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.

How long until RG Sengoku Astray is announced? Gotta reuse that inner frame somehow.

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So, what are your thoughts on Hamburger? Edgy clusterfuck bound to self destruct if you look at it or zany fun?

>>6090818
Who knows, But not until we Get Zaku Amazing first.

>>6090823
Not edgy enough.

>>6090825
Hopefully with better engineering than the original RG Zakus.

So my local shop got a bunch of PG kits in, are there any I should avoid or gravitate to? Never built a PG, but have built many MGs and RGs.

They have the:
00 Raiser
Strike
Red Frame
30th Anniversary Zaku II (Extra Finish)
Unicorn
Banshee
GP-01 (with variable parts)

>>6090854
If you can afford the LED unit too, get the Unicorn. Best version of the Unicorn out.

Otherwise, the Red Frame and 00 Raiser are safe bets.

Don't get the Strike on its own. Get the Skygrasper along with it.

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First ever Gunpla. A shit job, but it was pretty fun.

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I bought this mask recently, but i'm not sure if its suitable for airbrushing all hobby paints. it says A1P2 on the packet but i'm not sure if thats ok as sometimes Australia (where I live) has different labels or standards to the ones for Europe or America relevant to. will this keep me safe from lung cancer?

pic related, it's what I purchased

>>6090863
>http://www.nontoxicprint.com/safespraypainting.htm
>http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_EU/PPE_SafetySolutions_EU/Safety/Product_Catalogue/~/3M-Reusable-Half-Mask-A1P2-Respirator-Kit-7512M?N=7576571+3294471554+3294857473&rt=rud
>filters to protect against organic vapours and particulates
yes it should be the right mask

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>>6090915
Thanks! Have a picture of a Dom

>>6090921
Those hunched shoulders, arms awkwardly at the sides, looking down at the ground. Dom is actually very shy it seems.

HGUC G-Saviour when

>>6091037
>____ when?

All you have to do is to believe hard enough

>>6091108
If I believe hard enough will there be an axis shock that'll get bandai to release a revive GM?

>>6091141
You'll take your 20th Zaku and you'll like it.

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1/3
I did an absolute shitjob for my first topcoat
Several places have cracks and one had the stuff pooled up
Also I've tried doing 1:4 paint thinner with acrylics, I have to be careful not to apply too much paint but it's so much better. Thank you to the anon that suggested that

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>>6091170
2/3

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>>6091173
3/3
One of the places the topcoat cracked up

>>6090921
Do we have a [spoiler]Fem[/spoiler]Dom? If not we totally need one.

>>6090862
Your picture is ass but the mkII is cool
Consider doing some panel lining to make it even better

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What's the difference between Mr. Color Thinner and Mr. Color Leveling Thinner? What's better for airbrushing Mr. Color paints?

Anyone know of any place to buy either in Essex County, NJ?

>>6091200
Either is fine for airbrushing. Leveling thinner makes the paint even itself out. It hides brush strokes and helps even out the texture when airbrushing if you don't have a steady hand.

Try Hobby Lobby. They'll have something similar.

>>6091200
Levelling thinner contains a retarder and a levelling agent. It's worth it's weight in gold. You can use any lacquer thinner to clean up.

Spruebrothers carry it and Mr. Color paints. Many sellers on eBay and Amazon as well.

>>6091218
>It helps hide brush strokes
>brush strokes

You should never ever be handbrushing anything thinned with mr.color thinners.

>>6091218
>>6091223
Thank you, guys! I really appreciate the help.

>buy second airbrush specifically to have one for metals and one for non-metals
>in a hurry and accidentally spray metal through non-metal airbrush
Fuck it all.

>>6091225
He's probably just describing the properties of a generic leveling thinner

>>6091232
What sort of retarded system is this? Just clean out your airbrush properly when changing colors

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Hey guys I've been looking for you for a while. I recently got serious about finishing my gunpla and got no friends who are interested in it.

For my airbrushing bros I got a question. It's there a matte coat I can use in an airbrush that I can spray over a finished paintjob? I have top coat nail polish that does that and I find myself wishing I had something like that for my painting

Also enjoy a picture of my first finished gunplay, no filter, just a broken camera

>>6091276
Cleaning out metals properly to avoid contamination is a huge fucking chore and takes forever.

>>6090921
I have a MG Dom and its shoulders are not this hunched. What is this kit!?

>>6091280
Tamiya and Mr Color both have flat coats. Wouldn't be surprised if Gaia did as well.

>>6091289
Do you have a sonic cleaner? Makes cleaning your brush easy.

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what magical things can i do with this? besides clear gloss top coats and coating clear parts?

>>6091302
thicken loose connections.

>>6091293
Cool. Thanks!

>>6091302
It's basically clear acrylic paint.

>>6091302
>Glosscoat for painting
>>6091309
>>6091316
>Protect decals
>Decal adhesive
>Sucks your dick
>Dispenses $1000 daily
>Actually pretty good floor polish

Are there any recasts of those 1/100 IBO cannons the Barbatos comes with? Why the fuck won't Bandai make weapon packs for 1/100?

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well, this was a fun thing to build

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>>6090823

She has an awesome streamlined derriere, that's all I needed to know to commit.

RG Graze and Barbatos when??

>>6090823
It's on my list of things to buy senpai.

>>6091387
2-3 years, like the Seed and 00 1/100s took to become MGs.

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>>6091379
>Streamlined
There is nothing streamlined about Hresvelgr, she's like the F-117 of FAGs, but unique because of it and kind of cute in her own way.

>>6090823
Not a fan of school swimsuits and the mecha bits.
Perhaps if I grafted a jinrai ponytail on she might be better

well i pulled the trigger on the psycho zaku guys, i could resist its large cylinder.

