Gunpla/Plamo General

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.

2md for Mobell Gundam is my waifu

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work continues. I want to Nagano the shit outa this build. High heels for eerybody!

>>5385562
Pls halp

>>5385562
>auroa film
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10291057

So the Materia FAG is released this month, but does anyone know the specific day?

>>5385796
Pretty sure she release in Feb, Feb 9th I think?

>>5385796
On the subject I can't decide between getting white or black. I like how black looks more but she already looks close to architect who I'm also getting. Any opinions?

>>5385807
That's the white version. The "Normal" version is listed as January most places I've looked.

>>5385832
Ahhh, so you're right. Sorry, I thought they were releasing at the same time, my mistake.

>>5385834
It actually makes sense that they're putting a few weeks between releases. That way they compete with each other less on release.

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Better be good.

Havent even opened my Extreme Blast Mode to check the contents yet.

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>>5385807

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So I just got this in. I've got the R2/R5 kit coming in a week or so, and Phasma coming hopefully at the end of next month.

First time with a model kit since I was like 8. I did get some nice Xuron cutters, but do y'all have any tips for not fucking it up? I'm thinking that I'll start with the R5 set since I'm not all that hot for a perfect Skippy the Jedi Droid.
Also, I can't figure out if these need any glue.

>>5385979
Don't need glue, they snap-fit.

>>5386010
This.
Glue is only for extra securing, and seam welding, both of which are very optional, and even situational.

>>5386026

Wait. There are people who seam weld with glue?

>>5386063
By glue, I mean Plastic Cement. My bad. There is a difference.

>>5386063
What I heard is the last resort of people who can't get cement or putty is a super glue and baking powder mix.

>>5386200
It works, very fucking well. Usually used to for bigger seams on stuff like resin.

Warning: If you do this don't let the shit touch your skin. However it works it does so using heat and the shit gets really hot, really fast. Unless you enjoy chemical burns.

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Starting on this other fella tonight. Kinda wish my first build of the year weren't the same as one I did a week ago, but whatever. Got some Gundams on the way soon anyhow.

>discover mechanic collection
>assrape aftermarket prices
it's not like i wanted to get a mazinger z or anything, b-baka

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Grabbed this from TOM because I had a coupon for 10 bucks and the pilot looks hot. It's a lot cooler than I expected and I recommend buying it. The amount of plastic for $13 is impressive and makes me wonder why the main HGUC line is so expensive compared to these IBO kits. It was a snap build with nothing but nippers and knife and I wish I hadn't done that. The kit had some big ass, tough nubs, like on the backpack and some leg armor that I ended up trying to whittle with the knife only to gouge plastic.

On a related note, does anyone actually use the stickers? They always fall off for me so I stopped using them. Maybe they'd be better if they were sealed with a topcoat.

And on a side note, the Xuron 2175ET nips well but the finish isn't much better than the various cheap wire cutters I've tried. It only comes out better once in a blue moon on small gates if you're lucky.

>>5386764
>gouge plastic
Use a file and sandpaper to get a flush finish

>Xuron 2175ET
Nippers don't really make your gunpla better. Those are a nice pair to use though

>>5386764
Iirc most of the women pilots in ibo are harem whores. As for the stickers i only use the eye stickers and the rest as masking for paint jobs. And nippers i have generic brand and use my knife+sand paper afterwards

>>5386775
>Use a file and sandpaper to get a flush finish
I wish I had done this, but I didn't feel like getting messy with wetsanding at 2 in the morning. I regret it. Hold me anon.

>>5385571
whats the dog in the op pic? and google has given me nothing and i know there isnt but are there any percent/dollar off codes for amazon?

>>5386800
googled that shit and i cant find that exact zoid in that size. i dont remember zoids have more animals than the liger and elephant.

>>5386800
it's a knock off Zoids figure

>>5386806
Yea of you can wait until tomorrow for a referal code to amazon mobile. Only $5 savings though

>>5386809
Don't you have to give a friend $5 to recieve it? Thats what i read unless im reading shit wrong

>>5386808
do you know where to find it? tried aliexpress and only saw tt-hongli type knock offs
>>5386809
anything is better than nothing i always say. so is someone gonna post their referral?

>>5386814
>give someone $5 to get a $5 discount

You're a retard

>>5386822
>>5386808
gave the right amount of clues thanks anon!

So i got an offer to join a reward system. 3% cashback on purchases like gunpla from this seller on ebay. Should i take it or nah?

Is it reasonable to decant in winter temperature? Like 30s Fahrenheit.

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Current project, nothing too fancy, just some drybrushing. Still needs topcoat buts its been way too cold here.

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>>5386985

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>>5386985
Also, what should I start next? Any other recommended kits. An advantage to living in the land of the rising sun, its easy to find them.

>>5386985
>>5386986
>that "weathering"
anon...

>>5386992
Heavy handed I know. I learned a great deal from the attempt though, need to use wayyy less pigment. Less is more and all that.

