Gunpla/Plamo General

Aww shit son, we're back in business.

Can't wait to see what people came up with for the groupbuild

>>15579648
I fucked up my build so many times that I want to quit this hobby.

But I'm a worthless fuck up anyways, so I don't know why I thought I could paint.

>tfw finals are next week so I can finally start building that mg gm sniper II after them

I don't know how you people can stand having a backlog, I've had this kit for only 2 weeks and I'm itching to build it. How do you people sit on multiple kits and not go crazy?

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>>15579502
The MG Zeta 2.0 pretty much nails the TV look, but whether or not that is a good thing depends on you. It's also surprisingly old; it predates standardized AB pegs so you have to use its really awkward display base.

Overall Zeta kits that actually transform tend to sacrifice either their stability (RG) or their articulation (MG) for it. I think if they made a new MG Zeta they could probably make something legitimately good now, but if they're going to do that I'd prefer a new mkII first. The styling on the mkII 2.0 kills the kit for me.

Daban made an edgier version of the Zeta 2.0, but they went way too far. It honestly just looks goofy.

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I've finally finished my first RG, the Amatsu Mina. It was actually not as bad to build as I had thought. I like that the skeleton was basically all ready to go, and that there wasn't a sheet of tiny polycap connectors.

And it's so much more posable than your HGs! I'm not sure I can go back to making 144 HGs anymore...

>>15579660
Buy only one kit at a time. Savor it as much a possible.
It lasts me at least a month.

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>>15579698
I know third parties have to make their big releases distinct from the original Bandai mold now, but I wish they wouldn't try to take the BEECRAFT SEED redesign approach to everything. Not everything looks better slimmer and with more panel lines.

>>15579698
>that pic
The fuck is that?

>>15579701
Was it a easy build?

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>>15579708
And sometimes it just feels like they added stuff just for the sake of it. Why does the DX need thrusters on its arms? Why are there reflectors on the TSC? And did the V-Fin really need to be supersized?

But this one at least still looks alright.

>>15579713
It's literally in the post you quoted. Was it so ugly you forgot how to read?

>>15579717
Looks like they removed the DX's signature whiskers too.

>>15579719
Quite frankly yes. It was that ugly.
Didn't know Daban do 'originals'.

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>>15579722
Nah, they're still there, they just removed them for that shot for whatever reason.

Probably because they supersized the whiskers too and it just looks awkward. There's a reason the MG scaled them down!

>>15579724
There was an interview a while back with one of DM's staff members. He said they (and other third parties) have an agreement with Bandai going where they won't get sued for reusing their engineering if they a) pay Bandai a fee and b) redesign the kit enough that it looks different.

This is also why the runner designs are different.

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>>15579726
Though to be fair to Daban, the classic design for the DX really does have fuck huge fins on the face.

Thing is, I think it's almost universally agreed that MG DX looks waaaaay better than classic DX.

>>15579708
>>15579717
i agree, i do like their PG unicorn, though i cant into the SEEDCHEST where it juts out to a point.

>>15579698
>The MG Zeta 2.0 pretty much nails the TV look
If you're blind.

The TV show zeta is squat and looks like a strong man with rounder features, though that might be because of the line quality with an 80s tv show.

Point is, the MG 2.0 looks NOTHING like the TV zeta. The closest is the PG but even then it's actually a far cry from the actual thing. The MG 2.0 is the furthest thing from the TV zeta.

>>15579728
Neat.
Now if only third party originals aren't shit. I'm looking at you tiefsturmer.

>>15579731
> though that might be because of the line quality with an 80s tv show.

>The MG 2.0 is the furthest thing from the TV zeta.


and thank goodness it does, squat 80s quality does not translate well into physical form for such a ms.

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>>15579731
Yeah, my mistake. I meant the A New Translation look, since that's why the mkII and Zeta 2.0 kits were even released to begin with.

I'd say that the closest thing to TV Zeta is the original HGUC. It's why I still like that doofy little thing.

>>15579729
Also just to reiterate, MG DX fucking saved that design. My only complaint is that they kinda screwed up the height (it should be shorter than the X, but it's about the same height now), but half the problem with the original DX was how overly stout it was so hell I'll take it.

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>>15579761
And I guess that brings me back to my original point because one of the things a lot of third party kits do is make the thing even taller and it's just why.

They're supposed to be 1/100! Bandai doesn't always get it right either, but they at least try to get close. DM and Daban just make the thing shoot right up in height and advertise the thing as 1/100 anyways.

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>>15579770
Probably the most dramatic example is one of DM's first releases, which probably nobody remembers anymore. They made a plastic version of Vicious Project's conversion kit and it... um... yeah.

They've toned it down since then, but you see stuff like their MG Strike adding an extra bit to the hip joints just to make the thing look taller.

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>>15579781
But the real winner for "okay this isn't even close to 1/100 anymore" has to be TM Gogo's Kampfer. Bandai on the left.

This one was also based on a resin kit. I think the original design was from G-System for 1/60, then someone "downscaled" it to 1/100, and then a plastic kit was made?

The moral of the story is that for resin kits, scale is more of a general guideline than anything else. Especially with VP kits, would not recommend them if you're OCD about scale.

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>>15579790
There aren't enough scare quotes in the world to describe VP's """1/100""" kits.

>>15579667
I want a pucchiBarzam/Barzamgguy.

Can I mix putty with paint? I'm not ready to branch into actual painting, but I want a way to fill larger seams(like the ones on the legs of early HGUC's) without priming and painting?

Can anyone vouch for the re/100 Efreet? I've been eyeing it for awhile now.

>>15579660
Buy it, put it in a cupboard, forget about it

Just bought some hardware store lacquer thinner and the container seems to be giving of quite a bit of smell even after I closed it.
I can turn the container upside down and shake it without any liquid escaping but it still smells. What gives?

what will be the next big third party kit announcement after the Woundwort?

>want a kit
>it is fucking backordered everywhere
kill me

>>15580175
Next big bootleg is a Testament, apparently.

