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For those unfamiliar, "Plamo" is a shortened form of "plastic model." If it's made of plastic, someone can probably help you here.
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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
http://www.scalemodelguide.com
Some lineart: http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1
http://gundma.imgur.com/
Paint Matcher: http://scalemodeldb.com/paint
Old thread: >>5385571
Group Build
So, to reiterate, for this group build
Primary: white
Secondary: purple or pink (or both, fuck it)
Trim: gold
Due date: February 1st.
Email: [email protected]
Don't forget about the lineart in the OP.
Death Stinger looks fucking cool.
Anyone here like Zoids kits? I've snapped a Shadow Fox and Gunsniper and have a Liger Zero in the mail. The two I've built are really fun and complex kits.
Should I decal? Silver waist pipes?
still gotta ink and topcoat but I've never had as much fun assembling a kit as I did with this.
My picture in the OP. Is this an honor?
I just built the 1/144 Sinker yesterday and may get to the Godos today. So much detail at such a tiny size.
>>5394832
I broke my HMM Berserk Fuhrer while building it via a retarded mistake, now I get PTSD just looking at zoids. Maybe I'll shoot Kotobukiya an email asking for a replacement piece but I bought it around October or November 2015 so I doubt they can compensate me now. Plus I'm certain I lost some of the other pieces anyway.
It's a very good line though
>>5395076
What was your mistake? I was gonna start on my fuhrer this weekend.
>>5395087
Be careful where you put the neck sliding joint. If you put it in the wrong slot you'll have to take apart the chest from that point to take it out.
I lacked the patience for this and broke the slide by yanking it out. 90 dollars, gone, just like that. Don't be like me and fall to the Tard side of the force, anon.
>>5395042
How much love does that need to look decent?
>>5395125
thats how it is oob pretty much
Tomy's Zoids kits are small but comparable to Koto or Bandai
>>5395139
>tomy kits are small
Depends on which one, i have the zoid pilebunker and its around the size of the mg rx78
>>5395125
Like >>5395139 said, not much. They're also small enough that you have to start thinking in terms of miniatures not models.
>>5395383
dont even bother with the old FAZZ kit, its 28 years old and very antiquated now.
I really need to invest in a proper photo setup
This is the first MG I've made since I bought the Zeta 2.0 when it came out. It's really amazing how much the engineering has advanced.
got bored earlier so i pulled my MKIII off the shelf to work on it more.
i've always disliked how they engineered the elbow joints.
made the arms pivot from the round point of the forearm rather than the stock awkward (to me) point of articulation that was put center of the forearm.
this also made the arms a slight bit longer in the process but it worked out just fine.
>>5395727
>>5395731
>>5395734
>>5395731
actually in hindsight, the appearance of the articulation didn't change much. oh well at least i did a thing.
>>5395754
What hands are those?
I've got a MkIII that I'll be painting in MkII AEUG colors.
>>5395734
You need something to fill or cover that space moving the articulation made.
>>5395759
those look like the hands they started using on the nu ver.ka a few years ago. you can order a KO version on ebay for like 12 bucks a pair. they're pretty good, and miles better than the nightmare self-assembly hands that were out some time in like 2010+ that would fall apart if you sneezed in the same room.
>>5395759
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141685852976?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
i had to layer some super glue on the balljoint into the wrist polycap because they were too loosely fit. i also did the same to the balljoint going into the back of the palm that allows for bazooka swivel. but i also did this for the Nu and rx-78 3.0 as well, makes for much more solid hands.
>>5395761
yea i plan to do that later, i hate that gap too.
>>5395770
yep i just refreshed after posting my reply, i had a friend pick me up several of those bandai builder parts light grey HD detail hands when he went to japan, what a fucking mistake, such terrible hands. idk why they didn't just at least mold them in the regular dark grey too. but yeah they can't hold shit and the open hand is absolutely soulless. how do you fuck that up.
>>5395622
i need to pick up the origin MG, but have been putting it off since i've already got 3 other RX-78s.
well another won't hurt, screw it. no corefighter surely makes it much more solid yet more nimble in the waist from what i've seen. and dat toe swivel.
I needed a short break between gunpla projects and someone gave me a star wars micro machine blind bag for christmas. So i just finished painting & enamel washing it, then made a little diorama base for it. It was a fun little side project & i think they actually look pretty good once detailed up a bit.
