Welcome to the Gunpla/Plamo General

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***Non-Gundam Group Build***

So this is pretty straightforward, build something that isn't Gundam. I literally do not care what it is, if it's not Gundam it counts (and just to get this out of the way, Bandai is fine). I do not require full paint jobs this time either, as I know the vast majority of people here build Bandai and that's it.

This is also not a prize build, but a regular group build.


Submit to [email protected].
Due Date: March 1st, 2017.

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I'm about to start my first model kit. (MG RX78 3.0). Are my supplies enough, or am I missing anything? I'm planning to use glue to erase seam lines and glue non-moving parts. Should I only use glue after completely assembling/panel lining the figure? Also, is my glue appropriate?

>>6072140
It looks like you should have all the tools you need. I couldnt think of anything you could pick up, also ive never done seam line removal but the the last few videos i watched the people in the videos did use that Tamiya Cement

>>6072140
You should get a cheap kit to try the seam removal first.
Also, part of the appeal of MGs is the inner frame, if you glue it you can't have access to it later

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>>6072140
if you are not planning to gloss coat your entire kit before lining it, enamel wash and especially enamel thinner is a very bad idea

>>6072134
Is that even a plamo? Looks like the Impact figure.

>>6072158
Why would it be a bad idea?

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>>6072164

>>6072175
But it's out of print isn't it

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>>6072172
because your kit might literally crumble into pieces

>>6072178
So the thinner would weaken/dissolve the plastic? Should I still go ahead with it? Or should I buy a bottle of top-coat? My local hobby store is an hour away though, which sucks.

Also, I'm slightly confused about the order in which I should do things. Right now, to my understanding, it's:
1. Build model
2. apply decals/stickers ?
3. Top-coat
4. Enamel panel lining

If I wanted to paint anything, which step would it be?

>>6072140
singapoor? You forgot sandpaper, sanding files arent enough. Don't use cement, especially on your first mg kit, you're gonna slop it all over the place and fuck everything up
Go read the gunpla guide and some other basic tutorials first before you dive in.

>>6072172
Panel lines are basically weak spots in the plastic, pool too much thinner in the valleys and its gonna get fucked

>>6072185
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Tr8UyF2Xg5Ojqw0sxcO7oIG7IIsJPes3lMO5pHZKu5o

http://otakurevolution.com/content/laymans-gunpla-guide

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/diy/index.html

>>6072140
If it's Singapore arh, don't need to buy anything extra, all the shops you need your supplies from are nearby. Just go pick them up if you find that you need something.

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http://p-bandai.jp/hobby/special-1000007065/

>>6072229
Would prefer a 2.0 for the Gouf Custom.

>>6071913
You sound like you are already giving up. Do your best! Put your heart, soul and time into this kit - do it for your friends, your family, even do it for us. Take pride in your work, strive to be the best while being humble about it. It's harder to go against doubt than it is to go against a second place winner.

>>6072006
I want to say that, but there was Crystal Skull. But yeah, Indy was a man of great taste in women, holy relics and ticket handling.

>>6072036
I had taken two major sedatives around that time. The fact I was somewhat coherent shocks me.

Where can I find some god damned Tamiya panel line accent color? I swear to god everywhere I look they're out of stock or outrageously expensive or ships from japan.

>>6072212
Any reccomendations?

>>6072242
HDB 五金店
Daiso
Artfriend
Hobby point
Hobby art gallery
M workshop

>>6072242
Miniature hobby for military kits and some supplies, hobby kulture. Being in SG also means easy access to taobao.

Watch out for seasonal sales by departmental stores too, they have been very competitively priced recently.

>>6071915
>The Ver. Ka kit is bigger than the OVA ver. and has waterslides.
Another anon here, but I thought they are the same size, ie. OVA ver is just updated ver Ka?

>>6072249
O and hobbymate's new shop at fortune center. They brought in the full vallejo range

>>6072229
this is a good example of the type of shit that should be p-bandai

>>6072263
I would advice against hobbymate. If you can taobao thats 70% of his stock right there at a much cheaper price. The only thing he's good for is H&S replacement parts and rarer western modelling supplies.

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Not sure if this is real or fake, still would make for an interesting kit.

>>6072279
I want it to be real. It has a Hazel vibe to it which I really love.

>>6072279
Gundam Half-Ass

>>6072279
nice and thiccccccc

Bandai TIE fighters
>Vanilla
>Advanced
>Interceptor
>First Order
>First Order/Special Forces
Pick one and one only.

>>6072315
Interceptor, always.

>>6072315
Interceptor, no question

>>6072315
>Star Wars Fast Order Special Force Thai Fighter 1/72
always gets me

>>6072235
Not giving up, just not really looking forward to it

>>6072327
5555555

>>6072321
>>6072323
And which *-wing to go with it?
>X
>Y
>A

>>6072327
>Star Wars Fast Order Special Force Thai Fighter 1/72
>Amazon
These tranlators are really underpaid

>>6072333
An Interceptor wing

>>6072333
I love the A-Wing personally, but an X-Wing is pretty much the default choice if you're going for a dogfight type of thing.

When does /toy/ use waterslides, as they build or after the kit's complete?

