Gundam Plastic Model General

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== THICK MS GROUPBUILD ==

Build a kit of your choice that's heavily armored, and thick in the thighs/arms/torso/general area. Examples include:
>Dom + Dom Variants
>The O
>Virtue/Seravee Gundams
>Gusion/Man Rodis
>Full Armor gundams (If they're heavily armored, and not guns strapped everywhere like the FA Unicorn)

Non-Bandai kits are allowed, so feel free to whip out a Frame Arms kit or something and work with that as long as you make it thicc as fuck.

Start Date: 6/15
End Date: 8/31

SEND YOUR SHIT TO: [email protected]

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what's everyone working on this weekend?

>>15795085
nothing yet, but after this week i will finally be free to build again.

awaiting the next groupbuild since i couldn't join this one

>>15795085
still after about a month trying to get time to work on my GM sniper MG

>>15795085
Failing to get a proper even coat on my practice kit while trying to get better at airbrushing.

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>>15795085
I'm waiting for the Hexa Gear line to release, I want to build the Pawn already.

They're supposed to have an August release which probably translates to "releases on august 30th".

Hg star build strike, kit bashed with the rg strike freedom, only because I dislike the strike freedom for no real reason

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>>15795085

Just started working on her finally tonight.

I finished the nose and think I might try finishing her completely tomorrow.

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>>15795085
Starting today, looking forward to it though.

>>15795085
Astaroth Origin, going slow as fuck though.

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New HGUC kit coming soon
https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2017/08/new-hguc-kit-to-be-announced-at-c3-afa.html
>New HGUC's hint, "Zeon's Knight".
R-Jarja fucking confirmed
P-Bandai Twilight Axis version unconfirmed, but incredibly likely

>>15795126
I just saw these guys on HLJ and didn't know there's a cyber fem ninja bitch with booty.

I'd love a release date on them.

>>15795126
>>15795178
Amazon.jp says Aug. 31st.

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>>15795085
Flauros Calamity War Ver.

Just picked up the Clear RX-78 V.3 and Tallgeese from the Gundam Base. They had a ton of older kits in there too.

>>15795085
Painting a GM III in Unicorn ver. colors and waiting for my XN-Raiser and RG unicorn to come in the mail.

>>15795201
>Clear
For what purpose? Those kits all look awful.

>>15795209
With the care, I think they can look very good. This one especially. Planning to make it look crystal-like.

>>15795085
Nothing atm. still debating whether to get a Turn A or Tallgeese.

>>15795219
Why not both?

Which Tallgeese and which grade on the Turn A?

>>15795219
Get both anon, the Tallgeese requires some work, but it's damn great looking. The turn A is the turn A, so that's a no-brainer

>>15795085
Working on comprising my next order.

Other than that I'm just prepping the model legend stargazer conversion kit for painting.

so are all the manuals in japanese? it shouldn't matter right, the visuals are what count?

>>15795249
It literally doesn't matter. Everything is numbered images.

>>15795226
MG versions. I'm currently too poorfag to get more than one MG this month.
>>15795237
>Tallgeese requires some work, but it's damn great looking. The turn A is the turn A, so that's a no-brainer
This makes it more difficult too choose. Thanks for the info though.

>>15795255
Nice

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>>15795249
accompanying english text in manuals only started appearing in kits last year.

>>15795256
MG for the Turn A is quite nice.

Tallgeese looks great too.

Have you seen both shows?

Decides to man up for late October.
Should i safe more to pick a Master Grade?

>>15795249
Since last year there has been english text in the manuals aswell, still even the fully Japanese ones are no problem. The build part of the manual is done with picture, symbols and numbers. There is little to no text involved.

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>>15795265
Yes, I've watched both. Guess I'll aim for the Turn A now, since the series left much more of an impression. also TURN A TURN.

>>15795282
Good choice either way. Also If you even want to build the Tallgeese, but budget restricts you, then you might want to look at the Dragon Momoko one. The DM one is cheaper, but has some issues. Most of those can be fixed by painting it and using plastic cement on some pieces, so I really would advise you not to snap build it. There is a picture of one in the previous thread if you want to see how it compares to the Bandai one.

>>15795282
TUUUURNN AAAAAAAAA

https://twitter.com/HobbySite/status/899186749116604416

New RG soon

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>>15795288
>you might want to look at the Dragon Momoko one.
Yeah, I've seen that anon's sexy DM Tallgeese. I have zero knowledge about model cement and painting aside from basic top coating, unfortunately. I will consider getting one in the future though, thanks.

>>15795300
RG Victory Gundam when?

>>15795300
All I want is a RG Zudah with realistic exploding action.

>>15795300
Most likely Banshee since 90% of the kit would just be a Unicorn recolor.

>>15795300
probably >>15795327
Especially with how good the unicorn turned out and how popular those kits are. Guess I gotto order the Banshee aswell then.

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>>15795085

This. About two thirds done with it or so.

>>15795306
>bought the Bandai MG Tallgeese but want the lance
ree

>>15795336
>Doesn't want to spend $25 on the DM kit just to get the lance.
Are you even trying anon??? Seriously though, does anyone know if that lance can be bought seperately?

How come there are no official bandai decals for wing zero custom EW? Is my only option to buy 3rd party waterslides?

>>15795345
The RG? I bought 3rd party ones for that one, but not sure if there are official ones. Don't know about the MG.