>>15580180
that one is already out

>>15580179
You should have pre-ordered it if you want it so badly :^)

>TV Eva Unit 01 is discontinued

Goddamn, does Koto do this with all of their kits?

>>15580234
With a lot of them, yes. Not every company is bandai and throws nearly everything back into stock periodically.

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Well now that I finally bothered to edit these images together, I can actually start posting the entries now.

First off is a fist-fighting Gundam-type, the Blast Knuckle Gundam doesn't look that far off from being something from the Build Fighters line

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During the voting for what this group-build would be, one of the more popular choices was "Build a suit inspired by another character". I think that carried over into a bunch of these entries, the first of which, this Barbatos done up as Knight Artorias

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Although some entries went pretty heavy on the customization, a few entries went for the more traditional route and made painted builds of vanilla suits; for example, this Gundam 00 Seven Swords G

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Here's the Astaroth GN, with the combined power of a GN-Drive and two Ahab Reactors. It's got enough power to spare!

>>15580292
>No Sif-style Mobile Walker
shit build 0/10

pretty gud build

>>15580292
>Knight Artorias
That is obviously Guts.

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This Denial Para-DX really impressed me with how clean the paint is, even though there's only a few modifications to the base kit. It also reminds me I need to catch up on Ex-Aid, never got around to watching past the first episode with Kamen Rider Chronicle.

>>15580292
>tfw I was gonna do an Elite Knight armor Gyan that could've made this look mediocre in comparison but I'm fucking lazy

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This hand of his glows with an awesome power! This Shining Gundam is pretty rad, and I think the guy who built it said in these threads that this was his first paint job, so props to him.

>>15579716
Kind of. I find that since the pieces are all meant to fit together on top of the skeleton you won't accidentally put in something with with the wrong orintation like with an HG.

At the same time it's a pretty different design so it can throw you off if you haven't played with RGS before.

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After a sea of Gundams this Zudah comes along to break up the competition at high speeds! Nice touch including an image of him going up against the submitter's early group build entry

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He sounds and looks like a MMX Maverick, but Killer Kabuto is all crass and no class! Love the touches on the feet for that extra boost in height

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>>15580292
Correct me if I'm wrong but this custom popped out months before this groupbuild right? I remember seeing it in google images or in a facebook group.

That Artorias name is from some video game character I think. Is this thing even allowed?

Has anyone here built the new Barzam? how does everyone find it


And I feel kinda crappy for not join this group build

>>15580308
Who isn't a Berserk character in a Miyazaki production

>>15580323
well there wasn't a rule of not basing your build based on an existing character, not sure how it was a existing custom

>>15580321
Looks cool except his hair a shit

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Speaking of vidya gaems, we got this Metal Face-looking S.O.B. with Gundam The Ripper. I'm a sucker for black and gold so this gets a thumbs up in my book

>>15580323
There's a lot of builds this time around inspired by other properties. I personally have no qualms in that since it's done a lot both here and outside of /m/. Besides, this isn't GBWC where it has to be 100% an original idea.

>>15580320
>After a sea of Gundams
Maybe the next group build should focus on GMs or Zeon grunts, with grazes and over the top melee suits for the last two it's time for some UC realism-faggotry

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This one though, I wasn't sold on the concept based on the WIP images posted here but the final paint job on this Barbatos Nataku really sold me on the idea.

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Going less for fanatical melee and more jungle combat, the Zulu Survivor's makeshift polearm seals the deal on the idea of a jungle fighter MS.

>>15580336
I was gonna leave it to the end of the entries, but feel free to start coming up with ideas for the next build. Just save them for the last post I make, though

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I always enjoy seeing scratchbuilding in these, so seeing the 00 Quanta Celeste really put me in a good mood. While the Buster Sword is a bit plain, the sword bits/funnels/fangs/whatever get that 00 aesthetic down

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We've had a bunch of entries based on other characters, so why not one based off of other mobile suits? The GN Striker is one part cute, one part cool, and all parts a solid build.

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HURT ME MORE, /m/

Seriously, I wasn't expecting this one and I got a good laugh out of it. Props to the builder for that.

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>>15580308
Uh excuse me this is obviously Guts. Well, the Gutsion Rebake Full City, to be more precise. And despite the troubles the builder had with building/painting it, this is a really solid custom. The Dragonslayer looks really damn nice.

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Just finished the HGUC zgok on the right (the RGM is just there to pose, It was my first gunpla and I'm aware it isn't that great)

I've never had such a love/hate reaction to a kit. The colors and posability of this Zgok are far beyond what I expected, but NONE OF THE PLASTIC wanted to fuse. I wound up hitting everything with tamiya cement twice and nothing seemed to fuse.

Still, the mono eye was easy to build, and the rigid plastic for the joints are surprisingly poseable. Anyone else build an HGUC 06 Zgok?

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The last one we have today is this Claw Rodi. Although all the claws are on the chest/head, it admittedly feels more like a Axe Rodi. Blue/Purple is a nice colorscheme though.

>>15580336
I want either a fatty/thicc ms theme or an operator theme.

>>15580388
I am down with a thiccboi theme. If only to see what everybody comes up with! (Also I want an excuse to make the thiccest suit in history)

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>>15580388
Tfw like the idea of thicc but also like the idea of a streamlined speedy non GN hax ofc theme.

I am surprised by the quality to the builds this time around

>>15580405
Groupbuilds have always had shit quality builds.

>>15580405
GBD's insidious plot to encourage everyone to improve and try new techniques and tools is working.

>>15580420
Good joke.

>>15580413
>>15580420
well it a slight improvement to the graze one,

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And with 16 entries, we have our currently largest group build yet (Ace customs had 14 and Grazes had 15). Congrats to everyone who participated.

On another note, I have a quick poll I'd like you guys to fill out. Basically it asks you how good you are as a builder, and how you've been liking the group builds so far.

https://goo gl/forms/bWQcCx47tIehStYr2

And yeah, now you can respond to this post (or in the poll) about what group build ideas you wanna see next

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>Fatty group build
>Google "1/144 xekueins custom"

Make it happen.