Asking for the 3.0 and Nu Ver Ka

>>6072344
After

>>6072333
Any because they're all rebel scum and should be purged

>>6072346
I never did understand why the Rebels are considered heroes, since the worst thing the Empire did in the films was destroy Alderann.

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>>6072397
"why are the rebels heroes, i mean, their enemy only destroyed an inhabited city-planet"

>>6072406
Rebels did the same in destroying the Death Star, that was large enough to be considered an inhabited artificial planetoid. But seriously, give me one example of governmental/non-Vader evil that the Empire does in the films.

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>>6072409
attacking a diplomatic vessel. which was their first on-screen action. and im fairly certain destroying a military installation barely the size a moon doesn't compare to destroying a civilian planet.

>>6072409
Order 66, which arguably was central to the Empire's formation.

>>6072409
Wookie slaves on said death stars.
Plus the rebels fucked up and let an emo kid rebuild that empire

>>6072412
Blockade runner, military not diplomatic

>>6072412
Well, to play Devils Advocate, Leia had plans for a weapon of mass destruction, and was trying to escape the Empire on a military ship. The destruction of Alderann was more of a police action/martial law thing I felt. It's not exactly the Empires fault that Vader took it so personal and had a murderboner while doing it.

>>6072414
That's like saying America or any other nation/country that had a violent change of power is evil because of how it was formed. Gotta disagree Anon.

>>6072430
>That's like saying America or any other nation/country that had a violent change of power is evil because of how it was formed.

Yes, America was formed by having the British troops kill their officers via an implanted command by General Washington, have them join the American army, then Washington proceeded to rule the 13 colonies like a dictator while he and Alexander Hamilton made a massive ship of the line to destroy entire countries in one salvo.

Shit that sounds like a good plot.

>>6072438
would watch/10

>>6072438
put rebelling Jefferson in a mech and you have a bitching idea.

>>6072333
A wing

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Has anyone used either the Mr Line Chisel Circle or the Wave Carving Needle?

I want to try scribing some circle/rounded shapes and was wondering if anyone had any experience with these tools before buying.

>>6072438
I'm the Empire dindu noffin Anon, and I love your argument. That also needs to be a movie or book.

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>>6072549
You can use generic brands of the same tools and get things done. Carbide scriber and needles with handles from a Home Depot have helped me do it. Posting an example done with a template, sorry for phone posting.

Come on Amazon, I know it's the busiest shipping time of the year but it has been 4 days now. Ship my packages already.

anyone had any success ordering replacement parts lately who could offer some guidance? i live in Canada and lost a part off one of my favourites when i was moving

>>6072175
Thanks

well placentia ca anon. i hope you enjoy your kit

>>6072573
>amazon shipping on busiest time of the year
Knowing them, they're gonna wait another week and ship it a couple of days before Christmas

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hey guys. I'm wanting to know what is a good 1/60 kit that's non PG. That price/skill level is beyond me but I am craving another titan to build after Finishing Shining Gundam

>>6072778
Go even further beyond and get a 1/48 RX-78-2 or Zaku II

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>>6072241
Anyone?

>>6073040
I got mine off Amazon. Not sure where else you'd be able to find it.

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Your gifts arrived MD anon! Thanks a ton, the cookies taste great. I'll unwrap one on my birthday and the other ones on Christmas.

>>6073040
I'm fairly sure a certain chemical in the stuff makes it hard to import to the US in large quantities. You're better off looking at enamel paint and lighter fluid.

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I made more progress on pic related today. I was really surprised at the backpack, I thought it would be way huger.

Also, looks like this anon is getting a MG Sazabi for Christmas. /blogpost

>>6073323
>/blogpost

>>6072241
Did you go to a hobby store yet?

>>6072540
>>6072334
>>6072337
>>6072346
Aaaand I've placed an order for the TIE Interceptor last night. I'll enter the group build with it, yay for me.

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Picked up Efreet Custom at suggestion of /m/'s gunpla general. Was this or Ver Ka V-2 Gundam, whose design I wasn't particularly fond of.

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Thanks santa. Much love.

>tfw not rich enough to sugar daddy

>>6073568
You have a few more coming

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>>6073573
If you only knew how bad it really was

Anyone know the most affordable place to buy a ver Ka Thunderbolt kit with the premium decals?

Interested in owning one but waiting for the campaign.

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>>6073587
I wish I had a back log lol, btw these both were fun kits to build

>>6073594
Amazon has for $80, free shipping with 2 day delivery. Cheapest I've seen
https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby-Gundam-Thunderbolt-Building/dp/B01FDBHGKC

>>6073604
Line and top coat them at least if you haven't.

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>>6073604
BOI. THANKS SO MUCH. I wasn't expecting to get all these kits! I really hope this thing is stable since its transforms! I also found a barbatos lupus in my mail box!!!

>>6073611
My panel pen ran out and I've got no top coat :( and since you were so generous I thought I'd get you your top 4 kits

>>6073612
Noice. Delta4lyfe.

Could hardware store paint thinner be used to clean hand and air brushes? I only use enamel and acrylics. Also is there any difference between paint thinner and lacquer thinner?

Kshatriya, Gouf 2.0 or Kampfer?

