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For those new to gunpla/plamo or even just new to this thread; please read the guide. Please read it before asking questions as there is a chance it has already been answered there.
For those unfamiliar, "plamo" is a shortened form of "plastic model". If it's made of plastic, someone can probably help you here.
If you're new, you're gonna fuck up. Don't worry! If you're experienced, dont make the new people worry!
>Why won't anyone answer my question?
Try being specific, especially about your materials and process. Post pictures whenever possible; even if the kit/part looks bad, you are more likely to get help posting pictures.
>Links
A guide to other types of plamo:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa/Airfix%20Model%20World%20Specia%20(Scale%20Modelling%20Step-By-Step).pdf
Kawaguchi Gunpla tips:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJV1h9xQ7Hx-SoCOivVEHNDOl16VWLB3A
Gundam Lineart:
http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1 AND http://gundma.imgur.com/
Another gunpla guide:
http://funakatown.com/images/Building_Gunpla_Final.pdf
April Restock (Untranslated): http://bandai-hobby.net/site/schedule_images/nouhin.pdf
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Old Thread >>14178829
First for my lacquer poisoning
>>14190050
First
Let's see those backlogs /m/en
>>14190106
>being weak enough to get poisoned
Post model kits in manly poses
So, after my Barbatos party, I'm working on the Schwalbe Graze I used for spare parts for them. Gonna try to make a "Char Custom." What do you think of the colors so far?
So I'm building the real grade astray and the part you put between the shoulder joint and the chest piece just kinda sits there, does it plug into somewhere, Cause it looks like it has teeth but noting to grab onto so it's loose.
>>14190121
byakuya a best
>>14190151
I've posted this before but what the hell.
>>14190157
Colors lookin' good.
>>14190161
It just rests on the part.
The RG Zaku IIs have a small piece that goes over the wrist connection that doesn't lock in but is held in by the hands.
>>14190157
>safety nub
Colours look p good
Theres also a little scratch on the chest anon so you can do a little touch up
>>14190121
Backlog +more on the way
>>14190171
Thanks seen the teeth and couldn't figure it out.
>>14190121
>>14190167I was a huge weeb in highschool and when I ran track I used to utter "flash step" under my breath when I sped up
>>14190157
Dope. Is that hand painted? Please say yes.
>>14190198
how long have you had that dendrobium? You're never gonna build it are you lol
>>14190198
Are you planning on selling some? Surely you can look at this and realise that you probably have too many unbuilt kits. I don't mean to be a dick btw senpai.
>>14190198
You and I have the same problem.
>yeah I'm totally gonna do a wing gundam setup
>I need all the seed suits so I can have a nice seed display
>I'm gonna recreate the 08th ms scene one day-2/10 for the frame arms girls. you gave into the dark side of the fandom
>>14190198
Do you like your bread with cheese and butter?
>>14190198
Fucking hell. I should really sell some of my backlog. I have a problem.
>>14190240
We need to start Gunpla Anonymous.
>>14190206
I haven't had it for long really, got it just last month I think. I need to fix some space on top of one of the bookshelves first, and I have a few things I want to do beforehand.
>>14190209
Not going to sell any unless I'd find someone in this country to take a few I'm not all "that" interested in, I just hoard pretty much, but I do build them, but it's slow since I keep buying stuff. It's fun on it's own to look and see a huge pile of stuff, and always have something that I can build.
>>14190225
Definitely, apart from the 8th ms thing, I'm using them to play around with building diorama.
>>14190273
Dude why order more? Are you on drugs?
>>14190294
Addiction, impulse and a desire to have.
>>14190198
lol gay
>>14190240
you should have bought more tools instead
>>14190294
a) it's a good deal
b) it might go out of print
c) it's out of print and I might not get a chance to get it again
>>14190310
what if I told you you're going to be out of print before you finish it
>>14190157DESTROY
NINE
BALL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCt31W7yUUk
>>14190315
*grabs you by the throat*
BACK THE FUCK OFF?!?!?
Been working on this for two months, will probably be another month before I finish all the weapons, decals and top coating, not sure if I'll add more panel lines too
>>14190324
The difference between 6'0 and 5'11
>>14190324
Tell me honestlydid you break your origin chest in half when removing it
>>14190339
yes, I was a bit ham handed with itthis is why you never build when you're tired
Finally bought more primer and a replacement filter, now I just need to wait for decent weather.
>>14190346
I totally did to, I've never broken a part before but that one was so easy to break
for anyone who hasn't built the kit, there's only that small strip across the chest and the way it attaches requires some force to remove, so you squeeze it and as soon as the rails on the side are no longer detached it snaps
Don't do this.
