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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 >>14018437
What do I build first, 00 Seven Sword, Virtue or GN Archer-chan?
What is the best available version of Char's Zaku II?
Talking about any grade here.
>>14027978
Either MG 2.0 or HG Origin.
Graze Ein box art
Man, I didn't realize that the X Maoh was a stickerfest.
>>14027983
What about the RG?
>>14028103
Only if you like things exploding into a million pieces in your hand.
Can the RG Wing EW hold it's gun, or is it too heavy like the MG?
"YOU'RE TEARING ME APART, LISA!"
>>14027989
>Normal Ein face in the corner
How boring.
>>14028227
This post made me think about how even gunpla with relatively minor scale differences suffer from the square-cube law
What are some good RG kits? I was thoroughly impressed by the RG Red Frame, aside from it's weak torso.
How's the GP01?
Gonna get ready to butcher this motherfucker, just came in the mail.
Probably the biggest 1/144 I have now.
>>14028336
Great, The shield is a bit weird though. I also recommend the RG Wing Gundam EW
>>14028336
I have an RG Zephyrantes, it looks nice, but I find the posing kinda weak.
>>14028356
>>14028354
Thanks. I think I'm gonna pass on an RG, this time around though.
Recommendations on a GM kit though?
I'm buying:
>HG Ez-SR
>HG V2 AB
>HG Hi-Nu vrabe
>HG Graze Custom
>HG Byarlant Custom
>HG Star Build Strike Cosmos
But, I really want some kinda GM. What's a good one to get?
What build?
>>14028374
Yeah, I find my collection kind of lacking in grunts, so I ordered a GM Custom recently.
Dunno if it's any good yet, but we'll see.
Is it better to build 1 kit well
Or have 100 snapped kits
wip nearly finished
>>14028385
D O V E N W O L F
>>14028388
That was always one of my favorite versions of the Jim.
Kinda torn between it, a GM Quel, GM Cold Districts Type or a GM Sniper II.
>>14028412
Is this like a Psycho Delta Gundam?
Lookspretty cool.
>>14028109
Excitement Embodied indeed.
>>14028421
You may have just helped me name this
>>14028412
that's looking textured
>>14028412
Dude, I love that color scheme. Is it a reference to something?
>>14028429
Yeah the 1/144 HG "Pretty Cool"
I like it too
>>14028436
Does it? .. You mean the red?
>>14028439
No not really I just had a feeling it'd look good they're my two favorite colors. I initially wanted to invoke some sorts Ptolemy phenix motif but didn't really go that way
>>14028440
No.. 1/144 psycho pretty cool
>finally get coarse enough sandpaper
>building now takes forever
I haven't taken this long on a model since my first.
>>14028480
building is supposed to take forever
Boys I got a headlamp for airbrushing
it has changed da GAME
No more weird shadows and shit, if you move the piece everything gets the same light
>Building the HGUC Dom's bazooka
>Decide to be a rebel and put the pink-ish sticker behind the transparent piece instead of on top
>Result looks better than expected
Is the Phenex worth it? I have the PG Unicorn and Banshee.
Also, in the previous thread someone said that the MG 2.0 Zeta was the best for proportions; what about the PG? I know the RG is supposed to explode in your hands...
>>14028656
>I know the RG is supposed to explode in your hands...
I was considering picking one up.
After watching a few videos on its transformation I realized just how complex that thing is, and I can't imagine that kind of complexity at about the same size as my HGUC Freedom will go all that well.
>>14028412
The orange peel is real af...
What's up with all these dildos coming on to ask 'is x worth it?'. Figure it out yourself tools, no one should have input on your personal taste
>>14028865
Sometimes people want to benefit from the experience of the (presumably) experienced modellers here before they commit to something.
>>14028853
>After watching a few videos on its transformation I realized just how complex that thing is, and I can't imagine that kind of complexity at about the same size as my HGUC Freedom will go all that well.
As long as you only transform it once or twice, it's totally fine. Remember, it's a model, you're not supposed to play with it.
Seriously though, if you want an RG Zeta, just get two.