>>6073615
Wait a minute TOP 4? There's another one coming? Okay I have too many kits now.

>>6073625
Yes.

>>6073625
Yep. There are many types of paint thinners, lacquers are just one of them

>>6073633
Lol the f-91 should be there soon

>>6073634
>>6073637
Just to clear up things, I was planning to buy lacquer thinner for cleaning but my dad said we have left over paint thinner lying around. I'll check later what kind of thinner it is since he keeps saying paint thinner when I ask if it was lacquer thinner or should I just buy lacquer thinner?

>>6073610

Thank you very much.

>>6073610

I don't think that's the premium.

>>6073645
Paint terminology is quite confusing, read this article first if you haven't
http://www.scalemodelguide.com/painting-weathering/painting-guide/paint-types/

Most diy-store paint thinners are turpentine/mineral spirits, so they will be strong enough to clean acrylics and enamels but not modelling lacquers (cellulose paint)

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DId anyone pick up the Kotobukiya Eva 01 TV version yet? I have a payment due, just waiting to get paid before I drop the funds for it. It looks really good to me. Gonna try some painting on it and maybe just a dull coat for the finished model.

>>6073645
Keep in mind that just because you're cleaning with it that you will still need some sort of ventilation and respirator if you are working indoors. Fumes are fumes.

>>6073801
Got it

>>6073746
I did, but I'm still waiting for it in the mail. Based on preview pics the articulation looks good, and judging by the the runners it'll have really good color separation.

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Man just finished this big boy

Oob, haven't decaled or panel lined yet. Only things extra are two beam blades and a HG mOno eye sticker.

Such a comfy kit, surprisingly easy build considering the size. Lots of shelf presence but pose able despite the fuckhuge armour parts.

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http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/hayamimi/hayamimi-95668/

Blu-ray bundled kits for the fag anime.

Looks like they've just bundled an innocentia head with the architect body and materia limbs. Eye decals are probably from innocentia too?

Anyway gourai looks super cute so it's okay

>>6073872
Nice. Starting my Kshatriya tomorrow. According to stats on it, even the HG version is 9" tall

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>>6073872
Close up of the mono eye. Can't believe Bandai didn't include a sticker for a kit this expensive.

Also if you buy it I hope you like yellow

>>6072134
Oh shit my image got used. I better get on that weathering.

>>6072177
It's impossible to find new, but I managed to get mine off yahoo auctions japan through a proxy site.

>>6072229
Daaang that orange is nice

How often do you guys use a respirator or mask?

>>6073935
whenever im sanding or painting

>>6073955
Even when working with acrylics?

>>6073630

where can you find a kampfer? I vote kampfer btw.

>>6073872
Nice build man, i got the mg o from hlj as part of their sale. Wrapped it up for christmas along with the mk2 2.0

>>6073958
https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby-MS-18E-KAMPFER-Master/dp/B00030EU3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481869264&sr=8-1&keywords=mg+kampfer

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I just discovered this kit and it set off my nostalgia boner, does anyone happen to have one?

Wondering if it's worth the $30-50.

>>6072279
It's too covered up. It needs more unnecessary holes and weakpoints that will never be targeted.

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Couple I just copped up the street from base.. how did I do for 2800 and 750 yen respectively?

I kinda want to kitbash an Efreet with a Gouf and Efreet Schneid

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Avalanche Exia?

More like Avalanche sexy, ja!

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>>6074036
do it then

Leo guy here again. Was there ever a Leo commander variant somewhere? Not the red/blue buff guy or girl Leos, but like a zaku commander with a horn.

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>>6074043
This one?

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Just saw this listed on amiami, is this a reissue or a new Zaku II kit?? It is listed as MS-06F-2 Zaku II Type F2 (Zeon Ver.) (HGUC)

I'm very interested in this, just wondering if there's any known issues with this kit, if it's a reissue. I like the level of detail and how slightly thicker it is than the other HG Zakus

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>>6074044
Oh that's the red buff guy I was trying to avoid. I mean like a straight up grunt variant commander like pic related. Not an ace custom

>>6074046
That's a reissue kit. F2 zaku is one of the more solid variants. It's shorter, fatter, but looks more mean. IT has more accessories, like grenades, mmp80 and M4 style zaku machiengun. It's much better than the original HGUC, and its frame was reused for the Hi Mobility HGUCs and the Zaku Amazing.

>>6074052

I like the shorter, fatter, meaner Zaku IIs. I guess I'm getting this if I can find it at a store nearby.

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>>6074049
Well, there's the Leo Greif, but otherwise, its just standard Leos, Buff McHuge Shoulders Leo, Cape Leo and Girl Leo

>>6074052
also, thanks anon. that was the exact info I was looking for. I was about to pull the trigger on the RDs but I guess I'll get a couple of this instead.

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What does everyone paint under the clear parts of the gundam, like where the circuitry would be? The shoulders of this gundam has transparent bits and you can see the mechanical parts underneath, any suggestions?

Is it true that you can buy individual runners at hobby shops in Japan?

>>6074069
Paint really shiny silver.

