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Those of you just joining us, please read this 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!"
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The guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Tr8UyF2Xg5Ojqw0sxcO7oIG7IIsJPes3lMO5pHZKu5o
And a handy guide to other types of plamo:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa/Airfix%20Model%20World%20Specia%20(Scale%20Modelling%20Step-By-Step).pdf
http://www.scalemodelguide.com
Some lineart: http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1
http://gundma.imgur.com/
Paint Matcher: http://scalemodeldb.com/paint
Old thread: >>5334553
First for Turn A Shin has nothing to do with TRY.
>>5338420
>The WD-M01MS ∀ Gundam Shin is a Gunpla appearing in Gundam Build Fighters Honoo Try
Got some bad news for you.
>>5338426
>similar names
>same thing
Okay, kid.
>>5338429
This just in: Eureka Seven AO isn't related to Eureka Seven anymore on the ruling that just because the name is the same that doesn't mean they're related.
Also sequels are no longer related simply by name alone. They must be direct referential sequels and have 100% to do with the main characters of the previous series. Otherwise they have nothing to do with each other.
[spoiler] Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Honoo Try IS part of the TRY series. Which is part of the Build Fighters series.
>>5338437
Guess that means Try Age is in there too.
>>5338441
That means that AGE and Try take place in the same universe. How deep does the rabbit hole go?
Well guys the group build results are in, and it's a revote for the secondary color. For now I'm taking suggestions as to how we should handle the vote again. I can set up another suggestion form, or we can do something else.
>>5338459
Id say we cast what we want in a reply to you
So im gonna say red.
Then look at the reply posts and go on from there
>>5338437
>>5338429
Not to add any confusion, but sometimes sequels have lil or nothing to do with the first. Like warframe being a sequel to dark sector. Both are different from eachother but warframe hints alot to the other, where as honoo has gbf/gbft characters but has nothing to do with the shows
>>5338459
>White
>Other
>Gold
Sweet.
Gather all the results for the secondary that didn't make the first cut and place them into a vote. We can all decide from that
>>5338459
How exactly are we going to make this work? We all get the same model and paint it up with the selected color scheme and post pics?
>>5338476
No we can choose which kit, just gotta do it up in those colors
>>5338404
Will topcoat also hide the swirls in the plastic?
let's not fuck of the secondary color guys. I think White for primary and gold as trim is pretty appealling already
>>5338459
Post the final list of suggestions, I'm sure we had some great ones in the "other" category
>>5338484
somewhat
>>5338488
Wasnt one of the others fallout spoilers?
>>5338470
>>5338471
>>5338476
>>5338481
>>5338487
>>5338488
Fuggit, here's the list of stuff that wasn't included in the voting.
Secondary
dark blue
Deep blue
Gold
Gray
grey
Grey
GREY with BEIGE
Hot Pink
Light green
Lime Green
Navy Blue
Orange
Pale blue
Pink
Purple
Teal
Personally I'm a fan of purple as the secondary.
>>5338476
Pick whatever you want.
>>5338493
>GREY with BEIGE
Seems deece
>>5338493
Teal baby
nice pairing with white and gold imo
>>5338484
It can hide a lot of imperfections to some degree, you can see it do that on that picture, but as always paint hides all
Top coat really improves straight out of box builds though, and its not as involved as painting a full kit. Its standard fare for those who want a good looking kit without bare plastic but don't want to go all the way in painting. Just make sure you panel line before you top coat.
>>5338493
Purple or pink im fine with either or
But wtf is the difference between grey and gray. Is ay ayylmo or was it ey?
>>5338507
More like I missed them.
>>5338507
queen's talk and burger talk?
>>5338420
the character pictured, from TRY, the animated series is the builder of the turn A shin
refer to vol. 9 in this link:
http://gundam-bf.net/hhib/
>>5338519
on this page you can see it next to his black turn A as well as a picture of him at the very bottom
http://gundam-bf.net/hhib/pdf/hhib09.pdf
>>5338384
>>5338386
Dammit, every time I start thinking I may have got gud the elevens make me feel like an amateur again.
