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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, dont 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
March Restock: http://pastebin.com/SFvuxZ5G
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Old Thread >>14000345
Group build concept when?
>>14009430
we all build a seed mg and see who's turns out best
>>14009472
>inb4 10 Red Ashtrays
>>14009490
>implying it wouldn't be 10 Red Cliffs.
>>14009490
>le astrays are bad because MUH SEED SUX
>>14009528
I like the Ashtrayjust not the red one.
>>14009528
No, it's just kind of ugly. Salvageable but still not too good looking. The RG I do really like the look of for some reason though, I just don't like any other model or art for it.
Planning to paint clear parts for the first time, is Tamiya's acrylic clear colors good for handbrushing, and how much thinning do they need?
Anyone here have a size comparison of the HGCE Aile Strike and HG Gusion Rebake?
>>14009798
I am disappointed in the shoulder gimmick.
>>14009860
What are those anyway?
>>14009798
Called it
Also if nothing really new shows up today when's their next event?
>>14009875
Guns most likely, also leg hatch does seem open with thruster as well.
So nothing else?
>>14009980
All graze actually have that leg thruster, the previous hg just excluded it until now for some reason.
>>14009881
shizuoka will be the next relevant one with big surprises.
like a pg barbatos
>>14009798
>more grazes
Fucking why?
>>14010036
that's how it looks when bent anon, the right knee is the exact same.
>>14010064
We've already known about that one for a while though.
>>14010064
Did you really expect Ein not to get a kit?
The new Impulse looking sharp as fuck
>>14010158
It's so boring, it's like I'm falling asleep just looking at it.
>>14010158
I watched Destiny about a month ago for the first time, and I knew mostly about all the new MS that come in the 2nd half from discussion (Strike Freedom, I. Justice, Destiny etc) but I genuinely had never heard of the Impulse before watching the show itself. Is it because of what >>14010163 said, it being boring?
>>14009827
Just use Dalong you dummy.
>>14009827
>>14010201
Can he compare the Aile Strike and Gusion Rebake, standing next to each other, on Dalong?
>>14010158
So... Are we going to get the other two silhouettes?
>>14010158
Never liked the Impulse myself, but looks good
>>14010268
i really hope so, i want the sword impulse real bad
Any good fem mechs that aren't f.a.gs ? I'm about to order dolores and fei yen and want to have a shelf for robooty
>>14010296
graze kai ii
>those heels
>in pink
come on
>>14010298
Speaking of those heels, I haven't built a graze yet, but do they have thrusters on the feet as well? Or can I just swap them out for any other kit's?
>>14010296
GN Archer
The O
ExiaZeta
>>14010303
They don't really, theres some vague circles on the bottom.. I guess? but mostly no. I don't know how much swapping you can do, sorry.
>>14010303
Only thrusters they have on the lower region are their thigh and that is only if you got the custom Grazes.
>>14010268
20$ says P-Bullshit releases.
>>14010304
>the 0
>feminine
I'll fight you m8
>>14010320
>Not liking big girls
>>14010306
I just figured I'd duplicate the feet off some other kit, and then figure out how to join that to the Graze. Thanks, though.
How are the gundam weathering markers? When I get around to my White Ogre eventually I want to weather it but I haven't started painting quite yet.
Contributing.
>>14010158
Ordering ten of these
>>14010268
No Fllay.
Bad Fllay.
>>14010268
Sword is almost guaranteed, not sure about Blast though. Would be nice to have all three together
>>14010474
Wasn't blast the only one that never got a kit?
>>14010487
Blast only exists in shitty 1/144 NG
decided on the layout and finished modding the shoulders and pack for extra mounts
total armarments are 2x 9.8m Battle axes, 1x 120mm rifle, 1x anti ship bazooka, and 2x Revolver type Grenade rifles. member 2 of 3 for my graze squad is coming along
>>14010561
Too top heavy.
Add something in the leg.
>>14010158
Now I just need to know how many of those soft blue parts are stickers.
Why am I fooling myself?, all of them are going to be stickers.
>>14010612
Just paint them if you don't want to use stickers.
>>14010633
I usually only paint smaller details, but those shoulder are a very big area.
>>14010639
Then mix and match.
>>14010561
>full armor unicorn.jpg
Is this thing would be okay? Reviews seem to be mostly positive. Has anyone had experience with it?