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Thank you so much, Oklahoma bro. I'll be mailing your gifts first thing tomorrow morning

>>6073998
This hg kit appears to be old and smells of mothballs. The fit is pretty bad and it most defiantly requires glue. What did I buy here?

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>>6074054
It comes in EFSF white too since it shows up as a stolen MS in 0083 for training Kou.

>>6074056
Go for it, I've got like 6 F2s. It's fucking amazing.

>>6074055
Ah damn, that's too similar to the Tallgeese. I'll just make some imaginary one with the TG's head. Thanks man.

>>6074082
A really, really old kit.

>>6073630
Gouf
Kampfer is sadly dated

>>6074082
Ewac zack? A kit that deserves an update that's what

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My most recent build

>>6074113
It did get one though, back in 2009. Which, I mean, is pretty dated by now, but it could be considered "modern" and is worlds better than what anon bought.

>>6074127
>HGUC EWAC Zack wasn't 2009
>Dalong check it
>it was

holy fuck, it felt like it was from 2005 since it was using the 2000 Hi Zack.

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Monster hunter now.

>>6074147
Should be a Metal gear Ray kit instead

>>6074152
knowing bandai, it is a budget RAY

glad i don;t own any IBO stuffs

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>>6074090
Are those the razor concepts 3d printed Leo parts? How are they? I'm thinking about trying em too.

Also to a degree the Leo Cannon is the commander version.

What does /toy/ think about this shading technique?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lsk1RC1yGE&index=9&list=FL-ryDBb4bO4pcklQQAVeeZQ&t=237s

Also, would this grey lining marker be good for a RG exia?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mr-Hobby-GM02-Gundam-Marker-Gray-Fine-tip-for-panel-lines-GUNZE-/381019084219?hash=item58b681d5bb:g:P1UAAMXQ2dBSFHRc

>>6074174
I'm lazy, so that's exactly how I "preshade" my kits. Also, I personally prefer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-TOO-Copic-Multiliner-Warm-Gray-3-nibs-0-03-0-05-0-1mm-for-Anime-Manga-Comic-/121950097741?hash=item1c64cad14d:g:bKgAAOSwDwtUpaXl

for panel lining, .05 is optimal. But it's kinda not recommended for narrow panel lines, so get a pour type Gundam Marker instead.

>>6074175
Fuck, posted wrong link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BANDAI-GUNDAM-MARKER-PEN-DETAIL-LINER-GM02-GREY-COLOR-/191868837437?hash=item2cac461e3d:g:ctsAAOSwqRdXMbRC

Also, the copic one is pretty expensive. I'm looking for something under $6.

>>6074177
They're perfectly fine for the job.

>>6074175
>I'm lazy, so that's exactly how I "preshade" my kits.

Do you preshade before or after top coating? How does the pencil lead react to top coats?

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What kind of zaku is this?

>>6074171
>>6074090
>>6074055
>>6074044
>>6074043
It seems like the graze took a lot of inspiration from these guys huh?

>>6074147
>lupus is a useless faggot scrub with the LS
>based vidar with the superior Lance and triple upstabs

>>6073998
You bought best Gundam, and a classic glue and rule Eyezak. Good taste.

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>>6074248
Zack was a bitch to put together and came out like shit lol it didn't even come with a sticker pack! I may stick to mg kits if this is how hg are. At it was a good price for the amount of time I spent on it

So does anyone actually clean gunpla runners before assembly or is that a meme?

>>6074274
That's just how the much older kits are. Just check on dalong.net and you can view all the more modern HG kits. They are far better.

>>6074226
Leo is basically a Zaku and GM mix created by an earth sphere government.

A Graze is basically the same with the Zakuness turned up.

Hell you even have the Tallgeese and Grimgerde as the suped up predecessor.

>>6074052
>and its frame was reused for the Hi Mobility HGUCs and the Zaku Amazing.

Nope, i have the f2 and the himo and the himo is actually a new mold with different proportions and no shared parts, not even the joint parts.

>>6074226
Graze is Ebikawa's version of the Leo mixed with leftover design elements from his Vegan stuff he thought was cool like the opening head gimmick.

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Finished my HG Astaroth. First kit I've ever built.

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>>6074301
>All these nub marks
>No panel lines
>Not trimming the V-fin
>Using stickers
>No Topoat

>>6074306
Trim the V-fin? Why, How?

Why wouldn't I use the stickers? Need to get some sandpaper for the nub marks I guess.

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>>6074311
>Trim the V-fin? Why, How?

because HG kits put 'safety nubs' on v fins so dumb kids don't stab themselves

just sand it off

>>6074323
Oh, right never noticed them. Need to get some extra supplies for the final detailling that I might do.

Not ever planning on painting him so I was thinking about some very fine sanding paper, a black panel lining marker and some matte topcoat spray.

>>6074090
The gun looks like a giant airbrush

>>6074123
Looks good, anon.

>>6074221
Looks Crossboney.

>>6072789
This.
Basically a large HG. Easy for a newbie but impressive size afterwards.

>>6074274
Are... are you trolling?
That isn't even the HG. Like, at all. Nowhere on the box does it say HG. I mean yeah the HG of it sucks, but you bought the kit that came BEFORE the HG which of course will suck way more.