>>5338459
So White, Black, and Gold? That's basically tallgeese colors and I can live with that.
>>5338519
I don't think the Catheter Gundam was made by Ral.
>>5338512
Might be that. Only time ive seen grey spelled different was in alien stuff
FAGs seem to be selling pretty damn well. Reprints when?
>>5338526
Oh wait, blue has the most, not black. Still, that works pretty well.
>>5338530
Fucking never
>>5338530
>Kotobukiya
>Reprints
>>5338530
Since it's Koto, between now and never. They usually toss popular molds back into production again but there's no telling when.
>>5338519
Wow, what a faggot.
>>5338536
Koto reprints the Liger Zero kits all the time.
>>5338527
can you confirm that? the manga hasn't been fully translated, so maybe he built it and it somehow made it to the second meijins ownership, who knows? What I do know is that the builders for the other 10 kits shown are accurate.
>>5338536
They actually do new production runs of the popular stuff. They're just really inconsistant about when and which ones. Some of the zoids and frame arms for example.
>>5338493
Blues or reds could be nice
How about secondary colors of our own pickings?
>>5338546
Wasn't the kitty Gaia made by Yuuki's maid and not Kirara?
>>5338519
TAKU != Shinya Shimizu
Do you people seriously just get information out of your asses?
>>5338556
build fighters TRY was ass so yes.
>>5338551
yes it was, that's why the builders name underneath the picture of the kit is Yana Kuramochi, (Yuki's maid) and not Kiara.
So I just made a form of the losers bracket/round 2: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XzyV0nst_zGzUfZudbZ4dtMn3aBxP2cUnP19agGefRk/viewform?usp=send_form
>>5338550
I thought about it, but I'd like some cohesion.
>>5338571
>4 different shades of blue
I don't even know what all these prefixes mean.
>>5338571
So far what we're doing is basically V2 colors. And I am okay with that.
>>5338575
google and wikipedia, bruh.
So I just started getting into Danball Senki and am disappointed to find that there are no kits for Queen or Deqoo Ace, and it seems like absolutely nothing has released since 2014. Anyone happen to have a link to some news sites or know if Bandai plans on releasing more LBX model kits?
How good is the Krylon colormaster line as primer for gunpla? Does it ruin details or the plastic?
>>5338654
It's shit. Any hardware store spray paint is designed to cover large surfaces and will leave your model coated in a thick coat of paint.
>>5338658
I thought Krylon was a legit alternative to hobby primer?
>>5338687
Don't come crying to us when you fill your panel lines with paint.
>>5338687
you can use Krylon but you should get whatever the art/craft one is they make
>>5338654
Mostly use Krylon for resin kits and it can drown out very small details if you spray it heavy. Real Grade details are in a lot of danger of being covered. A quick misting followed by light passes for an even cover works.
Just got home from work to see this awesome gift at the door! Thanks CrashmanX!
(I originally thought the box at the door was the stuff I ordered for your gift, so I was confused at first when I opened it.)
>>5338711
also that professional level wrapping! It is gonna make mine look like a toddler wrapped it.
>>5338715
I know right. Rodger broke out the shiny paper and a shit ton of nice festive papers. He even included a 1/60 scale zeon peppermint energy cane. My poor wrapping pales in comparison
So how do I put Nendoroid heads on BB Neo Zeong?
>>5338766
Eitehr mod the connection or just put a blob of sticky tac on it.
>>5338711
Unfortunately I can't take credit for the wrapping job. Thank the fine folks over at ModelGrade for that, they're super cool and give discounts for the Secret Santa and will wrap it too.
Glad you like it though. I wanted to get you both the Jesta and the Unicorn, but the Jesta was out of stock.
Just finished building the gunpla my SS sent me! SpiderGirl approves.
>>5338386
cont'd
>>5338825
>>5338824
Be sure to topcoat them.
>>5338831
As soon as i can, I will. They do look pretty nice for now.