>>14028412
It has great hands
>>14028893
>it's a model, you're not supposed to play with it
Fair enough, but I still don't think it'd be a smart idea to purchase an RG Zeta as my second kit ever.
Is MG F91 worth the buy? It seems to be an old kit but I love its design (except one little thing). Moreover it seems complete and really cheap.
>>14028412
what happened with the red?
>>14028910
Yeah it's par with most 2.0 MGs, comes with a unique base that you will likely never use, and has the neat little novelty of being completely without polycaps.
Just be gently with it, it's tiny and that means tiny parts as MG parts go.
>>14028349
Good luck, buddy. Those funnels are fuckin' evil.
>>14028910
It's a 9 year old kit and It's still better than most MG out there.
No polycaps tough so careful with it.
>>14028960
Sounds nice but what about the unique base you never use? Is it because it's ugly?
>>14028973
What's the matter with no polycaps? Articulations are more fragile?
>>14028982
The base is meant to look like the top half of the mobile armor Rafflesea complete with tentacles and a tiny Iron Mask. But it's just one big ugly hunk of red plastic that doesn't allow for nearly as many posing options as an AB 1 and is completely awful if you intend to display the F91 doing anything BUT fighting the Rafflesea
>>14028988
Not necessarily but It's harder to assemble and you can easily break something in the process especially in the V.S.B.Rs.
>>14029007
You can also hace the F91 ignore that It's even there.
Looks kinda goofy tough
>>14029007
>>14029025
>>14029007
>>14029025
Roger that, I'll try to be careful with the joints.
I should really buy some base once. At least for my New Layzner.
Contributing a bit of scratch work. Light setup for my Kshatriya was better, but mostly because I had more room to play with under the base.
What's the consensus on the HG Barbatos?
>>14029055
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=HG+Barbatos+Review
has anyone found or know of a decent way to keep holes aligned on rounded surfaces. Want to flute a barrel or just give it heatguard/cooling jacket
Ive gone through so many plastic pipes trying everything I can think but the holes are impossible to center, go straight through at times or keep aligned for the none staggered pattern.
>>14029108
why not just use a flat plaplate, punch out the holes in the desired pattern and then roll it into a tube?
has anybody bought those kotobukiya msg weapons and put them on a 1/144 or 1/100? how do they look on either scale?
>>14029148
too big for 1/144, about the right size for a 1/100
>>14029050
>name fagging unpainted build
>thinks sticking a light on a base is scratch
BACK TO SQUARE ONE HOTSHOT
>>14029108
here, you need something flat you can rest the bit on sideways. This is looking down the tube.
>>14029113
this is 1000 times harder, try using some of this stuff before advising people on it
I think posted about it a few threads back, but this is my first time building a model kit/gunpla in over 10 years. Still getting used to the tiny scale of this thing, already messed up a few parts during denubbing, but here's what I have so far.
Panel lining was giving me a bit of trouble in the beginning, will probably have to fix some lines here and there.
Slowly getting the hang of it, I think.
>>14029326
That looks nice, try using some rubbing alcohol on a qtip if you want to remove or clean up lines. Very light on the rubbing alcohol.
>>14029309
This is a start but inadequate. You need to build a full jig that will allow you to con fix both the work piece and the tool for each hole.
Gundam Scrach Build Manual 2 covers this very nicely though. I highly recommend that book even if you don't know a lick of moon. It's worth its weight in gold with picture knowledge alone.
>Good goy, buy more gundams, and dont forget markers and stands!
>>14029378
>tfw newfags have turned merchantposting into a dead horse
Anyone have an RX-78 Ver. Ka and willing to scan the line art on page 3 of the manual?
Hello all.
What can people tell me about the Zaku Flipper in 1/144? I'm thinking of kitbashing a R1A High Mobility Type and a Flipper to make a long-range 'marksman' Zaku.
>>14029378
>tfw still a couple more GM kits I want to buy.
Maybe someday, Bandai.
>>14028385
Dom Test Type
I just built my first Graze!
I got Chocolate Lolicon's because it was on sale for like 400 Animebux so I thought why not.
Finally finished painting up my RG Astray's custom parts
Time to build nippon plastic folded 1000 times
>>14029378
That's on you to reprint the 00 NGs. I'll gladly shell out dosh if you put the goods on the line.