>>5395787
the articulation is excellent anon, I was hesitant as well since the last two kits I made/bought were the HGUC revive and the 30th Anniversery ed. but I'm really happy with it
>>5395810
honestly my reasoning to just get it is for the other beam rifle, i love it. i don't know the explanation or difference between the two though. can't seem to immediately find any info.
>>5395806
I like it. X-Wing tabletop minis are also fun little things to paint.
>>5395826
I haven't read too far into the origin manga but iirc the other beam rifle is a prototype that the RX-78-01 used.
>>5395832
i figured it was something along those lines
>>5395513
Thanks!
>>5395863
ah ok thanks
>>5395787
Do it.
The round head has grown on me since I started building it.
Finished God Gundamu, mostly half assed while watching some anime. i remember everyone telling me not to get it, i agree its old and dont like its limited movement but Erupting Burning Finger is the tightest shit.
unfortunately the head cams above the eyes were fucked whats a good way to use those? the only green marker i have doesnt match and just makes a mess around the area.
Next up is my favorite Mass production type.
>>5396187
already placed an order earlier. yeah it had already been growing on me too
TRIGGERED!
How do people build like this and think it is okay? Hell when I was a kid and twist/snapping pieces out I still didnt have nubs like these.
>>5396287
Because it was done with the intention to annoy autists like you.
May I ask if the foot of the delta gundam kai fits with the mega shiki foot? I'm planning to buy a delta gundam kai just to change the feet of the mega shiki because it looks horrendous.
>>5396289
rather be the autist with clean nubs
>>5396287
Seed Destiny fags
>>5396287
Gave me a good group build idea. Before and after nub-plas
>>5394859
go for red decals to contrast the white emblems
>>5396287
Test fit? I do that sometimes to see which parts I need to mask, what parts need extra attention, what needs glue. A snapfag like you wouldnt understand.
Alright guys, time to post your tools and supplies.
Tell me what you got. I'll start with a list of stuff I'd recommend from mine.
--
- Faux Grass and Sand. (Really good when used with Styrofoam for terrain shit)
-L-block Sanders. (I was originally really surprised by these. Way to good for the 3$ I paid for them)
-Metal Paint Trays (Paid 2$ for these at a local shop and got the deep ones from a dollar store for 25c a piece. Worth every penny if you don't have a set)
SD with an inner frame?
>>5396456
I really don't have space for an airbrush setup sadly, so the best I can do is panel line and topcoat.
>>5396456
I got a 10-piece of those paint trays for free when my local hobby store owner's girlfriend was watching the shop. She just gave it to me for no reason at all. And she hid away a Cathedral Gundam for me.
I just have the usual shit - nippers (D-22 for sprue and D-25 for nubs), ultra fine point Copic liners, Gundam Markers (Red, Blue, Yellow), random paints, fine point tweezers, plastic cement / epoxy, sandpaper, file (that i never use), brass rods, pin vice, craft saw, paint brushes, engraver.
I only 'need' an airbrush, but eh.
>>5396481
Sorry, it's not. The SD Gundam Force vs Dark Axis set comes with two SD Zaku's and a skeleton Zaku because it was in the show.
>Gouf Custom
>McGillis custom Graze
>Kampfer HGUC
>About to order the Gouf Prototype Tactical Demonstrator
Shit, I'm obsessed with Blue custom Mobile Suits piloted by high ranking officers. How'd this happen.
And what do I order next?
>>5395806
Looks sick, how'd you do it?
>>5396644
Klim Nick's Montero, Jahanam, and Dahack
>>5396843
I airbrushed the at-st with a mid grey, then airbrushed highlights with lighter greys, added a an even lighter grey drybrushed on some of the sharp edges. Then enamel washed to panel line, clearcoated to seal it, then added some really thin blue washes in places before cleaning up some of the panel lining with copic pens.
For the base I just cut out a disk of 5mm thick hardboard, used builders filler to build up an uneven surface, then added kitty litter for rocks and sprinkled sand all over it with wood glue for texture. Primed it, airbrushed the whole thing desert brown, drybrushed layers of light brown then bone white and shaded darker areas with thin brown enamel washes of varying tones until it looked right. Then glued the at-st to the base & drybrushed a little around the feet to make them look kinda dusty (it was way too small to bother with sponge work) Thats pretty much it.
