Welcome to the Gunpla/Plamo General

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Frame Arms Group Build

This time the idea is to build any Frame Arms, or Frame Arms Girl kit, and paint and customize it.

The rules are overall pretty simple, the base must be recognizable as FA or FA Girl, other than that there's no limit on what you can do.

Due Date: September 1st

Note: This is a prize build, there will be a prize provided by me, there will also be a mystery prize provided by another anon. That means that to enter, I need WIP pictures submitted before the due date. Simply email me some pictures of you working on it, I don't care at what point, as long as it's possible to tell where your final product came from.

Prize Pack:
MSG Free Style Bazooka
MSG Impact Knuckle
MSG Beast Sword
MSG Assault Rifle #2
Miscellaneous supplies

I'm probably going to add more, but I'll let those be a secret.

Email: [email protected]

I'm also available via IRC and Steam

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The prepainted gold not matching up to my gold mixes will continue to bother me with this kit, but at least it was a fun build. I'll redo the helm trim at a later time.

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Also this felt like build a cu-poche. There was a few spare parts not listed in he manual like a bare belly section, some sandal-less feet and several different thigh parts

Posting from last thread but does any anons here have the Cutebuce Woundwort kit with an extra G-Runner? I want to buy your extra G18 Piece.

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>>6480555
G18, the one on the right? If yours came like this it was a defect. Some sellers like samuel decal should have sent a replacement

>>6480572
Err well top in this case. I got a replacement but if you're willing to make due with g17 I'm willing to part with this spare.

I just started up the hobby legit, been building gunplas since I was a kid but only revently started doing the extra stuff like painting, nub management, and panel lining. My dream kit is the MG psycho Zaku, but I'm practicing techniques on HGIBO before I tackle it. Have you guys ever held off on a kit because you didnt want to fuck it up until you were confident about it? Dream kit discussion I guess

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Zaku MG F2000 resin kit update. All the parts have been painted, but some need decaling. Arms are done though and the mounting points for the weapons fitted. those bits were supposed to be dark grey. but they came out REALLY dark, ah well.
the big verniers have a core piece that will have some PE attached so they're not final yet.

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>>6480602

>>6480574
>>6480572
Yea i just want the spare one. The G17? I believe. Since the shoulder pieces are barely different and can be interchangeable.

my email is
[email protected]

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postan gunpla inspo please help me build my folder

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>>6480638

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>>6480642
nice thats pretty amazing

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>>6480645

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>>6480647
last one i got :l

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>>6480645

>>6480614
alright then, sent you an email so we negotiate off-thread. There should be another picture of the runner in it.

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Solo Wing Pixy colour scheme for the Stylet. Though not sure if the whole arm should be red

>>6480774
Maybe the shoulder/fin/upper arm, or shoulder/whole arm but not the fin?

>>6480774
I'd go for just the control surface on the wing, or the entire wing assembly myself.

>>6480640
Hey, someone saved my Sinanju

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>>6480774
>>6480794
>>6480807
Went back to the ADFX-02 Morgan and apparently the entire wing, even the canards themselves were red.

Though what do you mean by wing assembly Gelgoog? As in the arm of the Stylet or the actual wings it has on its body?

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>>6480854
Something like this.

>>6480860
Ah I see. That also works too, though its not much of a presence

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>>6480868
Sometimes Fighter Jet colour scheme never translates well into Mechs. Still these suggestions are pretty good

>>6480860
Nah, that's a pussy scheme.

Try breaking up the red with a band of white on the upper arm or something but it's fine

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Personally feel a bit of white does help it.

>>6480655
Took me a second to even realise it wasn't a digital painting. I absolutely love gunpla painted up in a manner to resemble an existing artstyle.
Some really gorgeous cel shaded kits out there but this is the first of a more traditionally painting style I've seen.

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>>6480909
I fucking love it too. This one was painted to match the Origin manga cover. The only downside to this is that it's tough to do it even at like, MG scale. You need much bigger canvases like these busts to get the brushwork visible and the detail to shine, which kind of limits your available options.

>>6480870
>>6480904
Bear in mind you're right now working in absolutes.
Straight red straight white.
I had no idea what solo wing pixy was so I looked it up, and by the graphics of the game it's a slightly darker/duller red, and a dull light gray, so it's not going to be as stark as these test pics are.

>>6480922
I can imagine at MG scale it might be tough. I'm seeing it done more often at PG scale. I'd love to see that or a Megasize get the treatment.

Would love an impressionist style painted mega size or PG.

> HLJ e-mails me about DBZ Figurise kits, includes recommendation for Katoki ZZ
Ooh pre-orders are open now!
> Sept. 2017 Release
Wait this glorious thing's not the December MG? Then what is?
> ah well at least 15% off

>>6480942
>December MG
Zaku 3.0

Is there even a December MG this year? I thought Derringer mentioned that this year's "big release" would be from Star Wars, and we've got the PG Millennium Falcon shipping out in two weeks, on the 28th.

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>>6480932
The game graphics can be very fidgety and does affect the colour tone, I plan to get the right Pixy scheme first before setting down to the right tone. Lighting can be an ass in games. Here the red looks a bit lighter and the white is stark

>>6480932
Though now I realized you're referring to Pixy's colours on the F-15, Yes that would be those colours you described but I am using the colours Pixy used for his Morgan here >>6480989

I never bought the memehands when they were is stock so I need some hobby sandpaper.
What should I get?

Also, does old school sharpening work on cheapo nippers?

>>6481066
>hobby sandpaper.
just sandpaper is good, specific hobby brands are overpriced as hell. grab some 400, 1000, and 2000 grit, even higher if you want too.

>Also, does old school sharpening work on cheapo nippers?
you can use sandpaper to sharpen nippers, but i wouldnt even bother. cheap nippers often cut by pinching plastic, which leaves horrible stress marks. sharpening these wont charge his fact. memehands and other high quality nippers like the gp nippers cut by actually cutting the plastic, which leaves the result smooth and minimizes stress marks.