>>6091457
hg or mg? plus was that one huge cylinder even in the show/movie? i dont remember seeing it, just the 2 medium sized ones

>>6091467
mg, the large fuel tank was used to get him to the fight when he first launched

What do I use to thin Mr. Primer Surfacer 1000, in the jar?

>>6091487
Mr. Color Thinner or Mr. Levelling Thinner.
>>6091200

>>6091503
thanks brohamalamadingdong

When do I git gud enough for MG?

>>6091518
When you can remove nubs with a consistent technique.

If you want to go further practice topcoating to make it look super good.

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>>6091225
>You should never ever be handbrushing anything thinned with mr.color thinners.
Is that so?

>>6091518
Anytime. MGs are not really harder to build. They just have more parts, because they are larger.
Can you build a HG? Then you can build a MG.

>>6091524
why does that testicle have teeth

>>6091523
I've never top coated before I don't even know what difference it makes

>>6091557
>never top coated before I don't even know what difference it makes

www.google.com

>>6091557
read the guide, fucko

>>6091557
A matte topcoat will often get rid of the plasticky look of the OOB kit.

>>6091561
rude
>>6091567
rude
>>6091569
thanks

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>>6091586

>>6091591
Stop trying to act elitist when it comes to building plastic asian robots.

>>6091597
Start using google, and reading the guide. No one is being elitist, you are just being a lazy retard.

>>6091599
Considering I'm not that guy, I'm not the 'lazy retard'.
Yeah he could have easily found the information in the guide or with Google but acting elitist doesn't help anyone either.

>>6091604
What does the first post say? I think it's something along the lines of READ THE GUIDE seriously.

>>6091604
>acting elitist doesn't help anyone either.
we already covered that, are you slow?

>>6091597
Expecting you to have read the basic information we lay out for you in the first post of every thread isn't elitist, Anon. The spoon is right there, all you have to do is clamp your lips around it and succ.

>>6091599
What he said.

I only wanted to know about top coat :'(
/m/ are much nicer than you guys

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Finally got the camo done. Should be able to finish the rest this year...

>>6091611
AFAIK /m/ has the same guide so yeah, let's go back to just post plastic crack.

>>6091611
The guide tells you the basics of everything you need to know. Read the guide. Love the guide. Praise the guide.

>>6091612
Looking very nice.

>>6091524
Sorry, should have specified "Without adding a bunch of retarder". And even then its a good way to ruin your brushes.

>>6091611
I wrote the guide six years ago literally to combat this problem. This isn't just an issue of spoonfeeding, this is an issue of people literally ignoring the resource right in the OP, in the OP image.

Some people here probably remember the early days, basic questions (which are almost all answered in the guide now) where practically every other post. Some people will come off as dicks about it, but they may be people from that era. On the other hand, some people are also just sick of people generally ignoring the resources available, this isn't just an issue on /toy/, I see it on pretty much every board on 4chan that has general threads.

So please, read the guide, it's specifically for questions related to plamo, if it's a basic technique or common item, it's probably mentioned in the guide, or linked to another site that has more in-depth info on the subject.

>>609161
Well...
>>6090738
WHOSH A GOOD GUIDE?! YOU ARE! DOES GUIDEY WANT A TREAT? GUIDEY CAN HAVE A TREAT! YESH!

Okay, I think I've got it out of my system. Really though, the guide is incredible to get you started, I'm glad it was made.

How are the patlabor kits?

>>6091309
>>6091316
>>6091326
but what can i mix it with? can i add flat base to it to make it matte instead of gloss?

>>6091700
Future is a gloss varnish. Add matte medium and it'll be, well, less gloss, but if you really want a matte varnish then use a matte varnish. Maybe dribble in some future if the matte is a bit too much of a sandpaper for your liking and it's a bit thicker than your airbrush likes anyway, but it's hardly the thing to start with if you want things matte.

Now sometimes, especially with matte paint, you'll wan them less matte. Future can be good there. Especially since it's very thin and watery, it'll thin and gloss-up the paint all in one go.

That also means you can use future to thin gloss paints.

In either case though, you may want to bring in the usual suspects (purpose made thinner, denatured alcohol, water, retarder) into the brew, as future on its own may not be as good as the full witch's pot.

(And with future being acrylic, you only mix it with acrylics. Mix it with lacquers and the result will probably be amusing for everyone but you.)

I FUCKING HATE BUILDING SKIRT ARMORS

>>6089292
Ooh we have the minis already? Where'd you pick it up?
>>6091222
That one is Mecha Collection (or whatever the name for the line under the Star Wars banner is), they're small budget kits, minimal pieces, around 10 CM long, water slides.

>>6091700
Yeah. Tamiya Flat base works. 70:30 ratio to future/tamiya for matte.

>>6091717
It's actually my favorite part. I love splitting them hg front skirts apart and sand the knobs down.

>>6091612
Impressive!

What's your favorite order to build your kit?

Mine is:
Head
Torso
Midriff and skirt
Backpack
Arms
Legs
Accessories

>>6091793
I follow the booklet/sheet unless the weapons look like a chore, then weapons first.

>>6091793
weps first, then i follow the manual, backpack comes after torso if it isnt after it in the manual though.

>>6091793
I usually follow the instructions but save the head for second to last and accessories for very last. The only reason I leave the head for when I do is because there tend to be fragile bits that make me nervous I do t want floating around my work bench while I build. Weapons/accessories get done when I can be assed to deal with them.

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Put together my first ever Gunpla yesterday. Planning on panel lining and replacing the stickers on the accessories with paint.
Greatly enjoyed the process of putting it together and will probably pick up a few more in the near future.

>>6091793
most MG kits i build the frame first and then put armour on it, more fun that way

sometimes i just follow instructions

>>6091819
may be also worth getting some cement and sandpaper to get rid of those ugly leg seam lines.

>>6091820
huh... thats pretty smart actually, think il do that next time!

