Gunpla/Plamo General

>>14303934
gerbera looks neat, is that yours?

Iwata HP.CS or Badger Patriot?

>>14303938
No, it's an anon's from last thread.

What's a HG kit with blocky legs that uses the early HGUC balljoint hip connection?

>>14304020
RX-78-2

>>14304026
I guess I should have specified that I wanted to use a Mega Shiki upper body

Is there a version of the ZZ Gundam that is worth a damn?

>>14304063
Tryon 3

>>14304003
New Patriot owner posting. The Patriot has a large needle, so it lets out paint at a faster rate than normal and t can't get quite as much small detail when spraying. It can be changed if you get a conversion kit for it to a smaller type that Badger sells. I would count that as an important deciding factor.

>>14304063
FAZZ

>>14304101
Isn't it possible to get the smaller one from the get-go?

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http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10394035

any more pics of this thing?

i can't find any and I can't decide if I like it and im going to bed now

>>14304121
I wouldn't know, ordered the Patriot online and it came with the default. I don't believe it is from looking on Amazon, it's not a seperate version of the brush but a different needle/nozzle setup. That would be stupid on the part of Badger because then they would need to make two conversion kits so it could go both ways.

>>14304199

The edge on this thing is killing me.
The sad thing is there is a lot of potential there.

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I need more arms

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>RG sinanju shield detail

I just saw the pre-order light go up on that glorious mother fucker, but I remember the show pics when showing off the shield and it looked...kinda empty.

Was there any pics of the backside, I kinda want SOME detail but it won't deter my purchase.

It'd be just good to know how much the rg blows the mg away, apart from the whole grenade myth

>>14304385
Titans colours will fit it.

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>>14304408
Looks like the back is "sunken" in to accommodate the layers of plastic on it
Not too bad in my opinion

>>14304430

Literally any colors besides what it has would improve it. So would losing the katana. Seriously, this should be called Coldsteel Gundam.

In fact, if that's what it's called, I will buy it.

>>14304431
Bit of a bummer but I knew there would have to be some compromise.

Still needs reason for buying an mg after all, thankfully I'm not that fickle

>>14304408
>It'd be just good to know how much the rg blows the mg away.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FopyRHHlt3M

>>14304385
Personally I like Gundam The Edge, I hope it comes with more, but I really like what it has.
Gives me Astraea type F vibes, red and pointy with weapons.

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progress

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>tfw your image got chosen for the OP of the /toy/ thread but not here

>>14304455
gotta have variety sonny, if we just did everything the toy thread did we may as well just abandon /m/.

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The RG Sinanju's gonna have that gloss injected thing going on right?

You guys see any undergates? I can't really tell from the image.

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>>14303934
Oh this is so warm seeing my kit being OP.

>>14303938
Thanks dude, it was a rushed 2 day job and I wish I could have changed some parts but I heavily recc it because fuck its a cool kit.

>>14304462
Not all of it is undergated, on the show floor model it had a nub on the gold around the collar.

As you saw though its minimal or well hidden by design, if you're worried best wait for a review to confirm, they come out before the models do

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>Votoms restock from Bandai and WAVE in July and September

Is RG 00 Qan[T] worth the upgrade?

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alright /m/
no work all long weekend and college is done for the semester so I'm giving this a crack.
Any word on how it is?

also it's my birthday in a week or so, so I'm going to be stupid and buy an expensive as fuck kit. PG Zeta or something fucked. Any reccs?

>>14304492
Strike rm retooled, I hear good.

Last I heard pg zeta had screws but if you want that go for it, otherwise that big as fuck scorpion zoid or a pg unicorn (an easier build) are mine.

But I'm a unicorn fag so ignore me

>>14304492
PG Unicorn, my friend. Final batter/Full armor if you can manage.
If you're going to spoil yourself go the whole mile.

>>14304489
It's definitely a step up because of surface detail and complexity, but it's only really worth it if you like the Qant enough to buy it. Otherwise you're free to ignore it.
I'm holding out for Pbandai full saber or some shit.

>>14304501
I can get on board with that.
All fags are welcome

>>14304505
To be honest I am so tempted for PG Unicorn. I love the design and I did a HG Destroy 1/44 a few days back and it was fun, so I can imagine it'll be even better. My local does have the 1/60 Skyrouge and the MK II prototype from Zeta.

>>14304516
I especially suggest the Final Battle/Full Armor because they only came out recently so it's not going to destroy your wallet like it could potentially if you decided you wanted it in the future.
That aside though, I have no experience with PGs yet so I can't really weigh in on much more than at least wallet sense and potential envy. Just make sure you check dalong before you settle.

What is the definitive Banshee (any grade) in your opinion.

Norn can eat a dick.

>>14304516
>>14304522
The issue I have with the pg unicorns is they're just upscaled mg's with extra articulation.

Its not like old pg's where they had amazing inner frames, the pg unicorns are design just to hold it together and when it can't hold its own rifle up without modification we have a problem.

>>14304532
MG ver ka novel version.

Plain simple but still blinging, really needs a dark paint job though

>>14304532
not the MG Banshee kit because I have it and its fucking trash. Just way too heavy in every way.

still, fuck the norn

/m/, what is your dream model kit? Doesn't have to be likely or even feasible.