>>5396644
Blue Destiny, Gyan, Zudah, Geara Doga Rezin Schneider, ReZel, Hambrabi, Messala, Harrison F91, ZII, Space Commander Tieren, Sergei Tieren Taozi, Age FX Burst
So I visited the Gundam Square, ate at gundam cafe and visited mandarake in umeda. I was tempted to buy the Revive gundam with spork and spoon accessories... but 4,000 yen. I got the GFT Hg Gundam though.
That being said, gundam squares gunpla were pricier than normal shops so I held back there in terms of kits.
That being said, I really regret not buying GM CANNON at mandarake. Hopefully next time.
>>5397222
>tfw modern sd tallgeese never
>>5397222
Should buy more exclusive kits instead of those you can get normally but it's your taste so I won't go on about it.
Maybe one day I can eat a beam churros too.
>>5397236
Yeah, but sazabi and nu were cheap, so i legged it. Im looking for some jegan pbandai kits but mandarake umeda had none. But maybe if I go to another mandarake sometime Ill find more.
The deathstinger is so cute.
U knoe?
Seriously, though. Any news on if anyone's picking up the Heavy Object license?
>>5397758
Do love me the ball 'o guns design
>>5396289
It's working.
Meanwhile: seriously? Who doesn't take the time to clean those up? Fuck, let's face it: these things were MADE for autists.
>>5397758
There might be some 1/3000 gashapon toys at some point.
I know I'm a faggot for buying a bootleg but I don't care.
>>5398104
>I know I'm a faggot for buying SEED
FTFY
>>5398129
Metal Build Destiny's design is GOAT though.
[notoyspoilers]for those of us who grew up with 90s maximum edge[/notoyspoilers]
How reliable is SAL from Amazon sellers? If it gets lost or not delivered you can just request a refund or contact them right?
just finished my first real grade(char's zaku II), i usually don't fuck with stickers but i decided to check them out by putting some on the bazooka and have found that they aren't the shit quality i'm used to with HG sticker pages.
>>5398163
I haven't had any problems besides one time which was no problem getting refunded.
>>5398104
Well technically it's a 3rd party kit that uses a much more different build hat Bandai's.
As for the source of the mold I am unsure if they came up with that on their own or 'borrowed' someone's GK or something.
so i managed to get this done.
>>5398390
Steampunk but nice job
>>5398432
>steampunk
>>5398432
you misspelled Scopedog bro
>finish painting pieces
>dry and ready to assemble
>3 parts get scratched
Fml
>>5398390
which Scopedog kit did you get the part from?
>>5398476
(repost from /m/) >the scopedog parts came from an old toy i got from nycc years ago. i snapped it in half, carved out the center so it would fit around the zaku's head then just glued it together and sanded down the seam. the scalp is still replaceable so its not a permanent mod to preserve the playablity.
I snapped up my blackstars zaku custom but im headed to the gym so ill post more later.
>>5398466
>He didn't top coat
>>5398508
>he didn't use lacquers
FTFY
>>5398508
Well i plan on doing decals, but do you topcoat before or after? Never really used it on metallics
>>5398558
I was using enamel paints, pic related, heading out to grab more supplies, ill post a better shot when i get back
>>5398566
did you prime
>>5398566
What kind of gold did you use? That looks nice.
>>5398676
Looks a lot better than mine does. Might have to test mine out again with different primer.
>>5398682
I use liquitex gesso primer, then for the gold i used testors black- testors silver then gold
>>5398686
Interesting. I thought about doing just that too but I wasn't sure how the gold would do on top of the silver. Was afraid it'd be too thick.
Do you have a more in-focus picture of the Alex?
>>5398686
>I use liquitex gesso primer
Theres your problem. Gesso is chalk based & designed to stick to porous surfaces like wood & canvas, not plastic. No wonder your paint scratches off easily.
>>5398566
That's not the HGUC Alex, is it? I didn't think the HGUC looked that good. I might have to get one of those.
>>5398676
>I always prime when i paint
>I use liquitex gesso primer
How to tell you've primed: try sanding it. If your shit comes off completely after a few passes, you know it's not primer.
Also, watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_-v7-Wp6no
Welp /gunpla/ I actually did it. I lost a small piece to a kit and ordered a whole other one to get a replacement. What can I even do with the rest of the new one?
>>5398508
>>5398558
Nothing will protect from scratches completely unfortunately.
>basically I am too lazy to sand down joints or contact points.
>>5398769
I need to get a few bootlegs to fix some of my kits too.
You can either use it as spare parts/paint testing or if you are not inclined to do that sell it off cheap after taking the part.
>>5398769
>What can I even do with the rest of the new one?