>>6074323
Question, maybe it's just because I'm ham hands but how the shit do you trim those v fins without either breaking them or making them look uneven?

>>6074347
Yeah I trolled you hard so put that pipe in your egg and suck it.
Nah I mistook it for an hg because it was on the shelf with a bunch of em

>>6074073
I think you mean Ohio. Also, there are other things inside the boxes.

>>6074367
Heh.
It's alright though, it's happened to me before with a Gundam.

>>6074351
>Trim some off with knife or nippers
>Sand with file
>Sand to smoothness with sandpaper

Alternatively just use a file and sandpaper without cutting so there's less chance to overdo the cut and cause stress.

>>6074388
Is it really bad that i don't mind them all that much? It might not be 100% cartoon accurate but aside from that

>>6074226
Learn from the best.

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Let's play a game called "Who'll get a MG first"

>>6074431
I'd rather they use our few precious MG slots on something good instead.

>>6074432
>slots
Nigga what.

>>6074431
Isn't MG dead?

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>>6074437
>Lying on the internet

Buying a HG Shiki for my good friend who is not doing well. First Gunpla, was thinking kit and the Tamiya basic toolset. Am I missing anything important? Want him to have a good Holiday season, since I know how it is to have health issues and alone for Christmas.

>>6074448
Get the Revive. And maybe a Gundam Marker set or lend him a way to panel line.

>>6074431
Of those two? G-self for sure, considering it's from Tomino's most likely last Gundam series.

>>6074448
Skip the tamiya toolset and get him one of the fancier tamiya nippers, can't remember what it was called

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>>6074439
I hope they release some pictures of the inner frame of that soon, it will make or break the kit and the possibility of other GMs and possibly Gundams using the same frame.

I hope it turns out well the GM fanboys need a bone too, speaking as a Zeon fan.

>>6074461
Didn't they say they were going to reuse a frame for it? I think they said the Gundam 3.0 frame but I'm just going off of what I hear on /m/

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Anyone know what back piece this has? The booster and rockets.

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>>6074491
Pic from the back. It is nicknamed Titanball if anyone is curious and looking for more.

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>>6074491
The rockets are the things on each shoulder? It's the summer campaign F from this year, right?

>>6074494
I thought the backpack was from a Zaku Hi-Mobility Type but it's a bit different at a second glance.

>>6074498
Yup

>>6074548
>>6074498
Spot on, thanks guys. Guess no way to get them now

>>6074675
You can find resellers or taders online, and I think I saw in a previous thread one of the american sites hasn't even gotten through their 2015 parts yet.

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So, if I buy this and the RX-178 Titans MS Girl, there's no going back for me, is there?

Just a quick question, what's the difference between a gundam marker and a regular fine tipped marker?

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>>6074226
>It seems like the graze took a lot of inspiration from these guys huh?
>>6074293
>Leo is basically a Zaku and GM mix created by an earth sphere government.
>A Graze is basically the same with the Zakuness turned up.
>>6074296
>Graze is Ebikawa's version of the Leo mixed with leftover design elements from his Vegan stuff he thought was cool like the opening head gimmick.
Which is why Graze is Love, Graze is LIFE!

>>6074498
>The rockets are the things on each shoulder? It's the summer campaign F from this year, right?
>>6074716
>You can find resellers or taders online, and I think I saw in a previous thread one of the american sites hasn't even gotten through their 2015 parts yet.
Speaking of, is anyone willing to trade a C and/or D kit for a B?

I only got one B, but three Cs and Ds, and my autism demands two of everything.

>>6074748
As someone with medically tested and verified Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and is close to the Autism spectrum, I still manage to find you so fucking annoying. That said, the comic was vaguely amusing.

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>>6074753
>is close to the Autism spectrum, I still manage to find you so fucking annoying.
Well that's how it is for most people near the autism spectrum, plus I'm like, supernaturally extra annoying on top of that...

>>6074759
Note I do not hate you or anything, you have pretty good taste with the Hi-Mock..Maybe post without the trip, see if that helps you more on here.

>>6074771

a very good way to annoy a thread is to post multiple replies in a single go.
at least its my sort of pet peeve

>>6074716
GundamPlanet is the one still shelling out B parts from 2015

>>6074782
>a very good way to annoy a thread is to post multiple replies in a single go.
>at least its my sort of pet peeve
Well it's better than eating up the post count with individual replies, plus those post were all related.

It's been a long time since this has happened, but I lost the tiniest thruster piece during the washing process. Luckily, if I also exclude the paired piece to it, they're both inconspicuous enough that it won't look too bad, but it's so soul crushing.

>>6074883
What model? And by washing do you mean panel washing?

>>6074866
It helps if you just quote the post number and don't copy-paste every single thing they said.

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>>6074491
>>6074494
Neat but still not as balling as the HIGH BALL

>>6074977
MG Gundam NT-1. I lost a tiny thruster on the inner side of one of the legs. I actually meant literally washing with soap and water as I'm prepping it to paint right now.

>>6075006
>muh headcannon

>>6074491
>>6074494
>>6075006

We clearly need a Nine-Ball now.