>>14029569
I'd fucking love to have all main four 00 S1 Gundams together. Even if I'd prefer MGs, but whatever.
>>14028109
I didn't find the Zaku II RG horrible at all.
Does the sinanju ver ka titanium finish come with the same decals as the regular version?
For the anon who said that he would like to see the finshed lining, well he is almost done. (Feet missing)
>>14029309
>>14029372
Thanks guys, yeah the second image looks really advanced in itself but I think I may have a idea for a jig. Ill just need to figure dimensions and stuff and accurately cut it out. I was thinking of getting a square tube one size bigger, measure two sides opposite of each other with markings for the holes then slide the pipe through secure it and drill.
But the big issue when drilling without a something to secure the bit or not having the bit level can alter the hole shape or location. Ive seen a jig for pipe fitting as well, its basically a metal bar with holes drilled down the middle at various sizes for bits, but on the opposite side is a 90 degree cut with the holes directly in the edge. You slot the pipe in and clamp the jig but still thats a machined tool
here its the info of ein
>>14029682
Ver Ka always comes with water slides, titanium finish or otherwise
With the cockpit done for now I have moved onto the head. I'm currently trying to figure out the best way to do this. I can get the bottom half fitted into the slots okay and just need to connect the two sides and refind the shape a bit, but the top half is going to be tricky.
>>14029725
>That edit
>>14029731
Yeah all the pics of the titanium finish ver didn't have the decals on, even the ones on dalong
>>14029725
Even just from these images, Ein's feet reminds me strongly of General Grevious' claw feet. Which are still the best.
>>14029766
Ein's are better considering he can pierce the orphans with them.
>>14029766
Graze Grevious custom when?
>>14029760
Review pics rarely include shots with the decals applied. This is because not everyone likes using decals, preferring instead a look more closely resembling the animation.
Still, this took less than 3 seconds on google. Do your own homework next time.
>>14029783
I see
thanks senpai
>>14029148
Certain ones look fine (pistols are only slightly large) and some work best as back mounted weaponry (harpoon).
ummm
>>14028227
According to one review, yes, in all poses including dual at front and the pinwheel
>>14029893
Glorious Gunpra prastic, impervious to all cutters!
Nearly finished MG Zaku, want to panel line this one and haven't done before. Are Markers any good, and if so are there any recommended brands? I don't remember anything about them in the guide
picture is filtered to appeal to normie friends
>>14029893
>"Why doen't Bandai make metal gunpla?"
yee
>>14029893
Were you trying to cut a real gundam?
>>14029976
The gundam marker branded ones are good, I've heard good things about Sakura Microns though
Want to do a Hyaku build, but it looks like the only 1/100 kit available is that chromed plastic which makes me leery. Has anyone here done one? I'm especially worried about just how fucking shitty the nubs would look
>>14029991
ty, will look into
About how many HGs can I get out of a can of top coat? Should I get tamiya, or is there a better brand?
>>14029984
Origin Zaku I, Denim/Slender type if I'm reading that correctly? Finally, the old one just didn't do it for me even though I liked the design.
>>14030011
ye
Back again for more questions on sinanju titanium finish
Seeing as it would be my second kit ever, i'm guessing its a bad idea because of the nub marks that will show up, right?
Or is it hardly noticeable in this kit?
>>140295462
Any plans to customize it? That's kind of where the real fun of the graze line comes into play.
>>14029996
There are 5 (FIVE!) options for an MG Hyaku Shiki.
Chrome gold
Ballute System (which is original MG mould but with yellow plastic instead)
HD Color version (Original MG mould but shiny coating instead of chrome)
2.0
Hyaku Shiki Kai which comes with parts to build the 2.0
And there's an old 1/100 i think.
>>14030141
>Hyaku Shiki Kai
>Frieza form 3: the MS
>>14030141
>hyakushiki kai
No bro, it's the Hyakushiki Kai MP type. There's a difference in the number of unique parts. It's why Bandai can get away with making a p-bandai for 2 new runners.
>>14030153
im still annoyed it isnt 2.0 coated plastic and instead puke gold. but at least the puke gold isnt too terrible this time around, at least on my one.
