Welcome to the Gunpla/Plamo General

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Just built this gusion. His hips are kinda finicky, but otherwise he's pretty fun. I like how he can be both badass and kawaii af. Recommended kit.

>fixing some bad putty work that got into crevices
>part gets clogged up with dust and all
>reach for my nylon brush to brush it out
>start brushing, notice that the bristles are really stiff for some reason
>tfw its a steel brush

>>5702445
>>5702454
Thing is, I wanna give it the Barbatos 6th form shoulders but the stock shoulders fit Gilgamesh better, don't they?

>>5702479
Has anyone made an Executioner Smough custom of him yet?

>>5702545
Pauldrons? Yeah

>>5702546
I hope that guy with the Ornstein custom would make him.

I want to get into Gunpla but can't paint that well...

What should my first Gunpla be? I want a HG model.

>>5702683
What series do you like?

>>5702683
GM. Always go for GM. GM is the right choice every time.

>>5702686

I haven't watched much Gundam but I just love Mechs...

I like builky looking stuff or "evil" looking stuff.

I remember there being a Gundam in one that I watched which had a "chain fist" with the face of a dragon/lion on the end of it - I think it was green too.

I found a roman-looking Gundam which I really liked (Tallgeese?) but I can't find a HG version with the "helmet" look to it


>>5702688

Gundam Thunderbolt is pretty bad ass!

>>5702693
Pretty sure you're talking about the Dragon Gundam, it hasn't had a good kit in years though, G Gundam has been largely ignored by Bandai.
As for evil looking kits, look into the 1/144 Gundam The End

Or just buy a GM
can't go wrong with GM

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>>5702700
>Dragon Gundam,

100% correct.

I remember being in awe of it when I was younger.

"The End" looks interesting...

Jesta Cannon is nice.

>>5702708
Yeah, it was pretty cool. Shame about the lack of kits.

And yes, it's very nice. The Jestas are amazingly good, looks-wise and articulation-wise. You'll have a good time with one of those.

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>>5702711

I'm thinking of a RGM-79 GM and a RGM-96X Jesta Cannon.
ce!) and Jesta because it looks awesome.

I'm going to need to buy one of those pens, sand paper and sprue cutters too..

... And this one looks incredible!

>>5702714
Good choices anon, good choices. It warms my heart when I hear that someone buys a visor grunt.

Are you talking about panel lining pens? Yeah, definitely get one of those. Good luck anon, and happy building.

Also, yeah the Guntank is a nice bulky kit. Speaking of which, look up the Virtue and Gusion. Both are pretty damn bulky, and Gusion fits the 'bulky evil' theme you're looking for.

>>5702716

I think the Gusion is going to be my first 1/100 kit - Not yet though, but I'll get it after I've decided if I like this hobby or not =].

Some of the preview pictures worry me though - they advertise the models as "grey" and I don't want that, I'm okay with the pre-painted stuff and just doing the panel lining, is it true that some come without paint?

I know that Guntank is grey but it's supposed to be.

I want to get a Master Grade of the ZZ Gundam, but the current kit is so outdated. How likely would it be to see the ZZ get a 2.0?

>>5702725
Grey? Where were you looking?
Maybe you saw the early prototype pictures that aren't colored

All gunpla (at least all the ones that aren't really old) are colored and don't require paint. It's best if you paint them, but it's not necessary, especially if you're just new to the hobby.

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I'm in..

Wish I could have got them to send it with quicker shipping, I'll message and ask if they can do it faster but if not that'll do! Gives me something to look forward to.

>>5702746
I think they must have been prototype pictures.

The panel lining I think will add enough detail for me :).

Thank you again for the advice!

>>5702749
Good selection. Be sure to build the GM first. It's much older than the Jesta so the build and articulation are a lot simpler, which also makes it a good first kit. If you built the Jesta first, you might end up being disappointed with the GM. It is neat though because it'll show you how much gunpla has improved over the years.

Anyway, welcome to the hobby.
Post your builds when you're done so we can all criticize you harshly and give tips.

>>5702708
my first gunpla was the Jesta Cannon. Boy did i screw that up

>>5702758

> Post your builds when you're done so we can all criticize you harshly and give tips.

I'll be sure to! I don't think I'd ever paint them (sadly) but you can happily criticism my pen-ability :P.

>>5702763

What makes you say that?

Doh! I didn't consider I'd need different colour panel markers...

I'll just do black for the time being I guess!

>>5702766
It has a lot of parts small parts and it was the first time i ever built a model kit. It doesnt look too bad unless i really analyze it though.
Have fun with yours, anon

>>5702758
>...how much gunpla has improved over the years.

The quality of the HGUC series saw a vast improvement since 2005. Excluding the recolours of older tools, most of the kits from that era still hold up favourably to present-day standards.

I want to buy my first Gunpla Model Kit.
I want an RX-78-2 Master Grade but there are a lot of models. Any advice of which to get?

>>5702829

If it's your first kit, I'd go for something like the RX-78-2 Ver.Ka. The RX-78-2 3.0 is a better kit but it's a much more difficult build for a beginner.

The Ver.Ka has a different design to the rest of the RX-78-2 kits too, so if you decide to buy the 3.0 later you won't feel like you're getting the same kit twice.

