Gunpla/Plamo General

>>15402713
ASTRAY'S

File: helmwige.png (1MB, 1280x720px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 1280x720px

**MELEE GROUP BUILD**

Build/paint a robot with a loadout focused on melee combat! Anything from shields to swords to lances to axes to bare fists is fair game. There's no room for ranged weaponry here, however, so anything resembling a rifle, Rocket Launcher, cannon, pistol, or any other ranged weapon is a no-go (Small ranged weapons that are built into the kit itself like head vulcans are ok, however).

More clarification here:
>If the body part has a built-in ranged weapon (head/chest vulcans, claw beams, etc), then that's fine. If it's a separate part like the Alex's arm vulcans it's best to leave those off.
>Melee weapons with in-universe ranged capabilities (Like the Kimaris's lance or the Gyan's shield) are fair game too.
>Any scale and any brand is fair game here, you're not limited to just using Gundams this time around.


Send your entries to [email protected]
Start Date: 4/1
End Date: 5/31

Disaster, the paint was not fully cured before I put on the tape in order to paint the fine lines on. Upon removing the tape, the pain pulled off with it in some spots like tissue. Also I had some bleed in in other spots.

File: IMG_20170404_232150.jpg (419KB, 2592x1944px) Image search: [Google]

419KB, 2592x1944px

More progress on nazibot. phone quality cause camera died. Spent today working on the legs.

>>15402882
You break your own rules every thread!

>>15402835
looks great so far. are those the only parts you're going to apply decals on or you going to add more (like caution/warning signs)

1/100 Bael quality.
Need to know deets.
Respond pls.

File: 20170405_220538.jpg (3MB, 1904x2849px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 1904x2849px

>>15402713
OH SHIT
That's my Astray!
Awesome job on the cover dude! I'm honored.

>>15402896
Im not 100% sure yet. Outside of some left over dry rubs from the tallgeese and/or zaku, I don't think I have anything like that. I think I'll finish getting it built before I tack anything else on. That stuff is just what I knew I wanted regardless of anything else.

There's two choices.

Either Nu or Sazabi ver. KA.

Which one should I choose, /m/?

File: 20170405_220208.jpg (2MB, 1664x3342px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 1664x3342px

>>15402987
Also, made some progress on the MG Jesta tonight. Got the legs done. Now he needs a backpack, hand grenades, and weapons. Then I can line, decal, and I'm thinking about weathering it. Yay or nay?

>>15402994
Nu AND Sinanju Stein, duh retard lmao.

File: 20170331_175658.jpg (3MB, 4032x3024px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 4032x3024px

>>15402964
I've heard it's basically a Barbados 1/100 but with Bael accessories. They're the same shade of white, but with blue accents instead of yellow and red. Also, the blue on the V fin is a sticker on either end.

In other news, my sister painted some bearguys as a present for my girlfriend. She did okay aside from not really using any sort of proper technique.

>>15402996
Why don't you panel line as you go, when the pieces are smaller and more manageable?

Did Amuro pilot a Rick Dias?

I want to have a display of all the mobile suits Amuro piloted that are in 1/100.

File: 20170405_220125.jpg (2MB, 2129x1883px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 2129x1883px

>>15403018
Ehhh it's a habit. Also, I tend to get all the dust and stuff from sanding/filing everywhere, and I'm always afraid of getting it into places I'm going to panel line, so i just finish the kit, brush it off with a lens brush, and panel line afterwards. It also makes the build go by faster. I'm already a slow builder because of my work schedule, so if I lined as I went, it's be a glacial pace.

But that's a good suggestion. I'll try it on my next kit and see how I like it.

Have finger guns since I don't have the weapons completed.

File: 1488083031789.jpg (327KB, 700x817px) Image search: [Google]

327KB, 700x817px

>>15403013
>Cubs
Praise kek
>I've heard it's basically a Barbados 1/100 but with Bael accessorie
Is that a good thing?

>>15403037
http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/Amuro_Ray
On the sidebar.

>>15403046
I don't see why it would take any longer overall. It might even speed you up because you're spending less time trying to get into constrained spaces or moving limbs to get at the part you're trying to work on.

>>15402964
>Back heavy
>Lose joints
>Only pros is the stand during the 1st release.


Just get the 1/144 scale, anon.

File: 14678019_1316589655020717_1928185929_o.jpg (148KB, 1080x1845px) Image search: [Google]

148KB, 1080x1845px

I'm a big scrub when it comes to painting and I'm trying to get better.

I've read that krylon top coat works on acrylics. What's different about it from Rustoleum top coat which just ate through my paint?

File: 20170405_222911.jpg (3MB, 3500x2305px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 3500x2305px

>>15403048
It's not a bad thing. I have the 6th form and like it a lot. Basically all the Barbados kits have had the exact same skeleton and different armor and weapons. It's a decent skeleton, and the other stuff is interchangeable between all of the Gundams and some of the grunt suits like the grazes and shidens.

That's what I've kinda liked about the IBO stuff so far. I can parts swap between my Schwalbe, Vidar, and Barbados of I ever wanted to kitbash and/or custom build something with very little modification to the parts needed.

TL;DR : it's not a bad thing. Pick any of the IBO kits you like, and you probably won't be disappointed. I need to get a Barbados Lupus and a Gusion rebake. Really wish there was a Full City 1/100.

File: 20170405_220143.jpg (2MB, 2658x1849px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 2658x1849px

>>15403064
Mayhaps. I'll try it your way whenever I start on my next kit. I've got the GM sniper and a MG God Gundam in the backlog.

>>15403056
>no MG Jegan

>>15403046
Meanwhile I panel line as I go to break up the constant cutting and sanding.

>>15403069
>is bad ting
>>15403083
>It's no a bad ting

fugg

>>15403087
Can you tilt that up on his knees, but keep the torso mostly the same?

>>15403037
Yeah, he used it to kill Buran.

>>15403079
Do you have a non-blurry picture of this?

Does the guy who keeps making the awesome OP images have them all saved somewhere? I haven't been saving them and I'd like to keep them all in a folder, they're really nice.

