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Gunpla / Plamo General
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For those new to gunpla/plamo or even just new to this thread; please read the guide. Please read it before asking questions as there is a chance it has already been answered there.
For those unfamiliar, "plamo" is a shortened form of "plastic model". If it's made of plastic, someone can probably help you here.
If you're new, you're gonna fuck up. Don't worry! If you're experienced, dont make the new people worry!
>Why won't anyone answer my question?
Try being specific, especially about your materials and process. Post pictures whenever possible; even if the kit/part looks bad, you are more likely to get help posting pictures.
>Links
A guide to other types of plamo:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa/Airfix%20Model%20World%20Specia%20-By-Step
Kawaguchi Gunpla tips:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJV1h9xQ7Hx-SoCOivVEHNDOl16VWLB3A
Gundam Lineart:
http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1
Another gunpla guide:
http://funakatown.com/images/Building_Gunpla_Final.pdf
May Restock: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rcgfbO9LyjrnaLrxsK6gLVLfpA5_Q5RGs3bTRAuIte4/edit#gid=0
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Old Thread >>14254641
what is your 2.0 MG wishlist /m/?
>>14267738
I'd like an MG Gaza-D.
Finished!
http://zgmfxg.web.fc2.com/MG/SEED/FREEDOM_GUNDAM/Ver2/7/MG_FREEDOM_ver2_7_1.html
Not too shabby.
>>14267738
I don't just want a MG 2.0 Stamen, I want the entire GP0X series in MG 2.0. It's the/ gonna be the 25th anniversary of the airing of Stardust Memory, so it would be perfect for that announcement. Please make it happen Bandai.
>>14267764
Pretty much all white mobile suits are objectively the best looking
So we're approaching June, and I realized that means we're almost halfway through the year. How about we post what we've worked on in the last five months and how you feel about it?
>RE/100 Efreet Custom
I had no experience with the RE/100 line, and I always wanted an Efreet kit, so I grabbed this guy on a whim. Neat polycaps with this kit.
>HG 1/144 Heavy Arms Custom
Very much a WIP still, mods include some pla-plate for larger heels to the feet, some pla-plate on the arms so it can use Jigen Build Knuckles instead of those old polycap hands, and a redone shoulder mechanism from a 0083 GM kit.
>ShenShouGazer Gundam
Really pleased at how well this came out. Still need to do some masking cleanup on the torso/arms, as well as finishing that fan I made for it, but other than that It's pretty much done.
>Gerbera Ziel
Still a WIP like the Heavy-Arms, but this is closer to getting painted up. Need to buy a second Gerbera Tetra though since I hamhanded like 3 parts trying to disassemble it for sanding.
>Nu-Batos
The IBO line is loads of fun, but I never really liked the Barbatos's colorscheme OOB. This took me like a day to do and I'm really pleased as to how it came out.
>Zaku II FZ
This guy was just fodder for trying out topcoating an OoB kit with a flat coat. Really liked how it came out, but I probably should've polished the nubs better in certain areas.
>Graze Ein
I knew day one after IBO 24 aired I needed a waifu destroyer on my desk, and grabbed him up to snap away. The pile bunkers feel lacking, but they do their job. Kinda tempted to try painting it in Sazabi colors to go with the Nubatos.
Thoughts on these little sets?
Im going to be trying them out on an unpainted Z'gok HG soonish.
>EMS price hikes
Oh boy...
>>14267786
I didn't do as much of building new kits as I thought. It was more like touching up some old ones.
4/8 are previous builds
>>14267738
Gouf Custom
Ground Type
Ez8They're also my RG wishlist.
>>14267738
Alex. We haven't had an Alex kit in over a decade at this point. 199 for the MG and 2004 for the HG. This is unexceptional.
>>14267786
>post what we've worked on in the last five months
Sad to say the last gunpla I built was a Graze Kai.
>UPS ships my package across the entire country only to give it to the post office down the street instead of directly to me
Mail sure is weird.
>>14267834
You use them for weathering
>>14267786
>HGUC Banshee Unicorn Mode
Built the kit a couple of years ago, but just recently started painting all of the dark blue to white. Won't finish it any time soon since I'm in a different state now.
>HG G-Lucifer
Love the color scheme and enjoyed panel lining it.
>HGBF Tryon 3
Broke part of one of the horns when removing it from the runner. Luckily it remained attached. The lion is the only constituent that looks good alone.
>HGUC V2
Only bought it because I had the V-Dash. Don't really care for the design or colors.
>MG Infinite Justice
Colors look much better in person and it has more weapons/beam parts than I would know what to do with. Despite this, I don't really care for any of the included weapons.
>HG Graze Custom
Best Graze variant even considering its successors, and I like the green more than expected; very solid and a great value for the price. My only complaints are the loose neck joint and the lack of additional hands.
>1/100 Gusion + Rebake
Bought it for the Rebake and am impressed with the inner frame, stability, and mobility. Feels sturdier than many Master Grades, and I like how it makes you build and appreciate the inner frame first. I wouldn't mind getting more non-MG 1/100 kits in the future. The only omitted detailing I feel inclined to paint is the white on the shield. Plenty of nice panel lining opportunities as well. The original Gusion looks nice too, and the parts come off of the frame easily enough to allow for swapping without much hassle.
The Rebake does have weight issues with the binders for the extra arms, and more than four hands/two hand covers for each would have been nice, even if you're only expected to build one at a time. The overall value is admittedly low since one would have to scavenge and modify an inner frame from another kit in order to have both variants displayed at once. The issue is further exacerbated by how much of the Gusion that can be built without the few pieces that are missing.
>>14267786
>Gusion
Solid turtle, best turtle. The surface detail on him is great, and that really made me appreciate the build.
>Grimgerde
A little bit floppier than I'd like but despite a piece of leg armor coming off every now and again, solid kit. Love the Valkyrie motif and the dual swords-shields gimmick.
>Virtue
Muh fatboy. Just as solid as I imagined and one of those 00 designs that don't really suffer from the somewhat antiquated engineering they were going through at the time. Love the backpack and the GN Bazooka though, overall solid kit.
>Raphael
Muh not fatboy is a little less full of love though, the backpack/headpack is just as brick-y as I imagined, and he's about 70% leg. Still, it's neat to see the engineering evolve, and though I might use him for parts some day for now I'm pretty satisfied as is.Although the feet stickers trigger me.
>God Gundam
His age shows, I can't look at him without sighing at the fact that his head is built into the torso and the ways his articulation is limited, along with the color seperation at some parts.
I still love the design though and the core booster being able to come out is a neat gimmick- though somewhat unexpected.
>RG Exia
God, I fucked up. I accidentally one of the arm nubs for the stupid clear film bits, but I have the R3 conversion coming in shortly so that'll be a nonissue soon, and I can display him a bit more proudly.
>Carta Graze
I love that it came with the regular graze parts, which was part of why I ordered it. I haven't figured out a configuration I like above all else but I'm considering an asymmetric one.I have strapped six boosters to it in the meanwhile.
>Leopard Da Vinci
He still needs his weapon pack finished but I really enjoyed this build and the color separation. The one shortcoming he has is that godawful red sticker for his chest, like Bandai PLEASE. Still a great kit and a great design though, I really appreciate all the hardpoints they gave us.
