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I'm new to gunpla but looking to put together an RX-78-02 while I watch MSG because I'm an irredeemable nerd. I know I want to do a MG since I'm experienced with other modeling, but I'm confused about version 1/2/3/ver.ka? Is there a reason to pick one over the other or just go with the.newest version?
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Count Thrashula posted:I'm new to gunpla but looking to put together an RX-78-02 while I watch MSG because I'm an irredeemable nerd. I know I want to do a MG since I'm experienced with other modeling, but I'm confused about version 1/2/3/ver.ka? Is there a reason to pick one over the other or just go with the.newest version? Ver. 2.0 Is slightly older but more closely follows the original lineart. Ver. 3.0 is the newest version of the original design but it arguably has worse articulation in some areas than the 2.0. Origin is probably the best RX-78 available overall but it's based on the redesign from the manga so probably not what you want if you're into the original TV/movies design. Anything other than those aren't worth buying unless you have a real hankering for that specific iteration.
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Oct 22, 2022 18:59
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Ver 2.0 is designed to fit inside the G-Fighter and better matches the aesthetics of the GM and Zaku
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Oct 22, 2022 20:31
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picked up: Ground Gundam Urban Camo Type Gundam Mk-II and a Leo with that I have every MS I'm actually interested in at my local Hobby Lobby.
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Oct 22, 2022 20:44
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Count Thrashula posted:I'm new to gunpla but looking to put together an RX-78-02 while I watch MSG because I'm an irredeemable nerd. I know I want to do a MG since I'm experienced with other modeling, but I'm confused about version 1/2/3/ver.ka? Is there a reason to pick one over the other or just go with the.newest version? 1/2/3 are just newer/older versions. the newer versions are usually better. ver. ka is a redesign by a famous mecha designer named katoki. unlike the numbered versions this isnt necessarily a strict upgrade if you dont like his design sense.
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Oct 22, 2022 20:55
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Count Thrashula posted:I'm new to gunpla but looking to put together an RX-78-02 while I watch MSG because I'm an irredeemable nerd. I know I want to do a MG since I'm experienced with other modeling, but I'm confused about version 1/2/3/ver.ka? Is there a reason to pick one over the other or just go with the.newest version? Ver Ka is a really old kit at this point. 3 is newest but has some parts that were kind of a pain to put together. Of the MGs available currently I recommend either the 2 or the Ver OYW (sometimes called 1.5). If you do the 3, note that the core fighter is optional. There is a large chest part for the LED that takes its place if you want to save a couple of hours when building it.
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Oct 22, 2022 20:58
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RillAkBea posted:
And GIANT HANDS
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Oct 22, 2022 21:15
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I like the Origin MG due to not having to deal with the core fighter, that drat thing always makes the chest feel weak.
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Oct 23, 2022 01:53
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It's not a true MG unless it has all the gimmicks (and more) even to its detriment. Plus The Origin Core Fighter is just so darn cute https://i.imgur.com/HUE0lLA_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium
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Oct 23, 2022 02:21
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man I just had an idea for a custom Gunpla I wanna do. But it requires an Aegis Gundam, and for a HG Epyon and Dragon Gundam to exist
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Oct 23, 2022 02:52
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Nodosaur posted:man I just had an idea for a custom Gunpla I wanna do. I wouldn't get your hopes up for a Dragon, but if Altron would work as a substitute, that is likely on the way, given that they made runners for it for the Jiyan Altron
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Oct 23, 2022 02:59
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Nodosaur posted:man I just had an idea for a custom Gunpla I wanna do. 30MM has some fairly good spiky custom parts in their accessory sets, and a transformational model base now in the Espossito Alpha and Beta. You might be able to do something with those?
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Oct 23, 2022 04:51
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Napoleon Nelson posted:I wouldn't get your hopes up for a Dragon, but if Altron would work as a substitute, that is likely on the way, given that they made runners for it for the Jiyan Altron
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Oct 23, 2022 07:28
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It does seem odd to me that they put out the Livelance Heaven but the Deathscythe Hell still isn't out. I would think the Wing suits were all designed together. Maybe it's the sort of thing that will stop happening when that new factory opens?
