Welcome to the Gunpla/Plamo General

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First for FA(G)

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>>6247520
waiting on anything in the mail /gpg/

I've been looking through Mandarake and got the X2 Crossbone and GM cannon

>>6247561

Waiting on a Ballden Arms and a... fuck. I forget what it's called. The one that looks like a bird.

They should be in on Thursday.

>>6247561
What hands are those?

>>6247577
same as the Master Grade Zaku hands, I've split the fingers though

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>>6247578
for you anon

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What option parts/ sets should I look out for if I want left hand trigger finger hands for my Feddie HGUCs?

>>6247626
I saw these at my local store the other day. I don't know their quality though: https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby-Builders-Parts-Scale/dp/B0087D8JZA/ref=sr_1_3

Taking the plunge into my first paint job. Rattle cans and enamel paints for details, wish me luck folks.

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Follow up from the SamuelDecal question from last thread.

It's been 5 days since I paid and sent him my paypal transaction ID, but I haven't received any followup emails.

>How long does it typically take him to reply?
>Should I send a (more like 4) new email with the Paypal ID again?

>>6247578
That's the MG GM II. It uses the Gundam 2.0 hands.

>>6247626
GM Quel has left hands iirc. Check Dalong.

>>6247633
They're not bad, but the balljoints on them might be too small for some kits. They're also RG detailed, so they'll look out of place unless you start scribing.

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>>6247561
These and a GM sniper.

>>6247754
>IBOfags buying mass effect abortion
poetry

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>>6247754
>IBO
>andromeda

is this some new trolling bait?

>>6247758
Nah. I know it's hilarious. Bought for humor factor. I actually had no intention of getting it, but some of those animations are absolutely hilarious.

Also, sorry I asked. I'll take it to google.

>>6247760
>ironically buying products
literal retardation

>>6247761
Once again, sorry. I'll take my questions to google. Just wanted the communities advice. My bad.

>>6247760
>not using your savings for something nice instead
>not pirating
>not reading the guide

You're lucky your kit is grey. Black is good for gray, but any other colors it looks like shit. Get a gray marker too.

Sanding sponges are easier to use for beginners imo. They contour to the shape of the piece so it's easier to sand, but they do make the edges softer looking. You can get a cheap pack of sanding sponges at Sallys for like $10 for a pack of 12 sponges iirc.

Also IBO is shit. The joint plastic also has a tendency to wear down for some reason on Graze kits (I do like the Graze design, I've got like 12, but the Ein is fucking garbage).

Again, Andromeda is fucking shit nigger, you should've got Nier or something worth it.

>>6247561

I finally caved in and bought the 1/100 Tieren from amazon at. Probably would have been cheaper to wait for it to get in stock at my usual shopping places, but I wanted to finish my 1/100 00 collection. Also grabbed an MKII 2.0 titans ver at the same time.

>>6247774
>Probably would have been cheaper to wait for it to get in stock at my usual shopping places

Don't forget time is something you're constantly paying. The chances of a Tieren reissue are incredibly low. If you paid $60 or under for it I'd honestly say that isn't that bad.

I've been tossing the idea around for sticking an inner frame in there for stability, since the base kit is pretty flimsy, especially in the legs. The surface detailing is a lot better than a lot of recent MGs too.

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>>6247765
Don't apologize. It makes you look like a sissy.
Get some 800, 1000, and 2000 grit sandpaper. I also use a small file to remove nubs. Just file it down til it's almost flush, then sandpaper, then buff with a buffing block.

>>6247779

Will probably be around that price or a little higher after I get rekt by my post service's "handling fee" and tax.

>>6247561
Just snagged a Jager and Schneider unit for my yet unbuilt Liger. Stylet is going to have a blast with that first one, but this means I now have toys for my toys and accessories for my toys' toys. I love my life!

Anyone can tell me where i can see bandai reprint schulude...im waiting for the 1/100 over flag

>>6247858
because of how annoying re equiping liger gets, it is actually really advisable to have just invested in the full kit

Just a heads up, /m/ had decided on their next groupbuild theme.
Seeing as how /toy/'s last groupbuild of non-gunpla didn't receive much entry, some of you guys here might be interested in joining this one.
Hey, the more the merrier.

**MELEE GROUP BUILD**

Build/paint a Mobile Suit with a loadout focused on melee combat! Anything from shields to swords to lances to axes to bare fists is fair game. There's no room for ranged weaponry here, however, so anything resembling a rifle, rocket launcher, cannon, pistol, or any other ranged weapon is a no-go (Small ranged weapons that are built into the kit itself like head vulcans are ok, however).

Start Date: 4/1
End Date: 5/31

>>6247520
Do we have a release date for that thing?

>>6247970
Man, wish I'd known that before. Oh well, this is well enough.

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Has anyone tried the transformers plastic kits? I saw these on a video a while back they cool pretty cool but they are so expensive

I'm still on my autistic quest to give prosthetic legs to my first FAG. Sorry.
What's the average height of the IBO HGs' legs up to the thigh swivel? I need it for scale.

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>>6248374
Got you bro. Excuse the shitty paintjobs.

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>>6247561
Just a MG GM Sniper II probably.
Also wanted to again ask any other anons who've had the kit already for a bit, noticed any stressing or splitting on the spots circled for the shoulder parts? Would help me determine if it's worth it to try and paint this one later on, or just keep it a snap-fit; and save the paint treatment for my White Dingo variant.

Thanks!

>I've been looking through Mandarake and got the X2 Crossbone and GM cannon.

Speaking of stress marks, if that's the MG X2 you have incoming. Make sure you shave down the exposed end of a U-shaped interior socket in parts E8 & E9 for the Core Fighter, otherwise you'll have these bothersome marks show up(see bottom pic). Not really a problem on the MG X1s being white parts there, but might also get scratches on painted kits with those raised corners.

Hope that helps, gonna be looking forward to pics of the GM Cannon; and Bandai gives a clear part for the camera(?) part on the GM II's torso right?

>>6247507
Thanks for the feature, GG.

Not sure what to try next. I've got 3 options I'm looking at:

-MG GP03 Stamen
-first custom
-first garage kit

Have yet to do a custom before, and already have an idea for what to do, but have also never done a garage kit before (looking at figures, not robots) and would like to finally try them out after getting the hang of painting. I'd have to buy the kits for the latter 2, but I get to clear out more of my backlog if I do the GP03 now. Any suggestions to which I should do? And if the garage kit, is there an easy-ish recommended one that's good for starting out?

>>6247744
Bumping this question again.

