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Gunpla/Plamo General
***READ THE GUIDE***
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Tr8UyF2Xg5Ojqw0sxcO7oIG7IIsJPes3lMO5pHZKu5o
***READ THE GUIDE***
For those new to gunpla/plamo or even just new to this thread; please read the guide. Please read it before asking questions as there is a chance it has already been answered there.
For those unfamiliar, "plamo" is a shortened form of "plastic model". If it's made of plastic, someone can probably help you here.
If you're new, you're gonna fuck up. Don't worry! If you're experienced, don't 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
December Restock: http://pastebin.com/X2Tm7zXK
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Old Thread: >>13633742
Our next Group Build!
Field Repair
Basically what this means is that rather than the mobile suit being fresh out of a factory, it's quite the opposite. Whether it's trudging through dense jungles or dodging debris in asteroid belts, your mobile suit has seen some better days.
You've been out in the field for quite a long time now, nearly half a year of active duty in the front lines and your personal mobile suit's pretty banged up. What's worse is the fact that there isn't a maintenance bay within several thousand kilometers of your local area that's capable of making any major repairs. Your unit's engineering crew has resorted to patch work and jury-rigging to keep your machine operational. Stray fire might have crippled its legs and arms or otherwise dealt considerable damage to a mobile suit's systems meanwhile some units have simply lost bits of armor and panels to the elements and have been forced to patch weld metal sheets over the exposed inner workings.
In any case it's beaten to hell but somehow you and your team have somehow kept it chugging along and now command's ordered all units operating in your theatre to fall back to form a defensive line against the enemy offensive.
Deadline: http://strawpoll.me/6294603
Send submissions to: [email protected]
>>13638215
give it up m8
>>13638249
Nah, I'm gonna get you fags to be a community
>>136382551. They wouldn't kill Han when they renewed him for a new trilogy
2. Han doesn't have kid's since they Retconned half the old lore.
3.Kylo has no reason to kill Han let alone fuck with him since he's clearly out for Jedi's.
Final haul of the year.
Hopefully HLJ has the MS Armor 01 and the GM in stock by the time I can actually order them for the group build
>>13638273Disney retconned the old lore so J.J could fuck around with it and do whatever he wants in the films without being forced to follow the expanded universe.
http://strawpoll.me/6288524
Vote Pink!
>>13637790
I have the Mr. Hobby nippers, Xuron 2175ET, and Tamiya Side Cutters. My order would be
Tamiya > Xuron 2175 > Mr. Hobby
The mr. hobby nippers are not nearly as sharp as the other two. The xurons are also very comfy if you have larger hands.
>>13638553
I also like the xurons for their interesting cross-blade setup, it really slices the plastic instead of pinching it, the tamiya's are sharper but still can leave a "pit" because it's basically pinching the pieces
>>13638571
I agree. Use nippers to just cut the part off the sprue then files and sandpaper to get rid of the nub with minimal stress marks and no chance of pitting.
Best way as a snapfag, but it's faster to just flush cut with good nippers and putty then paint.
>>13638792
>you wouldn't download a car
>>13638792
>le ebin reddit post
Are gundam markers worth it or is it best to just use a standard mechanical pencil?
>>13638553
>>13638571
>>13638620
My hands are normal sized though, will it be such a problem? If not I'll get the 2175.
>>13638969
how much money are you willing to spend on nippers. like your top dollar amount
>>13638989
$20, considering it's not my cash but a gift and I dislike asking for more from my friend.
>>13638990
just get the Xuron 2175
>>13638996
Ok, sounds good. Thanks.
>>13638918
>things cant exist before rebbit
you are just proving that you go to reddit anon
but its ok.....................han dies.....................
>>13638116
>>13638130
>>13638034
Sorry. I misread and thought it said "December 25, 2015"
I''ll go and commit sudoku now.
Proto gouf progress. Don't feel like bending the heat rod, not even sure how much I can do it without it breaking.
>>13638553
Yeah, the mr hobby nipper is pretty much average considering the price.
