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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

April Restock (Untranslated): http://bandai-hobby.net/site/schedule_images/nouhin.pdf

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>>14161229
>>14161241
Hardest part is chosing the picture
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Who /astaroth/ here?
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>>14161414

I was hesitant at first, but after seeing more pictures of it, I really do want it...I hope this means we might get a Spinner Rodi too down the line.
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>>14161414
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>>14161491
Keep dreaming Sugita
You'll never be a gundam.
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>>14161414
It's relatively cheap, even for the IBO line. Any suit that's not a Graze-type was usually at least 1,000 yen, and for this, a Gundam-frame type, to go for 800 - 850 yen depending on which online retailer you use is pretty neat. I'll probably get it if I don't feel like getting something else
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>>14161414
im all in for G-reco ish design
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Getting a bit too many kits on display. Should I cannibalize some of them to make kitbashes or just start rotating what I display?
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>>14161563
Are you really? :^)
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>>14161629
im all in if it's your rat mother's womb too
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>>14161637
Not to bring /pol/ into this, and it's off topic so I'm saging, but your rat comment reminded me of it.
Snapfag-kunt is exactly the type of person to spam CruzMissile posts or make Cruz generals on there, I like to think.
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>Barbatos "Completed" Set
>P-Bandai
>still have to buy the Long-range Rifle separately
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>>14161701
Oh wow, really? It doesn't come with the rifle?
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>>14161701
>>14161710

It also, apparently, doesn't come with the sword from the Kutan-III set. Glad I'm almost done with my collection!
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>>14161683
/pol/ complains about other candidates in their hugbox? Haha, fuck them.
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>>14161683
I saw Snapfit on /gif/ once. Apparently he faps to fully clothed girls staring at the camera or something.
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could someone tell me why my paint looks like tinfoil instead of being smooth? just the type of spray paint i used, or did i paint it wrong?
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>>14161719
Man, so much for a "complete" set then.
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>>14161756
What did you use?

Spay paint is pretty hard to control the texture. Mr Hobby and Tamiya Spray paint is designed for models. Most others aren't.

Also shine is going to highlight any bumps, textures or imperfections. A flat/matte coat would dull it out.
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>>14161732
>I've never been to /pol/ I'm just scared of the boogeyman
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>>14161738

Like, doing anything fapworthy, or just staring and standing still? I'm not sure which would be weirder.
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>>14161765
ah okay, a very cheap paint that said it would work on plastic. would a top coat smooth it out? or just make it dull?
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>>14161777
The latter.
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>>14161756
Should have used gloss black and clear paint for mirrors edge

you also probably over sprayed and too much paint is clumped up and thuper thick
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>>14161769
I've never been to /pol/ because I'm not entertained by teenagers saying "faggot niggers" over and over for eternity.

>inb4 hurr faggot nigger is offended hurr hurr
No, learn to read, you predictable faggot.
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>>14161756
That effect is called "orange peel". Google it among plastic modeling sites.

What you want to do with spray paints is apply them in several light lights. Heavy coats of spray paints is going to give you orange peel.

Also, you can get a smoother finish by putting spray cans in warm water for 10 minutes right before spraying. A plastic cup filled with warm water that goes up almost to the spray nozzle of the spray can is fine.
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>>14161780
It would be the same. Only it's now permanent.
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maybe i shot it from too far away, i didnt warm the can either.
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One Punch Gundam!?

so like build fighters try
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Actually my paint is smooth, just felt it, it's not an orange peal texture, when I said tin foil, I meant visually which is the glitter in the paint, what I wanted was a solid silver so i just bought the wrong paint.
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>>14161414
Man though, for that sword apparently being a giant boxcutter, it's so derpy in person.
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>>14161871
Or just in general.
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>>14161876
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>>14161876
>b-better stay out of my way or I'll unleash my Left Hand of Satan on you, you're lucky I keep it under wraps or it could destroy the world
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>>14161871
Nips really love their switchblades.