At least it isnt Musha Victory tier gold plast*puke*
bleaugh
http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-5/bandai-2016%e5%b9%b43%e6%9c%88%e7%99%bc%e8%a1%a8-%e9%a3%9f%e7%8e%a9%e6%96%b0gundam%e7%b3%bb%e5%88%97%e5%a7%8b%e5%8b%95%ef%bc%81/
What is this?
>>14030185
Shamblo?
>>14030188
Yeah, but a gunpla of it?
>>14030185
Read the tags
I know it's not gunpla but has anyone picked up any of the Robot Damashii/Robot spirits series?
Thinking of picking this up next month.
>>14030209
I own a couple, but only for shit that doesn't get a model. They're fine but usually cost a little more than I think they should
>>14030209
There's a Robot Damashii thread.
Only RD I have is the Kshatriya.
Anyone got any experience with Mr. White Putty R? I'm looking at picking up some more supplies cause I'm tired of being a snapshitter and some of this stuff seems to have no user reviews.
KITS NEVER.
1/100 Graze Kai in June, 3,000 JPY
1/144 Full Armor Unicorn Destroy (Red ver.) in June, 3,400 JPY
>>14030900
If this is true, its going to make my 1/100 custom graze a lot easier.
>>14030209
I have a bunch but I'm getting back into gunpla because the prices are more reasonable and the engineering's much improved from what it was a few years ago.
Barbatos is a great example. The RD is more than four times the price of the HG with pretty much the same proportions, accessories and articulation. So not much point.
![Untitled-31[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/z8Gly6t.jpg "Untitled-31[1].jpg")
He's a big guy
>>14029699
>>14030900
Source?
>>14030912
>>14030958
check taghobby
>In the 21st century, the Gundam's official colors would be Titans
>>14030962
Thanks. I don't even care if its p-bandai. This is going to make the graze part of my gbwc project a lot easier if I don't need to scratchbuild half the parts just for the base of the custom. Glad it happened while I'm still early in the build process.
>>14029736
I haven't been following your previous posts, what are you trying to do with that graze again?
>>14030966
mfw people WILL buy the Guncannon for the missile pods.
>>14030980
He's making a 1/100 Graze Custom from the 1/100 NG Graze.
>>14030966
the fuck 21st century real type shit? is this from a manga?
>>14030966
we got more Dra-C?
>>14031020
It's what colors they would have designed the mobile suits if they created Gundam in the 21st Century
>>14031024
But guncannon is the same.
>>14030980
Cuctom of a graze custom. But there wasn't a graze custom so I was starting to mod and scratchbuild similar parts. Also I added a cockpit.
>>14031035
Because the Guncannon and it's colour scheme is perfect.
Also to milk the missile pods instead of putting them in the kit to begin with like the original HG.
>>14031020
"Real type" was a subline line of kits back in the 80s. Basically it was recolors with decal sheets. This is probably an update of the idea.
![hj160502[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/SARjoY8.jpg "hj160502[1].jpg")
>>14030962
>>14031050
What's the ground type doing there? Does it come with parts for both?
>>14031056
Looks like it. The shoulder mount + bazooka too.
>>14030966
The gundam looks pretty cool, but the gouf's color scheme could've been thought out better. Maybe something other than that ugly pale yellow.
>>14031056
think its just showing the difference between the two.
>>14031023
Dra-c kai its pbandai. only real difference is it has a hand and zaku machine gun instead of vulcan arm, and its got two tri booster type pods instead of shoulder orbs if that makes sense.
>>14031064
I can't read moonrunes but it looks like >>14031060 is right. Check the name of the kit, there's a / in there.
>>14031064
There's only one kit listed for it and there is no 1/100 ground type graze kit. The parts are included.
>>14031068
>>14031067
Ah, you're right. I thought the Standard and Ground types were the same thing. Didn't notice the feet on the Graze either.
>still no 1/100 Kimaris Trooper, Astaroth, or Graze Ein
Bandai pls
>>14031080
>1/100 gets the ground-type Graze feet before the 1/144s
>>14030006
2-3 depending on size and how you do them
>>14030821
There was a b-club kit of bertigo :^)
>>14031085
It's p-bandai. A 1/100 getting a release before an hg is nothing unusual for those.