>>6091860
That sounds like a good idea, will do

>>6091861
Honestly, I wish the instructions built it like that, the whole frame, then armor.

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Picked up Sprukits L3 Master Chief since the price finally dropped to 40 US @ Toys 'R Us, figured I'd spiel a little since I don't think anyone did yet.
The runner bags are in a pull-out tray which is nice considering the box is single-piece-side-open rather than the top-bottom clamshell usually used for model kits.

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>>6091911
While L[evel ]3 and HALO are in English, "Master Chief" is written in phoenetic kanji, making me wonder whether this may have been an aborted MG Figurise kit or if it was ever intended to go in Japan at all.
Sprue gates are those right-at-the-part nubless conncetions which means smiles for Young Western Children for whom the very concept of a plastic model kit is foreign as little effort and no tools will be needed to get them out, but potential frowns for Those Of Us Who Actually Know What We're Doing because those gates are tiny and fragile and parts may pop themselves out and get lost well before we need to use them.

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>>6091914
Oddly/interestingly, the only variation gates are on G1, which is the only numbered runner and which contains only the two parts of the visor.
The visor assembly is actually a bit interesting: the inner part pegs into the helmet clamshells (see above), a pure foil sticker goes atop the inner part (a' la the many Figurise Riders), and the outer part simply frictions itself on, thus not showing any evidence of pegs, tabs, and holes through the translucent plastic.

Saz torso assembly complete. Need to hit it with some sanding for those nub points on the shoulders. Will do that after I go to auto store to pick some up

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>>6091918
Forgot my pic

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I have no hip and I must groove

>>6091911
>at ToysRUs
What? Are you in the states? I didn't know they sold Gunpla there. If so which aisle?

For the Converge figures, are you guaranteed a secret figure for each case (set of ~8 or 10)? Or is it like every other case? I wasn't sure how the rarity for those worked.

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>>6091920
Transformed "Hyper" mode

>>6092099
thats because its halo..... its a master chief build kit, thats what its labeled and thus prob goes beside the halo megablocks kits...... i mean gunpla are fundamentally toys after all so no surprise you would find a popular series one at toys r us

>>6092099
They don't, it's Bandai's Sprukits product line.
You have a few DC characters, a few Halo Spartans, and a few LBX kits. And I think a few Pokemon plamo too?
>>6092145
Yeah they shove the Sprukits among the Mega Bloks.
I'm sorry no they're not Mega "Bloks" anymore, now they're Mega "Construx"

>>6092152
whats construx? a daughter company for 'collectors' items for older guys im assuming?

>>6092168
Seems to just be a rebranding for all of their licensed 'collector' stuff.
Official announcement in about a week though.

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I've been posting shots of this guy on /m/ but not here, and I thought you guys might enjoy it. It's just a Origin Guncannon bashed with an MSV Guncannon II.

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Swapped to regular hands a short while afterwards. So far the conversion has been surprisingly easy, especially the legs which I thought would be the hardest part (Turns out they're almost exactly the same size as the legs on the Origin kit)

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Spent today working on the torso and weapons. Figured out an easy solution to mimicking the downward curved vents on the Guncannon II.

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And I finished up today here with the guns done and waiting on the green stuff on the skirt/torso/head to dry so I can get to trimming/sanding tomorrow.

The reasoning for using the Revive Guncannon head over the Origin one is that it's closer to the II's than the Origin's, and I didn't feel like spending time moving antennae from the ears to the back of the head when I had one that was already done.

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>>6091977
Fancy meeting you here

>>6092225

Is that the MS SLA-V? He just needs a little handle of Vodka and he'd be perfect.

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>>6092229
I need tiny vodka bottles now

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>>6092225
Oi m8 this is Zeek territory

>>6092237

You never go full squat. You done fucked up now

>>6091793
I like to build it in a manner such that it can stand and "be in one piece". Also prevent being burnt out from finishing the main body but not feeling like completing the accessories.
One leg, hips, the other leg, torso, backpack/wings, one arm, one side of hand-held accessories, the other arm, another side of hand-held accessories.

>>6091290
Not a kit it's one of those shit stylized figures

>>6091793
I usually build the head, torso, midriff, and limbs first so that I can have something that can stand on its own in case I wanna mess around and pose it before I'm finished. Skirts, backpacks, and weapons come last for me.

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LED test. Green led died so have another on order

>>6092461
can you get me some double diamond coffee my nigga

>>6091793
Legs -> Midriff -> Torso -> Head -> Arms
If it's got a full inner frame, then the inner frame in the above order and then the outer parts as
Head -> Torso -> Midriff -> Legs -> Arms

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Mildly related news, the first chapter of the FAG manga is out

>tfw your tiny desktop 1/12 Gourai will never hold your finger as a greeting

>>6092527
I'm more interested in Gourai x Hresvelgr.

Reviews of both Dragon Momoko and Daban Strike Freedom Metal Build style kits are out.

DM BTFO

Are third party LEDs reliable? I want to get red LEDs that aren't bloody expensive.

>>6092527
Aren't Gourai and Hresvelgr supposed to be mortal enemies in the original Frame Arms canon?

Just finished snapping together an RG Wing Gundam EW that I got for Xmas.

I love the build, one of my favourite builds ever. Except the arms, I'm not sure if I like the whole "arms going inside the chest" gimmick. The only other RG I've built if the RX-78-2, and I don't remember seeing it there. The shoulders are a bit flimsy too, but I think that just comes down to design.

>>6092545
Gourai X Stylet OTP

>>6092549
care to share them?

>>6092199
>>6092205
>>6092209
>>6092212

Looks great. What's that green stuff all over it? Putty?

any of you fellas ever use the dremel sanding heads or whatever to help wear down plastic cement during seam-welding? might be getting one in the near future & I'm wondering if it'll have that as an added benefit.

>>6092773
A dremel will tear through the plastic, stick with sandpaper.