>>14190365
this is pre-break, just an example of how thin the connecting strip between the halves is, mine broke in exactly the same place as >>14190324
>>14190365
>>14190370
I don't even remember why I took it off too, it was perfectly fine where it was
What V fin design is the best?
Why is it tri color V fins?
MG RX-78-2
2.0
3.0
Origin
?
>>14190404
Origindo it
![s940563549618061150_p445_i6_w1182[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/nMZBAAS.jpg "s940563549618061150_p445_i6_w1182[1].jpg")
>>14190396
>W-fins
Absolutely plebian.
I prefer thick V-fins and Airmaster-style V-fin shapes.
>>14190396
The Revive Freedom kinda sucked. But, I liked the re-done Strike.
Hopefully the new Impulse mold is good. It looks pretty sweet.
>>14190404
origin
>>14190409
>>14190416
I was expecting much better from the 3.0...
>>14190428
I still like totally non-canon green
>>14190428
>>14190439
people were talking shit about the origin head but I like it more now, the 3.0 seems like the side vents are huge
>>14190439
I do like the shoulder cannon and chest guns.
>>14190423
Best ZZ variant
>>14190446
yeah you can str8 blast homey
>>14190449
It has wrist cannons, too!?
>>14190445
the only thing about the origin head I don't like is that is the overhang over the eyes is slightly too big I think
>>14190445
I have to say I really dislike the round wideness of the Origin head.
>>14190461
yeah I actually ran into that taking pictures, if you get the angle slightly wrong it's totally "heh kiddou senshi" mode
>>14190459
Wtf why does Amuro even need the Alex at this point? If we don't get a revive of the Alex, can we consider it retconned out of existence?
>>14190462
the 3.0 head is the same if not wider, here the origin is turned slightly
>>14190473
As I understand it Japan has a much looser definition of continuity than America does so...
>>14190475
I don't know. The Origin is full on dakka, but I do like the look of the 3.0, even if it is a little busy.
>>14190473
Origin isn't canon for one, war in the pocket is.
The Alex is designed as a newtype use machine whereas RX-78-2 isn't. Think magnetic coating RX-78-2 on roids. Also includes the chobham armour and the wrist cannon on Alex is stronger.
>>14190473
you sure are confused about cannon canon
>RX-78-2
>RX-78-02
>>14190404
OYW, 2 0 and Origin are all pretty good in different ways. Check out Dalong to see which you find most appealing.
>>14190121
Not much, anon. Just have to finish my v.Ka.
>>14190477
I like them both, but the origin kit has made the original look a little too seed proportioned to me, especially the chest, I guess that appeals to lots of people though
>>14190473
Origin is an alternate continuity.
>>14190488
did you spray your camera lens with gloss or semigloss
>>14190157
I would've done pink but it looks stellar.
>>14190488byakuya bro
>>14190483
I think I'm going to go with the 3.0.
>>14190157
Looking good anon, I'm not sure if its a bit thick in some places but for something that I'm assuming is handbrushed its a great job
>>14190121
Off the top of my head...
HG
Kshatriya
G-Self Perfect Pack
Gundam Gusion
Hi-Mock
Serpent Custom
MG
Kampfer
Full Armor ZZ Gundam
00 Seven Sword Demonstrator Colors
GN-X
Hyaku Shiki 2.0
Heavyarms Custom
RX-78 Ver 3.0
Sazabi Ver. Ka
Nu Gundam Ver. Ka (with Twin Fin Funnel parts)
Hi-Nu Gundam
Buster Gundam
Aegis Gundam
Acguy
Aile Strike Gundam Ver. RM
Launcher Sword Strike Gundam (gotta have that Perfect Gundam going)
Destiny Gundam EBM
PG
Unicorn
Banshee (with P-Bandai parts)
Astray Red Frame
RG
Char Z'Gok
Strike Freedom
Kotobukiya
Jehuty HD
Anubis
Frame Arms Girl Materia
FAG Stylet
Takemikazuchi Ver 1.5 (can't bring myself to finish building this)
Other
Bandai VF-25A Armored Valkyrie
Dragonar-1 (no grade)
1/300 Bismarck
Dragon Momoko Tallgeese 3
look who just got here
More pics soon!
The transformation for this kit is rather tedious, very tight fitting parts. The overall drawback for the kit is poseability. It's really not the most dynamic posing kit in robot mode.
>>14190514
I wouldn't get it myself but it's your money.
I don't know if it's still being sold on ebay, but a queen something bootleg pack containing 2 bazookas, 2 beam javelins to slot into the beam saber hilts, 2 gundam hammers and a yellow led unit might interest you.
>>14190588
>>14190594
You're a disgrace as a builder and a disgrace to the Zeta line. Fuck off.
