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Gunpla / Plamo General
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For those new to gunpla/plamo or even just new to this thread; please read the 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!
>Why won't anyone answer my question?
Try being specific, especially about your materials and process. Post pictures whenever possible; even if the kit/part looks bad, you are more likely to get help posting pictures.
>Links
A guide to other types of plamo:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa/Airfix%20Model%20World%20Specia%20(Scale%20Modelling%20Step-By-Step).pdf
Kawaguchi Gunpla tips:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJV1h9xQ7Hx-SoCOivVEHNDOl16VWLB3A
Gundam Lineart:
http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1 AND http://gundma.imgur.com/
Another gunpla guide:
http://funakatown.com/images/Building_Gunpla_Final.pdf
February Restock: http://pastebin.com/JN75W8vU
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>>13925505
Our next Group Build!
Field Repair
Basically what this means is that rather than the mobile suit being fresh out of a factory, it's quite the opposite. Whether it's trudging through dense jungles or dodging debris in asteroid belts, your mobile suit has seen some better days.
You've been out in the field for quite a long time now, nearly half a year of active duty in the front lines and your personal mobile suit's pretty banged up. What's worse is the fact that there isn't a maintenance bay within several thousand kilometers of your local area that's capable of making any major repairs. Your unit's engineering crew has resorted to patch work and jury-rigging to keep your machine operational. Stray fire might have crippled its legs and arms or otherwise dealt considerable damage to a mobile suit's systems meanwhile some units have simply lost bits of armor and panels to the elements and have been forced to patch weld metal sheets over the exposed inner workings.
In any case it's beaten to hell but somehow you and your team have somehow kept it chugging along and now command's ordered all units operating in your theatre to fall back to form a defensive line against the enemy offensive.
Deadline: March 7
Send submissions to: [email protected]
>>13925505
First for stupid sexy robots.
New IBO kits for the next months, Phycho Graze looking good
so who's gonna get that sweet revive Gyan?
its the only zeke suit I like
Favorite online retailers?
Recently moved and there's no hobby shops here. I like supporting local shops, so I haven't really had any experience ordering online.
>>13925558
Sazaki! Stop posting! Go le ding something or something.
>>13925564
b-but muh new Gyan!
really, a mere silver coat will make it look great
>>13925569
I SAID, "GO LE DING SOMETHING OR SOMETHING."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raVgRr_XjLo
believe in SAL and you will receive.
>>13925534
>I have to buy the other 1/100 Barbatos to get the mace
You win again, Bandai!
Eh, at least I'll have a second frame for the Gusion/Rebake set?
>>13925580
>waiting on SAL
You're lucky you didn't end up like this guy.
I also use EMS. I can't imagine having to wait longer than three days to get my plastic cocaine.
>>13925673
i like to believe i can forget about it and be suprised when it does arrive. i can focus on other hobbys or atleast actually watching gundams
>>13925633
Based on comparison pics the gusion frame has a few differences from the barbatos frame. Mainly different hardpoint/connection points for attaching the armor. So a barbados frame won't work with it.
>>13925505
Why post such a crappy build for the op?
>>13925710
Well, that's fine. I don't like the Rebake anyway.
>>13925711
Because nobody else posted theirs.
>>13925722
I read somewhere that you can modify the Barbatos frame to work with the Gusion, sadly can't find the link, will try again latter
I've read a few guides and a lot of them try to cover a lot but I feel like they don't go into a lot of detailed explanation. For instance does one do the panel lines after painting? If so what method works best for applying the panel lines after painting?
>>13925786
You haven't read enough guides. Go read some more and fuck off.
>dat feel when you start modding your HGUC Jegan ECOAS Type and realize the magnets are not strong enough to hold the shield properly
;_;
>>13925786
>For instance does one do the panel lines after painting?
If you write something and then go over it with white-out, what happens to what you wrote?
Use some common sense anon.
>>13925842
>If you write something and then go over it with white-out, what happens to what you wrote?
Sounds like pre-shading.
>>13925812
You fuck off shithead. This is why /m/'s gunpla thread is always drowning in shitposts. Cause of fucknuts like you acting like you're big dick hot shit. Why don't you contribute something instead of being a elitist prick?