>>5386990
Gouf Custom is a great kit all around.
I personally recommend it.

>>5386990
can you be the resident gunplaslut and send us our kits for cheap?

>>5386990
ReZEL, give the lonely visor some attention.

>>5386996
Im not opposed, though Id have to look into cost of international shipping and etc. I find all kinds of P-Bandai in Akihabara though, that im not sure you can even get in the states and it would be cool to help people trying to get desired kits.

>>5386994
You're right on all fronts but the most glaring issue is that you just winged it, man. Beside the edges, nothing about it looks natural, whether as damage or dirt. It looks just like what it is, randomized pats from a dry or slightly damp brush with black paint on it. See if you can't get some of that shit off, 'cause the model itself seems to have been put together quite well. Check out some official (or /good/ fan) art from the series, as well as nicely rendered kits online for reference. Study actual worn metal, see how it degrades. The edges are better off looking silver than black, because the paint or top layer is scraping off revealing the "un-touched" material beneath it. & there's rust-like effects to consider as well, areas where you would find giant bolts, attached spikes, joints, etc, the black runs down them, (I dunno the science of it, maybe it's caused by water) as opposed to just being scratched on sporadically. & yes, of course, less is more. Additionally, you can fuck the thing up a little bit, make bullet holes with heated pins, warm the plastic & dig into it a little with a blunt tool, etc, & dry brush those with black, & wipe away it away quickly so it gives the appearance of burns or ash-like residue. Don't be shy with the Zaku, they're grunts who get busted up, after all.

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>>5386800
>>5386806
>>5386808
C'mon anons.

http://dalong.net/review/kotobukiya/ds28/ds28_p.htm

>>5387000
They can from mandarake and other online stores but it would be much more expensive.

>>5387006
Thanks for the feedback, trying to give it a wipe now. Thinner seems to get it fairly clean, and I'm digging through modelers-g to find a build to emulate. Scared to try battle damage just yet, maybe next kit,

Texasbro thank you so much! These will be the first MGs i build. Hope your dad's surgery went well!

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>>5387033
Oops

>>5387018
Well, what are some kits people are hunting for? I can keep an eye out for them next time I go off base and give a quote on cost. Yen is pretty weak against the dollar, which is nice.

>>5387000
Nobell Gundam

>>5387060
Actually just saw that the other day. Thought about getting it for my wife, but the remembered she isn't quite as much a nerd as me. Ill take a picture with price sticker next time.

>>5387064
thanks [spoiler]handsome[/spoiler]

>>5387058
I'm personally looking for the 1/100 virtue, thanks for being a bro anon

>>5386764
The 2175ET are workhorse nippers I find. Not the sharpest cut around but the things never dull it seems. I've had the same pair for about 4 years and used it for resin nubs, thick pla plate, parts cutting, etc and they still cut as well as I remember then.

>>5387098
Noted. No problem.

>>5387064
also looking for a nobell or super zaku

>>5387064
1/100 tieren

Went to yodobashi camera in kyoto yesterday. It was pretty cool seeing the gunpla displays, had no idea sazabi was a hueg hg.

I bought a GM, some gundammarkers and a 2000 yen godhand nipper

Suffice to say, the god hand does a good job at reducing discolouration from nubs by a lot, although you can still see the nub remnants, just less obvious.

>>5387036
>>5387033
Oh hey, I'm glad the postal service got over their drunken stupor; have fun with them!

>>5387058
Nobell like everyone else.

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Picked up some ic pins to detail my Zaku, looks pretty good I think. Should I paint them or do you think the bare metal looks nice (none of it is painted so far)?

>>5386808
It's not a knock off, it's the kotobukiya D- Style Command Wolf. Why do people run their mouth when they don't know anything?

>>5387591
It's probably because there was also someone in the last thread with bootleg ligers so they probably thought you two were the same people.

>>5385929
>Free Shipping

Yo where are you ordering this from?

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Got some of my first Gunpla built over Christmas break.
Gonna be finishing the Gundam tonight though

>>5387058
Old g gundam kits pls. Missing bolt, dragon, maxter, and rose. And hyper mode dragon, lol.

>>5387632
Probably Gundammodelcenter. Shipping in included in the price, which is why it's so expensive for a DM.

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Pretty good start to the day! Please help, I have a problem.

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Got everything I need to start my Styley-17G custom. Wish me luck!

Still looking for some good 1/12 WWII weapons for her. There's an M1 bazooka resin kit on HLJ, but it's on backorder, so I might just have to steal the Boys AT rifle from my Lynette. I'd kill for a 1/12 Browning M2, and I haven't quite decided what to do with her head yet. I'm half considering trying to find a cowboy hat or maybe a Rosie the Riveter style headband.

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Two weeks after Christmas and my Secret Santa order finally comes in. Thanks British Columbia bro!

>>5387873
what's your problem? that you have shit taste?

>>5388053
Seems to me your best bet for a cowboy hat is looking amongst doll clothing or making your own.

