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Xae's 2021 HG journey, Part 1 Good kit. Zero caps. I've noticed from this build HGs have FAR less tolerance if you paint them, so I might need to start tacking up joints in future.
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I'm coming from a warhammer mini painting background so I'd recommend hand painting the joint plastics and tacking them off when you're spraying so they still look good without losing their snugness. Also the Messer and the Gustav Karl unfortunately do suffer from being looser kits in general. Theyre big boys for being HGs and their joints aren't always able to carry the extra plastic weight.
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Got nice and screwed over by Hobbytech Co. My kits all arrived fine, but, the Blue Destiny is not the one I wanted.  They advertised it on the website as the Blue Destiny Exam, it's even visible on the invoice. So very not happy about that. I've sent them an email because they aren't responding to phone calls. If they continue to refuse, I did my payment through Paypal and I'll get my money back that way.
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Metro Hobbies has all the blue destiny HGs in stock.
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Yup, I already placed an order with them.  Grabbed the GM Sniper II and the Turn-A Gundam to save on delivery. Still gonna cost me like $12 sending the other one back to Hobbytech. Onmi fucked around with this message at 10:30 on Jan 6, 2021 |
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Arcsquad12 posted:I'm coming from a warhammer mini painting background so I'd recommend hand painting the joint plastics and tacking them off when you're spraying so they still look good without losing their snugness. Also the Messer and the Gustav Karl unfortunately do suffer from being looser kits in general. Theyre big boys for being HGs and their joints aren't always able to carry the extra plastic weight. Nah, Plugging and capping joints with Blu Tack and Airbrushing is a better way of doing things. Hand painting Gunpla always looks guffy and streaky unless you're doing something like a liquid gold effect, especially for things like Matt topcoats. I just didn't have any clean tack in atm, and the UK's in a big lockdown. I've been making & painting Gunpla for the better part of 20 years now, and I've been painting Wargame minis since I was 9. This was just me shortcutting due to lack of materials, since I wanted to get a head-start on my Year of HG plan.
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PMOA 1/100 Rwf9a bk Arrow head bk from R-type Tactics The first model I've completed in years. Only customisation is the blue parts are supposed to be red.     With Force.   Scale comparison (Squint and you just might see the pilot!) Opinions?
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MoukoKHZ posted:PMOA 1/100 Rwf9a bk Arrow head bk from R-type Tactics Excellent. Love the Arrowhead. 
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The MG Gundam Mk-V went up on JP P-Bandai less than 2 hours ago and it promptly broke the site Edit: Apparently it didn't sell out yet? I guess my browser was being funky. RillAkBea fucked around with this message at 06:43 on Jan 7, 2021 |
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 Making progress on MG barbatos, I still have the arms and head to paint but I really feel like it's starting to come together.
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Mirthless posted:
This looks fuckin rad, good work!
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Anyone have an Amazon link to some good sanding sticks? I started building these things in November and I have gotten away with just Tamiya clippers to get things off runners, and GodHands with an Xacto to trim. But now that I'm working on the MG Deathscythe the dark blue pieces are kind of looking like poo poo even with the GodHand nippers, so I should probably sand down those things. I don't really feel like assembling my own paper and popsicle sticks, so some preassembled things would be nice.
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CapMoron posted:Anyone have an Amazon link to some good sanding sticks? I started building these things in November and I have gotten away with just Tamiya clippers to get things off runners, and GodHands with an Xacto to trim. But now that I'm working on the MG Deathscythe the dark blue pieces are kind of looking like poo poo even with the GodHand nippers, so I should probably sand down those things. They're not quite the same thing, but I've been using these.
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CapMoron posted:Anyone have an Amazon link to some good sanding sticks? I started building these things in November and I have gotten away with just Tamiya clippers to get things off runners, and GodHands with an Xacto to trim. But now that I'm working on the MG Deathscythe the dark blue pieces are kind of looking like poo poo even with the GodHand nippers, so I should probably sand down those things. i use these and theyre really nice https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XQKQMFB
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wdarkk posted:They're not quite the same thing, but I've been using these. I've also been using these after they were recommended here months back and they're much better than any sanding stick I've used.
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wdarkk posted:They're not quite the same thing, but I've been using these. Kuvo posted:i use these and theyre really nice Thanks, I'll probably order both of these and see which of them click! I did find the ad copy on the glass sticks funny: quote:Suitable for Women, Girls, Man, even the pregnant.
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Are sanding sticks really better than heading down to Home Depot and picking up a few packs of 1000/1500/2000 sandpaper and folding them into a vaguely sticklike shape? Asking for the dumbest friend
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Marx Headroom posted:Are sanding sticks really better than heading down to Home Depot and picking up a few packs of 1000/1500/2000 sandpaper and folding them into a vaguely sticklike shape? Asking for the dumbest friend If you have access to popsicle sticks and superglue you can easily make your own that are almost as good and definitely less expensive.
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Some sanding sticks are not fully rigid and are more of a hard sponge make up as well which stands more on a contour of a piece and doesn't flat spot the area that you are sanding. Very similar to nail sponge files. You can duplicate them with double sided sponge tape on a popsicle stick if your in a pinch.