>>13925786
There's a variety of methods you can use for panel lining, and which you use depends on how you apply your paint. Air brushing, for example, is usually light enough that you won't fill in the panel lines and can just go over them with your preferred method. You can also use air brushing to pre-shade the panel lines with a darker coat.
Refer to this video for some insightful hints.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7i5yUwx_Dg
>>13925812
Geez that's not very nice
I miss G-Reco kits :/.
>>13925673
I've had to wait a month for mine, truest suffering
>>13925773
Found it, apparently you will have to cut a few pieces for the frame to work, not entirely sure if is worth it
http://xn--y8ja7ob40bgc4b.com/%E4%BD%9C%E6%88%90%E3%83%97%E3%83%A9%E3%83%A2%E7%B4%B9%E4%BB%8B/1100%E3%82%B0%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AB%E3%83%90%E3%83%AB%E3%83%90%E3%83%88%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E3%82%92%E6%B5%81%E7%94%A8%E3%81%95%E3%81%9B%E3%81%A6%E3%81%BF/
Almost done just gotta finish the wings,apply decals, and topcoat
http://nov.2chan.net/y/res/3488135.htm
>>13926065
What a treasure trove.
>>13926065
Bandai did a really good job making it flexible. I'm pretty excited for the eventual update to the regular Dom.
RG Astraea
Y/N?
>>13926104
I'm not a fan of the Zaku mouth but I realize without it it would pretty much just be a regular Dom.
My HGUC Dom model was one of my first and it looks like shit, so I'm also waiting for a Revive Dom to do it justice. But at the same time I got this anyway for that sexy bazooka.
>>13925914
I miss AGE kits, fucking get over it.
>>13926049
Are you assembling your vic viper in your daughter's room or something?
>>13926111
You and me both, comrade.
fucking funnels and all those decals, but it was worth it
>>13926143
Naw my sister used to live with me but moved out, i turned the room into a hobby room but the stickers are too sticky to remove without damaging the paint and im not buying more paint for one spot
How would you mod a HG Jegan's head to fit a LED? I am having issues especially thinking about how to fit the neck after putting the LED.
>>13926316
You can either carve out some of the pieces in the head and fit a regular bulb in, or get an SMD LED and mount it in there with less carving.
There's also doing fiber optic and placing the bulb in a larger space in the torso.
>>13926367
>or get an SMD LED and mount it in there with less carving
The SMD LED I can get are around 2mm, "regular" LED are 3 mm. Not a big difference.
The main issue would still be fitting the neck in place and taking/hiding the terminals outside the head.
Side 3 studio making an MG jesta cannon resin dress up kit that fits a regular jesta. win.
Anyone got the gold Delta Gundam? Is it good?
>>13926436
SMD leds can be crazy small, and if you use enamel coated 0.5mm wire you can put them damn near anywhere
>>13926436
You just need to be a little creative. If the 2mm is the smallest you can readily obtain, think of other ways around it. I'm not entirely informed on the framework of a Jegan's head, let along a 1/144 scale, so I can't say for certain how to fit it.
>>13926585
Disregard that, I suck cocks.
My latest build, the HGUC ZII
Although a parts-former, the transformation is very secure. Would recommend.
Anyone have the Kotobukiya Huckebeins or Thrudgelmir?
>>13926633
Holy shit that sword thing is so huge, I love it
>>13926615
>those feet
>>13926640
Its pretty cool. I wish the kit wasn't so damn expensive, though.
>>13926488
>mfw the 0402
And that tiny little thing lights up? I'm both amazed and dumbfounded by this micro technology wizardry.
>>13926488
2mm's shit too small to be solder.
how the hell someone solder without damage it?
file or sandpaper?
>>13926180
How much do you spend on masking tape a year?
>>13926825
sandpaper
>>13926819
I've soldered 0603 leds to pcbs by hand with a sharp point soldering tip.
1206 seems huge by comparison once you've done that.
>>13926843
For your PG Unicorn? How is that coming along?
>>13926106
Type F? Y.