Does anyone know about how long a decal order from SamuelDecal takes to arrive? It has been 3 weeks.
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>>14161871
>>14161876
that's just a slab of plastic instead of well, plastic cutter.

what the fuck bandai, child safety? you're not a damn hasbro
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>>14161414
I'm getting two.
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>>14161780
A topcoat wouldn't "smooth it out", but it would dull it making the imperfections less visible. Its hard to tell from the picture, but if the surface isn't that smooth to the touch, a matte topcoat wouldn't hide that much.
Basically either take some paint thinner to it, or chalk it up to experience.
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>>14161897
>child safety
Why do you think there are safety nubs on v-fins? They pretty much Are the Hasbro of the East
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>>14161871

This is so fucking stupid. Wouldn't any force the top half of the blade connects with swing it back into place?
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>>14161950
With the kit? Maybe.
In the fictional universe? No, because there's probably something that holds it in place.
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Whats the deal with Astaroth? I didn't see it in the anime. Is it the Season 2 MC?
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>>14161414
Graze Ein and Astaroth will be my last IBO kits,
at least until S2.
Already have the Graze Ritter and the Grimgerde.
The IBOs are my first HGs and I'm really digging em so far.
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>>14161973
side ms.
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>>14161973
from a manga
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>>14161973
it's basically the Astray of IBO.
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>>14162019
If by Astray you mean a regular side-story like every single series gets, then yes, it's kind of like the Astray. Retard.
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>>14162056
Please don't reply to him
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So, I'm building the Zeta plus A1 and I'm missing the screw who support the legs. Should I keep building it or should I try to find some screws?
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>>14162056
Where was G-Reco's side story?
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>>14162133
probably with your sense of self-worth
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>>14162133

Literal proof he's avatarfagging. Where's IRCAnon? we have proof right here!
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>>14161572
Buy more shelves
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>>14162091
Please don't reply to him replying to himself.
Unless you're also him in which case I should stop too.
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wheres my RG Barbatos or RG Unicorn.

cmon guys. 00Q is out soon.
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>>14162228
I'm honestly more looking forward a RG release of the Barbatos rather than the MG.
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>>14161732
Wow, after seeing this I can no longer support Trump. I am a #cruzmissile now.
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>>14162247
I said nothing about Trump, just that /pol/ is retarded.
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>>14162326
I think he meant after seeing /pol/.
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>>14162400
No, you're just retarded.
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Hey do you guys know if there is a magical advesive that can keep loose parts like the backs of hands and sideskirts from popping off, but still allow the part to be removed if needed?
Or if there is some fix to this i did not know about?
My gabthley's hands fall apart so much it cant even hold its weapon.
Great kit, with terrible hands.
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>>14162569
Double sided tape?
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>>14162569
You can try coating the ball in a very thin layer of paint or glue to increase its size, which would fit the joint better.
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>>14162580
You can use superglue and let it dry for 24 hours. I used it on my Bawoo cockpit for attacker mode.
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>>14162577
Part is too small for tape
And the issue is with it just sort of fitting in and not really snapping together because of poor part design

>>14162580
This might work, i think i will try it.
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>>14162586
Gross, don't reply to me with that shit.
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>>14162586
Whoops! Wrong picture. The part that sticks out at the front used to droop but not anymore!
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Did you get your preorders in, /m/?
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zaku I a best
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>>14162610
>>14162716
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>>14162610
How often do they restock her?
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>>14162730
Rarely.
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>>14162586
!!!!!!!!!!
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>>14162730
If you miss your chance now we have to sacrifice gallons and gallons of blood to Plamor.
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So what's the best Exia kit?
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>>14162763
The metal build
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>>14162667
>all those panel lines
Nice.

I like panel lining. It's oddly therapeutic.
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>>14162771
Got any tips for it?
I can't seem to do it satisfactorily. I just started with a gundam marker and it seems too thick for most. I tried using a cotton swabs but it seems to thin the lining too much and doesn't get some of the tight corners.
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>>14162782
Use hobby swabs and not q-tip brand. Gundam markers are alright, I have grey no name marker I use for white parts ad well.
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>>14162667
Too many panel lines for a Zaku, I prefer a smoother look for Zakus.
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>>14162326
It's the dumb meme on /pol/ that everyone complains about.
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>>14162763
I belive RG > MG > Amazing Exia HG > R2 > Shit > 2007 HG.
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>>14162771
I love the thickness of the legs of the origin grunts, its feels like zeon early suits. But I hate how there is no option for a standards backpack or shoulder. The pbandai proto zaku/dom has a perfectly flat normal zaku shoulder, not peg, or need for a cover piece like the stripped part. The heavy reuse of the same weapons tree feels way to lazy even though its ova accurate. Im still going to get it but it feels like such a waste of plastic, the bazooka, the rifle and the mg wont be used, neither will the shield, ammo etc. I got a zaku sniper and standard zaku on the way for kit bash purpose but also so I have a standard zaku 1 mg or the one shot early bazooka for it to use. But to each their own.
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>>14162667
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>>14162802
I might go for the MG then, I'm not ready yet to face another RG after building an RG Char's Zaku.
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>>14162808
Like pottery
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So my SD came with half of the head piece missing
What should I do
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>>14162821
Return it
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>>14162782
Well for one, try not to press down too hard, you'll blunt the tip making it spread out and thus the lines thicker, and you'll make the colour darker than you may want as well. Just go gently through it once, or twice if needed. Try positioning your pen at the angle the groove goes, that can help too.