Me? I want 1/10th scale model. I don't care what mobile suit it is. I don't even care if it'd have no articulation. I just want a 6 foot tall gundam or zaku or something to stand up beside my door to greet/scare away people.

>>14304573
I would do endless illegal things for a 1/3 Rick Dom just to sit in my backyard

>>14304573
It exists.The 1/12th scale Gundam already exists.

Well, not quite 6ft, but close.

http://www.bandai.co.jp/releases/J2006080303.html

>>14304573
1/1 scale Neo Zeong.

Any other answer is objectively wrong.

>>14304597
>Do even more illegal things
>get 1/1 Rick Dom
>Half of everybody in the neighborhood knows your house as the one with the giant purple cyclops
>The other half think it is Darth Vader
>The local newspaper calls it a transformer.
>Some graphiti kids spray paint dicks and swastikas all over it

>>14304501
What's so bad about screws?

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>>14304199
Wing binder looks neat, but it's going to feel cumbersome.

>>14304631
I feel like if they had a more "Wing" shape to them and it were smaller it'd be way cooler.

Those weapons look interesting though. I particularly like the thin sword. Makes me think of Raiden's blade from MGS4 and Revengence.

>>14304618
just putting it out there

If you put the screws in the wrong way you can fuck up a kit, my mg master gundam can't hold a pose properly, first I thought I had them right but parts wouldn't close over it, so I un done them and tried again, the screws kept doing even more crooked so in the end he has loose armor that flies off who can't hold a proper pose, your experiences may vary

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>>14304631

That's an understatement.

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>>14304603
Holy shit! That's awesome!

Wait...

>looks up price
>$13,598
>$3,4000

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>>14304631
>>14304641
What I want to know is, what's that thing on its right arm?
And what is it for?

>>14304647

My guess is weapon mount for the sword or it has a hidden weapon of some kind like a pop-out arm blade or something. It would fit the design.

>>14304647
Maybe like extra hydralics or some shit so it can hold the fuck huge thing hanging off the left hit.

>>14304639
I haven't had problems with screws when they turn up in kits, so I was wondering.

I've found they can only be put in one way particularly when they have a nut as well.

>>14304647
>>14304641
>>14304631
>>14304199
>wings on shoulder
Is this supposed to be a dumber version of the Montero?

>>14304631
I'm getting a Strike feel from those wings.

>>14304641

I'll be honest, a part of me likes this thing just because it is so retardedly over the top edgy, but this image has done more to turn me off of it than anything. Those shoulder wings are absurd and that official publicity photo looks fucking goofy because you can see they're actually getting in its way. And why would you put wings that let your mech fly on the shoulders, a place where it's extremely likely to get hit?

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>>14304660
>And why would you put wings that let your mech fly on the shoulders, a place where it's extremely likely to get hit?
Yet another design idea recycled from G-Reco.

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On the other hand, the edgy head and the feet looked very sexy.

>>14304660
Probably gonna be explained away as made from durable material or shit or not touched at all.
Then again this is the universe where every single fucking MS have exposed waist and guns do fuck all in MS combat.

so why the mafia's latest ms (rouei's the name i think) did not get a gunpla?
i thought every ms in ibo get a gunpla

>>14304702
Spinner Rodi, ground hyakuren, and I swear that their is one more did not yet get any sort of kit.

>>14304702
Because only Gundams and Grazes sell.
On the other hand, all the Grazes and most of the Gundams up to Astaroth are pretty great.
Asty's blue plastic looks kinda shitty though, but nothing paint and coating can't remedy.

>>14304715
>one more did not yet get any sort of kit.
Ground Graze, but that is getting a 1/100.

>>14304702
Also, it's not unusual for the majority of mana sidestory ms to get nothing.

>>14304722
That's why I didn't mention it. I just swear that there is one more that I'm forgetting.

Probably just a Graze recolor though.

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>>14304715
Ground Graze? No HG yet, but the 1/100 Graze Kai will have its parts.
Also, fedora hyakuren doesn't have a kit yet (there's a model on display last hobby show, though).

>>14304642
those things are worth like $2000-3000 max, its essentially a statue for special events and hobby shop displays with a few joints for basic movement. my local hobby shop has had one for years and it looks like pretty cheap hollow plastic.

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Planning to paint a Graze in worker colours, does the balance look okay or should I change anything? (Gonna do warning stripes on the shoulders I think)

>>14304730
Brown Ground Graze from episode 24?

>>14304745
>warning strips

Anon I personally what what you're doing here, if it works for you maybe the shins as well so it can't step on anyone?

>>14304745
Try making the sideskirts black as well?

>>14304647

If you look carefully at >>14304641 you can see the sword is plugged into the arm

>>14304750
Not really an experienced painter so i was going to try masking and see how it turns out, if i can do it okay on a flat surface like the shoulder ill deffo try it.

>>14304757
Will do

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Five.

>>14304664
>Yet another design idea recycled from G-Reco.

That's a funny way to spell Eureka Seven.

>>14304664
Ippei is working on both dipshit

>>14304740
That's a custom build for display. Not a prototype or anything like that.

>>14304408
RG shields usually have back detail, just simple colors. I like to either paint thr back or just panel line rhe back if it's white.

>>14304516
If you get one be sure to pick up a clear psyxhoframe runner so you can do both colors with LEDs.

>>14304670

Guys, I think I'm going to get this. I mean, I can just chop the wings off right? Problem solved.