>>15795348
the MG... checked fucking everywhere and none :/
there's some for proto but it's not the same decal sheet.

>>15795351
Can't find any for the MG either, atleast none for the kai EW. Have you tried samuel decal? Maybe you could email him and see if he has the designs for them?

>>15795355
bought some off ebay just now they're hard to find!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Z-Decal-water-paste-For-1-100-MG-Wing-Zero-00-XXXG-01W-Gundam-624/162637170952?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

What took your virginity? A gundam?

>>15795358
sure you got the right ones? The one you linked looks like the normal wing zero decals.

how about these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Detail-Up-1-100-MG-Wing-Zero-EW-Gundam-Water-Decal-DIY-Model-Kit-60388-/391262683246?epid=804420074&hash=item5b1912c06e:g:zocAAOSw37tV-HoC

or these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/D-L-high-quality-Decal-water-paste-For-Bandai-MG-1-100-Wing-Gundam-Zero-EW-DL058-/272746206311?epid=836931490&hash=item3f80f0d467:g:nL4AAOSwT-FZCTiN

>>15795368
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Detail-Up-1-100-MG-Wing-Zero-EW-Gundam-Water-Decal-DIY-Model-Kit-60388-/391262683246?epid=804420074&hash=item5b1912c06e:g:zocAAOSw37tV-HoC

Yes I got the right one's. Checked my sticker sheet that came with it and dalongs site. I'm good!

>>15795372
Great, don't forget to post the kit when you're done. We need us some more wing in these threads.

>>15795376
You bet I will. Love me some WZ.

Anyone here have any experience with "part seperators"? I guess they are tools to sepperate gunpla parts for disassembly? Anyone know where you can order some?

>>15795384
When I first got into gunpla mine came with that plastic part seperator thing. Found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-Basic-Tool-U-star-Parts-Separator-2-for-AirCraft-Tank-Car-Gundam-Model-Kit-/121361935114?hash=item1c41bc2b0a:g:UjMAAOxyqjBTmLGy

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I can already tell this is going to be a great kit. Also it's a joy to return to real Bandai plastic after the Dragon Momoko stuff.

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>>15795085
>building on your computer table

>>15795414
Shoulder armor is on super weak pegs and has a high chance of breaking off.

>>15795433
Noted, I'll be carefull

>>15795431
I build on my computer table aswell, I don't see what the problem is?

>>15795327
>>15795329

Question is what kind of banshee.

>>15795449
ur mum lol

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>>15795085
Nothing much, tried using putty to fill the empty space of parts. It took more time than I thought.
After that I will paint them chrome and finish my group build.

>>15795544
From left to right are the default one, the one with putty on it, and last one is sand downed after the putty is dried.
They are Zee Zulu's claws.

>In other cases, such as large leg panels where you have a large obvious seam in the center you don’t want to risk welding
what is the risk with Seam Welding (Tamiya cement)?

>>15795085
Should've been working on the happyVirtue for the groupbuild but sickness and shit weather prevented that.

Have to say lads, it doesn't look like I'll finish it in time for the groupbuild ;-;

>>15795169

just finished mine tonight. pretty solid kit but the shoulder armor limiting articulation of the arms and gun holding is a bummer.

>>15795562
No risk, you can seam weld without worry. Just be careful not to let the cement get everywhere or else you will have to sand off surface problems from the plastic getting messy.

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To anyone who has both RG Sinanju and MG Unicorn, is the former as prone to parts falling off as the latter?

I ask because if I'm getting an RG Unicorn, there's no question it'll look best posed next to a 1/144 Sinanju.

I have the Unicorn in MG OVA (not really fond of it) and PG (love it), and though I'm not exactly wanting for the RG, I'm interested in getting it just to see how good it really is.
Everyone on the net who has it, West or East, seems to have nothing but praise for it.

>>15795663
everyone knows the MGs a brick, the RG unicorn is solid, that's why its praised. by multiple folks.

> buy Dragon Momoko Avalanche Exia at store
> double check that all parts are complete before buying
> find out the decal sheet is missing when you get home

FUCK. They list all of the runners on the parts checklist on the first page, but somehow forgot to mention that it comes with a sheet of decals. This is my first DM kit too. Perfect. Now I have to go back to the store and hope that they'll offer me a replacement.

To be fair, the plastic quality is pretty good. The white and blue parts are almost near Bandai in terms of molding quality.

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>>15795724
>buying from mainland china
>ever

>>15795728

Well, it was a choice of either the 30 USD knock-off or the original + dash pack which will easily run you around 300 USD, if you're lucky.

Does anyone know where I could find some blank line art for the frame arms girls kits? Specifically Gourai? I've used them for my gundam kits to see how a scheme would look and it's helped a ton.

>>15795300
RG Ball when?

Where's Snapshit?

>>15795822

It's in the OP.

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Snapped my super zaku together. Love the kit, it's purple(and pink), armed to the teeth, and just really nice overall. Only real modification I plan is cutting the glaive head off and rotating it 180 because for some reason they made the hand guard on the wrong goddamn side.

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Just a note, he does seem to be slightly smaller than the average zaku. He compensates with a big jacket.

>>15795126
Holy fuck these are going to be tiny

>>15795414
what is that

>>15795085
I almost regret not getting that GNX, it looks so much better without the things on its hips.
But I just finished up my Hamma-Hamma last night, still gotta put the accessory bits together and tighten the ankles

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wew lads

>>15796009
n-nani?

