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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!"
***READ THE GUIDE***
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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: >>5394817
Group Build
So, to reiterate, for this group build
Primary: white
Secondary: purple or pink (or both, fuck it)
Trim: gold
Due date: February 1st.
Email: [email protected]
Don't forget about the lineart in the OP.
I posted this on /m/ but I'm getting less than helpful comments
Help! I just bought an MG Hyaku Shiki ver2.0! I tried shaving the nubs like usual using a sandpaper (low grit then finishing with high grit) but I kept shaving off the gold plate instead! Help! I don't like nub marks on my gunpla, looks like a peasant just built it!
>>5404228
Hyaku Shiki is under-gated, non of the nubs should be visible or terribly obvious. Unless you go crazy on the sandpaper you should be fine, I'd recommend just knifing the nubs away for minimal impact anyways
Ordered a badger patriot from Amazon and accidentally bought a Sotar 20/20 as well. Do I consider it a subconscious gift to myself or return it?
>>5404228
Don't use sandpaper, get an X-Acto knife and a #17 or #18 blade.
hi nu get
time to hunt down the HWS add on kit
![IMG_5381[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/DeV57Cl.jpg "IMG_5381[1].jpg")
Quickly painted a mk III with the AEUG mk II colors, fucked up the shading quite a bit so you can't really tell anymore. Looks way more like a zeta.
>>5404228
>Help! I don't like nub marks on my gunpla, looks like a peasant just built it!
>Not painting it
A peasant is building it
![IMG_5382[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/KWd0rvf.jpg "IMG_5382[1].jpg")
>>5404283
found a base for it
>>5404283
>Looks way more like a zeta.
Well, that's to be expected given it's designed by the same person: Kazumi Fujita.
He's definitely the most creative Gundam designer though, Zeta, ZII, MKIII, Psyco MKII all look remarkably different especially compared to nearly every other Gundam design.
Is this a custom? I don't recognize the model of mobile suit.
>>5404341
You are not giving any credit to Nagano.
I'm not even sure how Washio got hired when he did because he'll actually still do that shit. Gyoubu is good about it too.
>>5404359
looks like a crazy custom nightingale
>>5404359
It's using a Nightingale as the base model.
>>5404359
>>5404360
>You are not giving any credit to Nagano.
Not intending to deny him credit as I love his style too, but his Gundam designs specifically (not MS in general) still fall back on rehashing the RX-78 image which is a bit disappointing IMO.
Kazumi is also quite diverse outside the realm of Gundam too, whereas Nagano designs are always easy to spot.
Find nubs please. I have pretty bad eyesight from too much GunPla building.
No, I'm not cleaning the mould imperfections on the hose things.
>>5404421
Disgusting thruster and horn nubs. Makes me want to vomit then kill myself.
>>5404433
If you hate those nubs then you'll hate the nub placement on some of the armor for the arms.
Reposting from previous thread.
So I'm planning to bring some materials like spray cans, cement, etc (generally flammable stuff) along by plane but after some research, the general consensus is that these items are not allowed. So is shipping my only option? Any anon experienced this before?
>>5404241
you could use it for priming
>>5404521
Spray cans are most probably out. Cement, well... Tell them its nail polish or something. It really depends on how stringent the checks are.
>>5404421
>I'm not cleaning the mould imperfections on the hose things.
Then I cannot help you, fucking casual.
>>5404532
they aren't mould imperfections though the pipes are meant to ahve those little grove things they're like clips or clamps
>>5404532
How do you keep your sanity doing it anyway? I've been cleaning the powered arms powderer and IBO option set one and its made me want to murder kittens on some of the pieces.
How do you do it anyway? Putty up or sand down?
>>5404392
>his Gundam designs specifically (not MS in general) still fall back on rehashing the RX-78 image
The what now? Without Nagano's Mk.II concepts most of Fujita's stuff wouldn't exist. 100 Shiki is the only thing he did that looks even half normal.