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>>14304783
>[eg]

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Are meme sharp nippers worth the money? Or should I just get some cheap ones

>>14305429
get gundam planet. not even shilling my friend, they're awesome.

>>14305169
But then it's almost literally just a red Astaroth.

>>14305429
>not buying bootleg godhands
>not sticking it to the man
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Good-Quality-Durable-Wholesale-Price-Red-Diagonal-Beading-Cable-Wire-Side-Cutter-Cutting-Nippers-Pliers-Jewelry/32283804801.html

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>>14305462
>Beading Cable Wire Side Cutter Cutting Nippers Pliers Jewelry Tool

have you bought these? are they great?

>>14305472
ask me in 2 months

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>>14305481
I'll buy them too

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>>14304431
>find out about RG sinanju about 15 minutes after ordering qan[t]
>tfw poorfag and don't want to buy another one so soon

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1/100 fags, how does it feel that P-Bandai is the only thing keeping "muh Master Grades!!!!111" alive?

>>14305679
at least i got RE 100 and IBO 100

>MG V2 wasn't popular enough to warrant the Assault Buster P-Bandia

>>14305679
>having "same scale" autism
>not buying every scale
>not buying your favorites in larger scales

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>>14304399
I say buy the Gunpla Battle Arms kit then.

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>>14305747
>>14304399
wait, he's a better pic of it being used the way you want it too.

how good is the SD Sazabi?

I really want it, but I'm not sure about the quality of SD kits. It would be a neat small project though

>>14305697
>implying it could support those gubbinz'
>>14305720
>buying either of the Victories in MG

>>14305679
Poorfags, how does it feel not being able to afford such great designs?

>>14305882
Exactly, Katoki is an absolute master. What plebian doesn't like decals EVERYWHERE!?

So I want to add some detail with water slide caution decals on my HG Cathedral, What color should I use? Red? Orange?

>>14305900
Right cause most P-Bandai kits are Ver. Ka?

LOL

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What are the contents of the box?

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>>14305968

>mfw Bandai releases the GM ver Thunderbolt ver Ka only though P-Bandai.

>>14305989
>not SAL

>>14305989

A dragon dildo.

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>>14305989
Neat.

>>14305998
>EMS arrives in 6 days
Makes up for the price difference.

>>14305989
Judging by the size of the box, I'd say three kits.

>>14305989
>Mexico
Instructions for the wall.

>>14306009
>Trump has the wall built out of used gunpla runners.

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>>14306007
Wait a second. What's that on top?
Oh shit. It's the best Matsu.

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Is the "MSM-07 Z`Gok Mass Production Type" a fun build?

>>14306038
Same build as the Char version. Just the MP version is P-Bandai and expensive.

>>14305954
>Cathedral
>Decals

>>14306016
#makegunplagreatagain

>>14306009
>MG Tequila Gundam Ver. Ka

>>14306092
>P-bandai

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So uh, I'm using Gundam Breaker 3 to plan out some kitbashes, and I'm having trouble deciding on something.
Which sets of legs fit better on this? Would you guys suggest something else entirely?

>>14306122
A with 3's color scheme, but leave the leg thruster, knee triangle and possibly change the ankle piece to or have part of it blue.

>>14306181
Yeah, that would look pretty good on it. Kinda sucks how GB3 kinda limits how many areas in each set of parts you can color differently.

Anyway, I like how the Alex legs look on it too, but it kind of bothers me how the Stargazer's stomach is pretty thin, while the Alex's waist that it connects to is kinda wide. It doesn't look, idunno, natural. But maybe I'm just overthinking it. What're your thoughts on that?

>>14306226
The skirts on A are the most GM like to me but 3's work better with the torso.

A possibility would be adding something to the bottom part of the torso with some plaplate or something to bulk it up.

Any others BRs here ever bought from HobbySearch or Hobby Link Japan?

I only ever used AmiAmi, and it works pretty nicely, but just wondering if those other two are any better.

>>14306038
I have the normal char one and have some protips
glue on the elbow armor, it falls off. Mine disappeared after a friend on LSD decided to play with my gunpla.
In fact you should probably glue on most of the little armor pieces on the arms, none of them have connections that go deep enough. The legs are fine, though.
Also don't bother with the foil stickers on the claws. They work about as well as stickers that go around corners always do. You'd think bandai would give up on those after making gunpla for like 40 years

>>14306258
That's a good idea with the pla plate.

The Shiki's legs were my first choice too because I like how they look, but the more I look at it the more unsure I become about whether or not they fit the build. Something about it just seems off to me. I like how skinny they are because I'm trying to go for a skinny look, but something about it just doesn't feel right. I'm probably just overthinking it.

RG Unicorn

W H E N ?
H
E
N
?

>>14306370
Fully transformable RG Ex-S when?

>>14306370
>>14306377

RG GM WHEN

>>14306377
RE/100 you mean

>>14305720
I hate my same-scale autism. On the upside I have most of the MG kits that I like and I have to start scale mixing of I want to keep building

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fuck you bandai

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>>14306456
they can go to hell

>>14305664
It doesn't come out until August, you've got time

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>>14306460
shitty company

>>14306456
When exactly is the impulse getting released?

Also, I was thinking I could just buy the old no grade 1/144 and stick that into the revive. would probably be cheaper.

