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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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First for Formula Skell

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>>6148676
I just built a Koto kit and I didnt cut myself.

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Finally got the Gyancelot and painted it today to lead over the two custom gyans. Thoughts?
> I'm just an amateur who had the time of my life

>>6148772
Do you make a good ravioli?

>>6148651
Ah, thanks for reminding me that I need to build that MG, it's been in my backlog since August.

>>6148772
Potato quality aside, Lookin' good!

Hg revive guncannon thoughts, is it worth it? From what I've seen its pretty plain but reasonably articulated.

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>>6148837
I love mine. Aside from the proportions (which makes the originally bulky suit rather lean, and a change that a number of people don't like) and the lack of the spray missile pods (which the original came with), it's pretty much a perfect Guncannon kit. Using Bandai's modern joint structure gives it amazing articulation, it has virtually no seam lines, and clean detailing. Everything with the kit comes molded in-color, with the visor piece being molded in clear plastic instead of being a sticker like with the original HGUC Guncannon. Not to mention it's dirt cheap and sturdy as fuck. Heck, the thing can even mount the old HGUC's spray missile pods as long as you put the Revive's polycaps into them.

Basically,
>Cons:
>No spray missile pods
>Slimmed proportions
>Pros:
>Literally everything else

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>>6148867
Seriously, sturdy as fuck.

>>6148676
Was there any word if we'd get any of the other skells, ever?

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>snapshit

I'll probably never do any painting, but I'll buy actual blades/sanding materials/panel lining shit soon enough.

>>6148772

This kind of have got a Dark Souls mech thing going on... Maybe you should add a few Kimaris to this.

>>6148651
Didn't expect it to be OP pic but Thanks Gelgoog Guy

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Dumping some pics of my finished build. Hope you guys enjoy it.

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MG 1/100 Sazabi Ver. Ka

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Alright that's the end of my dump.

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>>6148991
Not going to lie, that only strengthened my mourning wood. Joking aside, great work Anon it looks beautiful and impressive.

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i love these silly little flags

>>6148987
Check out that sick orange peel

>>6148990
The not shiny/glossy gun kinda spoils the overall look

>>6148991
>tfw no clean room to paint gunpla in
I need to stop being so triggered by every bit of dust that lands on a fresh coat of paint

Anyway looks great

>>6149106
yeah I hate the orange peel too. had to repaint pieces and my room wasn't clean enough to avoid some hairs and dust falling on it while pieces dried.

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>>6149106
>>6149118
>dust and orange peel
polisher is your friend

also anti-static wipes

>>6149125
>antistatic wipes
You are a genius, thank you for the tip.

>>6149018
>mourning wood
press F to pay respects

>>6149190
Yes, my wood is the saddest.

>>6149190
>>6149223

You never gotten an erection at a funeral? Jesus, try connecting with someone for once, guys.

>>6149125

>take this 18000 rpm electric sander to fix your orange peel

kek

I would personally recommend extremely high grit sandpaper. Or not worry about it at all. Sometimes it's easy to criticize a model when it's like six times the size in a jpeg than in person.

>>6149374
>what are buffing heads
>what is variable speed
you are not very smart are you

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I heard some bad things about pic related but thought I would give it a try for the group build.

Worst mistake I've made model building wise. Parts dont fit, it comes with "waterslides" that dont adhere, sticker decals that are the wrong sizes. Literally a rip off.

Ive never not completed a kit but im thinking about just tossing this.

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I heard the anime was shit but I love the suits.

https://youtu.be/3e3nKHwirhQ

Is Dan our guy?

>>6149480
>im too retarded to do anything besides snapshit

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>>6149480
>Parts dont fit
>waterslides dont adhere
>Bandai
Are you sure it's not a bootleg?
Are you sure you are not retarded?

>>6149554
>autistic elitist about Chinese plastic transformers

No shit he's one of us

>>6149577
Im not sure what you're implying, that it isnt snapshit because it is. Or that im bad for picking that kit, i dont know.

>>6149582
It may be a bootleg but Im not bad, ive built multiple kits with waterslides and have had no issues with them.

>>6149480
Huh? That's bandai, I've never built that particular kit but I've built a ton of the star wars bandais and they're some of the best engineered and produced kits I've ever seen

>>6149587
Where did you buy it? That might help us determine if it's a bootleg or not.

Always worth posting.
http://www.geocities.jp/lifezoids/GUNDAM-GC.htm

>>6149480
Weird, I built the Resistance X-Wing, which should just be the same mold in a different color, and had no problems. All the parts and stickers/waterslides fit well, but in a number of places the stickers go over areas with lots of detail/greebling, so that made them not stay flat.

>>6148870
I like that mouse pad.

Anyone know of a good middleman for P-Bandai JP? I'm looking at shoppingmallJapan but the site looks like it was made by cavemen and I can only find a handful of posts from years ago complaining about a stupid shipping scheme (Japan to their US warehouse to the final destination).

>>6149870
Samuel Decal, Gentei Kits, and Nippon-Yasan are online sites that sell P-Bandai kits. Otherwise check /a/'s buyfag guide for more "traditional" proxies and forwarders.

>>6149870
What's wrong with BiJ?

Also >>>/a/buyfag and read their guide 3 times.

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>>6149743
>posting diecast toys in a thread about model kits
Nigga u dum
That being said, these guys are really cool. Bandai also did a spinoff line with non-Gundam properties, including some toku characters. I got Kamen Rider 1 for cheap a few months ago and it's actually pretty fun to play with. It's like an SD-styled Souchaku Henshin figure.

>>6149893
Gentei and NY mark up up the ass and you pay pretty standard shipping on them.

Samuel decal always rapes me on shipping compared to ordering from Japanese sites. Also he doesn't always respond.

>>6149692
I bought it at a local mom and pop store in town.

Tell me gentlemen, what's the secret to removing stickers from a finished kit? I lost a sticker which invalidates the other five on the back blades. Do I just scrape them off? Use water or liquid? Pray to the Gods to grant me serenity and enlightenment?

>>6149954
if it's unpainted, then scratch it off.

>>6149966
That never actually crossed my mind. Well, that was fast. Thank you Anon.

>>6149870
Baka! Just buy from Mandarake. Release window P-Bandai kits are always JPY RRP +/- 1000 yen. No price gouging, exhorbitant middleman fees

>buh buh used

BAKAYARO! They're brand new items that were previously owned by someone else. Most of the time, they havent even been unboxed yet.