>>15580446
Underwater or horror themed build?

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>>15580446
It's super cool to finally see everyone's builds. If I had to choose just one favorite, I'd have to go with Killer Kabuto, but they're all excellent. I'm a little sad to see that the Monster Hunter Sengoku Astray wasn't here, though. I wonder why the builder decided against entering it.

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>>15580446
Big and heavy fat build please.

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Nice group build entries! I didn't end up entering anything, but at least my current almost done project is a melee suit.

>>15580459
We did an aqua themed build a couple years ago. Only like 3 people entered.

>>15580459
>>15580491
why not make it summer themed since it nearly summer?

>>15580309
This a very clean build with a very interesting colour scheme. Looks a bit like Mickey Mouse if I stare at it too long, though.

>>15580496
>inb4 Super Bikini Fumina

>>15580491
Maybe it's time for a redemption run

>>15580337
This is cool. For something this discordant, the final kit really pulls everything together into a single coherent package.

>>15580363
Nice scratchbuilt sword. Looks very solid sturdy.

>>15580446
Probably going to vote for Barbatos Nataku. When does the voting start?

>>15580522
This wasn't a contest build, so I don't think there is going to be any voting.

>>15580538
>nb4 half the entrants only just now realize there is no winner/prize.

>>15580446
A few comments on the poll:
As a new builder, a 2 month time frame is helpful to allow time to learn new techniques, experiment, and allow for shitty weather and other unforeseen issues keeping me from building. A longer period also allows for more entrants.

A week between would be nice to discuss the next theme.

And while prizes would be a good incentive to get people building, none of us can ask for that.

>>15580283
Very interesting build.

>>15580297
That paint looks perfect.

>>15580309
Very visually interesting.

>>15580485
>>15580446
Second this please

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>>15580446
Seeing all these awesome group build makes me sad. I hurted my fingers during building process and can't finish this guy on time. Already posted his picture before, here is the back of him, these were taken before I paint him.

>>15580302
The paint could be better, but good job nonetheless.

>>15580315
Props, mate.

>>15580320
What is this pinup girl? I really like these classic colors.

>>15580321
Pretty cool, I would like to have seen wips posted in the thread these last 2 months.

>>15580333
That's still creepy.

>>15580337
Creamsicle

>>15580350
This turned out pretty good.

>>15580356
Cute!

>>15580358
>>15580369
Man Rodis can pull anything off.

>>15580297
>didn't paint the clear head part red
>didn't paint the clear part on the GN II blade light blue
You were so close anon.

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>>15580468
Killer Kabuto here. Thanks man! That really means a lot (assuming you are the guy who made Blast Knuckle) ever since you posted those pics of your work-in-progress all those weeks ago, I was hoping you'd make it to the contest. So happy to see it all done. Such a cool design, man.

>>15580343
I still say a G Gundam inspired theme. Make a mobile suit based on your country, state, city, and etc. If your city is boring, use your state, if your state is boring, use your country.
You can even make it to make fun of your location if you're the self deprecating sort.

>>15580587
I know your pain, I had my own fuckup cascade that lead to mine not quite being done on time

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I agree with the /T H I C C B U I L D/ idea, I have a nice idea for a heavily modified Dom.

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>>15580605
Yeah I was nervous about posting WIPs but if I do this again, I'll def do so. Good way to get feedback that could really turn a build from good to great. Here's one as recompense.

>>15580490
That looks really damn cool, though.

>>15580587
I want you to finish it anyways.

>>15580538
Can we at least vote for fun? Or if not, then comments will have to suffice.

>>15580544
Good thing I didn't enter anything then! It's not like I want to participate, but can't because I'm too busy with other stuff... hahah.

>>15580446
Gunpla World Championship or whatever was really popular the past 2 months. That would be fun.

I remember Tacticool and Edgy were popular as well.

>>15580665
I agree with this anon. Let the people vote... FOR FUN©.

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>>15580632
Yeah man, that's me. I literally just slapped spare parts I had laying around together and finished him in a week. It was fun though! Glad to hear you liked it.

>>15580649
>THICC build theme
>entries are just a bunch of customized Hyper Gyankos made to look thiccer

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>>15580708
As soon as I get Hyper Gyanko I'm going to turn her shorts into a leotard and give her pic related

>>15580356

Pretty DAMN nice execution!

>>15580692
I gotta ask: where is that circular jet intake from? So slick.

>>15580309
This is really really good.
Mighty Muteki Sekai Burning when.

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>>15580615
>>15580719
I'm glad people liked it. I had some issues building and left painting until 3 days before the due date so it was a bit rushed. Have a WIP image

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>>15580724
MS Vernier 03

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>>15580742
Ooooh! Clever clever. Thanks man!

>>15580649
full armor / heavy equipment sounds like a good idea

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Does anyone here own an HG Atlas, is it decent? also, do I get an HG Dom Tropen (Sand) or Hygogg?

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IT BEGINS!

>>15579731
The Revive Zeta is actually a lot more squat and accurate than the PG is. It has the same details in the show, and doesn't go overboard.

>>15580321
This thing looks so dumb in a good way.

>>15579790
That gogo kampfer looks like it's more around 1/72 scale than 100.

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Is there a difference if I use a flat clear coat instead of a glossy clear coat when I want to use pic related to do my panel lines?

>>15580302
>seam lines
>thick paint
>chipping off already and showing bare plastic

>>15579790
TM Gogo's Kampfer isnt too terrible though. I got one a while back myself. Quality of the plastic is good, and though the design is odd for a Kampfer, its still fairly solid

>>15580808
You mean as a protective coat BEFORE panel washing?

Yes, there is a huuuuge difference. On a smooth gloss coat the wash will flow across it and can be wiped off with a bit of thinner fairly easily even after it dries. On a flat coat the powdery flat base stuff in it will suck up the wash like a sponge and be stained by it, preventing you from getting clean lines or being able to wipe off excess.