>>5404536
>>5404537
Not those, I meant these. And some of them have really thin flash on those grooves.
>>5404569
>>5404576
>that deformation on the right one
>>5404583
I just asked my local hobby guy to order a PG Char Zaku II for me. Looking forward to this... I think... Probably not.
>>5404598
Simple solution: grab some aftermarket metal detail parts and slap them on. And burn the runner.
![[HorribleSubs] Sore ga Seiyuu! - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_19.44_[2015.09.30_07.23.29].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/OK7LGyU.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Sore ga Seiyuu! - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_19.44_[2015.09.30_07.23.29].jpg")
>currency going down the drain made the local store a more economical solution
Guess you've got to look for positives even in the worst situations.
So it's very cold and snowy in Sweden atm
And done.
>>5404789
Yeah the stand sucks, I really wish there were clear AB2s since the star wars stuff works on them
>>5404789
>>5404792
I got bored and did a quick fix
>>5404799
That's really cool!
>>5404779
>tfw it will never snow here
At least I get to spray on most days, and never have to worry about freezing to death.
>>5404799
did you rub vaseline on the picture
>>5404813
No, but I used lube though
>>5399593
>>5399607
It really was just drybrushing. Honestly, that was fluke, considering how the rest of the body looks.
>>5404523
The sotar is better for details, I got the patriot for solid coats. I'm thinking I would keep the sotar around for preshading, but I don't know if I will get use out of it beyond that?
>Build 1/35 mechatro WeGo
>On a whim put the limbless body of a 1/35 soldier into it.
>Now considering turning what is essentially a childrens school bus into a military power armor.
This feels morally wrong somehow.
>>5405285
YOU MONSTERS, IT WASN'T EVEN ORIGINALLY CREATED FOR WAR. HOW COULD YOU CORRUPT SOMETHING SO PURE?
>>5405285
>Pssst. Hey, kid. You seen a war around here?
>>5405285
Mechatro WeGoToWar
What jars do you use to store your lacquers? I need something to hold tamiya primer and paint (acrylic in lacquer thinner) and I need them to be around 40ml or more.
>>5405383
I use these without any issues: http://smile.amazon.com/Loew-Cornell-Inch-Storage-Count/dp/B001GM933Q/ref=pd_sim_201_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=419EHKV0snL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1YRET1Z3DDQQX884EX6Z
I think I'm going to turn the MKII revive into build mark II. The old kits really make you appreciate the new HG engineering.
>>5405395
Won't the lacquer eat through the plastic? And there's no leaking odor or anything?
>>5405285
Where can I get a 1/35 Char/FF?
Just realised what mine is missing...
>>5405457
Nope, the seal tight as hell. No smell either, and I had one sitting unused (with paint in it) for like 4 weeks.
>>5405395
Any idea of if you can hold plastic cement in them? I figure so because it says it can hold solvents but, I just wanted to be sure. Been wanting to make some coloured putty.
>>5405485
I haven't tried that actually, and honestly I'd get these for that (or some with metal lids): http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BPZ554?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
>>5405481
Have you stored anything longer than 4 weeks?
>>5405527
Months with no issues as well.
>>5405531
Ok, good enough for me. Thanks.
>>5405472
I'm looking and all I can find are customs for a 1/35 Char figure. I'm not savy in third party companies though, so maybe someone made one at some point.
>>5405383
>I need them to be around 40ml or more.
>40ml or more
Unless you are painting something truly big, premixing a lot of primer or paint in advance is not a good idea.
http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZSB-224/Sup
Glass and metal >> plastics.
>>5405285
I just bought one, i have this fisherman figure i found. Ill try and see if he fits when i get em in
>>5405485
>Been wanting to make some coloured putty.
A piece of advice from someone who tried:
a little cement = too thick, hard to work with, hardens before you finished filling, however it doesn't melt the surrounding plastic
more cement = perfect texture, easy to work with, however it melts the surrounding plastic a little so after you're done filling, sanding and priming you notice that you need to fill some more
I have a little glass jar of it sitting in a drawer but I only used it once. In the end regular putty is just less headache.