>>15795724
Just make sure you go back ASAP. If its a reputable source they'll offer you a replacement.

How's the runners overall? Im getting mine this week once I get paid.

>>15795306
That is a beautiful tallgeese.

>building and painting a zoids kit
>there are two pieces that I can't find where they are supposed to go even though I have looked through the manual thrice
>they aren't in the list of what I think is unused pieces

Guess I'll just leave them on the runners for now.

>>15796009
yes finally beam dildo

>>15795300
Errbody saying it is a RG GM

>>15796068

Yea. I'm going back first thing tomorrow morning.

The surface details are surprisingly crisp. I think if you painted this properly, it'd be practically indistinguishable from Bandai's Metal Build. But if you don't, the blue and white parts have this nice sheen that's glossier than Bandai's. You can't see it in the photos, but it's there and it looks nice in real life.

>>15796132
That's a good thing. I hope it doesn't have the same head issue that 1/100 DM kits have these days

>>15795042

Fun, love the top gear style title too

>>15795249

lots of model kits don't even have text at all

>>15795985
a Marasai i guess

>>15795966
Ah, thanks. I didn't see the Frame Arms Girl option towards the bottom.

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Gonna have to get this v-fin fixed at my friend's shop tomorrow before I start panel lining.

Daban plastic is a bitch to work with desu

>>15795985
>>15796243
Gerbera Tetra

>>15796392
>Daban Build Strike MG
>When an actual Build Strike MG costs like 35 dollars

>>15796009
Explain.

>>15796434
whats there to explain

>>15795085
Nothing. Cause i already built everything in my backlog.

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did you purchase publication about gunpla and plamo ? here is my last income.

>>15795953
Havent taken any new pictures lately so I don't really have anything to share. Added to that, no new kits either.

>>15795300
Gouf, GM, Ground Gundam, Acguy(Thinly veiled reason to make more Beargguys), ZZ,F91, Victory, Zaku I, and about any build fighters variant of what we have are what i see.

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Bought this kit yesterday. Comes with a special base and water decal sheet for all of the mg SEED kits

>>15796541
How's the Mach 5 kit? I've been meaning to get one.

>>15796522
Explain where I can buy it.

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>>15795085
Update. Got the frame done and I'm trying to see how I can rig Emile's shotgun from my halo reach statue to fit my Geara Doga's hand. The handle is currently way too small, but I think I can add material and use it with the emotive hands.

>>15796584
Just noticed some nubs I missed. Thank goodness for photographic hindsight.

Does anyone know if the maschinen krieger modeling books have been scanned and if so where to obtain them? I can somewhat read Japanese so that's not a problem.

>1/24 GOVERNOR Light Armor Type: Rose
Welp, time for my first female plamo

>>15796562
It looks really really great. etched parts, artbook, water decal, fine details mold, metal parts etc. if you want i can take pictures.

>>15795985
Gundam GP04

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So I've completed the sinanju that came with the neo zeong. This probably won't come as a surprise to anyone here but the HG sinanju is better than the RG sinanju in almost every way with the exception of having stickers instead of chromed rim parts.

It was more fun to build, the kit is much more solid and posable unlike the RG which is a wibbly wobbly jelly kit. The legs look nicer and don't have the rather conspicuous massive leg gap and the shield is much more secure. I will note that the neo zeong sinanju does not come with beam effect parts for the beam sabers and beam hawks whos handles do still come on the sprue so you only get the two zeong bazookas and the long rifle for armaments.

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>>15796887
HG also seems slightly more photogenic.

>>15795647
Ah thanks

>>15795085
Got the EW Tallgeese to build and The Origin's '78-2 on it's way.

>>15796896
Is all the gold trim stickers or is there any par seperation for it?

>>15796984

Stickers. The RG is better in every way except stability.

>>15796992
The RG shield is pretty bad at holding together, holding to the arm, and bearing all the weight when fully kitted out. Mind you I can't fully kit the HG shield since I'm missing the beam effects but it feels much more solid regardless.

I was entertaining the idea of posting my progress as the construction of the neo zeong begins but I've never done a 'build' before preferring to just photograph the finished kits. Should I just snap a picture every time I finish a chunk of the model?

>>15797062
If you want. I usually do it by sections of body+head, arms, legs, backpack+weapons.

>>15796584
So when you take a picture like that, do you remove the armor from the frame, or do you build just the frame first and add the armor after?

>>15795085
Hyaku Shiki costume

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>>15796541
I've also ordered that FA Girl magazine special, but it's not yet been shipped. What has shipped is my preorder of a book on finishing a Sazabi. I'm eagerly awaiting it's arrival.

>>15796009
What's the scale? 1/12 and 1/6? I kinda need 1/3...

At least you don't need to go to bad dragon for your mini dildo needs.

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>>15797088
Alright, well I don't plan on building this thing in a night so I'll just start with the first page. IT BEGINS

inb4 new RG Sinanju that is as stable as the RG Unicorn and I wasted a bunch of money buying a RG Sinanju.

>>15797247
Have they re-released RG's before?

>>15797252
No, but I'm a little surprised that Bandai doesn't ever adjust the molds they have when there's such an issue like that

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>>15797215

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>>15795414

It's a great kit. Solid 8/10. However, the absolutely huge seam lines right down the middle of the shoulder armor, forearms, and sturm booster you absolutely need to fix.