>>5385628
Do it, also nice posing

>>5388086
You might be right, though I still haven't settled completely on what to do with her head anyway. Cutting down her twintails a bit and tossing a cowboy hat on her was just the first idea I had that I didn't hate.

>>5386985
that weathering is pretty neat, looks like oil or something to me

>>5388056
I really want to make that Crossbones one mainly because I live near the ocean and my city's colors are orange and black, and our high school mascot was the Pirates.
It's just meant for me ya know!?

>>5387640
>that dust
2 minutes with a damp paper towel or napkin, anon. That's all it takes.

>>5387058
I'm looking for the og wing kits (fuck dscythe hell and altron tho)

>>5388084
That's obviously not the case. Please leave.

>>5388223
Cool story, bro

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>>5388446

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>¥16,000

>>5388479
Sounds about right for a bare bones Metal Build.

>>5388479
>Pre-assembled frame
>Die cast parts
>Titanium finish

Sounds about right.

How cold is too cold for spray painting outside?

>>5388645
<10F

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Delicious flying pancakes!

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And again, Unicraft "quality" everywhere.

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But after 3 hours it started looks nice

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I think she's got some old sci-fi charm. Hope to finish in nearest time.

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Got Hammer Rock and two other 1/144 scale zoids for Xmas and finally put this one together. I haven't figured out how to do the decals yet, but I'm in no hurry. What a great little kit.

I also got Berserk Fuhrer and a Blackhorn too, but they're big and I'm not ready for them yet.

>>5388807
nice!

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>>5386990
>>5386998
I second the ReZEL

>>5388792
>>5388799
>>5388807

Based on your choice in kits I think you might be a straight up masochist anon.

I cannot wait for those Thunderbolt MGs

>>5388056
Sweet, I'm glad it got there even if it was late. Have fun with them!

>>5386809
so when is this starting/who has a referral code?

>>5388925
I guess I can shill my code out, it's only for if you make your first purchase on the app, not in the main website.
DENNI4828N

>>5388948
Well shit I already bought off amazon thanks though

>>5388966
As long as you didn't use the app then you can still get the 5 bucks.

>>5388969
Too late

>>5388799
>>5388807
>>5388813
You are an absolute madman

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>>5388815
welcome to dino bro club

just build it!

Custom General pointed me here.

I recently bought a model kit that needs a little bit of painting to look as good as it can be. What are some tips or resources you guys can point me to since I've never painted plastic before, such as paint types, how to apply, etc..

Here is a link so you can see what I bought:
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-005587

>>5389067
you fucking pervert

Are the /m/ gundam threads more lively? or is this the only place to discuss gunpla?

>>5389067
Read the OP.

>>5389088
What's that?

Deathscythe Hell is girly as fuck

>>5388878
>straight up masochist anon.
Well, nope. On the other side I can possibly be a sadistical person, who likes his model to suffer. Or maybe it's some stupid way to attention-whoring. Or even just like Michelangelo said - "Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.".
>>5388985
>madman
Wait until I finished it, srsly.

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Didn't have time to do any gunpla, but I did get to finish this.

>>5389081
Lively in the sense that there's someone who spams the shit out of every single thread I guess

>>5389107
...the first post in the thread?

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>>5389107
come on son

>>5389155
I'm pretty sure it's a troll, I've been seeing him in the /m/ general too.

>>5389215
no the troll from /m/ is a mod from here. he wouldn't shitpost his safe haven

>>5389107
OP means opening post

>>5389133
>Sheryl
Mah nigga

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Aside from some additional painting (all I've done so far is panel lining) these are done for now. Fun little dudes to do. Oh, I've still got the "pilots" to deal with, but I'm afraid I'll fuck them up so I'm gonna hold off for a while.

>>5389233
It's Original Paptimus

>>5388682
R-really?

>>5389582
>6 hours ago

>>5385571
Do they have PDFs for the HMM Berserk Fuhrer instruction manual anywhere? I was hoping to email Koto for a replacement gate on my Berserk Fuhrer I got a few months ago but I think I lost the manual.

Thanks in advance

>>5389632
DaLong has scans

>>5389141
And that one G-reco faggot who keeps posting new pictures of the same HGs he makes with zero effort

>>5389293
This is a really creative way to hide your Tenga

when do you guys think we'll get the zaku revive

some new guy just started at my office and he has a kit displayed in his cubicle. i walked by his desk and glanced at his gundam and gave him a condescending chuckle. why do people bring their autism robots to work?

>>5389926
What gundam was it?

Did you chastise him for his shit taste in gundams?

>>5389926
You should have thrown it to the floor and said, "What went wrong?"

Or, bring your own and show it off to him with a "Find a flaw".

>>5389659
thanks

>>5388479
>tfw missed the fucking preorder on amiami
>tfw not available for preorder on HLJ yet

Well, shit.

>>5388479
>buying preassembled
>ever
enjoy your die-cast nubs

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Used a little putty to add some texture to the otherwise blank wooden log that comes with burikimaru.

(before)

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>>5389926
Because they're less autistic than you.

