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Gunpla/Plamo General: ignore shitposter edition
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Gunpla / Plamo General

***READ THE GUIDE***

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Tr8UyF2Xg5Ojqw0sxcO7oIG7IIsJPes3lMO5pHZKu5o

***READ THE GUIDE***

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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#gunpla
Old thread >>14054637
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>>14061588

I've been looking for a z'gok for my daughter's bedroom thank you
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>>14061588
>since I can't read
Anons, as a dutchfag that is looking to get into gunpla, does anyone know any good places to buy gunpla in the Netherlands or are there any decent ways to order them elsewhere that wont make me poor as fuck?
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>>14061601
Amazon is pretty good in France, never got taxed by custom. I have no idea how it is in Netherland tho.
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>>14061601
There is http://www.animere.nl/ which has a decent amount of HG kits and some MGs/RGs, but the kits themselves are obviously a bit more expensive than their price online (but if you include shipping costs it's pretty much the same price). Additionally since their site is literally just some information about the store you can't know what they sell exactly unless you go there and look for yourself.

Most of the time I still just buy from amiami or hobbysearch.
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>>14061601
Not Dutch but I've lived here for 5 years.

>Netherlands
There's A Space Oddity in Amsterdam http://www.spaceoddity.nl/, you can look at their online prices, might be lower in the actual store. Shipping is €6.50

There's also http://gundam-market.nl/
It's online only, and their prices are cheaper (6.50 shipping as well, it doesn't scale depending on the amount of kits you're buying, and if you spend over €100 it's free shipping).

Those are the only places I personally know of in the country that sells gunpla. I've only used Gundam Market myself, and I would say they're pretty good. If I order on a Tuesday it'll arrive Thursday. You can communicate with them easily as well.

You might have local stores that sell them, so it's worth a try to check them.


Ordering from overseas is a different issue

>Japan
You'll usually have to pay more for shipping no matter the option, and then the customs import duty/tax (21% for toys IIRC) on top of that if you order from Japan or outside the EU, I think.
If you order the, let's say, V-Dash Gundam from HLJ. With the cheapest shipping (SAL, 10 - 30 days) and customs it'll probably be 25 euros in full for it. If you order from Gundam Market, it'll be 24 euros in total with 2 - 3 days waiting time. But it obviously depends on the base cost of the kit you're buying, how many you're getting, and the total shipping costs. You should handle it on a case by case basis. Check if any of the Dutch-based stores online have a kit, and then check the Japanese ones. Order from which one will, in the end after all the calculations, be cheaper.

>Other
There's also always Amazon, like >>14061608 said, but you'll have to order from either the UK, German, or French versions of the sites since amazon.nl does not list any, as far as I know. Not sure about prices, customs, and shipping. It might depend on the seller

It's not a cheap hobby in general, so you'll have to take it slow if you don't want to go bankrupt quite soon.
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>>14061608
>>14061627
>>14061637
Thanks a lot anons, this is quite helpful.
Guess it's time to start saving up some more money.
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Why doesn't HLJ stock Action Base Minis?
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What is a good monoeye color for a red suit?
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>>14061804
>Why doesn't HLJ stock Action Base Minis?
If it was only possible to ask them directly! Too bad we live in this dark world with no forms of electronic communication, forcing us to formulate decisions based solely on conjecture...
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>>14061601
ik voel je :(
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>>14061833

pink
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I want Gaeilo's Graze.
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>>14061949

neat
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>>14061833
Pink or green.
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>>14062155
danke doktor
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>>14061588
Kinda embarrassing to see my own creation in the OP of the gunpla thread ahaha.
>>14061599
Go for it anon!
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Does a lineart for the Astaroth exist yet?
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>>14062286
read the op
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So I did a thing.
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>>14062366
The Obari'd ZZ?
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>>14062366

>GROSS CHINESE PROPORTIONS
>GROSS DESK
>GROSS SUITS
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>>14062366

hey what if we made a ZZ that was just completely different in every way to appeal to seedfriends
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>>14062366

Naoki, is that you?
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>>14062376
I got you senpai
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>>14062382
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>>14062366
Barbatos feet on astray is kind of cool, fits well. Astray is still ugly though

ZZ looks terrible
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Kinda figured the ZZ looked bad.