>>5405655
Keep in mind the figure in the cockpit has no arms and only half his legs. The WeGo is sized for kids.
>>5405637
It's the Sinanju ver ka
Besides I'll probably end up filling up like 3/4 for a 40ml bottle and leave some room.
>>5405668
I would just use 20ml at most and mixed again when you run out.
Unless you are high OCD and want to sand and prime again and again, 20ml is enough.
>>5405675
Speaking of glass/metal lids: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201152944383
I just bought those, hopefully they're not crushed on arrival.
>>5405664
I know
Building the MG 3.0 Gundam is my living hell now wtf is with these arms and shitty copper stickers
>>5405680
For those times when you only need to mix a few drops of paint (which happens a lot more often than you'd think):
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-x-2ml-Plastic-EP-Tube-Round-Bottom-Vials-Tubes-Lab-Supplies-Sample-Container-Free-Shipping/32400212010.html
Should I get 1 RG ZGOK or 4 HG ZGOKs? Also I've got 2 RG titan Gundam mkii's I'm considering getting another or at least the revive to round out the three or just swapping the other for another kit
![IMG_5404[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/PW45yGo.jpg "IMG_5404[1].jpg")
Cute!
>>5405745
Put them on, try to seal them if you can nut they will be destroyed practically no matter what you do
>>5405841
For the Z'gok'Z'Gok's I would say get Char's RG Z'gok to lead them and get HGs later.
As for the MK2s get a third Titans of either to round em out, I would say the RG myself so they look consistent, and then get the AEUG as the revive.
>>5405842
Pink hair just feels wrong somehow.
Unless you're working with resin is a respirator really necessary? I have some surgery masks I've been using and they seem to work just fine.
>>5406012
If you're sanding that stuff then yes, absolutely
>>5406012
It isn't necessary.
You just die quicker that's all.
>>5405842
>sideboobs
what a slut
>>5406031
Eh, whatever I wasn't planning on living past like sixty.
![IMG_5406[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/XEHSRPL.jpg "IMG_5406[1].jpg")
Oh no!
>>5406017
What if i'm in a well ventilated area, should i still wear a respirator?
scratchbuilt a new weapon for my scopedog zaku
>>5406128
Whats with the tip?
>>5406137
its a pile bunker
I just started using the sandpaper set that I got recently, and holy shit.
It's so much better than an Exacto, that shit comes out so smooth and beautiful, and my hands feel a bit smooth also.
>>5406128
How did you get the shield? Zaku 1 kit?
Also how did you get the rifle to stick to the backpack? Does that kit come with a connector?
>>5406260
the origin zaku comes with 3 shields, 2 of which you use and one is extra. the rest is glue and more glue.
>>5404283
why does the Mk III have such a sexy Zeta knock off head design
>>5406075
This is going somewhere interesting.
Anyways finished the edgemaster. There was alot of normal zeta parts leftover so im gonna use em for my leopard
>>5406279
Also fuck transformations, that was pretty damn hard to do
is there anyway to seperate cemented parts
i fucked up
>>5406291
I can think of one way.
>>5404218
This is what Juggernaut would pilot.
>>5406291
I can think of another.
>>5406341
Step up senpai
What's a good primer I can apply by handpainting?
I just finished building this. I really like him. Going to get rid of the seems and paint him.
>>5406488
put it in a classic shakespeare "holding a skull" pose but with a gm head
I still haven't received anything from my SS.
Is it too late /toy/?
Should I give up hope?
Is there anyone that still hasn't sent out their package yet?
>>5406518
>tfw no t-elos model
>>5406509
Yes I will be painting it. Going to do a bit of cementing to get rid of seem lines then I'll flat coat it and repaint it a slightly different blue with undertones and highlights.