>>14031117
But it's not a p-bandai?
>>14030950
FOR YOU
How is the 1/100 Tsugumori?
Thinking about picking up the Kai Ni
Ugh fuck waterslides
Every time I'm building a kit and remember I still have a whole sheet of waterslides before it's finished instantly drains all my motivation
>>14031208
What, would you rather use stickers?
>>14031236
Dry rub are better
>>14031208
I'm literally the opposite, i want to sniff lacquer paint when ever i think about using dry transfer or stickers.
>>14031208
I hate the beginning of a waterslide session, I feel like it takes me 3-4 before I have that weird zen "feel" for it
>>14031117
Its regular release bro
>>14031080
>damn thing showed up for like two episodes
>WHERES MUH KIT BANDAI PLS
I know they release prototypes of some kits before the series even began but this attitude is ridiculous
>>14031401
Regular Graze was around for like 3 episodes, Commander type was in 1, Schwalbe were in 1 episode both, Gusion was in 2.
What's your point? Anyway, Bandai is 2lazy4crazy to make more 1/100 models.
Here's hoping we don't get many P-bandais.
>>14031050
Will we be getting a 1/144 graze ground type
That sword and feet are gud mang
>Browsing through scans
>HGUC Full Armor Unicorn Destroy Mode Red Ver.
WAKE ME UP
>>14031414
>Red ver.
THANK YOU BASED BANDAI GOD BLESS RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE: UNICORN ANIMATION.
![944913_10209344325228714_6971025289983936403_n[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/USfRNsc.jpg "944913_10209344325228714_6971025289983936403_n[1].jpg")
>>14031414
I wonder if it comes with the Javelin.
>>14031080
The newly released 1/100 Kimaris is labelled specifically as "Booster Unit" type. They probably have plans to release a 1/100 version of the Trooper as well, depending on how well the 1/144 version sells.
As for Astaroth, they developed a universal frame for the Gundam Frames in IBO, so I doubt Bandai is going to pass up the chance to release a 1/100 version of it down the line. It's a no-brainer.
>Thunderbolt is announced with an MG line
>episode 4 coming out next month
>still not a single kit other than the manga ones
>>14031518
>Thunderbolt MG line
Sauce or back off?!
>>14031526
click on the words you greentexted twice then right click and press "search on google _____"
>>14031457
fucking unicorn
I thought this kit already existed, that's how many there are
Zaku-Chan is super kawaii
>>14031537
An MG exists iirc
not an HG
>>14031547
yeah it's just too confusing with how many possible combos of scale and frame color and FA etc.
>>14031537
A green one did.
>>14031414
>Dislike the flood of Unicorns
>Yet a Zaku Revive is currently high on my list of wanted kits
I don't know what that makes me.
Any chances we might see a Marasai Revive due to that Unicorn TV anime?
>>14031457
Time to add another to the list.
That's 31 different Unicorns using the same molds.
>>14031547
>>14031555
A clear red version existed, but not a normal red version.
I'm waiting on a Unicorn with a purple psychoframe Bandai
Any BR bros?
Where do you get your paints?
>>14031579
get clear blue and you're good
>>14031593
Can people even build gunpla in BR? Do you have enough space in the favelas?
Shouldn't you be playing soccer or tibia?
>>14031414
Am I thr only one who likes the FA unicorn?
>>14031457
This shit should been pbandai bet something actually decent will be instead...
>>14031526
Hell when gundaminfo wasn't being and posted first episode on YouTube it had a title card for it after the episode. There's also been advertisement with ova art of zaku 2 on a big gun thunderbolt mg to be released but no clue which.
>It does the splendoring
What a time to be alive
>>14031647
I just want the FA Gundam MG.
All the other designs are too over the top for me, especially the psycho zack.
The FA looks pretty bad with the backpack mounted shields, though, in my opinion.
Where can I get decals for a master grade RX-78-2 Ver. 3?
I cannot find them anywhere.
Thanks.