Can't wait to get this bad boy.
>>14267738
More GMs.
>>14267786
Just got back into the hobby after 100 years.
I've only built two kits so far this year but all this custom work here is getting me hype to build again
So Blast Impulse is getting released in REVIVE format.On P-Bandai.Bravo, Bandai, bravo.
http://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2016/05/hgce-1144-blast-impulse-gundam-revive.html
>>14268102
Fllay will be happy.
>>14268102
They REALLY hate blast.
>>14268070
>after 100 years
>>14268102
>All interesting variants end up as P-Bandai these days
>Instead we get another dozen Unicorn Gundam HGs
>>14267738
RX-78-4
>>14267786
So.. most recent to start of the year:
>MG Strike RM
>amazing, love it
>easily my favorite kit
>Zaku II + Biggun ver. Thunderbolt
>like the zaku more than I thought I would
>like the gun less than I thought I would
>Graze Ein
>sexy beast
>didn't bother painting in any way because I like the colors as-is
>added white pinstripes & decals to really make parts pop tho
>Zaku I Sniper
>just a quick build during reading break
>was fun enough
>MG pod ball ver ka
>what can I say
ball is love
ball is life
Soon this beautifull fucker will be done and then I'll get to paint it!
Seems better molded than the MP-type. Rear-skirt thrusters are currently drying outside.
>>14267738
I want a RG, MG 2.0, HG Revive or Robot Spirits Alex. Does Bandai hate 0080 for some reason?
Does anyone have the 1/100 G-Falcon?
Considering grabbing it, MG DX, and HG X DV
>>14268123
Can't blame them, Destiny's gunplas flopped back then, there is no reason to think they will sell better this time.
>>14267738
Alex, GP01 that can be built as either version, GP02 with stronger arms for it's equipment, and the Ground GM/Gundam/EZ8.
>>14268178
Hey. What if you like, sanded your nubs? Or at least try to cut them off with an X-acto knife. And fill in the panel lines?
>>14268059
Amazon for 32 bucks?
Mine is coming tomorrow.
>>14268117
it was more like 13 or so
>>14268237
Don't respond to someone who's been purposely not applying any amount of effort to his kits for over a year now. It's a miracle that he went and bought modeling glue.
>>14268114
why do you say that?
They could've just ignored it again. Aside from the shitty FG, the Blast Impulse has never gotten a HG or MG kit. At least its getting one now.
>still no Unicorn version Zaku III HG
man cause the original Zaku III is so old I wish they would have. maybe with the 0096 RE anime thing, we'll get Zaku III UC version.
>>14268260
That would be why I say that. They could have just ignored it again, but instead they Pbandai'd it so that it's basically risk free and they make some extra money off all the engineering and time they invested in the Impulse frame.
Watch sword be a regular release.
>>14268264The sword will also be P-Bandai since they know how popular it is and they can take 100% of the profit.
>>14268275
The sword will be a separate release from the sword pack.
>>14268261
You are correct this thing is very old. It doesn't have much pose-ability and the gun falls out of the hand easily. Oddly, I feel as though the custom version was better molded. Seems that way.
>>14268275
>make less money but raise the profit margin
no man, sword will be a regular release because they know that shit will fly off shelves like magic. It might be a lower profit margin but letting other people distribute your stuff really raises total profit after you pass a certain point.
I was thinking about getting a Metal Build Gold Frame, are these metal builds any good? $200+ is a lot.
>>14268261
I'd love an updated Zaku III Unicorn Ver. but the AoZ version would be even better.
>>14268335
if you are aiming for the gold frame, do so
let's put it like this:
- the 1/100 kit is shit
- It will probably never get a MG
- if it does, you can be sure as hell it will be a web exclusive and half assed
- the MB is simply put, the best release the gold frame will ever get
>>14268358
AOZ hasn't gotten a released model since what 2008? I wish that series got more HGs ;_;
>>14268369
hmm interesting next pay check I'll pick it up. Looks freaking cool and I love the Gold Frame Amatsu so okay. thanks for the tips.
>>14268261
>>still no Unicorn version Zaku III HG
There was one in Unicorn?
>>14268381
just a heads up
the black armor is glossy and super shiny, meaning it is a dust and fingerprint magnet
try to not mess too much around with it, the first MB releases all the way to the exia got loose joint cases, haven't heard anything about the frames so far, but would be careful
>>14268391
I'm not to worried, this is pose I'm going to keep it in. But thanks for the head up on loose joints, paying this much money you expect them model to hold its weapons.
>>14268068
More GMs you say?
>>14268382
I think it had a brief scene, similar to the Galluss.
We really need a standard Galluss, shouldn't be too hard to add some additional runners for the armor to the Galluss E, right?
>>14268358
I dunno the head and thrusters look kinda wonky but I do love the overall aesthetic.
>>14267786
I just got into gunpla two months ago, but I'll try to go over them all in order
>Blue Space Jam
It was nothing stellar, but the experience was enough to encourage be to try out other kits and descend into the depths of this crack addiction.
>Hyakuri
I really liked this kit. It was the first one I attempted with an actual nipper instead of a nail clipper, so it went a lot smoother. I wish it could stand better without the base, but that's my only real complaint.
>Hyakuren
I really liked the design of this one, but the hip armor and knuckle dusters pop off at the slightest breeze.
>Origin Char Zaku
This kit was easily three times better than the others. It was my first time sanding, so it looks far better than the others.
>Hi-Zack
Nothing surprising here, just a first attempt at top coating and panel lining.
>Origin Test Dom
I cut the lining around its head literal seconds after starting it, but managed to fix it. Decent kit.
>Hambrabi
I wish it had better articulation on the legs and arms, but it violates just fine.
>Jesta Cannon
It's a damn sin that the mg is only available as a P-Bandai. It's easily my favorite HG, from the design to the accessories.
>MG Ez-8
First MG. This things poses much better than I expected an old kit to be able to, and I like the look of it. After I work out a good color scheme, I'm going to paint and panel it.
>Gouf R35
My first painting project. I can already tell that it won't be pretty, but I've learned a lot. Plus the gun-shields look great with some darker blues and grey.
All in all, it's been a good ride. I just ordered an RG Mk II and have a decent backlog, so I can probably slow down a bit.
Why do you guys hate the EX Standard kits?
>>14268260
>never had an HG
>getting a Revive anyway
THERE'S NO RULES!
August
>>14268430
Man, your GM is too perfect.
>>14268501
I don't hate it per se but I am pretty disappointed in them. The updated aesthetic and proportions resonate with me, but the even worse color separation (in comparison with the BBSenshi line) the lackluster gimmicks (combine it with your hg vs a transforming unicorn) and the hollow parts (this is the worst offender) really seal the deal for the EX-S line.
I can say honestly that I saw a lot of hype pre-reveal but just about the same reaction post reveal.
>>14268501
They're kind of a step back for SD kits. Color separation is worse in many cases, and many of the parts are hollow. The proportions are also slightly different, for better or worse depending on taste. The only real pros are the lower price and better articulation for some of them, but I can't say I've ever purchased SD kits for articulation.
>>14268114
To be fair, everyone hates Blast.
Gimme an HG Destiny Impulse.