>>15403186
How do people still not know about the archive?
Grab em while they're still up.

>>15403186
>>15403221
http://desuarchive.org/m/search/subject/gunpla/

>>15403225
>>15403225


The images haven't been loading properly when I go to view them, so I can only save the thumbnail.

>>15403242
I'm pretty sure I've got them all saved then.

Gimme a while and I'll compile them

>>15403243
Be sure to compile the 00 covers in order.

>>15402713
Is anyone else having a problem with their packages not arriving recently?
I know registered SAL isn't the fastest but the package arrived at the inward office of exchange three weeks ago and there hasn't been an update since.

What even?

>>15403243
That'd be great man, thank you.

File: 1486737139948.png (2MB, 1000x1462px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 1000x1462px

>>15403250
>>15403243
I've got all of them, he originally made two versions of the first one, this is the better one. It's my phone background because it's actually my kit, and my first one to boot.

>>15403250
I'm just gonna go by date.

>>15403254
Oh, cool, but don't dump them, just upload em

File: 1486957052216.png (3MB, 1000x1462px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 1000x1462px

>>15403259
working on it homie.

>>15403174
I can take one in the morning. It's pretty poorly done on my behalf. I have to sand down them nubs.

>>15403259
https://mega.nz/#F!YWJlBb4C!Vz8wFPcosVk95fdiu_-88A

you're welcome

>>15403312

fugg, we're both missing the Barbatos one.

>>15403317
wat? I didn't even catch it

File: barbs.png (266KB, 929x408px) Image search: [Google]

266KB, 929x408px

>>15403320

>>15403322
dafaq? How'd I miss it?

>>15403327
I dunno famalam, I have all the rest but it kek.

>>15403329
oh well, shit happens. I decided to save them all since my kit was the one that started it all. Honestly OP, you are one of the better OP's in all of 4chan. /toy/'s gunpla general has such boring OP pics compared to /m/'s and it's due to your dedication.

File: 1486696025495.png (2MB, 1000x1462px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 1000x1462px

>>15403341
>>15403329
I got chu famalama

>>15403513
>>15403322
>>15403312
Fucking christ I hate looking at my old work. It's like being formerly fat and you look at pics of yourself as a kid.

>>15402747
Are there guidelines as to what we need to be sending in our entries?

>>15403513
naisu

>>15402835
progress at last

interested to see the finished product

File: C8Dfn4E.jpg (3MB, 3036x4048px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 3036x4048px

how does this make you feel?

File: vlcsnap-2017-03-06-19h40m51s439.png (260KB, 640x482px) Image search: [Google]

260KB, 640x482px

>>15402835
SEIG ZEON

File: 1487611125229.jpg (48KB, 480x740px) Image search: [Google]

48KB, 480x740px

>>15403589
My mom can do better

>>15403538
Aside from following the theme, also include some in-progress pics to prove that it's your suit.

File: BeatJSR.jpg (57KB, 500x813px) Image search: [Google]

57KB, 500x813px

>>15403589
panel status: LINED

>>15403589
You did that on purpose, didn't you?

It's literally impossible to have internet access and not know how to panel line.

>>15403751
it looks like an imgur filename, so I don't think he did it himself

>>15403754
Is it weird that the fact it came from Imgur (and thus likely reddit) makes me more inclined to believe the person who did that is legitimately that uselessly stupid?

>>15403763
no, not particularly

File: YkBKOHb.jpg (1MB, 3264x2448px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 3264x2448px

>>15403763
Oh, if we're talking about legitimately uselessly stupid people I should bring up the favourite punching bag of a chat I'm in.

>>15403791
It looks like somebody tagged on his gunpla

File: IMAG0237.jpg (3MB, 2688x1520px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 2688x1520px

Post backlogs.

I don't even know what this will come up looking like given that I had to take the picture sideways.

This is about 1000 dollars in kits if I did my math correctly. I may have a problem.

>>15403797
What do you do if you never build your kits?

>>15403798
Masturbate and shitpost online. I do build, just very slowly, currently working on a Force Impulse. The problem is about 2/3rds of the kits there I want to paint, so I'm saving them until I can paint. The only thing I'll build is every RG bar the 7 Sword, R-II, Amatsu, and MG-wise Mk-II, age-2 double bullet, zaku II, and the origin.

File: 1472284721226.jpg (473KB, 2207x2039px) Image search: [Google]

473KB, 2207x2039px

>>15403797

>>15403639

Well, shit. I'm already finished with mine and I didn't take any until I was done.

Guess I'll just make a second entry.

File: rggp01.jpg (1MB, 1632x1224px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 1632x1224px

Finally got around to building another Real Grade, and I like it a lot more than the first one I did (Strike Freedom).

What are some generally recommended Real Grades? I'm considering WZC and the Z'Gok.

>>15403814
it should be fine, i had no WIP pics last time either and it got accepted

>>15403814
Just take a pic of your entry with your dick to prove it's yours.

>>15403793
Yeah, he "handpaints" his decals...

http://imgur.com/gallery/jhxzu have some suffering.

>>15403844
not anymore

that was a concession because groupbuild dude forgot to mention it at the beginning last time

>>15403852
really? good to know before i start. wasn't here for the groupbuild after the ace pilot one
thanks for the info

>>15403843
Mk. II
k.

I
I

>>15403843
Out of the 2 you've listed?
Go with the Z'Gok. Shit's fun as fuck, holds together very well and beautiful OOB.
The WZC, while great as well is very small and finicky due to Wing MS being smaller than your average ones.
I have both and definitely have more fun with the Z'Gok.
Shame we don't get an RG GM for the claws to pierce through.

>>15403849
That is some pure, unadulterated autism right there.

>>15403843
How is the GP01? I've been thinking of picking it up since I already have the RG RX-78 and Mk II, and it'd be nice to round out the early UC Gundams collection.

I've only started the RX-78 and it's so fragile that I feel like the armor parts are going to fall off any time I look at it, and while I haven't started the Mk II yet I hear it's MUCH better engineered.

>>15403926
It's good, the only problem is that the core block system can be a little unstable. The torso popped up when I was moving the arms around, and I had to take it off and push it back in.