Alright, that's all I can do tonight. I'm really tired for some reason and my head's starting to hurt, which I don't know why. Still got a bunch of tiny flaws that I can see I need to fix up, but so far I really like this color scheme. What do you guys think?
>>14190684
Good color separation, I want to see more.
>>14190684
I'm really liking it. Good choice of colors.
>>14190649
>>14190649
fuck you you elitist fuck your paint scheme isn't even that good, your posing is boring, your lighting is amatuer and you have no talent whatsoever.
didn't even fix the seams or sharpen the v fin and worst of all your paint is thick. Get the fuck out of this general with your negativity.
Do you even know what constructive criticism is?
>>14190684
is that a laughing char mousepad?
>>14190704
you forgot your trip
>>14190198
my backlog is just as bad or worse than this
>>14190704
Fuck off snap faggot
>>14190704
At least I can cleanse nubs, panel line and come up with paint schemes Snapshit.
>>14190687
>>14190698
Thanks. I'm mostly just using the colors of the runners as a guide. If it's a light blue I go bright red, if it's dark navy, I go dark red, and then I paint the individual details like panel lines and shit. Going with the same dark red I'm using for the brighter red's panel lines, and a dark grey for the dark red's panel lines.
I really like the whole "Char Custom" thing, and since I used the claw and boosters for my Barbatoses, Figured I should do some simple kitbashing.
>>14190706
Yeah, I got it for a dollar when they had that one dollar mousepad deal. Also got a tank-top with Barbatos's head on it, since I love me some Barbatos!
>>14190649
>>14190732
legit not snapshit, but you need to stop using black
black completely destroys any detail in the suit and there is a reason bandai almost never uses it
>>14190706
Bro, you need your vision checked.
That's obviously Quattro Bajeena, ace pilot of the AEUG.
>>14190751
These are my early works, currently working on a silver/gold Aile Strike.
HAPPENING
Guys, do you ever think that it might be less trouble for us to just pretend to praise him?
If he wants to think that he is actually improving in this hobby and contributing to the thread, maybe he will quit his autistic rage rants and think he won.
Imagine Wimp-Lo from Kung Pow, but with gunpla
>>14190751
>i dont know what brown panel lines are
>>14190768
Pretty, looks like some kind of Garage kit.
>>14190768
that looks like a butt
>>14190771
fuck off snapshit
>>14190771
Put your fucking trip back on Snapshit, as soon as you improve, people will stop telling you how much you suck.
>>14190774
>I don't know that brown panel lining on black looks awful and makes no sense
you could put silver panel lining on it too like every babby builder tries, that looks terrible as well
Anyone know what Barnes and Nobles has Gunpla-wise recently? I know they sell the usual Build Fighters and Wing/SEED/Unicorn stuff sometimes and I also heard that they have IBO stuff. But I'm wondering if it's any more diverse than it was before.
>>14190791
Last time I was in a B&N they'd started carrying some Revive UC and a MG Origin, with some IBO 1/100's.
>>14190780
>>14190781
Wow you guys are cunts.
Can't even make a joke about the bastard without finger pointing.
This general really has gone to shit, and it's not just him.
At least /toy/ has a sense of humor.
>>14190805
good one snapshit
>>14190805
Put your fucking trip back on or fuck off, the moment you leave is the moment /m/ goes up in quality.
>>14190791
The usual stock seems to be GBF/T and IBO kits, but the one near my house also had MG Freedoms, RG Wing EWs, and MG Double Xs. So take a look and you might find something neat.
>>14190805
/toy/ also has mods to deal with snap-shit and co.
>>14190791
A mix of recent releases nowadays with some build fighters thrown in at mine.
I'm new to gunpla and I was wondering if people used an ultrasonic cleaner to clean their parts before airbrushing? I would think its pretty crucial to have vs hand washing each and every piece.
>>14190813
>>14190819
I don't even... You know what, fine.
Better than staying here to have poo flung at me by you apes.
I'll go to /toy/ for those rare moments when I do actually post OC.
Just don't expect the shittery to stop here. Because I'm leaving, but the cancer remains.
>>14190870
if you're snapshit, see you snapshit
if you're not snapshit, you're retarded, so see ya retard
>>14190791
Last I saw at the ones near me, some IBO 1/100, IBO 1/144 option parts sets, G-Reco HGs, too many fucking petite bearguys, standard GBF/T kits, RG Red frame and EW Wing Gundam, MG Dark Matter, MG Rinascita, MG Double X, and MG EW Heavyarms. I swear there was a MG Red Warrior at one.
so the big hobby show that bandais probably been holding off for is in about ten days maybe a bit more. What kind of announcements are you hoping for? I wouldnt mind some more option parts, weapon systems or new action base type.