>>14010809
Eyy man, that's the same airbrush I have. It's pretty good. Never understood what that key thing was used for though..
/gunpla/ I gots a question, if'n you can answer it?
It's mostly subjective, but still: Are seam lines actually ugly/things-to-be-cemented-away?
Does anyone have any pictures of any gunpla that have been painted, lined/nub-sanded, or otherwise "finished" and just left at that without the seams covered up?
I'm not sure if it looks shitty or not, or if it's just tradition due to that being what competition-level gunlpa builders do and have just continued ever since?
Really, I just don't want to cover the seams before I paint since it's a complete ass in terms of time for me, but if it looks like shit, I might as well.
>>14010395
You post this picture in every fucking thread, at least different kits ffs.
>>14010822
It looks shitty on most parts, especially limbs. It's a big obvious line down the middle of the part through the detail and makes it look like a cheap toy no matter how nicely you paint around it.
Damn that's a mean looking box art. Frankly I love all of the SEED Remaster box arts. They tend to have so much depth to them
>>14010838
Got any pics?
Well, truth is I've never seen a picture of particularly a "lined but un-seam-welded" gunpla (or at least didn't realize it).
I for one don't mind it in theory in the sense that I always thought of gunpla as just big real robots have "must have seams in the armor SOMEWHERE or else how would they attach the armor?".
However that's fully because I've never noticibly seen an otherwise finished but un-seam-welded one and never knew if it really did look like shit or if it was purely subjective.
>>14010838
>makes it look like a cheap toy
They kind of are though
>>14010822
Seamlines looks really out of place when you aim to for realistic effect paint(shading, weathering, etc) because the line that seperates the part should be the panel lines, not the seamlines.. If you just want to have a simple repaint or go glossy like a toy then sure, it won't stand out as much.
To fix seams you just need to cover the line with plastic cement and sand it down a bit, the covering for paintin is the hard part, but that depends on the kit.
Here's a pic i found that has painted seam line.
>>14010843
that looks badass
what did it slaughter? a Ginn?
>>14010862
Yeah it looks like it. But knowing Kira he most likely just disarmed it. I'm curious as to what's going on at the bottom of the art.
>>14010862
>what did it slaughter?
Dozens of ships and a DESTROY
Freedom does actually have a kill-count.
>>14010843
bah, I wanted to see the providence at least in that box
>>14010852
Part of the point of scale modeling is to give it the appearance that it's a scaled down version of something bigger. A big obvious seam, especially in an area where there isn't a panel on the source material, breaks that illusion. How cheap or not it was to begin with is irrelevant in this hobby and final appearance at the end is what matters.
Work in progress on my Kobayashi inspired Qubeley
Been away from the hobby for a while.
How many graze variants of various scale can I build before getting bored of them?
>>14010943
I'm currently on my 4th and I'm not bored yet.
>>14010925
That's pretty great.
Definitely one of the more unique builds I've seen.
Doing my first gunpla since I was like 12, trying to do the whole denubbing and panel lining thing, since I only ever snap-built as a kid.
Not particularly good at it, but I guess this will be a good learning experience.
>>14010943
There are 5 non-P-Bandai's out right now in HG 1/144:
- Graze (Normal Type/Commander type)
- Graze Kai/Custom
- McGillis' Schwalbe Graze
- Ryusei-go (Kai/Custom II)
- Carta's Graze Ritter.
The 6th, the Graze Ein, should come out in a few weeks.
Only two are in 1/100 scale as far as I know, the Graze and the Schwalbe Graze.
There are two P-Bandai exclusives so far, the Gaelio's Schwalbe Graze and the Graze Ares. Both HG 1/144
>>14010968
Your comment didn't let us know what model you are starting with. How else can we call your taste shit even if secretly we like the suit? Please read the guide up top before starting if you haven't yet, and don't be afraid to ask about something before attempting. Happy building.
>>14010975
Ah, I'm building the HG Ez-8. I'll probably read through the guide again for good measure, but I guess I just took for granted how small the parts were and how not perfect my coordination is at times, but I guess that's all practice?
>>14010991
Yep, you'll get used to the scale. Horriblecoolfirst suit. Did you get sandpaper? I find that an easy way to denub is cutting away from the part (so that way there's less stress on the plastic) and from there you cut with the nippers/exact-o/sand as needed.