There's a survey on p-bandai JP for international buyers.

https://p-bandai.jp/enquete/1000004100_outline

It's asking stuff like what sites you buy from and if you would buy directly from overseas (import) if you could. Seems like Bandai is gauging interest for opening their store up to teh rest of the world.

>>6075122
>>6075122
Yes please. So much.

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Got my hguc Kshatriya today

Fucking thing is huge for an HG. Size of a standard MG

>>6075137
hence why they never did an mg of it

>>6075137
Exellent taste, Anon!

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>>6075169
I'll work on it once I finish this nigga

>>6075137
>>6075167
Re/100 when?

>>6075205
1/100 scale never. It'd be the size of a PG. The HG is already 9" tall

>>6075201
Efreet and Kshat? You are a King among men.

>>6075208
The head height is only the same as the Unicorn, so it's just be a really big MG, still not PG size at all.

>>6075208
if they can make a 1/100 Nightingale then they can make me a goddamned Kshatriya

>>6074439
is the white dingo version p-bandai? I heard it was going to be a regular release iirc

>>6074461
its using the GM/Gundam 2.0 frame, same as the red warrior did

>>6075211
I like Zeon kits. Getting a Sazabi and Psycho Zaku for xmas

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Great Zeong kit never

>>6075217
If the Nightingale was not so expensive I would have purchased one. It looks great.

>>6075232
Zeeks do have some awesome suits. Still think the Gouf/Gyan/Efreet/Dra-c need more love though.

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>>6075240
Well, the Gouf got a 2.0 Kit which isnt terrible and they made the M'Quve Gouf Custom LE plus this one

>>6075240
>>6075246
Also, the Efreet got two kits. the Efreet Custom I'm building and the Efreet Schneid

>>6075224
I don't doubt you but can you confirm that?

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Hey Gunpla/Plamo general, I have a most silly question.

Are there any type of paints not recommended on SBS plastic? Like how lacquers are not generally advised on ABS?

MASS PRODUCE THE KSHATRIYA! (Big Zam as well.)

>>6075264
wtf is SBS and why should we care

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>>6075259
first paragraph

>>6075264
Don't use oil based enamels or lacquers on ABS. Acrylic lacquers are fine.

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As shit as AGE is, I still kinda want this

>>6075298
Much appreciated anon. I didn't even know that there's different kinds of lacquers.

Which leads me to another question, do the Tamiya spray cans and primer fall under oil-based or acrylic-based lacquers? Sorry if it sounds redundant, I'm pretty much a newfag to all of this.

>>6075326
>tfw Genoace O-Custom HG never

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>>6074301
I just finished building that guy myself! His giant sword reminds me of Guts from Berserk. The gigantic left arm and right legs are cool too. these designs have persuaded me to watch "Iron Bloodeqd Orphans"

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Just picked up the Qubeley Mk2, but I didn't realize that it was a gloss injected kit.

How would I go about keeping the finish while getting rid of the nubs? It's undergated pretty well, but there are some problem spots.

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>>6074110
How about the GG Kampfer Evo Kai bootleg kit? It gets good reviews, looks more updated and solid compared to the original and is scaled slightly larger for a 1/100

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>>6075380
Speaking of Bootleg, Motorking has a Zaku Tank that Bandai will neverever release

>>6075343
Mr. Color and Tamiya(spray cans) are acrylic lacquers. Always test first as ABS varies.

>>6075380
>>6075385
I want both of those now. Thanks a lot Anons, I was going to save my money, but not anymore.

>>6075380
This kit would be fine if it didn't suffer from Katoki-Syndrome and if the thighs weren't attached so low from the crotch

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>>6075424
I already ordered them myself.

>>6075426
Eh, still better than the clunky original.

>>6075440
But the clunky version is true to the original design. The GoGo is a gangly mess

>>6075440
Ew, that just makes it look even shittier than the pic on its own.

>>6075442
>>6075443
So we either go with clunky outdated shit, or gangly updated shit

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Finished the base build with decals and panel lining on the Efreet. Will go back over it later with airbrush

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I don't need this, do I?

>>6075543
You never need a dash button. For anything. They're worthless junk.

>>6075543
>>6075553
What the hell is a dash button?

>>6075568
Button you press that orders you some shit from amazon.

>>6075568
You press it and it automatically buys one specific item on Amazon for you

It's stupid

https://www.reddit.com/r/Gunpla/comments/5ilf6j/official_bandai_survey_on_pbandai_site/

Fill out the survey!!

>>6075584
you can use it to instabuy dildos

>>6075236
That is a really great design.

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>>6075607
Its gimmick is Turn X's "turn into remote bits for all-range attacks".

>>6075619
That's pretty cool. I loved the hg zeong. There really aren't enough zeong variants. There's the mg perfect which I'm really really interested in, and the neo zeong which doesn't even look like the original.

>>6075543
If it orders a different one each time maybe. Not sure you need too many duplicates.

So I'm starting my Kshatriya tomorrow, got a Sazabi and Gouf coming for christmas, just finished the Efreet. What other good Zeon kits are there? Also have done the LE realgrade Z'Gok, Char Z'Gok, Nanju, Char Zaku II and standard Zaku II

Suggestions?