>>15580312
>tfw I was gonna do an Elite Knight armor Gyan that could've made this look mediocre in comparison but I'm fucking lazy
The difference is that he did, and he kicked your ass. Don't get a big head if you're not gonna do anything.

>>15580309
This is fucking amazing. I hope it wins.

>>15580356
I like the concept, but the paint is really, really bad.

>>15580817
Oh shit i didn't know it would make that much of a difference. Thanks for the heads up. I guess I'm gonna pick up some gloss clear paint today then.

>>15580040
Some parts really need a good painting, but the kit is about the same quality one would expect from RE 100. It's pretty good. I'm assuming you're talking about the Efreet Custom and not the P Bandai Efreet Schneid. If you're eyeing the Schneid, that nigga NEEDS painting. All the heat darts are molded in purple.

>>15580363
If anyone's interested, I compiled a bunch of pictures documenting the building process.

http://imgur.com/a/zQZvd

>>15580755
I got one. It holds up pretty well. Sub arms are not as articulated as I'd like, and if you aren't a fan of stickers, then prepare to do a lot of painting to get those yellow lines on stuff. The knee armor loves to pop off, and the feet don't really have a secure way to stay on, so you may want to glue/modify a few things here and there.

However, it holds it pose pretty well since the plastic all fits pretty snug. You can't store the sub machine guns in the 'pontoons' stock, but you could probably mod them to allow for it. Definitely a kit that needs a stand, but I like it overall.

>>15580755
Everyone should own a hygogg.

>>15580315
That is my first paint job. Thanks for the compliment. Gonna do a custom job for my GM Sniper II. I've painted my AR-15 in camo so I know how to do that. I just need to figure out how to translate it to a smaller subject.

>>15580358
Oh my God I love this.

>>15580446
link isnt workin for me

only tangentially related, but while I can find versions of thunderbolt ep 5 and 7, I can't find a working version of ep 6. Anyone got any help?

>>15580817
When I used future pledge on my kit, the tamiya panel liner DOES NOT FLOW AT ALL. I had to fucking slather the whole kit in liner just to fucking get part of the panel line covered.

Isn't future pledge supposed to be a gloss coat?!

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>>15581045
Post AR. Did you stencil or Freehand?

Also, how do we feel about Daban bootlegs? My friend got me a kit as a gift, and when it arrived, it was revealed to be a bootleg. I'll still happily build it, I was just curious if anyone had any experience with them.

>>15581069
Keyword is SMOOTH glosscoat. Did you handbrush it on or did it have orangepeel? I used to have issues with washes on pledge too and when I switched to airbrushing I found enamel washes flowed much better across things like vallejo gloss, alclad aqua gloss, and mr.color gloss.

>>15581059
put a . between goo and gl

>>15580309

Literally Gil from SF3.

>>15581071
I don't have any pics of my AR from after I painted it. I'll take some eventually.

>>15581079
yeah I handbrushed it. Felt disappointed. Feels like everytime I follow advice I find online, I have to opposite experience

>>15579728
Its a lie there is no agreement, they are bribing someone. Also it is not bandai they would pay, it's sunrise.

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Anyone have this kit? I'm really intrigued.

>>15581251
It seems nice but I hate it. They should've called it LunaSHIKI instead. Because none of it's parts use the "Gazer" parts aside from the forearm shields. Most BF homage-kits are mostly named based on their base gundam. This one just copies the motif/style of the StarGazer. But uses the entirety of a Mega Shiki instead...

I'm just fucking buttmad because they had a chance to give the old 144 StarGazer a revive kit but instead chose to recycle a fucking shiki that we already have a lot of. I will never call that fucking thing a "gazer".

>>15581251
I think the head's out of place.

Similar to what >>15581265 said the kit woulda looked a lot better with a traditional Shiki type head, still a nice kit tho

>>15581251
Mine should be arriving in the mail on Monday or so, but I haven't got one right now

>>15581280
It does include the regular Shiki head so you can use that

>>15581288
Well fuck me then. Still shoulda used a different naming scheme

>>15581265
Agreed.
Other than the glowing lines, for me, the charm of the Stargazer is that it's curves give it an otherworldly appearance which, combined with the glowing lines, white color scheme and the ring, gives it an angelic appearance without cluttering it. The fact that it's pretty barebones also makes the ring seem more imposing.
The Lunagazer has nothing of that.

Is there anything like a q-tip that you can sand with? I figured it would be very useful.

>>15581310
the chopstick file. I don't know what it's called officially but it comes with that 5 pack of different shaped metal files and it's shaped like one.

>>15581310
>>15581411
Alpha Abrasives/Flex-i-File's sanding needles are not very good. The maximum grit stops at 320, and they all have very sharp edges running along at the sides that seem to be the result of mold lines.

Are "polishing compound" and "buffing compound" the same thing?

>>15580446
The country/state inspired one would be neat.

>>15581452
This. I'd participate in this one for sure. I've had ideas knocking around for a bit.

>>15581494
Yeah, even my lame state has some cool stuff in it.

>>15580358
I don't get it

>>15581784
Filename

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Well, just finished my first crack at this whole gunpla thing. What should I be working on with my next model to do better?

>Fucked up first real attempt at painting
>Used cans for white first. Ran out of paint on a 1/144 due to having to sand off and repaint due to fuck ups.
>Got airbrush and painting went better except for attempts at masking.
>Some parts I had to use flat paint since it was the only I got at he moment. Panel wash fucked up even after putting on .
>Paint damage in places so had to hand brush to fix.
>Don't feel like topcoating anymore and just want to move on to another kit.
Please subscribe to my blog.

>>15581440
The former is used for extremely high grit sanding. The latter is used to make metallic paints shine.

All things considered there's probably some overlap though.