>>5702840
I should add it's MY first kit but I built one with my friend before. Does that change your answer or no?

>>5702829
The RX-78-2 2.0 would be better for a beginner, but I'd recommend the Zaku 2.0 before that if you are going into MGs first.

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>>5702479
Used the back of a poster and hella filters for art/attention whoring/dirty hipster purposes.

Any Gunpla that have a scythe?

>>5703049
Gundam Killscythe from Winged Gundam

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>Fuck up the shoulder while building my Hy Gogg
>Fuck it up even worse in my attempts to hide the wound
>Noting can undone what has been done
>Urge to buy another Hy Gogg intensifies

so this is insanity

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Anyone know if Gunpla Markers will be of any use filling in the red spots on this guy? I took off the red stickers in his shoulder because I thought they looked a little ugly (ironically I don't mind the chest sticker) but I may have shot myself in the foot by doing that, since normal fine-tip pens won't work there.

>>5703088
>fuck up kit
>"shit it only cost 9$, I'll just buy another."
>afraid of fucking up 2nd kit, so buy 3 more instead of 1
>"man these kits look cool, guess I'll buy 3 of each of them too."
>3 months later King Of Gunpla, selling kits on ebay and in flea market
what have I become

When the fuck are they gonna make sets of the Weird G Gundam suits

I need a Nether Gundam yesterday.

>>5703113
>When
Essentially never anon.

>>5703113
Never because Bandai hates cool things and non UC things, of which G Gundam is both

It's ironic because they give all the Getter merchandise to Armageddon, who's first 3 episodes had the same director as G Gundam.

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I finally stopped putting off painting and assembling this kit after maybe 6 years. Only applied matte top coat. I thought it would do a better job of hiding the nubs but oh well.

>>5703154
it doesn't even look like you tried to sand it down

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>>5703088
Nah, the insanity sets in when instead p
Of just buying another kit you buy putty and maybe paints if you need a certain color in order to rebuild/repair the damaged area yourself over several days because buying a second kit is "too much hassle".

>>5702758
the gm will be slightly disapointing when you're done but still a fun and easy build but yeah after that you'll love the jesta

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Is this as tedious to build as the Gundam MK2? I need more aquatic MS in my life, Z'gok E and Hy Gogg have got me addicted.

>>5703154
weather the shit out of that kit, man. it NEEDS to look grungy.

What's a good alclad color for thrusters?

>>5703284
I never build the RG Mk2, but i found the z'gok to be quite a nice build

Straight built it when watching in the mouth of madness, didn't really do anything else than clean cutmarks and such, but it wasn't anything close to a grueling experience.

>>5702840
>>5702868
I'm gonna throw in my two cents and recommend the OYW version instead of these. Its better than Ver Ka, cheaper than 2.0, it's articulate, has good accessories and over all solid kit.
All three are great, but OYW gets my vote.

>>5703326
OYW has the best RX-78 head proportions IMO

>>5703316
Like a metallic color or like the thruster afterburn colors?
Steel, Gunsteel or simple Aluminum works.
For the afterburn effect, you'll want some sort of clear blue, clear orange and clear red for a "currently hot" effect or something like their JEt Exhaust or some dirty looking dark color for the after effect. Could've sworn they made a clor shifting paint that went from blue-red though

>>5702368
Use stiff swabs with pointed tips. I use makeup applicator swabs from CVS (the ones in the little baggie, not the ones in the plastic tub, those ones are wound loosely).

>>5702454
Saddeningly they are real ;-;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girugamesh

>>5703316
Alclad has a few actually. Pale burnt metal, jet exhaust, burnt iron, and exhaust manifold.

>>5703049
There's that edgy MSG kit

>>5703110
a- anybody?

>>5703725
anybody who cared already got the MC Model release.

anybody who cared, wanted a 1/100 and wasnt a snap builder already got the Zerstorein.

anybody who cared but didnt want to support those bloody chinks already got the robot damashii and / or fix figuration

>>5703725
This isn't even plamo. But it's neat to get more merch of Penelope/Odysseus.

>>5703110
>Gunpla Markers
>of any use
the answer is right in front of you

>>5703728
Sharpies and Gundam Marker would work and cover it up, but it'll be a weird tinge of red.

Get a piece of the runner / open it up and try it on the underside to see the results.

you can always rub Sharpies and GM's off with rubbing alcohol.

>>5703110
>>5703728
So, you want to know if the gundam markers would work on the bare plastic, to replicate the effect of the stickers? Is that what you are asking?
If so, the answer is yes. Generally speaking, red paint by itself covers dark colored plastic poorly, so I would recommend painting the area white first. Whether that is using a white gundam marker or paint from a jar is up to you.

>>5703748
what is "paint"

i don't understand.

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I just empty the packet onto the cup, pour hot water and wait 2 minutes, right?

>>5703757
no stupid you dunk the runners in hot water for two minutes

>>5703756
Use your googles anon, no one is here to hold your hand.

>>5703758
Oh I see.

>tfw regret of not buying the Zeon instant noodle cap set.

I dont even eat instant noodles that much, but damn it. Would've gone great with the Zaku flavoured ones.

>5701440
What scale is this, anon?