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Finally finished my MG Turn A. Next is MG Turn X so I can do some cool poses with them together

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>>6480922
Now see you say that but this Waff exists.

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Is there any better feeling than finally getting a grail?
Exceed head for scale.

>>6481085
Why do all these zeon suits have such dopey heads/faces? The only good ones are Geara and Jagd Doga

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Hi guys, I'm planning to buy this kit from our toy store. And it's my childhood dream to have this ever since I saw it in TV!

I wonder what's the difference between this and Gunpla? Also it seems like there is no large difference between this line and newer evangelion kits aside from part separation.

I'm kinda worried about it's arms though. Is it true that its arms stiffen and cracks in the long run?

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>>6481286
Waff-chan a cute. No bully.

>>6481282
I really wish these were more widely available, looks really cool

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First gunpla I've done in about 8 years, I think it turned out okay for what it is

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First gunpla ever, got it at a con last weekend and had fun putting it together, despite the lack of proper tools. Been considering ordering a couple more, as well as the tools to make it. Would the 1/144 scale shining gundam, and the 1/144 master gundam on the horse be a good choice for what to get next? I'll also be getting a proper sprue snipper and some sandpaper if I do.

>>6481407
>nubs everywhere
Grab yourself a file and some high grit sandpaper (1000~) to buff the plastic after you're done filing.
In terms of 1/144, just get the designs that look appealing to you. If you want something with an inner frame (usually MG tech) and a nice smooth build, consider an IBO kit.
Just keep in mind older HGs tend to be lower quality/harder to build. Bandai has come a long way.

>>6481425
Yeah, those arent actually nubs. Theyre actually my attempt to file stuff down, which have left scratches. Sandpaper is also on my list, next to a proper snipper so I dont need to use a crappy craft knife I have.

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Just put together my first plastic model (with the exception of the Etna GK next to her, which looks like garbage because I didn't have the right equipment). I had a lot of fun, what are some other plastic kits featuring cute girls? I only know of FAGs

>>6481425
>>6481432
I will say though, thank you for the advice! I can see in the picture what would make you think that.

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>>6481434
>other plastic kits featuring cute girls
There are Megami Device kits which are very similar to FAGs, then there are Plamax Minimum Factory kits like pic related but they need a bit of work to look good.

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>>6481425
Sorry for replying AGAIN, but I went over it again with a different file, and i think that it's looking a little better now. Not gonna fix the gouges I made by using a dull craft knife, but a little better.

Should I get
>Hamma Hamma Pussy Slamma
>Bawoo
>Dijeh

>>6481469
Hamma Hamma ofc

Which would be the best gunpla for a relative beginner.
Hy-gokk
Graze Kai
Or BB Neo Zeong

>>6481469
Hamma Hamma is easily the best option

>>6481484
Graze Kai. That way you could try experimenting with "customs" with the IBO option sets.

>>6481484
I wouldn't recommend an SD kit nor the Neo Zeong to a beginner.
The Hy-goggs an option but it's also a 2003 kit.
The Graze Kai is simple and modern, so it's the best of the three.

I built a frame arms recently and one of the shoulder ball joint is really loose and can't hold the weight of his arm. Is there any way to give it some tightness back ? I know i was warned against Kotobukiya's joints...

>>6481702
Coat the balljoint and socket with some sort of acrylic gloss and let them sit separated for a day or two, then pop it back in. It should be tighter.

>>6481287
I recently got the Unit -01 version of this as my first model, but I was really pleased with it. Lot of fun to put together, holds poses pretty well. It looks pretty monotone out of the box, but taking some black model paint to the outlines gave it some really good definition. I'm on the fence about getting a Unit-02 and Unit-00 next or jumping into a MG EW Wing Zero or Deathscythe...

what the FUCK
Building my first HG, these stickers are tiny as shit

>>6481730
I had to use a pair of tiny tweezers for mine. Used a q tip to apply them after positioning them with the tweezers.

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>>6481434

>cute girls

There's a limited selection as far as plastic kits go, you've got Frame Arms Girl's and a few others, but if painting anime waifu's is your thing you're eventually goiing to want to take the plunge into resin garage kits.

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Finished snapbuilding this thing. Gotta get action base because the one it came with will snap with gentle breeze

Anyone got a list of crossover models like the Monster Hunter ones?

How long should i soak parts in warm water + dish soap?

20 minutes/

>>6481909
I'd like to hear more on this subject.

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>>6481434
>what are some other plastic kits featuring cute girls?

the Kotobukiya Etrian Odyssey line (pic related)
the Fate kits, The Phantasy star online kits, FAG's, Megami Device.

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>>6481434
As has been said pretty much anything Kotobukiya, FAGs are in now but they've been in the cute girl plamo business for a while now, just look through Dalong's Koto section

I suppose for non-articulated you could also count the figure-rise busts Bandai has been making, there's also things like the PLAMAX minimum factory kits which include Nipako, Strike Witches, Kancolle, Macross and even a GuP one. Nearly GKs at this point but still plastic, not nearly as limited in quantity, cheap and with some color out of the box.

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Tips for Amphibious Gundams? In general, theyre my favourite designs, but I'm not sure if there are any specific I should get. Have only built 2 gunpla before, but I have a ton of paints from other modelling so I wouldnt mind needing to paint something.

>>6482388
Hygogg

>>6482388
I assume someone is probably going to correct me, so I'll beat you to it. I meant gunpla, not gundams.

>>6482388
Hygoggs and Z'goks are fun, simple builds. The Kapool's pretty cute if you can get your hands on one. Really, all of the Zeon's HG aquatic suits came out at a time when Gunpla was really simple/had low parts count, so they're pretty easy builds.