>>15581799
Looks great anon, get an HG Tieren and go full mono-green suits only

>>15581804
You top coat before panel washes. Also don't use gloss and flat paints for different parts unless you have a really good idea for why you're doing it. Obviously painting is something you get better at with practice. If you fuck up just make sure to learn something from it.

Does anyone have a guide to working with resin Gundam kits? All the ones I found were several years old and incomplete.

>>15581857
Not the other guy, but I've always wondered something. Is there any benefit to using flat paint? I'm not talking about topcoat, I'm talking about the ones straight out the bottle. I can't see the point when flat topcoat exists unless flat paint + flat topcoat = super flat finish. Seems to me like buying gloss colors and gloss and flat topcoats are all you really need.

>>15581868
The guide in the OP has a section on working with resin.

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Work on the Sazabi is almost done. Still working on the weapons & funnels. Weathering and final varnish will be done tomorrow.

This is the first Gunpla I've put this much detail into. I can't wait to display this at work.

>>15581951
Damn, that looks better than the disassembled pics led me to believe it would turn out. What kind of paint do you use?

>display this at work.
Elaborate

>>15581876
Most paints are naturally flat. There are less gloss versions if colors compared to flat.

>>15580369
Wish the picture quality was better, this looks nice.

>>15581951
This looks fucking amazing, anon. Good job.

>>15580283
This would be perfect if it wasn't for those shitty feet.

>>15580292
Barbatos Lupus Artorias. I like it.

>>15580302
Everything looks better with Nu colors.

>>15580309
I get its a Kamen Rider thing but it still just looks like color vomit. At least the painting is on point on a technical level.

>>15580315
Yup, that's Shining Gundam.

>>15580320
Could use some panel lining to break up the red. Otherwise, neat.

>>15580321
I like the beam horn, that's great.

>>15580333
Certainly creative. I like it just for how nutzo it is.

>>15580337
I too saw the WIP shots of this and didn't think it was going to amount to anything. But I actually really like the final product here. Nice job.

>>15580343
This looks like it should be part of a diorama, emerging from a swamp or something.

>>15580350
The rapier in the top pic is cooler than the big buster sword thing, also thin your paints.

>>15580356
THIN. YOUR. PAINTS. It isn't just a meme, it's legitimate advice.

>>15580358
Japs don't appreciate the Rodis enough.
>tfw we'll never get Garm or Spinner kits...

>>15580363
Space Guts piloting Robo Guts. Neat.

>>15580369
Ditch the completely random and pointless spike on the chest and this would be much better.

>>15580446
I suggested the "build a gundam fighter based on your country/state" idea before, but I want to change it: "Build a Gundam Fighter based on a country OTHER THAN your own, based on your stereotypes of that country."
>inb4 a half dozen Burger Gundams

>>15582041
Blast Knuckle anon here. I wanted the gundam to have heels, and I also wanted them to be able to fold up into thrusters, and those Clanche feet fit the bill perfectly. I can understand why it's not a decision that everyone would like, but it's what I wanted to do. That said, I am open to suggestions. What feet would you have used that aren't humongous and also do what I wanted them to do?

>>15582076
Honestly? Just make them like a Centimeter wider. That's it. It's just really jarring to have this thick and bulky gundam with tiny little lady feet.

>>15580283
Love the concept.
Hate the feet.

>>15582111
Fair enough. Thanks for the input!

>>15581951
Wow good work m80

>>15582041
Killer Kabuto here. Thank you, anom. That was this suit's "secret weapon" from the very beginning when I didn't even know what kits to buy.

>tfw you were too busy to finish anything in your groupbuild project aside from the head and the shoulders

>>15581951
>display this at work
please tell me you work at a hobby store

>>15582143
I missed the groupbuild because of a week long roadtrip. Would of entered my shitty Exia

>>15580365
I bought one for super cheap, like 5 bucks if I recall. It's a great kit, makes me wonder how much the RG could improve upon it aside from the obvious visuals.

I'm gonna start airbrushing and need to buy some alligator clips so should I buy a pack of 100 or is that over kill?

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>>15581804
Good news, you now have a ginuea pig model where you can practive painting all you want, maximize everything you can learn and then move on.

Just dont rush. No more paint? Then wait til you can buy more.

How do I stop causing my topcoat to orange peel?

>>15581951
There's only 1 shade of gray,right?

>>15582260
Someone's gotta get a billion grazes and those things to re-enact that last screne in IBO

>>15582149
He probably works an office job and has ample amounts of room to put shit on because he has no loved ones for photos to put there like everyone else.

>>15581951
This looks way too good.
How tall is it ? He looks like a big guy

>>15582260
>Resin
Eh, I rather wait until Bandai do a official version.

>>15582264
Thin it. Use a retardant. Apply three or four super thin coats.

I've also read that they sand the paint before applying varnish for automobiles. An extremely flat surface minimizes orange peel.

>>15581799
what topcoat did you use?

>>15582260
>resin kit
Mother fucking dammit. Just like the Seravee II...

>>15579648
I can't wait for anons to tell me I did a shit job and put zero effort into my kit.

>>15580622
I'll let you in on a secret, I tried that on some of the clear runners and the results looked horrible.

I'm happier with how this turned out, because the one on the forehead is actually reflecting the red from the emblem below it. It doesn't come out like that on the pics though sadly.

The light blue on the GN blade II is a miss, but I'ts better than a terrible looking paintjob.

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>>15580779

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>>15582379
Anon...

This is literally just clear red and a glosscoat, looks gr8. Shitty pic tho because I can't be arsed to go grab it to take a better one.

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>>15581951
Anon, it is the sex

>>15582372
They all had effort put into them, anon. Don't worry.

And some of us aren't very skilled yet, and that's okay. At least we tried. Most didn't even do that.

>>15582404
I should clarify the situation a bit more, I did not have any clear paint at that point and because of my fianncial situation I promised myself not to buy anything gunpla related that month (paint included).

I did the best I could with what I have. It's a shame, I'll agree, that I could not touch up those two parts, but I'm still happy with the result!