>>6149925
That's very true, although NY tends to beat out the others with lower markup (at least with some preorders) in my experience. For example, the White Dingo GM Sniper II's P-Bandai price is 4104; on NY it's going for 4620, on Gentei it's 5745, and on SD it's $49 (plus the shipping estimate is $25).

I'm trying out proxyrabbit myself, because the interface makes it really easy to order P-Bandai stuff and I'm having various problems with using 2you4 for this. Problem is, adding their fees means that it'll still cost 4609.2 before shipping, which is barely cheaper than NY. Really wish I could use 2you4, or that Derringer gets past his troubles and manages to bring P-Bandai to North America.

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>>6149979
Wait, scratch that, it's actually slightly more expensive.

Interested in making my first Master grade any suggestions?

>>6150068
Zaku II 2.0

>>6150068
God Gundam or Mk II 2.0 (Titans.)

>>6150068
Turn A if you're not a pleb with shit taste.

>>6150068
Victory Ver. Ka

>>6150078
>Turn A if you're a pleb with shit taste.

FTFY

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Will I be hated if I do an oob like Dalong did with my Hard Grade kit, shown in the picture?

>>6150068
Something in the $20+ range. Zaku II/G Gundam/Mk II OG. Just know that as the guide says, there will probably be a fuckup or two. Cheering you on though m8!

>>6150123
I thought that kid was naked for a sec.

What's oob?

>>6150068
My first kit was a Master Grade, there's nothing hard about them. And the size allows for more detailing if you want.
Most kits in the past 5 to 10 years look great out of the box if you're a snapfag (and you really shouldn't be)

I'd say get whatever suit you like the best. I usually watch Jabman025's review videos before buying because he goes into a lot of detail and rarely does anything to them aside from panel lining, so you get a real good sense of what the kit is actually going to look like. Also I think he only does MGs.

As someone totally new for airbrushing, is tamiya my best bet? acrylic btw

>>6150150

>what's oob

>most kits look great out of the box

I thought this was a funny coincidence.

>>6150157
Tamiya and Mr Color are both fairly easy to work with.

Tamiya you will find is most commonly acrylic, Mr. Color is a laquer, so use their respective thinners.

Reading and research can save you a lot of headache with airbrushing.

I actually recommend testing your painting on scrap plastic, like empty sprues, so you get the hang of it.

Keep your airbrush clean.

>>6150159
I thought that's what it meant, but it didn't make sense in the post

"if I do an out of the box like Dalong did" and then it's a post of a painted figures.

>>6150157
I use Mr. Hobby Aqueous. It's acrylic. And I love it. It's not really out of brand loyalty though, it was just the one I grabbed because it had the color I wanted, and since then I stuck with them.

But I'm in Japan, so I don't know how hard it is to find outside.

>>6150166
Nothing in that picture appears to be painted. The kit comes with water slides and stickers for detailing the figures.

>>6150184
I guess I didn't really look at it.

I usually think of human figures to be in one color. Those one had like red collars and cameo and stuff.

>>6150157
Go lacquer or go home
Acrylics are fine and dandy until you try lacquers, they dry insanely fast. Doesn't mean they're cured, but it's good enough for handling and starting the next coat
Anyway get a respirator, acrylics are not any safer than lacquers while spraying.

>>6150203
Fuck I don't have a respirator, and no one at my hobby shop (it has paint booths) uses them. Most people use nothing or a surgical mask.

I'm worried if my lungs are fucked or if it's really that big a deal.
I don't smoke or anything.

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>>6150123
Vaguest instructions I have yet to see, knock on wood. Stuff does not make sense or should not be possible without possibly damaging the kit. Surprisingly solid at the point I stopped at, granted. Might be a good kit for the more militarily enthusiastic sort.

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Thanks I'll be posting what I get tomorrow at the hobby store form what you guys say.

>>6150234
The amounts of paint we inhale from airbrushing isn't actually too significant, you won't die from it in the next 20 years[citation needed] . Unless you work in a mine, or stick your airbrush up your nose every session.
Working with lacquers should require one, since the fumes are toxic and may cause chemical damage

Rattle cans though, you should wear one while spraying if you do it often

Sorry if I'm being a shitter but I'm not sure if this would be answered properly on the chinky general.

I want something to use as prosthetic legs for one of my Frame Arms Girl figmas. The peg connecting the upper thigh to the lower thigh on each leg has a 3mm diameter and the legs it comes with are 2.6 inches long.
Is the basic 1/144 Barbatos apt for it?

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>come home after work to finish posing my HG Kimaris Trooper
> arm breaks at the swivel
> Mfw I have to cement and pray it won't lock up

I'm not getting any IBO kits for a while since they all break on me

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I'm trying to change my blade, it seems stuck in there. Any tips on getting this thing open?
Shit wont twist.

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>>6150271
Get the lupus instead. Grimgerde is the more popular choice though. (modding might be required)
Also, figma is a brand, not an encompassing term for small posable anime figures

>>6150288
Have you tried turning anti clockwise?

>Know a mystery package is arriving sometime this Friday.
>Want to order the new HG Mk. II for my collection, but do not want to do so and open the package to find one.

Gifts/presents are hard, guys.

>>6150203
Acrylics are significantly safer. Lacquer thinner is very toxic to the human body, especially if inhaled. There have been people who died just from huffing paint thinner vapors, albeit in enclosed spaces (which is what a lot of people are working in at homes).

Don't trivialize it, it's a serious chemical cocktail and rates up there with lesser industrial waste vapors.

>>6150296
>tfw lazy to wear my respirator when diluting putty and mixing small batches of paints

I think I better get started on my will.

>>6150302
Can I have your unbuilt kits?

>>6150304
Fuck off, they're going into the grave with me

>>6150306
Was worth a try. An army of plastic soldiers, like the terracotta legions of the Emperors of Old?

>>6150306
I'll make sure to bring my shovel then.

>>6150308
More like a row of sprues
>>6150312
Cremation it is, you dirty grave robbers

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>>6150296
>Acrylics are significantly safer.
>when inhaled
no

you are just as fucked

>>6150291
Thanks, but I only want to use the inner frame of the legs. I want to give it a barebones prosthetics appearance.
Do the ones you mentioned fit the measurements, though?

>Also, figma is a brand, not an encompassing term for small posable anime figures
Ah, no, I know. I'm just fucking with you guys.