>>6091612
badass as fuck son

>>6090862
doesnt look too bad in this shitty photo

keep it up and enjoy the hobby!

>>6090823
looks neat but i wouldnt wanna build it

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>>6092773
I use this AA battery powered one (Dremel 7000-N/5) that doesn't generate much torque. I'm not sure if they still manufacture this model.

I also don't use a sanding drum, but a split-pin mandrel...you need to insert strips of sandpaper to turn them into flap-sanders. This flapping also generates minimal torque.

See, if the torque is high, there will be enough friction to melt and splatter the plastic. Not good for your face.

Is wet sanding absolutely necessary? My local hardware place is closed for the week and I'm itching to go past the primer stage.

How big of a difference will it make if I don't?

>>6092792
That depends, are you sanding plastic or resin?

Is it an acrylic, "acrylic" or lacquer primer?

Do you enjoy your lungs?

>>6092773
It's the tac nuke option, when what you need is a shiv. Gross overkill likely to produce collateral damage you really didn't want.

>>6092788
That's not how torque and friction works, but you got the right idea in the end at least. A full powered dremel with a sanding drum will rip right through the plastic, making a mess of the model (and without safety goggle perhaps potentially possibly doing bad things to an eye). Slow speed and using sanding flaps to greatly reduce the amount of pressure between tool and model will both make it harder to chew right through, and also greatly reduce the amounts of polystyrene-melting heat generated.

>>6092792
Wet sanding the primer before applying the colour? If you want an immaculate high-gloss sports car finish then that's probably an absolute necessity. If you're going for a tank look then there's no reason to bother.

>>6092842
Plastic, its Mr. Color paints (acrylic) and Mr. Surfacer Primer (also acrylic).

I have my mask and brand new filters, so yes, I like my lungs

>>6092738
https://youtu.be/O5RoRU4NF4Q

>>6092882
Mr Color are "acrylic" in name only as they are synthetic (more of a lacquer) rather than water based, not shit you want to breathe in.

The mask will protect you from the worst aspects of dry sanding, the finish isn't quite as good but if you use as little pressure as possible then you'll mitigate that somewhat.

Just make sure you air out the room afterwards!

>>6092152
>>6092145
>Halo kit
Oh, that makes sense. I totally wasn't paying attention to the image. Darn, I got excited there for a bit. ToysRUs would probably mark up the Gunpla kits anyway.

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I got a MG RX-78-2 The Origin version model for Christmas. How is this version of the 78-2? I haven't built any gunpla since middle school. Are MGs difficult to build?

Pic related is the Gundam I got.

>>6092906
Mgs are easy. People debate between this one and 3.0 as the best rx-78 released

>>6092896
>as they are synthetic

Does Tamiya and Vallejo harvest their paints from various trees, like maple syrup? And lets not forget that botulin and tetanospasmin are both entirely natural substances.

>rather than water based, not shit you want to breathe in.

The solvent fucks off as the paint dries. When you sand, it's the pigments and the binder that turn to dust. So what solvent the paints use... not directly relevant.

>>6092911
One of the best ones released? Nice. I'm excited to build it now. I'll work on it this weekend.

>>6092906
Unless you're extremely terrible with small parts, MGs aren't THAT hard.

It could be better proportioned, but the extra effect parts make up for it.

>>6091793
Weapons, backpack, suit from the legs up.

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On the p-bandai site, why do some kits have two listings? I noticed the duplicate always has some extra characters in brackets before the title, any idea what they mean?

>>6092911
From my observations of both boards generals, I would say it's more of a four way race between the Origin, OYW, 2.0 and 3.0 versions.

The 3.0 is made to look like the 1/1 Statue, and some people don't like that aesthetic and the split knees.

The OYW and 2.0 are closer to the anime with the OYW having thicker proportions and 2.0 being slimmer.

The Origin of course takes after the Origin manga design with some people not liking the rounder head, it does have greater stability from not having a core fighter.

>>6092953
Honestly, the only bad thing about the Origin is the wonky proportions, the head and hands in particular.

>>6092946
They are reprints of limited prints

Can I admit some shame I have about Gunpla right here? I love Gunpla, it's a great hobby and you create some awesome models.

But-

I am incredibly nervous about those water attached decals and RG type kits and their complex frames. Still, I'm waiting on an Amazon refund to purchase my first MG, before I talk myself out of it. Am I a gunpla scrub? Some sort of model poser? I have no idea why some of the "advanced" stuff for the kits intimidates me so much.

>>6092946
That's the HK P-bandai site, right? The second listing is for Macau orders.

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>>6092237

>>6092895
the daban one comes with gold palted parts? damn, that's the winner

>>6092987
Ah okay, thank you! I ran it through Google translate but Macau made no sense to me.

Seems like i missed my chance to get the p-bandai hugo twin set. Does anyone know if they'll be restocking them? This is the only ibo p-bandai kit I'm having trouble finding. I've already found the three graze, the reginlaze, and the io. Haven't bought them all yet but i hope to. I have to say, there's something about ibo i love. I've already collected most of the released ibo kits.

I'm really disappointed there's no spinner rodi kit. With the option kit landman rodi legs, do you think we'll get any other rodi recognition? There's the garm, hakuri, and labrys, all of which could be based on the man rodi kit, and the hakuri and garm look like they might overlap with the spinner? A real shame the rodi frame wasn't more popular.

>>6092973
Both waterslides and frames are a walk in the park m8

>>6092973
You gotta stop worrying and just do it. Remember that your next kit will be better than your last one.

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>>6093046
Yeah, I decided to face my worries and purchase the two kits I needed to complete my God Gundam collection. Not counting the older SD version of the God Gundam, pic related. But hey, cautiously optimistic about my first MG kit, and I'm always game to get a new SD.

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>>6093031

>>6093032
It is nub mark hell though.