>>15580446
Once more thanks for all the hard work GBD, you are doing an amejin job everytime! I had a lot of fun participating.

While there is no prize for this groupbuild, I would like it if we could vote for a winner though. Just for fun and because it would be nice to see what the rest think of the kits.

Also congratulations to the participants for the great entries (even the not so great ones, because you DID submit a kit and you DID learn new things).

Looking forward to the next one.

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>>15580468
I'm reserving this build to another contest. Cant risk being disqualified

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>>15582418
Also the gray part on the face plate.

Also also
>Buster Rifle
>in a Melee group build

I'm pretty sure it is a Buster Rifle that comes with a GN blade, and not a GN blade that comes with a Buster Rifle

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Kit fucking when?

>>15582511
Hey I asked multiple times in multiple threads if it counted as a melee weapon and always got told it was ok.

>>15582521
Just mod a mobile worker

>>15582511

I told him that ages ago.

>>15580337
>>15580522
>>15580605
>>15582041
Barbatos Nataku guy. Thanks.

Wish I spent a little bit more time on it, especially the paint job, but it's definitely got a nice spot on my shelf. Fairly happy with it.

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>>15581960
Vallejo Air acrylics. They're already pre-thinned for airbrushes.

>>15582149
>>15582305
I actually don't! I work through Geek Squad as an ARA and a bunch of the store supervisors want this on display at the front counter. This is actually replacing a MG Unicorn Banshee I'd painted previously (see pic). It was my first attempt at airbrushing and I definitely wanted to step my game up this time.

>>15582267
Yes. Unfortunately I forgot to preshade it before reassembly. I tried messing around with a black wash and some airbrush cleaner to give it some more depth though.

>>15582313
Probably 10"-11"? The MG Sazabi is definitely a bigger MG. Perfect for my big, stupid gorilla hands.

>>15582409
>>15582123
>>15582014

Thanks, guys!

>>15582459
Oh wow. I might have to try fluorescent paint on the future build.

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So if we did do the country/state inspired group build, for TN, would a better theme be something volunteer/Alamo related since that's where TN gets it's namesake, or music related because of the musical heritage on Memphis and Nashville?

Either way, I've got 2-3 kits I'm going to try to kitbash for the next Groupbuild, hopefully.

Also, that Grey Fox Rodi >>15580358 has made me want to use some orange and navy on a project.

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>>15581951

I think pic related has ruined the sazabi ver ka for me, it's all I can think of when I look at it.

Nice work though, did you use metal detail pieces or just paint them with metallics? And if you used metal pieces, which ones did you get and from where?

>>15582735
The torso piping, rocket nozzles, and elbow joint covers are metal. I picked them up on eBay for ~$25 in a kit. It also came with a cheap LED module, but I didn't end up using it.

>>15582748

I see. I assume you had to drill/glue? Did it come with any instructions?

>>15582760
Yep. The instructions show you where each piece goes and what hole to drill. Some of the engine bell assemblies didn't quite fit together or interfered with the mechanics of the kit, so I had to fudge it in a few places.

>>15582226
Depends on what grade you are working on. For hg and sd it should be ok. For mgs get 200 just to be safe. I paint fully disassembled and 100 is definitely not enough for mastergrades.

>>15582877
sounds good to me.

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What's a good black primer for models that doubles as a paint? I want to paint an inner frame black, and I feel like using a primer would be enough for the job because I'd be flat coating it and painting some small details anyways.

>>15582226

I have 75 at the moment and it's enough for a high grade. I'm about to start painting my first MG and I will probably have to use sticky tack for half of it, or build and paint half the kit at a time.

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My first attempt at using rattle cans, I really like how it turned out but I wasn't happy with it until it was all put together

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>>15582966
When I painted my GM sniper, I painted in groups of colors. So 50 clips was enough for me, personally. It just depends on if you want to do it all at once or split it up.

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>>15582978

Even then I don't think 50 will be enough for this project, considering the huge backpack. Plus I kinda want to do it all parallel with each other, as I have to wait for things to cure between the gloss and flat coat, and I don't want to take things off the clips.

I might just split it into two "kits", suit and huge backpack.

>>15582990
Yeah. 50 isn't much to work with, I was just saying if you don't feel like you absolutely have to paint it all at once, it'll work alright. For your project, I think having 1-200 would probably be beneficial

>>15583006

probably something like that, yeah. I will be able to cut some corners by painting the frame fairly assembled as I intend to keep the kit transformed, but it will still be lots of parts.

Though I think a lot of the white pieces are too small for alligator clips anyway, so sticky tack might be the way to go anyway.

>>15583008
Yeah, as long as you don't incorporate any joints, you should be able to paint the frame parts partially assembled.

For the little pieces, you can use some rolled up tape or sticky tack on a skewer, probably.

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>>15583032

Tape sounds good, though I wonder if it will stay still when airbrushing or flap around.

I'm not sure how to do for the thrusters with holes, I was thinking of taking skewers with some tape around them and sticking them through the holes, as the inside of those holes shouldn't be visible anyway. Unless there is a better solution?

>>15582327
Army Painter matte varnish. It's what I had.

Guys I have a quick question. Say I want to get a silver metalic finnish on a part, do I need to lay down a gloss black below that to highten the gloss?

Are there any good acrylic gloss blacks? (Would vallejo work?)

Gustav Karl

>>15582702
>Vallejo Air acrylics. They're already pre-thinned for airbrushes.

20 PSI and 0.5 needle, right?

How well do they stand up to the scratch test?

>>15583112
>20 psi

No, properly thinned acrylics shouldn't need more than like 10-15 psi. And you may still need to thin pre-thinned paints like model air a bit as the exact level they've been thinned can vary from bottle to bottle.

>>15583117
Scratch test and with which primer for best resistance?

>>15580040
i love mine but i hate its faggotshit hands, i got the hobbybase roundfinger notzeonstyle articulated hands for it.