Still plenty of weapons they can do too, Origin style 100mm -> 100mm ->100mm kai. 90mm smg-> 90mm gm rifle ->90mm gm heavy rifle/lmg. Gm 2 style beam rifle -> Gm sniper custom rifle from zeta (used body of gm 2 beam rifle) -> gm wagtail beam rifle. Kampfer pistol grip shotgun -> kampfer stock shotgun -> Zeon folding stock shotgun.
Option set for zeon shoulder domes would be nice. Have it like the rg in a sense where it has the base inner frame, two types of lips for the dome standard smooth and shin matsunaga ridges. Three types of outer armor a smooth zaku dome, zaku 2 three spike holes and one for spikes but with fz elongated hump and vent. Spike dome where you can interchange all three spikes be it standard zaku 2, gouf, f2/fz, marasai. Because of the mix and match theme you could make your own or other variants like ground highmobility zakus curved horn.
Hidden manipulators, like The 0 and a few AoZ kits manipulator arms that can be put on hard points, under skirts etc that can hold beam sabers, emit saber blades or even use standard fists if the person wanted. One type could be simple arms that have no armor, or attachable armor to make it look as if its part of a shoulder or skirt maybe even back pack.
A new action base type with road or terrain elements, of just new action base 1 and 2 colors. Wouldnt mind a simple clear 1/144 type. Ehhh sorry been playing side stories on ps3 so the pale rider arm gimmick from its upgraded form got me.
>>14190732
your paint schemes suck though. like really hard.
You have no talent.
>>14190982
RE/100 Reborns Gundam / Kshatriya / Leo
VF-31 Siegfried (Mirage colors)
Some kind of Mirage figure
There is nothing wrong with snapping kits.
There is no right or wrong way to enjoy this hobby you elitist fucks.
>>14191009
"Snapshit" is a specific shitposting tripfag, not snap fitters in general. There are plenty of those in this thread.
>>14190273
>mfw my local hobby shop has more than half your backorder stuff in stock
>tfw too poor to buy it
>>14190999
>gfs favorite mobile suit ever is kshatriya
>just bought the 1/144 for her birthday
I swear to god if the 1/100 gets announced..
>>14190999
>RE/100 Reborns Gundam / Kshatriya
>>14190596
Well, you should be happy to know I went with Origin afterall.
>>14191040
I bought the 1/144 myself, but I don't mind if the 1/100 comes out.
>>14191040
>tfw your gf will always be a better painter than you
>>14190982
If they don't reveal the 200th HG or something about the wing RGs I'm gonna fucking riot
>>14190982
Next Reborn 100
Next RG
HGUC #200 Revive
1/100 Graze Eins
Seeing an actual prototype of the MG FA gundam would be nice too.
>>14191009
Is it wrong to want people to put in effort in their kits?
Is it wrong to want people to get better at a hobby if they truly enjoy it?
Is it wrong to want threads not spammed with the same poorly assembled kits every day?
If you answered yes to any of these you might want to fuck off.
>>14191071
200th hg is zeta. screenshot this
>>14191101
is it wrong to try and force people to conform to your own sense of what it means to enjoy the hobby? yes.
let people do what they want. mind your own damn business
I bought a mountain diorama that I'll pose the Zaku in. I was going for a aged/corroded look. I want to fix the seams after I let the paint dry a little more. Despite it looking like diarrhea, the colors are decent in person. I used my phone.
>>14191124
enjoy it away from here then, I don't want to see the same autist post his badly made kits all posed in the same way in every general thread that's made
>>14191134
Hey man don't be so harsh dont call it diarrhea, call it Septic tank custom
>>14191134
This is what it looked like before I raped it with more paint
>>14191136
Not Zaku Honey Dipper?
>>14191134
I think if you're going for an aged and corroded look some dry brushed metal around the moving parts would simulate friction wear nicely
>>14191135
We all started somewhere asshat. let him post his stuff. In time he will get better and probably surpass you.
the novice modelers can get inspired by some of the more advanced modelers and decide they want to take their hobby to the next level. I'm sure everybody has felt this way but you can't just force someone to improve. Lead by example.
>>14190649
but I built it right! :^)
>>14191149
>Actually defending /m/'s worst shitposter.
Seriously?
>>14191149
you must be new here, otherwise you would know he'll never try to get better.
despite everyone trying to be helpful and give him advice he keeps sprouting the same gunpla is freedom shit you keep using.
now are you still surprised we think you're him?
>>14191009
You're not wrong, but this isn't the case with Snapshit, who only posts his kits to attention whore and mindlessly try and thrust his way, of no nub cleansing, no panel lining, no anything, beyond the very basic work, he's even stated he hates the build process, we want him to fuck off because he doesn't contribute, he takes up space.