>>14267786
I started building in January, still a snapfag and haven't built anything but HGs, but in order (I think)
>HG Turn A
I messed up a bit and gouged and nearly broke quite a few pieces, but all in all I was satisfied with it. I really like the design and the series, which is why I got it to be my first one. I'm not too keen on the limited articulation, but it does its job reasonably well
>HG Victory Two Assault Buster
Honestly, I like it but it also has limited articulation/not very mobile or posable without an Action base. I had to remove all the Assault Buster parts and just make it into the standard Victory Two because I didn't like them, in the end. Again, I like the design, and it's from my favourite series
>HG Gundam Mark II Revive
I really like the quality on it, and it was the first kit I did panel lining on (went back to touch up the previous two) and for a bit it was my best work. The Mark II is again one of my favourite designs, but with this one I really have an issue with the leg joints. They feel too loose, and it's arduous to get the legs aligned and in a good pose. It might be due to an error on my part, but it's slightly annoying.
>HG Zaku I Sniper
Nice kit, like it quite a bit. Not a range of poses to be done with the large rifle, but decent enough.
>HG Kimaris
I liked Gali-Gali so I got it, and apart from the way too heavy lance, it's also quite nice. Has quite a bit of surface detail and it looks good.
>HG Hizack
It's one of the older kits and it shows, and my main issue is lack of colour separation and lack of seals to correct it. I'm going to fix it one day, but it was slightly disappointing.
>HG G-Self Perfect Pack
Biggest case of buyers remorse. Don't know why I got it but I wish I didn't, I just have too many things I don't like about the model, despite liking the design and show.
1/2
>>14268224
Respond, pl0x
>>14268564
>HG Freedom Revive
I really like the Freedom, so I was pleased with this. I messed up the V-fin and snapped it, because I trimmed the safety nubs on them incorrectly. I also utterly failed doing the sticker placement on the side-skirt railguns, so one of them doesn't have one anymore because the adhesive completely dissolved.
>HG Victory Dash
Like the V2 Assault Buster, I didn't like the optional parts, so I just have it in its standard form. Very solid kit though, I quite like it. Possibly my favourite one over all. I sanded a few parts too roughly, and it kind of shows.
>HG Graze
Very solid and good looking, and while I wasn't too impressed with the Graze in the show at first, I warmed up to it. Very easy to build and to panel line, my only complaint is the gating was actually quite poor and bad in a lot of places. But I didn't make any errors with it, except accidentally scratch the face a bit. Fixed it with some sanding it away, but it made me annoyed at myself.
>HG Schwalbe Graze
I said this a few threads back, but I thought I liked the design more than I actually did, and it suffered from a few annoying gate placements like the normal Graze. Fun to panel line though. I snapped the horn and fixed it with some plastic cement, it doesn't look great even with sanding but it's not too noticeable.
>HG GM Custom
Cheating because it's still a WIP, but I've got the entire upper body and arms finished so far. I like the decals they gave, but I went a bit overboard with them. There isn't a marking guide for it so it's a free-for-all really, and I kind of regret the placement of some of them, wish I could change them. It looks really good though, especially with panel lining.
And this is what I plan to build over the next 7 months that's in my backlog
>HG Hi-Nu Gundam
>HG Wing Gundam
>HG Graze Kai
>HG Ryusei-Go
>HG Barbatos 6th Form
>HG RX-78-2 Revive
>HG Fenice Rinascita
>HG Graze Ritter
>MG Zeta Gundam 2.0
>>14268568
>Scwhable Graze=meh
Dude are you me?
I didn't watch Iron Blooded Manlets, but I thought the Scwhable looked breddy cool.
Got it, built it, now I wonder why I have it.
My cat snapped its horn.
>>14268532
Thanks man. Have another butt shot.
>>14267786
ive built the blue punchy guy from IBO and that's it. it's cool i guess i like punchy things.i need help /m/
>>14268607
Holy backlog son.Do you regret the Hyaku Shiki now that Revive has been announced?
>>14267834
>Unpainted
You dun goufed.
Do not use these on an unpainted kit. They will not look too good.
>>14268629
no because it's the MG 2.0 which is 100% perfect
>>14268583
Yeah, there's just something "off" about it. I was satisfied with the end result of the Graze and almost every other kit save the G-Self, but this one just didn't do it for me.
I over filed some pegs for my MK II leg. How fucked am I? Can I fix it?
>>14267786
So far, this whole year has been a learning experience for me. Each kit I've built has been trying something new.
>RG Wing Gundam EW
Basically a snap build with panel lining and matte top coat. I'd built the Wing Zero EW last year, so it wasn't a new experience to me, but the new wings were fun to build.
>BB Senshi God Gundam
This is a kit I've wanted ever since I started building gunpla, and it really lived up to the hype. It has unique connections for the hips, which gives it better leg articulation than other SDs. For this kit, I used the stickers that were provided, and painted everything else that wasn't molded in the correct colors.
>HG G-Self Assault Pack
This was the first gunpla I built that I didn't use any stickers on. All of the details are painted in, both parts that came with stickers, and parts that didn't. Everything else is plastic.
>MG Jesta
This is far and away my favorite MG. The engineering that went into it is fantastic. This was the first kit I built that I did any sort of customization on. I painted the yellow parts gold, as well as the insides of the vents and thrusters. I also painted the detail part under the visor silver, and attached a piece of clear red plastic to the monoeye. There's silver dry brushed onto the kit, as well.
>HG Gundam X
Another kit that I used no stickers on. Just like the Assault Pack and the Jesta, all the details are painted in. This was also my first time using masking tape, so I was able to add more custom colors on it.
>SD Knight Gundam
My first fully-repainted kit. For this one, I used primer and spray paints, and recolored the entire kit. I also made a fabric cape for it, and changed the color of the jewel on the sword hilt by replacing it with blue rhinestones.
>HG Beargguy III
This was a speed challenge with a friend. We each completed separate custom colored Beargguys in under seven hours.
Bandai really needs to make builder parts, not just option kits. Balden arm arms has the right idea but to much extra junk The leg and arm joints could have been there own set, the ball joint stuff and campaign connection stuff could be another. Damn wish I had more ball peg joints, use it in a lot of kit bashes and customs.
>>14268670
How fucked you are is proportionate to how important the pegs are and how "over filed" they are.
Which pegs and to what degree did you fuck them?
>>14268607
>dat Frogundam boxTHICC
>>14267786
I only got into gunpla last month so there is not a lot for me to show, however:
>HG Banshee
Just an OOB build to start with. It doesn't have nubs on it and it's panel lined, but other than that it's just plain. Still it's my first and I'm really happy with the result.
>HG Geara Zulu
Just finished building this. I'm going to disassemble it tomorrow and I'll start painting it. It's going to be my first paint job, but I'm looking forward to the result. WIP
Got some more kits ready to be build after this, but there is no progress on those yet. We'll look back in another 6 months.
>>14268629
>>has two hguc goufs
>>gouf revive announced
spare parts for kit bashes woo!
But seriously now I can tinker with kit bashes and simple custom variants that if I mess up dont bother me to much. I can use one shoulder, trim and sand the inside of the spikes to make zaku and zaku 2 units seen in manga and 08th if I want. Buuuut my backlog is huge and growing. Im kinda glad most of the announcements this hobby show were meh. The only must haves right now is the msv ibo kit and local gundam type.