Dr. Soda
>>13639520
only the dankest members will get this /gpg/ Meme Classic
This doesn't look that good.
Is there such a thing as a topcoat that you can handbrush on?
>>13639972
Future
It's gloss
>>13639972
Future is meant to be handbrushed since it creates fumes otherwise. Too bad it's gloss and not the flat coat you're looking for.
>>13639978
Ok. How did you know I was looking for flat coat though? 2spoopy
>>13639982
Because you're a newfag.
>>13639978
You can add Tamiya flat base. But be careful as too much flat base can make the coat less transparent.
>>13639877
You're right, it could use some lining and better nub removal
>>13638467
Fuck off shitposter. You're ruining /toy/'s build.
![6a1c66d0[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/i5DcGeY.jpg "6a1c66d0[1].jpg")
Aw hell yes, they finally managed to work the most important Qubeley pose in! I've been waiting for this confirmation.
>>13640071
Damn shame about those hands though.
Any place having good Xmas sales?
What's the best kit for jojo poses?
>>13640090
Banzai Hobby has a good selection of kits for 30% off. MG Nu ver Ka is $40 plus shipping.
>>13640092
00 Gundam.
>>13640107
Well, fuck you too.
>>13640111
That's his son as well
>>13640116
>not Jar Jar
Fuck you again.
What should I paint my Gouf troop?Consisting of a Gouf Custom, a Prototype Gouf and a Gouf R35
>>13640151
Zaku green.
>tfw 1/100 Barbatos feels kinda flimsy
I know you get what you paid for, but damn. I hate how the waist plate keeps falling off when I try to pose it on my action base.
>>13640107
This makes me laugh that there is someone out there that thinks that would piss people off. It probably does but it is like spotting a guy who spends his days trying to piss people off.
Okay so no one answered my question about GM left trigger hands last thread so I am just gonna get a GM K9 since it is probably the only one with left trigger hands. Unless anyone knows a cheaper GM with two trigger hands
>>13640107
This makes me laugh that there is someone out there that thinks that would piss people off. It probably does but it is like spotting a guy who spends his days trying to piss people off.
>>13640188
Wow fucking 4chan is acting weird. I aborted this comment but i guess it still went through
>>13640191
Actually, the GM Quel has a left trigger hand.
>>13640205
I WANT TO KISS YOU.
Thanks you saved me some dosh from buying this instead of getting the GM K9.
>>13640249
Just keep in mind that it doesn't have a peg slot, so it might be a little loose. Not that there are any guns with a peg for a left-hander besides the K9 anyway.
should I go with the graze or the graze custom, can't decide which I like more, also im a snapfag
>>13640191
>>13640249
You do know Dalong fucking exists, right? It's in the guide, we mention it constantly, it comes up in basically any thread. There's pics with everything, instructions and comparisons with cigarette boxes for size. How new are you?
>>13640271
Both m8.
>>13639877
It never does. Try reading the guide sone time.
Hey niggas, can you guys help me pick between some modelkits for my friends present?
Amazon cancelled my order of the grimore so i cant really decide what to get him without a proper review.
The ones im looking at right now are the graze, kampfer/zaku amazing, and that four blades blue guy from g reconguista, any suggestion for kits under $17 and fulfilled by amazon(low on funds after buying gifts and amazon cancelling at last minute) would be great.
>>13640285
I'd still recommend the grimoire, but can't go wrong with the Graze to get someone hooked.
>>13640285
Graze is great, Kampfer is also nice. G-Reco has designs that are considered a bit odd, and while it isn't bad as a suit I don't think most people would prefer it to those other 2.
Get the Graze m8, it's from the new show, has inner frame and great articulation and is a fun grunt suit. If your bud is a hardcore UC fan then go with Kampfer.
Another amazing HG grunt is the Genoace/Genoace 2.
I just blew 6 of my new year campaign entries on the MG set choice. I suddenly feel retarded for being too greedy. Should I have picked something more modest instead?
Fuck.