If you're not satisfied with the GM 01/2/3 line, try the Sakura Pigma Micron 005 series. I'm not entirely sure if the Pigma Microns are smaller, but when I used them I did kind of feel that they do feel thinner and more precise. Also, what colour Gundam marker are you using? Like the other anon before me said, grey looks a lot better on white than black.

Otherwise for swabs, I've gotten into the habit of not moving my hand, but just spinning the swab very lightly in places and just moving my arm up and down the line on some pieces. It thins the lines out nicely and if you do it right, it can create a very, very subtle weathering effect, if you want. It might not work on all kits, but I like doing it sometimes.
You could also go full barbarian and quickly wipe the excess lining off with your finger, it usually works well - unless you've got naturally sweaty hands, in which case you'll just smudge a lot.

Anyway, it's really a case-by-case thing, and since I really don't consider myself an expert or even to be good at panel lining, there's nothing I can say that will definitely help you.
If all else fails and you're still not satisfied with the results, maybe try to panel wash? Look up some guides and videos on Youtube, see if it's something you'd like to try.
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>>14162782
tamiya accent color will change the game for you.
easy as fuck to use. natural looking panel lines.
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where do you guys buy your paints?
every place I look either has ridiculous prices or are out of stock
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>>14162716
>>14162610
constantly refreshing my site waiting for it to come into stock
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>>14162610
What site? What store? Are they still there or do you think they'll all be ordered up?
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>>14163179
that's hlj fampai. that kit hasnt been stocked for a few years i think so they have to go through all the people who back ordered it since then. so the odds of it still being there are slim especially with people in this thread that order 5 and try to scalp them on ebay
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>>14163179
HLJ. Try your luck if you want; I placed my GN Archer order as soon as I saw this month's restock list, and they were able to get me a Zaku F2000 when it was reprinted even though I made my order two or three days before it was restocked.
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>>14162667
I too prefer the Zaku I, I don't like all the spikes and random cables of the Zaku II.
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Well, the mod in IRC did just get the image spammer at least.

I know because I pointed it out and he/she said as much.
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>>14163307
Don't worry, the turd will float its way back soon enough.
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Will scotch tape peal off the topcoat or paint?

>>14163307
That post guarantees his return.
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Any tips for the Freedom RG?

>>14163307
>>14163314
>>14163338
Well, assuming it isn't someone using multiple devices, it would suggest that snapshit is not the image spammer based on the blanket delete.

I can't believe everyone was so mean to him!!! Gosh!
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>>14161414
1/100 when
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Is the moonlight butterfly ver Turn A still available or was it a limited run?

I have the 1/100 of the original but I need this shit, it's out of stock in most the places i've checked though.
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>>14162056
I think he means that it's SO UGLY

I dislike the Binders and sword, but the overall design is ok.

The color scheme sucks though, but that can be adjusted.
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>>14162741
>>14162735
>>14162730
>>14162610

>Not already having Her Kawaiiness
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>>14163358
>I can't believe everyone was so mean to him!!! Gosh!

There are more than one turd in the toilet bowl we call /m/.
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>>14163422
GN-Archer-chan is cute! CUUUUTEEEE!
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>>14163433

She is also easily bullied.

