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For those new to gunpla/plamo or even just new to this thread; please read the guide. Please read it before asking questions as there is a chance it has already been answered there.
For those unfamiliar, "plamo" is a shortened form of "plastic model". If it's made of plastic, someone can probably help you here.
If you're new, you're gonna fuck up. Don't worry! If you're experienced, dont make the new people worry!
>Why won't anyone answer my question?
Try being specific, especially about your materials and process. Post pictures whenever possible; even if the kit/part looks bad, you are more likely to get help posting pictures.
>Links
A guide to other types of plamo:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa/Airfix%20Model%20World%20Specia%20-By-Step
Kawaguchi Gunpla tips:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJV1h9xQ7Hx-SoCOivVEHNDOl16VWLB3A
Gundam Lineart:
http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1
https://gundma.imgur.com/
Another gunpla guide:
http://funakatown.com/images/Building_Gunpla_Final.pdf
July Restock: http://bandai-hobby.net/site/schedule_images/nouhin.pdf (untranslated)
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Old Thread: >>14460152
first for snapfag a shit
Just kill me already.
Released in Japan:http://schizophonic9.com/re4/hg_localtype.html
Does Gunpla general even lift?
>>14476203
You must be really excited for this kit to come out to keep posting it in every thread.
>>14476203
I legitimately don't get this meme. It doesn't look great, but it doesn't look that much worse than many other gundams. It'd fit right in in 00 with the dumb color-coding.
getting there
Who tanks here
Finish building and cleaning my hazel after 2 weeks absent from modelling due to college work.
I want to paint it, but can't decide on the scheme yet. Any suggestion /m/?
>>14476415
What rifle is that?
>>14476422
Advanced Hazel's.
http://dalong.net/review/hg/h57/h57_p.htm
Also Hazel Custom has it.
http://dalong.net/review/hg/h56/h56_p.htm
>>14476422
Itsa MSG weapons for Frame Arms.
Fitting them requires alota works, since it a bigger than standart HG, but some of the kit is fit right in.
http://dalong.net/review/hg/h198/h198_p.htm
Dalong's review of the HGCE Force Impulse is up.
>>14476415
It'd be interesting to see it in Red Comet colors or GaoGaiGar super robot colors
>>14476442
>he doesn't show it posed like in the OP
One FUCKING job you damn gook
>>14476415
That neat olive/white that the AEUG used on their GM Customs.
>>14476382
Noice
>all white core brock
>Already have the Nu Ver Ka on its way
>Wanting the Hi-Nu the more I see and hear about it
fug, is this the pain of getting into this hobby?
>>14476641
Pretty much, anon. You'll be sucking dick for it within the year... if you're lucky.
>>14476641
you know you want it
the chest armor makes the torso ridiculously thick
>>14477038
That mobile suit actually looks pretty cool without a head, if they sensors were just built into the torso or between the missile launchers without giving the suit a humanoid face that would be a cool style.
>>14477050
>a gundam without a gundam face
HERESY
the head will be the final touch, besides all the weapons of course
Just tried out panel lining for the first time. My hand s are a bit shaky so the lines are a bit too, I need to work on that. Excuse the bad posing since I haven't posed it yet.
>>14477098
Don't forget the mouth lines
All in all good job for a first time, you'll get better as you practice more
So when I put a topcoat on a kit, do i disassemble it to spray every piece of just spray it while it's together?
Does anyone here have the HG Turn-A? I'm thinking of picking it up since I have an Amazon gift card to burn, but the reviews aren't very in-depth.
Is it any good?It's going to be the second kit I've ever bought.
>>14477305
The shoulders are rather terrible. As though they are the shoulders from a kit 10 years older.
Other than that it's alright. Just alright. Looks good enough when completed.
>>14477316
All the images I've seen look like its got a lot panel done to it, butI don't have anything to panel line with.
If the shoulders are really that bad, I might just get Char's Zaku from The Origin to be a companion for my RX-78-2
>>14477394
You can panel line with a 0.5 mechanical pencil if it really comes down to it. And yeah, you will be panel lining a lot on the Turn A. My advice would be to get something else, save your time and money until you've polished your skills some more, and just get the MG, which does a better job at doing the Turn A justice.
The Origin Zaku is an amazing kit and highly recommended, with its singular flaw being that you don't get a regular Zaku machinegun for it.
>>14477401
Alright thanks, the Origin Zaku is cheaper anyway. Bummed about the Turn-A though, its my favorite design after the original.
New to painting and it's a lot of fun but it was so slow with just one stand, so decided to expand my production line with two new boxes. Good way to recycle boxes, but the holes in the HLJ boxes were too big for my gatorclip wooden poles, had too do a bottom with silver tape.
>>14477417
TOO CLOSE
TOO CLOSE
TOO CLOSE
>>14477417
Careful to not let those pieces touch each other.
>>14477421
>>14477432
Don't worry, the two new boxes were once one high that was too high and the poles would detach from the clips sometimes, so when the pieces dried they were on two boxes far away from each other, only put them like that to be able to cut the other box in half.
>>14477417
>>14477421
>>14477432
Why does amount of boxes matter to painting time? Just because you can set it up as parts to be painted -> parts being painted currently -? drying parts and move them as necessary between holding the clip in your hands?
>>14477439
I can let more pieces dry concurrently, don't want to take them away from the clips until I'm done with them, especially on this current project where I'm experimenting with masking and need to do the same piece at least 4-5 times
>>14477452
How long do you wait between coats? And what paint brand? I've only started withTamiya acrylics and info from others could help.
>>14477461
I use Tamiya spray cans and am like I said pretty new so I'm not the best to give advice. But from reading these threads for a long while and looking up internet resources I think that the common wisedom is wait 24 for the paint to completley dry and settle, even if it feels dry on the surface it still has to settle. But that just might be for when doing your own rations with an airbrush.But it can't hurt. That's why I really wanted to increase my production line while giving pieces the time they need to cure.
>>14477475
I meant using airbrush and between coats, not the final curing time. From what I read it was basically "spray a part/spoon, spray all the others, and by the time you loop back around you will be good for another layer". I take it that should be roughly an hour or so between coats?
>all these micro nubs on an rg kit
nothing could have prepared me for this torture.
I know they'll be hidden, but there's so many, and the urge to touche all these little ones up on the fram eis too great, but I'm too scared that I'll beef it
>>14477495
>I take it that should be roughly an hour or so between coats?
atleast
>>14477495
I wait 30 minutes between coats when I use mrhobby paint.
>>14477502
Nothing more conclusive than that from users?
Forgot to post ny update. Finally got some markers for panel lining, and finished up my first kit. My second one in progress is Throne Zwei and will move onto Psycho Zaku afterwards.
>>14477417
It's not in stock now, but I think this Hobby Base paint unit was completely worth it.
http://hlj.com/product/YLSPPC-N08
I did the method of taping hella box flaps together, and I had tons of boxes before too, but you need so many to get a good enough surface area to use for many parts. This thing is shallow, so good if you have short sticks, and very wide, and I find I mostly have a need for more sticks than I do space, and I work primarily with MGs. It's also pretty cheap.