>>6248758
>Speaking of stress marks, if that's the MG X2 you have incoming. Make sure you shave down the exposed end of a U-shaped interior socket in parts E8 & E9 for the Core Fighter, otherwise you'll have these bothersome marks show up(see bottom pic). Not really a problem on the MG X1s being white parts there, but might also get scratches on painted kits with those raised corners.
thanks I'll look out for that

The GM II does have a clear part in the torso but they also provide a green sticker. I should've applied it behind the hole in hindsight

>>6248872
I've ordered a bunch of stuff from him, and it really depends on his workload and situation. Sometimes he'd get back to me the same day, sometimes it took several days, but he hasn't scammed me. He occasionally posts pictures of how many emails he gets so it's understandable if he takes a while. Since it's been 5 days, I'd say give it two more for a full week and send him another reply asking what's up since I'm sure he's just been swamped lately.

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>anything new coming out this year you excited for?

>how is the progress on your current build?

>is there a kit you've always wanted but never been able to find?

>have you gotten anyone else into gunpla/plamo?

>what is one thing you wish you would've know before your first build?

>>6248962
I was really looking forward to the HGTB Atlas Gundam for about 5 months. Now that's it's out and I have it. Well, it's a pretty good kit. But I want a Master Grade

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>>6248962
>>anything new coming out this year you excited for?
AE Zeta comes out next month iirc and is looking spiffy.
>>how is the progress on your current build?
Still working on a Koto Formula Skell I've been procrastinating on. I hope to finish it and make progress on my backlog over spring break.
>>is there a kit you've always wanted but never been able to find?
The Old HGs, especially the OHG RX-78-2.
>>have you gotten anyone else into gunpla/plamo?
Gave my military modeler friend who was trying to get into Gundam an extra MP Guncannon I had lying around. I just realized that I've forgotten to ask him what he thought of it.
>>what is one thing you wish you would've know before your first build?
"Don't twist the pieces of the runners, and trim your nubs."

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>>6247561
Thanks for the pic I'll put it to good use

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Fixed it

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>>6248962
>>anything new coming out this year you excited for?
hopefully some new GM variants
>>how is the progress on your current build?
waiting for some new ones to be delivered
>>is there a kit you've always wanted but never been able to find?
Pic related it's even sold out on Mandarake
>>have you gotten anyone else into gunpla/plamo?
my gf built two beargguys but I don't suspect that counts
>>what is one thing you wish you would've know before your first build?
using sharp xacto blades before starting a build

>>6248986
What's that? A Gercoma or something?

>>6248962
I can't wait for MG G-self later this year.

I-it will happen guys.

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>>6248988
Kukuri

>>6248962
>>Anything new coming out this year you excited for?
The Atlas Gundam and the new Twilight Axis HGs. Hopefully the ZZ Ver. KA? Oh, and the Hexa figures from Koto.

>>How is the progress on your current build?
Building a Nu Ver. Ka, and have the hands, backpack, weapons, and funnels to go. Trying to take my time with it. Straight-build.

>>Is there a kit you've always wanted but never been able to find?
It was the Nu Ver. KA, but now it's the 1/60 Shining Gundam.

>>Have you gotten anyone else into gunpla/plamo?
So many people. Even built a tradition in my fraternity: Anyone from my family branch must give their pledge a Gundam and build it with them. It's been great so far.

>>What is one thing you wish you would've know before your first build?
Sharpies + plamo don't work great together.

Hey what's the size difference between the hg fumina and the bust of her?

Could you replace the head of the hg with that of the bust? Or if it's too big and you felt really crazy you could scratchbuild an MG fumina maybe.

Thoughts?

>>6248962
>>anything new coming out this year you excited for?
Uhh, all the ibo kits, and some of the origin stuff i guess. I'm mostly focused on the past in terms of kits.

>>how is the progress on your current build?
I'm building the cute SD winning gundam right now for fun. It's really relaxing.

>>is there a kit you've always wanted but never been able to find?
I'm currently on the look out for an mg spallow, but i generally just buy whatever catches my attention.

>>have you gotten anyone else into gunpla/plamo?
Nope. Wait actually two people. My aunt and my cousin. She's been doing it for six months and is already a thousand times better at it than i am. Her first kit was an immaculately built MG of something from not g reco, but the series with all the garbage HGs. Her second kit was an HG unicorn. She's mental.

>>what is one thing you wish you would've know before your first build?
Nippers. Don't use a scalpel. Take it slow.

>>6249063
Hg fumina is like a 1/10 abortion. The bust is a large head that's grossly oversized and won't fit on the hg. They're in completely different scales.

I know there are Japanese people that already made custom full bodies for the figurise busts, but I can't find them at the moment.

>>6249071
Yikes. I was hoping at least maybe i could repurpose a frame arms girl face. Or maybe use a FAG as a base?? I don't know. Why does the HG fumina have to suck so much. Bandai is supposed to be the best at plamo kits. But i guess koto is better at faces.

>>6249038
where do you paint/topcoat. I dont have anywhere to do it because dorms.

>>6248962
>anything new coming out this year you excited for?
Vual and hopefully 1/100 Kimaris Vidar

>>how is the progress on your current build?
Almost finished Gastima/Kimaris Vidar hybrid, still deciding on which color to paint

>>is there a kit you've always wanted but never been able to find?
HG Re-GZ, HMM Geno Breaker and old 1/100 Vigna Zirah. I never did online purchase for my gunpla before, maybe later

>>have you gotten anyone else into gunpla/plamo?
Nope

>>what is one thing you wish you would've know before your first build?
Priming.

>>6249093
Plamo kits of robots, not anime girls.
It's like how the Bandai offering of anime girl figures have been poor when compared to what Figma do. It's improving which shows they are slowly getting the hang of it.

>>6249063
On this topic would anyone recommend the bust of her or not? From the photo's I've seen I think I like the way it's looks but I'm still unsure since I've never got a non-mech kit before.

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>>6249136
>It's improving
Yeah, the question is what happens first: Bandai releases a kit of a properly cute girl or the universe dies a heat death.

MG Geara Zulu when?

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>>6249140
I don't know but I'm tempted to buy one just to add variety to my collection. I was going to buy, uhh, mental blank. The ibo main character.

>>6249136
Good point. Very good point.

>>6249145
Jeez that head swap gave me a great idea for a custom. I need to buy a fumina and either a kamfer or a powered cardigan.

Also, I'm watching build fighters try right now. Has anyone here ever thought about what they would build/use in a gunpla battle? I've always really loved this thing, initially because my nickname is aggy, but then it really grew on me.