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>>5703781
>>5701440
>What scale is this, anon?
fuck myself

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>>5703748
>>5703743
>>5703737
Alright, thanks guys. I quite don't have the space for paint but I'll see how a marker might do

>>5703756
>false flagging

I see people do this on /m/ all the time, why is this a thing?

>>5703789
looks like the 1/100 MG ver RM aile strike

I haven't put a gunpla kit together in 2 years and I've never done anything but HG. I have a MG Zaku 2.0 and a HG Gouf custom kit in my closet that I never got around to doing and I am getting this desire to complete them. Which one first?

>>5703816
Gouf Custom to reacquaint yourself.

Hey guys, I'm the guy who asked about Tamiya Cement last thread for 1/12 Little Armory stuff.

I got the cement and used, assembled a few guns and it's been a huge success.

Two questions tho, is it possible to remove the overglue? I kinda hamhanded the first gun and it's kinda whitish. In the same gun I also glued the aim in reverse cause I got confused with the drawing (I know, I'm retarded). Any way to remove it easily? Hot water maybe?

Sorry for being a newbie. Also, is it okay to use this kind of glue on Gundams? Thinking about getting some kits, this is so much fun.

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Finished my Memorial Day weekend project, whaddya think?

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Cannon could use a bit of work, but I'm pleased as to how the putty job came out.

>>5703981
You're gonna have to sand it. Plastic cement works by melting the plastic it touches, which then welds together, squeezing the overflow plastic out of the spot glued. It works fantastically for removing seam lines, including ones on gunpla, but to break that seam again you're gonna need a knife.

>>5703984
noticeable seams on the legs look kinda bad, and the little side launchers on the side of the head look unpainted(?) which really is offputting.

The rest looks great, I like the grimey look a lot.

>>5703981
gg no re

Hope the excess isn't too bad, if they get into those tiny cracks you'll have a hell of a time trying to rebuild it

You'll have to cut off your optics, or weaken the area enough so that you can pull it off.

Yes.

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>>5703993
>>5704042


I glued one of the aims inverse :P It's noticeable for those who are paying attention, guess there's no RE then, damn.

Thanks for the help anyway, guys!

>>5704041
I don't think -any- of that is painted, it's just plastic, decals, and weathering.

>>5704081
Just a reminder 4chan doesn't like smileys. (i guess)

If you are sure it won't look bad after breaking it off and cementing it back go for it.

If I put a waterslide decal on backwards, will it stick? Is there anyways to make it?

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>>5704094
It's all Tamiya cans actually. Dark Blue/USAF Light Gray/Dull Red/German Grey, for the body. and the Wash and smaller details like the head camera are Citadel paints. You can easily see it's painted by comparing the shoulder cannon to the stock kit.

>>5704131
Ah derp, my bad. Meanwhile I've just cleaned a few parts of my Korchima in prep for painting before snap-fitting the whole thing.
Citadel makes washes? Which would you recommend? I'm considering trying wash-lining on this kit.

>>5703983
>>5704131
If it's supposed to be weathering, I'd apply more to the edges basically like post shadding.

From the pics it looks like unthinned brushed on paint. But I don't know, maybe take another pic in better lighting.

>>5703154
Those nubs stand out. Maybe some weathering and a dull coat can hide them though.

I kind of like the color, but I feel like there should be some variation.

Also, I only recognize like half of those movies playing. And I shitpost on /tv/ all the time.

Which Gunpla has the most weapons?

>>5704385
psyco zaku

Any way to remove flat coats?

How do Kotobukiya Wild Hands scale with gunpla?

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Has anyone ever thought to recast the eye pieces from Legend BB kits? I have always been frustrated that they only give you one and you need to choose which two of the eye stickers to use.

>>5704409
>Zerstorein
If you're going to go that far most people usually just scratchbuild them with more detail and sometimes LEDs added.

Oh man, looks like Jinrai Indigo ver. comes with 3 rear hairstyles: jinrai, gourai and her own short ponytail

Not too sold on the ninja stars and kunais though, Jinrai's equipment was better

>>5704427
If it was for a single kit I'd consider scratchbuilding maybe, but considering that I own nearly all of the LegendBB kits and I'd like a spare eyepiece for all of them, that would take quite a bit of work.

How important is using some kind of base coat under your paint/markers? Is it true the paint will eat up the plastic?

>>5704459
>Is it true the paint will eat up the plastic?
Depends on the paint (and thinner).

>>5702419
not a bad colour scheme. I was gonna do some sort of black and white version, matte

>>5703051
underrated

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Just ordered this monster of a kit after thoroughly enjoying previous Koto Zoids. What am I in for?

>>5702466
Ugh, I'll post a better picture of this thing later, I need to use my actual camera and properly pose it and light it.

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>>5704385
MG Strike E IWSP has more than you might think.

>>5704385
HG Astraea Type F has a ton.

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Any tips on how I could replicate the pattern on Ea here on the IBO Lance?

>Paint red
>Mask in the shapes of the pattern
>Paint black
>Remove mask

>>5705102
lots, LOTS of masking

>>5705110
>>5705112
What about some scribing?

>>5705102
Bald gerde looks so wrong

>>5705187
Would work if you didn't mind thinner red lines as opposed to the thick red lines.