Get the HG as well for those sweet GN pistols and hammer, fully armed.
Use the visor faceplate for good taste.
>>13926106
N.
RG Sefer Rasiel instead
When are one of you late UC loving mexicans going to make a cool mexican folk art themed crossbone
there's so much potential for cool paint and cross modification there
>>13926633
I do have the Huckebein Mk II kit right here
was thinking about buiding it next as a breather between the nu and the hi nu
>>13927159
I remember seeing a custom of the Maoh in which they painted the skull in the chest like they do during the dia de muertos holiday
it was really neat
>>13927168
Do it
>>13927192
oh found it
>>13927197
I'm between the hucky and the SD Soulgain kit
>>13927220
yeah I like it
but there's way more potential there
>>13927225
well I dunno what exactly you are envisioning, which base would you use for starters? the maoh or the vanilla crossbone?
>>13927124
I'm not so keen on the Red, I wouldn't mind grabbing the HG weapons, even if it isn't "canon"
I don't mind the price for the upgrade kit+Exia.
>>13927145
It's not as sexy.
>>13927233
I might start with the mao because the regular crossbone has the crossed bones which is really pirate specific
I do like the smaller skull size though, maybe just shave the bones off the crossbone x-1
something in these styles would be neat
>>13927277
an alebrije?
>>13927282
yeah it's such a distinctive style and the separation of parts works with the many types patterns
You'd think losing your job would give you plenty of time to tackle your backlog but the soul crushing depression makes it really hard to pick up the nippers.
>>13927288
probably too much FUN for gundamus which are serious beamsword wielding mega serious robots for serious people
anyone have the Neo Granzon kit how flexs able is it.?
>>13927319
that is literally a solid block of plastic
how flexible do you think it is
>>13927288
>>13927303
I guess, but pulling something off like that on a model seems really hard
>>13927282
nice X-0, someone else made one not too long ago and did a real awesome job with it. I'm interested to know how they made the beam effects. Also I vote for the Huckebein Mk II as the net thing you build
>>13927329
I was hoping for some kind of articulation?
im really sorta upset about that
does any though have the no scale 1/144 dygenguar
>>13927360
Pretty sure Dalong has reviewed all the Koto SRW kits. Go there.
>Can't work on heavyarms until I pick up some new parts to experiment with on him.
>Try to paint graze but I'm having one of those nights where you keep screwing up so you need to just stop for the night.
Guess I'll just work on my frame arms some more.
>>13927414
>that toppled mobile worker in the background
Did Godzilla scare him?
Did this come with stickers?
The instructions are saying that the mono eye is a sticker, but I can't find any stickers in the box
>>13927523
According to Dalong, yes it does.
Were the bags sealed when you got it? If not, chances are whoever had it before you took the stickers out.
Pray they did not take anything else out.
If the bags were sealed then chances are you dropped the stickers somewhere. Look around your room.
>>13927628
The box was sealed. Came with all those runners.
Thanks for your trouble anon. I probably just have some searching to do.
>>13927644
Good luck soldier. Sieg Zeon!
>>13927664
The Hi-Zack is a federation suit, zeek scum.
Hi-Zack could use a revive.
The Barbatos is compatible with the other recent Gunpla addon kits, right?
>>13927677
>mono eye
>gases colonies
>nukes their own
>drops colonies
>looks like a riced up Zaku
>feddie suit
Yeah, sure it is.
>>13927687
Mostly.
>>13927695
It's used by the TITANS
who are part of the FEDERATION
>>13927698
![[HorribleSubs] Gatchaman Crowds Insight - 05 [1080p].mkv_snapshot_01.04_[2015.08.12_13.10.22].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/rmRSE1d.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gatchaman Crowds Insight - 05 [1080p].mkv_snapshot_01.04_[2015.08.12_13.10.22].jpg")
>>13927698
Holy shit. I know the Barby isn't one of the prettiest, or best, designs in the world but godDAMN that thing is just fucking fucked up, senpai.
Makes me want to puke.
>>13927698
Edgy.