>>14267786
Alright.
>HG Vahchuu
Perhaps my favorite suit from 00.
Good kit honestly. Only complaint is that you have to position the GN Bazooka ever so carefully or it will sag,
>HG GM III
Good. Maybe a little constricted on the range of motion for the arms, but good.
>GN Archer-chan
Perfect in every way!
Surprisingly, balance is not an issue.
>O Gundam, parade colors
Shit ankles, but a good kit andmy favorite RX-78-2.
>HG Schwable Graze
See >>14268583
>RG Destiny
Well, I got its feet done so far. I'm being really patient and meticulous with the sanding.
I really haven't had much time to devote to kits (or muh 40Kshit) this year and with the exclusion of maybe two or three suits that have been high on the wishlist, I think I'm just gonna keep plowin' on my backlog.
Quick questions for those who might have hands on experience:
Is the ECOAS Jegan good?
What's the build quality of the Zudah?
How bad is the PPG-Self? Snapcunt, you need not respond.
Finally finished, I gouged some plastic on the freaking shield because I'm an idiot. I hope the topcoat makes the stickers blend in a bit more. Now I finally have an MG form of my favorite mobile suit. It feels awkward posing though.
>>14268675
I like your slow but steady progression anon! I'm really looking forward to building my MG Jesta aswell. Let's hope it's as fun as everyone claims it is.
Should I use the eye sticker on my Gundam Revive or put the silver stickers behind the transparent eyes?
>>14268722
Goddamn you used a HF knife on that shield.
>Order 10 new kits
>Taking summer internship + summer quarter
>No time to build at all
I hate growing up. It gets better when I get a job right?
>>14268565
Chances are no one has it genius
>>14268719
Ecoas Jegan is a recolor with a new head, old engineering and all.
Zudah is also an older kit but keeps up fairly well. Balljoint legs and pegjoint arms but they don't seem to restrict movement too much.I don't have either of these kits yet but I've looked over scans and reviews, so I hope this helps a bit.
>>14268745
Nah, Uni is probably the best time for building.
It retains the relaxing aspects of it almost primarily.
The working world means my working fatigue can translate into building fatigue.
>>14267738
Strike Noir
>>14268679
They were for the armor part on the back of the calf. It is over filed to the point it doesn't snap together. I'm fucked aren't I?
Just got back from Acen yesterday. Got quite a few kits, and didn't spend as much money as I thought I would. Currently working slowly on the RX-78 and the Char Zaku. GF bought me the RX-78, so I'm trying to build it first to show it off to her.
>>14267733
I remember seeing these at the Bluefin booth.. Congrats on winning, dude!
>>14268761
use cement, it's a model kit
>>14268756
Fuck this shitty Earth
>>14268769
>Nu ver. Ka
>>14268719
I've built the original HGUC JEgan, but haven't put together my ECOAS Jegan. Like >>14268752 said, it has the same engineering, but it has a few new pieces, mainly the forehead visor cover that has a raised and lowered piece, and the chest has additional armor. Also the waist armor is in the darker brown, so you'll need to paint it to match the lighter bits.
>>14268752
>>14268780
Between it and the Stark Jegan, whether you've assembled it or not, what would you go for?
>>14268776
God, you have not idea how much I've been wanting the Ver. Ka. I went to one seller who had it Friday, and didn't on Saturday, and was about to go for the Origin Gundam, until I saw it at another seller and immediately bought it. I'm a slut for Funnels almost as much as I'm a slut for Char.
>>14268785
ECOAS. I like the whole Tacticool look, and it compliments the Loto and Jesta/Cannon if you have any of those, since it's that same operator aesthetic. But that's just imho.
>>14268812
Cool. I've got a Jesta Cannon actually.
>>14268785
They both share the same engineering, it really just depends on what accessories/aesthetics you prefer
>>14268752
Jegan(s) Revive when?
>>14268736
Battle damage, am I right?
What happen was I was trimming away the nub and my finger slipped and gouged the part. It looks like that because I tried to file it down . It was all over from there.
I'm procrastinating by looking at Gunpla, what up, /m/?
>>14268430
>>14268604
That paint job is dickhard stuff.
>>14268812
>you have not idea
Believe me anon I do. The Nu Ver. Ka is the reason I got into gunpla to begin with.
>>14268785
Ecoas, too cool for school.
>>14268846
Right after the Jim probably.So after a whole line of Zeon revives.
>>14268891
They haven't even done a revive zaku yet, I'm sure theres dozens of variants for the kits they've already done too.
>>14268761
Wait is this the HG or the RG or which MkII?
>>14268923
Right, and also Mobile suits from Wing, SEED, X, G, basically everything else. It's all free reign.Less so for G unless they feel inspired given the new HGFC kits are slowly approaching the "dated kit" age
>>14268932
>implying Bandai cares about any of their AU's at all, and will make Revives of anything other than UC, and a couple CE since it's UC lite.
>>14268865
My friend had one, and at first I thought it was dumb, and I had a bad experience with the Crossbone Ver. Ka, so I was hesitant to get it, but then I fell in love with the design thanks to the background on Gundam Wikia, and watching CCA, so I've been wanting it for quite some time. That and funnels. Still need to get the Sazabi Ver Ka, I only have the HGUC. And I want the HGUC Nu.
>>14267786
All I've actually finished this year. I've been working on other stuff on and off but haven't committed to and finished anything else yet.
Gourai was a pain in the ass. Not so much because of the model itself but because I kept having the worst luck and fucking up all throughout the paint process. Otherwise my only complaint with it is the elbow joints are super tight and mine ended up cracking when I reassembled after painting (And the pegs had been masked off so their was no paint to thicken them. It seems to be a common problem and it is heavily advised that you sand down the joint pegs a little if you get a FAG.
The Red warrior GM is actually a re-attempt at a attempted custom from last year that I fucked up the topcoats on and had to strip and repaint.
The Panzer IV is one of the GuP kits which means it's just a re-box of another brand with new decals tossed in, in this case Dragon. The kit itself was exceptionally nice and went together easily and had plenty of nice detail. Probably the kit I'm most proud of how it turned out this year so far.
The Graze Custom was something I was itching to build and paint up. I did a really minor mod to the backpack and stuck the Ezsr boosters on it. I also removed some parts from the gun and added a little magazine to it because I don't like the way the graze rifle usually looks. I think the paint on him came out pretty nice.
Overall I think I'm starting to get the hang of this shading/highlighting thing finally.
>>14267786
Well, here we go...
>MG GM Ground Sniper
Still WIP, bun can i say its a fun and beautiful kit at the cheap price, loads of weapons, and good detail. Sniper hose can be alot of headache cause it will pop constantly off the bacpack, so need a workout.
>HGTO Zaku high mobility type BTS
I thought it will be a bit dissapointing by $23 but holy shit, this shit is one wonderful hg kit. Nice weapons, options, and customisations, also dem detail in peski HG kit. I kinda don't like the colour scheme but thats just me.
>HG Gushion Rebake
I just finish it yesterday night, so what can i say? A good kit at their price, fast to built to at 70 minutes, but a bit lack in technical departement. But what can i say at dirtcheap kit? It still really good output and its fun to play at.