Unfortunately as well the giant vents on the arms make posing at all with the gun a pain in the ass because it is always in the way. If you fuck with it enough you can get a good pose though.

I can't be mad at it too much because the sturm booster looks cool as fuck and adds so much presence to the kit that many other kit's don't have without some kind of extra backpack kit.

>>15797392
That's a weird looking Zaku.

>>15797111
I've been doing the steps in order and just not putting on the armor because I'm going to paint it.

>>15797246
That's some big parts,

>>15797390
Who the hell would buy that?

>>15797479
Real /m/en

>>15797193
I really like those colors on the sazabi. Im a big fan of earth tones and greens on mobile suits in general with a couple orange highlights

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>>15796887
agree, the HG Sinanju is much more solid than the RG

>>15796009
Some 40k Slaanesh players gonna be happy as fuck

Is it just me or does the MG Sinanju look kind of... plain? Maybe it's because I still need to do the decals, but I dunno

I usually shop from a few online shops in Canada for my gunpla, but man is it near impossible to find a crossbone gundam of any kind in this country. Besides the maoh

Anyone else notice the price of gunpla going up on Amazon?

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While I can't say I fully enjoyed building the kit, I can say it does look fucking amazing. Sadly it just doesn't fit into the lightbox, so a picture in the display case will have to do. The gold plating makes all the parts super stiff making the transformation annoying to do, also makes putting some of the part together a nightmare.

But the end result is grand, the undergating helps that little bit more. Hope they come out with a RG Phenex so I can display them together.

>>15797909
Damn, not I wanna get the MG Phenex, because fuck the cost of the PG. I wonder if the Daban one is compatible with the LED kit

Have any of you guys picked up RG Unicorns?
I'm looking for a decently priced kit, but Amazon isn't sending them out yet and a lot of the other options are overpriced.

>>15797813
Yeah, Especially old stuff, the MG GP03 was kinda expensive

>>15797949
>>15797813
Its based on availability. Remember that after Bandai prints so many kits of one type, they destroy the line and literally stop making sprues for the kit. P-Bandai and Limited Editions are particularly bad about this

>>15797986
but it's like a universal increase, like the 1/100 Graze went up to $25, the Barbatos is $30, the Sazabi ver Ka is over $110. And it's seemingly goes up for no reason, I check frequently and prices randomly go up, down slightly for a day, and then back up, all under the same sellers Amazon or not

>>15798012
Amazon needs to restock their kits, it's all through third parties right now.

>>15798012
Sazabi ver Ka has been around $110 for a while now. Thats what it was when I bought mine a year ago

>>15798021
reeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Everyone needs to restock and no one does! They keep telling me they will and then they don't!

>>15797390
>>15797479
I just preordered both volumes. I love miniature things which is why I love models. And why I'm also a dollfag. Those are good props.

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I need to get another Hyaku Shiki so I can do something like this for Gilgamech

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just built this
rate it lads

>>15797813
>>15798012
Amazon.jp prices are the same as they always are.

Hell some have even gone down.

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How's the 1/60 exia? Also are there any good late UC post chars counter attack kits?

>>15798088
You need to clean some of your panel lining a little, as it seems to have smeared on some of your pieces.

Recommendation, take an alcohol wipe and do a quick once over swipe with it.

Man, there are a lot of excess pieces in the Graze Ritter kit (not even including the stuff that is for the optional configurations) but it doesn't even come with open hands.
What is half of this stuff for? D2 40 looks like inner frames shoulder armor pieces, but what's A24-25 for?

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is masurao good kit? is it fragile?

>>15798129
IIRC it comes with some optional shoulder parts, and nearly all the parts to just build it as a normal Graze.

>>15798157
>HG
>not fragile

Pick one

>>15798169
If you don't build gunpla you shouldn't be posting about things you know nothing about.

>>15798169
I dunno, man. Good HGs can be pretty sturdy.

>>15798158
I'm not sure how I feel about a blue Graze, although I suppose we have Green and Purple (Ares)

>>15798088
Nubmarks/10
Come on anon, removing nubmarks is considered to be the bare minimum of effort required.

>>15798269
>there's like one, maybe two, half visible nub marks that you wouldn't even notice unless you were looking for them
>OH GOD NO EFFORT NUBBY MESS REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Cool your autism.

>>15798280
He's right tho, there are still nubs on the kit and anon did ask for a rate, so why are you whiteknighting a strangers plastic model?

>>15798088
Your lines are a bit thick on the white plastic, do you have a grey marker?

>HG Exia

>>15798293
He doesnt even need a grey marker. If he's just clean it up so they arent so thick, theyd look better overall. I literally go through 60 alcohol wipes per model for the sake of panel lining

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>>15798280
He asked for it to be rated, so it got rated. Also there are not "one maybe two" marks, but a lot of them and like the anon said cleaning up the nub marks is the bare minimum of work you can do on a kit.

>Cool your autism
I suggest you take a look at your own post and compare that to the other anon's. You are the one completely losing your shit, not him.

>>15798088
As has been said by others, you really should clean up nub marks. They looks terrible and they just make it seem like you didn't put in any work at all or didn't even care about it. They just stand out like a sore tumb and considering how little work it is to remove them it really is a waste. I'm sure you yourself don't like how that looks either.

If you don't care about that, that's fine, but don't expect any kind words from people on this board. /gpg/ can be full of trolls and assholes, but even here there is a low bar of standards. Not removing nub marks is below that bar. If you don't know how here's a guide.