>>13640254
I need a left hand for my GM Powered because the Builder Fed grey hands dont hold the Cartigan machine gun well compared to the regular GM hands
>>13640276
You are getting mad over nothing or might be a troll.
Dalong does not sort the list with something as specific as parts. I already spent a couple hours going through the list looking for a kit in a better price range.
>>13640300
>>13640296
Graze or graze kai?
Besides the white parts are there any differences? The white kinda sticks out like a sore thumb
>>13640335
>Dalong doesn't list part.
>Literally shows the runners and the model after it is built
http://www.dalong.net/review/hg/h146/p/h146_15.jpg
http://www.dalong.net/review/hg/h146/p/h146_runner.jpg
http://www.dalong.net/review/hg/h146/p/h146_r05.jpg
http://www.dalong.net/review/hg/h146/p/h146_j_arm.jpg
No, you just didn't look hard enough. If you cared you would have found it. It isn't hard to check each GM for a quick moment and find that info out. You bet I'm mad, it's stupid to want to find something to help your own model but not use resources provided and brought up constantly.
>>13640335
>blah-blah-blah spoon feedme blah-blah-blah
>>13640335
>troll
There's that word again.
>>13640346
Both are the same except a few parts, so get the normal variant if you like the look. Good thing is if your friend wants the Kai he can swap parts out thanks to the inner frame. Good luck!
>>13640320
Always blow it on the token prize first.
I was lucky this year and got it on my first entry.
I am blowing the rest on the MG ARW
>>13640285
Graze or the Zaku Amazing is a good pick. The Zaku Amazing was my first gunpla after coming back into this hobby
>>13640296
>>13640300
>>13640352
>>13640356
Thanks guys i guess ill just get him the graze im still bummed about the grimore since i thought it would,look good next to his turn a.
>>13640363
No prob. Expect flags to be raised. Post pics.
>>13640347
I said Dalong does not sort the list based on specific parts.
Meaning that there is no list of parts that all the kits have.
You are only making yourself mad over nothing I have said.
>>13640349
>>13640351
Keep reacting over nothing
>>13640369
Hes a snapfag so dont expect much but he has had a genuine interest in gundam ever since the ps2 journey to jaburo game.
>>13640371
Why would he make a universal parts list if you can check the individual runners of each suit? Less work on him if you're too lazy to check the damn pages of suits he is buying with his money so YOU can find out anything you want about them. Entitled brat.
>>13640375
Well, panel lining and topcoat can go a long way. If he refuses then to do that at least it's stupid that he would keep his models in such a basic state. Enough of looking at great builds for inspiration (and bitching at him) should bring him around.
>>13640381
I think the most he can do is panel lining since he doesnt have the tools and shit for it.
I can lend him my airbrush or whatever but i ran out of the topcoating ever since i fell out of the hobby.
>>13640191
Blue Destiny Unit 03
>>13640383
Well, let him try it at your house or something. Monitor him so he doesn't put those craft store acrylics in and break the airbrush. Then after he makes a custom and sees if he wants to continue building that way he can buy his own airbrush.
>>13640378
Dalong does not neatly organize the info pages so I missed that Quel had a left trigger hand compared to the K9 page that has all hand parts in one picture. I was looking at the pictures with the assumption that if the kit came with additional hands are gonna be in one picture.
If you are gonna be mad just be mad that I never combed through all GM/grunt kit pictures with a fine tooth comb
I wish the Metal Build Gundam Exia Repair was a tad bit cheaper. I've never wanted a set this badly before.
Anyone own it? Additionally are there any other sets with battle damage like that?
>>13638211
Hmm, it'd need that chest emblem changed to be properly svensk. That's the Japanese Police emblem afterall.
>>13640403
>just be mad I didn't try to find what I was looking for
You think?
>>13640396
>here bro youre covering it wrong, why dont i hold your hand and gently teach you how to coat it
Plz no
>>13640429
Don't deny yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXfxUVjHFl0
Can't seem to figure out how to attach the top part of the Tryon-3's backpack, it just keeps hanging. Could anyone help?