>>14010809
Have that same chink airbrush, it's really good and really cheap, try it on some scrap plastic or cardboard tonget used to the weight and learn to handle it.
>>14010950
>>14010973
Guess I dare buy a few then.
Any specific highlights from the past 6 months or so that aren't grazes?
>>14011011
Origin Guntank
Origin Char's Zaku (best articulation of any 1/144 Zaku)
Revive kits
>>14011016
I didn't miss the guntank or char's zaku, I just tend to take a break during the winter half of the year. Those were last summer.
How is the revive qubeley?
>revive gyan
take all my money
>>14010904
>How cheap or not it was to begin with is irrelevant
Tell that to my wallet. The rest is spot on, though: it's why painting, even if it's just a matte coat and panel lining, is so important.
And while vehicles obviously have seams or other indications of how armor/chassis is put together, scale modeling it's done at such *scale* that said indications are just smudges and panel lines.
I'm not shitposting, but I just wanted to share this build.
>The way those fangs open
hory shit
Why P-Bandai Why
>>14010973
Seven fucking grazes (soon to be more) in under six months. Sasuga Bandai. Looking forward to the inevitable Zaku Gunpla Buyers series, showcasing 17 new Zakus in a series about buying Zakus.
>>14011054
Guess I could stalk mandarake for it? Pricing might be absurd though.
>>14011060
We already have that. It's called the Origin OVAs.
>>14011060
Don't forget IBO S2 coming eventually with EVEN MORE GRAZE
>>14010995
Yeah, I have nippers and sand paper/files. My exact-o is dull, so I haven't even tried using it, though I have one coming in the mail.
I've been cutting away from the part, leaving plenty of sprue, and sanding down, but I'll occasionally still get stressed plastic. I've honestly put building on hold until I can try out using a knife to see how I fare with that.
>tfw panicking about potential import fees
>>14011095
thats what you get for living in a Communist country.
Question about washing mold release off parts:
I notice some people wash them while they're on the sprues, and I notice some other people start washing them when they're partially assembled prior to priming. I can see one of the downsides of the latter is water being trapped in some crevice you don't notice.
Which one is more effective?
>>14011095
I feel you man. A single HG ends up costing me $80 because of shipping and import fees.
>>14010843
This doesn't help the hype. Almost there.
>>14011054
This is one of the rare kits I actually don't regret paying an arm and a leg for. It's just so damn pretty even if it is mainly a recolor with some new extend-o arms. A shame it didn't come with the wings like the Glory of Losers version, but including stands for the arms is a nice compensation.
That's one hell of a custom by the way. Everything about it makes it look like a natural progression of the Altron. I would nope the fuck out if I ever had to face this thing in battle.
>>14009803
WHY DOES THAT LOOK SO GOOD AND IT'S JUST A SIDE STORY THING?
Barbatos looks too feminine to be a tanky melee suit, and the Grazes are good but overused.
I hate nu Bandai.
>>14011539
>Barbatos
>Feminine
It must be one hell of a dyke then.
>Seams are the devil
>Panel lines, which are seams for armor IRL, are perfectly OK and encouraged because muh detail
Ain't it funny how a lot of this shit works?
>>14009803
>that yellow in the skirt
Holy shit I've never seen anything so fucking ugly. It looks like someone drew it in with a fucking highlighter.
>>14011544
It'sthickjust like Quebeley.
>>14011588
This is a blue board you straight faggot.
>>14011616
>worksafe board
>image contains no nudity
I don't think you understand how the rules work.
>>14010843
>GiNN got sliced like butter.
>Shield now attached like in the Strike
Still get an awkward feeling about the spiky wings.
>>14011539
>Barbatos looks too feminine to be a tanky melee suit
That's because it's not really meant to be particularly tanky, outside the usual lead gundam sense of being impervious to Zakus. It mostly just avoids getting hit.
Not really seeing the feminine, though, unless you're looking at the waist. But then, I don't really get why people call Exia feminine either.
>>14011624
>spiky wings.
Spiky wings are okay, new beam cannons are fucking bleh though. They're already stored in the wings, so they shouldn't need further housing if they're going to open up to shoot.
>>14011635
well, the logical explanation is that during Full Burst the cannons heat up, so the open gimmick is probably just cooling.
>>14010843
If I didn't have the Revive, I'd probably would have gotten this.
>>14011644
>CE
>logical explanation
There's no such thing.