CUSTOMS. Seriously though, I just bought a second Crossbone X-1 to take it's weapons and effects for a custom.
Gang, I'm interested in upping my weathering game, and I'm looking into weathering pastels. Once the pastels are on the surface, can I add a protective layer over them? I don't have access to an airbrush, but I'm open to suggestion.
>>5398783
Yep. You can also look for Tamiya weathering sets, they come in stuff like desert or forest. Also Testors top coat, is good and common. The Army Painter and Mr Hobby are also good choices.
I tried updating Project Mira and when it finished I got an error and I guess it didn't work?
Do I have to download the update via .cia?
It's the USA version.
>>5398790
Thanks! I figure this is a stupid question, but is hand brushing Liquitex Acrylic Matte Varnish over Tamiya weathering going to rub off the weathering? Should I grab a rattlecan matte clearcoat?
>>5398800
I'd go for the spray can just to play it safe.
>>5398805
Thanks, GG! I'm interested to see what happens, and I have an SD Dom that I'm not attached to, so I might test the Liquitex on that. I'll probably wind up getting a spray can anyway.
>>5398311
There is a resin conversion kit (I have it and not gonna bother now that the DM kit is out).
Hopefully they do the same with the Avalanche conversion sometime in the future.
Why do people like the Z'gok and other Amphibious suits so much? I'm watching War in the pocket and that winter assault actually made me like the HYGOG and Z'Gok E
But then I see some of the other amphibious suits, and Char's Z'gok got a Real Grade, and I'm still wondering how something so dumb looking got to be that popular.
>>5398890
>so dumb looking
Nice opinion you have there.
>>5398903
I know, it's dumb to ask why people like thing. But I'm not dissenting I'm just actually curious. What's the appeal to some people? The bulky diving suit aesthetic possibly?
>>5398890
I like Z'gok because he looks like a frog/crab monster.
>>5398890
aquatic mobilesuits are unique in design and give creators much more flexablity since they dont have to limit themselves to a human shape. I love them personally and wish they got better representation in gunpla.
>>5398910
I like the hygogg better, mainly because it doesn't have buck teeth.
>>5398908
Because it had that cool scene impaling the GM and because Char.
>>5398921
What i don't get is why you would paint that white. Why make a target out of your cockpit? I can kinda get it for the Gundams' red cockpits, because the Gundam is traditionally in bright colors, and for the Char custom, because painting your MS red is pretty much a way of saying "fuck it, i know you can't hit me", but the regular mass produced Z'Gok already has a white cockpit. Same with the Zaku Kai.
>>5396221
>>5396187
get the LED if you can, it's great
>>5398915
A Pisces kit would be awesome (along with all the other OZ suits).
>>5398940
damn thats boss
>>5398959
Wow, i never realized how cool the Pisces looked. I still am personally more fond of the Cancer.
>>5398959
one of the best designs in that series imo. It has such a mean look.
Got the paints i needed and picked up a leopard davinci
>>5398940
Where can I find eyes?
>>5399040
I found out recently that Gundamplanet is only half an hour from me, so I went to pick it up there
Give it to me straight, senpai. Is this a good kit to have?
>>5397222
>that additional K-on! material
As someone who just got a box w/ Gundams & K-on! merch, I feel we're connected at the soul.
Pic related, today's haul from Mandy. (The prize figures show Yui on the box but they're both Mugi).
What was your first presentable gunpla? As in, what was the first model kit that you built and felt confident enough in to think "yeah, i'm proud of this kit. I'd post it online/show it to other builders"?
>>5399141
I ain't there yet. Hopefully soon!
>>5399145
Same here. I'm hoping that the Graze that'll be arriving soon will look good, or at least better than my other attempts.
>>5399141
Probably this. At least this is one of the earliest ones I remember. I got it right when it came out so whatever year that was...
>>5399141
I'm trying to, but only with highly articulate models because I suck at keeping the top heavy kits from falling down.
>>5399141
>>5399056
Its simple and fun. Good base for customization.
Protoman is also great, pic related.
>>5396456
>used liquor bottle
If I know me, and was concentrating too hard whilst drinking and doing modeling, I would make a bad mistake
>>5399141
Kampfer from 2010, I guess,
>>5399182
Any suggested coats to get rid of the shine to make Roll more fleshy?
>>5399141
The v2 was my first paintjob followed by the gm and shining.