File: 1.jpg (496KB, 691x1134px) Image search: [Google]

496KB, 691x1134px

Here's Helmwige with 1/100 Grimgerde's weapons and hands. They actually scale perfectly with it. Ball joints fit perfectly in Helmwige's arm plugs. All you need is to paint the hand covers gold.

>>15403852

Well I didn't see it mentioned until now, first groupbuild I participate in. Good thing I have more ideas.

>>15403934
It looks like it's got some yaoi hands going on, but other than that it blends together perfectly

File: DSC_0216.jpg (563KB, 1106x740px) Image search: [Google]

563KB, 1106x740px

should i stop?
i feel like i could add even more stuff but i dont want end up adding things for the sake of it

File: 3.jpg (760KB, 1278x796px) Image search: [Google]

760KB, 1278x796px

>>15403954

DESU, I just shooped the colors of the hand guards in PS. I don't think I'm gonna be painting them anytime soon. And yea, they blend perfectly.

File: 20170329_224311.jpg (1MB, 1438x1763px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 1438x1763px

>>15403843
The red astray is really fun to build.

>>15403589
Is there a way to fix shit like that?

File: 20170406_195829.jpg (2MB, 3264x1836px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 3264x1836px

Got those kits for about 110 bucks. Was it a good deal?

>mfw their only Nu and hi-nu were Ver.Ka.

>>15403797
Christ man, finish one model before working on another one.

USA Gundam Store. Good? Bad?

I hear both, and I'm tempted to do their "sub box" for grins and giggles.

Why haven't we got an RG Rick Dom or Gelgoog to go with the Zaku II yet?
Hell, why haven't we got MG updates on those suits? Bandai don't seem to have any problem releasing MG Zakus every year

>>15404063
the ver.ka's of those suits are pretty good

But yeah, 110 for at least 3 MGs is good

File: A better Kimaris Vidar.jpg (323KB, 950x673px) Image search: [Google]

323KB, 950x673px

Y'know even for a simple OOB kitbash this looks pretty good. Might do this someday with a bit of touchup

>>15404103
Because Zakus sell.

My HG 00 Raiser + GN Sword III is on the way, i hope it is fun to build.

>>15404048
Damn right. Just finished building my RG Red Astray. I just have to add decals and panel lining.

>>15404133
but does it still have the stupid pointless high heels?

>>15403589
Dalong?

File: 20170331_220154.jpg (3MB, 4032x3024px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 4032x3024px

>>15404185
>>15402987
Doing this kit has made me want to do some more RGs. They're just fun to build.

File: C8u8MujUwAA-qkc.jpg (68KB, 900x1200px) Image search: [Google]

68KB, 900x1200px

Finished my second FAG Innocentia yesterday, just got round to taking proper photos.

File: C8u8USpV0AALGrH.jpg (78KB, 900x1200px) Image search: [Google]

78KB, 900x1200px

>>15404354

File: C8u8UT8UAAAVCFP.jpg (81KB, 900x1200px) Image search: [Google]

81KB, 900x1200px

>>15404360

>>15404354
>>15404360
>>15404362

c u t e

>>15403843
be advised, the C piece that holds the shoulder armor to the frame, can be easily broken if you pose the arm without being careful, the piece that bulks sideways the bicep is responsible for this
( i know because i fucked up my gp01 )

What are some good colours that are close to black but not quite as dark? I painted a kit using flat black and in decent lighting it looks good but in worse lighting or when I take photos of it it's a tad too dark.

I have already tried a couple alternatives, like vallejo black gray or vallejo dark prussian blue but they are slightly too gray and blue respectively.

>>15404463
>black but not quite as dark
Gray. The word you are looking for is grey.

>>15404477

There are tons of different kinds of grays. As said I already tried one dark gray and found it too bright.

>>15404491
Try Tamiya Nato Black. It's probably the best black I've used for models.

>>15404594

Looks like black but doesn't seem to smother all the details. Nice.

>>15403797
why would you allow this to happen? Just buy small groups and buy more as you finish them, its really not hard

>>15403797
>Heavy arms custom
>White Dingo
Mfw right when i got the money to buy those two they were sold out

>>15404719
sometimes you think you wont have that much triuble finishing , or you find a sale, or lose interest in a particular model and want to try some other, or you simply lose part of your personal time, but keep purchasing out of the hope to regain it some day...

>>15404051
Lighter lines and rubbing alcohol

>>15403751
i found it on reddit looking for something specific to show my sister in law

>>15403843
>What are some generally recommended Real Grades?
Generally any of the more recent ones, plus the Mk II.

>>15403797
>White Dingo GM Sniper
good choice

File: 1214447087012.jpg (42KB, 720x480px) Image search: [Google]

42KB, 720x480px

>>15403639
>>15403814
>>15403844
>>15403852
>>15403857
Last groupbuild I threw that on there just to 1) Make sure you guys didn't just grab something off google/twitter/etc and claim it as yours and 2) Show that it's something you made in the timeframe of the build. Me forgetting to put it on the new copypasta was my bad.

It's less of an issue here since there probably won't be a prize this time around, so if you want to just throw in a timestamp with your model that says "sup /m/ 04/XX/17 or whatever that's fine in my book. If you wanna make a new entry that's fine too.

>IBO gave us the best engineered HG kits so far.

>Twilight Axis gives us rehashed kits from 1999

what went so wrong?

>>15404861
Absolutely nothing.

>>15404861
IBO kits have felt really flimsy.

>>15404861
Same thing that happened with G Reco; they have no confidence in Twilight Axis selling so they're putting minimal effort in.

>>15404861
Seriously though how can Bandai have so little confidence in an UC OVA?

>>15404861
>As animation budget increases model kit budget decreases.

>>15404898
>Thunderbolt MGs

>>15404861

Bandai saw that people will buy just about anything, if they slap the Unicorn label on it.

They're testing how much crap they can get away with in this ONA related to Unicorn.