>>6150325
I think he meant not as dangerous, which I agree

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This guy was a surprisingly fun build, despite it's simplicity.

>>6150335
>not as dangerous

I say we let Darwin do his thing

>>6150328
http://www.dalong.net/review/ib/ibh14/p/ibh14_15.jpg

Well you better gitgud at plastic modelling if you want it to look good

>>6150325
No one's saying not to use safety equipment, you should when dealing with any vapors and particulates. But if you huff acrylics you'll have lung problems for a while, if you have lacquer thinner you'll have severe nervous system damage, permanent lung damage, and possibly death.

You're not doing anyone by comparing the two. Ideally when working with lacquer thinner you should be wearing goggles (not safety glasses) and protective clothing in case of spills, because it is worse than high concentration isopropyl alcohol to absorb.

>>6150349
Its like getting shot by a 9mm or a .50, one is significantly more lethal than the other, but the winning move is not to get shot in the first place

>>6150284
I've had great experience with IBO kits and my fav is the Kimaris Trooper but I have to agree with you, that's the one and only kit that has broken on me several times, to the point where I just bought a new one to replace the parts.

My HG Unicorn kits do feel a lot more durable and solid. I wonder if it's the quality of the plastic or if it's just that... IBO designs are mostly really thin pegs...

>>6149979
NY has pretty good prices but how about shipping? EMS comes out to 8000 yen for 3 WD GM Sniper IIs, which seems quite high for just 3 kits.

By comparison HLJ's shipping for 3 regular GM Sniper IIs is just 4200 yen, basically half the cost.

>>6150394
Oh, right. I forgot that NY's shipping is far more expensive than it should be -- they charged 1740 for SAL on the Hi-Nu Influx. Three of the WD GM Sniper IIs from Gentei would run 6600 for EMS compared to NY's 8000, and EMS for a single unit costs 3700 (NY) vs 3300 (Gentei).

Derringer please free us from this hell.

>>6150422
We're being swindled

>>6150328
Looks like it might fit, but you'll have to make a 3mm connector out of the sprue since both joints are female
Might be a little long though.

If you want a mockup go to dalong and photoshop it yourself to see if it fits

>>6150422
Gentei lists those GM Snipers as nearly 1kg, there's no way that's true. It's nearly twice the weight of the non WD version.

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Lewd.

They also gave the rg build strike a gloss blue box. It's the little things.

>>6150498
I wanna get one and paint it purple

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>tfw ran out of the paint I need the most for this kit
>local hobby shop doesn't have it in stock
>won't have it for at least a couple of weeks
>"fuck it, I'll sit and wait and stare at what's done for now"
>paint is already chipping around armpit area thanks to giant shoulderpads

Fuck, painting is heartwrenching.

>>6148772
Those look awful. Fun is nice and all, but gold usually comes off as tacky and never really blends well.

>>6150531
If those areas are complete, why not gloss and decal them now?

>>6150542
I didn't want to do a gloss coat to be honest. That's all flat coated already.

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>>6150495
I'm just going by the shipping estimates they give. For what it's worth, their EMS cost for the Freedom, Qubeley, and Tallgeese MGs they have are about the same, and their weights are also comparable to the WD GM Sniper II's.

>>6150531
Shit, man, that's a damn nice red. What kind of paint?

>>6150546
>That's all flat coated already.
I don't think top coat should let the paint peel like that.

>>6150684
Unfortunately the flat coat can only do so much. It chips around the part where the corner of the shoulder pad meets the chest. The edge is sharp.

Unless you're thinking about the weathering I used looking like the paint peeling. That's silver drybrushing and it's intentional.

>>6150648
Base coat of tamiya metallic silver with tamiya metalling red on top, finished with a matt coat.

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I hope someday all of us can enjoy the feeling of having a P-bandai shop in our country.

What a beaut box.

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Anyone know any other videos on youtube like this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikk7ybBiP1I
I find them extremely comfy

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What's the best Eva-01 kit, Koto's or Bandai's?

>>6150291

Why does she have a blonde ponytail and purple bangs?

Fix that shit.

>>6150828
If you're talking classic Eva tv show then it's up for grabs. If you're talking Eva Rebuild, regardless of how other anons might feel about the rebuild series, then Koto wins by default for being the only one to actually come up with a new mold for model kits to resemble the rebuild redesigns.

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>>6150900
Er, wait, what? You seem to be somewhat misinformed.

Both Bandai and Koto produced kits based on the Rebuild design. Bandai's proportions are rather wonky, and they did that shitty rubber-covered seamless arm thing again. Koto's kit was produced more recently, and boasts great proportions and engineering. Koto wins for Rebuild.

Bandai has produced numerous kits based on the TV design, but they are all quite old and outdated by now, and many have problems with proportions too. Koto, on the other hand, very recently retooled their excellent Rebuild kit into the TV design. Lemme tell ya, having built some of the old Bandai Eva 01s, this thing is leaps and bounds above it. Koto's kit also has no stickers and a few pre-painted parts even! Really the only gripes I can come up with are that there's no yellow piece for the top of the kneepads, and they didn't prepaint the green stripe on the horn.

tl;dr: Whether TV or Rebuild, Koto wins. I wish they'd make TV 00 and 02 as well, they really did a good job on 01.

>>6150846
Based on the V Crest probably.

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3rd party kit makers keep on making awesome shit.

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>>6151072
Manufacturer is Supernova, same company that made the 1/100 MS cage copies.
All indicators point to this being a plastic conversion kit.

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>>6151075

>>6151072
>>6151075
>tfw even 3rd party uses Katoki proportions
no escape

>>6151086
that's because they're ripping off someone's actual cool shit and isn't an original creation

http://www.xiaot.com/article-7775-1.html

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Anyone here speak Moon? I'm stuck on what seems like an impossible bit of the instructions for a kit and could use any possible input please. Not sure if I should glue this or just avoid the part(s) at all.

>>6151163
what seems to be the problem?

>>6151168
Just about everything on that bit of the instructions. No place to snap pieces in, aside from F7, F6 and F5. Feels like I just have to break out plastic cement of super glue to get things connected, but it lacks the icon for that.

I love this show/channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kU2XRFofh8

>>6151189
I still fail to see the problem. Do you have the pieces in front of you? Did you try to fit them where the instruction shows? Either they snap in place or they don't in which case you glue them.