Also just finished fixing the paint on my alex. Gonna wait about an hour or so before i finish assembling it
>>5399164
Get the HG 00 if you like articulate, it's silly.
>>5399189
Sandpaper, really.
Just use a fine grade and do it lightly until the sheen is to your liking.
>>5399141
>>5399188
or God also from 2010
>>5396287
Because some people just like building and having the suit?
I dunno, why do you care? That's more annoying to me.
>>5398959
>tfw no Aries model kit to build
>>5399141
i post everything i build. haters gonna hate.
it's only gonna ruin their day for being autistic elitists, so not my loss.
>>5399232
I suppose a better way of phrasing that question would be "what was your first kit you felt pleased with?"
>>5399141
still gotta paint and decal but man am I proud of this mod.
>>5399141
also this guy. still alot of work to be done.
>>5399145
Pretty much this.
>>5399141
While not Gundam, my Kotobukiya Anubis is my favorite, Gundam wise my Kampfer
>>5399204
>>5399188
My Nigga, Kampfer or God 2.0 when.
i atleast need to do the ring effect from that rrobbert video
Damn, Man Rodi actually looks great with Zeon style legs. I may need to rethink my original custom idea.
>>5399381
Now just put a grimoire head on it.
>>5399381
Shit that's a pretty good idea. I have a Geara Zulu who I don't really want to display anymore, might give his legs to Man Rodi.
>>5399450
Geara zulu legs might be a little long for it. Man Rodi is surprisingly small.
>>5399381
shit, i want to do this
>>5399381
One half of me loves that, the other half is just thinking
>skipping leg day
>>5399381
It'll look better with shorter legs, maybe a z'gok or another aquatic ms.
Just finished the alex. Gonna fix the foot in the morning then paint the chouban armor
>>5399381
I like that, but I think Dom, Gyan, or Gelgoog legs would look better.
>>5399511
Can you please focus the damn camera?
>>5399381
but what does gouf look like with rodi legs?
>>5399513
Unfortunately i cant since the pos phone camera im using cant focus at all. Hopefully this is a lil better
>>5398890
Beefcrab is love, you fucking ponce.
I just wanted to thank all of you awesome people for getting me into this hobby, it's some of the best fun I've had in a few years! Just seeing your works made me really want to get into it, despite some rough anxiety problems and having shaky hands! When I'm building a model, I feel free from everything and it really soothes me and my hands don't tremor much anymore. I've got a huge set of models I'd like to take a picture of if you'd be okay with that, to show you all what you've inspired me build. I can't do painting too well yet, but maybe someday I'll get around to doing it.
>>5399535
JESUS
Now that's how you do detail
unf
Did he spray it silver and put a matte on top and scratched away? That looks so fun.
>>5399593
Simple drybrushing, most likely.
Legs are too short. 4/10
Do you guys think they're going to make a 1/100 big gun for Thunderbolt?
>>5399607
Oh yeah.... probably...
>>5399593
Looks kinda similar to my one (except the other pic is the MG, mine is the HG).
Its sponge/drybrushing & washes.
>>5399623
i doubt theyre going to do thunderbolt 1/100 anything. After they've finished milking IBO they'll move on to the next build fighters.
>>5399654
they've confirmed mg thunderbolts pal
![P1010596[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/QLmGUeQ.jpg "P1010596[1].jpg")
>>5399654
They announced MG Thunderbolt kits a few times.
>>5399673
More Zakus? Thank You Based Bandai
decide my next zeek mg project
i already have the goof and i don't know what i'd do with a gyan
>>5399679
>no 2.0 Dom Thunderbolt
a MG sized Big Gun would be cool though
>>5399141
these two. my first set of good-looking MGs. they look great as is, even more so with the decals.
>>5399141
My Gourai. Though I need to do some finishing touches on her.
Previously I painted a red Takemikazuchi but I'm not too happy about the finish on that.
>>5399141
I've shown them all here so far but this was the one that came out best, I felt. It's only my third (4th if you count the SD I started with).
how's this kit? it's on sale nearby at a quite reasonable price.
>>5399141
I'm not particularly proud of my first wheathering attempt, but it is the first kit I did more than just panel line wash decal and topcote.
>>5399156
I hate that kits design, but love the pose with it you've got.
You can seam weld with just cement if you don't over sand, right? Also, should I use something more gritty or smooth?
>>5399876
It's great. Would recommend.