>>5338842
You didn't put the huge backpack on the IBO one. Are you planning to?
>>5338846
Not particularly. I didn't like the way it looked, or weighed down the model.
>>5338826
>radiation green T-28
it's an incredible hulk
>>5338854
Understandable. Well, it's custom fodder then. My personal input is to use it as a Base Jabber for some unit.
>>5338867
Hmmm. I might just try that. On a different note, I've taken to applying a layer of pledge floor wax on the Astray Reds shield in lieu of Mr.Hobby Top Coat. I'm going to let it dry and will relay the results in the morning.
>>5338647
No clue, all i know is i think i want more after finishing up the Minerva Kai kit.
The hardest stickers are the long rounded ones that go on the arm, there's no way to make em look good.
>>5338916
I've been meaning to see how Pledge works, keep us updated! Also show the bottle too, there's a few places near me selling Pledge but I don't know which bottle to get.
>>5338493
I'd like to throw in my vote for purple, though pale blue seems interesting too.
>pink is winning
>>5338967
I originally tried to use the stickers too but they are indeed pure ass to apply, so I gave up and painted what I could. Looks terrible, but still better than those crummy stickers.
Minerva Kai was actually the first kit I assembled and I just finished the Minerva kit earlier today. I really love these things for being a sort of mid-ground between an SD and HG kit with overall great designs.
Forgot to ask this earlier, but does anyone happen to know how to play the game using the boxes? I assume it has something to do with using those part drums as a sort of dice to determine what is hit/healed/boosted, but I'm too much of a dumb butt to figure the rest out.
>>5339026
the board parts are printed on the inside of the box too.
>>5339026
Same, finished Minerva Kai a few hours ago. Looks good, other than a few missing details (white ring around the head thrusters) and leg is a tad loose , but it's great.
https://playevolution.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/how-to-play-the-lbx-board-mini-game-danball-senki/
Here's the LBX dice game instructions
this has been an endless project. a lot of mistakes made.
>>5339051
glad to move on to something new
>>5338571
Who the fuck keeps voting for pink
If pink wins, everyone do ~grrrl gundams~
Bows, blush marks on the cheeks, seifukus, all that.
Super Fumina need not apply.
>>5339051
>an endless project. a lot of mistakes made
I know that feeling, I can almost taste the end but I've still got a ways to go before I finish, at this point I just really want to get to working on kits in my backlog
>>5339077
There better be at least 6 people submitting for this GB then
Done.
Front skirts, knees, shoulder / pauldrons and head are new.
>>5339096
While I love the Turn A's normal design, I feel like this one would look a LOT better with a more "grunt" like paint job. Something like shades of Tan or shades of grey like the Zeta Plus.
Well it looks like I won't be turning in my trip anytime soon!
It's pretty good.
Is the best way to order from samueldecal through their facebook page?
>>5339139
E-mail him letting him know what you want. He'll give you an estimate. Then you give him the address and send a payment to his paypal.
>>5339139
email is better if you're in a hurry.
>>5338826
That guntank!
Kinda dont want to do Dryon Drei because fucking nubmarks on black plastic.
>>5339137
kotobukiya battle rifle with some pla plate addons.
>>5339167
True true, but then there's this...
Could always peel them off when I can paint, I suppose.
>building first RG
>look at the sticker sheet
>panic
oh god the detail is both horrible and amazing at the same time... I don't know what rank I want my Zaku II to be, why would you give me all of these options
>>5338826
cont'd
>>5339198
>>5339192
RGs come with stickers not water slides?
That's kinda disappointing.
>>5339264
what do you expect, it's bandai.
Even PGs dont come with waterslides.
>>5339268
Dont P-Bandai kits come with waterslides? Why does Bandai force everyone to buy Chink knick offs with their hatred of waterslides.
>>5339328
p-bandai kits do, as well as the ver.ka kits.
Fucking insulting how the PG unicorn and banshee come with stickers.
>>5339328
Bandai kits are made to be super easy to build so they can sell to a wider pool of people. Stickers are easier for the casual builder to apply.