The text talks about moving the seats front-back so that the figures of soldiers fit and how you need to choose how to attach certain parts etc there is nothing about glue. I think it's implicit.

>>6151075
It looks like parts from Model Legends conversion kits

Just bought the RG Mark Two AEUG. I was told by the owner it has a nylon tube or something I need to cut very, very carefully. Did I make a mistake ordering this? I'm not a ham hands, but I am worried now that one wrong cut and I will have wasted my money. This is only my second kit as well, read the guide but it did not mention anything about this sort of situation.

>>6151377
It's not hard...

>>6151377
take your time, it's not that hard. I'd suggest keeping it in storage and building a few more other cheaper kits, but really, just take it slow with RGs and make sure you work in a clean organized area so if you drop anything, you'd be able to find it.

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>>6151433
So it's not essential to keep it in one piece? I just ordered it and was warned. Saw something on Amazon but have not seen the box or contents yet. I was just curious. I am guessing by the sarcasm it's cosmetic or something stupidly easy.

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Is this thing actually all that good?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001738DXU?ref_=sr_1_2&qid=1451710183&sr=8-2&keywords=tc20t&pldnSite=1

Looking at getting into airbrushing, but I don't want anything big or noisy.

>>6151519
As someone who owns one, it's not bad, Mine tends to overheat after long sessions.

Fair warning though, it doesn't matter what you buy they're all loud. What matters if it comes with a good tank that lets you spray without the motor running.

>>6150993
Koto's TV version is too fat.

>outdated by now
They hold up pretty damn well for being over fifteen years old.

>many have problems with proportions too
Which ones and what problems? I don't think "having the best proportions out of any Eva kits or figures" really qualifies as a problem.

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>>6151546
>doesn't matter what you buy they're all loud
Uh, no?

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>MG GM Sniper II's calf armor has grey holes in them
>instead of the piece having actual holes in it, it's solid blue

MG line is officially kill.

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>>6151602
>too fat
Looks fine to me man. The only thing that looks significantly thicker on the koto is the fingers. And in fact, the Koto's waist looks even slimmer than the original design.

>They hold up pretty damn well for being over fifteen years old.
That's...not a good argument, you realize? You can say anything "holds up well for old it is," the simple fact is, that becomes completely irrelevant if a better engineered option now exists. Which it does.

As for your last point...y'know what? If you're comparing them to the lineart, which is what I used for this comparison, yeah, you might be right. Cause I think this lineart looks sort of stiff, and that's exactly how I thought of the old Eva kits. Stiff and awkward looking. They do remind me of the lineart though! Whereas Koto's new kit reminds me of how Eva 01 looked in motion to me in the anime--dynamic and ready for action.

>>6151660
That's the same compressor motor with a slightly different exterior.

You're not going to find a massive difference between the same design, especially since they're all the same compressor from some Chinese OEM who's been making it for at least 11 years.

On that note, they're very quiet compared to many compressors intended for craftsmen (home improvement stuff).

>>6151673

You can always drill those out with a pin-vise, Anon.

>>6151684
That'd be entirely pointless since the inner frame underneath is detail-less.

>>6151602
>Koto's TV version is too fat.
That's not really a valid argument when the "TV version" as you know it doesn't really exist. The "TV version" is a variety of shapeshifters because the animators kept drawing it off model.

The original design was more like the EoE design but we got vastly different looks in the anime

>>6151683
I actually own the pic related >>6151660
and you're talking out of your ass. It _is_ much quieter than the generic Master kind.

I airbrush at night and it doesn't bother people sleeping in the next room.

>>6151688
Nah, it would still create a sense of depth. Anything's better than just gundam markering in the holes black.

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>>6151677
Ever notice how there weren't any promo pictures from the front? Look at this fucking travesty. It's barely different from the Rebuild proportions.

>You can say anything "holds up well for old it is,"
I'm just sayan, if it weren't for the arms the LM-HG kits would stand up to a modern HG pretty well.

>the simple fact is, that becomes completely irrelevant if a better engineered option now exists.
So, what, are all the MG RX-78-2 kits before the 2.0 worthless because the 2.0 exists, even though they have completely different aesthetics? Should Bandai just cease production of their vintage kits, even though lots of people love and build them? You're a dumbass.

>Cause I think this lineart looks sort of stiff, and that's exactly how I thought of the old Eva kits. Stiff and awkward looking.
Maybe you just need to raise your posing game.

>>6151691
They did fairly consistently have athletic proportions similar to the LM-HG kits.

>>6151764
The barrel chest and linebacker shoulders contrasted with the petite hips just look bad to me.

>>6151072
>>6151075
>>6151079
No beam effect parts?

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>>6151768
Okay.

That's what TV Evas tend to look like, though.

>>6151774
Nah, if you compare this gif to the LM-HG above, the animation waist doesnt get as thin and the horizontal width of the shoulders is much slimmer. This creates more balanced proportions.

>>6151774
The shoulders and head are in proportion with each other but in that gif the top of its waist and the bottom of its waist (where the leg armor meets the waist armor) are nearly the same width.

The Bandai kit's waist gets way too narrow at the bottom and the koto kit actually got it right. The upper thigh on the Bandai kit is also way too short compared to the gif, the longer upper thigh of the Koto kit is better.

In fact, I'd say in general the Koto kit gets a lot more things right, the actual limbs being too thick is probably the problem.

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>>6148870
Got around to retaking the photo with a decent camera. Cardboard used in lieu of a nice background.
>>6149859
Custom mouse pads are fun.

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>>6151546
>>6151660
>>6151683
>>6151703

Don't buy a small one. This one is the same price, it's 1hp and you can brush for hours before it even kicks on plus it only runs 60-70 seconds to fill. It's only a little louder than the small ones but you can still use it in an apartment or room away from someone sleeping.

I was the first guy on here to get one and a bunch of other anons got them too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NOSCDPA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_myFbcjiQ1k Here's mine, I use it right beside my desk on Discord and it just sounds like a fridge running over a mic. It's quiet.

>>6151773
It's based on some guys custom.

>>6151817
Is that some adorable, feminine looking AGE suit on the left?

>>6151963
GN archer from 00

>>6151377
DON'T DO IT ANON! IT CREATES MUSTARD GAS!

>>6151963
>tfw you have a Robot Damashii & 3 1/144 kits of GN Archer

>>6151996
>tfw when you wish you were a 00 suit so you could push the GN Archer up against the wall and Mobile-Suit it till it leaks beam fluid.