>>6249161
>Acguy watching from the heavens

>>6249212
He’s ashamed of his weird child.

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>>6249161
Keep in mind that the super fumina is large for an hg.

>Trying to think of a polite way to ask "Where the fuck is my preo-order payment confirmation and invoice for decals" from samuel decal.

It's been 7 days since I paid for the preorder and 9 days since I sent the order request for the decals. I know its like just 1 guy and he's slow but I'm starting to get antsy about it.

>>6249235
Wow what. Huhh, i feel like i could still do something with that. I don’t suppose I'm lucky enough that the skirt splays out or moves at all? If not i suppose maybe i could swap the arms and legs at the elbows/knees. I feel like there's potential to mash the powered cardigan together with the fumina in a way that works aesthetically.

I think the gm's head could fit in fumina's neck socket and look okay with the outer collar. I'm not sure. Whst do you think?

>>6249325
GM head is way smaller than Fumina head. It'd look silly.

Maybe an MG would work. Maybe.

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>>6249325
Nope to almost all of your ideas. Super fumina has a bigger neck joint than normal hg and the hg gm head would look undersized anyways (The gm head in this pic is the mg type C), and the white part of the apron is one rubber piece that the skirt armor is sort of slotted onto. Also it needs that stand as the ankle armor basically kills any ankle movement along with the small feet and back heavyness.

The whole kit is a mess really even ignoring the face.

>>6249336
Also, these heads are stuck on with blue tac.

>>6249329
Yeah I'm having a hard time explaining what i mean. I think the smaller head could work, since gundam's don't have human proportions. If you ignore the heads and just compare the bodies they aren't that different in size, fumina's basically just more slender and a bit longer possibly. Same with her legs and arms. The only really significant difference in size is the head.

So if you placed the gm head on fumina's body it would fit gundam proportions but not human proportions.

I think it could work. If i had access to photoshop right now I'd show you exactly what I'm thinking.

>>6249336
Did you take those by any chance? Anyway you're thinking in human proportions still. Like i said gundams have much smaller heads typically. Small heads on normal bodies with big shoulders, arms, legs, and feet. Fumina is much more human in proportion.

So that whole white piece is rubber? Huhh. That's weird. So then I'd probably have to redo the skirt from scratch with, mental blank, the thin plastic sheets everyone cuts up.

Still possible. Really wish i could mock this up in photoshop right now.

>>6249340
Well, unrelated, but blutac is a fantastic tool for drafting custom stuff.

I think i can do an improvised neck joint too.

>>6249224
>Son, what you do in the bedroom is your own business and I respect that, but you can't just go around in public wearing silly hats and flailing your BDSM whips around everywhere. It's not decent.

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>>6249212
>>6249224

>>6249377
Kind of looks like acguy is some sith overlord and the four at the front are his minions.

What's the big difference between cheapo and expensive airbrushes? Is there any sense in spending more than 20$ on it or using a kit one if I just want to casually paint FAgirls?

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>>6247561
Got this coming, more of a curiosity then any thing else

>>6247561

Just received my last order a few days ago, got a MG GM Sniper II, Barbatos Lupus Rex and a FAG Hresvelga.

Only other thing I'm waiting on is a DIY 3D printer kit, just for something to tinker with.

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>>6249417
>What's the big difference between cheapo and expensive airbrushes?
Level of frustration.

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>>6249454
So, like, I'll want to kill myself if I get something like this for ~60 eur or a similar Revell starter kit for ~80 eur? Because splurging on a 200-300 eur setup when I'm spending far less on the models themselves doesn't feel right...

>>6249465
>plastic soapbox """"""compressor""""""
Yeah, you'll get better results if you blow into the airhose.

>go to a hobby store
>gunpla is like 5~10 dollars more expensive than amazon despite having to pay no shipping costs

Damn, I thought I'd get a good deal because no shipping involved. Do you guys generally find online better overall for gunpla? Or did I just stumble into the wrong store?

>>6249533
Depends on the kit, sometimes it's only a little more, sometimes it's a lot more and I wouldn't bother. You pay the extra to support the store and because they essentially already paid shipping.

>>6249533
Online is better overall for virtually anything that's not too heavy to be shipped, physical stores cannot generally compete on pricing, which isn't surprising given all of their extra expenses.

That said, I have, albeit rarely and a long time ago, encountered older kits (even old MGs) being sold for 2-4 bucks in local toy stores.

>>6249533

Depends where you live, Asia is generally pretty good in store, US is generally slightly more expensive, I'm in the UK and places like tokyo toys and japan cool take us for a fucking ride even online.

>>6249533
if we're talking HGs, with taxes to be added on top,
5 is not that bad, maybe on the high side of being fair
10 is gougy

>>6249533
> rent
> they have to pay shipping
> have to profit off of it like any other business

Sometimes it's cheaper to buy locally, but most of the time, there really isnt a point.

Theyre good for huge individual purchases though, eg Neo Zeong or Dendrobium and bulk orders, because of shipping costs.

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>we could've had Super Gyanko
>we got this instead
Heh, I'll still get it since it's the only Gyanko merch out there.

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>>6249360
There's "smaller head" and then there's comically shrunken skulls.

Super Fumina is literally the size of your average MG. An HG head would look awful on the body.

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>>6249583
>we could've had Super Gyanko

Why would you even want Gyanko to look as shitty as Super Fumina?

>>6249598
wishful thinking tells me it may not be that bad
recent pictures of the angel axis fumina suggests bandai maybe applying fixes to the face

Does anyone else have issues with the RG hands holding weapons? None of my RGs (Exia, 00, Astray Red Frame, Justice, Mk II) can hold the beam sabers. Does anyone have a solution for that?

>>6249634
I usually solve this problem with a tiny bit of poster tack. It's not a permanent solution but I've got a couple of kits on my shelf with a bit of tack on them to help hold weapons. You can usually hide it well enough

>>6249630
Tbey aren't. There are promo shots where the super fumina face didn't look as completely terrible too. The face is going to be literally the same runner.

>>6249533

>got regular and IBO gundam markers sets for $5
>got some HG about $7-$10 less then what I was finding online.

Sometimes there are good deals in B&M stores.

>>6249436
Shame while that looks good, it can't transform.
Wasted opportunity, especially at that scale.
I like their Metal Slug kits though, very nice.

>70 knot gusts
Guess I'm not fucking painting today. I just wanna try these damn testor's/model master paints out.

>>6249586
We'll find out then won't we.

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Just finished this duder I feel like it's a recipe for being a nubby mess since it has so many rounded edges.
Doesn't really matter since I'm painting it, but it hurt my heart.