>>13927664
*Sieg Paptimus Sama
>>13927707
Indeed. All depends on the work you put into it I suppose, but a bad design idea is a bad design idea.
>>13927712
Sarah stop posting on 4sidechan!
>>13927695
It's used by the regular Federation forces as well as the Titans.
>>13927743
It doesn't even use a federation rifle or beam spray gun!
Did I mention it comes with the ol' Zeta rifle?
>>13927752
That's what they get for letting zekes in and using zeke suits. They got infected sharing that shit and now they're high on power and spiky machineguns.
Zeon. Not even once.
>>13927687
Not the back packs. For some reason bandai made the space between the holes different than on other recent hg.
>>13927752
That's because it doesn't have a reactor that can support a beam rifle.
>>13927764
A little creativity should be able to fix that.
Thanks for the information.
>>13927698
Even I'm not that edgy.
![[OZC]Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 - Stardust Memory Remastered E01 'Gundamjack' [v2].mkv_snapshot_02.25_[2015.09.02_15.35.38].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/z4nJSLG.jpg "[OZC]Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 - Stardust Memory Remastered E01 'Gundamjack' [v2].mkv_snapshot_02.25_[2015.09.02_15.35.38].jpg")
>>13927769
Feddies still have their own solid shell weapons.
>>13927769
Like for example, the GM Cold Districts Type rifle.
There was no reason to use Zaku Machine Guns over these puppies.
>>13927784
Years earlier, and that's a decision based on economics, not because thebthe suit has an inability to use beam weapons.
The Hi-Zack must be incredibly economical, but it's not exactly something you'd want to get into if there's anything else in the hangar.
aaaand its done! Tiny arms, tiny feet and xboxhueg backpack(?)
![[ozc]mobile Suit Gundam 0083 - Stardust Memory Remastered E13 'a Storm Raging Through'-13.m4v_snapshot_24.46_[2015.06.11_21.31.01].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/KBMkkrP.jpg "[ozc]mobile Suit Gundam 0083 - Stardust Memory Remastered E13 'a Storm Raging Through'-13.m4v_snapshot_24.46_[2015.06.11_21.31.01].jpg")
>>13927791
>tfw we'll never have an Advance of Zeta OVA where TITANS pilots bitch about the GM Qual being high maintenance Fix Or Repair Daily pieces of shit and then Anaheim pops up all "Why not use these Zak- I mean Hi-Zacks. Yeah, we're definitely not selling you left over Zakus we tossed random shit on. No sirree these are legit, brand new Mobile Suits."
At least, I understand that's the lore behind TITANS' default suit being the Hi-Zack instead of some sort of GM.
>>13927811
Neat dubs. Out of box?
>>13927811
Its quite a good change of pace from typical "universal"-ish build.
>>13927811
>>13927832
that face will always makes me shivers. how the fuck one cure tyrophobia
>>13927811
>>13927832
Shame it only really showed up like once.
![[EG]Zeta_Gundam_13_BD[705C0A94].mkv_snapshot_17.01_[2016.02.26_22.21.18].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/zGZ9dao.jpg "[EG]Zeta_Gundam_13_BD[705C0A94].mkv_snapshot_17.01_[2016.02.26_22.21.18].jpg")
>>13927769
Yes, it does. It's occasionally seen using the same beam rifle that the Marasai uses. Hizack Custom even uses a beam launcher.
>>13927821
panel lined with 0.3mm mech pencil
filed nubs, sanded over and polished a few pieces.
painted the weapons because i accidentally bent a few stress marksusedallstickers
Wish there were any MSV of this model.
>>13927832
>>13927881
> those bleeding eyes
>>13926104
>Revive Dom
>Revive Zaku
>Revive GM
What a time to be alive.
>>13927769
>>13927858
Aren't you both right? I thought the Hi-Zack's deal was that its reactor could support beam weapons, but was too weak to support more that one at a time. It could, for instance, handle a Beam Saber, but only if it carried a slug based weapon, and if it carried a Beam Rifle, it had to carry its Heat Hawk.
>>13927881
Do you think you'll ever paint it?