>Get campaign card
>Doesn't work in Canada
Fug.Anyone want a code?
>>14477626
I'll take it senpai
[email protected]
>it's been a year since my last build
>want to start building again
>have about 700+ dollars in plamo in closet
>don't want to touch any of them because I lack the skills and tools
Should I just blow one of my older 1/144 kits for fun? I have been staring at a Operation V pack for a few days now. I'll probably fuck it up.
Any tips for paining with gundam makers? I have the RX-78-2 pack and it could work for the entire V pack.
>>14477646
My tip is to not paint with markers as they lead to bad results. Use real paint from bottles.
>>14477646
Why spend so much on something you're not going to build?
I'm about to drop some 100 dollars on paint and paint supplies because it's my first go at painting.
I got the skewers, blu-tack, and alligator clips
I got the topcoat, both gloss and flat
I got the paint (vallejo)
I got the paint thinner
I got the brushes
I got the styrofoam
I got the mixing jar and mixing spoons
I got the masking tape
Is there anything I'm blatantly missing? It would suck shit if I ordered this giant package just to forget a 2 dollar item.
>>14477646
Just do it senpai. Straightbuilds turn out just fine.
>>14477298
either or. Top coat is just clear paint so you you use it like you would use paint.
>>14477659
Oh okay, well noted then.
I never really got into painting. How good are the results from just using paint and a brush?
>>14477664
I had a lot of money.
And I was actually really into it. Then all of a sudden I lost all interest in them. I had amassed my collect after years of it. A few bought recently and such.
This was my collection at the end of 2015. Well part of it. There's about another 15 kits that I didn't take a photo of.Depression got me into it, depression took me out of it. Now that I'm a bit better I want to start again.
>>14477690
I'll just do it then. Either the Operation V kit, or maybe this LBX Recon kit. Probably the LBX kit, since it's easily replaceable.
>>14477698
If you're feeling generous, I'm just now getting into gunpla and probably won't be able to afford another kit until Christmas. I'll take some off your hands.
>>14477646
>don't want to touch any of them because I lack the skills
You just described my relationship with this hobby.
>>14477712
Sure
>>14477698
As long as you're feeling generous can I have one of your MGs? Doesn't matter which, I'll take whatever you give me.
How did they screw up the HGUC and MG Unicorns' articulation so bad but create a masterpiece with the PG? I've seen smaller joints on smaller figures before man, I don't see why they couldn't do it.
>>14477723
I didn't used to have this attitude until I came to 4chan. I wish I had someone to teach me these skills in person. The guide hasn't done much for me.
>>14477780
What exactly do you need help with? Denubbing?
>>14477787
I'm having a lot of issues with painting. I'm on vacation right now so I don't have it on hand, but the parts of the wings on Amazing Exia's backpack that need to be painted white are completely fucking me up. I keep stripping the paint and going at it but it's just no good. I have to brush by hand because I live in a condo, and I'll admit I've been a bitch and not primed it but gosh motherfucking damn it's turned out ungodly horrible. And when I look at my next kit, the G-Portent, I see that sword and have no fucking idea how I'm going to tackle such a large area by hand.
>>14477812
>Handbrushing large areas white
>Without Priming
>Over a vibrant or dark color
Just stop now. You will not be able to do it.
>>14477698
>Ball Ver Ka
WANT
>>14477812
First things first, you must prime.
Second, masking. That's how you'll do it. Get some of that Tamiya hobby-specific masking tape. It is a lot easier to work with than the regular stuff, really makes a difference.
>But it's a curved surface, it's too complicated to mask
Slap the tape on and scrape the excess back with a toothpick.
Painting is 90% setting the shit up and having patience. That's all there is to it.
>>14477823
Not him, but do you have to prime if you're hand painting over with the same color?
>>14477823
>>14477812
Tamiya actually makes a masking tape specifically for curved surfaces and shapes.
>>14477830
There's situations for small areas where you can just scratch the surface up a bit with some high grit sandpaper to put some traction on the plastic and then handpaint over it with decent results.
What's on your desk?
What acrylics should I use for hand painting? Do I need primer too, if so what kind?
>>14477885
MG DOM, MG Zaku, random embarrassing figure to bug my gf
>>14477923
I don't know why my instinct was to try and turn my head upside down instead of just rotating the image file.
>>14477923
Yo australia, how's Sydny this time of year?
>>14477923
How is the MG Dom? I've been curious about it but never showed any real interest because of its age.
>>14477923
ɐldunƃ ɹnoʎ ɟɟo ʇsnp
>>14477885
I leave some of my kits in the photo taking area until a photo needs to be taken which is on my desk
>>14477739
Are you serious?
I haven't had much good results with seam welding using Tamiya thin cement. I just can't get the melted plastic lump to squeeze out.
Should I use the normal version of the plastic cement or the Mr Hobby cement (which has a stronger, different formulation according to the shinki thread on /toy/_?
>>14473141
>http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=HGUC+GUNDAM+FULL+ARMOR+VE_1561294
They fixed the price but are still honoring the error.
To those of you who took the chance, congratulations.
Whats a good Perfect Grade to get guys?
I have Strike Rouge but i'd like another one just having trouble deciding
>>14476494
>It'd be interesting to see it in Red Comet colors or GaoGaiGar super robot colors
I'll need more extra shield thruster for that
>>14476531
>That neat olive/white that the AEUG used on their GM Customs.
I thought white-blue was AEUG hard on....
>>14477929
I want that guncannon and snapfag has it.
God. fuckin. damnit.
>>14478021
They kind of have to since they charge you the second you order from their site, not when it ships.
>>14477776
>14477776
If they could do it for the pg they can do it for the RG
>>14477823
>>14477833
>>14477847
This is all helpful, thank you. Maybe I'll actually get to building that G-Portent soon.
>>14477972
Well keep in mind that cement alone won't always fix the problem, sometimes you need to cement then putty.
anyone planning to get the FA Gundam from Thunderbolt?
all that extra stuff looks awesome
>>14478127
I want it but I know that I'm going to have to sink a lot of time into it and I'm not sure if I want to do that
>>14478127
I'll wait to see the first impression.
A lot of things can go wrong in that kit.
>>14478127
>dat NOPE neck without the full armor
lel
>>14478127
I really dislike all the thrusters on it so I won't be.
>>14477923
Ah well it's good to see I'm not the only one here who displays gunpla on the underside of his shelves.
You get double our of your shelf space and you feel less weighed down by gravity. Costs a small fortune in magnets but hey, that's what sets us apart from these pathetic earthnoid snapfags.
>>14478083
Do it anon, there's surprisingly little portant builds
>>14477938
Love it. I'm a feddie fan, but Dom is one of the few zeeks I like.
It's a pretty fun build. He's pretty big too.
>>14477940It's weathering.
>>14477935
>>14478163
I'm actually Merikan. Last time I buy a camera from straya.
>>14478127
It honestly looked pretty stupid.