And, to be honest, I also hate the ends, but the housing just sticks out as looking really bad to me.
>>14011656
The revive has some weight issues, but otherwise it's a fun build.
....Still looking for a Kira fig to complete this pic.
>>14010561
I'd rotate the waist boosters to face down
>>14011667
Can't you find one?
>>14011681
I've looked elsewhere, They have that last released one, but it's bigger than the two figs I have.
I found this old 1/144 the other day at a card shop.
>>14011694
NUBSNUBSNUBSNUBSNUBSNUBS
>>14011685
And you want one which is the same size as the others.
>>14011667
>put a caption on pic related.
"I'm pretty sure Kira is hiding on the suit"
>>14011700
pretty much. A chibi would work too, though.
>>14011704
goddamn it ccleaner!
>>14011699
I recently moved and lost my good files and sandpapers, so I gotta have nubs for a while since I'm not confident enough to use a razor.
>>14011704
A chibi one would be easier to find, I imagine.
>>14011635
>>14010158
>>14009798
>>14009803
Moar? or is this everything of note?
>>14011539
>WHY DOES THAT LOOK SO GOOD AND IT'S JUST A SIDE STORY THING?
S2 :^)))
Are there decals for the HG Grazes?
>>14011718
considering one of my friends has one (she's the owner of that SEED Lacus)
>>14009564
They do not adhere to the surface when handbrushed but I do use the clear colors with a thin ratio of 1:1
>>14011785
Ah, alright then.
Well good luck then.
>>14011667
Just Imagine Kira is in the suit. you don't have to worry about it.
>>14010296
G Lucifer is pretty good. I am in the plans of making it onto a wedding dress themed.
Too bad G Lucifer Chimera is never gonna be made
I've been thinking about what would be a good model to start painting on. I've decided to go for a HG Gouf Custom and paint it white to kind of get a "white ogre" thing going.
Thoughts?
>>14011635
>>14011644
I'm glad those parts at the end of the cannons are optional. They look really dumb imo. I just want to see a OOB build.
>>14011776
I'll take that as a no.
>>14011830
this, they ruined the Balaenas. I kind of like the open gimmick, but not the extensions, even they look goofy on the Xiphias too.
>>14011882
> I kind of like the open gimmick
I'm concerned over rigidity. Will they stay closed on their own or am I going to have to liquid cement them shut?
>>14010644
>>14010583
>>14011676
rotated side boosters seem to even out the balance
>>14011912
Shit, I don't know why I didn't think about that until now. I really hope that's not the case.
>>14011957
No, anon. You need to go deeper. Add the long-range pack legs and cannons/booster.
FULL ARMOR
>>14011829
Should be fine, it's a recent HGUC model. Test on spoons, thin your paint, etc. Zakus look great in white, Gouf will too.
>>14010925
I'm not sure about the fuel tank arms, but i like this. Got a back view?
>>14012483
Hey, GundamPlanet is having a sale on IBO models. Does that usually happen while airing? Is it a sign of sales doing poorly?Is it worth the price?
>>14010925
Are you using Warhammer 40k decals?
>>14012547
Are you stupid? Are you retarded? Are you thinking about the things you type? Or does it just come out, stream-of-consciousness like?
>>14012547
>gundamplanet
I keep forgetting that place exists until after I've made a big purchase and found out I could have gotten almost everything for the same price if not a few dollars more expensive, but not have to wait an eternity for shipping or pay out the ass for EMS.
>>14012688
Yeah that free shipping on orders over 90 bucks is really nice if you are buying in bulk in the US. Not to mention fast.
>>14012696
Speaking of fast.
How fast does it take bandai to distribute Campaign Prizes?
So I just picked this up
>>14012723
I plan on doing thisYes, I know that the triangles are the wrong way
>>14012547
>Is it a sign of sales doing poorly?
Who cares?
If you like the show, support it by buying some kits.
If you don't like the show but like the suits, pick them up at a discount.
If you don't like the suits, what's it matter?
>>14012696
>Yeah that free shipping on orders over 90 bucks
So, those P-Bandai MGs that cost over 90 dollars to begin with are basically free shipping? Interesting.
There's a part of me that really wants a Crossbone X-2.
>>14012766
Better grab one while it's still in stock then.
Yeah it looks great when you find a domestic seller who carries P-Bandai exclusives but then you realize that the majority of those are out of stock.