>>13640413
Yeah I know but I scowered the Swedish hobby sites and all I could find was some "polis" in the 1950s style and I had to order London metropolitan police decals from a German site to get the blue and yellow. I thought there'd be some ready made V70 decals I could cannibalize but there wasn't. I'd love to replace the cherry blossom with some putty and an decal but there weren't any. Perhaps I should get Samuel decal on the case
>>13640501
>>13640584
Oh. That's too bad. It reflects the low status of the hobby in Sweden, I suppose. You'd expect them to have more enthusiasm for miniature building what with the long winters, and their local arms industry projects like SAAB fighters, Hägglund CV-90's and other sexy stuff.
>Bandai will never make G-Self + High Torque Pack
Well, fuck you, Bandai, I will give my money to Koto and buy this and make my High Torque Packsomeday.
>>13640594
There are a lot more of those, swedish airforce planes are quite common and decals for them as well. But for police work I mostly find police decals for real size cars.
dubs chooses which Valkyrie color scheme I choose for my RG zeta paint job
>>13640732
green and purple
>>13640732
beige and grey
Help me /m/ I'm going to make my first Zaku II, but I'm not sure about the colors. I'm not really feeling any of them. I'm feeling 3.
>>13641003
I think 1 would look best irl
>>13640732
>>13640773
Main purple, sub green
Reminder to please refrain from giving advice if you are not personally familiar with what you are talking about
>>13641003
I'd go for the third one
I'm going to order my first Gunpla HGUC kit, as a sort of Christmas present for myself, and since it's my first I want to avoid painting for now and just understand the basics of building a kit. I know the term you folk use is "snapfag", so I assume it's relatively easy for most people to cut and snap the pieces together, but I don't want to be too ambitious and fuck things up. I definitely don't have deft hands, I'll tell you hwhat.
Anyway, I want to know if there is anyone else posting in this general living in the Netherlands, and if they know any good stores with a decent selection of gunpla. I've only found Gundam Market and A Space Oddity - Space Oddity being relatively expensive, and Gundam Market, while cheaper, only have 30 out of 172 models in stock. Are these two my only domestic options, or will I have to order internationally?
>>13641317
Read the guide faggot
Haven't built a gunpla model in about 7 months, mostly because I got so discouraged by my ability to de-nub and panel line I just gave up compared to /m/'s dope models but I'mthinking about picking a MG Kampfer, MG Zaku II and MG Hyaku Shiki, anyone have those/could just give a small review?
Also I'm slowly making my way through ZZ, what are other essential Gundam series? I'm just watching ZZ so I don't miss anything leading to Char's Counterattack then I'm watching Unicorn, maybe Wing, and Reconguista in G then moving onto Iron Orphans.
Is there anything I'm missing? Already seen MSG79, Zeta, and 08th MS.
>>13641321
Quality reply, friend.
I did.
Read my post again, I'm asking for domestic stores, not American or Japanese ones.
>>13641337
You obviously did not read the guide
>>13641362
Point me to a Dutch store that's in the guide then, buddy.
If you're trying to be clever and point me to Amazon.nl, bad luck, I've already looked there and they genuinely have nothing.
Is there a place I can buy pre painted models?
I just really want a nice looking God and master Gundam and I don't want it to look bad by me painting it myself.
>>13641003
I'm partial to four but, I agree I think 1 will probably look best ir l>>13641046
>>13641397
Then buy the robot damashii figures. It will be cheaper than commissioning someone to paint up any of the models nicely.
What's the best 1/144 gelgoog to get?
>>13641664
jäger
>>13641664
A/C, the Jaeger is ancient.
>>13641317
fellow first world Eurofag here. You have to order internationally. It won't taste good paying for freight and customs, but everyone in your country selling the stuff did the same and then have store expenses and have to make a profit on top of that. Fuck them.
>>13641664
gelgoog/gelgoog cannon
you can make a Johnny Ridden custom or any of the MSV Gelgoog shown in the newer Johnny Ridden manga.
>>13641664
All of them
>>13638211
Bit late to the party but is that Ingram a Malaysian Police custom?