>>14191149
Sure, but not in the case of the cancerous faggot we want gone.
This was one of the first kits I put together. no paint just decals and topcoat
>>14191158
>Nubs
>Crappy photography
>No panel lining
You built it like a retard.
>>14191173
nice decal set, I ordered a set of general OYW waterslides (both feddie and zeon) for whenever bandai releases grunt zaku II origin ver
>>14191124
>post in a public anonymous forum
>mind your own damn business
DON'T POST THEN
>>14190768
>1/72
it even has the fucking chogokin icon on the nameplate...
>>14191197
>whenever bandai releases grunt zaku II origin ver
I wasn't even thinking about that; I completely forgot that sort of thing was an option on the table.
Dear heavens, my penis has become the size of a space colony. Take responsibility, Anon, and make Bandai release an Origin Zaku II or so help me Australia gets it.
>>14190157
I like it, but your color schemes are more Johnny Ridden than Char Aznable.
As in, rather than crimson red, Char's always been more of an candy apple tone (the darker burgundy-red-ish color is nice though).
ZOMG its so cute. This seems easy as fuck to build. Its gonna need a shit load of panel lining. I never realized how literally edgy the unicorn was. But this looks like a very fun build. It'll be a nice change of pace after the fucking fabgeese.
>>14190473
From a technical/fluff standpoint, the Alex is a more well-rounded machine, and as well built with the height of OYW technology. It has a stronger powerplant, the 360-degree panoramic cockpit, and in general is built from the ground up for non-human (Newtype) pilots to push it to its ultimate potential.
We have to remember that what makes the RX-78-2 in fluff great is not so much itself, but it's monstrous Canadian ginger pilot, Amuro. By the time the Gelgoog is released, the Gundam is technically far outpaced in on-paper ability aside from its superior armor and mobility in a weight/performance standpoint (even moreso with magnetic coating). It can't even support its own beam weaponry like the Gelgoog can; it's powerplant is too weak. It is only able to use E-caps without being able to recharge the gun off its own Minovsky generation.
Origin-wise, the RX-78 just got a lot more "sensible" upgrades with spot and fixed-hardpoint weaponry; probably it's not as effective in terms of caliber as the Alex (compare, say, a Gouf's hand-gun to a normal Zaku machine gun), but a good fix for a machine of its generation.
>>14190449
wrist cannons..
Doesn't that make the Gundam Alex kinda moot?
>>14191324
Alex doesn't appear in Origin.
>>14190684
how were you able to paint that by hand so smoothly? Just a steady hand and good patience?
Does anyone know of a way to color the green clear parts that come with the quanta into blue but still have it let light through?
I dont want to recast it into clear resin, a sharpie maybe?
>>14191324
They're probably no more powerful than vulcans. It's the RX-78-2, remember? It's a more military-minded machine than later MS that can:
- fly in the atmosphere freely (that is like fucking witchcraft magic during the OYW holy shit how are you futurepeople doing this madness)
- stuff guns and lasers and spindly support arms all over the MS and still support the weaponry's energy requirements, the weight, the targeting hassle, the logistical bullshit behind it, and how silly it looks overall when you describe it as a military weapon
I would assume the Origin Rx-78-2 has a lot more vulcans (which makes more sense than facing the entire head at missiles for CIWS defense), but the Alex has full-blown anti-MS weaponry (e.g. vulcans vs Gouf Custom's 3-barrel 35mm machine gun).
>>14191351
If your good with electronics, try putting small blue led lights inside. It'll give off a nice blue-green glow.
My first attempt at pla-plating. Give me any complaints and criticisms so i can improve. personally i like thick legged robots, especially around the shin area. Need to fix up the v-fin and still work on the other leg. That antenna on the back is just a place holder when i make a better one. My question for you guys if the missles on the leg is too much or not. Still have a lot of work ahead of me.
>>14191346
I would at the very least he thins his paints.
Though you have to admit that hand-painting won't KILL a paint job like /gunlpa/ believes it will.
It just requires practice and knowing how paint works. I get pretty passable flat-panel hand-painting done with thinned paint (rounded panels or corners just require a slower hand and more strategy in your brushstrokes), patience, and doing your best to not run over previous brushstrokes.
It's not that hand painting will end your paint job; it's just that it takes more effort and practice compared to airbrushing (and technically won't ever be as nice as a skilled airbrush job to begin with).
However, it's not something to be afraid of.
>>14191346
The trick is perpendicular layers. The rest is avoiding paint bubbles/pooling and correct thinning ratios.