>>5399827
man they look fucking great standing next to each other.
how are the guns on the buster? are the gun holding arm things on the waist a limiting factor or can you get a lot of good poses out of them?
what about the duel? is it a solid kit overall? i hear the one major complaint is that the assault shroud front skirt armor can't stick on worth a damn
I like how the origin's eyes are always almost covered up so it looks like it's staring at everything.
HLJ always seem to have a box that will fit gundam/koto kits nicely.
>tfw only 2 small rows of air cushion
Thank goodness for singpost. I doubt this package will survive some of the other postal service I heard from you anons.
>>5399993
did you buy a pair for breeding?
>>5399993
Singpost is really fucking efficient, and the mailmen who came to deliver my packages were pretty nice.
POPstation is superior though.
>>5399901
If you encounter any uneven seams you could just sand the uneven side down instead of filling it, though there could be complications. Knife first and sand with varying grits as needed. I like to start with 600 most of the time.
>>5399617
It's because it's going for the stylized action shots from the show. The ones with overly foreshortened proportions to simulate size and speed.
>>5399651
Any tips for edge srybrushing well? Mine always seem too much like brushstrokes, no matter how little is on the brush.
>>5400028
Are you dabbing it on or stroking?
>>5399571
You sound like me. Please let me see them and share in your joy.
>>5399987
They're way sturdier than youd think, but are limited in motion when attached to,the hands. You can get a few good shooting poses, but don't expect the anything crazy.
>>5400030
Mostly stroking on edges, but sometimes dabbing perpendicular to flat armor.
>>5400044
Is there a way for the Buster to support one or both guns just by holding them with its hands? Or do you have to rely on the arm things to keep them up
>>5400055
I've never actually tried that. I think it would work weight-wise, the arms are very sturdy, and the grip on the guns sticks onto a thick and solid rib along the fingers. I think youd only gain a small range of motion, because the most inhibiting factor seems to be the location of the grips and the size of the combined gun. I arrive home tonight, so I'll post some trial pictures for you when I can.
Heavyarms is done, wing is about at the halfway mark. Will post pics soon.
>>5400072
Much appreciated! I didn't actually expect anyone to try out my Gundumb experiments.
>>5400087
And here is what I have on wing so far. I messed up preshading the blue, came out too dark, hopefully the rest of the kit will make up for it.
>>5400087
those gold accents on the minigun (heavygun?) look top notch. what brand and color name paints did you use?
is it just the lighting or is there white paint overspray on the hip skirt missile cover, the shoulder missile pod, and the top of the back shoulder missile pod cover? not trying to take you down a peg, just curious
>>5400100
Thanks for the comments! Gold and silver accents were done with sharpies if you'll believe it. Stupid trick, but they work well for what I'm doing.
The hip and should parts are probably due more to underspray where I didn't hit it up fully with the orange. I'm probably going to go back and dirty those up a little more to get rid of the issues. Sadly I couldnt even see it until I looked in the photos.
>>5400100
Sharpies are also good for those parts you know no one else but you will see, but you want to add a touch of detail anyway.
>>5400116
i'm totally gonna use that trick on this big fucking thing i got in the mail. they sculpted so much inner frame detail that i'm gonna cover up with armor anyway
what gunmetal paint did you use?
>>5400122
Everything cept the sharpies was done with Tamiya. but pretty soon I'm gonna switch over to Alclad.
Just make sure you paint gloss black over the area first else the gun metal looks kinda crappy.
>>5399529
Might want to just buy a camera, you can get basic point and shoots pretty cheap.
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product/NKCPL32RRB/Nikon-COOLPIX-L32-201MP-720P-HD-Video-w-5X-Zoom-Digital-Camera-Red-Refurbished?sdtid=8433803&omid=200&ref=cj&utm_source=CJ&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_content=4485850
>>5400297
Is that better than the samsung dv150f? Its the camera i have and it too is kinda shitty
>>5400411
>samsung dv150f
If you're the previous anon, no, that should be fine, you've got some other issues though. Check out the photography section of the guide. Also buy this: http://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-60-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod-Bag/dp/B005KP473Q/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1452622769&sr=1-4&keywords=camera+tripod
Having a stable camera will help IMMENSELY. And a backdrop. If you've got time I'm home taking care of my mom so you can hop on IRC and i can answer questions.
I need to get a new camera too. Mines a basic point and shoot from 10 years ago and there are a ton of settings I don't have the option to adjust compared to modern ones.
I'm having an issue with sanding nubs down on my pieces.