>>13641693
The price I get from the gundam-market.nl site for a HG is €24 - 26 with shipping for any of them, is that a decent price, as a Eurofag?
>>13641317
>>13641693
Gonna agree with anon here. Buying for Nippon land is the most cost effective way to get kits for Euros.
>>13641755
>€24 for an HG
>>13641781
Don't make small purchases then, you'll always get fucked by shipping
>>13641741
No, I was aiming for this. Didn't know the word was the same though. Yellow/blue seems to be the international police color nowadays.
Like I said I had to use a London Metropolitan police scheme to even get close, more about that earlier in this thread.
>>13641792
Hey, I know what you could do! You could replace that chest symbol with a Volvo emblem! I mean, who says it has to be the police badge? The centre chest represents the same as the centre hood, and if you want a Swedish Patlabor with a Swedish police car centre profile, what else could you use?
>>13641797
Why does Indiana Jones look like he shit himself during a rave?
>>13641781
On the other hand, if I ordered the same HG from a Nip site let's say, Hobby Link Japan or AmiAmi, I would pay roughly the same price in total, give or take €2 - 3, and I'd have to wait for at least a week or more.
I'd say the extra one or two europlops, pocket change, is worth only having to wait literally a day.
I just finished building my first gunpla, a 00 Gundam like the guide suggests. Are the swords/guns supposed to feel loose in the hands?
>>13641809
post pics
>>13641804
Because he shit himself during a rave, ya dimwit. Don't you watch Fox TV anymore, or what?
>>13641804
Because he aged like shit and prolly wore clothes that fit him good 20 something years ago. Fishers acting is worse but hey thats what you get when you get washed up actors to play their roles
>>13641813
>watching TV anymore
people still do this?
>>13641811
I will later, by "just finished" I meant "just finished and then went to work"
>>13641798
Haha, not a bad idea, domestic production for things such as advanced military systems are often a major part of selling these systems abroad, just look at the Brazilian Gripen deal with Embraer. If I ever get good enough to try out painting I'll try to do a better Swedish police patlabor. The whole Idea was born from the patlabor TV episode where they visist Clancy's NYC patlabor unit in a dream sequence. "build your country's patlabor" could be a cool group build some day
What are you working on today? I'm making new thrusters for the backs of the bawoo legs because the originals are just these weird square thingsand I lost them
just bought my first kit, HGSE Aile Strike
time to fuck it up :^)
http://banzaihobby.com/xmas-sale/bandia-gunpla-etc
xmas sale xmas sale xmas sale
Should I buy a Sinanju Stein with my bonus? Or should I buy something else?
>>13641946
Is it better than HLJ's sale?
>>13641955
PG Banshee for $135.
What do you think?
>>13641986
>it's fucking shit
okay.jpeg
>>13641602
Thanks looking into them. They seem to be of nice quality.
Are they looked down upon here?
>>13641992
go to their /toy/ thread, they'll be more helpful if not less condescending to you
>>13641907
>>13642006
As a Bawoo lover, I want to see the finished version when it's done.
>REVIVE this REVIVE that
>still no HG Mk-V or Turn-X
>>13642016
thanks, this kit has been a struggle but also a lot of fun and I learned a lot by trying new stuff
>>13641907
>>13642006
you're a good man
>>13642005
Alright thanks anon
>>13642022
Please don't acknowledge Snapfit-kun
Is the image flooder gone?
beamknight87 pls go
>>13640092
AGE-1 can be pretty good.
>>13642158
Is the MG DX good for jojo poses?
>>13642097
>>13642103
non you are the shitposter, get fucking rekt
alright guys, what model you got for xmas this year?
>>13640667
Shit, what is this?
>>13642176
MG Shin Musha Gundam, MG Turn X and MG Epyon.
>>13642181
1/35 Heavyguard Type II from Border Break.
>>13642176
not a model, but a brand new metal build exia repair is freaking great
>>13638211
I see Ukraina flag.
Alrighty, gonna try again. For those of you who do dioramas and shit like that, know of ANY 1/100 human infantry figures? Modern (post 60s preferred) or fictional are greatly appreciated.