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Oct 23, 2022 14:01
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Napoleon Nelson posted:I wouldn't get your hopes up for a Dragon, but if Altron would work as a substitute, that is likely on the way, given that they made runners for it for the Jiyan Altron Neddy Seagoon posted:30MM has some fairly good spiky custom parts in their accessory sets, and a transformational model base now in the Espossito Alpha and Beta. You might be able to do something with those? I’ll consider that but i still need an Epyon. The Aegis parts are needed because I need to approximate a claw mode. https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(RID) I want to make a Gundam version of this character.
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Oct 23, 2022 14:11
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Nodosaur posted:I’ll consider that but i still need an Epyon. The Aegis parts are needed because I need to approximate a claw mode. if you want to approximate the claw mode you might wanna look at the dictus for reference   though getting your hands on it will probably be tricky since its a p-bandai exclusive of a fairly obscure suit
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Oct 23, 2022 14:14
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I feel like the Aegis’s style fits the Epyon better, while this thing succeeds in looking more like an actual hand. Hm. Decisions. But even then, I have to wait. Epyon doesn’t exist yet, and neither do my painting skills. Edit - This is the Gigaclaw mode for reference: 
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Oct 23, 2022 14:26
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 Never built a Gundam before this year, and now this is where I'm at. And I have the RG God Gundam halfway built. 
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Oct 23, 2022 15:43
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As usual there are some flubs I hope I'm learning from, but Heavyarms is done! (apart from a hinge repair on the other chest piece) 
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Oct 23, 2022 15:44
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BizarroAzrael posted:It does seem odd to me that they put out the Livelance Heaven but the Deathscythe Hell still isn't out. I would think the Wing suits were all designed together. Maybe it's the sort of thing that will stop happening when that new factory opens? Bandai has had at least partial molds for a modern HG Gundam Leopard somewhere in their back lot for 7 years now, so I wouldn't bet any money on them changing their strategy once the new factory opens.
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Oct 23, 2022 16:04
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Neddy Seagoon posted:30MM has some fairly good spiky custom parts in their accessory sets, and a transformational model base now in the Espossito Alpha and Beta. You might be able to do something with those? As difficult as it is to navigate twitter, I've managed to track down a basic framework hobbyists have put together to make a transformable frame from 30mm pieces. Main difficulty is that it sources parts from multiple kits. It's amazing what people have put together with it, often under the #30MMVISTA tag. Of course, not being fluent in Japanese and all, I've basically been doing a lot of guesswork to parse poo poo.  https://twitter.com/96ganeya/status/1573210946021232640 I dunno if this guy is the originator of the design but they're at least a huge contributor.  I've tried to break it down here. Thankfully it appears to only require minimal parts modding. Red parts are from the exa vehicle air fighter. Green is from the multi-booster. Pink is from rabiot base attack/special operations accessories. Blue is from the exa vehicle attack sub. Beige are the joints/linkages from the optional parts set 1 & 2, and from some first printings of other sets. Yellow is from optional parts set 1. White is from optional parts set 8 multi-backpack. The older version with the circle piece for the crotch section appears to be from the exa vehicle space craft. Unfortunately it requires more parts modding for the old version to work. Argas fucked around with this message at 17:19 on Oct 23, 2022 |
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Oct 23, 2022 17:14
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RillAkBea posted:Bandai has had at least partial molds for a modern HG Gundam Leopard somewhere in their back lot for 7 years now, so I wouldn't bet any money on them changing their strategy once the new factory opens. They released a HG Airmaster, and it seems to have flopped, probably explaining why the Leopard was never finished. Bandai does preliminary work on a lot of designs they don't release, and more for stuff they only put out P-Bandai, so I think the factory will probably expand on the number of things they complete due to more production capacity, but it won't end the practice.
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Oct 23, 2022 22:20
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chiasaur11 posted:They released a HG Airmaster, and it seems to have flopped, probably explaining why the Leopard was never finished. Bandai does preliminary work on a lot of designs they don't release, and more for stuff they only put out P-Bandai, so I think the factory will probably expand on the number of things they complete due to more production capacity, but it won't end the practice. Yeah, I'm aware of their general system, my point was more that their seemingly erratic release schedule isn't due to a lack of production bandwidth. If anything, I think all that will come of the extra factory is a return to the pre-covid output schedule and more experimental projects like Labo which fell by the way side when the factories had to up production. Maybe more SDCS some day if we're lucky.