Is there any appreciable difference between the regular MG Sinanju and the MG Sinanju ver. Ka? I still haven't sat through all of Unicorn but the Sinanju is calling to me.

I did see a RG Sinanju in a local hobby shop, I might have to pick that one up.

>>6093208
The RG is terrible. Stick to the MGs or HG.

>>6093208
whichever one is the newer one has the fixed waist peg thing fixed. first sinanju apparently have a habit of waist peg borking.

Is Mr. Surfacer lacquer? Can I airbrush it inside without needing to worry about fumes? I ask because my garage isn't heated so I can't use my normal primer of tamiya.

Why is the RG MK. II such a pain in the ass to build holy shit
I might have to glue the saber to the hands since it won't hold it at all

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Does anyone here have experience with those Bandai Star Wars kits? The battle droids look pretty rad.

Where did the Hi-Nu ver Ka go wrong? The Nu was pretty damn sexy

>>6093301
yes it is, no you can't

tamiya is lacquer too, wear a fucking mask

>>6093354
I do wear a mask when I use tamiya.

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Started sanding the Sazabi

Left is before sanding, right is after

Gives it a nicer matte look

>>6092915
Synthetic lacquer is the actual term for it. Tamiya spraycans are also known as synthetic lacquers.

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Never been in to mechs before but I got a couple Gundam kits from my gf for Christmas and built this yesterday. I liked it alot and am now interested in learning more. This was a Bandai 1/100 GN-002, if that means anything. Seems cool to me but that's probably because it was my first kit ever. Was a little intimidated by all the moon runes at first but assembly was alot easier than expected. Hardest part was the tiny sticker applications. I guess my main question is how does this kit compare to others in terms of easiness? Does it get very much harder with different kits? I'm reading the google doc now to learn more but would still appreciate any new tips/cool stuff you think is essential for new people to know/learn.
tl;dr:
Just built my first mech kit. Enjoyed it. Trying to learn everything I can.

>>6093408
You're on a slippery slope, my friend. Read the guide in the first post and it will tell you everything you will need to know.

>>6092527
> shaking Hresvelgr's finger
Too cute to live.

>>6092739
Kinda, I recognize that stuff. It's Games Workshop's Green Stuff.
It's firmer after mixing an cures to a more rubber-plastic state than Milliput, so it's easier to shove in spaces, hold things together, and carve.

>>6093208
The Ver. Ka has the ABS inner frame which causes it's sorta weaker main waist peg.
The OVA colors version is a /slightly/ recolored reprint of the Ver. Ka but the frame parts are all PS, which holds up a little better, especially in the presence of lacquer paints.
The OVA colors version also comes with the bazooka.

>>6093338
>look back at my post
>realize I spent a whole hour trying to make a basic function work on this shit
I need a new hobby

>>6093412
Slippery slope by getting into gundam kits or by making that post? If it's the latter, then I apologize. Like I said, I am currently reading the guide but just wanted to make a post because I always find people's personal opinions helpful or at least interesting.

>>6093419
>Slippery slope by getting into gundam kits
This. There's a reason people call it "plastic crack".

>>6093408
Get proper tools and a can of top coat

>>6093431
Do many kits require painting or are you just recommending it as a supplement to kits that don't necessarily require you to paint?

>>6093419
The former, lad, the former.

Is ABS plastic perfectly fine to be painted?

>>6093424
Take it from an experienced plastic crack addict. It works best to build kits to get your fix. You can't simply melt down and inject plamo into your balls. Same goes for freebasing. Trust me on both of those.

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>>6093388
Just in case someone though it'd be urushi sap based...

Now that'd be a party to spray though. Might even get an honourable mention from Derek. ( http://blogs.sciencemag.org/pipeline/archives/category/things-i-wont-work-with )

>>6093440
Painting isn't necessarily required but will make your kit look great. Recommended tools to have are nippers to cut pieces away from runners without stressing the plastic too much, files and sandpaper to trim and remove nubs, and something to mark panel lines with (pens, markers, thinned enamel paint, etc.).

>>6092781
>>6092788
>>6092847
yikes! thanks for the heads up dudes

>>6093451
Sorry, what do you mean by marking panel lines? What is this and why is it important?

>>6093469
You should probably finish reading the guide before satisfying tour need for conversation, friend. You'll have a much better basis for conversation if you do.

>>6093471
I read most of it but I'm still a little confused on what was meant by "marking panel lines" in >>6093451
In the guide, it really only seems to be talking about detailing panel lines to make the mech look better. Is this what was meant by "marking?" Marking to me made it seem like I should be making marks on the panels to better help build it in some way or something. Sorry for the confusion.

>>6093476
He simply means painting them in so they'll be more visible, ie the stuff the guide talks about.

>>6093482
Ah, thanks for the clarification!

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>>6093469
Panel lines are just little lines molded into the plastic of a kit to add detail, such as where you might find hatches or panels on a mech or the vents on a car. Lining them in ink or paint helps them to stand out a bit and improves the overall look of a model.

Here, look at this picture I stole off the internet. The model on the left has no panel lining done while the kit on the right has some panel lining done. It's a small touch, but it makes a difference in how a finished kit will look.

Asking again just in case you didn't see it last thread. Did you open your gifts MD anon? I posted that I very much enjoyed your presents.
-FL anon

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Hey guys. What's everyone currently building? This guy came in the mail. It's been a while since I' got a kit that needed screws to assemble. This is gonna be a good challenge

>>6093503
G-Generation SD Zeta. After that HG God Gundam, and SD/MG God Gundams, depending on which arrives first. Procrastinating building my lovely new Sazabi most likely.

>>6093503
Working on Ver Ka Sazabi at work and V2 Gundam at home

>>6093520
You can build models at work? What sort of job do you have?

>>6093503
I had a Graze I only just started building before christmas, so I'm doing that only now I have an actual clear work surface to spread out the runners on.