>>6152007
>You will never force yourself onto the GN Archer as the Arios.
>You will never fill her with the excess power from your GN Drive.

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>>6151969
2late4me.

>>6152074
File name is clever, you cheeky fucker.

So I want to get the Gyancelot, but I don't want to apply the gold stickers. If I use a gold Gundam marker to paint over the bits that's meant to be gold, is it going to look hideous, or will it be passable?

I'm a lazy asshole who has only just started customizing my kits.

>>6152085
Passable. Gold Gundam Marker is actually surprisingly pretty nice stuff. Try to topcoat it at least to protect it afterwards.

Have there been any delays for SAL from Japan to US?

I think I lost around 20 bucks worth of decals from Banzai to SAL. Fug

>>6152116
Possibly. I'm waiting on a box from TOY SHOP JAPAN HOBBYONE, but it still has a few estimated days to get here. In one piece and decent shape hopefully.

>>6152102
Alright, sounds good, thanks for the tip!

I just bought the P-Bandai MG GM II. Should I paint it standard colors, AEUG colors, or Titans colors?

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Which is the best Gyancelot? Only difference between the three is on the knee armour. Fourth option is leaving the knees alone entirely.

>>6152203
middle

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>>6152165
GM III or Hyaku Shiki colors.

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>>6151849
Too pricey for me friend. I don't live in the land of the free.

I was thinking about getting this honestly. Or one of the master brand ones with a tank attached.
https://www.amazon.ca/Master-Airbrushing-Portable-Airbrush-Compressor/dp/B00BF0MW9G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1485584757&sr=8-5&keywords=airbrush+kit

>>6152165
Standard or Titans. Those are logically the best colors. I would go Titans, but I am biased toward them.

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>>6152074
Burn the ends of the nylon to get them sturdier, especially for the shorter leg ones, mine would get caught when the leg bent before that
Be careful not to burn too much

>>6152203
First>third>>>middle

>>6152469
Thanks Anon, I'll make sure to do that. Was also thinking of using a coating on them to keep them from fraying - thoughts?

>>6152478
The burned ends should be enough
What kind of coating would prevent fraying?

>>6152498
I meant over the length of the nylon itself, but it should be fine.

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>>6152165
This

>>6150341
Kawaii as fuck

>>6152498
>What kind of coating would prevent fraying?
Well, using something like fraycheck would do it, but it would also probably stiffen the tubing up significantly.

>>6151519
I can't stop laughing at that dumb picture.

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>>6152085
Pic related is the gold gundam marker I used to paint the pistons on my Nu. The markers are pretty messy so even if you are careful you'll probably have to do a little cleanup afterwords. Just dip a toothpick in enamel thinner and scratch off the excess.

>>6152537
MG? It's tempting if so. Can get the Ver Ka for the price of two MG Nu.

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Gundam heads on jims are so sexy

>>6152229

Well I can't shit on it or recommend it but I can tell you that if you get this one, you should also buy a moisture trap and work it into the mix because these tankless things run nonstop and after about 20 minutes the engine has built up enough heat to cause condensation so I cannot recommend that aspect of it. If you plan on using this, try to keep it turned off any time you aren't actively chooching with that bitch.

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>>6152715
And it's also true the other way around

>>6152685
ver ka

>>6152203

I don't like first because you have the helmet visor as silver and the similar knee parts as gold

>>6149053
m8

>>6152537
Think that method would work over a yellow plastic, like on the Shining Gundam?

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>>6152715
>Turning your grunts into gundams
>Not turning your gundams into grunts

>>6152859
I like this far more then i should i might have to pick up a GM and another Red warrior amazing to do this

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>>6152859
Related: http://imgur.com/a/RZChA#0

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Current projects!

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>>6152910
It feels like everyone and their mum is working on RG mk IIs

>>6152947
Kinda tempted to get my mum to try and make a RG MKII now.

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>>6152874
Hell yeah dude.

>>6152947
i think it's the most stable RG frame they've put out. really lends itself to customizing.

Kind want to buy 3 more and those RG Barzam conversion kits.

I had the old AKOHobby MG conversion kits and those were fucking awesome.

Also - I was out of the hobby for a while. I left in 2013 before they put out their MG GM III novel conversion, it looked like they had a ton of shit coming down the line. They had awesome previous releases like the MG Powered GM, GM Spartan, GM Sniper conversions, weapons kits, etc. I start back up again last year and they're defunct and I can't find any news.

Does anyone know what happened to AKO Creations/AKO Hobby?

>>6152953
With how much care is put into nails, she'll probably be better at nub removal than most of us

>>6152947
I'm going full autistic spectrum warrior. SD, HG, RG, MG. No PG most likely. HG was my first actual Gundam suit, everything else was Zeonic grunts/one off suits. The Mk. II grew on me.

>>6152953
My Mom assisted me a bit with mine. Sad but true I suppose.

>>6152970
Nub removal is a bitch and I wish I knew why.

>>6152954
Nice. GM-atos anyone?

>>6152965
>Does anyone know what happened to AKO Creations/AKO Hobby?
Nope, maybe they lost their molds. Something like that can cost tens of thousands for a large and complex mold, like a sprue tree with tons of parts

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So this year is going to be the 35th anniversary of Macross. Any idea what month the 1/144 kits will be re-stocked?

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>>6152866
Its a gm thunderbolt actually. And you'll need to do some light mods on the waist and bicep pegs to make it work.

>>6153050
And also the shield and beam saber pegs.

I just bought the SD Full Armor Unicorn

WHY?
WHY DO I DO THIS?!

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>>6152910
Finished project! RG Wing EW. Unsurprisingly, it's really nice looking and can't hold the rifle to save its life.

I either have model fatigue, or just get bored or uninterested in RG kits. Anyone else just burn out, even after a break from Gunpla? I almost regret all the money and time spent on this hobby.

>>6153108
I don't like RGs in general. A lot of time goes into for something that's ultimately unimpressive. I much prefer MGs.

Have you tried a PG? The size will surprise you.

>>6153119
PG is pretty expensive. The last time I did a RG I swore it would be the last one, but someone on here had to make the comment of "Either add the RG version to your order/collection or don't post." So, I was a dumbfuck and bought the RG.

I'll be happy to be a regular snapshit with my SD and HG kits.

>>6153162
Get a Mega Size.