>>14012811
>Better grab one while it's still in stock then.
Nah, if I want some crazy-expensive plastic, I'll be buying a PG instead. Much more impressive and it should keep me busy for a longer period of time.
So with Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 people are thinking the next RG will come from this anime, but honestly what are the chances? I would like a RG Sinanju myself but knowing how Bandai works they'll probably push out the unicorn if at all
>>14012979
>RG Unicorn
Okay, so, let's just take a moment to reflect on how impossible that engineering would be.
While I too would like an RG Sinanju, the impossibility of an RG Unicorn (unless Bandai has gone full-retard and is willing to market literal grenades) suggests that the RG has to be something not-Unicorn. Seeing as we have nothing else really 00 related that makes sense, the only AU suit I could imagine getting would be an Epyon. Which, to be honest, would be pretty cool. That said, I would love a return to UC because a new Gelgoog would be pretty cool, not to mention an Alex to serve as an upgraded RG RX-78-2.
>>14012979
>RG Unicorn
It's gonna crumble into a trillion pieces if u so much as poke it isn't it. (Though if they somehow make it work, I'll be impressed.)
>>14012997
Of course, no one ever said a RG Unicorn would have to transform. It's a given that the average RG costs more than most HGs, but you can still buy two of them for what a modern MG costs.
Produce a RG Unicorn and a RG Destroy and bam, you just laid the groundwork for two dozen variants. Add a 're-formatted Unicorn TV show to the mix and watch the $ flow.
This IS Bandai after all
>>14012979
> people
Person. GundamGuy. Who ate an ANN article without really reading it and crapped out this gem.
>>14013016
>RG
>no transformation gimmick on a transforming suit
Yeah, that's not going to happen.
That said, on second thought, I'd love an RG Byarlant.
>>14012979
No. RG Epyon first
>>14013026
And yet, we all know that after the disaster that was the RG Zeta, we will never again see a RG with a transformation as complicated, if not more complicated that that.
If you think that Bandai wouldn't compromise the 'real thing' bottom line of the RG series to milk as much money as they can from Unicorn variants, you haven't been in this hobby long enough. As long as it has two-tone white and outstanding surface detail, it'll sell, just like all the rest.
This thing is so side-heavy. I should have waited for the RG
>>14012627
Nope, leftover Ma.K and aircraft decals
>>14013056
Take a clear plastic sheet (like the ones students use for report binding) and cut out a few small rectangles.
Tape them together and slot them under the torso part, right beside the waist balljoint.
They'll prevent the sideways tilt, while not being visible to observers.
Just got a Graze Kai and a weapon set for a little under $26 at a local hobby store. Did I do good?
>>14013224
Not too bad.
The weapon sets are selling for a kinda ridiculous ~9 dollars on Amazon, and Graze Kai is ~14 USD. A few dollars to support a local business and get it immediately is a fair trade.
I picked up a twin loto kit today. I got a GM cannon II a few days ago
Good idea to combine them?
Yes/yes
>>14013287
lotos are a LOT smaller than a standard HG
>>14013292
yeah, which would make them perfect for a kitbash
I wanna pull tank treads on my gm for groundskating along like a scopedog or some shit.
>>14012979
RG Jesta or Kshatriya might happen. But I think the most likely release from Unicorn for RG would be the Delta Plus.
>>14013262
That's more or less what I paid for, actually. My issue is it wasn't at my favorite store, but at least I can still build it during the last weekend of spring break
>>14012483
Here ya go
There aren't nearly enough custom Kampfers, Gaplants or Tallgeeses in my life
>>14010201
Didn't even cross my mind to try, my mistake.
>>14010219
Thank you, Anon. Looks like they're pretty even in size, that's good.
>>14013045
I'd much rather have a RG Tallgeese please and thank you
Wow I can't even handle how many awesome announcements we got out of the latest Gunpla Expo
which one are you guys most excited for
I can't wait for
which should I get, RG Wing EW or RG Zeta?
>>14013418
>which should I get, RG Wing EW or RG Zeta?
Not really comparable.
So, I don't own any RG Wings, but I own two Zetas. My recommendation is to get two and get an action base for both. At the 1/144 scale, multiple transformations are a really bad idea, so just pick one and stick with it.
The Wing should be the easier build between the two. The Zeta doesn't tolerate people trying to cut corners or being lazy in general. It's pretty delicate.
does anyone have some duel gundam (without shroud) lineart?
the lineart page doesn't have it
rattling
>>14013561
What is this? Do they have plate carriers and other shit too? What scale?