>>5406529
Alright, just making sure. Do you own any other aquatic suits? Or whatever work you're proud of, I guess.
nevermind about Kos Mos, they canceled my order
>>5406522
10/10
Don't think I shared this review, http://otakurevolution.com/content/zoids-hmm-death-stinger-review
>>5406582
wow, koto kits keep getting bigger. death stinger and berserk fury are MASSIVE
>>5406679
big crab dad
little squid kid
what should i do /gpg/, i lost my cleaning wire for my plastic cement and i had to cut it a bit more and now its leaking out a bunch
>>5406743
>step 1: glue hands to buttocks
>step 2: try to take clothes off
>step 3: run outside
>step 4: ????
>step 5: profit
>>5406708
I have a couple of sheets of water slides but I've never used them. I do plan to weather it once my pastels arrive.
>>5406582
It's flat.
Also have one to be built. Painting the inner frame in a solid metallic color should be enough to drive me crazy.
Is it weird that I can't place an order with Samueldecal? I've sent several emails to [email protected] with the details of what I want to buy, but I've never heard back.
>>5405315
kek
Just a little work in progress. Messing around with weathering. Char's zaku was a really fun kit to build
>>5407057
Char claiming and on top of his porcelain throne!
>>5407057
The knee weathering looks great.
>>5407106
This is the only model kit I have and the first one I built boss!
I need to find/make good spots to take photos. Did this in front of my printer.
Bandai, where's my TIE Intercep-
Oh. Ohhhhhh.
>its already been released
Is it REALLY worth it? You guys'll just call it shit anyway. And only I will know about it.
>>5407437
whatchu doin anon?
>>5407445
Trying to find sandpaper.
>>5407454
Dear god, what have you done to that poor plastic.
I hope that's just a joint...
>>5407462
Be an idiot and not change the saw blade to a thinner one. Or just use the knife.
Was it really worth it to give the Zaku the faculties to do a proper V for victory pose though?
>>5407491
Or Bullet Club Zaku II. Give it a Kenny Omega wig or something.
>>5407437
is that a wood saw, anon?
>>5406811
Duh, never mind. After a week I finally heard from them.
>>5406811
Use his Facebook anon
>>5406743
common problem for the plastic cement with long applicators. go to an r.c model store, buy 3 metres of super fine wire. never have this problem again.
>>5407424
The ordinary First Order TIE is jsut a recolor right? And I assume this has the twin-seater cockpit, but really where the fuck is the Interceptor? We know from the Advanced that they can do bent wings, although the flat wings with separate binders are easier to paint I guess
>>5407498
It's going to get floppy sooner than you'd expect.
>>5407692
That's what he said.
I'm trying to build my EW Deathscythe, and the seams just aren't closing. I think it might be because I was using "Clear Parts Cement" instead of standard cement, but has anyone else has this problem?
Anyone know if the E2046 FA MK-II conversion parts fit the 2.0 MG?
>>5407761
Use dalong and try to find part commonalities.
Bit more work to do on the primary wings, some clean up etc, then a clear, but they turned out okay. Probably the most nervous about these as I wanted to get them as good as I could considering its what most will see.
>>5407722
disregard this, i suck cocks
>>5407785
>dem square stickers
you gotta trim them nigga
>>5407803
I have with alot of them. The wings gave a lot more space for them, but just about everywhere else, trim trim trim. The clear coat should hide the edges a tad more though. That and besides zooming in in pics, not many can tell.
I will say, for some reason these have a lot more space around the sticker than on other MG kits as well for some reason. Also there a lot more.... vinyly? I dunno, just my opinion on it.
>>5407683
>where the fuck is the Interceptor?
agree'd. I have the revell ezkit interceptor (and i was gonna use it for a tie hg ball thing but the ball is too big)...also where is the bandai star destroyer/imperial shuttle/super stardestroyer?
Damn, the muv-luv MiG-21 doesn't bring decals for the camouflage.
I've only got enamels and I've never done anything bigger than detailing.
>>5407918
just get some masking tape an go crazy.