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Sorry not the best picture.
Finishing up my Sinanju after a long break. Have to topcoat but Im wondering If I should leave off the decals.

Another question is if I should use silver for the tubing around the waist(that I'm avoiding). I'm thinking a darker grey for the weapons but I never know what to do with the weapons. Thoughts?

Richigo, anything interesting you find on taobao lately?

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>>5390295
O-oh dear...

heres the link
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?scm=1007.11074.18906.100200300000003&id=520539098907&pvid=cacfba32-e692-4645-a987-f27550ffc896

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Revive Freedom is a great HG. Having built mainly HGs recently and moving to my first RG amd MG soon, I'm ready for greater posability.

>>5390391
Uihhgg, shitty phone no re-size and turn.

>>5390341
Some russiand dude's been selling 1/18 and 1/12 russian HMGs on shapeways.

>>5390397
get your shit together aussie. good looking kit though.

>>5390295
Nothing lately, still waiting for these fucking metal slug kits to be in stock, been 4 months now.

>>5390694
Hey richi did you ever do a MG Geara Doga way back? I remember you posting pictures of the box. Thinking of picking one up myself

>>5390777
Its still in the backlog unfortunately.

>>5390472
Yo mate, Freedom 2.0. Boss, can't wait

>>5390096
is there a reason to this post?

>>5390892
I didn't post it but the point is that you can't post builds that are completely sub par and then try and justify criticism as "I don't care lol gunpla is freedum!!" Its all well and good to fuck up while learning but posting it on the net and then rejecting criticism is sorta dumb.

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>>5390951
Yeah I got some recasts, quality looks good from what I've seen.
http://world.taobao.com/item/45637117535.htm?fromSite=main
http://world.taobao.com/item/40270628295.htm?fromSite=main

>>5390955
Is purchasing recasts generally a thing? I'd never be able to shake off the feeling of having a 'knock-off' sitting on display and would be tormented by not having the original figures.
I need that Nia and Yoko in my life though.

>>5390965
Considering how difficult it is to get originals, recasts are the only real option.

>>5390955
How are you liking those bigger Zaku axes?

When you posted them the other day they look 1/5-1/4 larger than they should be IMO.

>>5391006
If I could get the measurements of the one that comes with the HG origin tristar zaku we can see just what order or magnitude they got the size wrong.
I like it though, its completely obscene.

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>Friday night
>Building a Secret Santa present, HGUC Jegan
>Thinking of what to do with it for custom stuff as I build

It's a nice feeling.
What's everyone up to?

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>>5391252
Working on my RX-78CA 1.5, still wip so it's a bit rough.

>>5390965
Like 80% of the stuff of e2046 is recasted

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>>5391268
Nnnf, Char colors really do look sweet on it. Good luck anon, you can do it.

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>>5391252

>>5391252
Buying supplies needed to start making models from scratch so I can have something to distract myself from the persistent thoughts of suicide every day.

>>5391269
I will NEVER buy from them though, worst quality I've ever seen.

>>5391275
Will I really need a pressure pot for resin casting though?

>>5391252
>want to start building my custom
>consumed with hacking my 3DS

>>5391294
So how do games work like that? If I have a 4 gig card would I be able to fit roms on? After this I'll stop with off-topic chat.

>>5391301
Yeah ROMs are pretty small, actually. I have an old flash cart for the DS before the exploit for the 3DS was found. It runs on the 3DS but I haven't been able to run any patch updates since I got it at launch.
I personally have been working on homebrew to run on the 3DS and used the SD card to get those stereographic hentai images uploaded. I forget the program I was using but I was combining them and making them work with the 3D slider on the device. I was pretty proud of it.

>>5391316
Ah, neat. I guess /v/ will have the scoop on how to run the hacks? I checked before and a lot of people were apparently bricking. Was that just idiots who couldn't into basic reading?

>>5391252
Finally got my Jegan A2 in the mail, debating on building it with the Type D/ECOAS shoulders or the A1/F91 shoulders

>>5391320
Probably just user error/lack of ability to read. Mine was the first series so there were no exploit patches yet.
The exploits for running the 3DS roms seemed a little hairy to me but I'm content with my DS roms. Only reason I'd try to get 3DS roms running is so I can take advantage of the 3D slider, and have full access to the ARM processors' registers + full resolution screen rather than that weird ass cropping that happens when running DS games.

>>5391252
Waiting to see if my Secret Santa present ever shows up :|

>>5391331
Fellow Jeganfriend, I'm quite enjoying the build. The backpack with fins is really neat. Thinking of adding those small missile boxes to the fins since they are about the right length for some.

>>5391332
I'd mainly be in it for 3ds SRW and the like, so I'll see how tough it seems and might or might not. Thanks for the info.

>>5391350
Hacking the 3DS is a lot more complicated.
I can send you the guide I used if you're curious.

And you will need more than a 4gb card. Saving the emulated 3DS memory alone will take up 2gb of your card.