Waiting for gushion to kitbash both.
>Thunderbolt FAG bootleg
I got it after the original one gone from the market. Its still good and 11:12 quality compared to the original, some solid articulation, the snap is fit. But yeah, much press marks.
Now still waiting for my Sazabi ver ka, but also think to take kimaris for fun.
>>14268538
>>14268535
cant you just epoxy the hollow parts?
I'm eyeing the Badger Patriot 105. Seems like a good quality airbrush.
>>14267738
Zaku 1, I'm kinda surprised they didn't do atleast one when the Zaku 2 2.0 came out.
Is anyone getting the pbandai X2?
So, how are the X 1/100s?
>>14267738
MOTHER FUCKING GOD GUNDAM
>>14267738
I would kill for an MG Geara Zulu
>>14269114
Sure. One could also just paint the color inaccurate areas. The point was that SD kits seemed to be moving past that for the most part. I respect the continued existence of cheap kits that one has to put more work into, but I'd also like to see the advancement of the style as well.
Apparently there's been a BB Senshi Barbatos announced, so the idea has not been abandoned outside of the Legend kits.
Whats P-bandai?
>>14267786
Let's see, I've worked on quite a few kits since January, and I'm happy to say I've improved a lot since I started participating in these threads. I guess I'll go down the ones I remember.
>Carta's Ritter (3 total, including the two grunts)
This is what got me to even consider buying IBO kits. I just really like the little details and all the fun things that it has built into it. I do have to say the Graze leg armor does have that gross looking seam, bit all in all I really like how they look.
>Gusion Rebake
What can I say, I love multi-limbed things. It had quite a few things that needed painting, but overall it's a pretty great kit. The two heads were kind of annoying, especially with all the painting, but what can I say, it's an HG afterall.
> Barbatos Forms 2-6 (6 total)
I really do enjoy the IBO kits, the Barbatos especially. I thought I would go in liking the Gusion Rebake more, but the Barbatos has grown on me. I especially like the head and v-fin. Can't really think of anything that I really disliked about it, to be honest.
>Kutan-III
It was a fun build, not as big as the GN Arms, which is what I was hoping for, but it wasn't worth a $100 or anything. It was a mobile armor weapon thing, and that's what I got.
>Schwalbe Graze
My first actual painting project, and I think it turned out really well, for a first time at least. I really love the head, and the way the face looks on the outside. Kinda wish the other grazes had the orb eye like it had.
> HGUC Jegan
I love the Jegan, but it does have a dated feel to the kit. At least it's not as bad as the old HG's. That and I wish more of the HGUC's would come with the water slides. I mean, the Ground War Set did.
How did I build 13 kits so far? Good thing I have disposable income to afford this plastic crack.
>>14268745
>It gets better when I get a job right?
It depends what kind of job you'll have. I work an 8 hour job and I barely have time for this hobby anymore. Except for Mondays.
Atleast you get all the $$$$ to buy shit though.
>>14269187
I have a 1/100 Air Master Burst and the hands can't hold shit, and is just a bit loose overall. Picked it up from a yard sale, so I'm missing some parts out of it, probably going to use it for painting fodder when I finally learn to Airbrush.
>>14269392
>Airmaster for Airbrushing
I like it.
>>14269348
>What's Google?
Additionally: Kill yourself shitposter scum. Have this (You) and begone.
>>14267786
>RG 00-Raiser
I quite enjoyed the build and attempted to do a full decal/sticker job on it. I'm satisfied how it turned out.
>MG Sinanju Stein ver Ka
My first ver Ka kit and probably one of my favorite kits I have so far, although the right hand is broken (fuck 3.0 hands) and a few pieces went flying off into oblivion on me. Overall a great build.
>HG Try Burning
It was half off. I wasn't particularly impressed with it, but I had a good time putting it together.
>MG Fenice Rinascita
WIP enjoying it so far, but I mistook a fucking connection point on the arm mounts for a fucking nub and cut it far too low. Probably either going to cement the parts together for that spot, or try to plastic weld the connection back on or the parts together.
I've got an MG Exia Amazing on my backlog, waiting to learn how to paint because I do not like those neon green transparent parts and the shade of blue bothers me.
>>14269413
I wish I had all the parts for it just to have an Airmaster Burst. I also snagged a 1/100 Vigna Zirah at the same yard sale, I need to paint it in the future.
>>14269432
The Rinascita is garbage in disguise.
It looks really pretty, but the flexibility is complete trash.
Good luck getting it to hold its weapons in any way near how you like.
That said, it looks pretty as hell, but I'd never recommend one.
>>14268358
never ever
>>14269432
I really hate the Emotion Manipulators but I can say I've never broken or lost any of them.
>>14269375
>>14268745
It all depends. Like, I work 8-4 every day, and have a generic deskjob, so when I get home, I'm still full of energy to put together and paint plastic, but back when I worked retail, if I worked, I wouldn't have any energy to put Gundam together. Trade off was that I had more hours in teh week to actually work on the Gundam, since I didn't have such a rigid work schedule. Also, I didn't have as much money to buy Gunpla as I do now. It all depends on where you end up working, how much you make, and how energy intense it is.
Hi /m/. I am readying parts for a first paint project, seam welding also being a new experience. Mind giving me some info on something I'm confused about?
When applying putty I used a paperclip originally but then used a putty spatula because the paperclip didn't exactly overlap the seam line and I felt it should be fully encompassed. Does this seem like proper technique or is only precision with a smaller item worth my time? One piece has putty left on it,the other is after sanding it back down mostly.
Now that I'm sanding the putty down, is it better to fully sand it (like the front) or leave a line of putty running down the seam line like is slight portions of the back? Did I undo my previous work by not having the putty left on only the seam, basically.
I watched videos but couldn't really see what's best for this, they just said "use cement, then putty it, then sand and prime and repeat until done" without detail. Sorry for potato pictures and blogshit.
>>14269449
I got it because of how it looks, and the fact I like the Rinascita. Not surprised that it has issues holding weapons. As long as it holds them better than the MG Wing Zero EW, because I dread moving that thing because it can't hold the TBR in either normal or split configuration. Fuck the hands on it. I'm probably going to get a hold of the MG Gundam The Origin, MG Jesta, MG Sinanju Animation color ver (More Bazookas), MB Gold Frame, or the MG 00 Quanta. I have an issue with wanting MGs.
>>14269465
It was my first time dealing with them, and was just a tad bit too hamhanded. I did get a fucking new set of hands off amazon, going to paint them when I got to paint the Stein.
Are there any other didgeridoo based people here that have tried using Dulux spray paint? Essentially I can get 340ml+ spray cans from Bunnings cheaper then 100ml Tamiya.
Something like this: http://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-duramax-340g-gloss-passionate-blue-spray-paint_p1400700
Would there be any risks in trying this? I'm fresh off the boat so am painting on some cheap HG kits so if nobody has tried this may as well take one for the team.
>>14267738
Kampfer
>>14269546
Somebody get back to this man, teeny tiny bottles of Tamiya set me back 15 dollars.
>>14269584
Oh, wait, misread.
What I'm looking for are clear gloss/matte spray cans, not paints.