I do agree that Bandai is run buy fuckheads though

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>>14306456
>>14306460
>>14306469
>p-bandai
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
nobody wants worst impulse

>>14306485
i have to agreed but this scares me i want the sword impulse i want the freaking swords

>>14306390
Why would they make an RE100 Ex-S when there's already an MG Ex-S?

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Best RX-78 kit, or best RX-78 kit?

>>14306485
>>14306489
Sword Impulse will be P-fucking Bandai. Why they hell has there been a increase of P-Bandai whoring?

>>14306456
>>14306460
>>14306469
>>14306481
>poorfags
ayy

iktfbros

>>14306482
End of the month.

>>14306518
Because they make all the money, without the risks. If they print mass amounts of that shit, there's always that risk that it won't sell well and they'll either lose money or not make much.
With P Bandai, they only release as many as ordered, so they make all the money without having to worry about the kit bombing.

It's good business strategy, but is complete bullshit. I understand why they do it, but I'm not happy with it.

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>>14306385
Never

>>14304492
PG Mk II or since you seem to like the Strike, PG Strike.

Unicorn is a fucking paperweight, it can't hold anything, its at best a scaled up MG, and the only positive I can think of is the LED space/wiring design.

RX-78, Zeta, etc are either too old or too iffy just by design.

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So glad I never caved and bought the green one. This one has the beam javelin and red looks better.

>>14305954
Red. Red goes on both gold and while

>>14305444

u blind nigga?

>>14306517
Yes
>>14306783
Did the green one come with decals too?

>>14306836
No. Also didn't come with the beam javelin

>>14306517
looks like they put alot more effort into it than the Origin Ver or 3.0.

>>14306843
What's wrong with the Origin RX-78-2?

>>14306843
It's twice the price that's why.

hey guys I kinda messed up my gouf custum in that when I assembled it the small piece that covered its heat rod hole flew off into the abyss that is my basement it has been bugging me for months now should I buy a secound kit and make one gouf a whip junky and the other a Dual Shield chain-gunner?

>>14306841
Guess if I ever wanted an RG Unicorn that would not explode then that would be the kit.

>>14306859
Or you could use this as an opportunity to practice putty and plaplate to scratchbuilt. Unless you're a snapbuilder who wants to stay doing just assembly.

>>14306908
>plaplate
I dont think I'm at a skill level ware I am ready for that I am only currently learning to close my seem lines and getting better at sanding and light puddying.

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PILDAAAA ONNN!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmLI7TtsgfQ

I'm kind of tempted to go candy for that chogokin feel; not to mention how great that shape is for it, seriously hot rod curvy

Is this any good?
(I'm aware it sold out on this site)
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/m/10070391

>>14307091
Mainly I'm just curious if the Falken or Wurger are good kits. Doesn't have to be that special box either.

>>14307091
http://dalong.net/review/kotobukiya/srw26/srw26_i.htm

>>14306853
It's twice the amount of plastic too.

>>14307123
Christ, I know what Dalong is. I'm asking /gpg/ because I value its "unique" opinions.
Your eagerness to appear help however, has been noted semi-positively.

>>14307138

it's a super shit kit with huge issues, never buy it or any other kits

>>14307138
All Kotobukiya kits are shit; shit fit, shit plastic quality, shit construction manual. Never buy any Kotobukiya kits.

You're better off shoving your sprue cutter up your ass than getting a Koto kit, it's the same experience for free.

>>14307142
Thanks a lot for the tip, Anon!
I've just cancelled all my pre-orders and I'm writing "RTS" on my Strike I.W.S.P. when it arrives. Really dodged a bullet, and it's all because you were looking out for me!

>>14307054
I really wish there was a plastic Doublas M2 kit. That thing is aderpable.

>>14307158

>strike IWSP

you really did dodge a bullet then

Done with the GM custom, Quel and FA 7th.
Which should I build next, (all MG) Tallgeese, Strike Freedom, Aegis or Epyon?

>>14307190
strike freedom is going to be the oldest of all of them and gonna require the most work if you're up for doing more than just snapping

>>14307208
Well, unless it's any sort of heavy modding, I don't mind doing extra work.

>>14305472
>>14305481

they're ok actually, worth the 5 dolare's

they're not perfectly aligned so you cant get RIGHT up next to the piece you're cutting but you knew that already,

theyre decent and definitely a step up from hardware store sidecutters

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just glued my zeong's horn things back on

topcoat melted the paint a bit around the mouth but what can ya do

what are you working on tonight lads :shelterfrog:

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im too lazy to get a spray brush, What should i use to paint my models?

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Hey guys, building my first gunpla and I have a question:
Is it safe to use a metal file to clean the marks on my model? I have a file set I use to clean flash off my war gaming stuff, but I don't know if it will just make the cut spots look worse or not, since it's colored plastic.
If not, what else should I use instead? Sanding sticks?

>>14307366
Spraycans and markers

Current WIP.

A 1/72 VF-25F Tornado Messiah.

Want to get this guy ready before the 1/72 VF-31 gets released so I can display them next to each other.

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>>14307420
Forgot pic because i'm dumb.