Oh well, back into the bin it goes.
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>>14062463

Uhhh excuse me your capitulation is denying us the fun of a robot fight. It's kind of your duty to defend your chinese robot here.
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>>14062474
I'm not too attached to this ZZ to care. It was just something I put together because the BTF ZZ, which I regret getting a year or so ago, wasn't going to get any use and I was getting the 1/100 Xi so I thought "Why not?"

Now if it was the Barbatos Form Astray then I would defend it.
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>>14062490

I mean you put the parts from one ninja robot on the other ninja robot
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>>14061993
T-Thanks.
Can't find one anywhere though.
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>RG Zaku II leg cord explodes into pieces
Did anyone actually get one which didn't break
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>>14062499
I did not put parts from one ninja robot on another ninja robot.

I put parts from one samurai robot on another samurai robot.
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>>14062509

tru tru
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>>14062509
Does that make the shadow gundam a ninja robot based off a samurai robot, from germany?
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>>14062366

Finally
The ZZ Gundam kit that is true to the anime.
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I...I did it boys. I didn't think I could get it to work, but it does. I have not been this hyped in a while.
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>>14062649
It looks like it's wearing stockings and I'm 100% okay with this

I actually like the whole design, looks nice
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>>14062649
Pretty neat, where are the hands from?
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>>14062662
It's the 1/100
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>>14062677
Is it?

Oh well.
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I never thought I'd actually have a backlog, but here I am. I've got the RG Zaku II, an SD Nu Gundam, and the Revive Titans MK-II waiting for me. What about you guys?

>>14062649
This is really neat!
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>>14062756
I want to get another Origin Char Zaku II because I screwed my first one up. I also want to get the Origin Gouf and an EZ8.

I already have an HG Revive A.E.U.G. RX178 and an MG RX-78 v.3 that I'm building at the moment. I'm afraid that if I got any more kits, I'd be to overwhelmed to finish what I've started.
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>>14062782
The Char Zaku II was my first kit from back when I decided to get into building again, it's a solid kit, but there seems to be a few problems with it (weird articulation). Definitely want to pick up the same two kits though, I've wanted an EZ8 ever since I watched 08th MS Team.

How's the Revive RX178? I'm worried it's not going to be very good, but then again I'm spoiled since I already built the AEUG RG MkII.

And yeah, burnout is a real thing. I had an unfinished Barbatos sitting on my desk for the better half of a month because I just had no motivation.
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If anyone has bought from Amiami, what are their shipping prices like? Does it depend on what state I live in?
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>>14062366
I like it and I hate it at the same time. What is happening?
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>>14063031
It's fair enough. The problem is that they don't estimate shipping for you (at least I don't remember if they do; it's been like six months since I've last ordered from them) and you have to wait for them to give you a payment quote.

And if you cancel your order, they get hissy and passive-aggressive, eventually cancelling your account if you do it too often.
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The Hi-Nu vrabe's coming along nicely. I fucked up on a few spots, but it doesn't look too bad.

It's really forcing me to get good at steadying my hand to line those panels
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So I have been shaking my paint for like two minutes and I am currently still shaking it but I just can't get the damn paint to thicken how do I get it to work I'm using Testers turn signal amber

My metalic silver is working perfectly
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>>14063043
Geez, that sounds annoying. Their prices are attractive, but I really don't want to deal with hidden costs, especially for international shipping. Thanks.
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>>14063031
It's based on how much the stuff you buy weighs, pic related is EMS shipping to Europe on those items.
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>>14062366
Is this meant to be G-First
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>>14063075
That looks a bit steep compared to what I'm looking for, I guess I'll just stick with Amazon, since I have Prime. I just now ordered my first model from them.
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>>14062376
>Hey what if we made a ZZ that was not shit in every way to appeal to the Zetafags?