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>>6247561
Lessee:
>7/11 Special Color HG Ball Twin Set
>HG Gundam Unicorn (Unicorn Mode)
>HG Zssa
>MG Ball Igloo Ver.
>HG Jesta Cannon
>Koto 1/72 White Glint AC4 ver.
>HG Kshatriya
>HG GM Ground Type
>RE/100 Gerbera
>RE/100 Nightingale
>HG Guncannon Mass Production type
>HG Gerbera Tetra
>HG Asshimar
>Koto 1/35 Tachikoma

>>6248457
>>6248460
>>6248463
>>6248465
thanks, guy, my gelgoog guy

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>>6249583
fucking dumb

>>6249533
for gunpla? yeah that is becomming more and more the case. Bluefin is doing really well as a distributor for bandai stuff.

For other kits? Brick and Mortar likely still is the better choice.

>>6250018
It's too bad Gyanko never got a revealing outfit like Fumislut, Gyankobust would be more interesting that way.

>>6250067
>no soft PVC bust of gyanko

why even live

So, how much paint is in a Gundam Marker? I've done most of my Hamburger's body with one and it seems to have no trouble so far but I'm wondering if I'll have enough to do her clusterfuck "buddy" with the same pen.

>>6249465
> when I'm spending far less on the models themselves doesn't feel right...

golf clubs are more expensive than course membership
guns are more expensive than hiring a range
cars are more expensive than track days
cameras are more expensive than film
consoles are more expensive than games

Most hobbies are like this, it's better to get good quality the first time round than buy shit, then delay buying the good stuff.

>>6250244
Well, my point is that there's not much point in buying a PS4 Pro for playing just a game or two per year. I'd rather live with unpainted koto plastic, as cheap as it looks.

I figured this is gunpla related enough to post here!
http://gematsu.com/2017/03/gundam-breaker-3-break-edition-launches-english-may-2-asia

>>6250363
Koto's color seperation in general tends to be really good, I think Stylet was probably one of their worst examples of separation. This means you can go the flat coat route. Will make your model look so much better, hell I even use it on partially painted kits and you can't tell what was and wasn't painted. This way if there are some small areas the color separation didn't separate at all, you can just hand brush those details with minimal effort.

>>6250363
>buying an almost useless ab setup instead of buying spray cans

idk

>>6250373
Spray cans cost 10-20 eur and I would need at least a couple. That adds up too fast even for 2-3 models.

>>6250372
I'm considering the flat spray can approach (for Gourai at least), would it also be enough to keep the decals in place? Like, decals and then 2 coats of flat Tamiya.

I do want to have a red Stylet eventually, though.

>>6250114
You painting that large of surface areas with gundam marker? Brave man. I personally have yet to seem to be close to running out of my Grey markers which I use a good amount of for joints and exposed inner frame sort of stuff.

Warning to you though. I can't tell you exactly what top coats will be safe, but Gundam marker reacts pretty badly with some of the more commonly used sprays like Tamiya.

>>6250379
Don't think you will need that many spray cans to repaint a FAG. I mean it is just the armor right? Definitely not as much area to cover then most kits. But I still get what you are saying, those costs definitely add up fast. Also you can just use some weathering powder to add more definition to the flesh parts. tons of examples of how to do it get posted between here and the Shinki General. Wait I am in gunpla general right? yeah, good, get confused sometimes.

Decals? well they should be pretty dry and in place on their own before you spray. But yeah top coat will help with them not peeling on you for whatever reason as long as they aren't just laying there.

Also what kind of decals? those transparent stickers? Or are they actual decals like dry transfer or water slide? If they are stickers you will want to first trim up the sticker really close to the actual designs. That will help minimize how obvious they are which the top coat will help blend the edges with the surface a bit better.

>>6250397
Weathering powder is also insanely expensive here, although I guess I can import it at least. As for repainting - primer, 1-3 colors, top coat, I'm looking at 50-60 eur here.

I mean the decals that come with the kit, I was under the impression that they're water slide as usual, but haven't actually checked, certainly makes it easier if they're stickers. Thanks for the advice!

>>6250407
imo water slides will look better, but regardless also best to double check that stuff. As for the weathering powder, you don't have to use strictly officialy made weathering powder, it might make things easier but there are other options. Like getting a hold of chalk/dry pastels. You lightly scrape the tops of them so you get a fine powder.

>>6250410
This is probably a silly question, but would cosmetics makeup powder work?

>>6250416
I am not sure if anyone here or on the shinki board has too much experience with using that sort of stuff, but I imagine it would. I mean BJDs require 'face ups' right? and I have noted many times how the aplication brushes for the weathering powder, plus the powder them selves remind me so much of makeup stuff.

And considering the techniques used for applying the powder to a FAG's flesh parts is pretty much the same principles as actual makeup... I would be shocked if it would not work.

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>>6250419
Cosmetics contain all sorts of oils and shit that could potentially create problems with paint/plastic.

Cosmetics are also NOT designed to last the way paint or weathering powders are and can discolor over time.

>>6250397
>You painting that large of surface areas with gundam marker?
Well I didn't phrase that well at all. I'm PANEL LINING with a Gundam Marker. I'm using silver for that vaguely Tron look, I just don't want to run out in the middle.

>>6250443
I did figure that they definitely would likely not last as long, but didn't even take one second to consider the face powders would have oils in them. Guess I am just a typical man who hasn't got a clue about the consistency of make up.

>>6250450
Dude, you probably won't come close to running out with a single kit if just panel lining. The top coat is still a potential problem though with just panel lines. Personally I make either washes or use Sakura Micro for panel lining so no personal experience how they react with top coats.

>>6250453
Good, I was just a little worried because this is my first time using a marker this extensively and there are a (not really) surprisingly large number of lines.

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>>6250464
If you just went balls deep into the hobby then everything will be easier

>>6250464
if you are only use to gunpla then yeah, you probably don't see a huge usage of panel lines outside of things like the RG. But this is Kotobukya, they sculpt a ton of details into parts.

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>>6250475
>tfw it'll probably be at least next wonfes before we get more news about this
kinda monster girls are literally my fetish

That said, how would I scratchbuild a flexible dragon-ish tail? Wings are also another problem

>>6250475
Wtf is that? Is she a model or a figure?

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R8 my squad

>>6250506
>look ma I can only use 2 colors

>>6250506
gb2reddit tier

>>6250506
Thin your paints/10

>>6250506
Nice colors, looks very consistent and cohesive.