>>14013561
>Spooky Scary Tier One
Since when did /x/ become /k/?
How does one make 1/144 scale decals?
>>14013628
Make 1/1 decals
Get a shrinky dink
Shrink them
>>14013641
Wait, what? How? I want to be able to transfer them onto a kit like any other decals.
>>14013628
>>14013646
Decal paper?
>>14013006
Release two separate kits like the HGUC.
>>14013671
Wouldn't work, especially if they're planning to add the gimmicks like what they did with the other RG kits.
>>14013659
Well yea, but my main question was how to figure out the scale size for it
>watch adam savage build a garage kit on youtube with some guy
>sanding the resin
>no masks
>spray painting inside
>no masks
>using krylon primer
>airbrushes inside
>orange peel everywhere
>calls it a good job
how does he not have turbocancer yet
>>14013696
He's Adam Savage. He IS cancer.
>>14013696
Link? Was it a good kit at least?
>>14013776
Literally top result in Youtube under "Adam Savage gunpla"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TpuTVDtaAo
>>14013791
Wait, did they ever build this? I can't find any videos of said week of build upon googling around or searching on their pages.
>>14013696
>>14013776
This is what he is referring to
>>14013924
https://youtu.be/CBHQ7lQGOf0
Forgot link
Worked some more on the cockpit and started on the chest piece too. I'm trying to make that similar to the custom version but it still needs some sanding and putty work. The idea behind what I'm working towards with this build is a sort of a second graze salvaged by tekkadan. I'm trying to make it similar to the first but not identical.
As for the cockpit, the basic shape is there now. I'll add the details like controls and headrest in tomorrow.
>>14013940
And here it is closed. If you look down from the top you can see into the cockpit, but I'll work on that later. If it comes down to it I'll just ignore it since I plan to display it opened anyways.
>>14012979
>pic
I NEED IT
>>14014060
Titans G-Self
I like putting together models, but I hate using paint at all. Are there any Gundam kits that don't require any painting? I read the guide, but from what I can tell all the kits require at least some sort of accenting with paint to make them look good.
RG Exia, RG Wing EW, or a random IBO kit? Was thinking of getting the Grimgerd or the Kimaris.I don't feel like being an adult so help me choose /m/
>>14014103
You'll get more bang for your buck with RGs, but the IBO kits will be cheaper, so you could get two for the price of an RG probably.
Look up some youtube reviews of the kits you're undecided on and buy whichever one looks best in motion and gets the best review.
Which HG should I build first?
Fenice or X Maoh?
>>14013049
That's just it. When they make an RG it damn well better be able to transform if it does in the show. I doubt they will compromise.
My second MG, finally snapped together. Now to just sand away all the nub marks and I'll be ready to paint. The little, green tube pieces were a bitch though, would cementing them to the plastic line they're on work well if I want to paint them later on?
>>14014083
If you buy one you can do what you want with it bro, you don't have to paint them.
Just don't go around posting them non-stop when you're done.
HG Graze Ein fucking when
>>14013864
Maybe they took the video down after people who actually build gunpla told them how much of a horrible job they were doing
Time to step up your game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kU2XRFofh8
Let's say I want to paint a HG kit entirely in one color. How much paint do I need?
>>14014258
Lil nigga we've seen all of these they used to be in the fucking sticky
>>14014258
How many more vids are there like this? This shit entrances me.
>>14014272
Not much, although depends if you're airbrushing or hand painting.
If you were buying from scratch a pot of primer and colour would last a few models, I've got a dropper pot of vallejo model air white still going after two models.
>>14013383
How do they make the visor glow and pop like that, like do they paint the underside silver or something?
>>14009798
Why did they seemingly only give it the hands as they're shown in the episode 24 preview? Give that thing fucking full grip hands, it looks like it's lazily holding those axes.
>>14013696
I don't see the orange peel in the resin kit.
Whats this about MG kits being better after 3.0 rx-78 release?
Also, reccomend a 1-kit-built guy a kit pls
>>14014240
4/7/16
2 week after the show
>>14014499
which was your first kit?