>>15404902
>Main protagonist suit is P-Bandai
>Zaku

>Main antagonist suit is regular release
>Gundam

Zakus BTFO

>>15404817
I was this post >>15403538

I'll just snap a couple WIP pics along the way. Just got the kit and parts I needed and will be starting this weekend :-)

>>15404817

I'll do that unless I go with a new project. At least it's easy to do.

File: noauallowed.jpg (931KB, 1000x924px) Image search: [Google]

931KB, 1000x924px

>>15403813

>>@15405216
>no AU allowed
>MSV
>Unicorn
>0083

LOL?!?!?!

File: two sluts.png (116KB, 500x272px) Image search: [Google]

116KB, 500x272px

>15405216
>G-Reco
>not an AU
eh?

>>15403934
Looks a tad too big

File: 14915075754452095030405.jpg (1MB, 3264x1836px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 3264x1836px

What is this gunpla?

>>15405353

Looks like a re-painted Zeta 2.0 with a ReZel head.

What colours are the most tacticool? I wanna go "practical" without looking like a basic grunt.

>>15405446
Various shades of brown and green. It really depends on the environment you're going to be in. If you're interested in camo I recommend checking out gear queer threads on /k/. They know their shit.

File: bIgbQ3BKSqKxQMqWMajLkmzviBXgrGT8Q7vp9svAx_c.jpg (234KB, 768x768px) Image search: [Google]

234KB, 768x768px

>>15405446
Pastel/bluish.

>>15404217
You know the high heels can just be fattened down like the feet on every single other gundam frame kit, right?

HG Gusion, HG HYGOG, or HG Gouf?

I'm leaning towards the Gusion because I love the hammer and the bulbous look on a mech is something I love, but I also wanna SIEG ZEON

What do? I already made a Zaku 2 and the Gundam from 08th

>>15405539
Got any bigger pictures of that Effreet?

>>15405752
Well you definitely don't need another Zaku.

>>15405757
I've got a hard on for Zakus, but you're correct. The horns on the deltoids of the Gouf are kinda eh too now that I think about it.
Anyone have experience with the hyakuri?

>>15405446
Not black and grey. I know movies and vidya say otherwise but those colors are not tacticool. Don't fall for that.

>>15405756
imgur. com/gallery/MWRoJ

>IBO finished

Can it be time for more MGs plz Bandai?

File: title.jpg (505KB, 950x950px) Image search: [Google]

505KB, 950x950px

>>15405353
I think it's an AE Zeta with a GM Custom head. Bandai's holding some sort of themed contest, where entrants build "Mass Production" (versions of) suits, or something from IBO. At least I think that's the gist of it; just ran the page through Google translate.

The grand prize for both categories is an airbrush set, and there are fifty secondary prizes in both categories to give away, too.

>>15405860
No.

File: FB_IMG_1491520965301.jpg (30KB, 560x560px) Image search: [Google]

30KB, 560x560px

P- bandai for 6 plumas

>>15405845
Thanks man. Looks great.

>>15403958
he needs side skirts.

File: IMAG0098.jpg (387KB, 1216x2048px) Image search: [Google]

387KB, 1216x2048px

Done my Hazel custom ! I absolutely love that bulky fucker. Did some basic lining.
Tomorrow i will had some details and try the tamya weathering kit i received this week.

File: IMAG0105.jpg (339KB, 1216x2048px) Image search: [Google]

339KB, 1216x2048px

>>15406358
One more because he is cool !

File: IMAG0106.jpg (325KB, 1216x2048px) Image search: [Google]

325KB, 1216x2048px

>>15406371
Last one for tonight, im a total snail. Took me 3 days to snap it, sanding and cleaning nubs but it might be might cleanest job so far !

File: BANM160704.jpg (247KB, 1200x757px) Image search: [Google]

247KB, 1200x757px

So I saw this at a local anime store I was in and was tempted to buy it. Its a fun looking kit, I don't actually own any legit Gundam units yet, and that visor looks sweet. But at the same time, I don't know what this unit is or what its from. Is there any info to go on so I know what it is and what missions it was used for specifically? It looks like it just has the beam saber and I think thats a conventional machine gun, so I can't imagine it was highly specialized. And before anyone asks, yes I went to the wiki but it doesnt really have much to say.

>>15406446
>But at the same time, I don't know what this unit is or what its from. Is there any info to go on so I know what it is and what missions it was used for specifically?
There isn't any. It's essentially a MSV RX-78 suit. Otherwise from what little has been said it's an amphibious mobile suit with unnecessary space maneuverability removed in favor of ground and aquatic movability.

>>15406446
It's The Origin's Ground Type.

>Rewatching Build Fighters again
>Gunpla fever flares up again
>Want to make a new custom model using all I've learned making my shitty old one
>Low on money cause college poorfag
>Moving out of my dorm soon so the last thing I need is more stuff to haul around
>About to graduate so I need to study
Why can't I live in a cozy Gunpla shop/house like the Ioris?

>>15406486
Huh, so what was on the wiki really was all they had. Kinda weird to me that they would put out an hg for a suit that has almost 0 source material out for it, but it does still look kinda sick.

>>15406495
I think it comes a spinoff from the Origin manga, and Cucuruz Doan fights it or something.

>Kinda weird to me that they would put out an hg for a suit that has almost 0 source material out for it
People were mad that the Aqua Gundam, which is an already established suit, was P-Bandai where this was the regular release.

File: m73_37.jpg (101KB, 600x514px) Image search: [Google]

101KB, 600x514px

RG Hizack when?

>>15406507
After the HG AE Galbaldy Beta.

>>15406558
What about an HG Dijeh?

>>15406503
>>15406495
>>15406486
>>15406446

From what I remember of anon translating the manual a good while back, it was essentially supposed to be a ground gundam/gm version of the rx-78-1, used to gather ms combat data for the eventual gm line like they were. But when the -1 got destroyed at side 7 the plan was scrapped.

The entire MSD line is similar to this, one off prototypes or ms that never got passed the planning stage as the idea is that it's the EF going through ms documents after the war or something.