16gb is enough
32gb is ideal

Remember, if you're pirating, all your downloaded games go to the SD

>>5391252
Gonna prime my alex for the group build

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>>5391252
>want to start painting customs
>cold as shit outside so can't paint or even topcoat

>>5391495
Bring out the brushes

>>5391475
I see. I'll wait on this then for now, need to save up and buy Gundam Breaker 3 first when it comes out on Vita. If you want, send the guide to [email protected].

>>5391501
I'm no good at painting large surfaces.

>>5389081
This is far better. There is literally no actual building going on in /m/ gunpla General usually.

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>>5391512
Since when do they do delivery on Saturdays? Trying to catch up Xmas shit, I suppose?

1/100 metal gear Ray and black Rex restock Feb on HLJ. I can only imaging how much shipping the big ass boxes are.

Sally confirmed for twice the price and 200% less cool than its children

>>5390391
Why'd you use the Rg stickers on the hg and not the Rg?

Is 30 degrees too cold to decant? I need to decant some Testors lacquer one coat wet look top coat.

>>5391495
>can start painting
>flu and shaky hands

>>5391534
You mean Fahrenheit?

That's about freezing, it won't frost because you are decanting instead of spraying on a surface but I would wait for warmer weather just in case.

Or just decant a little and see how it goes.

>>5391542
Alright. Now I need to find some airtight jars.

>>5391504
update is coming out on monday, probably going to lock out the browser on newer versions. If you are interested I would at least try and downgrade to 9.2. You won't need a large card to do that.

>>5391529
Imagine if they were to actually finish making the game before hacking and releasing, sally wouldve been better than what we got

>>5391525
In US? Since always.

>>5391555
Nice trips. So you didn't send the mail? Should I just go to /v/?

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Hey /toy/, anon building the Secret Santa Jegan. Does this look too stupid to seem plausible? I can't decide if it's silly because the missile pods are a bit large, or if it's not too bad. Please give feedback.

Sorry about the nubs on the missile pods, they were from a used model I bought at an earlier date.

>>5391571
Why email it?
https://gbatemp.net/threads/simple-guide-to-downgrading-your-3ds.407888/

Make sure when the downgrade app is running you have your charger plugged in.

>>5391580
I like it.

>>5391580
I think they'd look better ontop of the shoulders ala Stark Jegan

>>5391589
Cool, will do. Much appreciated friend.

>>5391596
Don't have the arms built, in time. Packing it up for the night.

No mater what I do, I just cannot get white paint to not look like shit. I've bought all kinds of different primers, different brands of white paint, paint pens, a thousand different thinning ratios, literally everything short of shelling out the dosh for an airbrushing kit (which I probably wouldn't use for anything else because I enjoy hand paining and am otherwise pretty damn good at it).

I've got a Stylet that I wanted to make box accurate but the white parts are vexing me. VEXING. Do you guys think it would look okay if I used a different color? I've got some steel and chainmail, I think that would go pretty well with her blue-and-black scheme. Suggestions?

>>5391252
Finishing up my PG GP-01 I got from Bluefin almost two years ago, it's been sitting around armless for a while now, so I've been working on it the last few days. I'm done with the FB armor, just working on the weapons and shield now.

>>5391602
Can you at least post some examples of what you think the bad work looks like? We'd be better able to help that way.

>>5391602
How are you handling white? Most of the time going like, for a straight white honestly doesn't look good. You either have to build it up or go for an off white.

Also this >>5391644

>>5390096
>deltadragoon
>pokemon furfag with autism should be lauded for sperging out

don't ever fucking post this again

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>>5391751
You just got baited.

So has anyone actually tried filling in those stupid power signs on the Barbatos?

>>5391763
knowing that faggot he posted it himself thinking he'd be praised

>>5391602
Custom color. Aircraft grey?

That or use spray cans for the white. I would suggest Mr color gx cool white but that's for airbrush.

>>5391644

I would but the only camera I have is on my phone and it's so shit that I don't think it would help much.

>>5391790
>spray cans

That... huh. I don't remember the last time I tried a spray can. The parts are kinda small but my mask-fu is strong. At any rate, five bucks for a can is cheaper than an airbrush.

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Where can i buy replacement parts when i live in the US? I was working on the MG Hyaku Shiki 2.0 and i got to these little red rings. The last one popped off the sprue when i cut it and it went flying into oblivion

>>5391942
>mask-fu is strong
That's good.

Remember to get a primer too. It will make covering up the blue a lot easier.

And I would suggest getting those hobby brands for a smoother finish. Do it for her.

.>>5391973
Purchase yourself a resin kit. It will save your gunpla life. The ability to bang out a copy of something you just lost will be amazing. Plus you can use it for customs.

On the other hand, you're pretty much out of luck minus that little parts request thing in the manual (japan only) and just rebuying the kit.

>>5391973
Just take the other three out and then paint the inside of the grey parts red.

Problem solved.

>>5391973
Pantyhose. Vacuum cleaner.

Good luck.

>>5391999
No

>>5392031
Suffer then, you snapfag.