I liked the Psycho Zaku more.
worked on the turtle team ride today
>>14478147
we call that the ghiren neck
>>14478106
Reposting this from the /toy/ gunpla thread. The nip who put this guide is specifically pointing out the difference in formulation between brands.
This kind of might be important for me down the line if I give in and buy a FAG Jinrai
>>14478358
that tamiya cement is for abs
>>14478163
This post actually made me laugh. Good job.
>>14478323
Are Bearguys the easiest to practice painting on?
I want to get into Gunpla. Would a Zaku II be a good start? And if it is which grade?
>>14478453
Get the 1/24 RX-78-2
>>14478453
I started with the MG Zaku II, but then again I had built kotobukiya kits before. Maybe just get a cheap HG to try to see if you like it.
>>14478502
Thanks for the advice man.
>>14476620
How has no one commented on this yet? This is the best thing I've ever seen.
>>14478453
Get the RX-78-2 Revive if you like gundams more, get the Gyan Revive if you like zeon suits more.
You can´t go wrong with any of those and they are great begginer. kits
>>14476332
It's odd for Shia. ffs she helped build the Kamiki Burning and to have this as her build. It's lazy. It doesn't even have the same level of creativity she had with Portent.
What if the unannounced new suit was a support unit for Tryon 3?
>>14478606
Why does that look so bad?
>>14478606
Honestly, I'd love it if it was that. I'd like a new AmazingSinanju
>>14478606
jesus christ
>>14478589
>ffs she helped build the Kamiki Burning
The Kamiki Burning is shit though.
>>14478612
>Awkward proportions
>Huge chunks and spikes sticking off at weird angles
>Actual mech is buried in armor
>COLORS
>Looks more like GaoGaiGer than Gundam
Take your pick
>>14478589
Honestly it hasn't been confirmed for Shia yet so I'm wondering if it could be someone else. That said, it's a fucking Shia suit and Bandai is just lazy cashgrab asses who think a moeshit nyan meido waifu moves plastic.
And it will.
>>14478589
It's Shia's suit so who fucking cares, she was the worst character next to Chicken how are you so it's not like it really matters what gunpla she gets.
>>14478656
Who else could it possibly be though? Unless Shia pulls a Maoh and completely changes her style, no other character except her brother uses a 00 unit, and he doesn't strike me as the cat ear kind.
And if it's a new character then that just means that there will be even more 00 wank from Shia and Wilfred. I'm a huge 00fag but it's just getting ridiculous.
>>14478696
Maybe it's the blonde guy's gunpla but Shia messed with it like the little shit she is.
>>14478606
>Zeta gundam's arms used as guns
Neat-o. They're blocky enough it actually works.
>>14478701
Gundamplanet is really hoping that asymmetrical and green = Fellini, hilariously enough.
>>14478742
There's no fucking way.
Fellini's models are green because it has yellow with red for an Italian motif. Not only that, but it is symmetrical because they took away all the things that made the 00 QAN[T] asymmetrical.
You could maybe reach out there and say that Kirara had a hand in it, but that's really fucking reaching.
>>14477577
Cool, I'll give it a look if my ghetto taped boxes break
>>14477972
I'm pretty sure the guide says to use ie regular Tamiya cement on the innards, push them together with vices, sand of the excess and then thin cement and sand again.
>>14478759
That's what makes the delusion so funny.
>>14478742
>>14478759
That anyone is thinking that at all amuses the hell out of me. It has the frigging spear tip from Transient on its shoulder shield. There is no way it isn't Shia/Wilfrid's, emphasis former.
>>14478639
Nice
Thanks man
How is MG Delta Plus?
Are all transformers MG kits shit?
also
>MG GP01 2.0 NEVER
>>14478824
It's got pretty much everything clear from the transient on it
Should I get the Gundam Astaroth or GM Sniper K9? Jesta?
>>14478904
GM Sniper K9.
Without a doubt.
So is FAG using 3.0's inner skeleton or 2.0's?
Amazing red used 2.0 so I assume FAG is gonna be 2.0 too
>>14478921
It's a brand new kit from the ground up. Even the core fighter compartment is different.
>>14476620
That Reddit cunt that got the resin kit at a con. Somebody get it over to the chinks so Daban makes enough copies for me to make all the fans in my house like that
>>14477063
Give it a Geara Doga head.
Current plans for my "custom" Astaroth.
Should I push thru, or too gaudy?
>>14478904
The K9 is a solid kit, whether you intend on building it as K9 or not. Since Bandai reused sprues from the GM Sniper II kit, there are the parts for the regular backpack if you don't want the bulky K9 pack on.
>>14479036
Maybe get rid of the red altogether?
>>14479043
Thanks. I'll give it a good thinking. I'll post later how it will look. Currently at work..
>>14479042
>not shaving the handle down so you can hold both it and a knife at the same time.
>>14479042
What weapons does the K9 all come with?
>>14476203
>all the people who complain about the color scheme
do you guise not realize that these people are just snapfag-kuns?
I mean you dont like the color you just paint it.
>>14479072
It's more people getting frustrated with the choices made in Try.
>>14479036
at least use the lineart
>>14478862
I have it, it's... okay, the main problem is that the transformation leaves the chest cavity hollow, and that leads to serious structural integrity issues across the entire top half of the kit. Mine loves to let its entire left arm collapse and fall out. Also, the feet are too thin to support the kits weight, if you order it, put him on a stand, or transform the kit.
If you want a good transforming kit, get the Proto Zero.
>>14479072
>You're a fag for not painting a figure
>A figure isn't shit because you can paint it
Not everyone has the time, tools, and patience to paint
>>14479072
It's because it'll show up that way in the show, and in all the appearances. A kit can be painted, but all the promotional stuff shoved in our faces will still be shit.
>>14479071
Two pistols
One sniper rifle
One fuck huge sniper rifle
Knife
Beam Sabres
Bullpup machine gun
And a bunch of zeon army men shit
>>14479095
That is one ugly sword.
>>14479082
Silly me. Much appreciated anon
>>14479072
It doesn't help that it is another 00 suit.
People are just tired of that shit in GBF.
>>14479095
I like Nyansient best.
>>14479061
Actually, Snake doesn't hold both the knife and gun in one hand. He rests the gun hand on the wrist of the knife hand (Which you actually can't do well on Gunpla, since the chest armor gets in the way) for stability when firing.
Oh, and yes. "KNIFE. GUN. KNIFEGUN." did actually cross my thoughts as I put it in that pose and took the picture. XD
>>14479071
Beam Sniper Rifle (The K9 unit's gun)
Sniper Rifle (From GM Sniper II)
Beam Gun x2
Beam Saber x2
Heat Knife
Bullpup Machinegun (on GM Sniper II weapon sprue)
>>14479102
Yeah, it really is. The blade is fucking miniscule.
It's clear this thing isn't getting a buster mode sword either, which made normal 00 QAN[T]'s sword excusable.