Sounds good.
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>>14063049
Probably too much thinner. Testors is also shit
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>>14063087
Because its intl, its cheaper when you order from amiami, hlj, etc when you group order things in bulk and use sal. Takes a while but will save you, only ever use ems if youre forced too otherwise amazon is great fir individual common kits, terrible for limited or rare ones though
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>>14062649
Looks pretty sweet.
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Help me decide /gpg/

MG RX-93 ν Gundam Ver. Ka

OR

MG RX-93-2 Hi-ν Gundam
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>>14063195

Hi-Nu!

It's such a slick-looking machine. And I love the color scheme.
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>>14063195
Everybody wants a Hi-nu.
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>>14063222
But muh asymmetry.

>>14063224
Then why'd you post a piece of shit, you infantile cunt?
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>>14063230

I think the Nu looks really good without the funnel rack.

Both that newer white version of the Nu that was retooled into the Sinanju Stein and the Nu vrabe look hella tight.

The Hi-Nu just looks neater thanks to the color scheme and the propellant tanks and the redesigned funnel racks. To me, at least.
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>>14063049

metallic silver is just silver pigments floating in clear medium, it evaporates so only the silver is left and it can align pretty well. Model Masters silver chrome enamel is more like aluminum when it's done, but it's really nice for a hand painted finish.

turn signal metallics are a clear enamel with little metallic bits in them, so it's never going to look the same as a regular silver

here's the secret you just learned, nearly all colored metallic paints are shit for gunpla because the scales are way too small and the silver flakes would be 1.5 feet across. Most people who are drawn to this kind of paint are spray canning or hand painting one of their first few kits.
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First time doing anything other than straight build

Only painting black/white on in place of decals, panel lining, and top coat. In what order am I supposed to do this?

Right now, it feels like:

1) Panel line/detailing
2) Paint
3) Detach from runners
4) Top coat
5) Assemble

It's what my gut tells me but it feels so, so wrong. Especially the last two steps.
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>>14063243
>I think the Nu looks really good without the funnel rack.
Interesting. How do you feel about this flavor of ν Gundam?
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>>14063272
Read the guide
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>>14063272

there is a whole fucking guide in the OP god damn
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>>14063278

This is some top-notch stuff. I still think the wing-like funnel racks on the Hi-Nu are a bit more visually pleasing, but it's definitely a sharper look.
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>>14063195
how about both?
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Has anyone bought the Loto Twin set here? It seems like a pretty good price for two mobile suits.

Thoughts?
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>Want to buy the new patlabor ingram
>1/60 instead of 1/35
FUCK
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>>14063306

I love them but they are extremely small, go look at dalong
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>>14063314
1/48*
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>>14062797
>I've wanted an EZ8 ever since I watched 08th MS Team.
He's a great kit mang; high quality parts with pretty good articulation, I'm building a RX-79(G) which is practically the same and you can swap the equipment (100mm machine gun, 180mm cannon, beam rifle).
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How does everyone like my new concept for Astaroth?

The idea behind the wings was that since the Gundams are named after demons, repainting one into white and giving it angel wings was kind of like it rising from hell into heaven.
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>>14063328
That's pretty autistic desu
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>>14063328
I think it looks pretty neat. I like it.
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>>14062797

I built the Revive Gundam Mk. II over the weekend.

It's a seriously great kit. Good color separation, great detail and articulation too.

I've got both it and the original HG of the Mk. II and this one's a serious improvement in pretty much every way. I'd get it if you're a fan of it, but it's probably not gonna blow your mind if you've already built the RG.
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>>14063336
How does it compare to the RG?
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>>14063301
I wouldn't go through the hassle of finding a second shield and rifle, but I might try and seek out the funnel expansion.
>>14063303
I dunno how I'd bash the two.
>>14063328
Well this >>14063330, but also this >>14063333
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>trimming safety nubs on HG
>accidentally press too hard like a spastic and snap the tip off of the v-fin off
>have to trim the other side as well because I don't want asymmetry on this particular kit
>v-fin doesn't look too bad shortened

It becomes a "custom-build" if I pretend I did it on purpose.
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>>14063340
I didn't mean combine both, just get both, they are fairly different, the Hi Nu especially if you manage to hunt down the HWS set
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Why did the Loto fail in comparison to Jegans and GMs? Their small sizes mean that it's harder to hit them and they must be a lot more cost efficient.
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>>14063348
There was like something similar in F91 where mobile suits transformed into tanks. So I assume that was their evolution
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>>14063330
>>14063333
>>14063340

Dang it, I just wanted to be creative.
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>>14063048
>not using the regular Nu arm-vulcan
The claw/shield thing is disgusting
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>>14063339

I haven't built the RG. Thus far, the only RG I've constructed was the Red Frame. Although I do have an RG 00 Raiser that I've yet to build.