>>14307231
well since its plated to my knowledge it'd involve stripping the plating and then painting gold on for the best results. You could always try and get it to look more like the freedom 2.0 if you wanted to do the heavy modding and rise up and become the tripfag ant and richigo always wanted us to be


>>14307278
Nothing tonight I think, don't think i can be fucked to airbrush my duel's inner frame

>>14307385
Eh might be worse might be better you could always try a bit on the runners, sanding sticks are the safest bet

>>14307385
Japs seem to like using metal files. You could always try filing off a bit of the runner, maybe even where you cut a piece, and see how it turns out. Won't be 100% accurate, but it could give you an idea.

>>14307432
It's the regular one, so no plating.
I was thinking of painting the gold, but I'd need to buy something good then because the only gold paint I have is Humbrol and it looked like shit when I used it.

>>14307449
Might want to look into Alclad then, an old trip richigo used to do all of his builds and they had a fantastic metallic/candy effect

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What are the advantages of wet sanding over dry sanding and vice versa?

>>14307544
Less dust in the air, less damage to your lungs.

>>14307544
I want to fall victim to the gay agenda!

Can't be bothered taking a photo, but my Gastima, Grimgerde, Phantom Labor, and GN Waifu arrived.

Gastima feels like it has a lot of custom potential, I'm warming up to the design more than I thought I would.

>>14305510
I miss these two

>>14307278
Are you using fucking chewing gum to keep the head attached to the stick?

>>14307385
I use metal files and it works flawlessly for me. But do like the other anons say and give them a try on the runners.

Also GO KAMPFER!

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inb4 plated kits are terrible because nub marks and finger prints

I finally had time to finish the Star Build Strike Gold and I very much enjoy it.

>>14307506
I'll see if I can get a hold of that.

>>14307598
If you like it, more power to you. Not my cup of tea though.

>>14307420
>>14307424
Oh, I'm sorry. I got the VF-25G when it came out, and that was a horrible kit (explodium, saggy joints, etc.). It's 90% identical to the Tornado version, so I can't see it turning out much better.

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>>14307432
>>14307439
>>14307572
Thanks, I'll try it out when I'm done work.
I wish I knew of gunpla before I got in to 40k. These are way more fun to build and play around with, and dirt cheap in comparison. Too bad the stickers look pretty bad, but I can probably paint the details on instead
Maybe I'll get a zaku amazing to go with my kampfer when my buddy makes an amiami order.

>>14307570
>hes never painted blutack before

>>14307156
>Never buy any Kotobukiya kits
Then what? Waiting for Bandai to touch SRW, Armored Core, Muv-luv, Break Blade, Zoids etc which will be never in our lifetime?

Newer ones are better, still far from Bandai but a whole lot better than earliest of SRW kits. Stop exaggerating.

>>14307156
Found the snapfag.

Kotobukiya kits are actually better than average, for plamo. Just that Bandai spoils everyone.

>>14307728
Looks...

Amazing.

My one complaint with it is I don't think you can mount the Sturmfausts on it without some modding. Or at least, I don't think you can. Honestly never tried or even asked. I just assumed cause I'm a bitter old man who hates anything that's different from what I'm used to.

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How is this shiny thing called?

>>14307385
Use soft iron files, not steel/diamond files.

>>14308013

Foil.

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PG of pic related when?

>>14308029
>Cazador-Deathclaw hybird bits

OP
P

>>14308033
Don't forget they're also Newtypes and have rocket punch HTB cannons.

>>14307728
Looks overall pretty good, man. No obvious nubs, just needs a bit of sanding.

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I just came to the realization, that I haven't posted my work here in quite some time so here's a quickish group shot.

>>14308094
Maybe turn up the sensitivity?
Can't see shit, captain.

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>>14308123
Yeah, it's a bit dark. I am not good at lighting. Here's the one I took with the Flash. Ive already since put the models back, and Im way too lazy to grab them again. I'll take better photos when I'm completely finished with them all or something or feel like redoing them.

>>14308135

Where are your panel lines and shit you nig?

>>14308139
gunpla is freedom

>>14308153
Fling yourself into the nearest large body of water and stay there forever.

>>14308139
Simple. These aren't complete builds. (Gyan especially.) Why would I panel line before I've painted. Alas I am not ready to paint these yet. Doubt I ever will with Heavy Arms Custom, because goddamn that kit is shit. I've already done more to it than it deserves.

>>14308153
See
>>14308157

>>14308170

I thought you were displaying these as completed.

>>14307918

Is that also true for the Frame Arms? I wanted to get Hraesvelgar and Stylet, but I'm afraid I'll have to glue the shit out of them to keep them intact.

>>14308177
He never said that.
It's probably why he left the light low, even.

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>tfw you have tests next week but continue building anyway

Also my phone's camera is triggering the hell out of me so I had to use my brother's

>>14308209
Hows the build so far?

>>14308177
Yeah, I wasn't clear. While I do have them displayed in my living room, I don't really consider them truly done. Gyan needs the most love. Including some nub fixing I just noticed, since I built that quickly as a sort of test. I plan on starting painting again when my health improves, and I build my spray booth.

>>14308196
No, I just suck that bad at lighting.

>>14308216
Pretty fun, not much parts for an rg. No polycaps at all, which is new IIRC

A little tedious since I dont like to move parts to topcoat them so I just do the whole things seperately

>>14308195
They'd be pretty much fine , especially Stylet. It doesn't hurt to glue a couple areas, like gluing the hips on the Frame Architect so they don't get come off with the armor.

>>14304455
that image sucks..so apparently toy is about as bad as we are. feels good bros

>>14308242
Is it true you build the inner frame first?