Right, Mr Levelling Thinner is lacquer, right?

Can I use it to think Tamiya acrylics? Will I need to clean with a lacquer thinner or acrylic thinner?

Meant to ask this earlier, but based on the fact that I got four people who submitted WIP pictures, does anyone anticipate being done with their FA/FAG build before 9/1?

There was also someone suggesting some sort of FAG photobook to put together and having another build deadline related to that?

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>>6480638

I want to get get a 0078 to celebrate finishing MSG anime. Is master grade the best choice?

>>6482619
Sorry, to limit this down should I get 2.0 the origin or 3.0?

>>6482624
>Articulation
Origin
>Proportions
3.0

>>6482627
Cool, so 3.0.

Thanks for the advice.

>>6482624
>2.0
Most anime accurate RX-78-2, comes with the beam javelin, hyper hammer, an underslung missile pod for the beam rifle, and the standard shield/hyper bazooka/beam rifle/beam sabers. It and the 3.0 come with core fighters.
>3.0
Based off of the 1/1 RX-78-2 statue, it's a bit like an upscaled RG. However, being in 1/100 means that it's far more stable than the RG, and it has even more color separation, so with only a bit of panel lining it looks stunning. A bit more fidgety than either the 2.0 or Origin, due to how much it's got going on. It and the Origin can equip LEDs.
>Origin
Based on the Origin's RX-78-02, although not 100% accurate to Yas's artwork. Comes with two beam rifles, a shield, an optional shoulder cannon, hyper bazooka, beam sabers, and some effect parts. Does not come with a core fighter, but it actually has an ab crunch unlike the 2.0 and 3.0.

You can't really go wrong with any of them, they're all really great. 3.0 and Origin use the Nu ver. Ka style posable hands, while the 2.0 uses an older set of hands.

>>6482438
I'm going to push it but its going to be close.

>>6482438
i havent even got past the test fitting phase so no

I'm drooling over the thought of the 1/48 MEGA Unicorn.

Are there going to be any decals for it, and if not, are there any good 3rd party decals coming out for it?

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Vidar done, first kit using the 1/100 IBO gundam frame that I've built. Ended up not doing any color separation on the frame for this project but I will certainly do so for the others.

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>>6482953

Quite refreshing with a fencing sword, honestly.

>>6482953
>>6482954
Is this OOB?

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>>6483143
No, they fully painted it.

OOB looks like this.

>>6483146
God, that's a gross-ass blue for OOB. Guess I'll wait til I get an airbrush.

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feeling tempted

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>>6483153
It looks a lot better with a bit of paint.

>>6482823
For real though, anyone know about the decal situation?

And are there decals for the MEGA RX-78?

>>6483160
Can't say much for the other Mega Size stuff but the Zaku II comes with waterslide decals, wouldn't surprise me if the others had some too.

>>6483153
Boy you lookin for a lynchin?

So what does this mean for EMS?

"08/15/2017 10:37 Item returned from import Customs ISC LOS ANGELES CA (USPS) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

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So close to complete, I can practically taste it

Hello. I have new interest in Gunpla. I read the guide. English is not my native language so I hope I have not missed meanings. I have hand tremors so I do not think I will be able to paint well. Does this stop my progression into the hobby? I think I will be able to build them but not paint. Will they look very bad without paint?

>>6483443
I have hand tremors and it doesn't stop me from doing fine work on gunpla.

There are a bazillion ways to steady your arms and hands and keep pieces mounted and steady, and lots of ways to handle small pieces without using your fingers directly.

>>6483450
>I have hand tremors and it doesn't stop me from doing fine work on gunpla.

Thank you. I hope your hand tremors get well so that you will be amazed by the impossible beauty of your work

>want to buy airbrush
>won't have a space to do airbrushing until i move out
>not for another 4 months
>still want to build gunpla in meantime

what do

>>6483533
Build, but don't paint

>>6483533
build gunpla you fucking retard

>>6483463
this is the sweetest thing i have ever read on all of 4chan and i am going to cry/

>dry transfers
>have no problem at first
>accidentally put one on crooked
>followed by the next one
>peel away the third one too early
FUCK

>>6483551
but that cuts into airbrush funds
idk i'm just indecisive, every time i build a kit i think "i could make this look better if i were airbrushing"

can i just disassemble kits and repaint them later?

>>6483584
Yes, I build kits so that they can be disassembled for painting by trimming pegs, building first helps me understand what prep work needs to be like nub sanding,seam welding, etc. After I finish touching up the parts I reassemble them and put them aside and develop ideas for painting them as I save for airbrush funds too.

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>>6483586
Cool, thanks. I took this Banshee apart a few days ago and it was my first time reassembling a kit and wasn't sure if that was normal. I painted all the yellow parts gold but there's still scarring from when I snapbuilt it 2 years ago.

>>6482438
I've got a Frame Arms that was I was working on for the groupbuild since the beginning of July, but got distracted and now stuff is piling up. Dunno whether to try and complete it for the groupbuild, or just continue taking my time with it.

I guess I'll try to complete what I can before the deadline.

>>6483617
The gold as the psycho-frame looks really nice. How'd you decide which sections went gold or kept orange?

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>>6483653
I disassembled in the order of leg, arm, 2nd leg, 2nd arm. For the first of each limb, I covered the entire yellow piece. Then when I did the pieces for the 2nd limbs, I looked at the figure to see what was actually visible.

I see now looking at it that I did miss a few places since I used Gundam Markers and it's difficult to really get in there with those, but I'm pretty proud of it. This is a kit I was super unhappy with after snapbuilding it because of the yellow parts and my scarring which was a lot worse before I touched it up.

>make a whole bunch of new runners for a high quality HG kit that looks really good for a HG
>make it P-Bandai instead of a regular release
I will be perpetually salty until they reprint it, and even then I'm going to be upset.