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>just wanna build my backlog
>too many video games coming out lately
>gf wants to get away for a night to a cabin
>have to come in the weekend to make up a deadline at work

Why can't I just build robutts in peace?

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>>6250490
plamo, probably

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>>6250453
I haven't had issues with topcoating Gundam Markers. That's what I use for panel lining and they generally turn out fine. What exactly is the issue with Gundam markers being topcoated? I'm curious, I've seen it mentioned a few times. I use Tamyia TS-80 for my topcoat if that helps.

>>6250506
>What do we call you guys
>W-we're the Mean And Green Team

>>6247744
>>6248872
>>6248944
he takes some time to respond
he just sent me a mail this morning confirming my preorder and states that the release date of the Woundwort will be lbetween ate April to May

>>6250520
You could eliminate 2/3 of those problems if you were just a hikki NEET.

>>6250531
breaks it down or something. Results in a very splotched appearance. Panel lining seems to get away from being heavily affected most of the times. Thick heavy lines are more susceptible.

>>6250490
most likely a model kit, iirc they are using the Megami Device body for them, but could be wrong.

>>6250489
You could look at revoltech Monster Hunter figures for inspiration, Tigrex and Rathalos. If you want to attempt kit bashing then there are some Gunpla with stuff that can work, such as Epyon Gundam's whip weapon which serves as a tail in Mobile Armor mode.

There are also the Kotobukiya Zoids kits, but those will be very pricey. Oh also check out the Danazine from Gundam Age, thing turns into a dinosaur and has a decent size tail but not sure how easy it is to detach and remain stable from the rest of the kit.

Wings? easy Peasy, Epyon as mentioned before and DeathScythe Hell are some options. The devil/demon wing aesthetic pops up quite a bit.

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built my first robutt, this is fun actually, although I suck at nub removal because I'm scared of scraping up the actual body
gonna give ol' rx-78 or rick dias a try next

>>6250566
Interesting... I'm going to test out painting some spoons and topcoating to see the results. I'll post the results here.

>>6250627
I would show you what happened to the heads of some Panzerfausts on Kampfer if I had access to the model. Unfortunately won't be another couple weeks till I can get back home for that. really messed up the paintjob

>>6250581
Please go at those nubs, you're not going to get any better at it if you never try and they look awful right now.

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>>6250519
Thanks! G-Xiphos and Grimgerde are probably my favorites currently.

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>>6250695
yeah, don't know what I was thinking, the whole point of a himock is to practice
tried giving it a once over with a knife + nail file, any better? is the wear around the legs/arms normal or just because I'm new at this?

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Okay, I know you guys all hate Astrays, but Gold Frame Amatsu Mina is kind of compelling to me since I love the combo of black + gold.

Is the RG gonna be pain? I don't own any of the RG Astrays but I feel like all the bits hanging off the Amatsu Mina might be fiddly as fuck and frustrating to pose, on top of the fact that I already think RGs are pretty fiddly. The only reason I'm even considering it is all that delicious sculpted detail. Basically, should I go for the RG or stick with the 2013 HG?

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>Go to pick up a kit on Amazon
>Review complaining that the box is not sealed or mint condition for collectors
>???????

>>6250864
Well, atleast the 1/100 NG has the meki/plated gold, consider that one before the "inevitable" MG

>>6250892
Well that is true, and I do love vac-metalized chrome. But I wasn't even considering the 1/100 NG because I figured the engineering, articulation, and sculpt would pale in comparison to the more recent HG and RG. Am I wrong here?

>>6249140
The busts look like ass unless you're willing to paint them, just because Bandai's flesh plastic looks kinda sickly for human skin. A couple of them like Mikazuki and some of the Love Live ones require seam welding, too, so they're not worth it unless you already planned on giving them the full treatment.

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Frame of the Jesta is now done. Almost finished with the gun. Think I'm gonna add some of the accent colors like I did for the frame. Dunno yet though.

>>6250971
Aaaaaand of course just as i posted it up I noticed the fucking nub in the finger. I thought I got them all...

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this is universal unit tiny hygoog

say something nice to tiny hygogg

>>6251010
>say something nice to tiny hygogg
You are adorable and I wish you didn't come in two different variants with only a single super articulated arm for each!

>>6250545
I couldn't buy gunpla if I was a hikki NEET. I know because I was one for 3 years.

Going to prime Mr.surfacer 1200 through an airbrush. Only have Mr Color Lev thinner at the moment. Is it over kill and I should get the regular Mr color tinner for priming?

>>6251319
Mr. Color Leveling Thinner is never a bad idea if you want good results. I don't know why that's not the default thinner they sell.

>>6251147
Then that's 4/4 problems! Can't want to build your backlog if you don't have one and there'd be all the time in the world for vidya.

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Built Lucifer today

>>6251381
mylady

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>>6247507
First ever try at Gunpla.
Nothing too fancy, this is the bottom-tier cheapest Epyon. Someone gave it to me a couple years ago and I had forgotten about it.
Changed the color scheme a bit more to my liking.

>>6251343
It's just that the hobby store I go to would more likely have the regular one. Last time I checked they had 1 400ml bottle of the regular and 110 bottles of MLT. Plus I'd just be testing on spoons for the momen.

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>>6251390
Realize the mold lines are still visible. The parts are a poor fit to each other and it for a kit this cheap it didn't really seem worth the time to sand the fuck out of them, glue, fill the gap, then paint over it. I know I could have done that...just got lazy.

>>6251394
Yeah, even with a lot of effort the old kits still give off a feeling of "holy fuck this is more effort than the $8 I paid deserves." Really nice job though, done other models before?

>>6251067
you combine them!

>>6251502
>you combine them!
Yeah, except they are blind boxed, and you'd need to get four total to get two super articulated miNi-goggs in both splayed and closed Iron Nail variants, and two non-articulated ones!

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>>6251010
Hello my fellow tiny Hygogg.

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Stumbled into a Gunpla exhibition in a department store here in Nagoya.

Sorry for the potato quality

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>>6251537

>>6251533
>Gusion off to the side fighting enemies offscreen
Made me chuckle.

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>>6251546

>>6251546
what are the kits on the bottom shelf? They look familiar.

>>6251521
the articulated arms are exactly the same, even if you had two of the same, you can just put the other arms on the other side and it wouldnt be wrong. I'll probably end up doing that myself because i already snapped the wrist joint on the non-articulating arm _(:3

>>6251560
1/144 IBO
Since the solution is trivial, the exact combination of kits will be left as an exercise for the Poster

>>6251562
>the articulated arms are exactly the same, even if you had two of the same, you can just put the other arms on the other side and it wouldnt be wrong. I'll probably end up doing that myself because i already snapped the wrist joint on the non-articulating arm _(:3
That's what I'm saying, you need two of one variant to get one with TWO articulated arms and one without, but there are TWO variants...
If they are also blind boxed (meaning you don't know what's in the box before buying), you might have to buy dozens of Universal Units before getting either MiNi-gogg with two articulated arms.