Nobullypls.
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>>14163447
Looks like GN was gang-raped.
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>>14163447
>She is also easily bullied.
DELET THIS

S*ged, R*ported, Called the cops.
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>>14163394
do you just want the wings or the full set with the Turn A molded in clearish plastic? there are Chinese copies of the 1/144 P-Bandai wings on Ebay which ive seen people put on their MG Turn As, but i havnt seen any copies of the 1/100 version, just the older third party wing set i have that predates the P-Bandai wings and look a little different.
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>>14163447
>>14163462
She does have a ruined for marriage look to her in that pic.
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>>14163447
>being bullied by SD Guntank
damn
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>>14163462
>>14163496
T-they're just protecting her while she deals with her inner demons right?
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>>14161701
Does it come with 7 separate frames?
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>>14163513
Every orifice, she'll never know who the mecha daddy is.
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>>14163513
No, it looks like they are walking away after they got their fill. Now she can never wear pure white on her wedding day.
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>>14161701
Who /form 2/ here?

What's the price senpaitachi?
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>>14163493
My wings are still better than yours.
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>>14163555
mine doesnt even need wings to look great. could you say the same?
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Soon...
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>>14163655
AE you know he's a shitposter. He's been at that same (wrong) argument for months. He obviously isn't going to quit, just like he'll never leave. Keep your dignity and time, leave the fucker alone. Most people agree that you're pretty skilled, I like your custom stuff a great deal. He's an utter moron and will stay liking his horribly snap built monstrosities. I don't think it's a question of which Turn A people prefer.
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>tripfags tripping over each other's tiny pricks

LMAO
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>>14163555
>i'm still mad!
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>>14163696
you never know, he might start painting and turn out some Xbawx-tier abominations.
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>>14163780
put back your trip snapfitkun, we know it's you
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>>14163780
Nobody else besides you insults Richigo, someone everyone respects and admires as an awesome builder. Especially with that specific phrase every time. Mods, can you kindly ban this obvious shitposter by now, please?
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>>14162610

I am a whore for real type colors.

I've already got the HG Thunderbolt but I always felt it just needed to be.. Bigger.
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>>14163836
>the different shoulder guns on Guncannon
The old HGUC has those too, what are they from? I just finished 0079 a few weeks ago and didn't see them.
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>>14163836
You know that you can just paint the models those same colors, right?
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>>14163863

b-but muh p-bandai
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>>14163863

I don't actually have a HG Gundam or Guncannon yet
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>>14163865
>It's better to buy more expensive shit than cheaper paint
>I even get to miss out on learning valuable modeling skills!
>It's so nice!
>>14163872
Whatever, but learn to paint and stuff if you haven't. Wouldn't want to end up like Snapfag.
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I want to work on a hueg project. Which should I get; HG Dendrobium or HG Neo Zeong?
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>>14163555
What's your reason for even being here anymore Snapshit?
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>>14161701

if you buy this you are a literal cuck who is falling for the most retarded shit bandai has pulled yet

these don't deserve to be called different forms, it's just a way because it's super cheap for them and retards will buy more of the same kit
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>>14163949
Neo Zeong is just a tacky Dendrobium and you know it.
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>>14163969
To get replies from people like you
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So I need some input.

I found this lil guy while cleaning out my closet. Apparently I built him years ago, back before I had clippers and all my Gunpla was shapshit-tier monstrosities. Looking back now, he's only missing his left hand and has a bunch of nubs that I can sand off.

So my question, how should I paint him? Should I keep him as the Forest Green Sniper from 8th MS team? Make my own Xth MS Team and paint him in those colors? Just throw him out because he's garbage? Suggestions?
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>>14163981
I like the asura motif with its six arms, but yeah, I like the Dendrobium more.

It's just that I thought kit technology would have improved over the years.
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>>14163863

not him but I heard back from sammydecal on facebook that he's going to look into making these decal sets once the kits come out

I really want those gouf and guntank decals daaamn
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>>14164022
Ah, hell. Pic came out sideways.
I need to get better at stickers.
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>>14164015
Paint him white/snow and make an arctic team.
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>>14164015
He was all alone in that closet for so long, so show him some love.
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>>14163663
good thinking, safety first
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>>14162802
You forgot