The paint is still a bit thick in places, most obviously on the shoulder.
>>14191366
Correct me if I am wrong, but the Gundam's vulcans are enough to severely damage a mobile suit like the Zaku II at close range.
I think what got me interested in the wrist cannons was the whole 'if Amuro had the Alex, he'd just would of got in close range with the wrist gattlings and finished the Zeong off no problem.'
>>14191403
It's a bit of plot armor as to how much damage vulcans can actually do.
On paper they shouldn't even scratch the super-hard steel of Zaku armor (however are excellent for taking out the head due to the monoeye rail being a target).
If you get an important character behind vulcan cannons, suddenly they behave like true MS machine guns with the accuracy of purpose-built sniper rifles.
Vulcans in-setting are supposed to only be good for CIWS defense of opportunity against anti-MS infantry and missiles flying at the MS. I think even against normal, non-MS-sized tanks they sort of are supposed to chew away at them rather than obliterating them.
Since I'm apparently a moron and don't know a thing about topcoating; is it ok to use matte topcoat on the Nu. v Ka? Will it preserve the waterslides (i.e. they won't slide off on my finger while I'm handling the kit)?
>>14191481
The ultimate answer is just to cut off a bit of the waterslides (especially any you didn't use) and put it on the used runners and test it out there.
>>14191167
>>14191165
>>14191163
you guys need to be clear then you're talking about one specific person. To someone new it sounds like you're talking about people who snapbuild in general
this guy sounds hilarious, it can't really be that bad.
>>14191481
you gloss coat before decals, then put decals then put your flat coat and you should have no problems.
>>14191576
He's bad enough that people have tried appealing to the mods in the IRC for a permaban of his shitposting.
>>14191481
>>14191576
He's been at it for a full year now of spamming, samefagging, shitposting, and pretending to be retarded.
does anyone watch hobbylink tv anymore? I can't stand how they talk these days like as if everything is a funny joke that only they are in on and sometimes pretend to be stupid for the sake of the joke. Also syd sounds tired as fuck and burnt out all the time not to mention the obscene lengths of the videos.
>>14191624
"pretending"
>>14191624
Actually he started right around when G Reco aired so it's been a year and a half at least
>>14191576
lurk moar, noob
Here's an Idea.
A custom built stand that plays audio clips when you come close enough.
Problem:
No idea how to execute this.
>>14191381
What's the point of pla-plating if you're not going to apply putty for the seams, and paint it?
It stands out for all the wrong reasons.
>>14191766
Maybe it's not done yet?
>>14191750
motion senor + audio unit
>>14191766
Still a work in progress, maybe should've said that in the post
>>14190204
kek funny prick
>>14191605
I don't know why you posted a picture of Char Aznable next to what is clearly an edit of Quattro Bajeena, one of AEUG's top pilots.
Also, the base body is done! I'm super super stoked with how it came out; the jokes about Katoki's proportions are more real than I thought.
>>14191945he is a char
>>14190050
Thought it was a painted Armored VF-25 at a glance.
>>14191605
What Char figure is that? I kinda want one.
>>14192131
idk, it was a gift
made in 2006 if that helps
>>14190121
Not in pic:
-Dragon Momoko Tallgeese II
Arriving this month / June:
-Daban PG Full Armor Unicorn parts
-PG Unicorn Final Battle ver.
-MG Crossbone X1 Full Cloth
Sometimes I think about leaving my job just to build all of them.
I like ACfuck gundam
>>14192204
Is that a bootleg The O and PG Unicorn?
>>14192263
Yes, they are bootlegs.
>>14192275
How are they? I've been eying Dragon Momoko (Tallgeese I, Epyon, Akatsuki) and Daban (Sinanju Stein, The O) stuff, and I know they're cheaper than Bandai kits, but I also know that you get what you pay for.
I mean, I don't expect them to be fantastic, but what I've seen of the R-Center Gerbera Tetra doesn't fill me with confidence.
>>14192244
>>14192204
Jesus christ, what kind of jobs do you guys work where you can afford all of this shit? I'm starting my salary job soon and I still feel guilty shelling out 80$ on kits.
>>14192293
Hunt for bargains on the net. It's harder in the US because of shipping, but in Singapore, stuff comes quickly and cheaply.
HLJ often does sales and they tend to sell at a slight discount off the MSRP too. Most of the time I end up buying half a dozen kits over a couple of months and pack them all off in one huge box to save on shipping.
>>14192290
As far as Dragon Momoko goes, I've only built their version of the Petitgguy and the torso of my Tallgeese II so far. So what I can say for the DM kits for now is that the pegs for each part are either too loose or too tight, so it's either you'll need to cement them in, or sand them first. And I've only heard bad things about the Tallgeeses, that is in terms of their ability to stand. But that's something a little cement and blutack can definitely fix. In terms of design and details, DM is great if you're someone who doesn't want to venture into panel scribing just yet.