>>5339328
Ease of use.
I would be less pissed if bandai could just keep their own water decal in stock instead of backordered forever. (And also release more variations)
>>5339204
cont'd
>>5339418
>>5339420
Update: Pledge as a top coat on the shield seems to have worked pretty well. It is shinier and less toy-like. Sorry for the bad photo
>>5339427
Also, this is what I used. The big bottle was fairly cheap; around 6 dollars. Keep in mind, I've had this for over a year, so as long as you're using it for toys/gunpla, it should last a long time.
Ok Ottawanon, the amazon storefront finally got it's shit together and sent everything out. You should get it by the end of 2016 if my sources are correct and canada is in fact some bottomless asshole of taxes.
>>5339452
>End of 2016
lol I hope you mean by the end of 2015
>>5339456
No it'll be in time for the next SS
>>5339432
how do people apply this stuff anyway
do you just dip the parts right in it?
BEEP BEEP MOTHAFUCKA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PJluPR1EQw
>>5339460
airbrush or handpaint
>>5339460
For mine I used an old paintbrush. If you do decide to go this route, i recommend smooth, slow strokes.
>>5339427
Can you take another picture? Really interested in how this turns out
>>5339421
cont'd
>>5339563
hnnng those metalics
I fucked up, British Columbia SS
>>5338817
If you had mentioned you were from Reddit they would have given you this extra stuff.
>>5339577
Wait what actually happened? It says it got here but I never heard of it.
I'm not home when packages arrive but I'd expect my family to mention if a package arrived
>>5339604
Forgot my relevant image
Operation Huckebein,.
>Wing Gundam head
>Heavily modified Sinanju shoulders.
>Victory Gundam legs and torso (have to extend leg with plaplate)
>Airmaster arms
>Airmaster front and side skirts
>Exia Dark Matter Booster
>Titans color scheme
>>5339604
>"We didn't order anything"
>"Must be the wrong address?"
>>5339608
You do realize Victory is a tiny shit, right?
>>5339615
Katoki proportions
>>5339608
that looks awesome, but victory is a midget so the proportions will be way off
Here you go, man. The IBO is still drying, but I think the red astray came out looking good.
>>5339623
Wouldn't that still be the same size as the other Victory kit?
>>5339628
>seam lines on the arms
>>5339604
>>5339607
It's most definitely an error on my end, considering this was my first time shipping anything internationally. If it gets sent back to me I'll send it with proper shipping, second time's the charm.
>>5339628
>Seam lines
BUUUUUT...
>Dem knee vents all painted crisply and shit.
Evens out.
>>5339563
>>5339672
This makes me sad. I barely finished anything this year. What a waste.
>>5339628
how smooth does it get on the curved pieces? about to go get me some pledge
>>5339672
That blue with gold trim looks so damn good
>>5338540
> all the time
You are out of your goddamn mind. There was a 7 year gap between the HMM line starting (2006) and the re-release campaign (2013). Most kits had a 100% markup on the market.
>>5339677
Really well actually. Like I said - just use smooth, slow brush strokes when applying a layer.
>>5339563
Dude. How did you do that blotchy red/black metallic finish?
>>5339677
It self levels pretty well if you hand brush it. You just need to use a napkin to wick away excess future.
I never airbrushed it
>>5339582
Well, I said it was for a secret santa and used the Reddit coupon so that should've been clear enough, ah well.
>>5339636
I didn't give my full name did I? That probably didn't help any
If you do ship it back, it would probably be better if I gave you my college's address, I'm there 80% of the time and they encourage students get stuff delivered there since there will always be someone to pick it up.
The only issue is the winter break, depending on the timing it might have to wait until next year. Either way I'll probably message GG sometime soon so he can forward you the details.
>>5339582
What are clear files used for anyways?
They can only fit like 1 sheet of paper.