>>14479114
I wouldn't mind 00 suits if they weren't all based on Setsuna suits/had Exia aesthetics
>Amazing Exia/Edgia
>Transient
>Portent
>Nyanta
Gimme a Dynames or Seravee or Harute variant and I'd eat that shit up
>>14479142
>Portent
I still don't know what that's based on other than a generic 00 body. It says "Elegant Form MS" and shows a picture of Nadleeh, but I see no Nadleeh in it other than it being based on a 00 unit.
>>14479155
Supposedly it's based on Sakibure, whether that's in concept or in actual design I have no idea.
>>14479085
or brains. not everyone has the patience to get a software engineering degree either
not everyone has the time to edge for 6 hours straight either
>>14479102
>>14479137
>not having a drawer full of extra weapons and 3rd party accessories waiting for your next build
fuckin degenerates
>>14479085
if bandai put out nothing but kits you want to buy, you wouldn't have the time to build all of them them either
>>14478446
himock
>>14478453
I'd recomend the zaku II origin version. either black tri stars or chars
Anyone else really digging the REborn series?
Can't wait for REBORN reborn gundam and xi
Wow, Chinese builders really are shameless, entering the dragon momoko MG strike into gbwc
>>14478453
>I want to get into gundam models
>with a ZAKU
Just get a HGUC rx 78-2 see if you like it, then try a MG
Lads my local hobby shop has a RG casvals gundam for like 350 CNY but I only build MG and 1/100
Is it worth getting it just for collecting a rare?
>>14479281
I'm pretty sure the actual concept of copyright doesn't exist for the Chinese
>>14479281
how on earth they got accepted in the contest anyway?
>>14479281
>>14479290
We just are a shameless race and I'm shamed by it
How much fake shit there is everywhere is infuriating
>>14479286
Hey, there is nothing wrong with that.
>>14479289
Keep in mind, the RG RX-78 has a reputation for being a hand grenade, as it was the first RG
>>14479294
>I'm shamed by it
I'm not. At most I'm mildly annoyed since the quality is usually shit
>Go to "Japanese culture goods" store in the mall
>lots of cutesy crap
>in the corner notice gunpla
>A lot of gunpla, a good 50+ kits
>new gunpla and some old hits
>pick up RG Zaku II
>been wanting one since it came out, first time seeing one up close
>Neat.
>see price tag
>$45.00 USD
I left so fast that lady thought I stole something.
>>14479302
I had the zeta RG and it's still sitting in the box since I fucking hate building that shit
>>14479302
You should be shamed about your chinese nationals not pooing in the loo tho
>>14479309
Probably marked up because she bought it from a seller at an already marked up price.
>>14479302
Is there any point in collecting it though?
Do they no longer make casvals gundam?
>>14478862
God I built the old MG back in the day and still love the design. I would kill a man for a 2.0 of that and pretty much any ms from 0083.
should I pick up the abandoned custom I was making last year? Decided to do the original idea I had in MG, so this guy has been sitting around for months
>>14479613
It looks cool from a first glance so I'd personally go for it.
>>14479309
Wow, it's almost like you were at the mall or something.
What acrylics should I use for hand painting? Do I need primer too, if so what kind?
>>14479309
>>lots of cutesy crap
>not liking cute stuff
Try a bit too hard not to be a weeaboo, are we?
>>14479843
prime with tamiya fine surface primer, white for bright colors
paint with vallejo
>>14479309
>lots of cutesy crap
>not like my cool sword robots
hah I bet no one would ever confuse a badass like you for a loser into cute stuff
Everytime I look at those rocket pods I'm so glad I never settled for the Revive.
>>14479042
I was set to get the K9 at AnimeNext last year for a lowly $25, but because I had other financial obligations to stay vigilant on (hotel room, car rental and gas), I couldn't take the risk. :c
>>14479121
CLEAN
UP
One (potato) down.
>>14479042
The problem isn't bulk, it's the retarded little dog arms.
Don't know if this has been posted yet...http://schizophonic9.com/re4/hguc_fullunicornred.html
>>14480110
>>14479896
yeah.. not my cup of tea.
Sorry for not being a degenerate I guess..
>>14480119
but the revive is better in ev--
>looks at tripcode
oh. there is no hope for you.
>>14480819
Holy shit those bears are adorable... how could you not get one?
>>14480831
you have weird taste. Beargguy is bearly even cute those things look dumb.
>>14480838
Shit up Teddie
>>14480992
THIS is what a cute bear looks like
>>14480993
Looks like an asshole that might claw your face off.
the first of 7 char suits is nearly complete. It's not a bad kit given it's age.
Anyone have an F91 HG? I'm tempted to get it because it's pretty cheap.I've never actually watched Gundam F91 it just looked really cool in GBF
>>14481041haven't build the kit but I watched the movie. It's pretty good. Nice animation for the early 90s. The music and plot is literally starwars
>>14481041
IIRC, the F91 is basically the smallest Gundam in UC, and possibly the smallest ever. We're talking a Gundam so small the Victory and V2 can look down on it...
Which is why you really really need to get your hands on a Sazabi to pose next to it.
>>14481054
>Nice animation for the early 90s.
There is absolutely no correlation between the time it was made and the quality of the animation.
Saying "It has good animation for X period" is an utterly stupid and uninformed statement.
>>14481060
The f91 and the victory are actually the same size. The hguc line made victory taller than it should be compared to the rest of the line.
>>14481060
>IIRC, the F91 is basically the smallest Gundam in UC, and possibly the smallest ever. We're talking a Gundam so small the Victory and V2 can look down on it...
The Victory and F91 are the same heights according to their respective manuals, at least. Both are 15.2m
>>14481041
Might want to paint because those back verniers or whatever they're called look like shit with the stickers. Otherwise, a solid kit.
>>14481072
While you're technically right. Fleischer animation in the 30's rivals even some modern animation.
Certain trends during a time period influenced the amount of quality that was acceptable.
Art evolves over time and different levels of technical proficiency and different techniques become the standard for a time before the next transition.
>>14481072
there's literally nothing wrong with comparing f91 to other animated films of its time and saying it looks better than most
>>14481216
If I get it I'm planning on painting it like the F91 Imagine from GBF. He looks really fucking plain otherwise in my opinion.
>>14481357
Imagine is a nice choice, but I'm partial to the Harrison Custom colors myself
>>14481347
Compare it to other films of it's time then.
So if I spray paint outside, would the issue of vapor be non-existent so all i would need to worry about is the particle issue?
>>14481597
You have to worry about wind and humidity.
>>14481455
compared to coolers revenge and an american tail favel goes west which came out the same year f91 looks like a higher quality film. aka for its time
https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby-GAT-X105-Strike-Gundam/dp/B000AQMGAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1468277586&sr=1-1&keywords=1%2F60+gundam&refinements=p_36%3A100-5000
Is this any good? It's the cheapest 1/60 scale I can find that isn't an ancient 1/60 MSV kit.
>>14481719
http://dalong.net/review/seed/s60_1/s60_1_p.htm
If I wanted to use H-eye for my 1/144 scale kits what pack would be best for that?
My current build in progress.