Um, it may be too outdated, but has anyone ever attempted to add the 0 Raiser to the 00 Seven Sword? HG or MG.
It's possible someone from this thread or in /toy/ already tried it, but I'm just curious.

>>15798313
Different noob here, how well does that process work if the nub isn't conveniently on the edge of a piece?

>>15798369
It takes more care but the same principle still works well.

>>15798369
Requires higher grit paper to get a finer effect, but still works. Just takes more effort. Flat surface nubs, I'll go all the way up to 2000 grit to get it as clean as possible

>>15795085
Advanced GN-X is pure sex. I want an RG of that. Though now that they've shown us that fully transforming, complex kits like the Unicorn are possible in 1/144 scale, I also want a transforming RG of Nadleeh/Virtue.

>>15798369
Basicly just the same. Look it's not rocket science, you just need to try it and use common sense, you'll be fine.

What do you think about people who never panel line

>>15798451
I don't think about them

>>15798451
they are better off buying Robot Damashii.

>>15798451
It's their choice, but that doesn't mean I have to like what they post.

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Hey /m/, just got back from a really long burnout and just built the 1/100 Gundam Bael, 1/12 R2-D2 & BB-8 set (haven't panel lined and weathered them yet though). About to start with the HG Origin Zaku II Black Tri-stars Ortega.

What should I build next after this (and after I detail up the other 3 kits)?

32 more kits after the Zaku

>>15798502
>What should I build next after this
Ball. I'm surprised you're even considering something else.

>>15798502
I'd like too see that Ball panel lined and weathered.

So, anons, a new Real Grade is supposed to be announced at C3 AFA Tokyo around the 26th.

What's your bet on it, /gpg/?

>RG Blue Frame Second L

It would fit better with the standard release model of same universe/series that the RG line has. Would also be popular for SEED Astray fans.

>RG Banshee

While it would break the mold of waiting by at least one kit to do another of shared frame or universe kit, it wouldn't be a bad move either. Especially with the hype and quality to back it up of the RG Unicorn.

>RG Star Build Strike

Fits perfect with the release of the new OVA featuring the BF season one cast as well as Build Fighters World for GBT and also fits the mold of releases.

>RG Hyaku Shiki

My personal wild card.

>>15798516
They specifically said it's a new "lineup", so it's obviously going to be RG Hazel with parts for the different variants as P-Bandai sets

>>15796559
Anyone with this kit, does the arm have any weight issues when the sword effect is attached?

>>15798516
My personal wish is either Epyon or Infinite Justice, since they don't have any good 1/144 kit.

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So I just bought pic related
what am I in for bois?

>>15795042
>tfw have to repaint the sil80 after sanding.
2end time I'm gonna have to repaint this.
also question about clear coats, should I try future finish or use a cheap can of clear from Walmart.

>>15798529
A model kit of a Gundam Kimaris Trooper.

>>15798516
I want the rest of the Wing kits that got teased years ago then completely forgotten.

>>15798516
>RG Barbatos
>/m/ autists REEEEEEEEEEE so loudly their monitors shatter
>quality of /m/ temporarily improves vastly until they all start buying new monitors with their autismbucks and good boy points

>>15798516
Infinite Justice.

>>15798512
>>15798515
Thanks, I was actually considering this for a while now.

>>15798516
What the fuck ever happened to the Gundam Wing lineup Bandai teased years ago? Still waiting for an RG Heavyarms Custom EW.
Also hoping for an Alex and Gundam Ground Type. The G-Self would be nice too

If MG #200 really turns out to be Unicorn 2.0 (which would hopefully incorporate the advances made with the PG and RG), I hope Bandai makes an MG Sinanju 2.0 to go with it, with separate gold parts for the emblem a la RG Sinanju.

>>15798579
>more unicorn shit

Pls no, literally anything else would be better.

sribnhsdhijbfsdrjfbidsfh

damn I need to start gunpla but the stupid local shop closes at 5pm and I have work, so I need to wait until Saturday :(

would starting with HGUC RX-78-2 GUNDAM REVIVE be too boring? What can I spice things up with my first gunpla

>>15798583
I know, I too agree that there are many suits more deserving of MGs than Unicorn, but let's face the facts.
Unicorn sells.
It got the spot for the 1:1 statue after RX-78-2 (I had hoped for the 00 Gundam or Exia, but I was honestly expecting it to be Strike during last year's announcement).

>>15798583
Bandai makes what the majority of their customers like, not what YOU like.

>>15798584
>What can I spice things up with my first gunpla
What are you talking about? What the fuck do you need to "spice up"? This is your first kit, not your fortieth.
Don't be a retard.

>>15798584
Never hurts to practice panel lining from the get-go.

>>15798544
this is what people who like IBO actually believe

>>15798677
Mmmm yes, that's the stuff. That's what daddy likes.

>>15798194
This. HG Kashatrya is a fucking brick shithouse of sturdiness for example. Things almost bulletproof compared to lower-quality HGs.

Anyone here use Badger Minitaire paints?
I started ordering some online on a recommendation, but the thickness seems to be varying wildly between bottles and I don't know if that's normal, some paints are super thick and need lots of thinning, some can pretty much spray straight from the bottle, and one of them is actually too thin to airbrush for shit

>>15797411
It's a gundam cosplaying a zaku

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Anyone here order third party kits from Gundammodelcenter before? Any issues or not?

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what should I work on next?