RG R3 > RG > Amazing Exia MG > MG > Amazing Exia HG > R2
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>>14161897
Few parts, cheap prices, crappy storyline, yep IBO is definitely not for kids.
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What does /gpg/ think about the IBO line so far?
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>>14164022
>Everything else came out perfect
>All those nubs
>Not even lined
>Not being able to see that this is bad
Don't touch your F91 at all yet anon, you still have much to learn. Read the guide, watch tutorials, etc. that isn't a good result and your favorite suit deserves better, don't make it a shitstain you look back on sadly in a year.
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>>14164053

mediocre overall, bandai just trying to get people into the crack with a new flavor but nothing super exciting. Solid kits overall, but I think they will fall by the wayside in a couple years.
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>>14164053
Fucking great, love the Graze even if they are making a few too many when I'd also enjoy variety.
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>>14164053
not enough color separation on Barbatos, even though Gusion and Kimaris were just fine
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>>14164053
>Wow another Graze!
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>>14162610
>>14162716
is this hlj?
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>>14164031

That would actually be cool. I have a bunch of white paints from my Tau army I was painting white to make them like Clone Troopers. This might actually be cool!

>>14164033

That's why I want to fix him up. I got him on a while a long ss time ago, and I remember snapping him together at college.

I really do like the sniper, but how hard would it be to get another left hand for him? It's not the newer ball jointed ones, they're pegs that slide into a cylindrical polycap inside the forearm. Do they make replacements? Or would I just have to jury rig an alternative.

Pic related, it's the arm and peg.
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>>14164022
>nubs! Buy a 25¢ piece of 1500 sandpaper, damn
>no detailing/panel lining
>no decals
Other than to troll, why post this? 90/360
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>>14164057
I honestly appreciate the constructive criticism, but now I'm embarrassed as fuck. So, that post can get bent. The pic blew him up, and made my mistakes much more visible.
I'll check out the guide, and try to fix him up.

He's only the second one I've put together, and the first was yesterday. Fuck.
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>>14164081

It's ok, it's miles above when I put together a Deathscythe-Hell back in the early 2000's, which my mom eventually threw away because he was falling apart, unpainted and encased in nubs. Just try to fix him up, look at the guide and tutorials on youtube, and you'll feel confident enough to make your F91 in no time!
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>>14164053
Solid kits, good for beginners. Dying to try one of the 1/100s.
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>>14164074
I really want to like my version of that GM Sniper I have, but the fact that the elbows can only flex 70 degrees disgusts me enough to stop me from putting any work into cleaning the thing up.
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Do we know the restock schedule for May yet?
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>>14161491
Need to edit the giant box cutter to Tōya-ko colour
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>>14164053
Really great kits. Barbatos cheaps out on some colour separation but the other kits I've gotten my hands on are extremely solid.

The extremely minimal amount of seam welding required on many of them coupled with the low price makes them an excellent pick for people getting into painting who just want to get on with it without putting a huge amount of effort into prepping them.
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>>14164053
good line, but there are too many variations on the same basic kit. Too many Barbatos builds and Grazes and shit.

I love that the 1/144s have Inner Frames. the 1/100 Barbatos relies on stickers a little too much. Especially the yellow line on his shoulders. It's easy enough to paint so not a big issue.
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>>14164081
No problem, bashing people is useful even if it hurts. You can't get by while being babied. Look at the Gunpla tutorials by Kawaguchi which are on YouTube.
If you want to see really well done custom and general suits look into this site: modelers-g.jp. It's great for inspiration and lets you know that there's room to grow even after years.
Come back when the Deathscythe is cleaned up so we can help out more.
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>>14164053
They somehow managed to get away with producing only two kinds of frames and tons of modular armor parts.
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>>14164074
There's multiple hand sets you can get to replace that shitty hand. Look for the 1/144 MS Hand sets, there's large ones and small ones. And the Jigen Build Knuckles, if you like fists.
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>>14164122

This is proof that any canon shit just gets blindly accepted, the 6 """""forms""""" of barbatos are like "my first super custom gunpla!" where someone swaps like one part for something else bandai made. If this were a fan creation people would call it stupid.
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ITT: That one kit you keep forgetting to buy.
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>>14164117

Yeah, I'll get on smoothing him out some tomorrow after work, and look into doing lines.
Gonna watch some guides while I'm at it, too.
I didn't line my first model either (which came out smoother looking, but it was simpler), but I'm definitely inspired and feel challenged to make them look much better before even touching my F91.
Not getting into this hobby to be a scrub at it, after all.
Thanks, guys.
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Give it to be straight doc


Is this blue too light?
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>>14164122
>They somehow managed to get away with producing only two kinds of frames

What? The brewers are Turbines kits ad their own custom partial frames, Grimgerde had its own unique frame, Graze Ein had custom frame parts for the limbs and head, and the Kimaris and Rebake actually altered the barbatos frame a bit and made new runners for it.

