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Luminaflare posted:Wow, the RG Strike is a super fun build so far. The Banshee was mechanically amazing but a bit draining to build but I'm just thoroughly enjoying this one. Now go hunt down the Skygrasper RG for the Sword and Launcher Striker Packs  .
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everythingWasBees posted:why does this have screws what the hell Hey at the time screws were a godsend. Heck I can think of a few modern kits that could be improved with a screw or two. As long as you're not gorilla'ing them with a full size driver, you can't beat a good mechanical fastener.
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Now go hunt down the Skygrasper RG for the Sword and Launcher Striker Packs I have it, got both together from a buy/sell group new in box for less than RRP! Now if only making the perfect strike didn't require an entire separate P-Bandai kit.
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Luminaflare posted:I have it, got both together from a buy/sell group new in box for less than RRP! Now if only making the perfect strike didn't require an entire separate P-Bandai kit. You can still approximate a Perfect Strike with what comes in the Aile Strike and Skygrasper boxes; it won't be anime accurate, but still looks pretty good.
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RillAkBea posted:Hey at the time screws were a godsend. Heck I can think of a few modern kits that could be improved with a screw or two. I had to order a screwdriver because I didn't have one in that size I wanted to build it while my boyfriend built his first gunpla but oh well
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Please teach me about action bases. What are the differences beyond the shape of the base itself? Are there any compatibility issues with newer bases and older kits, or the other way around?
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General Ironicus posted:Please teach me about action bases. What are the differences beyond the shape of the base itself? Are there any compatibility issues with newer bases and older kits, or the other way around? They're all standardized sizing, so you won't have any issues like that. Broadly speaking; AB1's are intended for Master Grade kits, AB2's are for High Grades and Real Grades. You can use either on each, but the relative sizing of the Action Bases are suited to those grades. There's also the new Diver Gear Bases from the newest Build series that are screw-free and pretty decent for High/Real Grade kits.
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AB1 - Old 1/100 base AB2 - Old 1/144 base AB3 - Less adjustable, but let's you give your model a fancy background. Says it's for 1/144, but I heard claims that its compatible with 1/100. AB4 - Its an AB5 with three times the base for extra stability or for making scenes with multiple kits AB5 - New base for 1/100 and 1/144, has more options than the AB1 and 2 Personally, I stick entirely with AB5s because I see no reason not to. Edit: The AB1 is still a perfectly good base, but I felt the AB2 had stability issues that the AB5 resolves. Paper Kaiju fucked around with this message at 16:28 on Aug 14, 2019 |
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Aug 14, 2019 16:25
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AB5 is clearly superior and allowed me to hang Zakus upside down.
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Yawgmoft posted:AB5 is clearly superior and allowed me to hang Zakus upside down. I know Zeon went fascist but you didn't have to make a Mussolini-use Zaku
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Paper Kaiju posted:AB1 - Old 1/100 base The AB4 arms are also longer than the AB5 arms. But yeah, excluding any MGs that are too heavy and need AB1, all hail AB4/5.
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Thanks for the help, I figured I was probably overthinking things.
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Aug 15, 2019 15:16
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I got a couple packages today, and one of them was like half a model kit so https://imgur.com/a/Js4or6V
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Aug 15, 2019 21:42
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A Nu package arrived! 
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Aug 15, 2019 21:47
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This Nu Gundam... is just for show!
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I can't wait to build it in 9 months time when I get the motivation to do so!
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Puddin posted:I can't wait to build it in 9 months time when I get the motivation to do so! I've had to stop buying any general release kits because my backlog is so full. I've bought a few Wing P-Bandai recently though because... obviously. I need to work on this backlog so badly.
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EVGA Longoria posted:I've had to stop buying any general release kits because my backlog is so full. I've bought a few Wing P-Bandai recently though because... obviously. i bought the wing supernova and it shipped in two plastic bags marked A and B still, haha probably the most demoralising backlog item i have, it doesn't even sit pretty in a box
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Puddin posted:A Nu package arrived! The hell did you order from?
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Probably HLJ or some other JP based seller.