>>5705187
IMO, it'd be easier just to mask. Like >>5705110 said, just paint red, mask the shape, and then paint everything else black. Easier than engraving a bunch of lines and then still having to paint it. Plus, the red lines on Ea don't really have any depth.

>>5705254
>>5705254
Yeah, scribing would make for some really thin lines anyway. I'm a scrub so I'm gonna have to take some liberties with the pattern.

>>5705325
What you can do for the pattern is put the masking tape on those paper-sized transparent pieces of plastic, cut the pattern, peel the tape from the plastic, and apply it to the sword.

>>5702716
>bulky and evil looking

http://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby-Custom-Gunpla-Builders/dp/B003VPYN2C

>>5705352
Ahhh, I see what you mean, that's pretty ingenious. I may not be able to do it exactly just because of the size but I can get something pretty close now that I know what to do. Thanks anon.

>>5705432
you could also cover the surface you'll be painting on with masking tape then start trimming the excess to take the shape of the canvas.

what you get is something like a cast you can unwrap and use as a base for your stencils.

>>5704402
anyone?

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>>5702693
It's not particularly bulky, but the Graze Ritter has a Roman helmet.

Or if you just want bulky and evil, grab a Zaku. Can't go wrong with Zaku.

>>5705624
They scale great with certain kits. :^)

>>5704402
I vaguely remember vegeta8259 using them on the 1/100 Barbatos.

>>5704402
>>5705624
>being so lazy you won't use google
>bumping your own lazy question

I googled around for like 2 mins to discover ALL koto MSG parts are essentially 1/100, you fucking idiot.

>>5705655
Is it me or do IBO characters tend to look like dogs

>>5705685
Carta's meant to look like a fox.

>>5705685
Carta and Atra look like dogs.

How often does HLJ run sales on gunpla? I have some kits sitting in the private warehouse that will need to ship out in a couple weeks and I'm hoping to add to the order on the cheap.

>>5705974
Pretty often desu, you might luck out.

>>5705550
Yeah ,that's more manageable and I think it would give me good results.

>>5703088
M-maybe treat it as a battle wound
Hang in there friend

>>5705675
You do realize that "1/100" isn't a set size and that their own 1/100 Frame Arms line (Who are often used to model MSG parts) is between typical HG and MG in size right?

Koto's MSG stuff can be hit or miss in terms of scale depending on the specific kit you are looking at using the part towards, even if it's listed as 1/100.

It would still help if anon specified exactly what kit he wanted the hands for though.

June restock list fucking where?

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So, gunpla expo Singapore.

>>5706130
I'm just about to make my way there senpaj

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>>5706130
Limited edition goods include pearl gloss RG Wing Zero Custom and face-down 00 Gundam

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>>5706138

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>>5706146

>>5706146
I like that.

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I'm looking at getting a new MG, not sure which to get. How good is the Zeta 2.0? I love the suit design but the transforming gimmick makes me think it wouldn't be very solid.

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>>5706147
Cute campaign going on.
>Spend 30+ singbucks
>run around the mall
>collect stamps from 4 petit bear guy displays
> redeem exclusive card sticker

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>>5706157
These are GBWC entries. Probably in the junior category or something.

Left is RG mkii straight build. Right is RG mkii straight build with some parts removed.

>>5706166
battle damage

>>5706130
Finally. And the prices are fair from the info.

>$37 gold frame

>>5706180
Shit, I didn't even realise they were opening a P-Bandai branch in SG
About fucking time.

This year's entries are shit

>>5706157
What exactly do you win?

>>I wish there were more groups that did in person or online gunpla events.

The only people who ever seem to run events and competitions here in socal are pretty huge assholes and it sucks cause they kinda seem like the only choice.

>>5706187

I thought Singapore was always an official p-bandai region?

>>5706258
One of the fliers says it's a sticker for ez-link cards. Didn't check it out so don't know what it looks like.

>>5706277
No, it was JP, HK, TW and a limited one in S. KR.

>>5706277
That's tamashii nations only I think.

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The 1/100 Kimaris trooper looks really fucking good.

>>5706281
>>5706282

Oh ok, I guess I was wrong. I was there last when the gundam docks thing was on. I did see a hell of a lot of p-bandai stuff available last time i was there but it must've been all third party sellers.

>tfw no 1/100 tieren on sale

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>6 zeon hankies
>only 2 fed hankies

Cry more zeon scum

>>5703725
It looked like Armored Core for a second

>>5706316
>Don't buy one, don't buy one. It's just a hankie.

>>5702683
Late but I will forever recommend Crossbone Maoh as a first HG

GRAVITY OR SIPHON?

>>5706377
Gravity

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>>5706377
>>5706381
REMOVE GRAVITY
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Let's try again.

WIP on my first painted kit (and my seccond kit in general).

It's a harder than I thought, but it's getting easier every time I do it. You do really learn A LOT when airbrushing.

>>5706386
I think you may have put too much thinner for your red paint

>>5706387
You mean around the thruster nozles? I'd agree, I found handpainting those to be really really hard.

>>5706388
I feel your pain brudda

>>5706387
When painting details like that (with a pencil), is it better to just use a drop of unthinned paint or still thin your paint?

>>5706394
Thin slightly.
I tried painting from a citadel pot with a fine brush, and it was too viscous and the paint refused to part with the brush in small amounts. You'll get none or all at once, not to mention your brush is so dry you leave streaks of paint instead of a smooth line.