The reason Origin is putting out so many new designs with very little to no lore behind them and no appearance in series is because the only ms to really appear in the flashback arc they're animating are guncannon, guntank, and a few early zaku family ms. Basically like the original msv line back in the 80s they just wanted more kits to sell so they pumped out some additional designs with minimal backstory behind them.

>>15406584
Pls don't, I just got the RD.

File: 4.jpg (76KB, 600x1000px) Image search: [Google]

76KB, 600x1000px

So my attempt at modding painting for the zaku contest was mostly a train wreck. Due to some disastrous events and taking a little too much time to get too little done parts went missing and the paint was ruined in some spots. I had bought some extra thin painters tape from a supply store to help do the gold lines and when it came time to take it off it just ripped the paint with it like tissue paper. There wasn't much for me to do other than hastily patch it up.

Still, here are some results.

File: 5.jpg (84KB, 1000x851px) Image search: [Google]

84KB, 1000x851px

>>15406650

File: 7.jpg (93KB, 920x1000px) Image search: [Google]

93KB, 920x1000px

>>15406660
The axe also got rushed pretty hard, the tamiya flat aluminum was ultra watery and I got really impatient with it resulting in garbage.

>>15406667
What sort of paint did you use?

I had a similar experience with certain spray paints but, you can avoid that by doing thin layers and ample drying time

>>15406650
>>15406660
>>15406667
I like the color scheme, but thin your paints.

I don't think I'm ever going to be good at nub removal, I can't seem to get the hang of it. How do I git gud?

Is there a name for spraying some paint into a container, so that it pools up and you can use it on a brush. Cause I just did that to do some detail work. Felt wasteful as fuck. But I didnt have a jar of the color i needed.

File: 34534542343.jpg (143KB, 816x612px) Image search: [Google]

143KB, 816x612px

Any tips on what to do here to paint this piece? I need to get rid of those seam lines, but the yellow fangs at the front are not detachable without separating the piece.

Do I just have to find some way to mask the piece perfectly? Or do I paint the pieces separately and leave that area and fix it after I've painted the rest?

>>15406704
What method are you using. I couldn't sand for shit, so I just use a knife to shave them off. Its a tad noticeable if you dont paint and are looking for it, but not nearly as bad as nubs. And if you paint the kit, you can see it at all.

File: 3.jpg (91KB, 608x1000px) Image search: [Google]

91KB, 608x1000px

>>15406684
Tamiya grey primer and tamiya black spray paint. Details done in tamiya acrylics with a brush. The culprit was likely not letting the paint fully cure since I was rushing and applying multiple layers in one hour intervals.

I still feel the temptation to go back in the next few days and redo the goddamn shoulder, it was supposed to be so nice and it came out like this. It's hard to even look at. You can see every spot the paint ripped off from texture alone.

>>15406700
I just wanted to do a fancy black tristar with some gold instead of white. Yes, I am horrible at thinning paint. I get very impatient.

>>15406708
Yeah best thing would be to paint what cant be removed and masked off. Then fill the seam and paint the rest.

File: The pain is splotchy.png (2MB, 1025x916px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 1025x916px

>>15406720
its ok anon, things always look better in your head, than in the build. We all make mistakes................

>>15406714
Sanding, I made some sanding sticks but the parts look like shit once I'm done.

File: 20170406_223038.jpg (4MB, 2951x3074px) Image search: [Google]

4MB, 2951x3074px

Do improvised weapons count towards the melee build?

>>15406358
>>15406371
>>15406376
now you just gotta paint those red finger-tips for the full effect

>>15404881
GReco was all new molds with plenty of really good kits.

Twilight Axis is just an ONA not OVA like Unicorn

>>15405269
It's not, dip shit

>>15404881
Twilight was planned to sell toys easily and cheaply. That's why it reuses molds. Just a few toys, not many.

>>15404861
What IBO kits are the best?

>>15407038
Graze is love, Graze is life.

File: 1000000590_2.jpg (36KB, 560x560px) Image search: [Google]

36KB, 560x560px

>the non-character-specific standard-type Reginlaze is a P-Bandai

Ok, seriously? That's just fucking stupid. Like I can totally understand character specific suits like Iok's Reginlaze or McGillis's Graze Ritter, but this is the STANDARD BASELINE Reginlaze, there's no fucking reason this couldn't have been a regular release.

>>15407082
fuck p-bandai bullshit

>>15407082
What's just preventing you from slapping a gun on the standard release reginlaze?

>>15407082
They should of given us the color scheme they used on the last episode

>>15407082
What's the difference?

>>15407082
Because it would sell like garbage as a regular release. Literally the only difference between this and Julietta's is that the white pieces are now grey. Which nearly identical version you think kids would buy, if given a choice: the version of a suit piloted by a named character, or the version of a suit piloted by literally who's?

>>15407082
No noteworthy named standard Reginlaze pilot to put on the box maybe?

So I'm doing an old RMG-79C kit and the eye piece (neonish green) is clear. My question is would I be able to get away with using a sharpie or should I take a quick trip to my towns hobby store and get some clear airbrush paint? (I've also never airbrushed before but my friend gave me his when he moved because he didn't have the space)

File: 20170331110532280[1].jpg (240KB, 600x826px) Image search: [Google]

240KB, 600x826px

http://en.gundam.info/movie/white/919?region=all&cat=&bigcat=

Eh why so sudden ?

Is this preparation for HGUC zeta accelerate evolution and twilight axis ?

File: tool to a sword fight.jpg (327KB, 1018x1056px) Image search: [Google]

327KB, 1018x1056px

>when the kit comes with twenty effect parts

>>15407372
A+ on creativity right there

>>15403958
>>15406340
i think removing the sideskirts made it look more unique but maybe if you could find nice looking ones they might actually help enhance the look

File: tmp_6293-P_20170407_183601242392527.jpg (1MB, 2592x1458px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 2592x1458px

Bought my first RG lads. What should I expect and how should I prepare for it?