>>6251570
i dont get what you're saying. don't both versions have 1 articulating arm?

>>6251547
B A R Z A M !

>>6249583
>>6250018
Is there really no gyanko merch besides thay petit guy? What is bandai thinking. Unless this gyanko bear is a way to test the viability of gyanko merch? Would bandai do something like that?

Also where do i buy her hair things. I want to cosplay gyanko.

>>6251572
>i dont get what you're saying. don't both versions have 1 articulating arm?
Yeah, but they'd have different hands wouldn't they?

>>6250896
I have NG 1/100 Blue frame and the HG kit looks like a downscaled NG. Can't imagine it gonna be much fun fiddling with a smaller scale Gold frame when it has so much shit hanging off it.

>>6251542
>New Amatsu
>Same shitty yellow

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>>6251577
Oh wow. Am i gonna get in trouble for posting this. http://www.e2046.com/p/25891/

A very interesting garage kit. That bra is great.

>>6251593

that figure is fucking great. now where do i get that bra for my gf?

>>6251595
Scratchbuild it.

>>6251067
>>6251502
>>6251521
Not to mention you need to buy the P-Bandai Z'Gok E if you want the backpack and missile units for your Hy-Gogg. Wanting a complete tiny Hy-Gogg is pain.

>>6251579
The arms are symmetrical and the hands are removable/swappable. So as long as you are lucky with your blindbox pulls, you can actually make a fully functioning Hy-Gogg with all the option hands by buying only two boxes.

>>6251595
Couple of MG's and some string.
Best hope your nub removal is amazing or it might hurt to wear.

>>6251597
>>6251611

I'm going to actually try this. Only kit i have on hand is the r-gyagya, those shields only barely cover her nips (my gf is dutch and at least f-cup (closer to e-cup) in size), plan is to get one of her old bra's, paint & glue on the shields, cut away anything visible. Why the hell not. wish me luck /GPG/

>>6251625
Be sure to sure progress pics.

>>6251532
Sweet jesus fuck where can i get that muzzle flash(?) plus bullet effect, that looks fucking rad

>>6251637

photoshop

>>6247561
>My Providence comes in April
fuck

>>6251627
On lady boobs not man boobs. You got be specific.

>>6251654
>and at least f-cup (closer to e-cup) in size)

good point, i meant lady boobs and i typo'd last time f cup - closer to g cup. they're huge.

i'm doing my best to make this happen because bandai wont.

>>6251665

Gross. I bet she weighs about 450 and uses a fucking scooter at the grocery store, too, asshole.

>>6251693

nope. not even close. not amricunt either.

>>6251696

Jesus, dude, have some self respect. You don't need to hang around some 700 pound monster just for attention.

>>6251722
>lightly graze the memehands
>blade snaps

ggez

>>6251654
Maybe I wanted dude boobs ;_;

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very cute but not lewd enough fumikane

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4047345830/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_KAJ1ybE28PDTZ

Probably some cashgrab novel but at least theres something other than the godawful anime cg merchandise they've been shilling

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Last step from the night was getting most of the blue/grey color that my wife is assuring me is correct because I can't see blue/grey.
Gives flying blind a whole new perspective.

>>6250977

That's what photos are for.

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>>6251762
Not mine btw.

>>6251762
>>6251767
AC kits sure are nice.

Anything I should watch out for when buying one? IIRC some anon once said the ACV stuff were extremely tiny and not worth the high price tag

What's the name of the effect that some paints and nail polishes have that makes the color look different depending on the angle you look at the surface from?

>>6251770
It's called interference paint here, try that.

>>6251775
Exactly what I was looking for, thanks.

>>6251770
Primatic, holographic, chameleon. Each company has their own name for it sadly but start looking those names up and you'll find them.

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Didn't think they can make the zock look any dumber, but they pulled it off. If it gets a kit i am still buying it.

>>6251722
What kits are these?
The armored one on the right looks so nice

>>6251848
Megami device. They're another koto line similar to FAGs but slightly smaller.

>>6251399
>>6251399
Not really this was my first gundam. I did a car model once for a gift. I've worked in a lot of stuff though.
I started doing almost all 1:18 scale figs, did a bunch of funko shit, wargaming minis, toy soldiers, 6" figs. I tend to jump around a lot.

>>6251738
I'm curious as to why you decide to paint to a range you can't see.
Just like the challenge or not interested in making schemes that work within your sight?

>>6251842
Looks better than the normal Zock.

>>6251577
>Unless this gyanko bear is a way to test the viability of gyanko merch?
I hope that is the case.
Since, even if people don't know or like Gyanko it will sell well simply because it's a petitguy.
Once Bandai sees people buying it hopefully we'll get merch for a girl other than Fumina.

>>6251883
Remind me of my grandpa. Used to make model planes despite being colorblind.

Woke my aunt up just to make sure that he was getting the right color.

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>>6251889
Not a fan of what seems to be the sticker for the eyes.

>>6251907
>gyanko anything
oh boy, can't wait for retards to start shitposting about how fat she is again

>>6251912
She is thicc and I love that about her.

>>6251914
she literally isn't, though.

>>6251912
>can't wait for retards to start shitposting about how fat she is again
People liked that about her though.
It's why she is fatter in all the fanart.

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>>6251914
>>6251916
pls explain where her thiccness is

>>6251915
>Oh boy I can't wait till people start an offtopic discussion
>I know lets get that discussion going myself

>>6251912
It's her fans more than the people who dislike her. If you go into the thread on /m/ for this kit like half the thread are her fans dumping fat fanart of her. It's literally her main appeal to her fans despite her only having a mildly fatter face compared to the other girls. They even flipped out when the lineart for the OVA made her look slightly thinner.

>>6251857
I might pick one up once I work through my backlog
Are they decent oob or do you need to paint?

>>6251925
Decent oob, improved with paint.

As long as Bandai uses the beargguy and mecha musume money to fund molds for other stuff that might not sell all that much then I'm okay with having a new petitgguy announced every other week.

>>6251530

Oh shit, those arms. I think I know what to use as armor for my Innocentia.

>>6251918
Comparison is kinda off since Gyanko is actually taller than Fumina in the show.
Besides that, she is kinda wider and has a fat looking face, I can see why people would see her as chubby.