>>14305664
how fucking poor can you be that you can't save up $25 in 2 months. get a job you lazy cunt

>>14305679
how does it feel to be a poor piece of shit that can't afford the objectively best looking models and tries to hide it under the guise of 'scale autism'? fuck outta here underage little faggot

>>14308242
My Destiny has no polycaps.
I don't think my Freedom or Astraea do either.
>>14308302
You could, wouldn't make much difference except you might have difficulty finagling with the skirts.

>>14308302
yes. i preferred the old way though

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>>14305679

>>14308360
really? could have sworn i remember destiny having them. must have been too long since my last RG

>>14308365
I wouldn't mind if they mass produced that case

>>14308355
Not him, but I think some of the RGs look better than their MG counterparts tbqh. Like WZC pr Destiny. I think the Zeta looks better as an MG though.

RG ν when?

>>14308209
Pose him holding his shield bits in both hands when you're finished. It was always my preferred look for the suit from the MG, which I believe is also a feature in the RG.

>>14307728
I use an old set of citadel files with a light touch for denubbing. I use my Tamiya ones for heavy denubbing. Then I go to my homemade sanding sticks. Metal Files are great for when you need something with some oompf.

>>14308242
RGs don't have polycaps friend, everything builds onto the inner frame and slots in as such.

>>14308209
>black panel lines on white

softly triggered

>>14308378
sure thing anon

>>14308399
as i have learned. i like it. will probably get more RGs when i see a good deal for them

>>14308378
I'm pretty sure that "shield bit daggers" look was intended since the early Qan[T] design which, from memory, had visible handles for each bit on the outside.

So guys my birthday comes in a few days, and I've been eye balling this rg Zeta that looks SO FUCKIN COOL. Thing is that I'll be all out of money for a fair amount of time. I know it it sounds sketchy but I would really appreciate it if a kind anon would gift the Zeta to me, or any kit for my birthday. I hope that there is a kind /m/ate out there that can help me out. Anyways have a nice rest of the day/night.

>>14308496
so, if I was interested, how would I send it to you?

>>14308497
I can tell you my email and we can talk it out. Or something like steam or discord/skype

>>14308496
>/m/ate

Are you in Australia? I have an HG Zeta I don't really want.

>>14308521
Nah I'm from Greece aka poorfag country. My English teacher was Australian so it kinda stuck to me.

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Is Gyancelot literally perfect?
>is a Gyan
>is a REVIVE Gyan
>new parts everywhere to increase knight aesthetic
>transforming Zeon spear
>awesome helmet and beam plume
>badass beam cape
>ready to fuck shit up 24/7 for the past 600 years

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My first two sets have arrived... I am pretty hyped :D.

Sadly though, my sandpaper hasn't so I can't start building it yet :(.

>>14308572
I'd watch a semi-medieval Gundam show centered entirely around knightly mobile suits.

>>14308629
>Jesta
>Jim
are you me

>>14308692
I'd watch a 100% fantasy Gundam show tbphwy fampai. I love medieval mecha.

>>14308629
>Jesta Cannon
You, my friend, have delightful taste.

>>14308572
I ordered 2. One for itself and one for spare parts like the lance and that based as fuck beam cape.

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Finished my first gunpla. The visor broke when I was trying to remove it, had to repair it with plastic cement. Overall it was a good learning experience and I'm happy with how it turned out overall, and I know what techniques I need to improve on.

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This is not what I wanted to wake up to. I checked the contents and the Carta graze and Stylet parts are fine. Graze Ein has a few pieces out but nome are broken.

>>14308771
Jesus christ anon, who did you order from?

>>14308787
This.
So I know never to order from them.

>>14308799
I ordered this from hlj. Has anyone else experienced this from them?

>>14308813
Sound like more ups/fedex fucked your shit up.

>Day off at work
>Perfect temperature for painting outside
>Humidity at 90

Jesus Christ how can I control the elements

>>14308836
Yeah, I was thinking that when I first saw it.

>>14308496
Bumping in cases kind anon is interested gifting me something.

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Here's my MG Star Build Strike with custom plavsky wings.

>>14308897
Bruh. That's pretty impressive. Did you use hot glue for the wings? Did you use the original wings as a frame?

>>14308873
>>14308496
Fuck off.
Unless you've got some proof that your birthday is soon.

In which case, still fuck off.

This isn't some fucking charity project.

I'm sorry you're either down on hard times, or bad at managing money, but seriously, just piss off.

If you're not being dishonest, happy early birthday, btw.

>>14308697
I'm sure you've heard the rumors about Tomino planning another fantasy mecha series after he's done with the G-Reco movies.

>>14308897
oh wow, that's really good.

>>14308913
>Fuck you
>Also happy birthday
>But fuck you


This made me laugh more than it should. I agree though.

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>>14308897

>>14308913
I can't think of a way to show you that I really have my birthday soon, but I get your point. And thanks for wishing a happy birthday. Fuck you, but thanks.

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Are the "bear" Gunpla any fun?

Which one do you guys like the most?

>>14309037
What you don't have a license or government issued id card?

>>14308897
oh damn i remember the flame effects you made for the build burning. that shit looks even better, nice work man

>>14308752
Looks good anon. Although I'd suggest panel lining the yellow part of the scope as well.