>>15407620
I don't know about the exia itself but be ready for it to fall apart every time you touch it

File: 43t.jpg (152KB, 1070x1600px) Image search: [Google]

152KB, 1070x1600px

>>15404063
Nu ver ka is GOAT

File: rg15_j_arm.jpg (92KB, 678x500px) Image search: [Google]

92KB, 678x500px

>>15407620
Eyy that's my first RG, and my first kit ever which started my addiction.
Ignore >>15407697 as the Exia is one of the most solid RGs out there with a whole lot of playability.
Read the manual carefully while building it.
Seen people here slice off the part in pic related, mistaking it for nubs.
You can't attach the clear tape thing without that part.

>>15407082
The one used by a named character tends to sell better than the mass production one piloted by no names. So Julietta's gets the lead spot.

Exiafags make me sick

So besides the Zeta, what RGs are NOT recommended?

>>15407777
RX-78-2, since it's very experimental. Just get the 3.0 instead, it's more stable.

File: Screenshot - 070417 - 23:12:10.png (5KB, 148x41px) Image search: [Google]

5KB, 148x41px

>>15403589

>>15403797
>all those RGs
Damn son
How long do you think it's going to take you before you finish that backlog?

>>15405539
>that crossbone gundam
My fucking dick

>>15407777

A lot of people seem to think the RG Sinanju is a handgrenade. I don't have that impression of it, but if you want it to hold the shield without leaning like hell you will want to tighten the joint in the stomach.

>>15405539
these color pallets are too sexy

File: deepest lore.png (2MB, 2388x500px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 2388x500px

>>15403312

>>15408013
Name of the MS with Archangel slapped on it?

>>15408120
Rasiel

>>15405539

What's the name for these kinds of blues? They seem a lot less intense than the blues I have, which does make them look way less toyish.

>>15408172
Yeah, seconding that question

Any suggestions as to what those are in Tamiya TS numbers?

>>15407105
Wait what was the color scheme for the final episode?

File: IMAG0113.jpg (411KB, 2048x1216px) Image search: [Google]

411KB, 2048x1216px

I painted the hands ! (and some other yellow parts like the vents and the thrusters)

Next step is testing the weathering kit. I will only put some rust in the clear lines and the edges.

File: IMAG0656_1.jpg (701KB, 2144x3808px) Image search: [Google]

701KB, 2144x3808px

I heard y'all like GM's?

What is the best MG or 1/100 scale monoeye suit (no zakus)

>>15408734
Sazabi is pretty cool. Sinanju as well, and though it's not a 1/100, it is huge, you could go with the kyshatria

>>15408720
We do. I actually just got some weathering kits in and I plan on trying weathering out on my Ground GM. How'd you do the bullet holes? Burnt end of a toothpick?

>>15408765
Made the holes with a heated bent paper clip, the initial scorch marks are with a burning toothpick, then add silver and dark copper paint as desired for rust effects!

File: IMAG0658_1.jpg (624KB, 2144x3808px) Image search: [Google]

624KB, 2144x3808px

>>15408720
Here's a head-on shot. Only problem I have with this kit is the awful seamline on the machine gun. For a 2017 kit that's pretty lame. I don't have putty myself, and the plastic is a different kind than found in other kits, it is much softer. That being the case, I wouldn't want to try any excessive sanding for fear of leaving even uglier abrasions in the plastic.

>>15408796
Plastic cement + runner that seam my dude

>>15408914
I'll give it a try, thanks man

File: bandai_falcon042.jpg (195KB, 1000x613px) Image search: [Google]

195KB, 1000x613px

Anyone got advice for making terrain look better? I'm almost done with my millennium falcon kit but the base looks like poop.

File: 1489365762809.jpg (1MB, 2051x2416px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 2051x2416px

>>15408783
Coolio! Here's my GM!

Is it possible to use Tamiya TS-80 Flat clear for top coating, and if so, would it be preferable to use the TS-80 over Testor's Dullcote?

>>15408974
Try checking out the WIP threads over on /tg/, they should have some guides on basing miniatures, which should have some use for you.

>>15409004

Yes, yes.

File: IMG_20170306_131915_1-01.jpg (1MB, 1579x3307px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 1579x3307px

>>15409004
TS-80 seems to be the preferred flat topcoat around here. It's what I use personally and it looks great imo. Only downside is the price but it's worth it honestly. I've heard not so great things about Testors, never tried them myself though.

>>15402987
question... why didn't you painted the hilt?

File: Astoroth_o_1.jpg (409KB, 1239x1315px) Image search: [Google]

409KB, 1239x1315px

I'm really digging the IBO kits, keep on getting more

File: 20170406_064910[1].jpg (4MB, 5312x2988px) Image search: [Google]

4MB, 5312x2988px

welp... did this a couple of days ago

File: 6205299416_751fba5840_z.jpg (94KB, 589x604px) Image search: [Google]

94KB, 589x604px

>>15409071
I thought you fucked up and smudged gold on it. Then I realized it was no mistake.

>>15409071
I'm calling the cops

File: 17354752_10155089200996796_990516448_n.jpg (57KB, 600x800px) Image search: [Google]

57KB, 600x800px

Theres no way in hell I'm finishing this HLJ entry on time, so no worry in posting pics elsewhere.
been fitting leds into a sazabi ver ka

File: 17321580_10155083680521796_894785486_n.jpg (68KB, 600x800px) Image search: [Google]

68KB, 600x800px

>>15409202

File: 17328203_10155083680321796_800930169_n.jpg (74KB, 600x800px) Image search: [Google]

74KB, 600x800px

>>15409204
Wiring is all pretty straight forward.
most of it in clusters of 3 in parallel.
IF I use the right resistor value I can run this off the 5v line of an arduino for lighting effects too

>>15405752
Hygog all the way, paint it like a steamed crab

File: IMAG0127.jpg (273KB, 2048x1216px) Image search: [Google]

273KB, 2048x1216px

>>15409071
I-i like it.

So i tested my weathering kit (1st time)...

I-is this how i supposed to put it ?

>>15409241
(only the cannon is weathered withe the tamiya kit)

>>15409202
That looks so sweet, too bad you won't make the contest on time though

>>15409202
when does it end?
I'm sad that I started this project for the GM group build like a year ago and I'm still not finished

File: 20170317_223842.jpg (3MB, 2480x2740px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 2480x2740px

>>15409049
Just haven't gotten around to it, honestly.