>>6093503
Just polished off a Gusion (sans accessories) , now I have a 1/144 Schwalbe then a Liger unless my Hamburger gets here first (which she will). Exciting times for plamo at my house.

>>6093503
HG Fenice Rinascita. After that, probably start on either HG Origin Zaku II or Origin RX-78.

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>>6093518
The Frame of Shining/God/Master Gundam is one of my favorites. The screws are worth every ounce of effort for the cool poses the frame can do.

>>6093503
Nobel gundam

afterwards im going straight back to my shia qanta custom build ayy

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>>6093503
RG Wing EW. I keep forgetting RGs are fun to build.

>>6093561
I passed up a chance to get this guy and got the MG version instead. How is that kit treating you? Good enough to warrant a purchase?

>>6093604
I haven't built the EW version, but I built the MG TV Ver and it was a fun build. But yeah, if you can source one for $25-$30, go for it.

>>6093604
RG is an improvement on the MG. It's good enough to buy.

>>6093503
MG the O, prepping a rodi to make a land rodi and trying to finish painting my rebake full city.

>>6093523
Comcast call center

>>6093728
I can only imagine how stressful a job like that must be, it's nice you can build at work.

>>6093808
Eh, it's not too bad. I get the occasional birth person, but mostly it's braindead tech work

>>6093831
*bitchy

Damned autocorrect

>>6093831
>Comcast call center
>Only occasionally get bitchy callers
What, do all of those stop at India before they reach you? This could only be less believable if you worked for Wells Fargo.

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first time ever topcoating. Opinions?

>>6093864
looks like shit

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>>6093842
I don't LET my customers be bitchy. Part of having a 95% personal customer satisfaction rating

Upper torso sanding halfway done btw

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After months of putting off working on it to focus on school, and nearly dropping it altogether after snapping the shoulder joint, I finally finished my baby. Thinking of investing in some matte top coat to seal those water slides on.

>>6093864
I see nothing wrong with it. Needs that golden chrome look, but you seem to have it down solid and clean. Nice job.

>>6093868
Well, that's pretty impressive. The partial build and your job. Would be worried to leave a nearly hundred dollar kit at work, let alone out of my sight but I wish you the best with it and your customers, Anon.

>>6093873
Oh, are you Full Armor and glue Anon? Legendary fixer of shoulder joints? Love how it looks, glad you completed it.

>>6093885
Eh, nobody cares enough about my kits or their cost to steal them and I don't leave them over night so it's fine. Biggest issue I have is dropping a piece occasionally. Dropped a Tallgeese faceplate a while back and took me a week to find it under the desk

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>>6093895
And keep in mind I've built about 25 kits since starting here, including two pgs

Pic related

>>6093885
>Oh, are you Full Armor and glue Anon?
Yeah, I ended up buying a $8 bottle of gorilla glue and it's revolutionized how I do gunpla. V-fin or otherwise small piece keeps falling off? Glue that shit! Obnoxious seam lines where armor pieces won't stay together? Glue that shit! Stickers keep peeling? Glue the fuck out of them! I feel invincible with gunpla now, there's nothing that can't be fixed by super glue.

>>6093902
>Has a cozy desk job
>Can do his hobby at work
>Can afford his hobby at said job
This is all I want in life 2bh senpai

>>6093910
But do you actually seam weld with it, or paint? Otherwise it's just a snap fit model, you could step up your skill. And plastic cement does the same thing but better.

>>6093914
I've considered bringing some tools and kits to work to work on, but the random nature of helpdesk calls coming through is kind of annoying.

>>6093915
I don't have the time, money, or space to paint atm, so there's no real point to actually seam welding. I figure in a couple of years when I have a place of my own I can revisit some of my old kits, wash the waterslides off, sand, seam weld, etc. and then paint them.

>>6093926
Well, so long as it's a good reason and not "I want to stay a scrub" then you're fine. Though actually make good on your word hopefully when you can.

>>6093914
I'm lucky cuz I work in the Texas call center, who's personal desk rules are a little more lax compared to others. Even then, I get away with as much as I do because of my high scores

>>6093926
I'm in a similar situation but I still seamweld when I get the time. It matters even when you're just topcoating.

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I'm pretty jazzed to finally get my hands on this. Probably one of my favorites. The PX System is also the only super mode I ever thought made any sort of sense

>>6093999
>Galvatron Gundam
Even looks like he has a decepticon logo on his chest

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>>6093503
Finally getting around to building last years Secret Santa gift

>>6094008
Looks like your Unicorn is having a wardrobe malfunction

>>6094046
hahaha yeah, I took the picture pretty late at night. His shoulder has been fixed since.

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>>6093503
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-upHSP9KU

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>>6093503
Just finished this MG Alex. There were some huge fuck ups with masking since I had to be creative with some parts (mainly the arms) so I tried to hide it with some weathering. Still, I think this is my most complete kit in context of doing everything "right" with just user error causing any errors. Will be posting a photoshoot tomorrow when the sun comes out.

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Nobel is a pretty cool kit

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>>6093902
the last couple threads that have had this robo-sex shit going on is funny as all hell. Gunpla brings out a lot of funny times

Just snapped my RG nanju's faceplate in half trying to cut it off the runner.

I'm not very happy, but the glue might hold so it's not a total loss.

Fucking japan

>>6093604
I just got done with the Wing EW and it's one of the funnest kits to put together that I've ever done (the wings especially).

>>6093503
I built the frame to an HG Astaroth and now I'm trying to come up with ideas for what to do with it. It's gonna be my first kitbash once it's done

>>6092953
I thought OYW is just a recolor of the 2.0? Someone with both told me they are, I haven't seen for myself tho.

How do you get the surrounding plastic on a sticker to not show up so much?

I'm doing some stickers on the RG Wing EW and the shield is super noticable, even on white parts.