>>6483677
What?

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>>6483617
Nice, the gold looks really good.

As I wait on an airbrush I've been making stuff in preparation like cardboard skewer holders. Gonna tackle a DIY spraybooth in the future. Today I completed a lightbox and even though I only have one light to use with it, it does wonders for my phone's camera.

Somebody post RG Unicorn to make me want it more

>>6483677
Which kit at you on about?

I love they did the MG Hazel as a P-Bandai when it was clearly a response to the chinese version.

So are runners supposed to come with some extra bits that aren't ever used in the actual build?

>>6483862
Sometimes yes, parts that aren't used have an X over them at the start of the instructions
It's because it's cheaper for them to re use molds than to make a unique one in some cases

>>6483383
*stomps slowly out of the shadows*

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>that period when applying coats before it starts levelling out and it looks like you've fucked everything up and you're going to have to start again

>>6480946
No please. Just finished the 2.0 not that long ago. >.>

Hoping it's a Build Burning (frame) or G-Self.

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>>6483680
>>6483841

>>6483383

A couple of the rings on his waist tubes are facing the wrong way.

>>6484112
2018 is year of build fighter MGs only.

If I'm spraying Mr.Surfacer 1200 with my airbrush for priming and using 500 for filling/seams, is there a reason to get 1000?

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>>6484328
You shouldn't be spraying surfacer for priming unless you absolutely cannot get actual primer where you live.

>why 1000
Hides small surface imperfections better for when you need to paint a large smooth piece.

>>6484336
All the tutorials I've read/watched use mr surfacer for priming and never have they used Tamyia's liq. Surface primer.

>>6483660

All I see is shadow.

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>>6484336
>You shouldn't be spraying surfacer for priming.

Wat?

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>>6484342
>>6484375
Doesn't have to be Tamiya, you can use pic related. Point is, regular surfacer doesn't bite into plastic as well and can even peel in some cases.

>>6483463
keep up the good fight anon. may your gunpla skills ever improve.

>>6480645
how is the HG kit for this??? I actually like this mech design a lot but don't think they'll ever update that kit, so am thinking of just grabbing the current HGUC kit release of it

>>6484284
I'm okay with this

>>6484385
>>6484336

What I'm getting from you is that this is just Tamiya's version of Mr Surfacer.

>>6484416
What I'm getting from you is that you might be retarded. My condolences.

>>6484385

I use mr surfacer 1200 since it's the most accessible for me and I can't say I've had any durability issues with it. I'm really careful with my kits and don't change poses much if painted though.

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>>6484400
It's honestly great, even though it's nearly a decade old at this point. Fantastic sculpt, poses really well (knees are limited by design though), and comes with a huge arsenal of weapons. Pretty much the only way I would improve it is to color separate the yellow insides of the rest of the thrusters (you only get yellow parts for the shoulder and chest ones).

Anyway, go get it, it's a great kit. I built the SD, MG, and HGUC Kampfers, and the HG was my favorite by far.

>>6484284
Das fine.
I want a new frame for the G Gundam and that would be more than perfect.

I tried panel lining with a micron pen you guys recommended. It did not go very clean, didn't dry quickly, and smudged a lot. It was also really hard to get some panel lining because it was a 1/144

Is that normal?

>>6484732
now i may just be a snapfag but i just use Ultrafine sharpies, and they work pretty fine for me
>inb4 i get shit for shapries

>>6484732
The more I panel line with markers in general the more I fucking hate using them and can't wait until I start painting so I can use washes. I'm so tired of them and their inconsistent bullshit.

>>6484772
You can use acrylics without painting, they're fine on bare plastic. I still prefer markers but paint absolutely works.

>>6484774
>>6484772
I have never painted before. If I want matte appearances (I really do not like glossy) what type of paints should I buy?

Also do I need to buy tamiya panel liner, or is tamiya black fine for that?

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>>6484400
Go for it, man. I love it myself.

Is it bad I find sanding, painting, and decaling tedious and I just love snapfagging my way through a kit a once month?

>>6484804
Its not bad, you're just not interested in making your models clean and detailed.

>>6484811
Don't lie to him, it is bad

>>6484783
Sgt Sagara wrote a section on this in the guide, give it a peek. He has you make the paint matte with an additive but it shouldn't matter if you topcoat.

>>6484812
It's my dirty little secret, I add a model kit to my amazon order, snap it, then put it back in its box in my closet

>>6484804
We're certainly going to give you shit for it but there's nothing bad about it per se, it's just poor form. Snapping everything together is my favorite part too but the kit doesn't feel complete without panel lines and a topcoat so I do that every time (eventually).

>>6484812
Its the lowest possible effort, but if that's what they want to do, that's what they get to look at when they open their closet door.

Okay my dudes, this is my to purchase list. Is there any that I should avoid for various reasons? Also I'll take recommendations. 00 Raiser MG, Exia MG, Sengoku Astray MG, Epyon MG, Psycho Zaku Ver Ka MG, Full armor Gundam ver Ka MG, Phenex MG, Heavy Arms EW MG, Aile Strike Ver RM MG, Dark Matter Exia MG, Extreme blast mode MG, Sanrock ver ew MG, and lastly Astray red frame kai MG.

>>6484859
>panel lining so bad it begins to look good

>>6484862
You made him delete it, it was his first time he even said.

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>>6484864
I actually deleted it by accident, sorry

>>6484865
ever thought about getting some grey lining markers? also grab a file or something to smooth down nubs. decent for a first build

>>6484876
I only had one marker, I really like how the black looks but I'll look into other colors soon. I would actually like to start painting instead though.

When painting/using a marker for panel lining - how do I avoid the smudging? I actually liked it on this build though and intentionally did it. The arms are my favorite parts.