So a quick question does anyone know how to make white paint look a little bit metallic? I'm painting and exia with metallic blue and was thinking of painting the white parts metallic white but don't know how to go about that.
>>5408106
show me a picture of something you think is metallic white
>>5408106
>white paint look a little bit metallic
You're probably thinking pearl, amirite?
>>5408114
>>5408109
I guess pearl may be the right word something like pic related I just don't want the white parts to look flat and boring compared to the metallic blue
I have tamiya metallic blue, gunmetal, chrome silver and flat white btw.
>>5408123
gloss white?
>>5408123
There are actual pearl paints, all of them lacquers to my knowledge.
They do not look super good on robots though, imo.
>HGUC Sazabi
So thicc
Anyone dealt with Power Dolls?
They look a little sparse considering the price.
How hard are all the stickers on the HGUC Sinanju?
I was weak, it was 20 bucks flat with prime shipping and that was way cheaper and faster than any other site. I knew already it was decal heavy but I've still been wanting some red to go with my blue and green. Im not a total retard, though my hands shake and I have tweezers.
>>5408279
>those thighs
THICK
>>5408513
Is /toy/ High test?
>>5408552
Nah, even those thighs are too thick for me.
>>5408552
A lil too thick for me. Looks like a fried drumstick
>>5408452
Applying them is easy. Much easier than painting them, but obviously doesn't look half as good.
And with old B-2 Nightmare bomber, created almost three years ago. Selfmade decals really fun thing, especially when you can print them on your job.
>>5408745
>that Nightmare
Nice.
>>5408754
Thanks. I use some picture from Deviantart as source, but try to make it more realistic. B-2 was my first expeience with selfmaded decals.
>>5408123
Tamiya makes a pearl clear and pearl white, use the pearl white since it has alot more pigment and sparkly bits in it. even in the best lighting its hard to see but its a better choice for metallic colors than straight gloss white.
>>5408745
>horse fucking
not even once.
>>5407683
where the fuck is my AT-AT? theres no good models of one anywhere
>>5408818
Yeeep. I also have Hydra, Shield, Unit, Ace Combat 2 and 3, UC Titan's test team, Moonraker shuttle, Umbrella Corporation and Stark Indastries logos in my spare selfmade decals for future projects.
>>5408835
>AT-AT?
Just wait a litte bit. And this thing will really fuckhuge
>>5408859
I'll take 4
>>5406504
Pretty sure you're fucked.
Hope you learned your lesson
>>5408745
How'd you make white decals?
is there actually any good kit of the F-90? looks breddy gud
>>5409185
You make black decals and then you invert them.
>>5409260
Buy printers can't print white.
>>5408745
I like you.
Why can't the 1/100 Barbatos come with the mace? I want it, but I want him to fit in with the MGs. Is there anywhere to get a mace scaled up to the 1/100? Is richigo's laser cutter still out of commission?
>>5409315
Probably just a matter of time until someone makes a upscaled bootleg of the 1/144 mace.
Part of the problem is that it is a huge chunk of plastic, and Bandai wants to keep the costs down so they make more profit.
Hopefully they release a MS option pack for 1/100 that includes it.
>>5409233
either hunt down the old GFF figure or get a resin conversion kit for MG Wing. the old 1991 kits arnt worth the trouble.
>>5409233
Theres the old 1/100 on ebay. They've got a couple of different types
>>5409185
>>5408934
There are two types of papers, clear and white-based. Lot of companyes making them, you should search in your nearest shop for artists/painters. With logo I used white-based paper, and simply cut off logo with new xacto-knife. BUT, it works only with monolithic logos, you can't print white calligraphic text. Plane's name was printed in red contour on clear paper.
You should buy paper for laser printers, ink-jet can be corrupted by water without proper covering. After all, Laser Printed Decals looks far better.
Before applying you must cover decal with Microscale Decal Film (or maybe try sme clear kote, but Decal Film is best solution). After that you cut it with NEW xacto (NO SCISSORS you will ruin decal), apply on model, then use Tamiya Mark Fit. Voila, you have your own unique decal on your model.