Admittedly I might be just lacking in technique

I'm about to build MG Crossbone and I've heard there's something funky about the thighs? Possibly something easily breakable? Can someone fill me in before I start so I don't fuck it up please?

What do you guys use for sanding? I've been using the Tamiya brand sanding paper but it seems to wear out way too fast. I'm wondering if other brands last longer.

>>5706420
Youre thinking the victory, not the crossbone.

>>5706442
3m sanding pads are glorious.
I use my local hobby shop's rebranded chink sandpaper.

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I kinda want this but not really

>>5706460
I feel exactly the same way

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After looking through the clothing section of the gunpla expo, I think the hankie really is the only thing I can afford.

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>>5706468
A zeon jacket. All yours for only $400.

Glad I am not into fashion.

>>5706468
>>5706470
They had mostly the same ludicrously expensive stuff last year too
They should just collab with Uniqlo and then
people will actually buy the stuff

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>>5706467
Its a complicated feel.

>>5706460
It would be good if not for the crotch piece. Should have a crotch like gourai/stiletto/architect.

>>5706476
True. Though I never did like shirts covered with a giant illustration/design/character. Feels weird to me.

Maybe a small head design somewhere. Not noticeable unless you look.

>Gunpla fashion thread

>>5706490
Could probably glue a skirt on, or give her spats(arguably superior) and call it a day

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>>5706287
>somehow still fucking managed to have more details than the 1/144 one
the absolute madmen

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It's time to upgrade from the Chinese single-action that came with my hose.

This is what I want, yes?

>>5706516
a solid airbrush, I upgraded it to a badger renegade krome yet I still find myself using it for priming.

>>5706490
When my red one comes in I'm just going to file/sand off the mold lines and paint the whole pelvis piece black.

>>5706449
Are you 100% sure? Because I'm pretty positive I've heard "a weird thigh mechanism" mentioned regarding the Crossbone. I'm mostly sure because I've never looked into reviews or...well, pretty much anything about the Victory.

>>5706536
give her a burqa while you're at it

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Oh look, Koto is still making robots.

Why isn't there a chisel-style X-Acto blade where the edge runs parallel to the handle?

>>5706603
>Why isn't there a chisel where the edge runs parallel to the handle
>chisels how do they work.jpg

>>5706604
It's not like I'm going to be chiseling with it.

>>5706602
Damn.
That thing looks pretty neat.

>>5706316
Of course they have less fed hankies, they don't need as many, while they have probably restocked the Zeon ones multiple times to satisfy demand.

Just like GMs and Zakus.

>>5706602
oh shit nigger that super cool yes finally

>>5706627
3 times the salt

>>5706602
Is that a Kshatriya wing

>>5706656
>koto releases 1/100 totally-not-kshatriya under frame arms label
>asshurt ensues

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>>5706844
Bandai's been ripping off their msg weapons for a while now so I don't see a problem.

>>5706377
>>5706383
Silly Zeke, Gundam can't tachiagare on the daichi without gravity. It'll just flail around like a lost space duck like you and your one eyed pals.

That said, what is a siphon?

>>5706863
Wasn't that a rip off from XN Raiser?

>>5706873
Look up "Kotobukiya unite sword". Almost the same outline/shape, same three little blades sticking off it, same exact gimmick.

>>5706602
Woah, what is this? I know it says Frame Arms, but is it really Frame Arms? It's really impressive what they can do with the frame if it is.

And yeah, like another anon said, it looks like one of the bell pepper's binders.

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Can anyone help me out with this? I'm getting this model I just want to know is the outline in this model been drawn or does it come like this out of the box? If not should I use the black or grey marker? Appreciated

Translated restock list
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iDQXNM56s6aGj_AJASi1HELsBBt5df2g8v2z43GKk7o/edit?usp=sharing

>>5706938
>GM 2.0 restock never

Fuck Bandai seriously. It's not like it's from some dead era like AGE

>>5706915

http://dalong.net/review/rg/rg03/rg03_p.htm

>black or grey
whatever you want, or even a mechanical pencil.

>>5706963
So you mean it doesn't come like this out of the box? I hate doing the extra work

>>5706979
Stick to figures then.

>>5706979
Maybe this is the wrong hobby for you. You know you also have to build this thing, right?

>>5706986
>>5706988
I mean I don't mind it but I always intend to mess it up, it doesn't stand out really well after, looks abit messy

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>>5706155
it's good and bad. good as in it looks good once built. but when you try to pose it it's annoying. the transforming gimmick makes the legs hard to move and pose without them coming out of the plastic clip that holds them in. and its also a pain to make it stand up because of the heavy backpack and because the feet don't stay solid because of the transforming gimmick. posing is also limited because you have to use the stand that it comes with. it looks cool when its standing next to the MKII with the bases snapped together though.

>>5707038
look into Robot Damashii then

>>5704244
Citadel has a good wash set, but I don't think I'd recommend a wash for panel lining, it doesn't show up dark enough. Mix a bit of mineral spirits with some black oil paint and use that instead.

>>5707061
>>5704244
Also, Bandai makes a small marker specifically for panel lining. You can give that one a shot too.