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Which kit is this

>>6484907
Strike

>>6484907
thats a robot damashii

>>6484911
Fuck, the 1/100 doesn't look half as good.

>>6484865
Why are the shoulders on upside down?

>>6484921
Because im retarded, I'll see if I can fix that.

>>6484878
i just use a q-tip and keep rubbing till its gone. you can make neat effects with it if you want

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>>6484913
What?

>>6484790
By the way, can anyone suggest any good spray coats I can put on this (It's OOB) to make it really pop?

>>6484938
I really like how matte and structured the RD is, especially how big the head is.

Is that the 1/100 though? It's not bad afterall.

>>6484942
That's the MG ver. RM.

How is the 1/100 Gundam Virtue? I love Seravee for how bulky it is.

>>6484938
>>6484942
There's also the 1/100 High Grade Strike which is blocky and animation accurate

>>6484946

It delivers on the bulk, not much else to say.

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Anyone got a lead on some Aurora/Rainbow film? I can't find a place to buy this stuff.

>>6485132
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-For-Gundam-Modify-MG-PG-HG-Gundam-Multi-Purpose-Sticker/291396016378?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

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Finally got around to finishing an HG Barbatos Lupus for a commission. I'm so disappointed in myself for breaking the chin piece, but tried to salvage it so I hope it looks decent. I'd pose more, but I feel wrong posing it much since it's not technically mine so just a couple of shots.

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>>6485138
Close up of the damage.

>>6485137
maybe I'm not applying it right but I ordered this stuff and it's just a rainbow sticker, not aurora film. So you can't use it for visors.

>>6485141
Give the facial bits some grey/black wash to make it look dirty/fucked up

>>6485142
That's all I've got and I was linked to it in a discussion for visors. If you do find something be sure to drop a link.

>>6485138
looks cool. how do commission kits "work", does the guy pay a set amount for your work, or do you ask for a price after the work is done after seeing how much work you put into it

>>6485146
I did add the grey chipping and some black pigment in the area to try and show that, but it is possible I could add more like a wash without going overboard.

>>6485153
Thanks, dude. This is the first one I've done so I really low balled the price, but at least for me, how I did this and any future work would be:

1. they pay for the kit to be shipped to me/pay me to buy the kit
2. pay for primary paints used at $4 a bottle (so for this, I just charged for 5 colors to be a bit generous). This is after the kit has been snapped.
3. After it's fully painted/weathered, I'll ask for the additional work price, which I'm still wondering how much I should charge for, but asking minimum wage doesn't feel right. We'll say this took 12 hours even though it took more, but I'm kinda leaning toward $10 every 3 hours, rounded down.

>>6484732
Yes. It's waterproof ink, so unless it's going into a porous material such as paper which can absorb it, it's not dying anytime soon. As such, and because plastic is notoriously non-porous, it will smudge as you wipe away excess to sharpen the lines.

>>6484783
>>6484813
This. Rare are the paints with a matte finish, rarer than the semi-gloss. Either see if the company produces a matte additive for their paints or more easily buy any brand of matte topcoat.
Tamiya black is itself a paint, far thicker and more densely pigmented compared to their pre-mixed Panel Line Accent colors. You can buy it if you wish but also buy a larger container of thinner as you will be using much more of it than the paint.

>>6484804
Nope!

>>6484878
>>6484933
Cotton swabs, paper towels/napkins, even your fingers.

>>6485132
you can also spray the backside of the part with the part with Alclad's Holomatic Spectral Chrome, but it won't be as smooth a finish.

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Hey is the 1/144 Atlas Gundam worth checking out?

>>6485240
Yeah its pretty cool

>>6484804
you do you man, when i was young into the hobby, all i wanted was a physical representation of the robot from the show.

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For all that care this saucy tart is now available on Hobby Search, Amiami probably isn't far behind.

>>6485260
Why is she wearing so few clothes?

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>>6485261
Why are you wearing so many?

>>6485261
Why aren't you?

>>6485263
>>6485265
Because I am not a plastic figurine of an attractive anime girl.

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>>6485266
My condolences. The near nudity is quite freeing though tapdancing on the keyboard to type can be a pain.

I can't wait to shade in this butt.

>>6485303
I would never buy this but if I did the first thing I would do is get her some clothing.

>>6482787
>>6482822
>>6483649
Alright, sounds like an extension would make this more interesting then. I'm going to push the due date back to 10/31 (which will coincide with secret santa starting).

>>6485260
Finally, one with titties, not too into the whiskers though hmm.

>>6485266
That's a really poor excuse now.

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>>6485323
Sounds like you missed her squadmate. She comes without whiskers.

How fucking long does spraycan paint stink for?

I painted a kit with them like a year or more ago and whenever I open the display case I just get hit with that fucking smell.

>>6485374
The fuck kinda paint did you use.

Keep them in a ventilated area not in a box. Seal them properly.

They shouldn't smell after the paint settles and sets which should take at most a month or two give or take.

Mr Super Clear is lacquer, right? And Mr Top Coat is acrylic

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>>6485260
>>6485263
>>6485303
>ara ara
swiftly preordered

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>>6483383
time to invest into some overpriced chisels m8

>>6485385
Model Master lacquer and primer, and I let all the parts sit out on their alligator clip poles for a day each to dry/air out.

Every time I open the case to do something I fucking immediately smell fresh paint, and the only one painted that way is a single 1/144 graze.

>>6485440

New to this, so this figure I would have to build and paint?

I want one but I have no artistic nor good coordination.

>>6485448
Build yes, paint probably. They're not impossible but not good starters either. It's not all that hard though, just read the guide and get started there. You can do it and you've got five months to pick up skills and tools but you'll want practice.