Only the graze frame saw stupidly heavy reuse.
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>>14164154
"The brewers and* turbine kits" I mean.
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>>14164154
Oh shit.

I forgot those Turbines received kits.

The Hyakurien were those most unpopular kits I had ever seen
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Just finished weathering the body of heavyarms. Still need to do the weapons later.
Would really appreciate criticisms from people who do weathering here, wanted to try tapping the brush to have the paint splatter on the model like mud would. Wondered if i went overboard and whether i should tone it down by cleaning it up a bit.
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>>14164096
Check next monday for Bandai's release schedules.
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>>14164164
mud would not splatter that high up, it looks like you took it outside and threw it on the ground
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>>14164158
>>14164173

basically this, it's too uniform for something 18m tall, even in a swamp the mud would be distributed differently
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>>14164177
Speaking of height, wouldn't the upper body end up being covered in scratch marks (greyish) because of branches scraping against the paint?
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>>14162909
It'll also make your kits shatter
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>>14164146
What was your first model?
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>>14164205

serves you right for putting it on bare plastic
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>>14164177
Alright, so i'll just get rid of the splatter on the upper torso. What is a good place to leave it, lower shins?
>>14164183
Thanks for that, i'll probably add more scratches/grey marks in the upper areas.

Thanks alot guys, i'll try to improve next time.
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>>14164152
It's a little too light but it otherwise looks nice and clean.

Is that your's?
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>>14164207
First one was the HG RX-78-2 Revive.
I started on easy mode. It didn't have any decals or anything, either.
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What was your first ever kit /m/? Mine was an SD Wing Zero EW
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>>14164225
*yours
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>>14164241

1/144 GP03
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>>14164015
>>14164074
Hes slightly out of scale with the hguc ground gundam and ez8. Taller, wider etc different proportions. If you can get your hand on a ground war set ground gundam kit it comes with two gm ground heads so you can make a gm head ground gundam, or replace the old one. This is a pic from the set where dalong compares the old standard gm version with the set.

As for the hands you could try using a pin vise with the diameter of a ball jointed hand, drill out the left hands polycap so it will hold it. Or replace both poly caps for modern hands. But then youd need a new sniper hand, one with a wrist like that to hold sniper rifle. For this I suggest the weapon system with the beam sniper rifle. Its way more detailed, can be customized into 3 types of rifles or mix and matched, comes with a custom gouf swords which can be mixed and matched, one huge one two which I love. A rack to hold said weapons but the best part, left and right hands for both federation and zeon suits both meant to hold sniper weapons and swords.
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>>14164225
Yeah, I was debating on whether or not I should replace the blue.

It was pretty neat at first, but the more I look at it, the more I kind of dislike it.
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>>14164205
>>14164220

Panel line accent will not shatter your kits though? How much are you putting on?

Last time my kits got shatter was when I used Mr.color stuff and that stuff is lacquer.
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>>14162610
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FAG Baselard supposedly going up for Preorder in less than an hour.

Prepare your anus.
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>>14164292
sauce
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>>14164323
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>>14164313
>>14164323
Look at those re-colors, there's no way I can miss the pre-order for that red one
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>>14164331
Red one is Hobby Japan Exclusive, not regular release.
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>>14164335
Oh well, it's time to cry. The standard one looks nice too
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Baselard preorder is up on amiami. Koto's webpage basically crashed from the amount of people trying to get on and preorder at once.
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>>>/a/
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>>14164424
? /a/ doesn't build gunpla
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>>14164424
>hating on that adorable little thing
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>>14164424
/m/ - Mecha

All mecha and mecha-related (ex: pilots, core fighter, mecha girl, hobby model) images are allowed.

>mecha girl
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>>14164418
Holy fuck, I already missed it
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>>14164241
MG G Gundam
would not recommend it, iirc there were screws involved
still looks good though
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It's really obvious that the HGUC line's 200th kit will be the Zeta Gundam.