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Been working on another project that's had me using my airbrush a lot, got me back in the mood for it. I ended up pulling the Vic Viper I'd half-finished from a few years ago and now I've got it almost finished! Just need to put on the decals in a day or two once the paint has cured, then the final finishing.  I'm pretty happy with it, even if it's been a rush job. Got the kit the first time I was in Taiwan with family.
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https://twitter.com/30mmissions/status/1347366168932143104?s=19 The option set is loving amazing. https://twitter.com/30mmissions/status/1347367430289383424?s=19 Puddin fucked around with this message at 09:08 on Jan 8, 2021 |
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Puddin posted:https://twitter.com/30mmissions/status/1347366168932143104?s=19 Some of the recent 30MM customization ideas have felt a little lackluster for me in recent releases (Just minor things like the Cielnova and Rabiot armor packs), it's great to see them going ham with more unique stuff like this  .Also "Sengoku Type" implies there are others... 
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Puddin posted:https://twitter.com/30mmissions/status/1347366168932143104?s=19 hello
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The sword one is sort of fine by te standard of the line, the big arm one looks terrific, even if the arm is probably my least favorite part, but I think it shows the parts are also used for a booster pod? Definitely good for aquatic MSes, might try it on my Z'gok for size.
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Gripweed posted:hell yeah It's not quite Gunpla, but I'm more excited about the Juggernauts from 86. Novels are supposed to be good, so we'll see if the anime lives up to the reputation or if this is an emperor has no clothes thing, but I always love seeing Bandai put out weirder mechs.
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chiasaur11 posted:It's not quite Gunpla, but I'm more excited about the Juggernauts from 86. Novels are supposed to be good, so we'll see if the anime lives up to the reputation or if this is an emperor has no clothes thing, but I always love seeing Bandai put out weirder mechs. Those look pretty cool, and great for painting.
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One thing I've wanted to try for a while is kitbashing a Gustav Karl with the old Bolt Gundam kit to see if I can make something more modern for the Bolt Gundam. They have a surprisingly number of similarities, but are there are other kits I might be able to sample from to help out in the bash? The skirt, feet, and backpack - and especially the shoulders - I'm going to have to modify. The legs and arms should be fine and the head is actually a decent size.
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When did they announce the 86 kits. https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/search?typ1_c=109&cat=gundam&target=Serieshin&searchkey=86+-Eighty+Six- They all look pretty good. and not sure why the novels are getting these kits, but they look to be a pretty solid buy.
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Wibbleman posted:When did they announce the 86 kits. There's going to be an anime of the novels this year. Thus the merch. If the scuttlebutt I hear is true, the novels have a good enough rep that people are thinking the anime's going to be a pretty decent hit with the mech nerd crowd, so Bandai's making sure to get some merch out to capitalize on things.
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If anyone is interested in throwing a ton of kits into your backlog, Banzai Hobby have their usual new year lucky bag, they differ each year but this year is a small mini combination, SD lucky bag and a HG Gundam and a Bandai non-gundam kit. https://banzaihobby.com/lucky-bag/mini-lucky-bag-2021-gunpla-sdcs-set quote:We cannnot tell you what's in the package! But we will guarantee that there will be over JPY2695 (inc GST) retail price of products are included in this lucky bag!! https://banzaihobby.com/lucky-bag/mini-lucky-bag-2021-gunpla-starter-set quote:We cannnot tell you what's in the package! But we will guarantee that there will be over JPY3135 (inc GST) retail price of products are included in this lucky bag!! https://banzaihobby.com/lucky-bag/lucky-bag-2021-bandai-plastic-model-kit quote:We cannnot tell you what's in the package! But we will guarantee that there will be over JPY32,450 (inc GST) retail price of products are included in this lucky bag!! https://banzaihobby.com/lucky-bag/lucky-bag-2021-bandai-gunpla-kit quote:We cannnot tell you what's in the package! But we will guarantee that there will be over JPY30,745 (inc GST) retail price of products are included in this lucky bag!!
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Puddin posted:If anyone is interested in throwing a ton of kits into your backlog, Banzai Hobby have their usual new year lucky bag, they differ each year but this year is a small mini combination, SD lucky bag and a HG Gundam and a Bandai non-gundam kit. Are these likely to contain good kits, or a bunch of early High Grades and other stock that won't ship?
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The last one I got was packed full of build divers, IBO kits including the barbatos with long range booster. But of course your running the risk of a random collection of goods. I found a pic of the goods I got in the last one. 
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Do the other HG IBO kits suffer from loose ab crunch at the waist like the Graze Custom? I know its an artistic thing for the show but it seems like a design weakness for the gunpla.
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Arcsquad12 posted:Do the other HG IBO kits suffer from loose ab crunch at the waist like the Graze Custom? I know its an artistic thing for the show but it seems like a design weakness for the gunpla. I've got all three Barbatos Gundams, as well as the Flauros, and they've been pretty solid for me.
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Neddy Seagoon posted:I've got all three Barbatos Gundams, as well as the Flauros, and they've been pretty solid for me. Yeah, there's a bit of luck of the draw, and they loosen over time if you don't tighten them up again, but mostly it's not too bad.
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