>>13642176
>HG RX-78-2 Revive
>HG GM Cold Type
>HG Prototype Gouf
>MG F91
>MG Crossbone
>MG Turn X
>Kotobukiya Nine Ball Armored Core ver.
Hype as fuck for Nine Ball and Turn X.
>>13642176
None, yet. I'm still trying to figure out which MG to order.
How do I git gud at manipulating putty
I can deal with small parts but I make a kess with anything that isn't solid
>>13642176
I bought myself an Acguy because I really liked 2250 Miles Across North America
>>13642385
I'm not sure what your referencing could you just tell me, I think I do know but I am not 100 percent sure. My mom just died so I am over thinking things.
>>13642415
http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_-_Acguy:_2250_Miles_Across_North_America
>>13642176
My secret santa is awesome holy shit.
>>13642356
you gotta practice
also what kind of putty are you using
>>13642191
Any help, guys?
Did anyone here acquire any of the new Gundam Front models?
Looking for opinions etc.
>>13642809
I have a feeling most people have no idea, if someone knew they might say so, but they won't say no because it might exist
1/100 is a pretty uncommon scale, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's hard to find or doesn't really exist
>>13642820
Well thanks for nothing
>>13642835
fuck off baby dick
>>13642191
1/100 is the worst scale.
At least do yourself a favor and make 1/144
>>13642869
>>13642856
Thanks for nothing
>>13642869
>scale Wars
Is this really a thing we have to do?
Is image spammer gone finally?
>>13642891
If thats true i may finally like gunpla general again, well once that snapfag tripfag disappears
So my mid year campaign prize arrived today. It turns out that only the gold parts are plated. The rest are that gloss injected swirly plastic.
I know,
>nubs on plated kits
I can fix them up a bit, and the plated look fits with the Tryon 3's theme.
>>13642191
Search for 15mm instead of 1/100. It's a tabletop war gaming scale that is roughly 1/100 scale in size.
>>13642946
Its especially confusing because IIRC this is what it looked like when they were promoting it at conventions.
>>13642820
Eh, figured it was worth a shot.
I hear ya on the scale thing, though.
>>13642856
Fuck off faggot
>>13642869
I don't mind anything relatively close to 1/100, but it's not gunpla I'm working with, and it's only on 1/100 scale.
>>13642869
>1/100 is the worst scale.
Why so?
>>13642982
It's safe to assume that every spoilered image is a Star Wars spoiler from now on.
For anybody who hasn't seen the movie yet, I'd advise opening no spoiler tagged images or spoilered text if you've somehow dodged it this far.
>>13642897
Just filter him. It's the best thing I've ever done.
>>13643125
thanks,but sadly I already saw the spoiler thing yesterday
>>13642897
yeah it's been slowly healing although some of our builders moved over to /toy/
>>13643137
>all of the builders moved over to /toy/
why else is there a low amount of OC and the blind leading the blind
>>13643132
It's unfortunately nearly impossible to avoid.
Fortunately this is the only spoiler anybody cares about, so nobody spoiled the rest of the plot.
is hg full armor unicorn destroy mode kit anygood? I don't really know much about gundam models but I want to know if I got an at least ok kit as a gift for a friend
>>13643155
perfect
pretty big guy for an HG and has some flash with the destroy mode
your friend will be happy
>>13643169
noice, thanks bud
>>13643154
There's really nothing to spoil though in the rest of the movie.
>>13641317
Side7.nl also has kits but the prices are they same. I buy from them occasionally just to support the hobby. I visit the states once a year to see family and buy a shitload and fill two suitcases. It sucks no matter what in the Netherlands, I even have trouble finding spray booth materials, it's like the whole country hates gunpla.
>>13642176
Don't know what my bro sent just yet. It's clearly a more recent MG from the size and shape.
That and a GP Base stand, because the paper he put on that is thinner and I can see the writing through it.
>>13642953
That's actually not a bad idea at all. Thanks! might give it a shot
>>13642176
1/72 x wing!