>HLJ offers me only credit card and paypal billing agreement payment options
The fuck

>>15583130
What were you expecting? Thats pretty standard for that sort of online stores.

>>15583165
About a month ago I ordered from there and it still had the "pay when your order is ready" option

>>15583171
You still don't pay until your order is ready right?
So they don't have to wait for you, especially because of the time difference that can make it take longer for them to receive money for their goods that they have reserved for you

>>15583171
You only get that option when your preordering or ordering something out of stock.

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Does anyone have any scans of Gundam Hobby Life or Naoki's Robo Holic book?

>>15583298
Or, I should add, a place to purchase these digitally.

>>15583224
No, you pay immediately
>>15583225
Everything was/is in stock, though

Does anyone here have experience with humbrol gloss enamels? I'm thinking of handpainting some parts black, but I'm wondering how much I need to thin it for handbrushing.

Has anyone used the mr color lacquer clear coats over vallejo paint or the vallejo gloss varnish?

I find the mr color clear flat looks quite a bit flatter than I can get the vallejo to look, so I prefer it.
I wonder if there are any issues with the combination and how long I should wait until I apply the mr color over the vallejo products.

Sadly neither are as flat as the original color (vallejo model air nato black).

>>15582702
>Vallejo Air acrylics. They're already pre-thinned for airbrushes.

I'm a newer painter and I've been having problems with protecting my Vallejo paint. What do you use as a topcoat/varnish?

>>15583515
Vallejo varnish

>>15582972
Looks pretty good.

>>15583517
I see. I tried that on my groupbuild and didn't have much luck with it. I'm wondering if I thinned it too much or if I didn't have enough PSI.

Or maybe my needle is too big? I have no clue what size it is.

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>>15581057
thanks! Originally I was gonna do pic related but felt it didn't have that "round head" I was looking for

unfortunately Rodi's don't have much flexibility...
>>15582041
spinner rodi's would be nice
>>15582730
i'm glad I could inspire :>
>>15580369
I don't quite understand the axe on the left arm but I love purple and rodi's (you did a much better job painting than me)
>>15580337
ooo that's awesome! love the subtle arm blades
>>15580321
I LOVE THIS! Those types of gimmicks are the best surprises
>>15580292
scary! now do Ornstein!

>>15583532
How's the Barzam as an actual kit

I live in a very dry climate, and just started painting my first kit. The paint appears to be drying instantly leaving me with a "rough" surface on the model.

What can I do about this? I have tried doing some thinning, which seems to help, but now I'm stuck trying to paint over a rough surface.

Can that actually be done? Or do I need to figure out how to remove the paint and start over from the primer?

>>15583589
>Originally I was gonna do pic related but felt it didn't have that "round head" I was looking for
>unfortunately Rodi's don't have much flexibility...
There are a handful of other MSs with round heads besides the Man Rodi...

>>15583526
I thin the gloss varnish at a 1:2 (varnish:water) ratio and the flat at a 2:3 ratio.

I apply two coats and that seems to work enough for me. Give it (and the paint) time to cure so that it becomes hard enough to withstand a bit of abuse.

My PG wing zero so far seems like a piece of shit. The wings, which IMO is the most important part, dont hold up even for a fucking second. Whoever designed this part was a grade A knuckle dragger.

>>15582972
What paints did you use for this?

I want to paint my Hygogg like that once I get around to replacing it's fingers with sharper claws and stripping off my poor attempts at hand-painting it.

>>15582972
I like it but I would paint on the eye.

The most recent Destiny Gundam kit looks like the RG release in 2013, if I care about having a model for this suit should I grab that or should I get the MG Extreme Blast Mode from 2007?

I figure Bamco doesn't cater to old shows that much outside of UC so I shouldn't expect a new release anytime soon right

>>15583911
The only kit I could see them doing is an HG revive, so the RG would be your best bet (heard there are issues with the MG)

>>15583877
>Painting it on
>Not giving it a clear plastic monoeye

>>15583911
Buy the DM metal build kit, it's actually fairly good besides a fitting issue on the head and some stiff joints.

>>15580323
I posted a picture a earlier, but it was already after I had made a submission to groupbuild dude.

The subject of Dark Souls came up in topic and I couldn't resist.

>>15580307
Couldn't find anything that would do Sif justice.

There's a wolf reference in thename Barbatos Lupus, at least. :|

>>15583835
Ok there are zero poses that work other than the back arched back with the wings supporting it.

This design is fucking bullshit, complete horseshit ruins the entire model

If I'm willing to deal with the price is there any reason not to just start with MG and RG over HG?

I know that the guide said moving from HG to MG was zero difficulty but what about HG/MG to RG

>>15584099
it really doesnt fucking matter your a monkey with working fingers and eyes.

>>15580779
Godspeed.

>>15583709
You don't say

Is Bandi going to make a 1/144 Gm Aqua or a new Gm cannon?

>>15584099
I started with MG because I liked the scale better. Never have built a hg, probably never will. Do what you want anon

>I have no idea what the fuck I'm doing
Are these paints supposed to be so thin? I've not even added anything to them.

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>>15584419
Forgot pic
feel free to laff

>>15584419
>>15584424

>Humbrol Enamel
>unventilated
>painting on bare plastic

You are not only fucking up your lungs but the plastic on your model is gonna crumble.

>>15584424
RIP Jim leg.

>>15583670
After messups it is best to restart if it's a large mistake, just strip the acrylic paint. You can use Windex or Isopropyl Alcohol. Dump it in a container with the liquid or scrub the paint with a toothbrush dipped in the liquid.

>>15584456
>>15584478

Welp
I'll probably read the guide next time.

alrighty, I've had this issue with every kit I've ever done that requires white and/or grey

what in the hell causes coats, when painting with an airbrush, to look fuzzy and have a caked on look? I thin every single time with good paint/thinner ratio, mix thoroughly, and follow the guide to a T.

Why is it that this only ever happens when I use whites and/or greys? Also, is there a simple way to fix this, or am I fucked and have to start over? I'm ok with stripping if I can, but I'm using lacquers, so I don't know if that's even an option.

