hanging stuff from the ceiling is cool
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No.14605
>>14604
>hanging stuff from the ceiling is cool
At first I thought you meant you lynched your Gunpla. Like, you hung them by the neck from the ceiling.
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No.14607
>>14602
> shitty posing
If you're worried about it, do the pose yourself, and make the model copy your human movements. It keeps it from being awkward looking if you replicate life.
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No.14609
>>14604
Agree, looks good
>>14605
> Like, you hung them by the neck from the ceiling
LMAO
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No.14612
>>14605
>lynched your Gunpla
there's probably an interesting diorama idea in there somewhere
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No.14613
>>14612
dorkly pls don't actually lynch your innocent gunpla
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No.14620
Hey /m/, check out what just arrived!
I've only done one gunpla before (HG Zaku II) so I'm gonna hold off before doing Dolores.
Any thoughts on how long I should hone my skills for before starting on her?
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No.14622
>>14620
Aren't the ZoE kits rather low quality?
Like, they use cheap plastic which makes them look ugly.
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No.14623
>>14622
I dunno, like I said, I'm not that experienced, but Dolores is my Mecha waifu, so I really wanted to do that kit.
I hadn't looked into it beforehand.
Here's a some pics of the sprues, what do you think?
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No.14624
>>14623
>Here's a some pics of the sprues, what do you think?
It looks kinda, you know, off. Each piece is a solid colour, while Dolores's actual design has lines all over it. The molding itself is fine, it's just lacking all the colour detail.
I know you don't have to paint it because it's coloured plastic, I'm sure it would a lot better if you painted and detailed it yourself. There are some reference pictures you can work from.
But doing that stuff correctly takes some practice, so I'd say to do that RX-78-2 kit first (and maybe a few other kits after that, try doing the Dolores kit when you've got the hang of painting and detailing).
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No.14626
>>14624
Well the James Links mini figures came unpainted, so I'd assume so.
But it looks like the way it fits together it forms layers that make the colours work.
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No.14627
>>14626
Did that guy paint his?
From what I've seen: they usually look like this.
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No.14628
>>14627
Fucking hell, that's awful.
I just grabbed that pic off google.
Yeah, I'm definitely gonna learn how to paint for this kit
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No.14630
>>14627
Oh geez, that looks so fugly unpainted.
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No.14631
>>14628
Yeah, the kit you posted clearly had a decent painter work on it. Seeing an unpainted kit after that makes it looks terrible in comparison. Just be glad you decided to ask here about it before you tried to assemble it, you would have gotten a rather nasty surprise otherwise.
>>14630
In fairness, a lot of kits do. I think this one looks especially bad just because it's semi-coloured, so it looks like it's finished kit that's lacking tons of detail. It reminds me of a McDonald's toy, actually.
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No.14634
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No.14635
>>14631
So this must be the guide for painting them.
Too bad I can't read moonrunes and can't figure out what paints to buy!
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No.14636
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No.14637
>>14635
Start learning katakana. Most of those are effectively written in transcribed English and up at the top corner is a note telling you that the number codes correspond to the Mr Color brand.
http://www.mr-hobby.com/en/itemDetail.php?iId=87
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No.14642
After playing with my HG and RG zakus, I'm retroactively liking the gyan less since it's poseability is so much less than theirs.
Also I'm starting to feel like 1/144 has a pretty limited selection.
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No.14643
Anyone on a slump here? 1 month and i still haven't finished the arms yet.
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No.14673
>>14643
I never get anything done in summer man, I've got 3 kits sitting around half finished and I can't even motivate myself to paint miniatures.
That ac is looking pretty good. hanged man right?
Still have noblesse and Alicia backlogged.
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No.14674
>>14673
If you need motivation to finish your kits, then you probably need a new hobby.
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No.14681
Time for a new thread. It's no longer bumping.
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No.14683
>Mr. Topcoat can't be shipped to me due to international aviation laws
Can anyone recommend a substitiute?
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No.14684
>>14681
Wait until it gets to like page 3 at least.
It's fine until then.
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No.14687
>>14673
>Hanged Man
I wish, its Magnolia R.I.P.3.M kit. That said AC5 kits are pretty small compared to previous AC kits.Its a head shorter than Alicia.
>Noblesse and Alicia
Very nice kits.
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No.14736
>>14642
I'm further confounded and excited.
Today my thunderbolt psycho Zaku II arrived and it looks fantastic. I've opened the box up and I'm astounded by all the sprues this thing comes with. If Gyan was the lower end of the HG spectrum this is definitely the high end of high grade.
The guide talked about there being a lot of variations of HG but it's caused me to be really blown away by this kit.
Also I got slammed by customs today, 3 more kits arrived for me but I gotta go pick them up and pay arbitrary extra, what a pisser.
Looking forward to putting it all today and taking photos. On the topic of photos do any of you use higher quality cameras and lights for your pictures? I've been having quality issues since I can only take photos during daylight due to shitty point and shoot with weak ass bulbs.
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No.19640
Not related to gunpla but, would repainting this metal piece with clear coat red retain the metallic feel? I got an airbrush so figured why not but I don't know wether spraying some Tamiya Clear Red would get rid of it's metallic feel.
Also, what paint is good for spraying metal parts in general like aftermarket parts for plamo? I know Hotwheel hobbyist use a different type of paint to retain their metallic feel but what is it actually? It's not acryllic right since it would create a more plastic-y feel?
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No.19641
>>19640
Anon, you bumped the wrong thread.
This gunpla thread is two years old, we have a much more active one.
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No.19642
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