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Hey, person here from earlier in the thread. getting a Hy-Gogg and a Raze Kai, as well as an options kit #2 as their 2nd and third kits. I have a stand for Raze Kai, a sprue cutter, some high grit sandpaper, and a set of gundam paint markers coming. I also have a super thin pen that I used on my first kit, as well as a craft knife and a file for rougher stuff. Is there anything else that I should buy for them? I have some citadel acrylic paints if I need to paint anything, but I'd rather use proper ones if they would work better.
I've read the guide, but I'm asking here because I assume that I can get info for the specific models?
Was also looking at Build Burning Gundam, but im tossing and turning on it.

>>6485440
She looks more like a (barely) onee-chan character. Quite far from ara araing

>>6485458
You might want to try a sanding sponge sometime, they're easier to work with when it comes to curved surfaces.

>>6485459
>Quite far from ara araing
Onee-chans can ara. What are you on about?

>>6485460
Thank you for the tip! I especially like the designs of the amphibious suits, so there are a lot of curves, from what I see.

>>6485464
That's merely fake ara araing.

>>6485471
Who ever said a fake can't surpass the original?

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Doms are fucking HOT

>>6485478
I want them to dom ME.
>>6485458
Dumb question, I am this poster. Would the Barbatos be a good option instead of the Build burning gundam? Just because it would work with the options set. Sorry for all the annoying stuff

>>6485477
The Chinese

>>6485445
It means some of the solvent is stuck to the case.

You should air out the case itself as well.

Failing that you can tuck in some sort of activated charcoal/carbon in the case to absorb some of the lingering stuff.

If I can't get Mr Surfacer Primer and only Mr Surfacer 1200 is available, is Alclad primer worth using?

For non-Future topcoats, what are my options besides Alclad Aqua Gloss? Are the clears from Rustoleum or Krylon any good?

>>6485494
>Implying GLORIOUS CHINA will not rise again, tempering and improving the technology of the filthy Western pigs with the will and honor of the People
Ara~

>>6485262
This is awesome, what is it?

>>6485532
The crazy part is, where I am, I can get Montana primer and "varnishes" for cheaper than Krylon. Supposedly the primer is an actual lacquer and the varnishes are acrylic.

Retard here, what exactly is a topcoat. Is it the color? I keep getting told to get a matte topcoat instead of making a matte paint.

Would I just paint with whatever type of lacquer paint then topcoat matte and it turns the paint under matte?

>>6485575
It's literally just clear paint, gloss is shiny and matte diffuses light to make it not shiny

>>6485593
Cool, so I can essentially do whatever kind of paint I want then matte topcoat it?

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So, what do you think of the Koto shop special color? I feel it misses the mark again.

>>6484848
Bu...bu...bump? Any opinions?

>>6485599
Yeah , although if you're planning on doing the panel lines then you'll want to put down a gloss coat first so the paint/ink can flow and be cleaned up easier, trying to clean smudges off matte is a pain in the ass

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>>6485608
Is this image right then?

Primer > Lacquer air brush the color > Matte top coat > panel lines /decals > another matte coat?

>>6485612
Not that guy but be careful with the top coats. They work in theory and are super convenient but it doesn't take much to screw one up.

>>6485617
Painting seems so daunting and intimidating

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>>6485141
>>6485138
You don't get good looking damage with a single color of paint, you have to use atleast two colors to create depth in the damage otherwise it looks like you speckled paint on a kit. Highlight with silver around the edges of a darker grey and it would look so much better than pic related.

>>6485619
It always will be until you really get into it. Once you start screwing around you'll really begin understand it and will find yourself deconstructing paint jobs you see online. Start with cheap things you don't care about and move up, that's my advice. Realtalk though be careful with the clear coats, they get foggy real easy if there's too much moisture in the room or god forbid, the airgun lines/compressor tank. Definitely get a moisture filter for the thing. Also remember less is more.

>>6485633
Strongly agree. Even just something simple like painting the interior of the damage with a lighter grey will improve the look easily.

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>>6485478

>>6485612
Ideally first coat should be gloss to help with the panel lining. Second coat can be whatever you'd like it to be. Like the other guy said, be careful with top coats

>>6485532

I have had literally zero issues using mr surfacer 1200.

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I have never skipped leg day in my entire life.

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So I painted a Tristan.

I need to get a gravity feed airbrush, siphon needs too much cleaning.

/toy/ I need advice. I'm going to build a US Marines type GM armed with an M16. However the dilemma I'm having is this: do I paint the rifle black like the real thing, or do I paint it in camo like a tank's gun?

>>6485798
camo

>>6485798
Actual operators will camo their weapons too, do whatever you want.

>>6485798
Be sure to tally up 300 killmarks on the side of the gun.

New RGs when?
I honestly want more BF ones. I'd buy the shit out of Sengoku Astray, or Dark Matter, or Build Burning Mk. II, or Fenice R RGs.

>>6486027
Tallgeese should get an RG.

>>6486027
Probably an announcement soon. The next rg is typically announced around the release of the previous one.

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>>6486027
when the FUCK are we getting the Wing RGs we were promised in 2014

>>6486060
We weren't promised anything. That's just a concept thing they showed off to gauge interest. Bandai does this shit all the time.

>>6484865
Is this the HG? I've been thinking about getting an MG Barbatos soon...

Anyone here do weathered builds?

>>6486218
There is no mg. Only a 1/100 NG and a "High res" kit.

>>6486233
its okay you can say master grade anon

>>6485796
Yeah, they do :/ But those jars just hold so much paint <3


So I've got myself in a bind. I have some logos I want to print as water-slides and put them on a kit. Issue is, those logos are very primarily or completely white. How fucked am I? Does Samuel print white decals onto transparent sheets?

>>6485478
FAT

>>6485617
Hoodies what are top coats easy to screw up. I'm fixing to finally order some lacquer top coat, but I don't want to ruin any of my kits

>>6486269
Wow that fucking typo. How are they easy to screw up?