>>14014524
mg destiny extreme blast
>>14014538
in that case
MG RX-78 Origin Ver
MG Zaku II Type F 2.0
alternatively
RG Exia
RG 00 Gundam
>>14014556
Yes i was thinking of getting the RG 00 raiser but i wanted to do a battle pose with the destiny and a RG is too small (or is it?)
The rx 78 interested me, and so did the astray blue frame D, exia dark matter and epyon EW
Halp
>>14014566
RG is tiny compared to MG, if you want to do a battle scene you might want to wait for the MG Freedom 2.0
>>14014122
I went ahead and got the Exia. Think I'm gonna get the 1/100 Kimaris and the trooper later.That thing looks sexy, people can say what they will about IBO some of the mobile suits look amazing.
>>14014575
Alright thanks, i'll most likely get a 00 raiser (and another RG to do a battle scene with) and wait for the freedom 2.0 then
>>14014579
Exia a good kit, but be careful when you get to this part. I cut too close to the part that's supposed to stick out and shaved it off thinking it was a nub
I ended up having to use superglue to keeping the clear ribbon parts in proper place
>Nothing new announced at the recent event
What's the point then?
>>14014644
to shit on your expectatives, what else?
Hory shit the flexibility is real
Gonna try orange panel line on this, y/n.
Shirt came in today,really happy with the design.
>>14014915
I really like that shade of red, anon
>>14014644
It's running till the 31st anon. Have a bit of patience
>>14015007
No Era Penal!
>>14014915
Good lord you're gonna look like such a dweb walking around that if I saw you wearing that I'd bully you and take your lunch money.
>Got paycheck today
>Only have enough spare cash to buy either the G Self base form or Perfect Pack
Which looks better/ is the better kit in your opinion?
>>14014915
Hot damn I want that shirt. Where did you buy it?
>>14015114
If you look good enough you can pull of most shirts so long as they aren't "fruity" looking or aren't just huge posters printed on the shirt (once saw a girl with the entire kingdom heart's game cover printed on her shirt.).
This thing got some pretty nice colours.
>>14015126
Perfect Pack.
One could say...I was going to put a youtube link of Beatrice saying "It's Perfecto" but it seems all the videos of just that line got taken down so all I'm left with is a crappy "This is Sparta remix" and a 5 minute loop of the soundbite, which defeats the purpose of what I wanted to post. So accept this gif as compensation. It's not PERFECTO! but it'll do for now
>>14015126
They're pretty much the same kit, the main difference being the backpacks and shields. Since the Perfect Pack reuses the G-Self mold, it comes with the original's shoulders and side skirts as spare parts, and with a stand to help the backheavy thing not fall over. They're also molded in slightly different colors and the Perfect Pack comes with stickers for the shield vents (which the base form lacks), but that means nothing if you want to paint it.
Just get whatever one you think looks the best.
>>14015130
got it for j list for 30$ with shipping included
https://jlist.com/shirt-protozaku1
https://jlist.com/shirt-prototype1
they aslo have a 0083 shirt
Snapfag here, which one of these would you recommend in terms of poseability/enjoyment factor?
>>14015293
Amazing Red.
>>14015306
Thanks. Mind if I ask another question? I'm a diorama fan (got quite a few building's and street mats from my younger years), is it worth buying 4-5 of a certain grunt unit like, say, guncannon?
>>14015293
Wait, gunpla is supposed to be shrink wrapped?
>>14014915
>>14015114
you need some classy /m/ shirts
>>14015334
>is it worth buying 4-5 of a certain grunt unit like, say, guncannon?
It is, yes.
>>14015339
That's just how they have them at B&N, the Assault kingdom's and SD's aren't wrapped, though.
>>14015339
I the gunpla I buy from bluefin distributors is typically wrapped
>>14015139
>not having that Marvel Civil War shirt with all the everybody on it
>>14015340
sadly most gundam fans want shitty shirts with a cartoon exia on it or whatever so only lame designs sell
>>14015352
>my cartoon shirt > your cartoon shirt
wew lads
>>14015355
I don't think the one posted was that bad or anything, but a lot of them are kinda lame
even the official ones can be terrible
>>14015352
Anon please.If I wanted to wear a Gundam shirt it'd be with a big breasted Gundam female on the front.
>>14015218
Why is the Zaku shirt just a Zaku but the Gundam one a weird bootleg Gundam?
>>14015352
this is the best selling one by far, I made enough for a PG from this one
>>14015365
its a gundam from 0083, one of the ones kou uses