>>14063340

If there isn't a conversion kit to turn a Nu Gundam into the Double Funnel type from CCA-MSV, I'd be shocked.

I think, after I've gotten a bit better at detailing and customizing, that my first custom build is going to be some kind of tricked-out Astraea Type F, using some parts from the Exia DM and the 00.
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>>14063195
Nu gundam ver Ka
It's the sexiest out there
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Phase 2 of the PG unicorn lighting looks to be a LOT simpler than the RGB stuff.
The hole to attach the thrusters to the kit is exactly the same size as the collar on a 3mm led
so I just need to embed a 2 hole IC socket in the kit and the thruster will be held in place by the led legs, which will also provide power to the leds.
Only 8 of them to wire in too, so with 0.2mm magnet wire its not even a problem.
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So apparently I went wrong with buying testors Paint most of them are as one of the anons pointed out shit for models.
>>14063250
he also saw pretty clearly It was my first attempt at hand painting.

So for now this is my current work in progress until I reassess the cituation and likely wait for more supplies markers maybe Tamiya paint?

All in all it was a fun build but I'm done with it until I can get the right supplies for the job.

I need to construct my other two as well but finding out the twenty paints I bought are useless kinda annoys me to no end.
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>>14063384
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>>14063348

Because it's smaller and has less armor and firepower.

>>14063328
Stupid as shit with a stupid concept
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>>14063278
The nu's color scheme is soo much cooler then the Hi-nu
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>>14063379

I think the claw/shield thing's neat. Although I wound up gluing the claws in place, since they felt a touch too loose for my tastes.
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>>14063394
What if I removed the wings, gave it the Grave Arms, and then gave it a cloak
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>>14063348
I dunno, why can't a Super Tucano compete with an F-35?

The Loto was hardly bigger than a Type 61.
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>>14063411

As somebody on /toy/ put it, it really is like diving in the mind of a fourteen year old who discovered deviantart
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>>14063345
>just get both
I guess that's easy enogh, but my backlog is big enough that I don't really want to.
>Hi Nu especially if you manage to hunt down the HWS set
Isn't that only for the Ver. Ka? I'm honestly not that fond of that version.
>>14063381
>I'd be shocked.
There is, but it's pretty costly.
>>14063383
Yeah, it's pretty great.
>>14063396
I'm pretty partial to the lighter blue. The backside just seems unnecessarily large. It's a tough choice fampais
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>>14063384
>>14063391
I can't wait to see that thing done.
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>>14063435
yes, only for ver Ka, but fat hi nu is awesome
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I'm new to Gundam in both anime and model building. I've been watching 0079 and saw in the guide that HGUC RX-78-2 Revive is a good model to start with. Do i need much to make it look as good as a beginner can do? Are there any other 0079 mechs worth ordering models for?
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>>14063411
Nothin' personnel/Astray
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>>14063446

I like the HG's slimmed-down proportions a lot, but fat Hi-Nu is the best version.
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>>14063448

I'd recommend checking out the guide that's in the OP. Pretty helpful stuff. It helped me out a lot.
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>>14063454
terrific, a new tripfriend do us (and yourself) a favour and take it off or prove why you need to be using a trip
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>>14063480
>and saw in the guide that
I'm just asking about RX-78-2 in particular.
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>>14063493
He needs his trip because he's a reporter, anon.
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>>14063495
Any modern kit is fine, just buy it and build it. Refer to the guide on how, you don't need to ask here how to do basic shit
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>>14063493
>new
Kolchak has been around awhile.