>>15409071
Looks pretty dope.

File: IMG_0799.jpg (708KB, 1920x1280px) Image search: [Google]

708KB, 1920x1280px

>>15409299
just over 3 weeks, but I've got too much shit going on that takes precedent.

File: 20170405_222833.jpg (2MB, 4032x3024px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 4032x3024px

>>15409043
I've used Testors on my Barbados, Vidar, and Red Astray. It's okay, but it dries a little splotchy.

File: 3.jpg (183KB, 808x576px) Image search: [Google]

183KB, 808x576px

>>15407372
if they can natually stay on the head like click into place, the string shaped effect be used for a glowing eyes expression

File: realistic_colorful_drawing_photo_effect.jpg (168KB, 1024x576px) Image search: [Google]

168KB, 1024x576px

>>15409744

File: 20170331_220203.jpg (3MB, 4032x3024px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 4032x3024px

>>15409744
I need to try this with my build burning and Astray.

>>15409832
HISSATSU
BUSTA SWORDO

>>15409832
>tfw just realized you can hide nubs and make pictures look good with a special effect

File: image.jpg (878KB, 1750x2247px) Image search: [Google]

878KB, 1750x2247px

Man I love this kit.
So satisfying to build and really sturdy, looking forwards to panel lining and completing the stand

>>15409865
You can just hide them by changing the pixels to ones that are around nub itself.

File: full_armor_gundam.jpg (31KB, 240x400px) Image search: [Google]

31KB, 240x400px

how come some suits have mg's, but no hg's? if there wasn't much interest for an hg, why make an mg? been wanting to have an original full armor gundam, but i guess i have to scratch build the parts

>>15410052
probably because the potential revenue was worth it, and they probably reused runners and molds from similar designs to cut down on costs

File: msv10_box2[1].jpg (107KB, 800x586px) Image search: [Google]

107KB, 800x586px

>>15410052
>but i guess i have to scratch build the parts

... Or, if you want to do things the smart way, just buy the old 1/144 kit and glue the required pieces over the current granddaddy Gundam.

File: 26header.jpg (116KB, 842x700px) Image search: [Google]

116KB, 842x700px

>>15410052
The Full Armor Gundam is a bit of a weird one given how many HG RX-78s we've seen. But I'd say just get the MG anyways. Or do what >>15410078 said.

File: do.jpg (128KB, 840x560px) Image search: [Google]

128KB, 840x560px

Want my astaroth like this

>>15410090
>Try and remember some of the Basics of cqc

>>15410078
not him, but would that be necessary or could you just build the 1/144, is it THAT dated?

>>15410090
literally two astaroth kits, if you dont want blue one side, see if someone wants to trade so they have a astaroth with to man rodi arms and stuff. or get two and make one of each.

>>15410100
if it's anything like the realtype zaku, and it probably is if dalong calls it old, then yes it is that dated

File: msv10_10[1].jpg (59KB, 597x750px) Image search: [Google]

59KB, 597x750px

>>15410100
>would that be necessary or could you just build the 1/144

You absolutely could just do a straight build if you don't care about articulation and want to paint and glue something together the old fashioned way. I only suggested otherwise because I know a lot of peeps on here are quite finicky about their articulations!

>>15410078
dont know why this wasnt the first thing that came to mind for a solution, i'll try to get one in the future
>>15410087
i'll think about it, dont want to start have a backlog, especially for mg's

>>15410107
>>15410114
so if you don't mind an old fashioned plamo build it's fine, but if you want the luxuries of a modern kit scrap him for parts to glue onto a grand dad from this century
cool, thanks

File: 20170408_095347.jpg (1MB, 2560x1440px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 2560x1440px

>>15409946
Underrated kit desu

>>15403589
The first time I tried to panel line looked like this and then I never tried again. Guess you really need a "gundam marker" to do it.

>>15410299
You don't "need" gundam markers, you just need to not be terminally retarded.

All you have to do is gently wipe the excess off, a fucking eraser will work with most markers if not a cotton swab.

You can just slop that shit on like a crack addled monkey and as long as you wipe it gently so only the ink/paint in the recessed groove remains it'll look like you're a goddamn pro with a surgeon's steady hands.

File: 1446347419830.png (404KB, 335x442px) Image search: [Google]

404KB, 335x442px

>Working on HGUC Unicorn Destroy Mode
>Only my third kit
>Finished the chest, head, and two shoulders
>Nub marks everywhere
>Finally decide to try sanding to fix it up
God the end result isn't perfect, there's still some slight discoloration, but it looks so much fucking better. This is so satisfying.

File: IMG_0437.jpg (2MB, 3264x2448px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 3264x2448px

My backlog is gone, I need suggestions what MG I should get that fits with the rest of the family.

Suggestions?

>>15410646
tallgeese ii

>>15410650

How well does it hold up to other MG's in terms of size?
Saw that some of the Wing kits are quite a bit smaller.

>>15410657
no idea honestly, i bought it for my brother and he hasn't built it yet.

>>15410646
>no aile strike
come on, now...

silly question, but how do you keep your fingers from hurting?
I've worked on two kits this week, and the middle, index, and thumb on my left hand are killing me from holding all the pointy plastic tight for denubbing, sanding, clicking together, etc.

>>15410706
I've literally never heard of anyone having this problem.

>>15410706
My fingers don't hurt with the regular process but wait until you try using plaplate and putty, oh lord.

File: 1482545371514.png (368KB, 664x606px) Image search: [Google]

368KB, 664x606px

www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-GDM-2958

>orders closed

>>15410706
I get it sometimes, only solution I've found is just to take a break.
Its fine after I go to bed and wake up the next day

>>15410706
Take a break, then your fingers will be more...like harder? It's kinda like when you play guitar that your fingers hurt at first but then they get tougher.

>>15410741
well, sounds like a plan, I was done for the day anyway
>>15410755
>then your fingers will be more...like harder?
callus, you're thinking of calluses, and yeah that'll probably help

How do you guys deal with the fact that there's only 3 MGs per year?