What I notice is it feels like the nub itself isn't getting sanded down, but instead everything around it is. I'm using 1000 grit and 2000 grit sandpapers I bought from an auto shop, and yet no matter how I try to sand the nub off that little white spec never goes away and I'm afraid I'm gonna end up sanding off a huge portion of the piece trying to get rid of it.
Any tips on how I can improve my technique? Should I use a higher grit sandpaper? Lower? Some other tool?
>>5400440
wrap sandpaper around a hard stick, not your soft finger
>>5400440
Squadron sanding sticks. Also, remove more with nippers and an X-Acto knife.
>>5400457
>>5400032
Thanks! I tried to take a few shots, but I suck with a camera, but the wife helped me out. Sorry if they're messy, we've just moved so the entire room's a mess. Sorry if the quality is bad, my phone is a brick. And they're a bit dusty on two of the shelves, I'm working on that today, sorry for the mess.
it's 3am and i want to build gunpla
have i lost control of my life?
>>5400485
>>5400488
Here's a better shot of the three in the back behind the Cardigan, Barbatos, and Gouf.
>>5400491
Lower shelf is dustier than I thought!
>>5400492
Few on the other side, on my priority to dust list.
>>5400485
Decent taste there anon. You should get into painting up the details on your models though.
>>5400494
Last one of the shelf I'm working on while unpacking the rest of them!
>>5400491
>>5400492
>not posing the GN Archer and Gouf Custom together
Anon...
Though I AM super jelly of your Genoace Custom.
>>5400495
I plan on it once I can conquer my shaky hands a a little more, if I do, I'd like to go back over some of the bottom shelf works. They're some of my first models and they seriously need some clean up or retooling. I tore of them up bad. I hope to one day though, Genoace Custom is one of my favorite models that I got to make!
>>5400493
Kamiki Burning was a ton of fun to build, he feels a lot more solid than the first TRY Burning, I knew the sword was going to be a neutral color, just wish it was one of the dark greys instead of white!
The MG Full Armor Unicorn was an absolute blast to build, but the head can be a little iffy sometime, the panels on the side can be loose and I worry about them falling off sometimes. Expect to put some time into it, with all the add-ons and the finer details!
Crossbone Maoh is one of my favorites, top five for me. The only problem is that his arms and hands have a harder time holding up the heavier weapons he comes with, but his flexibility is amazing and the weapon set he comes with rocks. Severely needs painting on the weapons though, they're pretty neutral white.
Both of the Nobels were great, but considering the newer joints, they're outdated. I try not to pose them too much because their feet don't always stay on and it's a lot of plastic on plastic contact in the arms and legs. Still, they're worth getting if you can.
GM Sniper K9 is also in my top five, I love the weapon sets and the backpack functionality, just the amount of poses this kit can do is great and he comes with a good number of hands, which is a rarity sometimes. It can be a little weird to pose the backpack in K9 mode, but it's solid.
>>5400511
I'm going to get around to re-arranging them once I get everyone else unpacked, but they sorta just go where I put them right now, sorry!
>>5400493
Ran out of post room, but here are the others!
The Psycho Thunderbolt was a little rough, it's a personal thing, but working on his colors was a little tough on the plastic because of stress marks show a little more on red. Overall though, he's got a lot of detail and fully decal'd is a perfect piece for a collection, a labor of love if you would. Warning, when fully packed out with both of the thrusters and weapons, he's back heavy, so be ready to balance it out. I've got the sword perch from the Blue Frame Astray under the lower thruster and it works just fine.
Gouf Custom is top five material, he's got it all going for him and super fun to build. He's got his full gear load out from 0083 and they're smooth and to color nearly. It's a little hard sometimes removing and attaching the full shield and minigun combo, but it looks great all the time. Don't forget to get a Ez-8 and two RX-79(G) sets to complete the set! One of the best episodes in Gundam history!
>>5400497
>Missu Sazabi
Nice.
>>5400557
Oh believe me, I'm starting a whole new collection right here that I hope I can take back to the states.
The HG 00 Gundam 7 sword is the kit I put the most time into. You had to color the v fin as well as all the clear pieces. Along with panel lining and top coat, it's the kit that required the most work. I enjoyed the process, although the results didn't turn out perfectly.
>>5400583
I hope so too, it'd be a shame to have to leave behind your new works. Maybe there's a way to box and ship it all to your parents' house, but it might cost a bit. I don't know about that sort of thing, sorry.