>>5392031
Buy a new Hyaku Shiki.

Or its time for METAL DETAIL PARTS and some superglue.

>>5391973
In the future, cut all but one of the gates, then hold the piece you're cutting out while you cut the last one so it can't fly away from you

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>Woke up early this morning
>Admire box of half Ez-8 painted parts
>Figure I'll put some of the stick decals on
>81 goes on chest plate fine
>08 goes on the shield fine, until the last second
>Now its slightly wonky and I cant take it off without destroying the decal and the paint job

>>5392237
You're supposed to clearcoat before decals and panel lining right?

My friend let me use his $12 pair of spru snippers, and they're just not getting the job done. They're too bulky and not sharp enough. At this point I'm willing to just cave and buy my own pair, but what should I look for? What's a good price for a decent pair of spru snippers and where should I buy from?

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>>5392255
Forgot my pic.

>>5390694

How do you go about searching that shit anyway. I've bought a kit from there before but it was linked to me. Do you just Google translate or do you speak moonrunes mk.2?

>>5392255
Just get the recommended nipper from the guide and invest in a hobby knife, sandpaper, and/or a file.

>>5392261
Fuck yeah, Z'gok.

>>5392255
Mineshima D-25 or that new Tsmiya one.

Both go for about 20-30 bucks.

>>5392269
>>5392285
Much obliged, anons.

>>5392284
Fuck yeah. I might should have chosen an SD for my first kit, though. I don't like marring the Z'gok's beauty with my inexperience.

>>5392255
Mineshima D3A 600 was ok, in terms of budget & the usefulness. (10.++ usd after currency conversion)

just that some tool improvisation needed, such as hinge point re-tightening & blade sharpening afterwards. after all that it will work as your expectation.
a little oil coating on blade will prevent minor rust, as well as long term durability.

>MGs aren't big enough
>PGs are too expensive and doesn't have a lot of the suits I want
Kill me.

>>5392313
How the fuck aren't MG's big enough its literally a perfect size

>>5392324
Obviously the only perfect size for a mobile suit is a fully operational 1:1.

Hows the HG kit of Jesta? Was planning to buy one sooner or later.

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>>5392328
Not very complicated like a lot of GM derived kits, but I like it

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Zeta is afraid

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>>5392415
In kyoto atm
Its actually very hard to buy a million kits because there is so much to choose from holy shit

I want to go to tokyo soon to get some p bandai stuff

I only found out a few days ago Gundam Planet is half an hour from me, should I stop in and get the MG RX-78 Origin?

>>5387581
hardly ever see them painted, because i think they're supposed to look fancy and shiny to being with. if you were going to paint them you could've just got some plastic kotobukiya msg bits n bobs instead.

they look fine unpainted, my only gripe about them this way is that it just looks like the damn pins everywhere when people overuse them, looks chintzy as all fuck. but not like you're doing that, or so i hope.

tldr leave them as is.

>>5392420
I assume you've checked out the Yodobashi Camera by Kyoto station? Gunpla is pretty slim pickings in Kyoto otherwise from what I could find, it's of course better in Tokyo and Osaka

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I got one of those customize campaign sets as a bonus from Gundam planet but I don't care for the look of it. At first I was just humoring myself with the idea of making it in the bag like a ship in a bottle. But then this happened.
(please excuse the nubs)

>>5392420
My rule of thumb for traveling and buying things is not getting anything you can just get at home just as easily.

Translated for gunpla, pbandai, larger kits, and stuff that's out of print for a while and found cheap that you want.

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When I posted pics of the 1/100 resin giant axe a few days ago, a couple of people asked if they were too big.

Had someone measure the HG giant axe from the origin tristar zaku. It measures 175mm from tip to tip

175mm at 144 scale = 252mm at 100 scale

The resin one measures 255mm without the clear blade part fitted, So I'm calling that close enough.

>>5392916
Ah thanks, I asked yesterday about it. I think the scaling up to 1/100 makes it look so much bigger.

Now that company or someone needs to make the Barbatos mace in 1/100.

When it comes to airbrushing and respirators, as long as I'm painting outside on a patio, using acrylics, would it be necessary to wear a respirator? I don't plan on using lacquers or enamels, in which case a respirator would definitely be good.

And would I need one for cleaning the airbrush after work? I could just use water to clean it out if I'm just using acrylics right?

Thanks for your help

I'm lookin for a mg34/42 to use with MGs, what action figure scale would work with that?

>>5392975
Its still a good thing to use, you wont get any over spray in your system. I do all my painting outside too, and when its normal acrylics i still use it As for cleaning a water/rubbing alcohol mix should work.

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First ever gunpla project, an HG Zaku. First few bits looking finished, should I hit it with a Satin varnish or Matt?

>>5393013
I'm assuming you've done other modeling considering most people don't use washes and weather their first build?

>>5393020
Correct, I do wargame modelling. However this is my first time using weathering pigment and enamel washes, so it's a bit touch and go.