>>15798935
Guntank

>>15798529
when you post something like this what exactly are you looking for/expecting?

>>15798950
maybe he want a fast review, but there are alot of videos of that kit now....i also dont get why people ask this stuff. Maybe he just want to show us that he got a new kit

>>15798935
Vidar/Sinanju

>>15798502
>Space Brothers
SUPERB TASTE

I just got back from GenCon last night.

I met up with some guys from /tg/, and that was pretty cool, but FUCK the vendor prices from model kits.

$25 for HG IBO kits
$8 for old advanced grade kits.
$60 for the new Providence. That actually isn't too bad, considering, I guess.

I did not buy anything.

>>15798939
I was leaning towards that myself, it'll be the oldest kit I've build so far

>>15799052
>$25 for an IBO kit
HG?

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>>15798502
The Hyaku is nice. Just don't make the mistake I did and use the sticker decals, they look like shit on the burnished gold

>>15798920
Bought the Super Nova Altron from them, no complaints on my end. All the parts were there, box sealed, safely packaged and fairly quick shipping.
What have you got your eye on?

>>15798157
Masurao is okay, there was a time I had to sit down and make a decision between it or Susanowo.
I ended up with the latter because of some engineering choices, and he's pretty good- I tightened a whole bunch of joints and he's pretty solid now, but if you just toss 'em together OOB expect the limbs to be somewhat loose. Solid samurai robot, nontheless.

>>15799195

>>15799052
>$25 for HG IBO kits

It was surreal. I could order from Japan for like 12-17 USD per INCLUDING shipping.

I was a little offended.

>>15799196
I think the shoulder and front skirt stickers look okay.

>>15799213
You should. Never buy shit at cons. You'll go broke.

>>15799225
Those are dry decals, not stickers. The red d's al's are the stickers

>>15799239
Oh, then fuck em.

>>15799225
That's why you wait until Sunday and haggle

>>15799242
Smart.

>>15799242
>>15799243
I might try that next year. The HG's were all double+ their standard price, but the MG's were only about half as much more.

Providence is $40 from Japan, add 10-20 for shipping and it comes out around the $60 price tag they had it for at the con. I could probably try to haggle with them on Sunday so they wouldn't have to carry it home.

>>15799204
Looking to get the GM Gaogaigar and the DM Avalanche Exia Dash. When factoring in shipping gundammodelcenter have the cheapest price for both and it's too to know you've had no issues. I'll get them ordered later then.

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>>15798352
More than doable in MG.

>>15799277
>tfw too poor to by the GGG
You're a luck bastard

I'm moving into college in about a week, and I want to take one or two of my models. Anyone have experience transporting built kits safely? It only really needs to survive a 1.5 hour car trip.

>>15799310
I don't think you are fit for college, young boy

>>15799310
Bring a small HG or two you don't care about losing or damaging. Wrap them up in paper or a towel in a box about their size.

>>15799310
Whenever I've moved, I wrapped my models in bubble wrap and they transported fine.

anyone have the tubes for Farsia's funnels? I was heating them up and my sister threw them away

>>15799310
Just put them into a box, the worse that happened was the hyaku shiki 2.0 antenna breaking which I could have avoided by removibg it from the head.

>>15798537
Future is useful because it self levels, and by mixing it with Tamiya Flat Base it will become flatter so you can make it be gloss or flat. It's obviously best to airbrush it, I've never applied it another way.

>>15799310
>1.5 hour car trip
You'll be fine, wrap them in some bubble wrap and maybe put it into a box. If you're worried about some small pieces snapping off them remove them, toss them into a ziploc bag, and then wrap it/put it in the same box.

Anyone here painted frame arms girl hands? They are pvc so I have my worries about painting them.

>>15799483
>pvc
Why? Because of the poisonous plastic?

>>15799510

Because as far as I know, pvc doesn't allow paint to adhere very well.

>>15799515
Their hands come in little baggies, correct? Normally I would suggest using a spare or using part of the runner as a test.

>>15799519

Yeah. I've been thinking that I could just try painting the hands and see what happens, if it doesn't work I'll just strip the paint.

I really hope it works though, as I don't feel like building any kits without painting them at the moment.

Just built my first Standard Definition kit. Looks kinda weird next to my Huge Gears and Mega Gears. Not really sure what the target is here, kids? I wonder if Bandai will release a High Definition line with better proportions.

>>15799521
Just remember primer, friend.

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What actually happened to him?

So far i've heard
>he had a kid
>writes reviews at hlj
>left because the community was too toxic
>HLJ dropped him
>Doesn't like gundam anymore

>>15799687
?

>>15799697
z'gok has had a hard life

>>15799687
God I hate that "toxic" line

>>15799687
How is the Gunpla commuinty toxic? You'd have to be pretty thin-skinned to call almost any community 'toxic', but come on, even the 4chan gunpla threads are chilled out.

>>15799705
>>15799715
If you guys can't see the problem, you're part of it.

>>15799761
wat I don't even critique people's stuff. I just want more 1/100s

>>15799779
I've honestly never seen anyone being particulary mean spirited or anyting in the Gunpla fanbase, even here.

>>15795169
Careful putting that bad boy in the sun, its gets sunbleached fast as hell. I only had mine in a box with no lid while i was moving and its fucked

>>15799796
I only ever see Snapfit guy getting flak, which he goes out of his way for or gives to himself. I know people complain about not enough actual good people doing builds, but eh then they should start making good builds

>>15799024
Definitely. I wish they made a kit of Hibito and Serika as well though.