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Oct 24, 2022 10:26
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Anyone hoping for more G or X in the near term is going to be sorely disappointed.
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So, I’ve just gotten into this and I’m finding that I’m really enjoying painting the pistons, pipes, hoses, and other dark gray internal gubbins. What sorts of (hopefully accessible) kits are good for this? So far I’m guessing RGs and HGIBOs? Also, any tips on how to mask those areas? So far, I’ve been making do with paper cutouts and Gundam markers, but the stuff seems to have a life of its own.
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Oct 24, 2022 17:49
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master grades and real grades have entire internal frames if youre into that
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Oct 24, 2022 18:06
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Well, it’s specifically the mechanical bits - I built the RG Exia and its internal frame didn’t really have anything to work with there. So I guess I’m asking about the combo of detail and a more industrial aesthetic? E: should I look to other model lines for that? CommunityEdition fucked around with this message at 18:16 on Oct 24, 2022 |
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Oct 24, 2022 18:10
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MGs are going to have the internal frame detail you're looking for. Cruise dalong and see his reviews for examples.
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Oct 24, 2022 18:15
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MG Barbatos, obviously, but some of the Kotobukiya Zoid kits have pistons and whatnot.
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Oct 24, 2022 18:18
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CommunityEdition posted:Well, it’s specifically the mechanical bits - I built the RG Exia and its internal frame didn’t really have anything to work with there. So I guess I’m asking about the combo of detail and a more industrial aesthetic?
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CommunityEdition posted:Well, it’s specifically the mechanical bits - I built the RG Exia and its internal frame didn’t really have anything to work with there. So I guess I’m asking about the combo of detail and a more industrial aesthetic? IBO is maybe your best bet, as mentioned you can check out the http://dalong.net/ site (click on the review button for any suit to see turnaround pics) Most regular gundam designs have the pistons and stuff covered up by armor panels, and often those internal details will just be missing in 1/144 scale. So you'll probably either want MGs, or 1/144 designs where they have more of a "frame plus small number of armor panels attached" aesthetic which is a ton of the IBO suits.
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Oct 24, 2022 18:21
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The RG MK-II has little fabric hoses on the lower legs and it's sublime 
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Oct 24, 2022 18:29
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Awesome! Looks like I’ll be able to populate a wish list off of this!
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Oct 24, 2022 18:42
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SnakesRevenge posted:As usual there are some flubs I hope I'm learning from, but Heavyarms is done! (apart from a hinge repair on the other chest piece) good colors! 
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Oct 24, 2022 19:02
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CommunityEdition posted:Well, it’s specifically the mechanical bits - I built the RG Exia and its internal frame didn’t really have anything to work with there. So I guess I’m asking about the combo of detail and a more industrial aesthetic? Early real grades and later real grades are basically completely different. Take a look at the RG Nu. Also if you need to mask a weird edge you can use silly putty.
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Oct 24, 2022 19:25
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wdarkk posted:Take a look at the RG Nu. I’m just finishing the RG Sazabi, so I was going to have to do that anyways!
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Oct 24, 2022 20:49
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CommunityEdition posted:I’m just finishing the RG Sazabi, so I was going to have to do that anyways! Good. If you're interested in painting the inner frame, I hope you like drybrushing because that's definitely what I'd do if I painted the Nu's inner frame.
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Oct 24, 2022 20:56
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CommunityEdition posted:Also, any tips on how to mask those areas? So far, I’ve been making do with paper cutouts and Gundam markers, but the stuff seems to have a life of its own. If you're finding the marker is flowing too much, you can dab some out onto a palette and apply it with a small brush. I used that method to painstakingly freehand the sleeve flourishes on the MG Sinanju. (An absolutely awful experience, but it looks great  )
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Oct 25, 2022 05:10
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CommunityEdition posted:So, I’ve just gotten into this and I’m finding that I’m really enjoying painting the pistons, pipes, hoses, and other dark gray internal gubbins. What sorts of (hopefully accessible) kits are good for this? So far I’m guessing RGs and HGIBOs? Comedy option: if you want pipes, the bandai star wars y-wing kit
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floatman posted:Comedy option: if you want pipes, the bandai star wars y-wing kit This could work…I’ve got Star Wars friends, that could make for a sweet gift one of these days
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