Get it while it lasts
>>13643631
Link?
First-time builder here, just ordered HGUC GM and Jegan overAmazon
Have everything but the paint and markers
You think that those are good starter kits? And is the lack of detailing going to be a problem?
>>13643123
Its purpose is to placate hamhanded snapfags who lack the dexterity to properly build gunpla in its true 1/144 scale. Since these fuckers lack the precision and dexterity to work with the superior 1/144 scale, which scales well with everything else, 1/100 is a gateway scale that lets more drivel into the hobby. 1/100 is a wholly unnecessary scale. If you want big go for a 1/60 otherwise stick with 1/144 since its what Gunpla is meant to be.
>>13643745
GMs are excellent beginner kits. The lack of details is perfect, actually, for practicing your paint techniques.
>>13642176
These
Anyone else strip the gold from an MG Hyaku Shiki 2.0?
Been submerging the gold runners in purple power for a little over 8 hours now, and while some parts are mostly the opaque runner, there are parts with most of the gold still on. Should I continue to PP it overnight, or get to scrubbing? I don't plan to get to building it until next week so I'm not in a rush to strip the paint.
>>13643752
This is the stupidest drivel I've read all day.
>>13638211
>Zeta Blu-ray Release
>New MG zeta 2.0
>SEED HD Remaster
>New MG Strike RM + Team Zala MGs
how likely are we gonna get new MGs along with the release of pic related?
>>13643752
Poorfag detected
>>13643782
snapfag detected
>>13642176
PG Unicorn with the led set
>>13643822
How much did that set you back? I want a PG, and I dont have a unicorn yet but I dont know if I can bring myself to spend all that money on a kit at once
G 2015Sorry for the blur
>tfw you are too inept/lazy to finish your customs
>tfw you will never finish the 1/144 10/80
>>13643793
unlikely
I've read some unsavory things about the Exia MG. Exia is one of my favorite gundams but would getting the NG 1/100 be better than the MG considering it's cost?
>>13644114
What issues? And it depends on the amount of detail and junk you want in your model. Any shortcomings in manufacture can be rectified if you know your way around with tools.
>>13644114
why would you get anything but the rg?
if it has an rg, that is it's definitive version.
>>13644147
This pretty much. The RG is fucking golden, as are most RGs.
>>13644147
>1/144
>>13642815
I got the Zeta RG recently but I haven't built it yet
>>13644193
Do it, it's a nice kit. Also hopefully you paint, because otherwise the joint connecting the torso and the hip is pretty crappy.
I'm thinking of dropping money on a decent airbrush setup so I can finally paint it. Before I'd use my roommate's, but now that I moved out I need to get my own.
>>13644191
>Hating 1/144
It takes more skill and patience to work at that scale and give it good detail anyway. I'd say the 1/144 line is secretly the best for modelers but they'll never admit it because muh easy build, size and parts count.
>>13643982
It's fine anon, I like the collection.
>>13644199
to a certain degree. Then eventually if you stick with it you reach Ascended Saiyan Modeler and can make masterpieces at any scale.
>>13644147
>>13644184
I will never understand /m/'s boner for real grades
>>13644114
anyway in terms of looks I would highly recommend the MG
best looking Exia of them all if you ask me
everything else is mostly solid EXCEPT I really hate the GN drive on it
MG GN-X's drive is about a million times better
>>13644195
I probably won't have enough free time until after the holidays.
>>13644199
They're too small, MGs look so much better on your shelves. Ideally everything would be PG size, but that's obviously not viable so I settle for MG
>>13644211
Smaller models means more gundams per square inch.
>>13644199
Personally I think they are too small to really display. Not to mention, yeah,, detailing is a bitch. But to each their own
>>13644114
I like the whole inner frame thing, even though I would totally buy a RE100 Leo.
From the looks of it and what little Ive read though the Exia NG 1/100 isnt a bad kit. Its not like it was made in the 90s. Its probably like buying a large HG.