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sd zeong all finished, i want to make a base for it that looks like the one from the old zeong kit so it's not just sitting

>>14309055
Why would you think I'd post it in here?

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>>14309146
Thanks, this is probably the best Gunpla I've built so far. I marathoned it over Memorial Day weekend. Not a lot of sleep...

>>14309244
Post it don't be a pussy.

What's the worst that can happen?

>>14308837
Shed with a dehumidifier?

>>14309245
Man, those effects look absolutely fucking amazing.

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Just finished snapping this guy together, and doing a few panel lines here and there. Still have quite a lot to paint when I finally move and unpack all my paints.The good news is, I managed to get all my gunpla out of my old place, so I don't have to worry about losing them!

>>14308771
>>14308813

Shit, that looks bad. Are there any visible dents in the cardboard box. or is it clean? If the container box is damaged, then it might have been HLJ, and you should send an email in to them, otherwise, it might just be the carrier, which you can't really do anything about besides file a complaint, maybe?

>>14308914
I have. He'd better survive until then. As much as I loved G-Reco, I think it would be fitting for his last series to be an original. And maybe clean up some of the shittier parts of Byston Well with the magic of retcons and further exploration because as a whole it's not an amazing setting. But it could be with a little more work. Anyway, a Tomino fantasy mecha is recipe for something strange, which is what I love best.

>>14309260
Nah I already have enough bodies in my basement. I don't need another one from some stranger that showed at my door saying "I got some dank gunpla for you man"

>>14308734
The best part is that you can swap out little parts for something closer to your own preference and it'll still look wonderful. I'm actually thinking of switching the Gyan shield with a Palace Athene or Jagd Doga or even a Sazabi shield just for kicks, and maybe replace the cape with something. But at the same time, it's already basically perfect. I'm really glad at least one of the three designs is this cool. The ZZII and Pandagguy aren't exactly the most inspired.

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I'm going to make something that isn't Build Fighters related now, I think I need to.

>>14309414
God Gundam?

Gundam X?

>>14309414
Armored core plamo.

>>14309414
GN Feathers 0 Gundam?

>>14309414
>>14309435
3D print the King of Hearts logo image thing and make the love love sekiha tenkyoken

>>14309435
I have a double X MG in my backlog and I LOVE satelite cannons, so that's possible in the near future.

I also have a half finished haunted ghost grimoire I should finish.

Kinda want to do a hyaku shiki with the mega launcher.

>>14309458
I've actually discussed this with a guy I know who's work has a nice way to print decals.

>>14309443
>GN Feathers 0 Gundam
Oh god, I don't have a green one in my rainbow robot group yet. I might order this.

>>14309414
I saw your denial and try burning at scgmc last year, they were awesome.

Too bad about the shit you got from them after that, though.

Damn. 30 dollar shipping EMS for 10 kits from HLJ. did i dun goofed

>>14309557
No, that's a pretty big package.

>>14309568

For you.

>>14309474
Thanks, but yeah everything about that sucked. It shouldn't have happened, but I don't have control of how other people will react to criticism.

>>14309474
>>14309589
What, did you criticize someone and they threw you out?

>>14309617
Someone else asked about this on the toy thread so I wrote it up


Essentially, at SCGMC last year they had a pretty big fuckup. They did all the winner announcements and awards and stuff, one of my models was one of the announced winners at the event, I got a little trophy thing, went home.

Like 3 days later I'm online and see that one of them made an announcement on their blog that I found linked through somewhere else where they said they announced the wrong winners, woops.

So, I told them that it was kinda shitty that they didn't inform all the people who were incorrectly presented as winners and who should have been the winners before the announcement, cause that's kind of a huge buzzkill to stumble on to randomly. It would have been the professional thing to do.

I tried talking to clem about that in a comments section on the gunpla subreddit about it, he pretty much blew it off so I posted it on their facebook page and clem got super pissed off and went nuclear.

I was formal about it, and he was not.

Meh, if you want to run an event under the facade that you are trying to be professional, be professional. I mean there were people who actually won commenting there finding out for the first time well after that post was made. They had everybody's emails and such, they just didn't want to do it.

tl;dr - They dun goofed, didn't want to directly tell the people they goofed on that they goofed, Clem from TGG got inappropriately hostile when I tried to tell them that they should have made a real effort to inform the people they affected that they had goofed.

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>>14309636
I found a screencap I took after he responded.

>>14309368
Pandagguy is literally "pandering".
ZZII is classical insipid Yuuma Kousaka.

I bought some matt cote from from the brand Humbrol and it says I need to use enamel thinner on it before applying. Can I use white spirit to thin it or is it safe to just buy the enamel thinner? Thanks

>>14309673
*safer

>>14309568
UU
UU

What's the difference between SAL Registered and Unregistered? Will I be able to track SAL Registered?

Since I've got a Guncannon Revive coming in the mail, what's the best color to panel line it with: black, brown, or grey?

should I put kira or muu ra furaga in the cockpit or my aile strike? or no one?

>>14309759
Kira, but paint his head to be Sei instead.

>>14309759
Switch it up from time to time, or get another strike to have both.

>>14309756
Brown generally looks good with red.

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The gm ride never ends.

>>14308629
>>14308694
>>14308708

Disgusting feddies...