>>5339679
that's all custom-cut pla plate BTW
>>5339712
marble something something, there are tutorials
>>5339723
>I take it this can be spayed in a garage, as in it's not as harmful as paint
it fumes like a bitch and not in a good way
while it may not have harsh solvents, it is pretty fucking harmful and you will be airing out your garage well into the next year trying to get rid of the smell
word to the wise: don't spray future, it was never designed for it and it fucking shows, use a brush
>>5339751
I've sprayed it with a drop of Windex. It was a bit watery but fine otherwise. What are you talking about?
>>5339757
>drop
doesn't sound like you sprayed it much
I sprayed it straight and thinned 1/3 with iso, same thing: it starts to fume and you are standing in a literal fog soon after (after about 3-5ml of it is sprayed).
>>5339766
Don't thin it with alcohol. Use ammonia based window cleaner. It shoupdnt be misting and you should be using a spraybooth. Moreover you only add a drop because too much windex and harm any acrylic paint underneath and potentially make a coat uneven. I've had it happen to me. It also sounds like your pressure is too high, I would use 8 to 12 with slower passes.
>Check the hlj holiday sale
>Its fucking nothing
>>5339801
i found some decent things if you're willing to build outside of gunpla
>>5339672
That Dunbine. HGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGN
>>5339801
I'd prob consider getting the HG Zeta if I didnt have a backlog from ss/Christmas and 2 kits in jan. Other than that its pretty underwhelming
>>5339892
There's no Dunbine there.
Taking a week and a half off of work for Xmas starting next week. Which of these should I build?
Should I do a straw poll so you guys can vote and I can check the results by end of office hours Friday because I'll be busy as shit the next few days and might not be able to track votes on the thread.
Note, only gonna be snapfagging it.
>>5340058
I'd start with the adidas.
>>5340058
Paint the PS4
>>5340078
Already built. Masking and painting it was a bitch though, never again.
I have never done any Gunpla, however I used to play wargames and have built models for those. Would you guys say that this guy is a good model to start with? I read the sticky, I just want some more opinions
>>5340089
What was your inspiration behind this paint scheme? Your bed sheets?
>>5340058
zeong. zeong a cute.
>>5340078
>not the batman
pleb
>>5340092
I've heard lots of good things about Grimoire, been thinking of picking one up. Its an HG so it should be a good start, and in all honesty anything modern by bandai will treat you well
>>5340106
thanks, I appreciate it. I may have to pick it up then
How is Bandai's 1/72 X-Wing? Been thinking about picking it up since it's my favorite starfighter and it's pretty cheap.
>>5339672
I like that Dijeh.
>>5340092
>>5340130
It's a top tier HG man, can't go wrong with it. Good articulation, easy build, solid details and damn do customs of it look great. This is not mine, but is an example of how a color scheme and some slight mods make it look. They changed the eye.
>>5339563
oh shit, you did apply those nightmare decals to the gallignigant?
>>5340181
Those aren't his. He's posting yearly compilations from Japan.
>>5340131
It's good, though the decals/stickers kinda hide the panel lines on certain parts so it's better if you can' paint it some
>>5339892
it's an abigor, you fucking moron
>>5339328
some p bandai kits come with water slides, some don't
Finished Hyakuren
>>5340058
One of the PGs, I'd say the Zeta myself.
Finished one half of my Secret Santa gifts. I still have the Prototype Gouf, but I am saving that until the New Year.
>>5340338
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>>5340355
Bu-But muh War in the Pocket.
So ive had an order on amazon in "preparing for shipment" for about the last 5 days. Should I email em and ask whats going on?
>>5340361
At least use the other helmet for a future custom then.
>>5340410
call them, it's much faster and efficient
>>5340552
Would but im at work. Just send them an email so now gotta wait
So many decals, I'm pretty nervous
>>5340593
Don't worry. If you screw up you'll be the only one to know, even then you'll forget about it after a couple nights.
BREAKING NEWS:
The notorious thief, Mock, was just spotted stealing parts from local citizen Gogg.
>>5340634
The victim had this to say: "He was ac-tually a really good guy, needless to say im z'shocked."