This is indicated by the fact that the Lightning Zeta and Aspros exist
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Baselard FAG is up on HLJ, gotta search the name.
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>>14164551
http://hlj.com/product/KBYFG-012/Sci
;)
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>>14164224
Might also want to streak it green from pulping leaves too. Splat marks where birds flew into it might be a bit much.
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>>14164241
I think mine was a 1/144 wing zero custom.
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>>14164241
HG Astray blue frame second l
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>>14164562
>Server Error
FUCKING DAMN IT
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>>14164241
1/144 NG Tallgeese I got at an EB store in 2000 before Walmart started selling them
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>>14164241
1/144 Destiny, no regrets.
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>>14164241
1/144 Turn A Gundam
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>>14164241
1/144 Strike Noir
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>>14164053
Poorfags are now able to buy cheap gunpla.

Cool designs, built with practicality in mind yet I kinda disappointed by lack.of color separation, seam lines and laziness of bandai by not giving us extra set of hands. Not to mention the silly marketing by bandai, give you kits with incomplete parts and re releasing them as booster packs.
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>>14161414

Also, do we know whats the deal with the other pair of feet in in back part of the legs?
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I know this is probably old news but is it just me or is the chest armor vary amazing red warrior inspired?
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>>14164903
>Amazing Red Warrior
I think you mean Perfect Gundam
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>>14164903
>panel lines so thick they could stop a bullet
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>>14164903
Love everything about this except the saber being in the shield.
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>>14164205
What??? I've used it on every kit. lol. maybe if its bare plastic it might make it brittle? I doubt it though. Its pretty much just thinned enamel paint. people paint with enamel all the time. idk what to say. Got any pics?
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>>14164241

1/144 "HG" Heavy arms Custom
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>>14164241

A 1/144 Su-47 Berkut.

Looks like it would fit right in with other Macross designs, so it's /m/ enough, right?
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>>14164323
>>14164328
I want the qt blonde one.
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>>14164919
Perfect gundams and perfect Gundam that inspired amazing are way thicker. >>14164940
It's the in-between of origin Gundam and ground Gundam, probably why they decided to attach to legs after this. Can't imagine ramming didn't damage them.
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>>14164164
It looks like you left your kit in a damp closet and mildew started growing on it.
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>>14164241
RG Exia.
I was able to avoid major fuckups.
But them nubs tho.
I did go back and clean them + panel lining.
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Mobile suit girls are pure cancer
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>>14165040
A love that keeps growing?
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>>14164903
The torso looks kinda sad but the front skirt doesn't seem to care much.
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hello i buy these things build them and leave them there
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>>14164509
I hope you're right
hyaku shiki soon too
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>>14162133
Missing just like the MGs
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>>14164053
Alright, good articulation and strong focus around the inner frame to increase pose ability
Cons being forgettable designs and just overall boring to build because how simple and repetitive it is.
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>>14164015
Holy shit, HG RGM G sniper?

I was searching that kit for years, thought that its already lost forever.
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>>14164313
>>14164323
Koto pls where the fuck is my 1/72 N-WGIX ?
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>>14165208
When we get an AC6
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>>14164158
My girlfriend's first kit was the pink Hyakuren
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>>14164241
MG Strike Freedom, I had no idea what I was doing
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>>14164241
HG 1/144 Turn A Gundam
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>>14164986
same here anon.
On a side note, after finishing my 3rd kit, I was thinking of getting RX-78 Revive, HG Zaku II, HG Turn A, and HG Gundam Gusion. Are these good kits for a slightly seasoned kit maker?
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>>14164903
MY FUCKING DICK
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>>14164903

>that fucking chest
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how is Kotobukiya's Muv-Luv kits? Are they bad?
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>>14163663
Mine will arive in a week, and I can't wait anymore
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>>14163663
>>14164039
>>14165324
>What was that huge motion just now?
>Was it Axis?! I've got to put a stop to Char!
>Don't worry Nu Gundam, that feeling was just a speed bump.

>Gag series like this never
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>>14165348
Honestly I'd like a gag comedy series again before we get another serious UC manga adaptation or poorly written AU.
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>>14165285
They're cool as fuck.
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>>14164241

The original 08th MS team version of the 1/144 Ground GM. The one with the badass box art. You know the one. Come to think of it, all the kits from that line had badass box art.
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>>14165355
Yeah, let the production cost go down a bit but have some clever jokes and I would be along for be ride. It would help not have QUALITY whenever the actual Gundam series after it came out. Though this would hopefully be better than the butchered adaptation that was Gundam-San. They skipped the best sections about Captain Zaku.
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Jesus christ how kawaii
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