>>6094280
You can carefully trim some of clear parts off, and topcoat helps but waterslides are the way to go if you don't wanna see edges

>>6094170
Yes indeed. Which of the two nobel variants is better by the way?

>>6094328

Pretty much the same except color and the hair piece. I like the color on the berserker.

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I think i have a problem. Apparently at 4am last night i bought thd ibo option sets 2 and 4, a kimaris trooper, a blue hyakuren, a hyakuri, the io frame ryusei go, mcgillis's graze ritter, the leggins ray reginlaze, and the barbatos complete set.

Oh boy.

>>6094376
Danke schön anon. I guess I'll just buy whichever i find first.

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>>6093069
noice

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I guess if you have to mess up the varnish coat so the filter rips right through the paint, under the crotch is one of the better places to do it.

This is turning into a build of false alarms. Quite a bit of camo came off with the masking tape at one point as well, but that turned out to be from a part that wasn't supposed to be camouflaged in the end, waiting for a coat of even grey.

>>6094221

how the fuck did you manage that

sounds like you arent using nippers

>>6094523

My nippers are cheap and old. Just snapped the poor thing instead of cutting the sprue. Glued it together and good as new.

>>6094468
>not painting under and behind all the armour

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>Payment request Plamax Cherno Alpha

Hype.

>>6094608
I kinda have. A tank won't have the inside of the skirts camouflaged, so that's just the base green there. The hip piece, along with some other bits and bobs here and there, is painted a solid grey instead of the camo to liven up the mech a bit.

Though I won't bother fixing the mess there, or panel lining the insides of the skirt plates. Quantum satis.

>psycho zaku mg and fag mg shipped today

cant stop my hype.

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Is it worth it to upgrade to EMS for a 15k yen order?
I'm already expecting a 20e+20%tax when it gets here

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tfw your plastic robits are dropping a new album

>>6094700
yes, less worry and much shorter wait

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Rouei gonna fuck shit up, then job to a cyborg who can't kill a named character later.

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>>6094727
Then this thing's probably going to be piloted by Evil Teiwaz Guy's faction, and not get a single on-screen kill. One unit of which will probably have the honor of being wrecked by Barbatos's midseason upgrade when it makes its debut.

>>6094731
that thing's really doing it for my design sensibilities, even the elf shoes

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>>6094727

can't wait to put some sinanju-alike boosters with its backpack thrusters

>>6094727
>>6094731

Fug, Toonami needs to start airing S2 of IBO ASAP. Less chances of being horribly spoiled, and also the awesome suits I have seen so far.

>>6094389
Sounds like you need to hide your credit cards when you're drinking.

>>6094812
Hey, at least it was not drugs and women the Anon spent it on. Constructive hobbies are not a terrible thing, right?

>>6094815
Maybe, but "it could've been worse" still isn't a good way to wave of getting shit faced and spending $100+ you didn't mean to. I'm assuming he will actually enjoy those later and has enough money for it to not hurt at least, though.

Snapshitter here.
If I were to buy the waterslide decals for the RG Mk. II would I have to topcoat after or can I just rub some mr. mark setter on it and call it good?

Before you flame me the reason why I'm snap shitting is because I have no way to spray topcoat because my garage is cold as shit and I'm not getting lacquer fumes in the house.

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>>6094764
Its available online for free from official sources. Just go and watch it on youtube if you don't want to download it.

And yeah, its definately picked up since the first season. They realized that plot needs to actually progress and a gundam series needs mech action more than once every 4-5 episodes. Also, Iok a shit.

>>6094835
Top coat AND Mark Setter

Which tallgoose is best to paint up like the TV version the old tallgoose iii or the EW ver?

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G-Generations SD Zeta complete. For being around half the size of a modern SD, I still can appreciate the quality of the older kits. Once I get my SD Neo Zeong complete, I'll probably post a comparison between the SD kits I own.

>>6094844
The lack of (You)s is really weird. I could watch it online, but I am making sure to support Toonami, and I really like the dubs VAs.

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>>6094886
Sounds reasonable. And yeah, its definitely got good mech designs now that over half the enemies aren't just different colored graze.

>>6094156

Looks great, Anon.

Can Mr. Mark softer on regular stickers help get rid of that disgusting excess film?

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>>6092237
oi bruv where the feddies at

>>6094947
No, where the fuck do you fags get this misinformation from

Does anybody else wish they would come out with a MG G- Self?
I've wanted one since I started building

>>6092906
This is my favorite version of the RX-78-2. The detail isn't quite what the 3.0 is but this fucker can do any pose you want it to.

>>6094054
I believe anon is referring to the exposed titty

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MG Alex completed. My first refurbished kit and "complete" kit in terms of getting all the basics more or less right (like priming for paint scratching, doing waterslides properly, etc.). Glad to finish one last kit before the end of the year.

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>>6094967

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>>6094971

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>>6094973
Not a lot of posing with something so old.

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>>6094974

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>>6094952
are you pickin a fite m8

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>>6094976
Last one.

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DM metal build destiny, my thirts painted build ever.

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>>6094978
stand down m8
this is your final warning!

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>>6094978
>>6095004
BEST CHECK URSELVES GENTS

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>>6095004
This won't end well for you

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So I just got my Koto TV Eva-01. No wonder shipping was so cheap; box has nearly identical dimensions to an RG box, except for slightly thicker width.

And then it turns out that everything fits WITHIN a standard RG box, so that's just some "Koto empty box space" for you.

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>>6095024
>>6095027
char kick !!

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>>6095073

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Hey guys, I got a question.

I ordered myself some of the Mr. Hobby Crystal Colors (pic related), but I'm unable to find any information on what type of paint it actually is.
Is it enamel, acrylic, oil or whatever?
What kind of thinner should I use, anything else I need to know?

I usually mostly use water based acrylics (like the Mr. Hobby Aqueous line).
Would like to apply the Crystal Color on top of those.
Parts in question are made of resin.