I bought a set of three markers, and I already used black on my infinite justice, and I'm not sure how much ink is actually in a gundam marker, so thought I'd try the grey out on this one. Does that seem like it would fit well with its color scheme?
>>14481824
If you're talking about those lining pens they don't run out after 1 kit.
Maybe after like 20.
>>14481824
>gundam marker
>>14481688
It looks better than two other contemporary 90s animated films?
Man you sure convinced me!
It also looks significantly worse than Patlabor 2, which only came out about 2 years after it, so is F91 high quality for its time or is Patlabor the one that's good for its time? How about Ghost in the Shell? Memories? Macross Plus? Roujin Z? Porco Rosso?
F91 is mid-tier, at best, compared to those, and even titles made before it.
>>14481880
>>14481455
>>14481347
>>14481335
>>14481072
you're all idiots. Art is subjective. Comparing one piece of art to another is null.
>>14481837
Thanks.
>>14481865
First time doing panel lining at all. Thought I'd try the easiest way that didn't involve pencils.
This is my weird attempt to make bastion-like GM for toy-group build
>>14481892
>Everything is subjective, maaaan. It's all pointless.
You're the idiot. I actually liked F91, it's watchable, but it was cut down from a whole series and it shows. It's pretty, but that's it.
>>14481824
Usually people panel line white with gray, because black is too stark, unless you WANT that high contrast. Gray also works well on yellow.
For red it's personal preference. Brown looks really subtle and nice. Black makes for a defined panel line that contrasts well with a strong color like red. Gray is somewhere in between. Test them out and see which one you like since if you fuck up a panel line you can just wipe it away with alcohol.
>>14481025
Pre-shading looks a little too dark IMO
Are you hot yet?
>>14481934
I would suggest painting it a uniform color if you don't already have that planned.
>>14481942
comparisons and ratings are pointless. the only thing that matters is personal enjoyment
>>14481945
oh yeah I just got the parts today so I just want to show the basic frame
>>14481944
>you have to buy gold paint in order for it to look worthwhile
Is this gonna become the baby's-first's-airbrushing/spray-paint-required kit?
>>14481957
If you want it shiny and not shit looking, yes, almost definitely.
>>14481957
but anon, the Hyaku Shiki was only shiny because of anti-beam coating.
Has anyone ordered a kit from Japanese retailers recently?
I heard Japan raised the shipping/export rates a while ago but I don't know if it affects model kits
>>14482166
It effects everything because it's a blanket cost raise for EMS shipping, but it's only an odd five extra dollars.
So I'm finishing up my snap build of the Pale Rider and it only makes me more and more assmad that the frame isn't being used for more suits, even pbandai ones.
The level of detail is pretty damn good and the legs make use of new engineering so it doesn't suffer from the 90 degrees pain of most other fed suits.
Even the color seperation is fantastic, bar the handful of white stickers they give you for detail parts, but I assume they did it like that to cut costs because they gave you stickers for the exact same parts in different colors for HADES mode.
If you get the chance, definitely pick up a pale rider if it suits your fancy. You won't regret it.Although the gates on the torso and the missle pods are fucking retarded.
>>14481942
I think I have brown and grey, so maybe I can switch it up, or do people usually panel line with just once color all around?
>>14482200
No, people panel line with different colors depending on the color they're lining. Like I explained. Gray for white, black for darker colors where you need it to really stand out, etc.
>>14482208
Thanks. I'll keep that in mind, friend. All black on Infinite Justice worked out well enough.
>Sazabi ver Nagano
Now I've seen everything.
>Finally finished painting my Heavy Arms Custom after working on it on and off since February
>Putting everything together after letting topcoat set for a while
>Piece of shit hip joint snaps from the lower waist and I don't have any proper sized brass rods to fix it right now
>>14482357
Looks better than the Sazabi.
Fight me motherfuckers.
>>14482166
>>14482173
does it affectamazon?
>>14482357
>gothicmade elbows and waist
nah I'll pass
did I do good as a newbie?
I'm still working on painting it and only painted the base body so far.
I fucked up a bit and theres some paint scratches on the head, I guess I can keep it on as "battle damage"
Still trying to figure out a way to attach that claw and make it look good
>>14482367
>Fight me motherfuckers.
Any time fuckface
>>14482395
>seam lines
>black
>"battle damage"
>gum
>shittygunplaisfreedumbkitbash
>grainy picture
>no panel lines
Nice job tho
If the anon who was asking about Victory Gundam kits is around, my Mandarake order came in. Here's a couple of pics of the Gun-EZ straight oob just to give an idea of how much work they'd need
>>14482442
He just painted it, asshat. And he's apparently not even done. The panel lines obviously come later. Could you be any more of an obvious shitposter?
>>14482442
is sticky tack called gum somewhere in the world?
and whats wrong with kitbashing? pic related aint so overdone and pretty simple
>>14482479
what about the seam lines?
what about the fact that it just is a fustercluck of parts with no design sense?
What about the gum?
Something I thought was neat was how these things're built around a partial inner frame called the V Frame. These things have pretty neat engineering, especially for the early 90s.
>>14482492
He'll get better, shitposter.
>>14482493
There is absolutely no correlation between the time it was made and the quality of the kit.
Saying "It has good engineering for X period" is an utterly stupid and uninformed statement.
>>14482510
Are you retarded?
>>14482516
no but this guy is
>>14481072
>>14482510
You're right, kits don't get better on average as time passes. Bandai keeps pumpin out shit at random quality levels for the past 36 years.
GUNPLA IS FREEDOM
>weathering
>>14482535
>Blue (Destiny) cliff
Pre-move backlog
Off to storage they go until I setup my desk and hood. If the next re/100 is the bawoo then I'll never fucking get done.
>>14482596
posting this for proof that shit can be fixed
>>14478127
Why are there still no pictures of the frame?
>>14482627
that was yours? holy shit how did you fix it? much improved
>>14482632
does it matter?
>>14482636
I stripped the paint, used spraycans for the silver and blue and hand-painted the black and the red monoeye.
Lacquer thinner applied to a rag is amazing.
>>14482641
I'd like to see it.
Well I jerry-rigged the leg together with some plastic cement, several very thin brass wires, and some gorilla glue. This is the best pose I can get it without worrying too much about the left leg coming off.
>>14482395
i think it looks pretty good, i question those gatling pods on the legs. maybe give a side view of the arm to see the claw, cause we cant get a good profile of it. i'd suggest going back and painting some of the smaller detais (vulcans on chest, coloring different panels different colors). personally, that yellow is way too vibrant for that color scheme
dont worry anon, we all started somewhere
Mods done from the old HG include
>Shoulders joints ripped from a GM Type C
>Jigen Build Knuckles to replace the old polycap hands the kit came with
>Pla-plate on the heels to give them some extra height
I know there's still some places I need to touch up on with paint here and there, but I've been wanting to put this in a position where I can say I'm "done" with it since around April.
>>14482772
why the extra height?