That said, I agree with you.
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>>14063436
you and me both anon.
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So when in April do the HG Waffe and RE/1/100 Efreet Kai drop?
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>>14063493

I'm pretty far from new. I just rarely, if ever, post in the Gunpla threads.
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>>14063363
The color is fine, but the reasoning is autistic.
almost as autistic as pic related
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>>14063508
Hey, are you going to buy the Final Battle Unicorn? I just want to know that someone actually paid $400 for a PG.
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>>14063381
>Double Funnel type
From what it looks like on dalong, the Nu already has an option to have the double funnels
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>>14063544
>just want to know that someone actually paid $400 for a PG.
Considering it was sold out everywhere, yeah a lot of people bought it
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>>14063550

That's just the six funnels it comes up split up
There's a pbandai funnel set that comes with an extra six and several third party options
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>>14063502
Well alright. Just one more question: are the eyes stickers?
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>>14063550

Oh, does it really? That's seriously cool.

I've been on a massive HG binge lately, but I think I'll tackle an MG after I've gotten them all squared-away. It's probably gonna be the Hi-Nu though. Since it's got dat THICKness.
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>>14063544
Nah, I can make mine final battle by changing the leds to green after all....
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>>14063562
Pretty much every kit uses eye stickers
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>>14063446
>>14063454
>>14063564
Fucking chubby chasers.
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>>14063562
99% of the time this is a yes, and 100% when talking about HGs. And Revive RX-78-2 looks dumb, just get something you really like. All HGs, especially for 0079 suits are super easy.
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What are the release dates in April for RE1/100 Efreet Kai and HG Waffe?
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>>14063576

Big mobile suits need love too.
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>HG never
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>>14063559
I figured there was, but it sounded like >>14063381
didn't know that the Nu already had an option for that

>>14063579
Revive looks alright, you guys give it too much shit for not looking as good as the 30th anniversary version
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i really like the SEED MG frame, too bad i'm shit at taking pictures on my phone since this thing can do tons of poses. Has no problem squatting or on one foot.

I wonder what it'll be like with the assault shroud on
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>>14063579
What are some good models without eye stickers?
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>>14063591
Already been asked.
>>14063594
Well, sure.
>>14063602
Low test.
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>>14063610
Where's the answer then?
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>>14063610
he's lifting to slap on that assault shroud and become high test to fight the freedom

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>>14063609
If you don't want to use stickers then paint. Bandai makes the eye pieces easy to paint purposely
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>>14063600
I just don't like Revive for taking too many liberties in order to gain mobility. It's just an aesthetic choice but I personally dislike it.

>>14063609
MGs and PGs which are above your level. Eye stickers look fine considering the skill level. Otherwise paint or git gud.
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>>14063631
>MGs and PGs which are above your level
can people please stop spewing this shit, snapfit kits are all the same level. anybody who believes otherwise should build traditional models
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>>14063642
Personally I think you should build at least 1 HG before you try an MG or a PG. I often see new builders get confused or screw something up fatally when dealing with inner frames or too many parts, and this guy looks like he would do just that. Otherwise I agree, there isn't some huge hurdle to jump over.
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>>14063616
Google ;^)
>>14063619
AWAKEN MY MASTERS
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>>14063681
CHAR
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is it safe to use plastic cement on parts that I've fixed/filled with putty?

I'm worried about it melting shit down due to some weird ass chemical reaction or some shit
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beefed some armor parts I was rescultping and then realized I could salvage he one decently resculpted part. Had an idea with what to do with it.
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>>14063746
from another angle
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>>14062660
Well, you don't wear socks with High-heels.
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>>14063599

go look at the height
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>>14063769
Shoulder armor way too big. Waist not narrow enough. Ankles need to be both longer proportional to height and narrower compared to thighs.