Hope someone can help me out there, google isn't really helpful.
Thanks!

>>6094967
Looks solid, definitely got the basics right.

>>6094819
It was all stuff i was inevitably going to buy. I just feel really dumb.

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>>6095132
It's a lacquer, you would need Mr Levelling Thinner to thin it and an airbrush to spray it.

I would not recommend acrylic as a base for it but if you are careful it can be done.

>>6094856
So I shouldn't go for the waterslide decals unless I'm in a position to topcoat?

>>6095206
Thanks!
I got it to airbrush with, so that's no problem.
I'll make sure to get the correct thinner too.

Anything I can do to make it work on acrylic?
I saw that letting the parts dry and cure completely before the lacquer is sprayed on is important, but anything else?

>>6095224
If the thinner likes to dissolve acrylic paint (test) then slap down some varnish to protect the acrylics. An acrylic varnish should be allowed to cure properly before you go on, a day or two perhaps.

Of course, that varnish will probably be acrylic based too, but it won't be stripped away in an instant. Most of the thinner will evaporate in a hurry when you airbrush, so even if it can be used to rub off acrylics quite easily light coats can leave the acrylics unharmed. Still, varnish gives you bigger margins.

Test things before you go live.

How is the HG Throne Zwei?

I've only recently started getting into Gunpla and my cousin got me that and the GM Powered Cardigan for Christmas and was wondering if the Throne Zwei has problems like Drei with the hip ball joint and needing to buy a better one.

Appreciate anybody tell me of similar problems with either of these two, thanks.

>>6095285
I usually work with Mr. Super Clear (MSC) spray.
I spray it on the piece, let it dry, airbrush it with the water based acrylics, let it dry a day or even longer, and then seal it again.

I usually customize doll resin parts, which is why I stay away from other paints (since doll people tend to regularly remove paintjobs and are afraid of stains...not to mention that BJDs and the like are expensive af).
I use the regular Mr. Thinner to clean the pieces, but it's applied pure and rubbed off with a magic sponge.

I will definitely do a few test runs before I go for the big piece.
Thanks for all the help!

>>6095219
Pretty much. It'll take more force to get the decal off, but it's still pretty sensitive.

>>6094619
Damn you Neo. Meanwhile I forgot to buy a Maverick from the main site.

>>6094731
Love these colors! Am definitely going to get this
>>6093873
About to start this, wish me luck in sticker hell

How are Tomiya brand tools?

I've heard that they're the most popular brand, but I haven't heard anything more than that. I'm currently using Ultra Premium Nippers 2.0 (Australian based) and a few random non-hobby dedicated tools (like tweezers and hobby knives).

Is there a point to buying from a Hobby retailer, or there isn't much of a difference when it comes to tools?

>>6095501
Overpriced in my opinion, but they get the job done. I seem to be retarded because I can't find a better file set but 9 bucks or however much it costed is fine.

>>6095308
Doesn't seem anybody knows.

>>6095594
Pre-S2 00 HGs tend to be a bit spotty. If the Drei had problems the Zwei likely does as well.

>>6095501
I use their masking tape, a panel line scriber, I think, and some sandpaper. I also use their paints, but I know you meant only for tools. I love them, especially the tape, and I wouldn't even say they're really overpriced. I feel anything Tamiya or Mr. Hobby is guaranteed to be good quality for what you get.

>>6095597
Alright thanks, I wasn't sure if I needed to pick up a different ball joint for the hip too since the Drei was very top heavy and problems.

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Do weapon effects exist for gunpla? I'd love something like this for my origin zaku's bazooka

>>6095655
There are builders parts which are laser effects. Also you can of course buy Kotobukiya parts as substitutes.

>>6095600
Different poster, can confirm on the scriber and their acrylic paints, lovely stuff. Also Tamiya Flat Base is great too. Have some of their tape lying around, have yet to touch it. But seeing as everyone uses it I doubt it's bad.

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>>6093368
still looks kinda tacky desu, not to mention it'll make the decals less cooperative, just topcoat it? unless you're planning to paint it of course, in which case good on you for going the unnecessary extra mile i guess.

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How stupid is this idea I have?

>>6095797
Pretty in line with IBO stuff.

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>>6095797
Reminds me of the Death Army grunts.

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WIP Update

Sazabi sanding almost done for currently assembled pieces. Left hardest for last; the chest piece

>>6095803
More HG G-Gundam kits when?

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>>6095797
Where's the cockpit

>>6095861
I cant thing what to use as a cockpit?
>>6095800
I dont know if this a complement considering some people opinion of IBO

>>6095803
huh wow I was trying to aim for Proxima

>>6095876
I like where it's going. I like IBO's designs in general though.

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Who else thinks this shit has serious Gunpla applications?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1g-Chameleon-Powders-Multichrome-Nail-Powder-Color-Changing-Nail-Flecks-Nail-Glitters-Shimmer-Glitter-Dust/32658699662.html

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>>6095899
The workflow appears to be roughly the same as with electroplating powders.

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>>6095902
Will report back in a couple months when the shit arrives.

>>6095876
00raiser I guess, there's probably a build fighters set that has one

>>6095913
I guess, but the grain looks way too big

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>>6095922
That was only one example.

New thread: >>6095935

>>6095797
I really love it. The head seems a bit under dressed though.

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>>6095308
What exactly is the problem? The ball joints / hip connectors on mine seem sturdy.

>>6095939
I had problems with it posing and the top half not wanting to stay together unfortunately, only one I've had with it. I asked /m/'s gunpla thread about it, they said it had problems with that and it was just easier to buy a different joint piece, bought a new one and haven't had a problem with it at all.

>>6095845
do we really need constant updates of you doing what it essentially just matte coat?

what will happen if i spray paint at -0C ? will it come out weird? i just wanna do it in my garage then let it dry inside.