>>14269589
They do have clear gloss + semi gloss, but haven't found a matte or satin though.
http://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-duramax-325g-semi-gloss-clear-spray-paint_p1400719
>Still no FT HGs
>not even a cheap P-Bandai Black Wing Zero Custom
why you no Wing models?
>>14267733
are we ever going to get more HGFC models? At very least Dragon?
>>14267763
I like it! Reminds me of Armored Core!
>>14267786
>HGBF Crossbone Full Cloth
Like the tv show this was a complete disappointment. The plastic that they use for the gray is complete fucking GARBAGE. Fuck this kit, its shit.
>>14269765
BF Full Cloth is no good? Is it a bad kit quality or just terrible coloring?
>>14268722
I have an extra 1/60 Freedom lying around. I'd like to put LED lights in mine.
>>14269738
See >>14269239
Bandai hates G Gundam for whatever reason
>20 years and no PG God
>>14269904
Not sure why? G Gundam main units have sexy designs.
>Bandai hates G Gundam for whatever reason
all across the board too, Not in Dynasty warriors, not completely playable in EXVS, and many other gundam games. ;___;
>>14268769
I wanted to visit ACEN but had to take some emergency shifts at work. I want that Nu Gundam myself.
Started work on my Guncannon.
FUCK
YOU
RG
SHOULDERS
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH
I SPENT SO LONG ON THAT FULL BURNEN
I'M SO FUCKING DONE WITH 1/44
POST YOUR FAVORITE MG AND CONVERT ME TO 1/100
I didn't notice up till now because I pre-ordered them at different times on different sites but HOLY SHIT I HAVE SIX FUCKING KOTOBUKIYA KITS DUE ON 1ST OCTOBER
>>14269917
I just want the fucking rest of the shuffle alliance in same line. MG, Re:100, HGFC, Robot Spirits, fucking anything.
>>14268430
>>14268604
God DAMN that's a nice GM.
>>14270084
How did you fuck them up you just put them on top of the arms
>>14270084
What happened? My Fb was pretty stress-free build.
>>14270146
>>14270129
You guys have never had a shoulder clip snap on you?
>>14270157
No, my RG Fb shoulders are fine. Which part are you talking about? Or is it the one that connects to the body?
>>14269477
I'll personally never bother with this, I like the seam lines.
But isn't the idea that it fills the seam lines so when you paint there is no line visible? So you just want to sand it down until it's smooth.
>>14270172
This fucker. It's broken on both my exia and gp01fb.
>>14270186
I've never had any problem with that piece, mine don't even show any sign of stress (discolouration, etc.)
>>14270186
Well gee Edward
>>14270186
Yeah I can see how, the prong shaped part is rather thin. Maybe you're using excessive force
>>14270186
Holy fuck ham hands, why are you forcing it so much?
>>14270186
are you retarded? You should stop building gunpla.
>>14270259
I'm....not? I push it on and it stays. I took them off to topcoat and put them on again.
>>14270330
Maybe the topcoat is the culprit then
>>14270343
Didn't topcoat exia, but took it off to sticker. Still broke. Fucking tension-hold design is presumably prone to tolerance errors, I guess I'm just unlucky.
>>14270353
In that same RG, I had the ring that connect the rifle scope into rifle body broke because I put it in wrong angle, giving it unnecessary tension over time.
Maybe in your case there's a correct or safe angle/direction to attach/detach and you're just slightly off.
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>>14270186
>That piece just slides in
uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Gunpla might not be the right hobby for you. At least the RG line isn't.
What kind of paint is using?
apologies in advance for phone quality photos
I'm still p. newbie but I'm pretty happy with how my Graze Ritter came out. My question is about painting the sword - will paint markers do? I know they're not great for a variety of reasons, but is this a reasonable application for them?
I was leaning towards these:
http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Creos-Gundam-Metallic-Marker/dp/B00KBRFOIU
Can anyone vouch for them, or steer me away from certain doom?
>>14267834
Great, really easy to use. and easy to clean if you mess up.
I guessed going down to the dollar store and getting more of those makeup sponges.
I suggest watching a video. The are used for weathering, but can also be used for shading.
>>14268635
They work fine on non-painted parts. I almost never paint the white parts of Gundams.
So I didn't do preshading, because I'm lazy. If I plan to do post shading with a real touch marker should I do it before or after I apply the decals?
Also how well do the blending and eraser pens work for those?
>>14270425
enamel
>>14269904
I'm pretty sure G Gundam was a flop in Japan, and the creators hated it.
>>14269917
>all across the board too, Not in Dynasty warriors, not completely playable in EXVS, and many other gundam games. ;___;
Didn't they eventually drop G from Super Robot Wars too?
>>14270543
Thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlG9WHJnn0U
~1:07:20
Adam Savage is going to build gunpla for Tested soon!
I was considering buying the MG zeta Gundam ver. 2.0, is it any good?
>local store that stocks gunpla ignored ban on western retail sale of bandai star wars kits
Well I assume that technically that rule only counts for Japanese retailers selling to western customers, but hey.
Gonna pick me up an A-Wing and battle droid when they come out.
>>14270566
hopefully it wont be premium exclusive this time
who am I kidding, of course it will
>>14270653
Aren't Adam's video all on YouTube?
>>14267738
Hygogg
Tequila Gundam
MAN-05 ElmethA 1/1 scale gun with tons shitty superfluous decals that I can use to shoot myself.
>>14270534
The general rules is don't use markers for wide/broad surface.
Only use it for touch-ups or missing small details.
>>14270654
>>14270566
Would /m/ really want to watch it given how he did that video where he sprayed primer and lacquer with no mask on. Some anons also said there was a lot of peeling.
>>14267786
>HG 00
first real test with glow paint on a model. Works great for that particle look. Needs a proper repaint.
>HG Kshatriya
Added an LED in the chest to create the glowing psycho frame cockpit and the glow in the mono eye. Need to better mount the battery. Been lazy about it.
>MG Banshee
Snap built with lots of sanding. Eventually gonna swap the inner frame for the Unicorn one and base its colors more on an Okami character. Pissed that the left hip joint is so loose, and fucked up a part on the right knee.
>NG Freedom
Doing an LED mod for the thrusters. Have not finished. Not thrilled about doing the backpack part.
>>14267738
Kampfer.
With an amazing variant, of course.
>>14270711
>sprayed primer and lacquer with no mask on
Yet another meme
So I just finished snapping and gluing the Revive RX-78-2 and I was wondering, is it okay to simply snap it together with no glue? Because I nearly super-glued my trigger finger hand together and almost lost it, and now I'm worried I may fuck up that hard again.
>>14270754
You don't need any glue/cement unless you want to remove seams. And use plastic cement.
>>14270754
>Gluing
You fucked up.
>>14270744
This was the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBHQ7lQGOf0
>>14270723
>Added an LED in the chest to create the glowing psycho frame cockpit and the glow in the mono eye
Any photos?
>>14270754
>So I just finished snapping and gluing the Revive RX-78-2 and I was wondering, is it okay to simply snap it together with no glue?
Oh gee, Oh man
I don't know, Anon
What does the manual say?
>inb4 it's in Nip
https://docs.google.com/d
ocument/pub?id=1Tr8UyF2Xg5Ojqw0sxcO7oIG7IIsJPes3lMO5pHZKu5o#id.5aexe8ffyzxu
The guide translates what the things mean for you.