>>5409339
Enjoy 2016 year, dummy.
>>5409460
Crap, I forgot picture. For example, simple decal, was created in 20 minutes at smoko time. If you don't have your own laser fullcolor printer at home, you can use library or something like copy-center, but you should put 10mm stripe (or 1 inch, if you american) to verify scale correctly. Only after final testing on usual paper you should print on decal paper. And remember, decal paper can survive only one printing, on secong it becomes warped, so put everything you want at one print.
It's easier, than you thougth.
Anyone else have the 3.0 Gundam? is the torso lose as hell for anyone else? everyone goes on about how posable it is but the pegs in the legs are so small and the torso so woobly i'd imagine it would explode if posed the wrong way
>>5409460
>>5409470
The sheets i saw were on hlj and said it needed to be laser printed, which i cant do since i have an inkjet, but ill search around for different brands. The only custom decal i want so far is the tenno lotus. Also idk why people are bashing you for the mlp stuff. I only asked if they were, and you're not being autistic like all the other bronies so youre cool imo
>>5409482
The only loose thing imo was the launcher being holstered
>>5407683
>The ordinary First Order TIE is jsut a recolor right?
No
>>5409503
Is it or nah? Im looking at it and it looks like a recolor
>>5409515
Seems like there's two variants.
>>5409518
Basic then red sleeve right? Is it explained why fo stuff has a red mark or is it "just for show"
Whatcha buildin?
>>5409524
To make it (Red surface area/Total surface area) x 3 times as fast.
>>5409524
I thought it was marking to indicate special forces fighters.
>>5409548
Wouldnt the left engine and wing fly off if one part were to move 3x faster than the rest of the ship?
>>5409555
With tfa ive come to stop asking why for stuff like bb8, or why a mass produced riot control stun baton can take on a lightsaber without getting sliced into bits and alot of other stuff
>>5409540
Your not fooling anyone snapfag.
>>5409601
*You're
>>5409470
>Soviet Oklahoma
>>5408287
If you can pick some up. Mr.Color white pearl looks pretty nifty if you spray it over a gloss whit ebase coat, it's not overpowering and doesn't show up all that great in person, but looks real nice when it reflects some direct light and could compliment the metallic blue nicely (you could even spray the pearl directly over the white plastic)
>bandai release schedule apparently says schwalbe graze was supposed to be out on the 13th
>it's now the 16th and no release
>>5409920
I think it's the 21st.
>Everyone in this thread after 50 years.
>>5404218
finished my 2 first UC master grades, with lining and decals and topcoats. where do i need improvements?
>>5410088
>implying we'll live for 50 years with all these paint fumes.
>>5409524
Red is the special forces TIE that Finn and Poe escaped in so the SF version is a twin seater so Bandai needs to alter the exterior and interior
Bumping with this question.
>>5406375
>What's a good primer I can apply by handpainting?
>>5410095
looks good anon, what are you working on next?
>>5410269
what do you expect from old man? they're not nimble as their youth days anymore.
> tfw we're getting old soon & might not able to build accordingly due to aging
>>5410088
>Go to monthly plamo club meeting as a guest to see if I want to join or not.
>It's all 45-70 year old men (Apparently the handfull of younger guys weren't there that night.)
>They sit around basically having a show and tell of these really sweet looking kits and give/ask for advice, discuss upcoming kits, and joke about the companies they're coming from.
It's basically the same thing we do in these threads but at a room in a small airport museum.
>>5410111
>Implying after 50 years the super internet won't be a thing and we'll all be too old to understand it.
>>5410384
There is no plamo club of any sort where I come from. As far as I know, I am the lone gunpla builder in a shitty midwestern city that is nearing collapse. Sometimes, when I tell myself that it feels good in a "Mad Max", Vault Dweller, Macho sorta way. But I think I'd rather just have some buddies to talk about this bullshit with.