4/10.
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>>14063681
VERY fast char flying at incredible hihg speed
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>>14063764
I'm aware of the size anon, I still want it.
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>>14063775

>Waist not narrow enough

post your edgy shit collection
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>>14063681
This is now a face reaction I'll use forever now.
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>>14063348
It wasnt meant for mobile suit combat, it was a multipurpose infiltration unit meant to get the ground soldiers into the combat zone usually on colonies and such. the mobile suit mode allowed for better space movement and gave it a chance to fight back if mobile suits were encountered. Like a majority of apc though it was armed mostly because it be dumb to make a metal coffin full of soldiers. It fit support, transport, infiltrate, tank, anti personal roles better.
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>>14063769
>>14063775
> shitposting about a non-scale resin from 2011
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>>14063550
maybe its just me, but the front skirts look huge compared to the rest of the Nu's body.
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>>14063881

it's katoki

those legs are literally 2/3 of the height
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>>14063885
I don't know how I haven't noticed till now.

Especially since I have the ver Ka sitting in my shelf.
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>>14063916
the fuck is that small blue piece?
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>>14063922
looks like the sword hand
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>>14063922
no idea mine doesn't have it?

Could be half a hand though if I remember correctly most of the Gyan's hands were a single piece it was a plesent build that required next to nothing I think I have 3-4 runners I've never made a kit that had barely two pages of construction instructions I took it apart because I want to paint him
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>>14063937
Yours doesn't have it cause it isn't out yet.
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>>14063948
oh is that the revive then? My mistake honestly I hope it increases the legs possibility
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So, not gonna lie, got a little lazy and decided to prime in black to see if that translates well to preshading, am I screwed?
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Last 1.
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I want to get my first transformable MS and what kit has the least issues?
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>>14063983
rg zeta
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>>14063981
Well that's an interesting look for Barbatos.
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>>14063983
hg loto twin set
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>>14063983

What grade you lookin' to get, senpai?

Most HGs use parts-swapping to get a transformation done, with the exception being machines with lazy transformations like the Wing, Wing Zero and the like. Arios is a fun HG kit that has a decent transformation. I've heard the Kyrios is as well.
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>>14063981
That actually looks pretty good in black armor.
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>>14063922
>>14063924
Its a angled wrist hand kind of like how gm sniper 2 has to hold its rifle if I remember right. Also seems the shield shares a arm mount similar to the original so
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>>14063981
It looks like it rose from the ashes. In other words, really cool.
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>>14063994
either an HG or MG
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>>14064023
MG Victory, V2, or Ex-S for transformable suits
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You can't see any detail at all on black kits you nublets, and you can't preshade a kit when you paint the whole fucking thing black

god damn it feels extra new in here today
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>>14064031
It's been that way for a while, no idea what's with all the new gunpla people on /m/ but there's been people asking the same constant newfag questions every day
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>>14064035

I'm gonna go wiiiiiith ugly
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>>14064031
>prime
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>>14064045
>I don't know how to preshade or how it works but let me post and pretend I do
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>>14063994
>I've heard the Kyrios is as well.
This is a lie. Arios is good, Kyrios is not.
Unsure on Harute because I don't have him, but I've also heard that the Brave Commander is a good buy.
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>>14064045

what are you implying, he said he's going to "preshade" and there is no way he can actually do that now

shades are darker, he's just primed in black which many people do for modeling, but not to do preshading.
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>>14064031
Not technically for preshading, but putting down a black basecoat has been something armor plamo modelers have been doing for decades to dull and darken the colors for a more realistic and shaded look. It doesn't work well on colors that are supposed to be bright and vibrant though.
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Like guys I bought my first gunpla today.

It's the Mg Full Armor Unicorn.

Have I started with the wrong leg?
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>>14064062

yeah I'm aware, but his stated purpose was to do preshading, which isn't possible now
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>>14064070
technically not, apparently what I'm actually trying to do is "highlight" according to /toy/.