>>5340639
As of yet Mock has not given back the legs. The reason he said confused all onlookers, as when confronted he started shouting "P-BANDAI!" at the top of his lungs. More news at 11.
>>5340644
I honestly think a Mock with some added Zeon aquatic suit pieces would make a cool water MS, like add some fins and maybe some spiky shoulder pieces and paint it some shade of blue.
>>5340646
Not on this one, sorry. Have plans, I was the anon posting about the Full Armor Gundam Mock who got this for SS. Maybe if there's a sale on them in the future I'll get a few, currently have too much plamo to work on.
>>5340649
I might do it at some point, since Mock's are so cheap. What do you think would be a good weapon for it? Planning on it being some kind of ship sinker with something like the Deathscythes radar jammers.
>>5340653
Good luck then, I may eventually follow suit. Do you like the idea of a harpoon? Kotobukiya has harpoon guns for cheap, I am waiting on 2 for the Gogg Mako thing I posted about (and then some shitposter copied and pretended to be me).
>>5340658
Harpoon sounds cool, thanks for the idea senpai. Do you know of anywhere or any kits that have small explosive packs or bombs? Like for it to plant on a ship or carrier and swim away to avoid direct confrontation or surprise assaults.
Which one is better? MG Victory One or HGUC?
>>5340410
Was everything in stock for you order?
You may have missed one saying it will be in stock Dec xx.
>big clumsy hands
>always build before I have any supplies so I can't sand off nubs or put stuff on properly
>lose small pieces because big clumsy hands
>sometimes cut off important bits because it's in jap and I am not sure if it's asking me to insert by that point or cut that point off
>get extremely frustrated posing because the hands keep falling off, especially with this RG shit
>gundam falls over, bye bye a lot of the pieces in to the void
>too lazy and clumsy to put on all those damn tiny stickers
I don't think I'm cut out for gunpla
>>5340663
Yes, again Kotobukiya. They have these.
Or you could get the builder parts sets of missiles. Just showing you these since not everyone knows about Koto weaponry.
http://www.amazon.com/Modeling-Support-Weapon-missile-plastic/dp/B0116LTL7E/ref=sr_1_25?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1450235080&sr=1-25&keywords=kotobukiya+msg+weapon A radar with missiles
http://www.amazon.com/Modeling-Support-MW23R-missile-launcher/dp/B00Q8JK68S/ref=sr_1_18?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1450235062&sr=1-18&keywords=kotobukiya+msg+weapon Explosives
http://www.amazon.com/Modeling-Support-Weapon-launcher-revolver/dp/B0133B8QEO/ref=sr_1_35?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1450235080&sr=1-35&keywords=kotobukiya+msg+weapon More explosives.
http://www.amazon.com/M-S-G-Weapon-Unit-Harpoon-Launcher/dp/B00499CYQ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1450235248&sr=1-1&keywords=kotobukiya+harpoon Harpoon
>>5340674
>sometimes cut off important bits because it's in jap and I am not sure if it's asking me to insert by that point or cut that point off
this has to be bait
>>5340667
Both are relatively new. I read Syd's review on the V1 ver.ka and it's a brick because of the transformations, but he likes it. HG doesn't look bad either.
>>5340681
I only did it once but there was a piece on the chest as you can see where I couldn't complete it, the little piece was confusing because it looked as if there was just some molding left over on it and it was highlighted red, which means you either have to cut it off or it's just highlighting it, so i cut it off because I'm hasty. I think I am going to just stop making these until I have a big grid and a huge desk with all the proper stuff to cut things off, a magnifying glass, proper lighting and all that stuff.
>>5340689
Making gunpla in general is a slow process to be enjoyed carefully over a whole day or two. Take your time and you'll enjoy it much more.
![[HorribleSubs] Gundam Build Fighters - 11 [720p].mkv_snapshot_03.13_[2015.12.15_19.13.48].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/Drr9H9W.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gundam Build Fighters - 11 [720p].mkv_snapshot_03.13_[2015.12.15_19.13.48].jpg")
Seeing the MP F91 animated is pleasing.