>>14031693
samueldecal
>>14030966
I'm so pissed I missed out on the FOXHOUND.
>>14031050
1/100 Graze Kai?
I assume it's P-Bandai?
>>14031753
It's not.
>>14031780
Awesome!
>>14031457
Oh wow. Making a FA Unicorn Plan-B just got a lot cheaper.
>>14031745
kits like that get rerelease just be patient imo should have include all head parts just make colors the difference.
>>14030966
are those Real Type variants P-Bandai?
>>14031787
>Oh wow. Making a FA Unicorn Plan-B just got a lot cheaper.
not by much, you'll still need a Phenix and Banshee.
>>14031929
Well, okay. Let me rephrase that.
Making an FA Unicorn Plan-B got easier because now you don't have to hunt down the javelin.
>>14031935
>not scratch-building it
LAAAAAAAME!
>>14029025
MG F91 owner here, still building it. It requires a bit of paint too, especially to the tiny head vulcans.
>>14031236
No I would rather use the dry transfers than be messing about with water.
Anyway it's done fucking ver. Ka kits they're some of the best but goddamn.
>>14031208
I hate waterslide too.
>>14031208
>>14032012
But it's not even hard.
>>14032014
Many people in this thread don't even bother lining kits, you expect them to bother with waterslides?
>>14032019
I just prefer dry transfer decals.
1/100 Kimaris Trooper when?
>>14032075
July
>>14032075
p-bandai
bon appetite
>>14032075
I'd guess May. The Grimgerde is set for an April release, so it would probably come out with a 1/100 Graze Ein at the same time.
Also, interestingly enough, 1/100 Kimaris Booster Type uses the same IBO Gundam Frame as the Barbatos. The 1/144, I believe, has some differences in the frame for mounting parts, but the NGs should be completely swapable. The Gusions do use a slightly different frame, however.
>>14032089
Yeah, I plan on eventually buying the Barbatos 6 and modding that frame for the Gusion so I can have the Gusion and the Gusion Rebake.
>>14029326
Built, for the most part. Still need to do some touch-ups, and then I'll try top coating it.
Slowly getting used to the whole panel line/cotton swab thing, realized I was putting too much lighter fluid on it and was getting rid of most of my lines in the beginning. The swabs I'm using are big and really fuzzy, which made some spots hard to fix, but that's something to practice I guess.
Already want to do another one and I'm not even finished with this one.
>>14028960
Without polycaps...doesn't that mean the joints will wear out fast and the kit will become all floppy?
>>14032107
GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE! It's already a floppy mess!
>>14032111
what's with the F91 praise then?
>>14032177
It's a sexy underrated MS that doesn't get as much as it should
>>14031593
I also wish I knew. I have some random craft store paints here, but I'm not sure if they're usable.
>>14031050
Ground Graze is the best, with flat heels and that medieval broad sword.
I actually anticipated a 1/100 Graze Kai long ago, but much earlier than the Gusion etc.
This is a Graze deluxe pack and it may just be missing the regular space/Mars booster so I won't be able to make regular Graze. But owning a mix of regular Graze and this one has also of new weapons to play with. It is kind of like the HG Graze Ritter which was praised for having all the regular Graze parts. Bandai better redeem themselves by giving a Carta/regualr 1/100 Ritter.
I am still surprised how many HG MS Option weapons made it to 1/100, without keeping them as HG exclusive. Now we have Gusion Halberd, Kimaris Booster, Graze Bazooka, Lance(p-bandai) and Graze broad sword. Still no Graze shield though.
They still kept it at the price point of 3000 yen.
If IBO is still hot, we better get 1/100 Kimaris Trooper and Graze Ein. Graze Ritter also likely.
>>14032214
From personal experience, they'll look like ass and not even stick to the plastic unless you somehow get primer (lol good luck) and give it a coat first
PS don't even try to handbrush them it'll look even worse
>>14032315
>PS don't even try to handbrush them it'll look even worse
Fuck, seriously? That is what I was planning on doing.
What I have here is labelled Acrilex/Tinta Fosca para Artesanato/Craft Matte Paint.
>>14032278
Graze Ground type as 1/100 exclusive currently?