>>5706602
Bishoujo version when?

>>5706979

You do know that RGs are incredibly detailed and made of a fuckload of small parts right?

>>5707060
RD don't really come pre-lined either.

>>5703748
I don't even paint, aside from weathering. I panel line, decal, topcoat, weather it, then topcoat it again.

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>>5706155
I like it, but you would be right in being worried about the transforming gimmick. I transformed it once and never did it again. It's a real pain in the ass to do so and the result isn't even that impressive. The instructions don't help at all either, but I'd look up a video on how to transform it and do it yourself. Only then will you understand how the all joints are (and aren't) supposed to connect in MS mode. I'd say go with the RG if you really like the wave rider mode.

In mobile suit mode it's decently posable. The only consistent issue I had was were the legs connect to the waist, but once you jam it in just right it stays put. If anything, pick it up because Zeta Gundam is best Gundam.

What's the best gold metallic spray paint?

>>5706460
>>5706467

If you want a cute little plastic girl you can just get her. There's no shame.

>>5706480
pedofile

>>5707038
you just have to clean up a bit afterwards. if you use gundam marker you can use an eraser to make it neat.

>>5704661
A dinosaur

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>check restock list
>all that SEED shit

>>5707265
>not buying 300 yen zaku warriors for testing.

Quick question: is it worth subscribing to Genessis-Models for the step-by-step builds or advanced techniques? Anyone here subscribed already?

>>5706880
>>5706863
Not to mention the Gatling gun and many other addons that Bandai has been ripping from the MSG line.

>>5706394
I think it depends on the type of paint you're using, some paints work fine just from the bottle for that type of detail, what kind are you using?

>>5707404
Vallejo acrylic, but I'm thinking of getting some enamel for the detailing so that I can safely remove screw ups

panelwashing sucks desu

takes way longer than lining with markers for inconsistent results.

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>>5707512
but with better results.
lining with markers looks pretty bad in comparison.

>>5707570
>oversized image
>unwelded seams
>panelwash spots not cleaned off
yeah you really sold me

>>5707580
>oversized so you can see the detail
>4 years old image not indicative of current skill
Im not perfect but I posted this pic so you can see the areas where it was used effectively.
Gundam marker doesn't work that well on painted kits.

>>5707586
I'll happily admit that markers don't work well on painted kits, but you're avin' a giggle m8 if you think that that wash looks decent.

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>>5707591
it looks good from a distance

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>>5707599
desu at a distance, I'm not seeing much difference aside from different colours.

>>5707586
I think he was talking about file size.

>>5707617
I see it. The gundam markers have a pen-ish quality. idk how to describe it but it look like it was filled in with a bic pen

>>5707626
Okay well, I'll be sure to start building to appease your autistic je ne sais quois then.

>>5707636
Look at a pro using the panel wash and then tell me its not worth it.
You wont.

>>5707646
>look at a pro
I'm not a pro, desu. What pros can do with gunpla isn't a determining factor for how I do gunpla. I tried panel-washing and I wasn't a fan.

>>5707656
>I'm not a pro, desu. What pros can do with gunpla isn't a determining factor for how I do gunpla. I tried panel-washing and I wasn't a fan.

Don't you think we should aspire to be like the pros. If the majority of pro modelers prefer the wash there must be a reason.
Of course you're not going to get the same results as them the first few tries but eventually you will.

>>5707666
No, Satan. I think we should be realistic about what we want out our hobbies and not act like shounen protagonists since anime isn't real.

>>5706938
>EX Ships getting reissued
>It's all seed shit

why

>No IBO reissues

weird

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>>5707673
it is real and I'll prove it!! BELIEVE IT!

In all seriousness why wouldn't you emulate the people that are better than you to increase your skill. Thats how people get better at things, practice and studying the greats.

We should be realistic and just not try to get better at our hobbies and lie to ourselves and say that our amatuer techniques give results just as good as pro techniques without all the work?

>>5707700
Yeah, I'll subscribe that to that philosophy. If I'm content with how I build, why should I give a fuck about how anyone else does?

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>>5706938
>Dual Gundam

Never even watched Seed, but Y'zak is a qt so I'll be picking these up. Odd, I've been thinking about getting this thing all day

So these will be up at HLJ right?

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>>5707706
> If I'm content with how I build, why should I give a fuck about how anyone else does?

Oh, my bad I mistook you for someone who wanted to improve.

>>5707711
Sick ad-hom attack, senpai. Don't have any real points so you're trying to bring me down?

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>>5707717
bruh you said you were content with how you build and thats fine.
that implies you don't want to change how you build.
I'm not content so I'm learning and expiramenting everyday.

>>5707730
Holy hell that's a nice diorama. That's the level of skill I'd love to hit someday.

>>5707710
you'll get it if you order now

>>5707730
>I'm not content so I'm learning and expiramenting everyday.
Always a good thing but it's not worth putting down people who are happy doing what they are doing even if they could improve.

>>5707745
I didn't even put you down man I was just trying to show you washes look better and are worth the effort and when you said you were content with your builds I dropped it and stopped trying to convince you lol

>>5706460

>it's just a Materia with Architect arms and fucked up Gourai legs

I can't justify buying one just for the head, no matter how nice the head is.