>>14270871
Side by side of in a bright room and with it's light stand I jerry rigged from an old halloween candle
>>14270009
It was my first Acen, and I was surprised at the amount of Gundam being pushed at it. Most cons I've gone to barely have anything besides a handful of designated dealers selling kits. Then again, I'm from the east coast and this was my first Acen, so I don't know how prevelant it is over there.
Also, that's the MG Cannon right? I have one, and am a little disappointed in the ham hands.
>>14270534
Don't do markers. Get metallic silver and gold. It'll look way better than some markers, since there's a lot more surface area than on panel lines or touch up dings.I use GW paints, so I'm not too sure on what Vallejo or any other brands have for metallics.
>>14270871
Better look at the chest area close up. The LED is actually pretty bright, but I was shit in mounting the battery, so its a bit more dim here. Did the mono eye using fiber optics strung up beneath the head's skirt, over the axis of the neck, and through the eye piece. Need to fix it though, since some of the strands got pulled out when mounting the head, so there is a dark spot in the eye.
Here is pic of my fuck up. Are there any fixes for the armor that should go on the pegs?
>>14270922
Sorry I left you hanging last night but I figured it was about this bad. The short of it is that you made the largest most colossal fuck up possible.
You were bound to do it at some point though, almost all of us have I'm sure.
the best way you can fix it is to get some sprue in the same size as the peg (test it by pressing it into the hole, sand it down until it slides in but not so much that it doesn't hold) and then adhere them to the leg.
Now since it's the inner frame portion be cautious with what you adhere it with, test on spare runner first as ABS plastic is notoriously fragile. Any glue or what not you intend to use, apply on a spare piece of the runner and wait no less than a day to see if there are any reactions. The last thing you want is this colossal fuck up to snowball into true unfixable FUCK.
Godspeed anon, I wish you the best.
>>14270917
Alright, I'll drop the markers and look into actual painting.
Thanks for the help!
I just remembered that I can filter specific image files.
Hello im new to gunpla building.
What are all these memes that keep being posted?
>>14271008
>>14271012
>>14271017
>>14271006
>>14271021
It's a controversial design, but man is it hard to find a Legilis readily available that's not used and priced at nearly double it's worth.
>>14271027
He's an image spammer who posts the same 12 images in the thread in hopes to make it reach the bump limit to try to be "LAWL SO RANDUMB XDDS".
Just report and ignore him, and maybe one day a mod will ban him for good. This is why I prefer the /toy/ thread over the /m/ thread, honestly.
>>14271093
>This is why I prefer the /toy/ thread over the /m/ thread, honestly.
You mean thehug-boxon /toy/?
>>14271055
Good news friend, many MANY AGE kits are getting reprinted next month. I didn't see any preorders up for Legilis but that doesn't mean it's not happening.It just means they expect that demand will be low enough that a standard restock will do, like the Astraeas in last month's restock
>>14271115
Do we already have a restock list for next month?
>>14271103
I didn't want to reply, but here's the (You) you so desperately want. And no, I mean not having to deal with you,image spammer-kun.
>>14270930
Thanks for the explanation mate. All I got for glueing is sone instant super glue. I don't know if this is good enough or if this will melt the plastic so I'll leave it atm and maybe fix it some other time when I finish the kit or maybe when I know more.
>>14270546
>>14270556
Yeah I don't buy it
If G was such a huge flop in Japan, why all the obvious homages in GBF and TRY specifically?
>>14271153But you're replying to him right now, or did you think he and snapshit were different people.
>>14271176I was implying that he and snapshit were the same person, but I can see how it may have come off as implying the opposite. My bad.
>>14271126
Not yet, but amiami had preorders for the Gbouncer of all things. They haven't mislead me yet so I expect good things next month.Too bad I can't afford any, I guess I'll have to wait till the NEXT G Bouncer reprint.
>>14271163
If you do go for the glue just make sure you set it up for success with some kind of prop so it doesn't slide out of place or some shit.
Really just put some glue on the runner and see if it's melting/disintegrating tomorrow, it really shouldn't be but give it a go.
>>14271207
FUCK YOU NIGGER
>>14271221
I uh.. what?
>>14271175
Because GBF had something from every universe. Burning fit that character.
>>14271175
Hey, GBF had a G Saviour cameo.
So I ordered something from GG Infinite, back in April, and was charged, but I haven't gotten it in the mail, nor have I gotten any news on my order. Is it safe to say I've been duped and lost $30?
>>14271277
What did you order, and have you mailed him to check order status?
GGInfinite is relatively busy so you might have just slipped through the cracks.
I got my fedex tracking number and everything just fine when I ordered from him.
>>14271283
>>14270566
I thought they already had an RG RX-78-2 and built a PG Zeta on Tested before.
Rx-78-2 4.0 when?
>>14271296
P-Bandai Schwalble Gaelio Graze. Ordered it on April 1st, and it's almost been 2 months, and with me moving within the next month, I'm worried he'll send it out and it'll go to my old address. That, or he just never got anymore stock, and just ate $30 of my money.
I've never ordered from him, I typically buy local, at Hobby Works/local stores/cons or on Amazon, so I'm not sure how he is.
>PG Unicorn w/ LED
Christmas gift from the GF. As mostly a HG builder for the past few years this definitely was a step up in both challenge and product. Its large, amazing, and has tons of shit to fiddle with. Panel lined and top coated to really make it shine. used the provided stickers but I am thinking of getting the chinese final battle parts and waterslides to really make it a serous presence. Sexy Desklamp too.
>Koto Metal Gear Rex
First time working with non bandai kit. Definite difference in the plastic and sprue layout. kind of a pain to assemble and the coloring is really lacking without a paintjob. IN order to truly do this justice ill need to wait until I get my airbrush. This may be the only metal gear kit I buy since im not a super fan of RAY and Sally is an expensive piece of shit looking disappointment.
>HG The ORIGIN Char's Zaku II
All my fucking boners, just as much the definitive HG as the MG 2.0 is for the MG line. All dem awesome panel lines and giant fucking gun. I will definitely buy a few regular Zaku II's in the future.
>RG Gundam MKII Titans (x2)
Ive done a few RG before but not only is this my favorite suit it also my favorite suit of the RG line. Im in love with the armor options and the color separation. Was Originally planning on making all 3 MKII's but plans changed as you will see below. I've had it built for months but I still mess around with it ever few days, just in love with this kit 100%
>RG Barzam Refined (MKII retrofit Kit)
Got this from ebay and waited like 2 months for it. Was a bit apprehensive at first due to the new look of the barzam refined for me but its really grown on me. Construction wise pretty every part needed to be cemented/glued onto the RG frame so no going back now. Im actually pretty happy with the outcome and it'll stand with my other titan kits like a badass.
PT 1/?
>>14271314
Emailing him is your best option, make sure to have your order number and stuff from the confirmation email.
If he didn't give you a fedex tracking thing he probably never sent it.
I've not heard of anything bad about him save that his prices are a little bit on the higher side, and like I said my transaction went fine.
Something probably went wrong down the tubes. Although if it were me I wouldn't have waited nearly two months.
>>14271314
>Hobbyworks
Fellow MD-fag?