For what its worth, I'd just save up a little more money and get the MG. In the grand scheme of things it wont matter if you spent an extra 15 dollars or whatever. Thats like a few drinks at the bar.
But if you have like 100 kits and just want an exia for some reason go for the NG.
tldr: Either way though they both seem like decent kits.
>>13644201
Pretty crazy that we ended up with four different animated series during this past year
>>13644231
Indeed, this year was a busy one for Gundam.
>>13644199
>It takes more skill and patience to work at that scale and give it good detail
Patience?
definitely
skill?
no not at all
bigger size = more total surface area = more potential for modification
the only way RGs are any harder is in the sense that working with such tiny pieces is frustrating
MGs and PGs still have more parts than RGs on average and also far more unique engineering
>>13644225
>too small to really display.
Well as long as you don't do something like surround a 1/144 it will be fine. I usually keep my 1/100s on the opposite side of the room from my 1/144.
Either way, some modelers just build models for the sake of building models, and going mainly HGs is most economical.
Not to mention that will be where you see more in terms of selection of kits, even though most of them are shitty or recolors.
>>13643982
that's a pretty sleek pose for barbatos
looks like it's hunting something down
>>13643824
25600 jpy before shipping, handling, customs and taxes, after all that around 46000 yen.
>>13644244
It sucks theres no weapon or custom packs like they make for 1/144.
Not to mention that the MG is pretty much dead. Next year they will probably only release 3 kits, two of which will probably be p-bandai.
Anyone here from Hongkong ?
I'll go there in January so I want to ask where can I buy gunpla for cheap there.
Hongkong can order P-Bandai exclusives right ? Can I get them from hobby shops there ?
>>13644431
Ok there is a store, I cant remember which floor( but it is one of the Upper floors) that as a collection of P-bandai ( likely older ones).
in the same building there also a place that sell 3 party kits and stuff
here is the address
Richmond Commerical Building , 109 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, H.K.
Otherwise you can order from http://www.gkgundamkit.com/ have pick it up locally in HK
>>13639624
i feel both proud to have started it but also depressed that this guy has been spamming it not just on gpg, but the resr of m, v, and r for about 6 months...
>>13644046
10/80sp?
>>13644431
>>13644431
Also I can say that most of the cheaper model stores are located around Mong kok
To anyone who has MG 3.0, I need some help.
Since the copper stickers on the elbows are infamous for peeling off, that means that there's no tolerance there for another layer of anything on the part.
Therefore, am I correct in thinking that if I plan to paint it, I should sand it down (by say, half a mm) to ensure the paint doesn't get scraped off by the bending movement of the elbow?
early morning HG Mass Produced Elf Bullock!
>>13644728
Why do you think we want constant reminders about yesterday's news
>tfw the HG you want for a kitbash looks like shit
I just want a GP01 or GP03 head that looks as good as the RG's
>>13644600
Yeah. I've been working on the project on and off for a year or so.
Converting a GM into a VR turned out to be harder than I thought
>>13644820
it only looks bad because shitty panel lining
also, why not just get the rg then
>hollow finger
For what reason ?
>>13644819
Pictures of gunpla are always fun! I re-arranged my crammed nightstand.
>>13644840
I also want to use the legs, and I need HG to use the Build Fighters backpacks without some custom fabrication work, not quite ready to jump into that yet.
>>13644871
>>13644840
Also the HG V-fin and chin look like shit on the GP01.
>>13638211
Gonna be a pretty busy Christmas, assuming I can end this before January comes.
>>13644885
Also just finished this little guy, how do people paint those tiny as fuck figurines though?
>>13644898
Why do so many people not rotate their pictures? I don't understand.
>>13644915
I fuck up that part and too lazy to fix it
>>13644920
i kinda want that Darth Vader and Stormtrooper plamo
does anyone have it? how is it
>>13644920
We get it.
There's nobody who doesn't know now.
Fuck you.
>>13644819
He wants his pics to be OP since no one else posts OC
>>13644972
Most people here post images from blogs or news and rarely their own stuff.
>>13644940
The Stromtrooper is a easy build with near no need to addition touch up