>>15584725
Cheap paint.

>>15584759
mr color is cheap?

>>15584725
Are you talking about orange peeling?

>>15584770
nope, it's definitely not orange peeling. it's like the pigment is re eparating itself from the mix before it hits the piece. but it wasn't too dry or hot today.

>>15583127
>hobbybase roundfinger notzeonstyle articulated hands

Where they've been discontinued on HLJ for as long as I can remember

Hobbybase come the fuck on

>>15580234
It'll be back

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>>15584424
>Humbrol Enamel
>no primer
HAHAHA OH WOW. Post pics of what happens after. I need hilarious shit like this right now.

>>15580653
Is this based off one of the mecha in Xenogears?
It looks really similar to Rico's final one.

>>15584823
Rico's last gear had a tall hat. not a bug horn.

Is there any guide on mixing matching building your own gundam sort of thing?

>>15584906
1. Snap a part you think looks cool onto another part that looks cool
2a. If it doesn't fit, try another part or another spot
2b. Make it fit

>>15584906
Post any monstrosity you can come up with

>>15584935
Ah gotcha

>>15584941
Will do when I get them

>>15584725
The solvent might be evaporating as it hits the plastic leaving particles that settle where they land. Either move somewhere less dry, use mr leveling thinner or add retarder to your paint so it dries slower.

>>15583772
I'll give it a shot, thanks mate.

>>15580292
Looks fucking amazing mate.

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>>15584823
Killer Kabuto again. No I didn't base it off anything really, I just knew I wanted to turn a Zaku f2000 into a melee-themed brother to my previous beetle-boy. Pic related.

>>15585280
Gonna be honest; from this angle it looks like he's got a unidildo.

I mean it's a nice paint job and custom, but still.

>>15580446
Heavyweight build sounds perfect to me, but if that's not a selling idea what about an ultra light build? Strip down your MS and make it fast, SPD is the only stat that is necessary.

>>15580446
Non-combat/civilian use ms
for instance like racing, construction or news ect

>>15585618
Seconded if only for the hope that someone makes the hospital ZAKU.

>>15585280
Somebody really likes Medabots huh.

>>15585291
>it looks like he's got a unidildo
he should've added more angles to the head horn instead of building it straight up like that. So instead it looks as though it has a giant vibrator stuck on it's face.

>>15585483
>what about an ultra light build? Strip down your MS and make it fast, SPD is the only stat that is necessary.
You practically fucking said people may as well just paint and post naked inner frames holding weapons without any armor...

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>>15584801
I feel as if I've committed a crime.

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>>15585280
Fuck the haters, this is a sweet kit bash with a bitching beetle theme. Reminds me of beetleborgs.

>>15585749
>>15585291

You guys have litterally zero skills talking like this

pic unrelated

>>15585778
can't wait for just the right moment when all the plastic on that kit suddenly snaps without effort.

>>15585778
This is sick. If you wanted to kill it you could've just blown it up with a firecracker or something. Watching it melt slowly to death is just cruel and unusual...

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>>15585778
God speed Jimbo

>>15584906
Yeah, we call that playing Gundam Breaker 3.

>>15580446
How about mobile suits built for entertainment like aviation events not for combat

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>>15585280
>>15585744
THEN, IT'S AGREED! I HEREBY DECLARE THIS GUNDAMBATTLE, A SUBMISSION MATCH. AS SUCH, I, "MR. REFEREE", WILL ACT AS REFEREE! GUNDAM PILOTS READY??

>>15585778
he's even calling for help

>>15585858
gay

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>>15585778
>KIIIILLLLL MEEEEEEE

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>>15585778
>Boiling your gundam with corrosive chemicals

>>15586119
That's what your parents said when (You) were born.

>>15586137
drink your prune juice grandpa

>>15586141
That's not really very insulting since I've drank worse and prune juice isn't really so bad.

>>15586145
you sound upset old man

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>>15585858
More Mobile Suits. More Power.

>>15580692
Amateur question, how do you attach part that not supposed to be attached together? Like in your pic, I guess you use cement to attach them first, then use tape to hold them together until the cement is dry, then you paint it?

>>15586153
It's true. Life is hard. Also is gay still even an insult anymore? Didn't gay people and gay acceptance ruin that for everyone?

>>15586156
>what is parts adaptors
>what is a pin vise
>what is meme magnets

>>15586160
no

>>15586160
>is gay still even an insult anymore?
Tell me about it. Can't even call people a homo anymore without getting thanked, or them saying "I appreciate you being open-minded about my sexuality bro."

>>15586160
I don't think it counts as derogatory anymore anon.

>>15586173
cuck

>>15586155
who's the rubber robo supposed to be? I recognize a char, bright, and amuro obviously..

>>15586180
Can't be a cuck if you don't have a girlfriend.

Long shot, but would anyone have a spare Graze 1/100 frame lying around? I could use one for a project.

>>15583969
The entire thing has fitting issues not just the head. Fingers will be sore putting parts together

>>15586156
Cement and putty, that's basically it.

So I was going to start getting into Gunpla and my local hobby shop had recently started selling them. They weren't selling at all and there were some kits that I thought about picking up when I finally made the plunge. I went last night and their entire stock was cleaned out two days ago, except for a bunch of SD kits and Freedom Gundams of varying grades. According to my friend behind the counter some group of guys came in and just cleared them out including all the gundam pens as well.

I was going to spend my Sunday building some Gundams but guess I gotta wait now.

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Anyone want to help a brother out? Painting a Graze Kai, and I need some ideas for color scheming. I want to use red, white, and navy, but I'm not sure how best to make it work. Im gonna take a crack at it, but if anyone else also feels like doing some color filling, id appreciate it

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R8 please. Suggestions welcome

>>15586358
Nevet had a problem with mine, gitgud

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>>15586589
If you don't mind the yellow, I'd suggest something like this.

>>15586627
The head looks like a duck