>>13927897
>Aren't you both right? I thought the Hi-Zack's deal was that its reactor could support beam weapons, but was too weak to support more that one at a time. It could, for instance, handle a Beam Saber, but only if it carried a slug based weapon, and if it carried a Beam Rifle, it had to carry its Heat Hawk.
I dunno, I think I remember hearing that too, but it kind of doesn't make sense when you consider that it'll never use both weapons at the same time. The specs say the reactor output is also stronger than the original GM or Gundam's reactor.
Bah, who knows. Specs are made up and so are the quirks of each MS. This isn't the thread for it, anyway.
>>13927906
Indeed. Gundam specs are notoriously inconsistent even within their own shows, let alone in comparison to other ones.
>>13927832
>>13927811
what model is that?
>>13927964
http://www.dalong.net/review/ib/ibh05/ibh05_p.htm
Toenail Bitch from IBO.
>>13927758
I love everything about that suit aside from its feet.
IS gundam shop on ebay trusted?
Does anyone have the HG Jesta cannon? If so what do you think of it?
>>13927906
Generators have more specs that just output. There's also capacity and heat. Think harder.
I am thinking to get RG Zeta, is that as fragile as people claim?
>>13927241
>not liking the red
RGs so fucking white.
I got most of the gundams and my shelf is looking real white.
That's why I got the Titans mkII and Type F.
Most of the guys who got the Exia opted for the 3rd party R3 conversion instead.
But ehh, whatever floats your boat.
>>13928068
This is the show that came up with weight by multiplying the weight of an average human body to the scale desired.
The specs are just BS across the board.
>>13928134
>not liking the red
I know, I'm even a Blood Angels player. I'm conflicted.
>Titans mkII
That's in the pipeline actually.Is is it bad I like it more than the Rx-78-2?
Already have an MG "Punished" Exia, just kinda thought about getting the other mainline ones in RG with Qan[T] coming out soon. Wanted to know if the kit was good.
>>13928068
Its hardly ever mentioned but the Gundam has 7 generators around it to make electricity from that fancy reactor, thats why its the only thing that can use a beam rifle for so long. Other MS like the Dom have a decent reactor but can't power a beam rifle.
>>13928191
>This is the show that came up with weight by multiplying the weight of an average human body to the scale desired.
[citation needed]
I want to hand paint the white/black details on my FAG but only have access to Mr. Color Lacquers, Tamiya Acrylics and some Vallejo Modelcolor. Which of these are the best for handpainting considering theyre all non-enamel.
>>13928133
yes
>>13928258
vallejo
>>13925572
I miss MSG Abridged.
I'm pretty sure the only decent /m/ Abridged series out there now is Code MENT, and it makes me sad there's not more to choose from.
I'd totally be down for a Build Fighters Abridged if someone had the time, resources, and drive to do it.
>>13928379
I miss it too, but atleast he finished the Ramba Ral arc.
>>13928379
>Hey Chief. You wanna play a game?
>Huh? A game? Is this really the time to-
>It's called Insubordination. Bye!
>>13926316
I would love to know how that guy got the gun/beam saber to light up. I'd like to replicate that for a scythe.
>>13928379
>if someone had the time, resources, and drive to do it
>tfw have the time and resources but no drive
A technology to control your gunplas through tablet!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqz28b6SLzQ
>>13928768
How is this kind of LED called?
>>13928768
>he just pushes the RX-78 over
kek
This kid is amazing, completely underrated MS and kit
My only complaint is how hard it is to pose with the guns due to the size of the stocks
How the heck do i get the wings of light on the mg destiny gundam?
I took it apart to try to fit it in but...
so who here consistently buys the 3rd party kits? which ones would you recommend? I kinda dig the Xi Gundoom and one of the Dragon Momoko Strikes
Slow Saturday is slow, i burnt all my gunpla fuel by building a certain 5 eyed model until to 1am last night.