Anybody here own an ultrasonic cleaner? I just had mine arrive earlier today. I tried using some isopropyl alcohol in it to strip old test parts I had painted in acrylics as a test run, but the paint didn't come off. I gave it two passes in the machine at 3 mins each. Is it just supposed to weaken it or fully remove paint? Should I put in Windex or Simple Green instead?

Any knowledge of proper use or tips would be helpful, thanks. Also in terms of washing recently sanded parts before priming, and airbrush parts after a painting session. Just don't want to presume it's broken be wrong since I'm doing something wrong.

I got this model: http://www.amazon.com/Magnasonic-Professional-Ultrasonic-Cleaning-Eyeglasses/dp/B00HZVYAVM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465002767&sr=8-1&keywords=ultrasonic+cleaner

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>>14309915
Trust us, spacenoids! We're the "good guys!"

>>14309193
He looks so sad.
Give him a leg and he'll be perfect.

I'm so fucking confused. Ok. So everyone says Mr Hobby topcoat, right? Well the only one available for me was a Tamiya TS-79 Semi-Gloss topcoat. Do I need to go back out and get a "proper" top coat or will this do? (Also how does it look? I can't find any examples of it.)

>>14310035
>TS-79 Semi-Gloss
What are you building right now?

>>14310043
Right now (since I'm supposed to be studying for exams) I'm starting a SD EX-Standard Wing Gundam Zero EW.

>>14310035
not this anon, but on a related note; is just going to a crafts store and buying a can of testor's dullcote really a bad idea?

>>14310035
Keep in mind, gunpla plastic is already semi-gloss. You're gonna want a pure gloss topcoat for applying decals and shiny/clear parts, or a matte/flat topcoat to hide scratches/give parts a dull look.

>>14310113
>gunpla plastic is already semi-gloss
Son of a bitch. I'm already second-guessing this TS-79 Semi-Gloss Clear.

man, fuck Astaroth's v-fin nubs.

>>14308629
Oh hey it's you, have fun with your builds. Both are great kits, I own seven of the original GMs and I've never gotten tired of building it. What a nice, simple little guy.

>>14309735
>Will I be able to track SAL Registered?
Fampai, there's FAQ on all of the sites.
I'm feeling generous today,, and the guide doesn't specifically address that, so no. You won't be able to track,

>>14303934
Hey i just dropped $100 dollars on gunpla at phoenix comic con. I got a $40 dollar kit with the 7/11 Gundam RX-78-2. Was that a good find? Dude said it was pretty hard to find.

>>14310481
>7/11 Gundam RX-78-2
You bastard

>>14310501
Awwww shit. That means I did good.

>>14310528
It's only $30 on Amazon.

>>14310481
NEVER spend at cons

Everyone is out to rip you off

>>14310616
Fuck you man. Spending at cons is half the joys of going to cons.

The other half is gawking at the cute cosplayer girls.

>>14310655
This anon speaks truth.
One of my friends got into gunpla and by extention gundam because of buying a kit from a con.

>>14309193

looks really nice

sorry there aren't many people left who actually say stuff when there is something nice posted

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>>14307706
Not sure why you think its terrible.

I actually think its pretty good so far. Waterslide decals arw a bit of a pain in the ass, but other than that I feel the kit is pretty solid.

>>14310655
>At Momocon last weekend
>See RE:100 Efreet Custom at a booth
>Price is $60 tax included
>$40 on Amazon
>Buy it anyway
>No fucks given
>Don't have to wait or pay for shipping
>Have a great souvenir of my visit

Yeah everything at cons are overpriced, but if you leave without anything how the hell do you justify the entry fee?

>>14310655
>cute cosplayer girls
lol

Although I agree with the spending thing.
>tfw got the entirety of the X-Men Age of Apocalypse in unread condition for $35

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Planning my next kit while I finish my current one. I know there are probably too many colours but I want to use plenty regardless. I'm still fresh off the boat so are there any places I could add more colour seperation or even custom seam lines?

Am leaning towards the one on the far left, but would appreciate some feedback for my favourite Gundam.

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>>14310655
Well, he's in Phoenix. There are few cute cosplayers, the heat keeps people inside and not actually doing anything.

Also working on my first MG, I'm enjoying this a whole lot more than I thought I would.

>>14310798
I really dig either the far right or second from left.

I think the white would look really flashy, but also >painting white.

>>14310798
I like the green one the best

>>14309636
clem is a dick. used to go to their build gatherings. when you get to know him hes a real asshole.

>>14309642
holy fuck his reply. nobody was even crying about it. man.. you took this like a champ I wouldve went off on him after that first reply.

I'm of the opinion some suits look better in gloss or semi gloss than flat.
Like age 1 looks great semi gloss
sinanju looks really good glossy.
idk is that just me?

>>14310972
Suits with lots of curved round surfaces tend to look good with gloss cause it makes lots of highlights, where as I think flat stuff like feddie suits looks best with semigloss or flat coat

>>14310944
Got any stories?

I heard about him nearly trampling a kid at AX last year while angry and yelling at the kids parent over it.

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This was a good build. You can really see how far the quality of kits has come when handling something like this.

>>14310954
He also deleted that reply I made to him right after I posted it.

Meh.

All it needed was a "aw gee, sorry, I can see how that could be a problem. We'll try better next time."

Being professional is actually a lot easier than making a mistake worse by getting inappropriately defensive and hostile.

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Here's hoping the Thunderbolt is just as good.