I really like this color scheme...but the HG only comes in those terrible colors.....time to make my own I guess.
>>5340689
If you like you can build one of the mega size one. If you still lose parts on that there isn't any more we can do.
>>5340697
next time I'll just get a real cheap, simple one and try to do it perfectly, what are things I absolutely need to pick up? all I have now is a normal flip knife and a flat sided wire cutter, as well as a gundam pen, I assume I need a proper exacto knife and sandpaper, as well as primer, I'll stick to not painting for now
>>5340705
the mega size one would show my horrible laziness and technique even worse, while costing me a whole lotta money
Does anyone know how people do the SD x HG builds? I'm curious.
>>5340707
>flip knife
Get yourself an X-acto for sure
Also a nice set of hobby files, they're cheap on Amazon.
>>5340707
slow your roll nigga, tools are important but don't expect to be flawless first go round, second go round, hell like dali says "don't worry about being perfect you never will be."
take your time and progress. I love going back and seeing my old models compared to my current ones seeing how far i've come over five years from pushing out the pieces to proper techniques today
>>5340634
You sold me a Mock.
>posted my item to my SS recipient on the 8th
>Arrived in their city
>Attempted delivery on Friday
>Got sent back to the airport on Saturday
>Has been sitting there ever since
Sorry Kensington, South Australia bro. I don't know why it isn't being sent properly.
>>5340715
I feel honored, thank you. Halfway through so far and it's unique, I love the way the arm articulation is set up. You'll have plenty of fun.
>>5340722
Has anyone done a step by step so I can at least do my own?
>>5340728
Not sure since it'll probably be all in jap or just pics without any explanation
Iirc theres a third party resin kit for the musha rx78
>>5340734
Pics are better than nothing.
>>5340742
Slightly better. Its like looking at Sanskrit and trying to decode it
>>5340748
Someone's trying to get out of posting a pic.
>>5340674
That's an RG kit during their early hand grenade production runs. I wouldn't worry about it
>>5340707
Just like >>5340713 said, you'll never be perfect, even the great kits you see here whoever made them will have wanted certain things done better the next time.
As for tools, really the guide in the OP is the best but if you want some amazon links
http://amzn.com/B0015AOIYI Cutting mats are generally useful for any building hobby
http://amzn.com/B001TMZ7QA Dedicated sprue cutters are probably better than shears designed to cut metal
http://amzn.com/B00J4DC872 Sanding helps remove nubs, and is a calming activity
X-Acto knives you can just go to a Michaels or something nearby
>>5340713
>9 years
>40+ kits
>mfw I've barely improved at all
At least my skill with the tools has improved noticeably, even if the end result hasn't changed much
I hate Winter. I won't be able to do any airbrushing till spring as I'm stuck airbrushing outside and not allowed to set-up a spray booth in my appartment.
>>5340769
consistency is good
>>5340769
Have you painted at least? You aren't still snap-fitting, right?
>>5340755
>>5340756
I unfortunately dont have any pics. But when i look at stuff like that in building mags and online stuff, thats what it feels like is looking at Sanskrit
Theres this, but it kinda adds to what i said where youd be looking at it amd going "wtf"
http://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2015/07/custom-build-sd-x-hg-tallgeese-i.html
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--Igh3p-FVag/VK0pIGUdR_I/AAAAAAAE2jE/BXE1rs66_iw/s1600/23826-6.jpeg
>>5340769
You sound like me, in fact the biggest improvement in my kits I've made is adding topcoat makes them so much better.
>>5340769
I'm not 9 years in, only 3, but I understand you friend.
Hopefully summer will change that with being able to airbrush kits finally.
>>5340779
I've done some panel lining and basic painting with Gundam markers, but nothing beyond beginner levels. I fully understand that I'm still a novice, and I feel terrible about not being able to make these kits look as good as they could, but I still enjoy assembling them and slowly, very slowly, improving my skills.