I must say Tamiya products are a joy to work with.

>>5393066
I say matt.

If you are indecisive, you can do satin first, and if its not flat enough put matte over it.

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Getting there. One of my main mistakes on this guys was missing the joint bits, some of them look a bit ugly if you see them.

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>>5393264

>>5392990
Thanks. I'll need to check out home depot or Lowe's after work for some research. I tried looking at Amazon during my lunch and got lost with all the model numbers and such.

>>5393285
I wouldn't go to a store for respirators. Shit selection and usually overpriced to hell when you could just buy a reusable mask and some carts on Amazon for $40 vs $50 at the store.

>>5393269
>>5393264
Looking good, just keep in mind that chipping usually occurs on edges and areas of friction and wear. Unless its in real bad shape you won't find much on flat open spaces by itself, and not such neat scratches either.

I asked in the /m/ thread, but I'll ask here too to get some extra advice. How the hell do I get good at nubs? How do you guys do it? I really want to start airbrushing, but I don't want to until I can conquer nubs.

I've read mutliple guides. I usually try to cut it off the runner with a sprue cutter, cut closer, then shave with x-acto knife and then attempt to sand. But I can never seem to get it flat to the plastic. There's always a little "platform" of nub and I don't want to risk sanding away the rest of the plastic too. What grits are best for that? And/or what kind of files do you all use?

>>5393307
Got a 3m brand from ace for $30, buyng online is nice till you get to the shipping prices or amazons "fee 2 day shipping!"

>>5393334
Sanding
Putty

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Quick shot of half-snapped burikimaru. Now, he awaits paint.

>>5393269
Looks real good, Anon

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>>5393334
#17 and #18 blades. But honestly, some of it is just the color of the plastic. You can see on the blue here, it's far more noticeable than say...

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>>5393334
>>5393471
The white on Crossbone here.

>>5393334
normally the grit is
400
600
1000
1500

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WIP Pic

Still getting used to new airbrush, I've a mix of vallejo air paints and citadel pots which gum up and splatter the paint despite being thinned (or being super runny when thinned too much).

I primed with vallejo poly white primer and base coated with a khaki colour to get a worn effect, on top I built up layers of straight white avoiding edges so it doesn't look squeaky clean. I'm temped to avoid washing panel lines and instead use the sponge weathering technique.

Next time I think I'll just paint every individual piece rather than chunks of model, pain in the ass plus brush painting is just running off some of the model for some reason.

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Zaku done. For my first ever gunpla I think it turned out pretty good. Tried out lots of new techniques.

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>>5393543

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>>5393546

>>5393543
What'dya use to weather and paint it?

>>5393553
Lighter green is Tamiya Grey Green. Darker green is Tamiya Cockpit Green 2:1 Grey Green. Grey is Tamiya German Grey.

Panel lined with Tamiya, weathered with FW dark earth weathering powder and scratches of metallic paint.

>>5393543
>>5393551
Looks really good. I think you could've used a finer brush for the chipping though. Looks more like highlights, as if it was animated. An interesting look, regardless.

>>5393543
I like the scratched paint effect
You kind of messed it up on the shoulder but the crotch plate looks nice

>>5393334
Cut the runner as far away from the piece as possible. Sand the nub down as low as possible,then use a hobby knife (I recommend a chisel blade) to shave of the rest.

Don't use nippers to cut the nub shorter, that's how you get the white marks even after sanding down. Of course, the visibility of these marks vary depending on the color of the plastic.

Are there any variation kits that you want but Bandai likely won't make?

For me, I'd pay for MGs of Exia Repair 3 and Kampfer Amazing.
The former, I have the Metal Build, but a kit of it would be nice too.
The latter would probably use the old MG Kampfer mould, but it'd be better than nothing.

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Anyone else here collect Hoihois? Just snapped this girl together and I've gotta say, she's one of the best looking kits out of the box I've seen in a while. Seems like all the hoihois need almost no work to look good, weapons aside. She needs, like, two screws painted and a couple of waterslide decals and that's it if you don't want to go crazy with customs.

That said, there's a really tempting black bunny picture in the instruction book I'm tempted to try.

Also, any side avenues I should look if I want that charger base? Or just the usual trolling Mandarake and Rakuten?

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I think I've fallen too deeply in love with gunpla.
Looking at this pic feels like a reunion with a long-lost family, even though I have neither.

>>5393729
That looks adorable and I'd love to build one.
Are they expensive? Are they koto kits or made by someone else?
If koto I'll pass, reprints are too over priced.

>>5393729
I don't but I now want to. Where would you suggest I check for/buy some?

>>5393940
>>5393948
Not that anon but you can find them on mandarake from time to time. (Below their msrp too)

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>>5393940
>>5393948
Usual places. Mandarake, Rakuten, and amiami still has that one in particular for sale.

Koto kits, yeah. That one's 3.5k on amiami, but the older ones are usually 2k or less through second hand sites.

Aside from the charging stand, I'm probably gonna grab little Ms. Edgy here and her transforming motorcycle next. And I still need some toy cockroaches for them all to fight.