>>15799196
Eh. I don't really mind it that much. I had the same problem with the MG Hyaku Shiki v1.0 HD Version as well anyway.

>>15799796
NIGGER

>>15799796

Mean spirited? No. Not traditionally.

But from my experience. People in this hobby are very pissy. Maybe that goes for any "detail oriented" hobby. But people tend to bitch bitch bitch about everything they can it seems.

>>15798053
do you know where to find that saber wing, anon?

>>15798522
Somebody was making that build a few threads ago, and i think it did weigh down the arm when he finished.

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>>15798522
>>15799957
the shield of the providence is already pretty heavy and bulky by itself, if you add the fuck huge beam effect the arm will sag down, there's no way around it

>>15799761
>>15799937
examples?

>>15797909
>the undergating helps that little bit more.
Not that I'd buy something so expensive while I'm still getting into the hobby, but is ever sprue actually undergated?
That seems super hard to believe.

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Well now, this is more stable than it is in ms mode.

>pop open my old Barbatos kit in an attempt to find HG IBO open hands
>realize there are a bunch of sticker apps I missed and a piece I just didn't even assemble
>fix it up
>notice a bunch of egregious nubs
What the fuck was past me thinking.
Also do any of the IBO kits come with Open Hands or is that an Options Set thing and I'm just wasting my time here?

>>15799993
What about using thin fishing line to secure the arm to the shoulder? It'd hard be visible and would probably help distribute weight to keep the arm propped up.

>>15798529
It's a good kit, but I honestly prefer the HG just because that one's slightly more stable.

>>15798935
Vidar, Sinanju, and Barbatos Lupus will all need paint to look good. Go for Guntank for the sake of simplicity.

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>>15800010
option set #5, but they're specifically for barbatos lupus

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my first real grade, rate it

>>15800014
maybe some tape in that area could help, but the kit by itself has weight issues with that thing
the rifle is also a nightmare to make the kit hold it properly due to its fucking size

>>15799937
>People in this hobby are very pissy

You do realize this is model building, right? As OCD as some posters on here are, I've never seen anyone as half as bad as the people that do military vehicle models.

>>15800031
>didn't find open hands in 6th form Barbatos or Gusion Rebake
I want it for my Graze Ritter so it can hold it's open hand against the blade of the sword to brace it midstrike. It looks stupid trying to apply pressure to the top of the blade with a closed fist.

>>15800035
confused swordsman/10
your lines are a little thick around the thighs and the forearms, get the man into a samurai pose and we should be good, homeboy. Any plans for decals in the future?

>>15800049
i thought of getting some wet slide decals.
and yeah i was playing around with posing and try to copy what video game ninjas do. i guess i went a bit too overboard with the paint ill thin some of it out.

thank you anon

>>15800038

>Maybe that goes for any "detail oriented" hobby

lrn 2 reading comp.

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Don't worry by the time I'm 90 years old I'll build them

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>>15800055
Anytime my man, one of the really nice things about senor astray is that he has a really solid range of motion, he can emulate some pretty dynamic poses based on what you want. Mine is kind of basic but I've posed him like this because I really like how it all comes together in regards to the mechanics of the kit. Experiment till you drop though, I'm sure you'll find a pose that really sells you on it.

>>15799687
What happened to rrobbert184?

So far i've heard
>he had a kid
>writes reviews at hlj
>left because the community was too toxic
>HLJ dropped him
>Doesn't like gundam anymore

>>15798935
Hygogg

What are the most articulated MGs? GM Sniper II is pretty great and I want more since most of my kits are on the older end

>>15797392
Did you paint this a different red? Looks significantly better than what is shown on amazon.

>>15798157
The 00 HGs start kinda crappy and get better as they go along. The Flag is hilariously stiff, but by the time you get the movie and the Brave kit it's godly. Masurao's no slouch.

I haven't tried this, but what happens if you paint a part and top coat it without priming it? Like acrylic paint with a lacquer top coat?

>>15800266
Uh... Yeah, so the lacquer topcoat will most likely partially (or severely) dissolve the acrylic paint. And the paint will be weaker because there is no primer for it to hold on to.

>>15800057
And he was arguing that the people in the detail oriented hobby of gunpla aren't half as bad as the people in the detail oriented hobby of military modelling. It's an argument against calling the people in the hobby and these threads "toxic". What's so hard to understand?

If these threads are toxic to you, you've never seen toxic.

>>15800091
Still don't know who that is or why I should even care.

To anyone who's painted a Frame Arms Girl kit: what kind of finish do you do for the skin parts? I feel matte would look off, but I don't think gloss would work well either.

>>15800488
Try satin, it's a mix of the two

>>15800501
How does that look?

>>15799382
>Future is useful because it self levels, and by mixing it with Tamiya Flat Base it will become flatter so you can make it be gloss or flat.

But Future yellows out in time regardless of light exposure, doesn't it?

>>15800369
>If these threads are toxic to you, you've never seen toxic.

Where can I see some nice examples of military modelling toxic behavior?

>>15800697
I never argued that military modellers were toxic. Heck, in my random popping into forums I've not seen toxic behavior. I'm pointing out that if you think the gunpla threads are toxic you should check out some of the threads on some other boards or on the internet at large to get a proper sense of perspective.

>>15800697
>>15800801
If you want to see some toxicity out of military model builders, tell them you build gunpla.