>>6075682
Ahh nevermind. Think im going to get >>6075385

Retard here.
When panel lining with gundam markers, after applying it and rubbing away with a q-tip, what do I do about the faint blur marks around the panel-lined area or if I go full Parkinson's and draw off the panel line?
Will putting some rubbing alcohol on a q-tip then rubbing that on the surface work?

>>6075718
>panel lining with gundam markers
>Retard here
yep

>>6075718
Throw away gundam marker, get a $1 2mm black sharpie, a silk terrycloth and a little nail polish remover to clean your initial fuck up.

Colby, this OH bro. Got your package arrived safe and sound today!

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>>6075722
What? Aren't these things specifically made to be used as panel lines?

>>6075747
You fell for the licensing gimmick.

You're literally better off buying craft paints at Walmart and using those.

A marker is the worst way to apply paint, even into grooves.

>>6075747
There are many kinds of gundam markers. Choose the wrong kind and >>6072178 happens. Many such cases!

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S'pose I ought to post what progress I've made on my own MG Leo conversion. I've re-jiggered the connectors for the back vernier pods. Were ball joints, now they're rod-and-clip set-ups. Should be more stable and it allows me to bring the pods in closer to the back of the kit.

Hopefully I'll get it all cleaned up and get some non-potato pictures of it tomorrow.

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>>6075822
And an overview of what it looks like right now.

I should have know those chunky ankle guards would be the biggest pains in the ass out of this whole project.

>>6075587
Filled in.

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Santa knocked to my door today.

Thank you, awesome secret santa!

>>6075878
An astray is the gunpla equivalent of coal.

haven't been into Gunpla for awhile but built a few HGs recently.. Kampfer, Jesta, Jesta Cannon and Graze, also RG Sinanju

however out of curiousity bought a RE 1/100 Bawoo, haven't opened it yet, but I assume this line is just a giant HG like those Seed/Wing/00 Kits in 1/100?

>>6075891
not really

>>6075881
Nah.

>>6075878
Wow nice. The stand is a pleasant addition.

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Anybody own one of these? They're cheap as fuck on amazon and I'm thinking of using them for my HGs

>>6075881
But what if I wanted a coal?

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>>6075953
I bought a ton of these from Aliexpress for $1.6 each during the 11/11 sale. They're the perfect size for Frame Arms Girls which are a bit bigger than HG Gendums so they are good for HG. comes with a TON of stuff to help pose your shit too.

>>6075282
Ah good, thank ya kindly.

>>6075380
I'm torn on getting this, it uses most excellent Zaku 2.0 frame but the proportions are way off.

>>6075891
It's kind of a step between HG and MG. More MG than the 1/100 kits they've done for the IBO line

>>6074147
Just need a servo for the new helm I'm upgrading.

Is there a place where I can buy the 1/100 poseable hands that come with the NU Ver Ka?
Broke the middle finger on the right hand and I need a new set

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>a whole runner with the same part
this is what I call bullshit.
I'm not sure I can do this.

>>6075584
it's useful for stuff like wet wipes and clorox, but the ones that only order one specific flavor of soda or food is fucking dumb.

>>6075326
AGE has great sit design, the only problem is the shit story.

I've never bought a RD before, how do they compare to a well-built gunpla? Asking this thread because I myself have only built kits and have never bought RDs, but am caving in for the Ingram since it's difficult for me to find a kit of it that's around the size of my HG kits.

>>6076455
Dragon Momoko makes 3rd party ones.

>>6076455
There are a few different places that sell MG compatible hands, nothing for specific kits though

>>6076491
They are more durable and sometimes more articulated because they have access to materials that are not plamo friendly like
>POM plastic
>Spring pins
>Soft PVC plastic

However, the quality of paint apps, build, etc. are in the hands of Chinese workers...

>>6076513
>>6076514
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10188585
do you think these hands would be able to hold the Nu's weapons? I'd rather just get molded hands than have to mess around with these flimsy things.

>>6076519
The tolerances can be really hit or miss. At least half my RDs have floppy parts out of the box and needed varnish or tape to tighten up.

Not sure why POM isn't plamo friendly, it cuts just fine. I think Bandai's hobby department is just being cheap. That said I'm pretty sure most RDs are just ABS and PVC

>>6076523
POM is not paint-friendly, even more so than ABS. Some even classify it as unpaintable plastic and that's a no-no for model kits, especially when you're advertising kid-friendly low toxicity paints.

They used to advertise POM parts as a feature back in 2009 when the RD line just launched but it seems like that phased them out slowly...

>>6076528
Gunpla isn't designed for painting around joints anyway, so Bandai doesn't care either way.

Does anyone use Mr. Super Clear III with tamiya flat base? Trying to get a good ratio so I can mix it consistently.

>>6076478
Ghirarga is love.

>>6076523
Because it isn't paint friendly, which is a huge thing in gunpla.
They started swapping to the new plastic that doesn't get its ass torn up by Enamel/Lacquer paint. One of the first models with it was the MG Sinanju OVA ver I believe.

>>6075361
Yeah but that astaroth type wont appear in the anime

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would the lance of a HG IBO Graze be compatible with this X-2?

Started my Kshat. It's clear right away I'm gonna have to do some physical painting as the Zeon logo is the same color at the rest of the piece.