>>6251933
Use the 1/144 ones. They plug right into the 3mm shoulder arm peg and still look big on FAGs.

>>6251738
>painting a colour you can't see.

That's kind of badass honestly.

>>6251947
your fetish isn't canon and it never will be

>>6251883
Mostly cause the mech is supposed to be that color. I also take it as a bit of a challenge.

>>6251953
Lol thanks. The hardest one for me was the purple on the hi-nu honestly. This was a lot easier to mix as tamiya made a lot of blue/grey stuff that I could tweek till I got it right.

>>6251957
That's a really insightful argument anon. Nice work.

I collect mostly PVC scales, but I picked up a color resin kit that I want to put together. I was reading though the guide and have a few questions.

Would the recommended 1/144 still be worth practicing with? Or is there a resin starter that would be better for me?

Also,
>Cleaning #1: Soak the resin in degreaser. Wait at least 24 hours for good measure.
Will this harm the colored resin?

>>6251974
I've never touched resin, but just out of curiosity, what are you planning to build?

You could probably just buy some cheap GK off e2046 and attempt to gitgud. Can't see it ending well though

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>>6251996
It was actually on e2046 (the gathering) before I knew about the website. I would have gotten it then.

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Well, the VF-31 building is done. Now I have to decal it.
>>6251872
I figured you had experience somewhere.

>>6251974
Resin isn't that bad. But be prepared for drilling, sanding, grinding and painting. By some revoltech joints else it'll be a statue. Can't get better if you never work on it imo.

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>>6252021
how is that VF-31 kit? I built this VF-25S a couple of years ago and it was pretty bad

>>6251542
Interresting that The premium stand is the same white from the early promotion pics and not the red in the finished product

>>6251974
>Will this harm the colored resin?
No.

>>6252021
Are you not going to paint the pilots?

>>6252047
I never did the VF-25 but I did build a VF-27, and I can say it's a much better build.

>>6252056
No, I hate painting stuff that small.

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>>6251607
tiny hygogg is fun enough to maybe put more money into it. Though maybe I should just get the HG kit, it's pretty old, though.

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Decided to try out my first FAG, and also first Koto kit. Holy shit, everything fits so tightly that they did not expect you to paint it as is. I guess this is good practice to sand some stuff down. I've also gotten a better appreciation for Bandai construction too. While it looks nice all put together and has lots of parts for something HG-sized, Bandai definitely has better runner usage, parts fit, and joints because I feel like I can snap everything on this with the lack of polycaps and tightness of everything.

>>6252119
To be fair, you did pick up the "problem child" of FAGs.

>>6252130
Yeah, I remember reading how she's the worst, but I did like her design the most. Gonna be a lot of masking later on, but it'll be good practice.

I just wanted to be 100%, but these are actually water slides that come with FAGs, right? I've never had water slides that wasn't from SamuelDecals so seeing them looking pre-cut and with a kit is pretty nice. The eye decals was also a really good choice for painters too since I was worried about that before seeing these.

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Want some feedback on my current builds, Im still not really good at this. First my Astaroth Origin.

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>>6252140
And a Sukhoi T-50 which I tried to paint in Albireos Squad Colors, damn, Revell Kits are really hard. Gotta get an airbrush I guess.

>>6252138
Not just the worst, but the dumbest as well.

Anyone know how to remove what's left on the nub on really rubbery parts? Can I sand this?

I know that a lot of third-parties have made clear resin recasts of the PG Unicorn psychoframe, and I've seen a few for the MG version, but has anyone recasted the psychoframe from the HG Unicorn?

>>6252130
I was thinking about trying a fag, is architect any better?
I'm no pro though so I guess I should practice on gundams a bit more regardless

>>6252173
(It's an in-joke among FAG fans that Stylet sucks and should be bullied.)

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>>6252174
oh, well that's mean
still, is architect workable as a first time koto or should I stick with bandai

>>6250872
really? good lord. He is probably some inexperienced scalper or something. Only person that would buy a model kit and be concerned about 'value' has to be someone intending to sell it.

Was it a gunpla kit? please tell me it was a gunpla kit for all the extra amount of idiocy for thinking he could scalp friggin Gunpla.

>>6252176
None of them are -bad-, but the ones with that skirt piece (Gourai, Architect, Jinrai, Stylet, and various recolours) are less good than say, Materia, Baselard, or Hresvelgr.

Also Stylet deserves it because she's trash.

>>6250872
>Scope kits on Amazon
>ONE STAR PACKAGE ARRIVED LATE NEVER BUY FROM THIS SELLER AGAIN
>on the product page
stupid people shouldn't be allowed to use the Internet unsupervised

>>6252184
well, baselard is nice, materia is a bit too simple and hingerbingerdurgen is the opposite, so I guess I'll go with architect because I love giant fists and ami has the april re-release for a decent price

>>6252188
I always saw Materia as a "proof of concept" release. Just a "here's some new body bits that we'll be introducing on later kits" situation. Hamburger's pretty cute if you have a swimsuit fetish.

Bunnylard is princess tho.

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>>6252143

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>>6252192
>Bunnylard is princess tho.
yep, if fisto goes well she's next

>>6252202
Expect to do the basic work you'd put into fancying up a gunpla kit. Seam welding, panel lining, touch-up paint here and there, apply apply a waterslide decal or two, and topcoating.

Plus Tamiya Weathering G has a really good colour for adding blush to the skin bits to make them look a little less like creepy realdolls.

>>6252211
noted, thanks

>>6252219
oh and be sure to love them and RP as them on the internet

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>>6252223
but of course

>>6252111
It is old, definitely an obviously old kit when dealing with the torso. But the arms have a great deal of articulation and the simplistic nature of the main body does minimize impact of the lack of articulation the torso should have. And of course, the main appeal to HyGogg was the crab shape and super long arms, which the kit does great.

I have yet to hear anyone regret buying the HyGogg kit.
>>6252119
>I've also gotten a better appreciation for Bandai construction too
Yeah, Koto is great but that is definitely why we try to advise people to build an HG first.

>>6252138
not sure how close cut those slides are on the FAGs but you still should do some trimming anyone.

>>6252143
You still need to learn how to thin your paints with an airbrush so that won't solve all your problems. Maybe it's the lack of panel lines but that paint looks too thick.

>>6252147
rubbery parts? those are usually joints to it doesn't really matter since they won't be seen. Otherwise not much to do except trying to snip what is there.