It is surprising to get a 1/100 exclusive design from a TV series. Last time 00 released Astraea and Avalanche in 1/100 first before getting a late release in HG form after 00s2.
>>14032347
That's the only brand of paint you'll find in south america, unless you happen to find a hobby store. They've usually got actual hobby paints in those
>>14032364
Not gonna find anything like that in the small town I live in. I'm going to try and see if I can find anything online, what exactly should I be looking for name-wise?
I want to get Char's Zaku, which kit is the best? The origin revive or the mg?
>>14032278
Kimaris Trooper and Astaroth are the only 1/100 announcements I want to hear.
>>14032374
There's a few in the guide
Vallejo, Testors, etc
>>14032278
I am literally only going to buy one to make the ground type
>>14030159
It's for non plebs that actually paint their kits to save them the trouble of striping the gold
>>14029554
astrays are
>Want to paint a kit with your own colors
>But also like the original colors and don't want to defile the design
>Don't wanna buy duplicates
Fuck
>>14032449
Buying duplicates is the only way
>>14032449
I feel you brother, but that why my first customs will be cheap grazes. I'm excited to work on an American war diorama done with grazes as soon as I finish building this G - Self.
>>14031593
A quick update, >>14032214 here and after some quick googling there's actually an official Tamiya store in Valinhos, SP.
You can buy online and the prices seem to be pretty good, so that's great news for us huehues.
How many of you prefer x-actos to sandpaper, and vice versa?
Why?
>>14032449
Making other changes to the kit or giving it a unique weapon is the best way to do it, that way it's not exactly the same thing
>>14032501
I use both. I feel like I can't get close enough with just an x-acto knife, so I'll shave down most of the nub with the knife and then go over it with some fine grain sand paper.
>>14032501
why would they be mutually exclusive?
>>14032523
>prefer
Nothing exclusive
>>14032501
I use a fine metal file and then do the last bits with sandpaper.
Mainly use my x-acto to carefully scrape off plastic dust that sticks to the part.
Is using plastic cement to remove seamlines on unpainted kits recommended? I've seen it said several times that it could leave an ugly mess, but the last video I watched seems to give decent results.
>>14032546
post vid
>>14032546
Using plastic cement on unpainted should be okay, it can leave a mess and some nasty marks depending on how rough you are sanding.
I'd also highly recommend topcoating because otherwise the sand marks are going to be too visible to look good.
If you're using putty to seamweld then painting is necessary but that should be obvious.
>>14032549
https://youtu.be/7AAIHO5IZqU?t=439
The comparison shot make it seems quite alright.
>>14032553
Cheers, mate.
>>14030141
Thanks mate will have a good look at all of them
>>14032513
I do this as well
![m17_n28[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/7yjh4kd.jpg "m17_n28[1].jpg")
These proportions are disgusting.
>>14032625
your opinion means nothing newfriend
>>14032553
>>14032573
It should be noted that several vivid or dark colors can become discolored along the seam from the dissolved plastic lightening. Things like red or dark blue plastic. Basically the colors that can also be a pain to de-nub.
>>14032625
>Black lining on white
>>14032641
It's dalong. He does almost everything in black to make the panels stand out for the review.
>>14032641
hownew.ru
>>14032653
To these threads? Very.
>>14032656
Yeah it's rhetorical
>>14032641
It looks cool.
>>14032387
Origin Ver is the MG 2.0 scaled down to 1/144, it's awesome anon
>>14032671
The rifle is also insane. Its literally longer than the Guntank Early Type.
has anyone ever built pic related?
>just start doing Gunpla again the other day starting with cheap shit models after years of nothing
>visit the store for the second time this week
>go to the gundam section
>guy at the front counter "Oh hey! You should check out that Perfect Grade Red Astray we just got!"
>mfw
I have more dollars than sense but I am not fucking going 0 to 100 that quickly. I'd butcher that fucking thing.
Even though I don't know anything about IBO I grabbed Hyakuri and an RG Char's Zaku. My pile of Hotel-built Gunpla is getting bigger.
I don't even know if I have shelf space for these once I get moved in. fug.thanks for reading my blog
has anybody made kits for Pacific Rim?