>>13929579
slowly preparing a lot of kits for top coating in spring, started MG Char's Gelgoog today
>>13929096
Zudah would be a great sniper
>long downtime to cool off the reactor
>is fast as fuck to change position after firing
>>13926086
>the pleasure of storing heat rod inside
and its complete
fucking weather got super cloudy, so I couldn't take the pictures I want
>>13930197
>>13930208
the effect parts for the funnels are kinda crappy, they like to open up all the time and don't close properly
also, messing around with the rods is really bothersome, but goddamn, this really looks nice
>>13930215
>>13929579
Started working on the RE/100 Dijeh and fixing the seamlines on a old Jegan.
>>13930197
>>13930208
>>13930215
>>13930225
that looks based,
Only have enough dosh for now for one, so between the HG Barbatos, Gusion Rebake and Kimaris, which one do I grab? I know the shield and colours on the Gusion Rebake are kind of screwed, but that's fixable. I don't know much about the other kits, since they never appealed to me before now.
>>13930389
All three of them are good if you're going to fill in the detail paint but I like the proportions and look of the Kimaris the best and it requires the least work and is a joy to build. You cannot go wrong with any, but if I had to get just one, I would take the Kimaris.
I mean hell it comes with a lance, how often do you see that?
>>13930389
Kimaris and Option Set 4.
>>13930400
>>13930424
Kimaris it is then. My shelf is pretty much just white at this point, I could use some colour. Plus, the design is quite nice to be honest, shame it only served to job for an episode or two
Now then, Bazooka... or Rifle
(I could do a neat heat affect for the axe, but I'd rather not use it)
So far it has a very light coat of Vallejo grey poly primer, and I'm gonna try making the mono-eye and gun sights using these little red nail gems.
>>13930584
Bazooka.
>>13930908
I need to remember to dust my old models before taking new pictures.
>>13930197
>>13930208
>>13930215
>>13930225
Came out really nice, great work.
also, dafuq, I got a warning for reporting shitposters spamming?
MG G-reco with tons of uv-radioative parts never ;_;
>>13930953
>tfw Bandai will pretend that G-Reco doesn't exist and not release a new kit for at least 10 years
>>13930235
>>13930942
thanks, I'll hope tomorrow is sunny to take better pics
as for the next kit, I think I'll start with the Huckebein Mk II
>>13930913
I don't think the chin of the Ez-8 lit up... Just saiyan.
>>13930970
I just want a goddamn Hecate.
>>13930970
What really sucks is the only MS I really absolutely wanted a kit of from that series was the Hecate. And they didn't make one. And I don't understand why. Because of this I haven't bought any G-reco kits. Not as a boycott or anything but because there was no other MS from the series (aside from the G Self reflector pack which I would have picked up if it was a normal release but I couldn't justify going p-bandai for it) so because of this I didn't experience the style of any of the G reco kits which kinda sucks because maybe there was another one out there I would have enjoyed building if I initially was able to make the Hecate and see what the kits are like. I have sometimes almost bought a Grimoire when shopping but have always ended up getting a different kit instead from a line that I already know , for the most part, what to expect from it.
why the fuck wouldn't Bandai release an RG Epyon or Unicorn but instead released a shit MS like 00 Qan[T]
>>13931099
because 00 kits, especially setsuna ones, rake in cash
>>13931099
You want MORE unicorns?
Are you for fucking real?Epyon is alright, though.
>>13931047
You should go ahead and pick up the Grimoire, fun to build.
As for the Hecate not having a kit, the rumors and speculation for it is that Bandai was simply wasn't expecting G-reco gunpla to sell at all and just released the initial MS that showed up. When the Gunpla line did very well, they hurried to release the later MS (Gastima et al) but didn't bother with releasing the Hecate and others that came out in the middle.
>>13931120
So basically Bandai is incompetent. Great. How do those fags have a job?
>>13931130
we willingly give them money to buy small plastic models of japanese robots
>>13931130
Nobody understands Bandai Logic, anon.
>>13931120
>Won't release Hecate
>Will release 72 Gundams of IBO
>See Gundam Astaroth
>>13931113
>You want MORE unicorns?
>Are you for fucking real?
with the tv release prepare for another fuckton of unicorn models, regardless if we like it or not
>>13931176
>>13931142
>>13931130
Well, Bandai have been known to change their minds.
Just give them time.
Like a decade or two.
Just pretend your favorite MS was in prison.