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>>15799483
Used gaianotes over primer and didn't experience any problems

>>15800488
I went with matt and I think it came out pretty good

>>15796400
Actually it costs like $45 here in flipland

>>15800974
>flipland
filth

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>>15800974
>Literally one of the cheaper MGs
>Actually buys the bootleg
punyeta

>bootleg kit is more expensive than original

Lol

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>get back from con
>groupbuild was curing in boxes while I was gone
>go to see how it turned out
>knock over everyfuckingthing
>pieces all over my room I'm renovating with miscellaneous stuff everywhere
Well fuck, I think I got it all.

>>15801005
>Work on kits at my desk at work.
>Floor is dark multicolor carpet.
>Drop a darker piece
>Proceed to spend the next hour taking calls under my desk looking for the piece

My coworkers think I may be insane and worry that I may snap one day if I permanently lose a piece

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>>15801013
>building gunpla at work

What the fuck

>>15801013
>get a little hand-vac
>put pantyhose or a dryer sheet over the top
>profit

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>>15800035
Definitely one of my most favorite kits and fun builds ever.

>>15801015
My job is boring as shit and basically runs itself. I've probably built 40 gunpla since working there.

Only issue is accidentally dropping something brings the madness

>>15800985
>>15800977

Lmao I bought it with some leftover money I had after I bought 2 RGs the week before

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Anybody else starting to have doubts that it will be the R-Jarja? Too good to be true perhaps?

>>15801020
what is this job
i want in

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Reminder for you all

have a nice day

>>15801049
Comcast Tech Support

I've got 2 other workers interested in Gunpla at this point that theyve started building them at work too

>>15801058
>Comcast tech support

I hate you and your terrible automated answering service.

>>15801058
>comcast tech support agents just build gunpla all day
That explains SO MUCH.

>>15801062
0 0 0 nigga.

>>15801065
Its the fucking easiest job
>Ok, shits down? One sec
>*Pushes button on computer to send signal*
>Is it up? If yes, good, if no, time for more buttons
>No signal at all
>Well shit, looks like you need a tech

>>15801058
>it's tech support anon again
I knew it. Still jealous that you have the free time to browse 4chins and make Gunpla at work.

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>comcast tech supports are building gunplas instead of answering the calls

Really makes me think

>>15801073
Nah, I'm taking calls, but theres only so much you can do while waiting for a modem or cablebox that takes 5 minutes to reset.

>>15799761
>>15799937
>>15800057
>>15800697
Anon, why are you so salty? Did people in /gpg/ not rate your snapped kit 10/10 or something?

>>15801057
use 4chanx and filter the trips + anyone that replies to them
ignorance is pure bliss

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It's here! Man I'm looking forward to this thing.

>>15800904

That's a relief. I wonder if it has to be lacquer though, I usually use acrylics for my basecoats. I should really try out mr color for it though.

>>15801336
I've only used lacquers so I have no idea, but yea it would be best to experiment for yourself

>>15801062
>Comcast tech support

Neat bro. I used to work for comcast tech as well. Too bad our call center doesn't allow us to bring gunpla. Something something anti-fraud clean desk policy. Being outsourced sucks

>>15801062
>>15801065
It was based 3 years ago but it went to shit since then.

How is the HG Sazabi? I built my sazabi ver ka before getting an airbrush so I didn't paint it, and taking it apart is not something I want to do.

>>15801427
It's red.

>>15800501
I don't think there's anywhere around here that sells satin top coat, but I'll look around, thanks!

>>15800904
Huh, I would have thought it would come out a lot more opaque. I might try it out on the static limbs that come with the gourai to see how it comes out. Thanks!

>>15801427
it's a big hg.

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Surprised no one hasn't posted pictures of the destiny barbatos kit. No price or release date yet but judging by the picture it may be in 1/72 scale.

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>>15802011

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>>15802014

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>>15802016
Final one. I wonder if anyone will bother getting it. Also just realised the beam cannon was replaced by a daiself launcher.

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are frame arms girls allowed here? anyway, wanted to give gourai some weapons, so gave her 2 anti tank rifle looking weapons attached to her waist armor. wanted some input on how it looks so far, still needs alot of work still

>>15802233
>it's supposed to be named gunpla/plamo general
Get it together, OP.

It needs more detail. General shape seems fine so far.

>>15802243
already planning on adding details like a magazine, ejection port, and other stuff. wanted to get the overall shape down first then do all the details later.

>>15802233
>>15802255
Of course they are anon, any kind of plamo is welcome.
The shape looks good so far, although considering the power of the rifles and the fact that she's dual wielding them have you considered maybe a belt-fed solution for munitions?

>>15802261
still undecided, was planning on keeping the look of an anti tank rifle, so the large magazine on the top and a handle on the bottoms so she can carry it traditional style. not sure/confident in a belt fed munition unless i buy option parts

>>15802011
>>15802014
>>15802016
>>15802021
>Destiny Barbatos
WTF I love seed/ibo now

>>15801058
lol I'm Amazon web services tech support and I do the same thing. I wish I had a picture of my Gabthley I just finished

>>15802680
>>15802680
>>15802680

New thread

So i started painting my first kit

I dont like how the kit feels with a matte finish. Is there a way to get it looking glossy without painting it again?

Matte finish gives me goosebumps and feels like sandpaper.

>>15798352
I did this with the hg a while back. It's cool as fuck.