>>15410806
By buying high grades

>>15410814
ew

>>15410814
t. someone who didn't build an MG

>>15410820
>>15410821
Enjoy your 3 MGs per year then.

>>15410821

t. someone who didn't build an HG

>>15410831
t. cuck

>>15410836
t. baby who can't make an HG look good so he buys MGs and just snapfits them

>>15410858
t. baby who can't build an MG because they're too "complicated"

>>15410729
>www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-GDM-2958
There's still
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-GDM-3189

if you really want to use amiami, hlj has the dramatic combination in stock too

File: 1441282133_3aa32c6991234ebf.jpg (86KB, 1280x720px) Image search: [Google]

86KB, 1280x720px

>>15410867
>10 extra bucks for that super homosexual stand

>>15410806
>3 MGs per year
wut
Only 2016 and 1995 had 3 MGs released.

>>15410866
>implying snapping something together is complicated

>>15410914
>implying painting is complicated

would you two shut up, HG and MG both have their place

>>15410872
Action Base 1 isn't gay.

new when ?

File: WP_20170408_12_44_54_Pro.jpg (475KB, 1081x1919px) Image search: [Google]

475KB, 1081x1919px

>>15409064
Thats an awesome paint job done, my snapfit Astaroth cant compete. Im really digging that gold on it. Cant agree more, I really have a lot of fun building IBO kits.

>>15411028
New what

>>15411043
thread

File: colours.png (228KB, 2840x1192px) Image search: [Google]

228KB, 2840x1192px

Trying to decide on a colour scheme. Any thoughts?

>>15411110
The brown one. Goes great wih the yellow monoeye.

Perhaps the wrong thread to ask, but does anyone still have the compilation pics of /m/ gunpla that we made after the end of Build Fighters S1?

The one we sent to the show's official Twitter, IIRC.

My hard drive fell out the window. It's in pieces...

Is gundam guy kill?

File: sweating.jpg (51KB, 510x471px) Image search: [Google]

51KB, 510x471px

I found my new gunpla waifu, jesus christ.
I wont share her YT channel with you guys, she seems decent and she is not even a geek/gamergirl, under 400 subs atm.

File: 346346346346.jpg (205KB, 816x612px) Image search: [Google]

205KB, 816x612px

gunpla is freedom

>>15411237

Just one question. Is she fat?

>>15411288
No but she is healthy. This is why i want to protect her.
She gave me hope to find a girl who can look decent and enjoy thing like gunpla without being an autistic gamergurl or a landwhale.

>>15411237
Anon I'm curious

let me see

>>15411262
Wow, I really like where this is going

>>15411454
Search for beam effects

>>15411507
She's very curvy

>>15411522
Well, this is the right amount of thiccness( for me) more would be too much.

>>15411538
I didn't mean it in a bad way, anon

File: pleased gundumb.jpg (136KB, 1280x720px) Image search: [Google]

136KB, 1280x720px

>>15411540
You have fine tastes Anon

>>15411193
He still hasn't posted since March 11th. I'm worried too.

>>15411262
give it a spiked dick

File: 1425424742136.png (214KB, 546x573px) Image search: [Google]

214KB, 546x573px

>Thread is dying
>No new edition

File: 17800047_416542655378121_5743064490195221096_n.jpg (60KB, 960x540px) Image search: [Google]

60KB, 960x540px

>Rex only looks good in action poses

>>15412361
we usually wait until it goes to page 9 or 10
also gives op time to make a new image for the thread

>>15412367
fuark, i wish i didnt get the Hg lupus, i really want the rex but at the same time dont want 2 almost identical kits clogging space on my desk, should i just donate my current completed barbie to my local hobby shop for display?

>>15412367

>the 1/100 isn't in stock

so much for impulse buying

>>15412367
Is Lupus Rex the best Gundam for ground posing?

File: 03 (1).jpg (305KB, 900x969px) Image search: [Google]

305KB, 900x969px

Painted Vual picture review is out

File: 13 (1).jpg (198KB, 900x594px) Image search: [Google]

198KB, 900x594px

>>15412442

>>15412443
how do people complete kits so fast? i guess im just slow as fuck. didnt that kit come out like 2 days ago?

>>15412454

I'm pretty sure they get the kits a bit early

>>15412442
>>15412443
That's super edgy

>>15412442
I just noticed... This is the Vual, but the chest, arms, legs, groin and even parts of the face are from the Astaroth Origin.
What's up with that?
The only thing that doesn't seem like it came from the Astaroth is the right shoulder, that shield part and that faceplate thing it's got.

>>15412525
Its the lore to it, the family who owned astaroth origin sold its parts cuz they where going through hard times. Thats why the new astaroth looks so different

>>15412525
I think that's the point, if I recall correctly the Vual has parts of the astaroth origin, because in the manga the astaroth origin was stripped of all its armor, that's why there are two different astartoths.

>>15412525
iirc in the manga, astaroth origin had to sell its armor, only leaving the frame. thats why astaroth looks the way it is and vual has some of its armor

>>15412442
>>15412443
i hope gyoubu never leaves gundam, i want to see more designs from him

>>15412533
>>15412534
>>15412535
Ohh, so that's what happened. I never read the manga so I always assumed the reason why the Astaroth looked the way it did was just because it got heavily updated and modified like the Kimaris and Barbatos did throughout the series.

Kinda lame though that Vual is barely the Vual now. I kinda want it just because I love all the Gundam designs in IBO universe, but I don't see much of a point of getting the Vual if it's like 80% Astaroth since I already have that kit.
I wonder if they'll ever make an Origin version like they did for the Astaroth.

>>15411237
>日本が大好きですよ〜 on her instagram
Pretty sure she's a weeb, friend.

>>15412556
im just hoping for an artbook for concept designs of calamity war versions of all the gundams, maybe scrapped ideas for any of the possible 76 gundam frames
there are 3 designers so they must have volumes of sketches and concept art, right? maybe including what their roles were in the calamity war

>>15412580
I would fucking LOVE something like that.
I love every Gundam design in IBO and I do wish we could see more of them.