>>13931179
>Not wanting Gustav Karl
>Not wanting Jegan EWAK
>>13931188
WOUNDWORT DINDU NUFFIN!
>>13931193
>not wanting HG Sinanju Stein
>HG Seraphim Re-release
>Pre-orders closed
yeah fuck me hard
>>13931226
fuck me in the penis
>>13931226
A shit load of those were sold out within hours; I was fucking livid
>>13931196
>HG Sinanju Stein
oh that would be nice
but I'm expecting
>HG UNICORN REVIVE AND A GORILLION VARIANTS
>>13931238
I just remembered they made the Hyaku-Shiki 2.0 frame in a way that suggests it could transform and that there's a new Delta Kai novel coming out so I'm hoping for an MG Delta Kai.
>>13931188
OR OR OR
wait for the G-Reco movie. I'm dying for a Wuxia, myself. And a Trinity.
>>13931229
Maybe try HLJ or Hobby Search?
Or Amazon if all else fails.
The GN Archer's a great kit. I highly recommend it.
>>13931259
It really is
>>13931229
I saw a couple of them still available in my local HobbyTown. Marked up of course, but have you checked around your local stores?
>>13931258
Bandai might pull another Stargazer and just release a one or two HGs and maybe the MG G-self.
>>13931193
>>13931196
>actually thinking bandai is going to release any new unicorn kits with this anime series adaptation and not just a bunch of re-releases of the exact same kits that we already have just in "anime version color"
kek
>>13931276
All I want was an HG of all cool 00 side stories MS like Abulhool (Type F or not)
but all I get was setsuna's shit gundams00 Raiser was good tho
>>13931338
>HG GN-XII, with GN Mega Launcher and GN Buster Sword included
I wish.
So I've been relooking through the various guides on proper seam welding and pre-building before painting, and they often say to cut the prongs on some pieces into a 45' angle so they're easier to pry apart. But wouldn't this make them harder to stay together for the final build too? Do I superglue/cement them back together after I'm ready for them to stay together permanently?
>>13931454
Well no and yes. The Seam welding WELDS the seams together. So you don't need to super glue them together cause you're gonna cement them together when you seam weld.
Did you chew on lead paint chips as a child or something?
>>13931476
Oh right, duh. Answer was staring at me in the face. Thanks.
Ayyy!
so, do you all use gundam markers for panel lining, or do any of you use products such as tamiya panel line or oil paint mixed with turps?
>>13931754
0.3mm mechanical pencil and "ink"-ish gundam marker
>>13931754
I thin my own paints to panel line, but I do think that Tamiya panel lining liquid would be convenient. I despise Gundam Markers because of how much of a bitch it is to properly panel line some crevasses when using them(vents).
>>13931754
I use the Gundam markers that are like pens, but they're still quite thick. There is a special type of Q-Tip that is pointed, it is used for makeup. These are invaluable for panel lining/panel washes and work well with Gundam markers.
90% of the time, I'm only using the Gundam markers for black. If you don't need the distinctive pop of black, a 0.2/0.3 mechanical pencil works fine.
>>13931754
mechanical pencils for the most part, but if I have extra time I thin out paint and do washes.
>>13931754
I use .3 mechanical pencils and a Faber-Castell brand PITT artist's pen.
>>13931754
Thinned testors enamel paint does really well
Have you guys ever thought about how much you've spent on gunpla?
>>13931922
Are you using the included thinner or lighter fluid?
Is it just me or are is the MG Victory's proportions gimped as hell?
>>13927881
>Wish there were any MSV of this model.
I would have liked it if the Hyakuren and Hyakuri used the same inner frame. Would have been a lot more interesting and kept the whole inner frame gimmick for the HGs they've been pushing.
>>13931965
MG V is slightly too short, MG V2 is slightly too tall.
>wanting to create something like this or just just the colors
>Flag Acker Custom nor Overflag is available
>Brave is sold out too
any suggestions?
>>13927220
>It doesn't have a poncho instead of it's ABC Clock
Such missed potential.