>>5386764
Aw shit I'm just now startin' on this thing. It looks super fucking fun.

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I really want to make something similar to this after seeing gem strips at Wal-Mart & Dollar General respectively. But not necessarily pink or excessively girly, just very "fabulous" & glittery in a general sense. Perhaps with a blue or white theme.

What HG do you think would be well suited to a rhinestone makeover other than RX-78 who I just recently did a build of?

>>5394032
I'm doing something sort of similar with a zeta gundam. I have the gems popping out of the thrusters and stuff, although if i was more skilled I'd be able to sand them properly to fit in the slots.
And obviously Zaku II would be an option for a rhinestone makeover.

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>>5394040
Neat, I look forward to seeing what you've come up with. On the topic of Zaku models, I was debating this one, actually. It's a kit I've liked for a while but never gotten around to buying. Maybe clear & hot pink gems overall? Hmm. Do you have a color theme at all with yours?

>>5394044
Eh, it's not gonna be all that great. The best thing I've done is a hand-painted mock. The color scheme is pink and black with the pink gems. It's a very belated birthday gift for my boyfriend. Pink and Black are his favorite colors.

>>5394059
I misread your post as "hand-painted rock", then you mentioned it was a birthday gift.
Thanks for the laugh.

>>5394059
Huh! Pretty similar to what I've got in mind. Funny coincidence. Share a picture when it's done all the same. Good luck & I hope your dude likes it!

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Dem fat legs.

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Guess I'll post it here too.
Fuck alclads

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>>5394078
>>5394080
Ohhh baby. What gray is that?

>>5394089
Mr. Hobby Clear Black over alclad II chrome

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>>5394091
Mr.Color GX rather

>>5394097
LED guide please

>>5394117
Get a blacklight

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>>5394097
>Mr.Color GX
>spraying lacquer on top of Alclad
there is a reason Alclad sells their own smoke enamel

>>5394132
>being this picky

It looks fine, tone your autism down

>>5394148
You being dumb doesn't make other people autistic, friend.

>>5394257
>>>/trash/

>>5394275
>>5394132
Someones quite jelly :^)

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Did a quick testfitting of this guy, doesn't look too bad. Please ignore the nubs on the Geara Doga legs, bought it built and haven't cleaned it up yet.

Gotta say, Jagd Doga is a top notch build. Despite being pretty similar-looking to the Geara, the part separation and overall build process is quite different on account of having a partial inner-frame. Had to switch the polycaps to attach the legs. Now I just gotta wait for it to warm up so I can paint this bad boy.

>>5394078
>>5394080
>>5394097
That looks freaking awesome

>>5394291
You forgot your trip ~

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>>5392294

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Newbie here, how'd I do?

Why can they never get the fuck shoulders right on Katoki's Wing and Wing Zero kits? The shoulder armor is supposed to be set much lower and cover much of the upper arm.

>>5394355
file your nubs better and get a less shitty camera. Can barely see shit.

>>5394363
Yep, shitty phone camera. I was afraid of filling it down too much.

>>5394371
Front skirt looks pretty weird.

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>>5394355
>grain
>nubs uncleaned

Could be better.

>>5394371
Working on the Z-knight myself.

>>5394377
Yeah, AoZ stuff is really weird. I'm overall not a fan of most of it myself, though Woundwart is kinda neat.

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>>5393804
Has Bandai always had problems with their mix for white up until the MG era? The very first kit I bought the white in it was minty like that.

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>>5394377
it's because they are a set of sub-arms

>>5394371
looks good my fellow AoZ nigga

>>5394402
Plastic pellet mix technology has apparently also improved significantly.

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quick pic of my GM II Semi Striker WIP. Still have a few little bits to touch up and handpaint but I'm in no hurry since it's too could outside to put any tip coat on at the moment. This has been a really fun build so far.

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No one seems to build the doven wolf at all. (though admittedly I got this one at a sale)

>>5393543
>first ever gunpla
>it looks like that

I gotta stop coming to these threads, it's a constant reminder of how shit i am.

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>>5394132
The clear black is even, i'm guessing he put aqua kote, but the chrome did lost some of it's lustre

>>5392328
3 hours late but HG Jesta is a nice kit.
>good arm articulation
>sturdy
>quick build
>plenty of extra stickers

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Made a sinanju display to match the unicorn.

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took a break from my hyper delta gundam and got to work on this guy. Guys...is it ok to fall in love with a gunpla? can love bloom on the battlefield?

New thread: >>5394817

>>5394402
How is the FAZZ 1/144? Every so often a kit becomes a white whale for me, and it itches when I can't find it. Is it worth finding?

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got borerd and pulled my MKIII off the shelf. i've always disliked how they engineered the elbow joints.

made the arms pivot from the round point of the forearm rather than the stock awkward (to me) point of articulation that was put center of the forearm.

this also made the arms a slight bit longer in the process but it worked out just fine.

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>>5395720