>>14271330
Yeah, I guess I was just holding onto hope that he would have sent it already. I just sent him an email. Here's hoping I can get it, and barring that, my money back.
>>14271323
>NG Devil Gundam
Same as the rest of the NG G Gundams, empty and souless. Since its the only Devil kit im mostly done with seam welding and prep paining. I will add some build fighter pats to make it truly terrifying , maybe make a final battle diorama with my HG God Gundam.
>HG Shining Gundam
Nice range of motion, super awesome hands. Leaps and bounds better than the old NG. Just got it for completion purposes. Still inferior to God in mechanical terms
>Star Build Strike w/ magical jesus wings
For a seed inspired kit I actually dont hate it. Pretty good for a cheap kit and it doesnt look horrible. Wont banish it to the box anytime soon.
>Build MK II
Uses the old as fuck MKII mold. I love the suit but hate the fucking kit. May graft the Build parts onto the revive so it will be less shit. I regret this purchase to this day.
>>14271349
I'm from NoVA and go to the Fairfax store mostly, but I head up to Finksburg a lot to work on cosplay with my friend who lives up there. I've been wanting to check out the Laurel and Frederick stores, but now that I'm possibly moving to Woodbridge, it'll be hard to go to any store besides Fairfax, since I work relatively close to it.
>>14271355
>HG Graze
Have not seen seen IBO yet but this kit it pretty sexy looking. cheap, green, its moves abit. I am Satisfied.
>HG Grimgerde
BONER BONER. Nice aesthetic, same as the graze. Sexy red and swords. Visually comparable with the tallgeese so its currently being turned into a grimgoose. Stupid sexy gundam.
>HG Mega Shiki
Also sexy as fuck. Love the base kit and the added bulk and edges make it appealing. massive guns and binders lend itself well but it doesnt have much mobility. Primed and prepped for being turned into a gila shiki (GOLDDDD)
>RG Gundam Wing EW
NIce RG kit, slim and lots of panel lines. IM favorable to the color separation. looks nice as a display kit, idk if its just mine but the hand has a hard time with the gun and the shoulder armor keeps popping off. I'm going to keep mine as a look dont touch kind of thing.
>NG Tallgeese III
All white, utterly disappointing except for the accessories. Its 100% parts donor to the grimgoose. Comes with the pieces for I and II tho which is nice. other than that utter shit.
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>>14271364
The Laurel store is cool. Avoid the one in Rockville/Frederick, they're maximum jews and its easily the worst of the stores.
i cant choose between the rh wing zero and the mg astray red frame, which one is better?
>>14271382
>NG Serpent Custom
usual NG mess, kind of salvagable but will require alot of paint. weapon donor for my HG Heavyarms custom I'm Working on.
>BB Unicorn FA
Building as a present for the GF since she got me the PG and thinks SD are cute. IM suprised by the detail and parts movement for something so small. Nearly done, just doing gun detail work.
>BB Musha Gundam
GF's First Build. She sacrificed much blood to the plamor gods but it looks way better than my first kit, barely a nub to be seen. She wants more kits now!
>Backlog
MG Nu Ver KA
MG HyakuShiki 2.0
MG Tallgeese (DM)
Re 1/100 Efreet Custom
HG Gundam Leopard
HG Hi-Nu Gundam Amazing with LEV A and LEV D
HG Graze Ein
>I have a problem
4/4
>>14271386
Cool, I'll see if I can hit up the Laurel store on my way up next time. Thanks for the heads up!
Also, if you're ever down south on 495, there is a store in Annandale and Centreville named Lilthingamajigs. They have a pretty good selection of Gunpla from SD to PG's. A little stingy, but there are some gems, like I managed to get the Unicorn Destroy WITH the head display for $27. You get a 20% discount on any kit over $25, but idk if that's just their way to mark things up, and sell it at a regular price. Still a good place if you want something now, rather than having to wait a while for a delivery.
>>14271303
Adam wasn't in that video.
>>14270414
It snaps on, it's a slight tension fit. Attaching/removing the piece stresses the clip over time.
Wow, the mods are really cracking down today. Good job, mods!
![[HorribleSubs] Gundam Build Fighters Try - 21 [720p].mkv_snapshot_05.36_[2016.05.16_21.55.14].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/tLm5cHE.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gundam Build Fighters Try - 21 [720p].mkv_snapshot_05.36_[2016.05.16_21.55.14].jpg")
>>14271740
I've taken apart and reassembled RG kits numerous times and I feel the shoulder clips are the least likely place for something to break. Like, if it isn't fitting don't force it in. How hard is it?
>>14271809
Obviously I don't force it. It just happens. Only way to fit it on is to slide it down, correct? That puts a bit of tension on the "arms" of the piece until it gets into the correct place. Doing this a few times can weaken a piece.
>Commission work
>Not even cutting off the flags
Where can I get a refund?
>>14271686
Oh, right. I remember on one of the Tested podcasts Adam said he's never built gunpla before and always had an impression that snapfit kits are kiddy, and was impressed when someone told him that Bandai's MG and PG kits are actually extremely well engineered.
This might be interesting.
>>14271826
Bro, don't take this the wrong way, even though you totally will cause all you hamfisted faggots are the same, but you got some serious hamfists if you broke THAT piece. Like, maybe this hobby isn't for you. Maybe you should pick up a hobby for hamfisted people like yourself and leave the gunpla to God's Chosen People.
>>14271833
Was cutting the flags specified? Because not everyone normally does it, surprisingly
>>14271826
>muh scientific explanation
yeah you are a real special snowflake and when things break you blame IT not YOU.
you are a ham hand, get the fuck over it.
>>14271834
>This might be interesting.
It is going to be fun to see him hyped for the multicolored runners and engineering of the MGs.
>>14271868
GM Cardigan.
>>14271826
People have been able to play around with just the inner frame assembled. This is when the frame is most vulnerable to undue stress and yet they still manage to keep their shit together
>>14271847
Typically when one is paying $100 for a kit, they want to have a kit looking the best it can.
I don't really like IBO but will I like making the 1/100 Barbatos since it's one of the cheapest 1/100 scale models I've seen?
>>14271883
Yeah, but if it's not specified that the safety nubs out to be cut, the guy commissioned to do it probably won't.
Besides, even if it is custom and commissioned, I find it very slightly absurd to be paying $100 for a HG, seeing as though they're the only ones AFAIK that come with safety flags
>>14271888
It's a nice kit. One of the reasons it's cheap is that it isn't technically a MG and is simpler than them in several areas (Like the hands).
Also be aware that the regular 1/100 barbatos doesn't come with the mace.
And if you aren't a fan then why buy it just because it's cheap? Save up and get something you actually want.
>>14271883
There's some cheaps MGs, like the Zaku 2.0, or the Ball. Even the RX-78-2 3.0 or the Origin version can easily be found around 40€. Better save up than do a kit you're not really interested in.
>>14271921
I guess you're right about that. Is the MG Guncannon good or is it a little dated?
>>14271931
It's quite dated for a MG. Not very poseable, but if you just want a shelf piece,it looks okay, I suppose. http://dalong.net/review/mg/m45/mg45_p.htm
>>14271945
Darn. I wish my favorite 0079 suit got more love.