>>6153108
After building nothing but 1/144s, my hamhands crave something bigger but I don't want to snap a MG when I'm right on the edge of learning how to paint, only waiting on it to warm up a bit because I'm not spraying lacquer primer in the house with little ventilation.
I've thought about snapping a 1/100 IBO kit but none of them really interest me.

Meanwhile the backlog grows. I have some 25 kits but I don't want to build any but RGs because I want them to be painted, either custom schemes or just to overall look good.

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REACTOR ONLINE

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SENSORS ONLINE

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WEAPONS ONLINE

>>6153202
Lmao

That peg on the right arm is broken. Hope you printed that at home.

>>6153198
>>6153202
>>6153204
my first PC game ever

>>6153210
tancist knows what he's doin kid

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ALL SYSTEMS NOMINAL

Next comission job - 3d-printed from MadCat Mk2 in 1/72. That ABS plastic is total crap, honestly. Bad in sanding, bad in priming, but I'll finish that walking bastard anyway.

>>6153214
How do the joints hold up? Aren't 3D printed parts not very strong?

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And it's unexpectedly small, only 12 meters height. Here it's with Wildcat (just funny coincidence, I've picked nearest plane in my sight) in same 1/72 scale. Comissioner wants simple gray paint overall, but it's just too easy for me, so I will make some little stand with crashed airfield plates

>>6153210
I've already fixed that joint with simple CA-glue.
>>6153218
Just like any other resin parts, fragile a bit. But friend order static walking pose, so all joints will be glued tightly.

>>6153211
>tancist knows what he's doin kid
Well, I consider that as compliment, dear sir!

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>>6152874
I kind of did this a ways back.

>>6153239
well i mean you've worked with worst shit before like that fucking weird ass plane

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>>6153332

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>>6152007
Is beam fluid like headlight fluid?

>>6153428
Stickier and easier to find.

>>6153239
I can feel the TEXTURE just looking at it.

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>>6152516

Alright /gunpla/, I wish to ask you questions for a survey.

What is the most and what is the expected price you would pay for a:
-NG
-SD
-HG
-RE/100
-IBO/100
-MG
-Mega Size
-PG
I think that's all. Did I miss any grades in there?

>>6153493
RG

Does anyone know off hand when in the month the HJ magazine normally gets released? I'm wondering when I can expect my shiny Baselard.

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I'm almost finished this. It's my first real legit attempt at Gunpla (sans Airbrushing because damn that's a pricey meatball atm)
Just need to panel wash a few more parts and finish putting on the decal stickers.

Now I was wondering. Is there a place to get stands for gunpla? The one I'm using here came from my HG Kimaris Trooper, but this model didn't come with one at all. I'm gonna assume not many of them come with stands, so I'd like to get a few cheap ones if at all possible.

>>6153637
Yes, just search for action base 1(1/100 sized) or action base 2(for 1/144) wherever you buy shit

>>6153639
Anything cheaper? Seriously I just needs to stand them up. I don't need the stand to have possibility. Suppose I could see if my figma stands would work...

>>6153643
Figma stands absolutely work with gunpla.

>>6153643
I mean, you could find some shitty chinese thing, but ABs aren't really expensive at all as they are

>>6153643
>Anything cheaper?
Bend a shirt hanger. They're not even five bucks man, just toss one in with your next order. I like Flying Bases for the smaller scales but those are a bit more expensive than Action Bases are.

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>>6153645
>>6153648
5 bux is 5 bux. This cost me nothing and it works pretty good. I just cut it from the gate and it pieces together nice. I'd gladly pay for a bulk of these on the cheap.

>>6153654
>This cost me nothing
Aside from the bump in price given to the kit since that's part of it. It wasn't free, just cheap.

>I'd gladly pay for a bulk of these on the cheap.
You mean something like an Action Base? Anyway, now that I'm done rolling my eyes, you don't have any cheaper options that don't involve taking the stand from something else aside from DIY. Cheap out on lunch one day and you've already got enough for an AB.

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>>6151163
>>6151189
Notice how some connections are shown with dashed arrows while others have solid ones. Dashed arrows mean the parts snap together, while solid arrows mean the parts are glued. Bandai has used this style in their instructions since the 80s, maybe even longer than that.

>>6153643

I have a 1/144 Rezel and a figma stand peg fit perfectly into the polycap they used for the stand mount.

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>MFW when this will never happen until i turn 60.

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>>6153668
The kit I got it from was actually a local purchase and it was super cheap. I'd honestly rather just order these parts because they are stable, have no moving pieces and just work for me since they are translucent, and low profile.

A single translucent action base that I could find shipped to Canada is $15. What I'm wondering is there any way I can just order more of this specific Runner and just have a bunch of these clear stable stands so I can put my models up on my shelf.

>>6153686
Thanks. I'll probably do that then. I have like 10 figmas that are just sitting in the box, so I might as well use the stands.

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>>6153693
They made the Turn X, they can make the Gusion Rebake.

>>6153699

Not for a while sadly.

>>6153693
>It comes out
>All the white parts are STILL stickers
Guts' Gundam can never catch a break with its model kits.

>>6153698
>A single translucent action base that I could find shipped to Canada is $15.
Well yeah, ordering the thing alone is stupid since it's small and getting anything sent out internationally is expensive to start. I was telling you to snag one the next time you placed an order with basically anything else, in all likelihood it wouldn't even increase the shipping costs by much when done that way. Can I assume you've actually checked your local shop to see if they have anything since they already sell gunpla?

Additionally, the ABs allow for more dynamic posing. You're saying you don't want to do that NOW, but if you ever change your mind you're stuck and them guess what? You either buy stands (again) or you can't pose your robutts freely.

>>6153214
What were your limitations on 3d printing? Did you come up with a model yourself and then print it out or was the specs for it already available?

>>6153670
I never knew that, thank you very much Anon.

>>6153709
Is that a reason not to get the Gusion Rebake?

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Finished main paint, here's the test fit. I think I'm going to do another coat of white tomorrow because the preshading gets way more exaggerated in the photobox. Still have decals and weapons and washing and some weathering, so it will change a lot before the end.

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Does anyone have these Kotobukiya led swords? Would they work with an MG (wing) kit?

>>6153794
holy fuck man that's amazing.

>>6153693
its possible, since all the IBO gundams use the same frame all they have to do is design it once then just do a bunch of different armors.

>>6153794
are those even the same models??

>>6153794
did you do metallic frame and everything else flat?