I'm still waiting on news about DM's PG Unicorn.
I hear that the DM Akatsuki is undergated like the MG Hyaku Shiki 2.0, so that's pretty neat.
I can't really say anything about the Daban kits since the MG The O on my pic is just my first Daban kit. I plan on getting a Daban Sazabi ver ka in the future though.
>>14190204
my shunpo niggaalso that's pretty funny
>>14192308
All right, that sounds... kind of promising. Lay on the blu-tack, I guess. The undergating is good to hear about. I was mainly concerned about flash and the parts fitting properly.
As for me, I would get a Bandai Sazabi Ver. Ka despite the cost; it's a complex kit and I'm willing to pay more to make sure it comes out well. Dalong's builds sold me on it.
you ever snap up a kit to decide on whether or not you want to paint it or keep it a straight build?
>>14192293
Fulltime NEET
>>14192244
nice collection, have you built any of them? wouldn't mind seeing a few pics of your favorite ones
>>14192131
I got u mang
http://myfigurecollection.net/item/17345
>>14192347
Thanks, man!
>>14190198
No ver RM Strike?
>>14192448
Already built
![IMG_6879[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/2kYY2h9.jpg "IMG_6879[1].jpg")
Another kit for the backlog gods.
>>14192475
Add a standard Graze, a normal Victory Gundam, and while I technically don't own it yet, the Force Impulse Revive in my Private Warehouse.You guys were right about it being plastic crack, and I've not even got that many built and in my backlog. I really just want to keep buying and the only thing stopping me right now is the fact that I'm going to have to pay shipping + delivery fees for the ones in my warehouse, so I have to wait until the end of the month to do that
>>14190121
It's too big
>>14192483
I thought there was only one of these custom made with blue led's. Since when did they start selling kits on that?
>>14192293
Live with your parents so you can shit your entire salary on plastic toys.
>>14192487
I'm worried I might just end up collecting boxes instead of building kits at my rate,
>>14192509
Chilok released this kit last year, limited release of 900 too.
https://world.taobao.com/item/43807995996.htm?fromSite=main
>>14192307
HLJ's prices are Japanese street prices, ie saw Bandai 1/72 X-wing at yodobashi camera for exactly the same price hlj had for it, but when they set their sales prices they count the percentage from the MSRP, not the actual price which is very shitty imho
>>14192293
Pretty much this >>14192528
I only spend like 5-10% of my salary for my parents. The rest is for my savings and plastic crack.
>>14192327
Yeah, the main issue pretty much with DM kits are the parts fitting properly.
>>14192293
>Get a job last year
>Make $45,000 a year
>After rent, utilities, and other bills can easily drop a couple hundred on my hobbies every month and still put a little bit into my savings.
The money you get from a full time job is nice.
>>14192290
Can't speak for the Stein but the Daban The-O is a pretty solid, faithful ripoff of the original.
That being said, the original is basically a huge inarticulate lump of yellow meant to stand there and look imposing. So there wasn't much for them to fuck up.
I'd recommend going legit if you want the Stein. That thing just has too much going on.
>>14192329
That's half of what I do yes
>>14191809
Ok. But then what.
>>14192244
post pics family
>>14192619
What if the plot twist is that he collects them but doesn't build them?
>>14192570
Fuckdamn shitcunt. Well, I guess I should just build it and leave it standing in one place.
>>14192595
I actually kind of agree with you about the Stein. I would generally prefer to shell out for legit copies of good (and expensive) kits.
Also, are there any toxicity problems with China kits? Like, they're coated in some poisonous mold release agent or something?
>>14192624
Oh for sure. They mix a little SARS and Lead into every runner. Make sure you wear a full respirator and latex gloves when clipping.
>>14192658
I feel like I should buy a MG Unicorn just for the MS cage
>>14192658
That looks pretty nice, actually. The problem is that I'm in the habit of scratching over whitened stress marks with a fingernail, which is fine for bandai kita but maybe not for bootlegs.
>>14192662
Does the PG kit come with one?
>>14192667
Nah he's referring to the one holding my Tallgeese >>14192658 in the background. Came with the MG Unicorn and it's the only way I know of to get a decent MS cage in 1/100 scale.
Got my RX-78-2 in it these days. The Unicorn went into a box the day I got the PG
>>14192679
Welp. I fucked that up nicely.
Apologies
>>14192679
Yeah, I meant to ask if the Unicorn came with a cage. The GP01/Fb did...
>>14192686
Ah well, then no sadly.