>>14482786
Short girls need high heelsReal reason is I'm working on a deathscythe custom to go with it, and I need the Heavyarms to be about a head higher up than the deathscythe.I also forgot to mention I added a balljoint to the waist for better posing
Gusion sure looks...refined.
>>14482393
absolute >this
>when you finish your first build and everything went better than expected
I was surprised especially with how easy to apply the stickers were. Those tiny red ones in the helmet were scaring me.
HG Destiny Impulse confirmed.
>>14483227
Not bad, anon. Now get to lining. All that white is hard to look at.
>>14483195
It looks like it molted.
>>14483195
They simplified it for animation, 00 style. That looks ass ugly though.
>>14483236
HGCE Destiny double confirmed
>>14483250
Yeah, on the head especially.I'll be honest, I have nothing to line with. Another anon suggested a .5mm pencil as a ghetto lining tool, What would you suggest?
>>14483297
.3mm actually.
.5 is too big for some panel lines and won't fit in.
>>14483297
Mechanical pencil works. An ultra-fine Sharpie or manga pen is a good option, but straight black can be a bit too much for lining on white. One guy suggested using a grey feathertip art marker and that works pretty well for me. Also, invest in q-tips and alcohol pads if you so with a Sharpie. A lot of them
>>14483324
>>14483356
Thank you anons, I'll keep this in mind.
>>14483236
Gross.
>>14483734
>>14483739
I'm casually optimistic.
I like all the new IBO suis. They really need to fuck off with the Barbatos high heels though.
Quick question, anons. Is superglue (Loctite) okay to use with gunpla, or do I specifically have to use modelling cement?
>>14483778
One of these days I am going to make a Bayonetta inspired custom using Barbatos 6th form legs slapped on a Denial.The HG legs are compatible with other HGs right?
>>14483729
Alright
>>14483734
Good
>>14483739
Ugly
>>14483741
Good (where are the eyes though)
>>14483749
Alright
>>14483749
>Grunt gets a huge fucking shield
I love it.
>>14483785
Unlike with most models, gundams don't actually need to be glued together (they're all snap-fit, unless you go way back), so there isn't really much point to glue unless it's modelling cement and you're trying to get rid of seam lines, or you're scratch building and adding to the model, in which case superglue should work just fine.
>>14483822
I know the glue isn't needed, it's just a precaution. There's small parts that I'd rather just stay in place.
>>14483840
Get plastic cement, superglue will be useful further down the line if you wanted to get into customs
>>14483741
That's not a refurbished Kimaris is it?
>>14483739
Please tell me they aren't shoulder mounted.
>>14483892
Looks like a backpack mount to me.
>>14483236
You mean revive Zeta confirmed
>>14483236
P-Bandai exclusive
>>14483195
I'm not even sure how I feel about this
>>14483236
I like this, and I've always loved orange mobile suits
>>14483729
Nope
>>14483734
Possibly?
>>14483739
Cool besides the feet
>>14483741
I dig this, besides the thrusters
>>14483749
Nope
Nobel Gundam's getting restocked, grab while you can kids.
>>14483954
how?
>people can watch moeshit all day
>the minute I mention I like Sailor moon everyone wants to call me a faggot
That's the last group build I ever attend.
>>14484336
I have no idea what group build you went to but you should always play the power level game.
You never know how big of a faggot someone is willing to be until they stir up a shitstorm.
What the fuck
>barbatos lupus
really? disease gundam??
>>14484383
No, Lupus like Canis Lupus you dullard.
>>14484423
sure because that's the first thing everybody thinks of right?
>>14484438
I mean if you want vague generalizations they probably think it's Barbatos Roopass and think it has some hidden Kangaroo motif.
I mean it worked for the Hi-Nu Brave- I mean Vrabe.
>>14484438
It's the first thing i thought of, to be honest, i didn't even get the disease thing because i don't know jackshit about those
Barbatos Lupus basically translates to beard dog.
>>14484336
You're another moeshitter faggot, we get it.
On phone, apologize for size. Is this too edgy?
>>14484591
is the shield connection on RG gp0 supposed to not fit into the hole on the forearm? this shit won't stay on
>>14482477
Don't talk to me or my wife's son ever again
>>14484142
What? When?
>>14484781
September re-release.
You better pre-order now.
>>14484788
oh fug thanks senpai. I've been after one for what seems like forever.
Man I really dig the curves on the new Barbatos, definitely going to pre-order it + the new Graze
>>14485158
Shoulders confirmed not sticker hell (Kinda bleh rez but seems like the dark grey bordering the mouthplate is also plastic)
>>14484336
Elaborate on what moeshit they'd talk about where they would think Sailor Moon crosses the line
>>14485184
Are you still acting like an autist over IBO? The new barbatos is great.
>>14485279
They even got the boobs right.
has anyone checked out amazon to see if there are any cool deals for prime day?
here's some garbage to get your attention
>>14485279
The elitist attitude among new-comers to anime is so ridiculously autistic
>hurr I only watch cool manime from back when anime was actually good, fuck off moefag
>lol look at this fucking fujoshit watching his sports anime tits or gtfo
>mecha anime is all shit how can you watch that stuff
It's ridiculous how people try so hard to establish an identity within a certain genre for themselves and limits themselves by excluding everything else.
It's just as bad as those people who are obsessed with their image, who will only watch the 5 - 10 anime in total that are ""accepted" in the West's internet culture so they're not labeled a "weeaboo" and then say "Yeah man I don't really watch anime, 99% of it is shit, you just gotta watch teh good stuff like Berserk, none of that moeshit".
Or people who will only watch whatever show is the flavour of the season on /a/ at the moment, and call everything else shit or say people who aren't watching it have "shit taste".
Or those people who really just watch anime ironically so they can take screencaps and share them on those meme pages on Facebook.
I'm not saying you have to like everything and take it all seriously, but the state of the anime "fan" base in 2016 is absolutely disgusting, I feel like I have to isolate myself from it just so I don't get exposed to the cancer. And by that I don't mean conflicting opinions, because I enjoy talking with people who have conflicting opinions, but because of how the entire culture is 100% toxic
>>14485564
That's just greater culture as a whole. Nobody wants to hear a differing opinion or go outside their comfort zone anymore. I don't give a shit, I just want to play with my Japanese toy robots.
>>14485592
The main reason I enjoy /m/, especially /gpg/, is the smaller userbase. Needless to say there are quite a few absolute morons on /m/, but the nature of the board brings in less of the lowest common denominator than boards like /a/, /tv/, and /v/ do.
You don't see it all too often, but you don't have as many people just bandwagoning and parroting the common opinion in an attempt to fit in, and people who challenge what can be called the "general consensus" on this board always has an opportunity to discuss and debate their opinions with others in a reasonable fashion. Echo chambering is still an issue, but it's to be expected.
You're almost never going to just get a sole
>kys
in response to your post here on /m/ from some over-weight or under-weight spotty teenager, or a single reaction image along with your post quoted. People here at least kind of try to respond.
>>14485564
I don't really mind a bit of elitism in terms of wanting people to watch more than just the few accepted entry level shows, but people disregarding things because of superficial things like genres annoys me to no end.