>>5707683
IBO is getting a Grimgerde 1/100 Re-issue. Otherwise, yea weird.

>>5707806
You forgot your pic senpai.

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Am I really supposed to panelwash all these fucking rivets? Shit like this is why Zeon lost the war.

also inb4 paint spill, took care of it after I took the picture.

>>5707813
shhhhhh you didn't see anything

>>5707817
Just do a panelwash.

>>5707817
Just give them a brush with a dark wash?

>>5707825
>am I supposed to panelwash all these rivets
>just do a panelwash
o-oh

>>5707829
Well there's not much else to do, unless you want to leave them bare.

>>5707829
or replace them with metal rivets?

>>5707849
how the fuck is that quicker than washing them

>>5707852
its not, just another option.
Leave it bare
wash it
add rivets.

thats about it.

>>5707852
He didn't say it was?

Those rivets could be lines in no time just using a pour pen, cotton swab and some rubbing alchohol.

>>5707852
Sometimes you just have to take longer to get the quality you want.

>>5707797
Its based off fumikane's OC donut steel gourai, where he just moved the parts around. Thats why it has reverse gourai legs and architect arms.

It just didn't translate well I guess.

Also ponytail(s) my man, shes super cute. If only it came with the original sword set

>>5707817
>>5707825
newfag here, what does the term panelwash mean?

>>5708212
watered down paint. It seeps into crevices but keeps off the large flat parts.

good for showing hidden detail.

>>5708212
You know panel line markers, the ones with the ink? It's like that, but instead you use a brush to apply paint that's been thinned a lot so it flows through all the little channels very easily. Worth a google if you want to see a tutorial.

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Hey so sorry, but I have a few questions. I just purchased cutie online for like 20 bucks, the only problem is that I don't like some of the stickers she comes with and wanted to try my hand at painting her details. The only problem is that I've only really painted warhammer minis, and I feel like I've bitten off more than I can chew. Anyway my question is how would I go about painting it? Is there any specific paints or would acrylics work? Do I need to prime it or does it stick fine? And if it doesn't need primed would it need a gloss coat to protect it? Most likely these are dumb questions but I've never painted a model like this where the parts come colored, Like I've said, I've only primed and painted warhammer minis

>>5708214
>>5708215
isn't that pretty much the same technique as using one of the markers and wiping away the excess? excuse my ignorance.

>>5708225
Nah. One's ink, one's paint. The ink, that is to say the markers, have a pretty chunky-sized nib, making it tricky to get into tiny areas. While the marker can leave inconsistencies due to say, a speck of dust in the felt tip, the paint can leave inconsistencies due to say, having left the jar open a bit too long and having the paint and thinner separate.

>>5708224
SSDD. Biggest difference is in the size. Also, I HIGHLY suggest priming, it'll help you a lot. If you've got an airbrush though, you'll have an even easier time versus handpainting. For the most part though, the same paint you'd use for minis will work.

>>5708224
Yeah you better be fucking sorry for buying that abortion of a kit.

>>5708229
Thanks! Also I believe she has some softer rubber parts, her skirt I think, should i Prime away on that or just avoid it?

>>5708247
Runner will tell you what type of plastic it is. Just go from there, I know one type of plastic, ABS I think, doesn't like certain types of primer.

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>>5708197
fumikane's custom was kinda shit too, so no big difference

>>5708269
Its not too bad

>>5708253
Yeah, ABS gets really angry with some lacquer and enamel thinners, and tends to shatter.

>>5708224
You'll probably want a flat coat at the end to protect it. Gloss on Super Fumina would be weird. Also Acrylic's fine, the only issue with it is with moving parts, and some acrylic primers are ass for these kind of things. As much as I love Vallejo's paints in general, their primer is a bit sucky for gunpla.

>>5708247
>>5708253

Super Fumina uses that shitty rubber for the headband and skirt. You can't paint them as the paint will not stick to it and will rub off easily. Also be careful removing nubs from it as it gouges easily and they cannot be fixed.

>>5708311
>and skirt.

I mean apron.

>>5708311
Well that's gross.

Hello
i have been for 4chan for some time, and recently have begon to visit /toy/ more.
I have noticed some very fine and detaled robots, they are useually tall, long laged with small feets, and giant chest. Since i am new to these creators figures, it would be very nice to hear about them. please tell me what there are called and where they original where created.

>>5708333
give us a rough MSPaint sketch

>>5708333
Five Star Stories sound right?

>>5708337
of what, may i ask? avd why?
>>5708338

excuse me sir, i do not understand?

>>5708349
Something like this: http://www.tomopop.com/volks-and-wave-show-off-their-stunning-new-five-star-stories-mecha-kits--11177.phtml

>>5708253
>>5708306
Thank you guys, one last question, should I prime the parts in the sprues or assemble them first

>>5708435
Don't do shit to models when they're on the runners, are you crazy

>>5708435
Well, there's no real sense priming them on the spruces as you'll just have to re-prime them after (nub removal and such)

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So I've been considering picking up a Tsugumori figure for a while now, absolutely adore the design.

Now, I've built gunpla for a decade, but Koto never rubbed me the right way for quality plamo. There's also a Riobot and Figma version out there, what do you guys think is the best choice?

Or maybe I'll just save for the Chogokin GaoGaiGar Instead.