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Yeah I ordered from Banzaihobby.com. It actually shipped on the 6th of August so I guess I got lucky and got in on the first batch.
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Nice I ordered from Usagundam so i'll likely have to email them to casually remind them that I ordered in a few weeks...
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My P-Bandai Shenlong & Tallgeese showed up today and while putting them away, I made a terrifying realization: I've become one of those backlog guys. I only ever used to have one of two unbuilt kits until I learned about this limited-time stuff (that Barnes & Noble sale didn't help either).  Post your backlogs so I don't feel as bad/feel even worse about my pile of plastic crack.
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Find one of the old posts from Bimmi or me to feel better about your decisions. Edit: here Midjack fucked around with this message at 05:23 on Aug 16, 2019 |
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Moai Ou posted:My P-Bandai Shenlong & Tallgeese showed up today and while putting them away, I made a terrifying realization: I've become one of those backlog guys. I only ever used to have one of two unbuilt kits until I learned about this limited-time stuff (that Barnes & Noble sale didn't help either). The journey of a thousand kits start with clipping one piece. Get to it fam.
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It's not a backlog of unbuilt model kits, its a collection of very thick artwork that rattles if you move it.
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Don't have a picture on hand but I'm 99% sure this is the entirety of my backlog: MG Dynames MG Jegan SD Gundam Cross Silhouette Sisquiede Titans HG MS-06S Zaku II Char Red Comet Ver. HG Zaku II Type C-6/R6 HG Narrative A-packs HG Endless Waltz Wing Zero Custom
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I was good about keeping my backlog small, then I just got in a big preorder shipment, then there was the B&N sale, then my P-Bandai kits from Bluefin came in, and now I'm drowning in kits. I'll take a picture of it when I get home so I can receive proper shaming. I'm working through it chronologically, and am just finishing up the RG Banshee Norn. After that and the original RG Unicorn, I'm glad I declined to get the RG Full Armor Unicorn, because I dont think I've got another one of those left in me.
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Has anyone received their Metal Gear Rex model from Shoestringmedia yet? My order is way passed the delivery estimate and they haven’t responded to my emails.
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Old Swerdlow posted:Has anyone received their Metal Gear Rex model from Shoestringmedia yet? My order is way passed the delivery estimate and they haven’t responded to my emails. Pretty sure everyone else already got their refunds by now.
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Never got a Rex, never got an email from Shoestring, and they won't return my money.
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Me starting the video: "I'm sure it's a great kit but that title's probably just clickbaity hyperbole" Me 20 minutes in: 
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Quick question: If I'm not gonna be painting or even doing a topcoat, what's my best option for panel lines, and if that's some variety of marker, how do I stop them from gumming up/drying out like they used to when I was doing gunpla a decade ago? The last few kits I did back then (and halfway through the RG Tallgeese now) I've sharpened up a technical pencil as fine as I could, but on the Tallgeese the lines are cut fine enough that I can't get the pencil down to the bottom of the groove so I end up with a weird-looking double line.
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My backlog: MG Nu ver Ja 1/100 Barbatos Lupes HG rx-78-2 revive HG chars zaku 2 origin ver HG Reginlaze Julia *2 Fixing up a bunch of old kits No Scale Banshee head bust/action base Lego Creator Lunar Lander
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Phy posted:Quick question: If I'm not gonna be painting or even doing a topcoat, what's my best option for panel lines, and if that's some variety of marker, how do I stop them from gumming up/drying out like they used to when I was doing gunpla a decade ago? https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Creos-Gu...ps%2C157&sr=8-1
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Glad that both the Nu and Sazabi were winners. It's always nice when both suits in a pair are good.
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grassy gnoll posted:Never got a Rex, never got an email from Shoestring, and they won't return my money. I just requested a refund through Amazon customer service, not through the seller, and they did it instantly.
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Darth Walrus posted:Glad that both the Nu and Sazabi were winners. It's always nice when both suits in a pair are good. Still sad about my Sazabi working with a hackjob inner frame designed for a kit half its size.
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