So hopefully it doesn't bite me in the ass.
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>>14064068
Are you following the instructions?
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>>14064068
>starting off with a 60 dollar kit
>starting off with a master grade
Oh shit nigger what are you doing?
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>>14064068

it's a toy you have to put together where everything fits and there are step by step perfect instructions

it depends on if you are totally retarded or not, apparently this is harder than you'd think based on the questions we get here
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>>14064057
Oh hey it's you. Not that guy, but gonna build that this weekend most likely.
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>>14064057

I really enjoyed the HG Arios. I got the Designer's Color version of the GNHWS loadout as a gift a few years back and I absolutely loved it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSGOrHj6ZEQ

>none of you make stop-motion video with your gunpla
Why do you even bother?
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>>14064112
But that sounds fun and I'd like to do that sometime in the future. Maybe not post it, but at least try.
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>>14064112
Because making stop motion is a ton of work and time that I could be spending building and painting muh gunpura
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>>14064112
Not enough space.
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>Arrive home
>notice that my Ingram is in a hilarious pose
>some pieces are missing
>cleaning lady probably fucked up, tried to fix it but didn't care enough about it
That's it, I'm voting for Trump.
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>>14064127
>cleaning lady gets kicked out of the country
>nobody else wants to have that shit job
>you're now forced to clean your own house
good job
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>>14063224
why............?
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>>14064132
>clean your own house
>save money to spend on more gunpla
>???
>profit

Also, I've seen some white cleaning ladies.
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>>14063345
w2c those funnel inserts
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>>14064146
I'm not him, I wouldn't waste money on a cleaning lady and I'm too ocd and a control freak to let other clean my shit

I was just making a point because I'm bored anon, I need to do work on this build but I can't get motivated
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>>14064035
?
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>>14064096
>>14064082
Honestly looking at this fucking magazine that came with it doesn't seem hard but oh boy that sticker sheet seems fun.
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>>14064147
Tape and markers.

Or buy the expansion
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>>14063048
>>14063278
>>14063303
nu gundam roll call?
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>>14064234
Does anyone know if the non Katoki Hi-nu comes with the stand?
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>>14064234
Why do you have so many GunDAMNs?
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>>14063919
nice! you found a picture that looks pretty close to how yours will turn out!
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Anons current w.i.p.s?

>>14064246
yes it does

>>14064248
Why not?!
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>>14064234

Yeah! My vrabe brother!
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>>14061601
Side7.nl site was down for comic con but it should be up. It's run by a couple passionate guys. I wouldn’t buy from space oddity. The guy is a miserable curmudgeon. With side7 you can request rarer kits and actually build a relationship with your vendor.
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RG Rinascita when?
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>>14064325
Can I get a look at that pose you have you Justice in? I'm having trouble posing mine in a cool dynamic pose.
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>>14064341
Its nothing major, just a standard launch pose with the wings mid-transformation. He's really a bitch to pose because of that bulky back.

Also pardon the dust, I keep them in a room filled with electronics and they literally need cleaning on a weekly basis.
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>>14064368
Hmm I like that. More dynamic then what I have of just boring static show off guns.
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>>14064277
With no real knowledge, trying to put some leds into my mega size zaku, red for mono-eye and white for the backpack thrusters on the bottom, might add for the small top ones too.
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>>14064325
why not just make one with the RG Wing Zero/Wing ver Ka frame.

It would be a nice little project.
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>>14063981
It looks far better than it does in canon (aside from the wasp waist being more jarring with these bold colors).
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Re/100 Kshatriya and Reborns Gundam when?

GP04 was bootiful and I want more.
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>>14064473
effort/interest ratio is too far off.
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>>14063324
That sounds amazing. I've kind of been hesitant on buying HGs lately, as I have a ridiculous amount of them and only 3 MGs.


On another note, I haven't been in here a while, so I had a few questions.

Did that weird Turn A variant end up becoming an actual kit? Is it P-Bandai?

Do we have any news on a Revive Zeta HG?

Any new UC kits that have come out recently? Build Fighters is fine.
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>>14064509
RG Reborns and Masurao when
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>>14064538
>Did that weird Turn A variant end up becoming an actual kit? Is it P-Bandai?
Yes, and yes.
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>>14063764
Using the size reason doesnt work anymore
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>>14064509
Re/100 Jegan when
or any 1/100 Jegan really
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Anyone have that 1/100 Overflag? how is it?
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>>14064559
No, it still does because when they make a kit that hueg they need to make sure it sells. There's a reason there's only 2 fucking HUEG 1/144 HGs.
Sadly a lot of the cooler MAs aren't popular. Though Im still hoping for a 1/144 Neue Ziel someday.
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>>14064559
The size reason hasn't been valid for over a decade
gunpla newfags
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>>14064538
>Did that weird Turn A variant end up becoming an actual kit? Is it P-Bandai?
Yes, it's a P-Bandai kit.