>>6153813

yep same kit

>>6153816

no it's just regular semigloss paint, but the lights are really diffused. I'm not sure what level of reflection I'll do the final finish, but likely matte.

>>6153332
What is this
I love it

>>6153829
A Tieren, one of the three main factions' grunts from 00. Got phased out towards the end of S1 because they were shit, like most of the early grunts.

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>>6153794
Wow anon that's very well done. Here's mine, I just finished panel lining it today.

>>6153837
Holy shit every time I take a new pic of it a see nub marks a missed. Fuck. Just got the ones on the inner knees that I just fucking noticed...

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>>6153722
I buy my kits locally, and action base stands cost 20ish per.

I'm also unsure what you mean by dynamic posing, since this stand can be adjusted at 45 degree angles to give striking angles.

Are you just being a contrarian on purpose? I just wanna know if I can buy specific runners anywhere.

>>6153794
How'd you do those panel lines that weren't there, jesus?

>>6153844
Also I'm pretty sure the shield on the RX-78-02 is supposed to be upside-down.

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Alright guys, I just recently got back into building gunpla after a one year hiatus. I think I'm ready to try airbrushing. Ive had this compressor with my iwata hp-c plus and I just realized that all the paints I have are acrylic (tamiya acrylic jar paints). I was wondering if there are any topcoats, mostly flat coats, that I can use to topcoat over the acrylic paint that I would be using. I don't want to resort to using mr.topcoat flat/matt because they're pretty expensive and pretty rare. I have a hobby shop that carries it, and when they have a shipment I usually buy about 6 cans. I think it's time to look for a cheaper alternative. I was thinking of using alclad 2's flat coat but I heard they're lacquer and those two don't mix.

>>6153869
it can be in either configuration.

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>>6153874
I know, I'm just a stickler for accuracy.

>>6153332
>>6153338
ROLL LIKE A TANK
HIT LIKE A TANK
LAUGH ALL THE WAY WITH THE MONEY TO THE BANK

Fuck I love the Tieren. Can't wait for mine to ship in.

>>6153857
ABs give you more range of motion than that and higher lift. And no, I'm not being contrarian for the hell of it. Notice how no one else is replying anymore? That's because there really aren't any better alternatives. You technically could order that same stand again on those same sprues as there are services that do that, but you'd still be ordering from Japan and paying about as much for an inferior product. If you're ordering all domestic all the time you'll probably want to see if your shop can order something for you cheaper or maybe look into buying some bootleg Figmas or the like just for the stands.

Are there any MG 1/100-ish sized robot horses other than the Außenseiter that came with the DyGenGuar Ikkitousen kit?

>>6153873
My lacquer topcoat went over tamiya just fine. It should be okay as long as you don't spray too much at once. And give the acrylics some time to cure.

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Anyone know if you can use Vallejo Airbrush thinner for MIG Acrylic paints? Or when thinning paints, should you usually thin paints with it's specific brand of thinner, (i.e tamiya acrylic jars with tamiya X-20A)

>>6153944
Yes you can, cause Mig simply use vallejo paints in his line. For tamiya you can also use Gunze's Gjbby Color Thiner, it's same as X-20.

>>6153493
Weird question. The prices even within grades fluctuate wildly depending on the size and complexity of the particular design, so I have no real expectations.

Accordingly, the most I would pay for a kit fluctuates with size/complexity as well--like, a HGUC GM and a HGUC Kshatriya should be very different in price. I guess the only thing I can really say is that the most I'd pay is straight up retail + shipping? Overpaying for kits doesnt make much sense since Bandai reissues most of them regularly. The only time I'd overpay is if it was a limited release or one I'm sure will never get reissued.

>>6153864
Scribing and plaplate.

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>>6150531
How badly noticeable is the fact that I used a different silver under the metallic red on the right arm (your left) and the crotch armor?

Also,

>ran out of metallic red too
>hobby store ain't got that in either

Fuck my life.

>>6153901
I'm not the guy you're talking to, but like him, I kind of dig those "free" stands, solely because of their small footprint. The things I hate most about Action Bases are their gigantic baseplates and super complex looking arms, which I feel create too much visual interest and take away from the kit itself. Even in clear.

>>6153975
i can't really tell to be honest

i do like how it looks kinda scuffed on the edges of the armour plate, not sure if that was intentional but it looks cool

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>>6153063
Because it's cute
(WIP)

>>6153108
Just thinking about the things I have to do to make the model look proper almost makes me not want to start projects. Maybe it's a blessing that I lost my work space.

>>6153976
The AB bases come in two pieces, for a simple standing pose you could just use one and that bit won't be much bigger at all. I actually agree with you in the arms and additionally find that while the things are rock solid they're bothersome to get into place which is why I prefer Flying Bases, but those are a bit more expensive and have an even larger footprint. Kit bashing the two gets kind of expensive for a single base too.

>>6153857
Oh, one last idea that might be helpful: BST. Maybe someone has extra Action Bases or unneeded Figma stands. Hell, maybe you'll get lucky and find one of your things.

Just a query, has anybody had any experiences with knock offs when buying from ebay? Also what should I look out for when it comes to ko's?

>>6154217
I bought a resin weapon from some ebay chinks. Lost a part when putting it together, and they sent it to me it hassle free. But that's not really a ko, it's more third party

From what I understand Dragon Momoko is alright, the Tallgeeses come with some cool add ons (if you're getting that I'll totally buy one of heatlances off you) and are actually more detailed, and I heard Daban(?) is also alright.
But the plastic with these kits are inferior, and you also have to keep in mind there there is little to no product control.

I'd say if you looking at saving 10-15 dollars, why not just go with the real thing? I mean how big of a price difference are we looking at?

Regardless if you're going to buy it, look to see if there's an ebay review.

>>6154221
Thanks Anon, I was ultimately just worried about being ripped off. Id definitely always go with a genuine kit. Thanks again for the info

I'm looking to do my first resin kit, any reccommendations for a 1/100 GM?

>>6153901
>>6154115
I. Do. Not. Want. An. Action. Base. They. Are. Ugly. As. All. Fuck. And. Too. Tall. To. Fit. On. My. Tiny. Ass. Book. Shelf.

Just tell me where I can buy some bootleg runners, or I'll just go and make a mold and make more of these myself.

>>6154232
I reccommend these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q6GUI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BMHJybSC9VK43

>>6154232
Is that really that much smaller than an Action Base? I mean yeah, the 1/100 ones are beasts, but the 1/144 ones are pretty small.