>>13931965
>legs for days
>squat torso
>stubby arms
>itty-bitty hips
>pea-sized head
This picture perfectly demonstrates why Katoki's sense of proportion is utterly abysmal compared to that perfect F91.
>>13931984
the closest thing I can think of to the bahamut is an Astranagant but even then it'll need a lot of modding
What are your guys' experiences with finding model kits at B&N?
I've been to several of them and the ones around me either don't have them or the entire thing is just one shelf hidden in the corner of the toy section,
>>13932038
B&N is a chain. Every store has the same inventory of gunpla. The selection is narrow. Mostly Build Fighters. Usually it is one shelf. There is a fair bit of markup. I do not buy gunpla from B&N.
>>13932038
in my experience, sometimes they have things, sometimes they dont.fucktons of try burnings though. like holy fucking shit
>>13932038
Mine had beargguy ffamily, all 4 tiny bears, a literal stack of deathscythe MGs, McGillis' Graze, and for some reason a couple of each of the RG, MG, and HG Exia standard sets.
>>13932047
This is somewhat misleading. A lot of them put out product in waves or whenever product runs out so they get a lot of different stuff sometimes. Still he's right, the markup is shit. Don't buy unless there's a huge sale.
>>13932038
It's all over priced and the selection is usually shit. I did see an MG DX there one time. Too bad it was $60.
>>13932048
>walk into local B&N
>only one standalone minishelf
>half of said shelf is Petitguys
On the other hand they did have a few 1/100 Barbatos kits, and the other HGs they do have are often rotated.
>>13932094
recently found an amazing red. hidden behind 4 gyans. fucking dual-shield pieces of shit.
>>13932104
my B&N had a couple of Amazing Reds.
Should I pick one up?
Are those HMM zoids still have those motors since I'm wanting buy one and I don't like a motorized kit
>>13932107
its an OK build. shoulders are a pain to do cleanly though. unique weapon set.
How the fuck am i ever going to get this good at building plamos?
>>13932214
This is a 1/700. I'm damn sure i wont reach this level of detailing even with a 200 dollars 1/350 kit.
>>13931229
I've got one that I don't want and hasn't been touched. Have stuff in your backlog you'd wanna trade?
>>13931984
>>13932005
Kinda looks more like this Galilgnagant.
>>13932239
was about to post this
>>13932226
>>13932214
all dem tiny wires mang
>>13932327
Doesn't the metal parts come partially assembled in a seperate kit as an addon to a normal model?
>>13932334
Based on my experience with a tank model that has metal parts, it comes like this. It's a bitch to assemble properly.
>>13932334
>metal parts come partially assembled in a seperate kit
kek
if that were true there would be no market for pic related ($100+)
photo etch is pretty much the final boss of modeling
>>13932327
Is ship plamo the very last level of scale models?
Gundam kits are like baby rattle toys compared to this.
>>13925684
This is the right attitude. Just pretend that you never made the order as best you can. Counting the days is the worst thing you can do.
>>13932389
>Is ship plamo the very last level of scale models
from what I've seen, I tend to agree
>density/level of detail
>weathering
>environment reproduction (water etc)
>>13932471
when people here complain about painting gundam pilots, I laugh
>>13932483
Oh god what the fuck? I have trouble getting fucking stickers on.
Can't find any reviews of the Volks IMS Batsh. Is it a good kit?
>>13932493
this is what modeling looks like at high levels
>>13932516
that actually isn't bad, i paint faces on miniatures a lot smaller than that frontmost gun, and with more than one shaky edge highlight. water though, water is still a mystery
I actually thing the REVIVE Gouf is the single most delayed release I've ever seen. It was announced last fall or summer and it's been over 6 months.
>>13932507
If I remember correctly, the general consensus on the FSS kits was that they had a million parts, were very fragile, and looked very nice if you put the work in and didn't want them to move very much.
>>13932590
HLJ has it listed as an April release. It'll be a while.
Would reversing the blues and the Reds be a good idea?
>>13932690
No. The first thing you should do is figure out some way to break up the tremendous amount of white on that thing.
>>13932702
but it's a traditional Strike color.
>>13932483
Man, that is one giant pencil.