>>5708439
This.

>>5708463

Riobot version is by far your best choice if you're really into it.

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I have some old Evangelion kits that were made back when you had to paint to get it to look like the completed model in the instructions, Don't have a camera right now, but imagine this except completely molded in red. What's the best kind of paint to use for something like this if I'm planning on just using brushes? I don't want to spend a lot on Mr Color or something fancy only to realize I can get the same colors in 15 minutes by going to a hobby store. Sorry for not gundam but I'd like to use this kit as a way to get into painting.

>>5708523
Vallejo is the best for handpainting. Other than that try Citadel or Testors enamels.

>>5708542
Those engines looks like my cruser blade thumbdrive.
Can't help but think it looks kinda stupid

>>5708545
>can't unsee
fuck

>>5708542
I like it.

>Finish my custom MG Star Build Strike
>Too big to fit in my Detolf now
Aw shit... I should have thought that through...

>>5707710
It seems so weird that they'd reprint both the 1/144 NG and HGCE of the duel

>>5708437
Well, if you're not painting it doesn't hurt to do a wash in advance

>>5708572
Delta formation

>>5708563
How could SBS be too big? Universe booster effects?

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sd barbatos form 1 - 6 + kutan

>>5707730
>>5707750
Not the other anon, but your acting like a douche towards him and he is right in what he is saying. If he is content with the level of his building than thats fine. There is no reason for you to act high and mighty about your own just because you think your better.

Just be glad people are actually trying to get into gunpla in the first place instead of brushing everyone off that isn't part of the 1337-club-mac-profest.

>>5708581
I made new effects to replace the shitty ones the booster came with. Side effect being that the model with them is like 15-16 inches wide now.

I'll post pictures probably saturday after I can do a photoshoot.

There's also a sort of plavsky effect that shows up under focused light, no idea if I can catch that well with my camera though outside of video.

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>>5708549

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http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-GDM-3057&page=top
About fucking time we got a new RG kit, it's been what, 2 years since the last one?

>little, tiny piece
>nub is same size as piece

fucking

>>5708596
The best part is sanding after that.

>>5708595
OO Qan[T] just came out this week, you mong

>>5708596
>sanded away the piece leaving the nub

>>5708595
The beam effect looks really nice.

>>5708595
>About fucking time we got a new RG kit, it's been what, 2 years since the last one?
Were you hibernating for the past 2 years?

>>5708595
I'm going to assume you meant new RG frame, in which case the last one was the Red Frame Astray, which came out last year.

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Just pre-ordered this. By dalong page I guess it will be a very fun plamo, especially the plastic rivets, it is one of the few robot plamo to have them as far as I know.

Also, a lot of restocks of Votoms stuff from Wave and Bandai, if you guys want to buy some of them you should hurry, because we don't get them too often.

>>5708585
just trying to spread the gospel of the panel wash to some of you heathens

>>5708583
Is that a totally new SD BB Barbatos or just the shitty SDEX with new accessories?

>>5708634
"BB Senshi No.401 Gundam Barbatos DX Plastic Model" - Amiami

but the mace looks like it's from the sd ex line

>>5708463
I have the riobot and the older koto kit. The riobot is great, but with kinda weak shoulders, The koto kit is ok, nothing to really make it special since its mostly flat panels. I've heard the figma is good, and there's a new koto kit with the sword, but as >>5708471 said, Riobot, would be my reccomendation. Good luck finding one under 100 through.

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>>5708634
It's the shitty sd ex barbatos + new accessory
Proof? They didnt even fix the hollow legs

After building four MG gundams, I can't help gut feel that nearly ever last one of them has had some out of the box mold/tolerance issues that borderline ruin the figure.

MG Gundam Deathscythe's skirt pieces fly off at a moments notice and his wings don't slot together when you fold them cloak style as shown in the instructions without a generous amount of fiddling and force. Granted, this was my first MG build so some issues are to be expected.

Gundam Exia Dark Matter has a wrist joint that constantly sinks in too far during posing causing the hand to fall off and she has a terrible time grasping any of her weapons. On top of that her hip holsters for her big badass swords like to stress the hip joint unnecessarily. and have caused it to pop apart while getting them out or putting them away.

My latest build, Gundam Unicorn 02 Banshee, has an ankle that refuses to hold together during posing and the transformation to Destroy Mode is finnicky as fuck, also the waist refuses to hold tightly together and often separates top and bottom during posing and transformation.

My Gundam XX is the one with the least panels, only problem is his arm flap pegs like to pop out of their sockets a bit much.

Honestly I have a lot less trouble with the HG scale, no real problems there. But they are just so tiny, it's hardly satisfying to build and they look far less impressive.

Are these problems just a part of the hobby or is it a flaw in my construction?

>>5708659
>Exia Dark Matter
>she
>her
>Gundam XX

>>5708660
Gundamn Double X, whatever.

Also, The Exia frame looks extremely feminine to me for some reason. I don't know why.

>>5708661
Abbreviation is DX, m8.

New thread: >>5708709

>>5706130
P-bandai.usa when?!?!?!

>>5706584
>google.com

>>5706146
Tooouch it

So I'm considering buing the Kimaris Trooper. Does any1 know if it is any good and if not what should I buy for the same price???