>>6486272

Just don't use them when it's humid.

>>6486257
Used to be you needed an ALPS printer for white decals.

>>6485776
Zero issues? How well did it take handling and posing later on?

>>6485776
Also, how did it take masking with tape and/or liquid?

>>6486299

I use vallejo model air on top of it. I've had paint get scratched occasionally but never down to the plastic or in any other way where I would blame the primer.

It's a thousand times better than vallejo primer in that regard, where paint scratching like that almost always went all the way down to the plastic, and created rather significant surface flaws.

>>6486336

So far no issues but I wait like a day until doing so since vallejo model color isn't the most durable paint in the world.

Basically, what I mean by "zero issues" is that it performs just as well as the tamiya spray can primer I used before getting an airbrush in terms of durability/sandability etc.

>tfw love building the kit itself but hate line work, putting on stickers and painting
living is suffering

>>6486390

Two options:

A: buy lego
B: be eternal snapshitter that doesn't panel line and enjoy it

Both are fine, it's your money.

>>6486390
Send me your kits. I get a huge satisfaction out of panel lining that I can't explain.

>>6486390
This might be an unorthodox fix, but try acryllic washes, like Vallejos. I hated panel lining when I uses markers but its orgasmic with some brushes and a wash.

>>6486060
Hopefully never. Wing shit is just that, shit.

I'm just starting out, I've read the guide and all that, I just want to double check I'm getting the right stuff and want a reccomendation for a kit.
Stuff I need:
Model kit
Snippers
Craft knife
Top coat (should I use Mr Topcoat or can I use something more available?)
Panel marker
Sandpaper
Plastic cement?
I think I'll leave painting for now.
I'm looking at some 1/144 HG kits, does anyone have any reccomendations?
Sorry if I'm clogging the thread with obvious questions, I'm just hoping for clarification.

>>6486467
You've got your bases pretty well covered there. Topcoat are kind of a personal thing but most things model-oroemted should work "well enough, " Mr. * is just recommended because it's especially good. As for kits, there are recolor those in the guide too, but I started with the Wing Honoo and loved it.

>>6486512
Thanks

>>6483160
They had it in a pack-in for one of those hobby magazines within months of it's original release date if I remember right

>>6486467
RX-78-2 Revive
A Zaku

So, I finally have a backlog.

MG Zaku II
MG Ball v. Ka
MG GM Sniper II
HG IBO Hugo

What do I build first?

>>6486530
>RX-78-2 Revive
It looks marvellous, thank you for the suggestion.

>>6486543
zaku ii if its the 2.0 then ball then sniper and throw away the hugo

>>6486543
BALL

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>>6485458
Build Burning is damn nice tho I prefer the Try Burning.

>>6485478
What beautiful iteration of Thiccbot is this?
I need a Dom for my Zeek squad.

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Just got my hands on the old US versions of the HGUC RX-78-2 and the "HG" NT-1 Alex (actually the old 80s kit).Was anyone here around when Gunpla was first sold in the US back in the early 2000s? Do you remember if Perfect Grades were actually sold in stores? All of the TV and print ads that I saw for these models never showed anything above a level 5, so I was surprised to see MGs and PGs listed on the boxes. Pic related.

So I got these two lil bastards in the mail today, and I was wondering what panel line would look good? Black, Grey, or Brown?

https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby-HGUC-Ground-Gundam/dp/B01MRGRUD1/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1503010472&sr=1-1&keywords=hguc+ground

https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby-RGM-79C-Action-Figure/dp/B003OTINSU/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1503010642&sr=1-1&keywords=hguc+GM

I was thinking for the GM ground, a brown panel line might look good for a cheapo weathering effect.

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my memory is super sketchy but they were pretty rare and didnt last long. it was my mom who found a couple sd's at a winners of all places and bought all 3 they had cause it was cheap(zeong, gpo2a, and neue ziel for 5$ each). i highly doubt they brought any pg, mg, or even 1/100 at that time using that packaging

>>6486669
for >>6486629

>>6486595
MG, not sure about the little guy, lost the box.

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>>6486669
>i highly doubt they brought any pg, mg, or even 1/100 at that time using that packaging
They definitely did, at least for 1/100 HGs. The only MG I've seen in this packaging was the GP01. Before BoA released kits with english boxes they imported the original Japanese kits with stickers slapped on the front with English names, so they might've released some MGs or PGs like that. Distribution must have been poor since I've never seen any of these kits in stores at all, in english or otherwise.

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>>6486629
Here's a pic of the catalog that came with the RX-78-2. Figures it's mostly Wing stuff, although it's neat to see that they were already releasing 0080, 0083, and 08th MS Team models stateside by 2001.

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>>6486792
Other side.

>>6486543
>4 kits
>backlog

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Been a while since i posted an update. Working on the oyw kit and doing decals on the origin.

>>6486631
The generally panel lining colors are like this:

-White or any off white (yellow, if it's very light): black or grey, your choice
-Warm colors: brown
-Cool colors: black

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>>6486928
And here is a closer look at the inner detail with the pistons.

>>6480484
What kit is this

>tfw I kinda want to paint a kit to make it look good but worried about screwing it up.

>>6486952
Nevrmind, I'm an idiot for not looking at the filename.

>>6486280
I researched and discovered that those things are LONG out of print, so to say.
Are there any folks I can commission white waterslides on clear sheets from?

>>6486390
But those three are the most fun things to do.

Especially doing waterslide decals. It's fucking zenlike.

>>6487032
Found these guys while doing a bit of poking around on the subject. I have never used them but they seem legit:

http://www.bedlamcreations.com/

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Anyone have the RG QAN[T] Full saber and say it's worth the ~50 dollars for it?

>>6486629

I only remember seeing and picking up the HGs, and those awful Wing kits at Walmart in the late 90s. But I was a little kid, so it's not impossible that there were some MGs or PGs on a top shelf and they didn't even cross my field of vision.