Debating on staying with white theme that Kshat usually has or going gold or silver trim. Suggestions?

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>>6076854
Forgot my pic

Anyone use the gesso primer from the OP guide? whats a replacement for future, and what the fuck is airbrush medium?

>want to get a purple Qubeley MK II
>sold out everywhere or is stupidly expensive on some sites
I guess I'm just gonna get the regular one

>>6076869
>Replacement for Future
Any acryllic Gloss top coat. It's just the stuff is cheap for the amount you get.
>Airbrush Medium
In simple terms: thinner to thin paint for airbrushing. Depending on the brand it may have some additives that make it different from just regular thinner.
>Gesso primer
Just use spray can primers if you really must. Problem is there's not that many good hand paint primers if you don't have somewhere ventilated to use spraycans/airbrushes.
Only one I can think of is Vallejo surface primer and that requires thinning depending.

>>6076898
i want to use the gesso method cuz my sister has a tub of it in the first place

>>6076854
Go silver.

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>>6075822
>>6075826

Finished the hip skirts. Next is probably going to be the knee armor.

>>6076932
Did the Leo always have such gigantic brick-like thunderthighs or is that a tallgeese thing

either way it's fucking rad

>>6076966
Yes, considering Tallgeese and Leo's are interexchangeable

>>6076999
Leo's shorter and iirc ever so slightly shorter

>>6077023
>shorter
slimmer

>>6077027
>>6077023
Yea, but the difference is so damn minimal, hence why the Leo IV is a Tallgeese clone

>>6076932
Hey, Leo anon. Do you actually detail the putty at all, or just use it as round shaped gap filling and only detail on styrene sheets? Need to do some custom part making for a torso that I believe will involve both. Any general knowledge you have to share on it? I'm a novice in the use of it.

>>6077089
I detail it, yeah. If it's hard-edged stuff, I usually sculpt it as close the the final shape as I can and then sand it to a clean edge with emery boards and hobby files. It drills and carves nicely, too. As long as you have sharp tools and a steady hand.

You'll see that's what I've done on the vernier pods. The curved surface on top was done in putty and sanded into nice, sharply defined planes.

For panel lines in the putty, I like to leave the putty to cure for a couple hours and then mark into the semi-heard surface where the panel lines will go. Then, when it's fully cured, I sand them in with the edge of a hobby file with a triangular cross section. If you're really careful, you can chisel panel lines in with the back edge of the point of an old exacto blade.

I'm going to scribe in panel lines onto the ankle guards once I've got them to the shape I wan't. I'll try to get some process photos to post when I do.

>>6077141
What is this plamo

>>6075456
Kampfer MG 2.0 when?

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>>6077152
Great to know, will put that to good use later. Here's what I'm working on. I was using the Gogg for something else at one point and posted here, eventually the leg connection got too screwed up to fix for me even with pinning, so I forfeited using legs to make something unique. Unique and very lore-unfriendly, but fun.

Forgot to say, awesome work on the conversion so far, I like when you give us a look at how it's going.

>>6077216
Gong?

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>>6076857
Matte white is what i went with on my geara zulu and kshatriya repair. Silver would be cool but it may look a little out of place if its the only metallic color on the kit.

>>6076801
The ibo weapons fit on my crossbone maoh so id say it would work just fine.

>>6077237
Haven't thought of a name, that's an actual word and it implies some noise. This isn't particularly noise-related but if I'm mixing the names that's still an amalgamation that doesn't sound weird, thanks.

Is there any sort-of decent place to get kits in Europe?

I usually just buy from Japan, but it would be interesting to have a shop that might be able to ship faster (and with no customs fee hassles).

>>6077316
do you seriously think the customs fees (as well as shop rent and employees salary) won't be added to the price?

>>6077269
Z'gong

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Ksh anon here. Finished main body assembly. Left skirt piece was too loose in its slot, so hitting it with some plastics epoxy putty to widen and seat it better.

Decided to go silver for Zeon logos, so I'll hit that with a silver paint pen tomorrow. Haven't glued down the logo pieces yet to do so with relative ease. Also need to hit its skirt vents with a quick ink wash and light acetone on the raised parts of them

>>6077382
look up the reverse panel wash technique in the guide, my dad sgtsagara wrote it

>>6077385
I've seen it and that's what I'm using

>Gentei Kits bins HGUC GM IIs for 500￥
>Sells out before I can share this information with /toy/
Well, fuck.

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Made some changes to the backpack to feature the Zeong's vents, had to redo that top portion with some styrene. Didn't cut perfectly, will putty it after it cements in.

>We Thunderbolt now

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He's a big nigga for an HG

>>6077436
4u

New thread: >>6077511

>>6074221
The 3A one designed by Ashley Wood.

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Looking to buy my first model kit. Any suggestions? Also: do I need to buy additional tools/ paint or will it be included?

>>6079097
Any HG kit should be fine for beginner. Go with something you like. Kit's don't come with any tools or paint.
You don't have to paint them though as the plastic is already colored, and there are some stickers too.
For tools you will need essentials such as nippers/cutters to cut the plastic, a hobby knife to scrape or cut of the nubs from the plastic, and perhaps files/sanding sticks.