>Do we have any news on a Revive Zeta HG?
No.

>Any new UC kits that have come out recently? Build Fighters is fine.
Check Dalong or Hobby no Toriko.

>>14064590
Miles better than the 1/144.
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>>14064594
Zeong, Pysco and it's variants, Dendrobium, Kshatriya, Neo Zeong. There's more than you think
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>>14064605
Psycho Gundam only has the one HG kit. It's BIG, but not Neo Zeong/Dendrobium big. Kshatriya is small compared to Dendrobium. Also apparently Quin Mansa is Psycho Gundam -size, so yeah, that actually really should get a kit then. I kept thinking it was a lot bigger for some reason.
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>>14064556
>>14064603
That's a huge bummer. It's bad enough that Turn A only has a single HG, they couldn't even give us the Build Fighters one?
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>>14064759
just get the superior and perfect MG Turn A
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>>14064767
I'm completely broke at the moment, so that's going to have to wait. I'm just saying it'd be nice to have a HG Sumo too.
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>>14064759
>they couldn't even give us the Build Fighters one?

You mean the one that's just a recol and is used by a joke character for one episode and would sell like a lead balloon?
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>>14064778
I must have my kits confused. I haven't actually seen build fighters yet, I thought the "Shin Musha" Turn A was from that.
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>>14064782
That's from the honoo manga, and if I remember right it's like the Lightning Zeta in that it's actually based on a pro-modelers custom.
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>>14064786
Thanks for the correction!

I need to pick up one of the Lightning Zetas, same with the ZII, which I know nothing about. It's from some side story, right?
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So, what do I need to do to build this?

Obviously the Raphael, but do I have to buy the Seravee as well?
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>>14064811
>do I have to buy the Seravee as well?
For the arms, hips and knees, and the majority of the bazookas, yes.
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>>14064822
I just don't know what to do with a Seravee kit.
Well ok. I don't mind too terribly.

Also, aren't the bazookas sourced from Raphael's "head"pack?

Has anyone here actually done this conversion?
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>>14064849
>Also, aren't the bazookas sourced from Raphael's "head"pack?
The rear part that goes inside the II's bazooka is the original's handle block stuffed in it. You'd also need to completely redo the internal part just past that, either by modifying the regular Seravee's bazooka internals or scratch-building like in the pic you posted.
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I've never built HG's before until the Origin kits came.. And I fucking love them.. Already have 3 Zaku II high mobility types in the mail
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Evolve Amuro colors on the ZII is...highly underwhelming.
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>>14064931
That's because you didn't cover it in magenta racing stripes.
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>>14064914
I see. Could be fun.

I can't stand Seravee, but Seravee II is great.
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>>14064928
Get a Guntank, anon.
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>>14064284
Thanks anon, it's still down, but I'll keep checking until it's back up.

Walked past some comic con stands and saw those gunpla just lying there and I couldn't help myself anymore. Now I've got the gunpla virus
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>>14064928
Origin kits are pretty cool looking, and I'm not usually one for UC units.
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>>14063919

Do we know if the Revive Gyan will work with the HGBF Valuable Pod to make the Gyan Vulcan? The pod + HGUC is next on my list to pick up, but if the Revive will work with it, no reason to pick up the old HGUC.
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>>14064931
Hows this, then?
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>>14064597
That shit is tiny in comparison to the neo zeong though.

Like your dick.
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>>14063681
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So what's the rumor mill on the next real grade?

>inb4 unicorn
Seems redundant to release a unicorn when yet another hg full armor is coming out with red frame and sticker markings so I suspect this isn't the case
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>>14065537
Nothing really other than wing or 00.

The Unicorn thing is nothing new and a rumor that pops up around every new rg announcement. Daisuki even did an april fools joke on it iirc.
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