The 00 Gundam has some great models and the 7 sword variant looks awesome though. I guess that's part of the process and the difficulty to the hobby is that not everything turns out just right, but it's the journey that's the best part! I hope you can make it back to the states someday and combine your two sets my friend!
>>5399844
i know im late but
>all that work
>still safety nubs
>>5400432
Coop thanks
>>5399997
To 'save' on shipping and sell the other one.
I have made a mistake. It's too expensive even with the split shipping and I would be damn glad if I can actually sell one.
And the box is actually a little smaller than the liger panzer while being twice the price. (It looks good though)
Ill ask here and the other thread
Anyone interested in a sd neo zeong? I ended up with 2 and dont really need the other one. Willing to either trade or sell, email me at [email protected](oldass email.idgaf if spammed)
>>5401181
Try the BST on here, they may be autists but someone will buy it off you
>>5401197
Shoots. Forgot about those guys
>>5401181
Neat. In the meantime, enjoy your new subscription for free HD goat pron delivered directly to your inbox!
>>5401249
Oh ive had that address since 05. And use it for throw away stuff like obscure porn
I want to cut the shoulder spikes off my MG gouf custom and replace them with some sort of vent type detail part, but I'm worried about not being able to find the right diameter detail part to stick in there after cutting them off.
>>5401272
Why not scratch build your own then?
>>5400440
I was going to make this exact post. The sanding in the Bandai "Gunpla is Fun" series makes it look so easy and flawless. I use 2000 grit and it does next to nothing to the little sliver of nub and scratches the entire surrounding area.
And when I remove with an exacto, it took extra plastic off because I misjudge the angle of my cut.
It was my first gunpla. I'm sure I'll get better with practice
>>5401281
Use a metal file to remove most of the nub. 800 to flatten and make the surface uniform. 1200 and up to buff and polish. You can go up to like 8000 or 10,000 grit using polishing pads
>>5401291
Does the guide say how to shop for a file?
>>5401311
Just grab any hobby file set. They're all the same. Tamiya's basic file set is a little pricey but that's what I have, so I'll shill them.
>>5400440
use sanding sticks. The wave ones are great and cheap from hlj.
Im assuming you dont paint if your concerned about whitening on some nubs. Whitening on plastic is unavoidable sometimes, if you really want a perfect unpainted finish, you have to grind out the whitening with a dremel or carefully cut it out with a hobby knife, then fill the hole with plastic cement (which shrinks as it hardens so you will need to fill it a few times) then sand it down again for an invisible mark free finish.
>>5399797
What would really be cool is a MG Thunderbolt Guntank.
>>5401277
I wouldn't know where to start, honestly.
>>5401470
Should be pretty obvious...
FROM THE PLACE IT CONNECTS TO THE SHOULDER.
>>5401470
>cut out styrene circles
>sand till it fits into hole
Or
>putty hole and detail
hey, does anyone know how to deal with the hip joint of this guy from falling off when i move it?
>>5401935
>>5401935
>hips moving on their own.
A2 32 facing the right way?
Did you follow the instructions?
>>5401979
its not that they are moving on their own, its more the fact that anytime i try moving the hips to pose it the peg that holds the hips to the waist comes out, and yeah i followed the instructions,
>>5401982
Well it's supposed to be held in at the bottom by the crotch pieces, so you did something wrong.
>>5401986
fuck, you were right, i did flip A2 35, thanks
>>5400047
poster of >>5399651 here.
try sponge. Just cut a rectangle of sponge about 2 cm x 1cm. fold it over lengthways
and hold it with tweezers. Then you need to rough up the sponge to be as un uniform as possible, nip at it randomly with nippers/rotary tools, low grit sandpaper, blunt scissors or whatever until its uneven as hell. then dip in silver paint, and dab it off on a rag until you cant see any coming off on the rag anymore.
Apply it by VERY gently dabbing it perpendicular to the edge you want to chip. Dont stroke or move it around, only dab.
If you want some edge to look heavily worn, do the exact same with black before the silver.
If you overdo it, use a thin enamel wash of something close to the base colour to tone it down. (or airbrush an incredibly thin coat of the base colour then re sponge it subtly)
>>5399141
Why, that'd be first one I completed panel lining on of course!
There are a few blemishes, but they're on the backside where you don't normally see anyway~
>>5399141
This is the first kit where I felt like I didn't fuck up just snap building it and paneling lining it and stuff. Come to think of it, I never matte coat it or anything so I could probably do that now after finally getting a can.