My aunt used to be married to a guy who was way into car models. Like, WAY into car models. I remember his backlog room. Yes, ROOM, all the space that didn't have kits waiting to be built had kits in tidy display boxes. He even got in the local paper once because of how many fucking kits he had.
My aunt divorced that guy a long time ago, and I haven't seen him since. Shame that when I did know him I hadn't gotten into gunpla yet. I can't help but think we could've been actual friends instead of vague acquaintances that would speak briefly at family functions. /blog
tl:dr: I wish I had a plamo club.
>>5410387
>He hasn't spent his lifetime preparing for his secondary existence as a being of pure energy and information.
It's like you don't even want to evolve.
>>5410393
I want an action figure of this guy.
>>5410391
By plamo club I mean it's 75% military plamo, 20% star wars, and 3% cars, and 2% gunpla.
>>5410095
i'm actually waiting for my MG Moustache to get shipped. initially wanted to get a MG Victory and crossbone to complete the Late UC trio, but local stores ran out and available ones are scalper price. the V2 seems cool but they haven't arrived on local stores.
any ideas on what to get next? preferably UC timeline MGs.
>>5410269
ah, you noticed? yeah that was stupid, i just lazily slobbered on some silver with gundam markers and forgot to topcoat it.
also i noticed that tamiya clear gloss melts away decals. that VSBR decal is only good on the right one, the left one is all fucked up and i had to sand it off and re-coat the damn thing.
>get out bottle of one of my vallejo gold paints
>it's gone bad and unusable now
>start squeezing out the solid mess in there to use the bottle for something else
>looks like a squishy golden poo coming out of the bottle
It's juvenile but it makes me laugh.
Test fit on the upper body of the Graze Kai. I've got at least one piece that needs more painting, but I'm pretty happy with what I have right now.
>>5410693
How strict are the group build rules? Would I be able to use grays for the frame and joints or is that a no no?
Woah hold up a minute. They're selling it pre mixed for airbrushing now instead of just the flat base and clear separately? I may have to try this.
Also, tamiya is now making a masking tape for curves.
Sorry if I'm slowpoking on these, my local hobbyshop just got them in for the first time and I've never seen them before.
>>5410693
Looks breddy gud
>>5410731
It is _not_ premixed, you still have to thin it 1:1 for airbrushing.
Also, flat base is the greatest fraud perpetrated on American people.
>>5410730
Gray for frame and shit works, I just couldn't figure a good way to include the gold on the Graze.
>>5410760
Well yeah, I expected to have to thin it. I just meant that normally with tamiya flat clear you either have to buy the can or mix your own using flat base and a acrylic gloss clear.
Any idea if you can use either or their laquer or acrylic thinner like their acrylic paints or does it only use one of them? The label doesn't say.
Actually, the label doesn't mention thinning it at all, just to stir it well before using.
>>5410786
Id still thin it. I use humbrol paints and it says that all you have to do us is shake it and its good to go, but i still thin it to be 100% sure that there be no mistakes while spraying
>>5410384
I think I was at that same one. The old guys were pretty cool.
>>5410853
You wouldn't happen to be in mayland are you? Otherwise most general plamo clubs seem like that.
>>5410871
Maryland*.
>>5410871
Nope, not in Maryland. I guess it's a pretty universal experience, then.
>>5408279
>Anyone dealt with Power Dolls?
The maker's kits are apparently solid.
>all this talk about plamo clubs
>only local ones are either only cars or military/cars
>its on a different island
Atleast i have you guys for community stuff
>>5411051
we got your back anon. relax.
>>5410693
You butchered that Gaia Star bright gold. You can blatantly see how patchy it is and there's imperfections all over your paint job. Do you not even bother priming your parts?
picked up a MG Zaku 2.0 today, getting lots of practice using a file and different sand paper grits to make the coolant tubing look presentable
>>5411212
Seriously what a piece of shit! Wait, nevermind, it looks fine to me.