It feels like people decide whether they like a show or not just from reading the summary on MAL, and once they've decided they like it they aren't critical at all while watching. When you explain why you didn't like a certain show despite its cool premise you just get "you just overthink it, stop nitpicking".
>>14485612
>but people disregarding things because of superficial things like genres annoys me to no end.
Yeah, exactly my point. I don't care about the genre or whatever, nor do I view a certain genre to be better or worse than another.
I'll judge it by merit of what it is, not by what it seems to be.
I'm not going to rate a SoL poorly solely because it has no action or mecha, nor will I rate an all male sports show poorly solely because there are no females in it and thus "gay" or fujoshit. If the sports show delivers interesting sports matches full of tension, has characters that go through a proper arc, endearing team moments, emotions I can relate to as a young male, and how it all comes together, -- things I look for in a good sports anime -- then I'll judge it to be good. Maybe the male characters are a little sexualised, or maybe there's some homo vibes. It takes place in high school and not university or adult level? Who cares? If you can't see the forest for the trees, you're the only one losing out.
I like to think I'm open-minded, but I'm still critical and I do have standards. They're just different for each genre.
>>14484543
sailor moon isnt moe
>>14485279
haruhi (which I thought was ok)
that one show that everyone on /a/ watches with the choreographed theme song
>>14485564
>It's ridiculous how people try so hard to establish an identity within a certain genre for themselves and limits themselves by excluding everything else.
humans like to feel like they belong to something. More news at 10.
>>14485612
Some people just can't get into certain genres. My gf hates westerns and I think moeshit is a waste of time
>>14485772
image spammer is going ham here and on toy
what do you get out of this my man?
>>14485481
>Are you still acting like an autist?
Fixed
>>14485748
Both of you have the wrong mindset, it seems. You're both wasting time, just doing it differently.
>>14485829
what's the right mindset?
watch something even though you don't like it? lol
>>14483729
is that a rodi frame?
>>14485839
If you don't watch it, you won't know if you don't like it. There's only so much you can gleam of a show's quality by its poster and synopsis.
>>14485279
>>14485500
I'm not quite sure if this is a valid complaint, but as big of a Symphogear fan I am, I don't really like this Yukine Chris custom.
It's because it looks too similar to the source design. I mean, props to the builder for managing that, but to me at least, a gunpla custom of something should remind you of that something, i.e. referencing, not an almost identical image of it.
I think I saw two of our /m/ builders making Yukine Chris customs, one using Heavyarms and the other using G-Self (the latter of which made the /gpg/ thread opener once) And although theirs were not as close to the source material, I liked both better for suggesting (or teasing? Can't think of a better word) the idea of the source, yet still looking believably mechanical, not too organic, so to speak.
I'm thinking of getting an RG, and for my first RG build for practicing on I'm thinking of getting either the Aile Strike or the Strike Freedom. Can anyone comment on the build qualities of either? Is there anything I should watch out for?
Which one should I get: RG Aile Strike or RG Strike Freedom?
>>14485928
Strike Freedom is a solid kit, though be prepared to sit down for a lot of panel lining and sticker work. The parts for the dragoons can also be a bit of a hassle to work with if you want to completely splay them out for a pose (They really lie to pop off at the drop of a hat). I think a few people have reported issues with the gold plastic used for the inner frame, but I personally never had any problems.
>>14485887
genres follow conventions, if you don't like those conventions chances are you won't like the show. There are exceptions but the majority follow conventions.
If you don't like dragons and sword fights you probably won't like game of thrones. If you think slice of life middle school shows with sameface cute girls is boring then moeshit won't do it for you.
>>14485977
>If you think slice of life middle school shows with sameface cute girls is boring
Vast majority of SoL shows aren't that though.
You seem to have misconceptions of what most moe shows and SoL shows and their conventions are based on your limited experience with the genre.
I'm sure you'd find fault with someone watching Gurren Lagann, not liking it, and thinking all mecha have the same conventions and themes as it, and thus writing off the entire genre.
Hell, your "sameface cute girls" remark also has very little weight, as anyone with no interaction with mecha would say all the robots look the same, while someone who has seen a lot will be able to instantaneously distinguish them from each other.
Building a FAG.
I'm wondering if I should just leave the panties white. It seems less degenerate and the panties decals don't actually have anything that appeals to me.
Also wondering where it all went wrong for me.
FUCK
The $30 MG Gundam FA ver KA preorder got cancelled by them.
>>14486453
They already charged me for it, if they cancel it i'll be mad as fuck/
>>14486471
They actually gave me the option of paying the rest of the money, but the only reason I wanted to get the FA ver KA was because of its low price. Other than that, it's a pass for me.
>>14486418
you're a fucking degenerate already might as well go all out
>>14486453
I was expecting this after reading the FAQ and seeing the price change,
>What if I place a Previews and the item’s price changes?
>Prices for preordered items are subject to change, and on rare occasions we may be forced to adjust a price before filling an order. However, we will never charge you more than the original price without your permission (we give refunds for price drop without asking you first, of course!).
but it didn't hurt to try and take the deal especially when I could just ask a refund if they hiked the price. I still might get the FAG eventually, but only if it doesn't turn out to be unstable or grenade-y for some reason.
>>14486453
Yeah I just got the cancellation e-mail. I'm really quite upset, but it was too good to be true. Still, fuck those jews.
>no MGs
I like the poster
>>14486618
>There were no IBO MGs before either
No fucking waaaaaay
>>14486660
posted the wrong image
>really want to build something
>don't want to fuck up a kit
>can't into painting
>don't want to just snap build something
Fuck it, I'll just go play vidya.
>>14486617
A business is a business I guess.
Are the 1/100 Barbatoses better than the 1/144? Or are they just really scaled up. I'm looking for the 6th form.
>>14486666
Alright squire, you're let off.
>No Build Burning MGs
Can't have been that popular then. But then they couldn't just Jew its frame from an existing kit like the Fenice Rinascita.
>>14486682
>don't want to fuck up a kit
HGUC GMs are like $11.50 on Amazon. Fulfilled by Amazon, free shipping. Treat it as practice.
>can't into painting
Plastic spoons. Also, use the Test Dummy GM.
>don't want to just snap build something
So do simple stuff. Mechanical pencil for panel lines. Grab a can of shitty topcoat and see what happens. Don't like the results? Strip it, try again. It ain't gonna be perfect. But on a single GM you're just gonna practice with, who cares if it is?
>>14486682
sounds like the kind of person to buy pre-builts
>>14486752
Done. Bought 5 of them.
Might as well start small.
>>14486759
Robot Damashii are really good though
>>14486860
not knocking you, just sounds like you don't like building.
what do you think of pre shading your kit ? do this really help to have a more realistic kit or this is kind of overplay ? i dont see a lot of modelist using this technique in "classic" modeling. thanks
>>14486950
Thats for the elyn Kshatriya right? Looks good
>>14486950
if anythign it adds a nice bit of depth to the model and makes it look 3d even if photographed flat on.