>>6486257
>Does Samuel print white decals onto transparent sheets?
Well if you looked on the website you would see that he sells white decals.

Has anyone seen a custom gunpla made to look like a Jaeger? I could swear that I've seen pictures somewhere before of someone making something, but if I google it all I can find is the 2 official Pacific Rim Plamo, and a custom BearGGuy

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>>6487338
Is it this one?

>>6487342
Cheeky cunt, aren't you?

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>>6487342
That is a jaeger, yeah. looks like one from the second movie that isnt out yet, they look a lot more anime-ish in proportion. Here's a pic of the official plamo of the gipsy danger

>>6487342
Also that isnt really a gunpla, its a different plamo thats also a robot.

>>6487367
It's not plamo.

>>6487374
Oh, I'm a moron, sorry. I do have a couple pacific rim figs, but now I see why the one person called him a cunt.

>>6486629
Toysrus carried the MG kits for sure, because I bought an MG RX-78-2 Ver 1.0, and also an NT-1. I do remember seeing the MG RX-79[G] also.

I never picked up PG Wing Sero with a box. I was one of those SOBs that got the thing for $20 when Amazon and Toysrus split and they were liquidating toysrus' stock. But fucking thing came in a bag.

>finally get a MG Zaku II 2.0
>excited, everyone constantly talking about how good this kit is
>the fucking tubes that go around the waist are near impossible to get done due to how easy they get stuck on the ridges

my fingers fucking hurt, this is the worst step i've ever had in a kit ever. looks to be good overall though.

>>6487393
And just think, that was 20 years ago. Time sure flies, huh?

>>6487407

Everyone's fingers hates the tubes. It's still a good kit though.

Anyone got any tips for MG White Ogre weathering specifically? I'd like to get as close to the promo shots/boxart as possible.

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>>6487543
Here's a pic if you're unfamiliar with it. Is it possible to get this effect without an airbrush?

>>6480644

Ughhhh, sonic tier

>>6487544
none of that is airbrush. you can achieve the photo with a lot of careful drybrushing

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>>6487407
It's literally the most painful part of the kit to build.

I cut away the (softer) runner in front of the ring before taking it out. It takes longer but it sure saves your fingers some pain.

>>6487512
>>6487687
Yeah I'm really enjoying the rest of it.

Are the decals in this kit dry transfer? I fucking hate doing dry transfer so I might not do all of them.

>>6487687
i just did the head and my fucking fingers are killing me, i hate tubes

>>6487687
Damn that looks a lot nicer than the runner for the tubes that came with the gouf custom MG.

What's the recommended Barabtos right now? Is there a decent 1/100 out there?

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>>6487687
I'm not understanding what's so bad about this, do you just cut all the green gates and then slide the green bits onto the tubes? I have a MG 2.0 Zaku in my backlog myself, so I've been curious.

>>6488081
The High Resolution Model is probably the fanciest you can get right now. It's also super pricey, at over $100. Personally, I would go for the much cheaper 1/100 NG Barbatos (around $26 on Amazon). It's a very nice kit, has a full internal frame, and is juuuust short of MG quality.

>>6486794
Since when did they package the GM and the Ball together? Or the Gouf and a booster platform? Cause that sounds like a fun combination even if the builds are old as shit.

>>6488238
I really fucking love the Full Mechanics line. A few of them are almost indistinguishable from Master Grades. The Kimaris is honestly one of my favorite overall kits.

>>6488256
The Full Mechanics Barbatos is one I was eyeballing... It looks really good, I'm just not familiar enough with the hobby to get what Full Mechanics is... Care to explain?

Do the gaplant bits, especially the long rifle, can be put without modifications on the regular hg hazel?

PAYMENT REQUEST FOR RESTOCK ON RG UNICORN AT HLJ

>>6488348
>HLJ
(lol

>>6488360
There is literally nothing wrong with HLJ you Amiami cocksucking elitist.

>>6488266
Full Mechanics is what they started calling the 1/100 NG line after a few releases. It's basically like...80% Master Grade quality. They have full internal frames, but not everything may be molded in proper colors, some may rely on stickers more than your typical MG, and they won't have poseable fingers. They're very nice kits though, especially considering most of them are a fair bit cheaper than a MG.

>>6488368
I mean, they could be faster at pretty much everything they do, have more stock and not delete pages for older stuff seemingly at random but aside from that they are pretty great.

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What're some good airbrushes/compressors? I think I'm about tired of these spray cans.

Is there an archive for all the hobby magazine that gets dumped in the thread sometimes?

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>>6488255
The figures pictured on that side are actually the MSiA releases, so they're prebuilt figures. The Gouf was originally sold by itself in Asia, but they released a set with the Dodai shortly after. The GM was only available in the set with the Ball IIRC.

>>6488238
Try cleaning each individual nub and come back and say that again.

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>>6485240
just be warned that it cannot hold the machine guns, But everything else is great about it.

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>>6488433
Not who you're responding to but I built my Char's Zaku 2.0 not too long ago, and cleaning the gates on the tubes wasn't a problem for me. Tedious, but no worse than any other part with a lot of nubs. It was sliding the tubes off the runner that was a real bitch for me.

New thread: >>6488543

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>>6480270
little more progress on the build off entry

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>>6488589

>>6488589
>>6488590
sometimes i wonder why bother entering if you enter

it's like an amateur going up against master kawaguchi

>>6488603
We climb the mountain because it's there.

Song related to get you pumped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ0kvKRiPu0

>>6481787
Man I want to do Resin kits but I've never painted and all kits seem to be very expensive. A shame because the Eva motorcycles look cool.

>>6484635
>>6484790


thanks anons of past thread. I just got a RD Ingram so am real tempted to get HGUC Kampfer to pose alongside it.