>>5340792
I mean, I can tell some parts are cut down like the limbs from the HG. The head is on an extended neck, ect. What confuses me is the chests and hip as they look nothing like the SD ones, and are shorter than the HG ones.
>>5340822
Well it does say scratch building, wouldnt be surprised if he hacked down the hg for it. I cant really tell whats originally what
(im not really sure what im talking about at this point)
>>5340766
>Dedicated sprue cutters are probably better than shears designed to cut metal
I think even nail cutters are better than non-hobby wire cutters.
I like trimming nubs with knives more than sandpaper, I can't explain it.
>>5340838
I use my knife as close as I dare then finish off with the sandpaper
>>5340839
I might need more sandpaper though, I only have 600, 1200 and 2000 grit atm. What grit do you start with?
>>5340849
Not him, but I also trim as close as I can with a knife. I'll usually start at 400 or 600 and go up by 200 to 1000.
Note that grit only refers to the size of the particles and not what they are made of. Don't use wood sandpaper on plastic. I have both Tamiya sandpaper and the plastic hobby abrasive films packaged by several different companies. The films I usually only use for smoothing out curves as they are expensive and easy to wear out.
The only things I ever use a metal file for are metal and resin. They will scratch the hell out of plastic.
Finished my first diorama that I'm giving away for a real life secret santa. Their favorite series is the 08th MS Team so hopefully this is good enough. Good experience, and a lot to learn from. Water is such a bitch if you can't mask it off properly so I had to scrap that. The dirt is probably too saturated too.
>>5340893
It's fun to mess with perspective though like it could be an actual giant robot. I hope my next attempt can make a better sense of immersion.
>>5340674
I built my first two gunpla yesterday and I have to say, I really enjoy the process. There is nothing more satisfying than hearing a solid click!
>>5340833
Yep, just a few painted details can be nice. Like this here, no top coat, just a little bit of paint on the head.
>>5340921
>that hair
You're triggering me, get some tweezers and pluck that shit.
>>5340902
Thanks, man. That makes me feel a lot better about giving it as a present.
>>5340911
I went pretty much blind myself with only a handful of ideas. I didn't have much time, but I did look up a few tutorials, and if I had to give myself advice, it would be that it'll be expensive and you should make a solid base. I used styrofoam, but I would try to use modelling clay to make better contours for the ground and to mold better in general. You could put that on styrofoam. Depending on what kind of scene you want, there's a bunch of supplies at hobby stores and you should look around the modelling area and get some ideas from that.
I have a few HMM Zoids and MG Gundams in the stash and was wondering if any companies make dry transfers or decals for them?
>>5340924
I did after the picture, which was back in May. Drove me nuts as well.
>>5340925
Im planning on making a desert scene, but with 7 kits idk how to really do it or how big i need it to be. Everytime i go to the supply store i always look at the diorama stuff. They have sets and stuff, but im still debating if i should use styrofoam or the base sets. Might have to lower the kits to make it work
>>5340939
Yeah, 7 is pretty big, haha. Just this one is about 10x10 in and about 8 in high. The next one I want to do will have 5 MGs, but with how much room it'll be, I'll be doing very minimal background work. For the desert scene though, I suggest looking up vegeta8259 on YouTube. He was on of the people I looked into a lot and he did a simple desert scene with a custom Leo. He also has a WIP video that pretty much covered his whole diorama development.
>>5340945
Cool will do
Ill probably cut the kit down to 5, since the kits are ready to be painted while the other 2 need alot of work to be ready to paint
What im planning is a zeon ground squad beating down a feddie team. But a 2man team doesnt sound right. Gonna worry bout the kits first before worrying about the display
>>5340893
>>5340896
Did you try doing an actual water effect or just go for painting it blue?
>>5340961
I went through a small bottle of realistic water from Woodland Scenics, but I fucked up really hard on masking off the area properly both attempts I did. The blue was meant to just be an undercoat, but now it'll have to just be the water. If I had to do it again, I'd put a bit of realistic water at a time and let dry before the next attempt because the amount I used per attempt was probably just too heavy for the masking to hold up.