Anyway these should work as alternatives for 1/144 kits
https://www.amazon.com/Obitsu-MLST-A01C-Body-Clear-Stand/dp/B002T3TXEK/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1485708051&sr=1-1&keywords=figure+stand
https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Tamashii-Humanoid-Discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B003AH6EVY/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1485708051&sr=1-2&keywords=figure+stand
https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Tamashii-Humanoid-Discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B003AH6EVY/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1485708051&sr=1-2&keywords=figure+stand
https://www.amazon.com/Action-Suitable-Display-Gundam-Figure/dp/B00M3TAJG6/ref=sr_1_11?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1485708051&sr=1-11&keywords=figure+stand

I mean if they work for Tamashii figures, I can't see why they wouldn't for 1/144. Action bases are sort of designed so they don't scratch the paint, but if you're a snap fag that isn't a problem.

>>6152954
Where can I get these drawings to play with colors? I have a ReZEL Type-C Defenser A+B Unit/GR Master Grade 1/100 Gundam Unicorn Action Figure that I've been painting and could use the coloring sketch.

>>6151072
Let's put 1/100 legs on a 1/144 torso and see if anyone notices.

>>6154217

I've bought a lot of Qubeley all original kits from Alibaba and had great luck.

>>6154321
Try looking in the very first post of this thread that mentions line art.

>>6154340
I suggest you take at Katoki's original lineart. That's literally how Katoki designed all of his Wing Gundams.

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Lesson learned, do not buy ebay waterslide decals.

>>6153794
I wish the builder parts hd hands weren't so terribly bland. Idk why folks have so many issues with the new articulated hands, I've never had issues with them besides a loosy goosy wrist ball joint on my nu ver ka that was fixed with some CA glue. It won't stick to the polycap type material the hands are made of so it helps the ball joint grip tight and not get stuck together permanently.

>>6153889
CRUSH KILL DESTROY OPPONENTS
I'M A SURVIVOR ONLY COMPONENT

I too like the Tieren.

>>6154232
I use obitsu stands, a little wobbly since their fairly thin but they hold up just fine for less weighty MGs

>>6153971
I was trying to go for an average. Figured it might be able to go into the guide so newfriends do not get ripped off by people over-inflating the prices. Sure, there are discrepancies but would you pay more than $15 at most for a GM, sans Thunderbolt?

>>6154053
Had to cancel the order sadly. Need to save money until I am sure I want to continue the hobby. Making monetary choices in times of insecurity gets me in trouble with myself. Your Unicorn looks great though, Anon.

>>6154083
Same here, although I do not paint and I am just getting into the entire idea of panel lining. I'm a scrub - not even a snapshit at this point.

>>6154436
Because you did a crap job at applying them?

Curse you Memphis Tennessee, let go of my package.

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>>6154493
A bit of that too, but the actual print quality on them isn't great to be honest. I'll make sure to stick to SD from now on. I used his on my Aegis and it's fine.

>>6154502
SDs are usually fine, not as sturdy as Bandais and DMs imho. The fact that you have to cut them out yourself is good for straight angle ones you can cut out the edges on but it's anooying when there are a lot of different angles

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>>6154003
Thanks, anon. Scuffing was intentional, I dry brushed it on.

I guess it will be okay in ambient lighting. Under direct light and some angles, the difference in color is a bit noticeable.

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>>6154602
Yeah, Bandai's are solid. Loved doing the TGIII.

>>6154436
Nothing wrong with ebay decals. You dipped it in water for too long.

>>6154232
https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32752172226

https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32740307027

>>6154453

I actually really like them. They have no articulation but they have lots of detail, including under the armor covers.

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>>6154744
Entirely possible, but honestly these aren't all great. Some of them are totally fine, but a few here and there are pretty rough, generally the smaller ones.

>>6154781
wow, those things are straight garbage huh?
if you can use taobao, I highly recommend the Dalin Model decals, cheap and really good quality

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The Sunshine will soon be atop Mount Racaseal.

I'm moving. :[ So far no lost pieces boxing everything up though..

>>6154781
wow those look like shit.

Half of my decals are bootlegs or third parties, and I've never had a problem.

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Completed.

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>>6154992

Hey man, I got some suggestions for you. Work on your posing. That's a bad pose .. Check out the readme at the top of the thread. Try this pose, for example.

Second, your light source is wrecking any chance you have to make your model look cool, it's way too bright. Lay a piece of paper over your light to soften the glare on it.

Third of all, try some sandpaper graduating from say 500 up to 2000 on those nubs. I know the pics only make it more clear they're there, sometimes I take 4k pics with my phone just to double check if I missed something.

A lot of people will give you shit for this, just know it only takes time to get used to it and some practice. It's a good first try and if it's not, it's still a good try. Read some of the tips and tricks in the OP and you can make this something to be really proud of.

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>>6155004
I'll keep all three of those points in mind, thank you Anon. I've been using the file that came with my Tamiya tool kit, might switch to sandpaper to get less nubbily nubs. Lighting and posing were rush jobs, and even I'll admit it looks shit though.

Have a picture of what I consider my crowning gunpla achievement, with natural lighting in a far better place to be photographed as an apology.

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>>6155007

Files work good but only if you have multiples to segue into a smooth finish, that's why I say use sandpaper. You can get vinyl backed sandpaper from 150 to 2500, 10 sheets between those two, for less than $10 shipped from Ebay. Get something flat, double size glue it to it. If you want something for round objects, you should get some 3M double sized tape and tape the paper to both sides of it and it'll promote better removal. 3M also sells sponges that are awesome and super thick. None of this shit is expensive but it'll make your nub removal much easier. Choose your poison, but choose a few. Metal files alone are good but alone they wreck plastic.

Even God Hands got reissued so they're MSRP for a little while.

>>6154873
Got a link to their store on taobao? I've got a few kits I need waterslides for.

>>6155087
https://dlmodel.world.taobao.com

>>6155087

I really like Sam Decal.

>>6153332
>>6153338
What scale?

>>6155105
Thanks, I'll give them a shot via yoyobuy.

>>6155117
samueldecal gets most of his decals off taobao.

New thread: >>6155274

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>>6153198
Yo Yo Yo, hold up motherfucker, that my Timberwolf I see there? WHERE THE FUCK DO YOU FIND?!

>>6154751
Thanks. This is actually much much closer to what I was looking for.