I've always liked that gp01 hanger and I wish Bandai made things like that available on their own.
Though I guess the stand the PG Unicorn does come with is better than what you get with most PGs
>>14192694
P-Bandai mah boi. To jew that extra bit of money from you.
>>14192706
I mean yes, that's what I'm talking about. They have these molds already, yet you don't see them anywhere but in the kits they were packaged with.
I'm sure plenty of people would be willing to pay p-bandai prices for something like a PG MS hanger if they don't like the gp01/fb enough to pay 300 dollars. And all it would cost Bandai is the price of printing some new boxes.
But who are we kidding here? We all know Bandai hates money.
>>14192293
Am university professor, just got tenure, bought kits to celebrate.
>>14192747
You mean you don'tfuck your students?
WIP of current build, do the proportions look okay or should I push the unicorn arm further in? If so, any ideas on how?
What are some good Kotobukiya kits that doesn't require a lot of extra painting to be show accurate?
>>14192762
Nah. I completed my PH.D. young (my field is p niche, so 3 years instead of 7 average) and immediately started as a prof. Upside: 100k paycheck! Downside: still a nerd; fucking students is about the only instagib way to get career Char-kicked into oblivion.
>>14192813
Makes sense. Enjoy tenure and gunpla!
I wonder if you'll get a rep as the prof who decorates his shelves with plamo aiming their weapons at the door?
>>14192808
F-22 Raptor Infinities version? It's all navy and black.
>>14192793
there is no way you're going to get a bash between the qant and unicorn to work
>>14190157
Not too bad for handpainting.. love the color scheme and idea. Really works for that suit.
>>14192808
>a lot of extra painting
define "a lot"
>>14192870
details on small parts
missing details
incorrect colors
>>14192884
ok now define a little
>>14192884
>details on small parts
all Koto kits need that
>>14192841
Im no experienced builder, but ill at least try
I fucked up since I built them a really long time ago so I at least wanted to put them to good use
>>14190982
At the very least the next RG and the 200th HG. Some of the P-Bandai shit from June too, maybe.
>>14192808
Vic viper
Anubis maybe except for all the red power linesanubis is gigantic and pretty impressive tho, i would give it a shot
>>14191009
Confirmed for not knowing the difference between regular and acceptable snapfags and THE Snapfag.
>>14192293
I'm a fresh college grad living at home.
I make $60,000 a year as a single man who does not pay for anything else. This is truly the dream life. My goal one day is to move out and buy a house for all my gunpla
>>14192820
>I wonder if you'll get a rep as the prof who decorates his shelves with plamo aiming their weapons at the door?
Can do!
did the shitposter leave?
>>14193246
yep
>>14193118
>I make $60,000 a year as a single man who does not pay for anything else. This is truly the dream life. My goal one day is to move out and buy a house for all my gunpla
Truly truly I say unto you, invest as much as you can early in your career and while your costs are low living at home and you will eventually be able to buy orders of magnitude more gunpla for your backlog relative to the plebs.
>>14193256
does this seem to you like the kind of crowd that is able to defer reward?
half the people here are heavily mortgaging their futures already
>>14193265
I'm just speaking for myself here butyou're absolutely right, I'm a very weak-willed man.
What would a MP Sinanju look like?
>>14193275
probably similar to the Stein
>>14190121
My only backlog is a Nyaia conversion kit that's in the middle of seam removal for the past year or so. Hopefully stalled builds also count toward backlog totals as well as unopened boxes. Am pretty new to all this.
>>14193265
A fair point! I'm just tryna help get personal finances in order so people can afford more gunpla and through economies of scale drive [my] kit purchase prices down. Or at least that's what I tell myself.
Prepare for the unexpectedMG Transient Gundam based off of Exia and 00 Qan[t]. You thought BFT would only receive one MG release? You thought GN frame shilling will end?
>>14193282
It's true, anyone in the US with some extra money for long term should have a Roth IRA. There's a cap on how much you can put IN, that's how good a deal it is.
MfaceplantW building a non-creepily-sexualized feminine mobile suit is harder than anticipated. Pic related also includes willful misappropriation of waterslides left over from RX-178.
>>14191576
LURK
MOAR
When is the next event going to be? Any leaks on what's coming out?
>>14193394
Shizuoka in like ten days.
>>14192612
Take a few courses in Electronics Technology, you will need to know how to make a circuit and solder.
how often do you replace your nippers? can you sharpen them?
>>14193516
No. Also, like scissors most nippers turn to shit because the joint becomes loose and it doesn't align properly. At that point just buy new ones, there's no point in sharpening them, any improvement will be margin.
Just be careful with them. Don't drop them or be rough with them.