Under lower light it gives a cool shadow effect. I think it's worth doing, and I expecially like your technique of doing a slightly darker color than the main color opposed to straight black.
>>14486950
>i dont see a lot of modelist using this technique in "classic" modeling
uwotm8? Go check out any aircraft airbrushing tutorial, guarantee there'll be a think on preshading. Hell, even go to /toy/'s scale model general, the guide in the OP goes over preshading.
>>14486752
>>14486798
You can get them for less on import sites, actually. I got a vanilla GM from Hobbysearch for like six bucks.
>>14486682
>Can't into painting
>Can't
No, you're just being a lazy shit. Everyone can, regardless of if they want to. Skip buying models for a bit to save for paint if you need to, but you absolutely can try to paint. If it is a bad attempt then there's ways to retry until you like it.
>>14485928
OK, some facts about the kits.
All of the RG SEED kits use the same "MS JOINT" runner - it's just in different colors for the Strike Freedom and I think the Destiny (Destiny is the only one I don't have).
The inner frame parts have a lot of sliding parts on them that you'll want to make sure actually slide before you connect them to the bending mechanisms of the joints. If you don't do this, you risk breaking the actuator parts, which means all that cool armor separation and sliding action quits working.
The yellow plastic used for most of the "gold" parts of the Strike Freedom looks like crap, but painting it would be a bit of a pain in the ass because of said sliding action. If you spray paint it, chances are you'll get paint in the sliding joints causing them to stick even worse than they do coming off the runner.
The Beam shields on the Strike Freedom and Destiny are supplied as clear parts with stickers you put on the *inside* on the shields. I fucked up on my Strike Freedom. Don't fuck up yours.
Also, don't play with these things. They're fragile. Their joints loosen pretty fast. And the stickers suck, and will take any opportunity to stick to anything *other* than the mobile suit they came with. Empty air if nothing else is available.
They look pretty damned awesome though, and contrary to what everyone else says, you can get all of them except the Justice to stand free with their backpacks attached. And the Justice can stand *on* it's backpack, which makes it pretty much immune to falling over.
>>14487083
how much was shipping?
>>14486590
Well fuck.
How do I even cancel this?
>>14476620
Neat as fuck
>>14487277
I just sent a reply to the email saying that I'd like to cancel/I'd like a refund. I got an automated reply saying that they'd get a customer service representative would get back to me, and a ticket number to track my inquiry.
>>14487270
1860 yen EMS with two other items in the same price range
>>14487461
What, did you want someone to reply with a Man Rodi or something? Did you forget your picture?
>>14487683
Lets just assume it was 3 gm kits
so you got 3 six dollar kits and paid 18 dollars in shipping so 36 dollars.
but at 11 dollars on amazon with free shipping on a vanilla gm you could've spent 33 dollars and got them in 2 days.
6 years ago I worked for a hobby store that sold gunpla on amazon. Back then prime fulfilment was new and none of the gunpla sellers were doing it so the prices were marked up pretty heavily. 30 or 40 percent up over the yen price was common. We'd watch the other sellers and adjust accordingly but pretty much you'd pay 15 dollars for a 1000 yen HG and pay for shipping.
Now a lot of sellers use prime fulfilment to stay competitive but they also have to price much more competitively and often they're comparable or cheaper than hlj and the like. Sometimes comparable when hlj has a sale even.
buying from hlj is still great due to private warehouse and making bulk orders but always check amazon first. The tides have turned.
>>14487696
Oh, neat.
>Farsias already gone
Who got theirs? I was a little too late.
>Bring Zenbu-Arms Custom with me on 2 hour car-trip home
>Take extra caution so that the leg doesn't come off
>Unpacking it to display with other customs
>One of the antennas on the left side got bent and snapped off.
Man fuck this kit and it's floppy polycap joints. Glad I can move on from it finally
>>14486950
Don't like it at all, I think that shading on the right looks horrible.
It honestly makes it look even more like a cartoon. Why would the shadows hit the model like that?
Working on this and is draining every little part of my soul
>>14488148
Sorry about this, but the red looks like it's pretty thickly applied anon.
>>14488148
what's the red?
>>14488148
>>14488190
I agree with that guy about the red, and the, I'm guessing, gunmetal on the forearms look either out of place or applied too thickly too. I do like your color separate with the crotch piece and chest though. I hope there's gonna be more all around though because it might not be enough along with the shoulders to not look out of place.
>>14485842
Another Graze senpai.
>>14478250
That the official model or just a regular Hetzer you're painting?
>>14476405
>KMM
Nice.
>>14488226
Clear red
>>14488248
The gunmetal is because I changed the white tubes pipes with earphones cable, the one covered with thread
Yo, I'm back from my ban
I'm currently building a Seraphim Gundam, painted in Bronze paint. I really like that kind of green.
Not sure what color to paint a Seravee to go with it though, since I only have copper and brass paint and I don't think either would look all that great with bronze.
Sorry for having a dumb question but has anyone tried using a GW shade on a Gunpla kit?, I just got my Thunderbolt Zaku 2 and want to try something other than using a marker, plus I have a whole pot of this crap after WHFB went down the shitter. Pic related is shade I'm looking at using
>>14487733
Only applies to the US though
The more I look at the Origin coming together, the more I question if panel lining is necessary for him. Other than a few spots on the helmet and some marks on the weapons, just about every spot that could conceivably need lining is either already separated as a different piece or is mext to a completely different color. Any thoughts or ideas, /m/?
>>14487213
I made that same fuck-up with my Strike Freedom's beam shield. Also put the gold trim stickers on the top of the red connectors instead of the underside. Those particular i structions weren't the clearest.
>Stand free with their backpacks attached
Though getting them to balance can be the real bitch. Destiny probably gets it the worst because his wings have so little articulation.
>>14488483
Ive used nuln oil on zaku inner frames before
>>14488148
THIN YOUR PAINTS
>>14477698
I actually love me that Dark Horn Zoids kit. I really wish I could have gotten a Dark Horn Harry Special before they sold out and are now inflated in price as all of hell.
E2046 is having a sale right now on some resin kits, really tempted to jump on this 1/144 Cross Mirage. It's the cheapest I've ever seen any FSS kit go for at only $25 shipped.
http://www.e2046.com/p/16532
Anyone know what the quality of e2046's resin is like? This will be my first resin.
Is the Gundam Unicorn 1/100 kit any good?
>>14488931
Parts like to fall off if you play with it too much in gundam mode, most people pick a form and leave it
>>14488979
I don't have that problem with the MG Full Armor ver Ka, it's pretty fucking solid even with all the fucking around I do with it
So guys i've ordered a few kits off of Hobbylink and been keeping track and now they're in Retention
Should I just wait a few days or head to my post office for it?
>>14489060
That probably just means they're stuck in Customs for a bit.
Give it a few days, and they'll be out.
>>14489084
Ah alright, was just a little worried, first time it's happened with stuff i've bought from Japan
New bread when?
>>14488925
Notorious for poor quality casts and QC.
New thread
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