>>6252176
You do have SOME experience with model building rigth? I say go for her, I have heard plenty of good things about her. And I don't thin FAGs have as much pain in the butt going on in their build as stuff like the HMM Zoids.

>>6252255
>You do have SOME experience with model building rigth?
I mean it wouldn't be my first, yes, but my experience is kind of simple (hi-mock, the three main mobile suits of 0079, rick dias)

>>6252147
Like the ones of old MG hands? I've found sanding doesn't really work so I just went for using an X-acto for shaving it off. Just be careful of gouging too much off.

anybody got the screencaps of that dude on tumblr who was throwing autistic little shitfits about how people did their kits? from last summer i think

>>6252255
>>6252288

It's the pipes/cables around the chest on the MG providence. Sort of the same kind of plastic as on the 1/100 00 gundams. I ended up just cutting off as much as possible with my memehands and calling it a day.

>>6252179
Yeah it was. NG 1/100 Gold Frame.

>>6252308
Oh shit, that stuff is rubbery? Gross. My Providence is still in the mail so I don't know yet.

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So I've finally started working on the Sinanju RG after about a month of sitting on it and I've noticed that the 'toes' (pic related) fall off at the slightest breeze, would it be stupid to simply glue them on? I feels like there should be some slight pivot in them but the fall off if they're posed at all.

>>6252339

Don't really see a reason not to. Save yourself some sanity.

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>>6251593
I guess I'm buying two valuable pods. One for the hair things and one for the bra. I think i can make that work. Put a hole through a pair and clean them up so i can put my hair through? And put some soft fabric on the inside of the other pair so they don’t scratch my boobs. Definitely possible.

>>6252375
w-would it be possible if you could post the results? both the hairclips and the bra.

>>6252382
If i actually do this maybe. But that's probably months away. At least a few weeks for postage plus a week or two for some spare cash. Then a few more weeks to be bothered to do it. Don't hold your breath.

>>6252140
Looks like did a good job on remonving the nubs so you got that going nicely, but it seems like you skipped alot of pannel lines which makes it look kinda dull, and be sure to squeeze that hammer to close that gap.

That being said, i fucking love that gundan, i love the sheath with all its gimmicks and how you can make him do samurai poses.

>>6252140
You're aware that you have the back skirt armor on the front, right?

>>6251842
Hate to say it, but that actually looks better than the zock.
Not hard to beat whoever's at rock-bottom, I guess.

what are you working on today guys/girl?

>>6252461

Just finished my first MG, the Double X. Did all the stickers and everything

Dick status is currently diamonds

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>>6252461
Worked on my HLJ entry and started thinking about my Groupbuild entry, will likely do more on both tomorrow if the weather is nice again.

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>>6252472
did someone say

G R O U P B U I L D?

what groupbuild

>>6252476

It's in the thread, just search it or scroll up

M E L E E

>>6252472
HlJ entry?

>>6252461
Just starting on the GM Sniper 2. Gonna be a fun time

>>6252479
HobbyLink Japan are doing a competition.
https://hlj.com/plamo-2017

I'll see you folks in the Intermediate tier

>>6252476
He means the /m/ groupbuild, as he forgot that this is /toy/. They're doing a melee groupbuild.

>>6252461
My custom Graze.

However the prices for Option Set 9 are silly on Amazon at the moment and I'm not sure if I want to go HLJ for just that.

>>6252485
Not me, I'm in the advanced category.

>>6252461
Just spent 4 hours painting and that was after fiddling around with my gbwc idea some more (Kitbash of 1/100 Graze Custom, AGE-1, and Cherudim).

>>6252255
alright, you convinced me, managed to find a shop selling hygogg, what a rarity

>>6252461
Prepping the FA:G Stylet for paint by welding seam lines, sanding some tight areas, and overall planning out how I'll approach the whole thing.

>>6252472
For that HLJ contest, what would painting the kit in its original colors, applying decals, and some minor weathering fall under? I'm guessing intermediate, but their description makes it sound like you have to use a custom color scheme to fall under that, and advanced sounds like too much but mentions airbrushing highlights.

>>6252546
give her a kiss on the forehead from me

>>6252546
Just throw it into the Intermediate category. At the end the judges are going to bump up/down any entries they feel are too much/too little for the category they're entered in so that they can be judged fairly.

So no worries, you aren't going to be disqualified for doing too much or too little for that category.

>>6252100
You could give them a wash for a kind of lineart look
But yeah painting these small pilot figure is a total pain

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Current WIP

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What do you guys think was used to panel line here? It looks very warm grey, and actually looks weirdly quite opaque?

>>6252711
Looks cool but out of scale

>>6252723
Grey paint

I have a MG Providence on the way and I just found out it has the same hips as the MG Freedom, which...apparently have some problem with breaking easily? Can anyone tell me more about this and how I could potentially avoid it?

Is there such thing as an affordable/small scale vac-metalizing (chroming) service? I want some parts done up in gold chrome to relive my childhood, and paints just won't do.

>>6252339
The knees do that as well. And the hands are a pain in the ass to pose, thanks to the bigass wrist guard.
The RG sinanju is an absolutely beautiful kit, but fuck me if it ain't unwieldy and difficult to pose.

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How would I go about achieving this shade of purple?

Does anyone sell anything close to this?

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>>6252900
purples a hard one, there aren't many premixed ones. Usually nothing that dark though.

>>6252909
dang, so my best option is to mix and make my own concoction then huh.

I'm thinking a little bit of maroon, and a one drop of tamiya x-4 blue

>>6252911
>He needs more than four colors of paint
I'm a little disappointed desu, senpai.

>>6252912
im really new to this, making my own colors, any advice would be greatly appreciated. if you can point me out to some videos, etc, i will gladly do my own research

>>6252913
That was me being incredibly facetious, friend. Blue and red do make purple, you're probably on the right track.

>>6252918
i was thinking adding about 2 drops of maroon, and 1 drop of x-4 blue on a base purple mix. idk. thanks though

>>6252723
Almost looks like Burnt Umber.

Testor's fluorescent pink is pretty great for zeon monoeyes. Any other good effect colors you guys use? I'm just starting painting and would love ideas on what to keep an eye out for. I'm pretty much limited to testor's and model master's paints, though I did find some tamiya spray primer.

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You have been visited by the Hygogg of Sleepiness.
Good Dreams and Rest will come to you, but only
if you post "sleep tight hygogg" in this thread

>>6252988
sleep tight hygogg

i hope my plamo gets delivered tommorrow

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>>6251770
Pearlescent or duochrome

>>6251785
>>6251775
Problem with interference is. Its only white then the color of the shine