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7/10 too many v-fins not enough mono-eyes.
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Jan 10, 2023 00:14
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Pierson posted:7/10 too many v-fins not enough mono-eyes. Is Goku a Gundam?
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Jan 10, 2023 00:23
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He's no zaku
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Jan 10, 2023 00:24
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That's really useful advice about brushes and stuff, thanks Grassy. I've got a shopping list together I'll be executing probably next month to get started, really looking forward to it. I'll look into a DIY spray box but tbh depending on how awkward it gets I may just pay a premium for a portable one from amazon.
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Jan 10, 2023 00:26
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chiasaur11 posted:Is Goku a Gundam? distinctive golden feature on the head, blue chest details, more powerful than his contemporaries, sounds like a Gundam to me.
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Jan 10, 2023 00:41
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War and Pieces posted:first cool suit from GWitch It's the second, first was the lad Elan was piloting
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Jan 10, 2023 00:47
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Gaius Marius posted:It's the second, first was the lad Elan was piloting The Zowort? Yeah, it has a nice AC Normal look to it.
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Jan 10, 2023 00:48
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chiasaur11 posted:The Zowort? Naw the Pharact, Zowort looks like a KLF or something
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Jan 10, 2023 00:50
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GreenBuckanneer posted:
Rating: Target For real though, enjoy! The Strike Freedom is a lot of fun with the backpack and gold frame, and while I haven't built the Barbaririus, I like the Barbatos Lupis Rex and the idea is neat.
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Jan 10, 2023 02:15
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I was miffed that there isn't a way to have the Barbataurus hold the bow real well. You just kind of try to rest the arrow on top of the fist that holds the bow and it kinda stays, and put the "string" behind the other fist and hope perspective hides it.
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Jan 10, 2023 02:35
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SnakesRevenge posted:Rating: Target They look cool though I've never watched the associated episode. barrier was pretty low when they were sitting right there, while I was at target (minus the top one, that was a TGSS gift) Dr Christmas posted:I was miffed that there isn't a way to have the Barbataurus hold the bow real well. You just kind of try to rest the arrow on top of the fist that holds the bow and it kinda stays, and put the "string" behind the other fist and hope perspective hides it. That sounds like it might miff me too.
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Jan 10, 2023 02:50
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SnakesRevenge posted:Rating: Target drat you beat me
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Jan 10, 2023 02:51
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I bought the 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam, Bandai Spirits Entry Grade, assembled it and enjoyed it. I didn't do much aside from snip and sand. What's the next thing I can introduce to improve my next model? Would like some steps to go from crawl, walk and run with building these.
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Jan 10, 2023 04:04
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Panel line is a straightforward next step that will make even a simple kit pop.
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Jan 10, 2023 04:11
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Thanks! I'll do that to my model I just built
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Jan 10, 2023 04:18
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I feel like I need to post my backlog. But it's not one concise pile. The concise pile I do have is pretty.. .impressibe though. biceps crimes posted:Thanks! I'll do that to my model I just built And a thing you can go back and do to older kits to make your past work look better. ............................. Not that I've ever done such a thing... *hides the dusty model he's panel lining*
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Jan 10, 2023 05:55
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Depending on how bad it'll be to repair my car tomorrow, I'll buy some gundam markers and go back and try panel lining
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Jan 10, 2023 06:55
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Nerobro posted:I feel like I need to post my backlog. But it's not one concise pile. The concise pile I do have is pretty.. .impressibe though. I like to leave my old kits how they are so I can see how far I've come (or haven't)
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Jan 10, 2023 07:59
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biceps crimes posted:I bought the 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam, Bandai Spirits Entry Grade, assembled it and enjoyed it. I didn't do much aside from snip and sand. What's the next thing I can introduce to improve my next model? Would like some steps to go from crawl, walk and run with building these. HG Sinanju:  
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Jan 10, 2023 10:43
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Pierson posted:I'll look into a DIY spray box but tbh depending on how awkward it gets I may just pay a premium for a portable one from amazon. It depends on what you're spraying really. If you're doing true water-based acrylics, a rinky dink DIY job is probably enough, but if you're doing stuff like lacquers you'll want a really sturdy extractor setup if you value your health.
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Jan 10, 2023 12:20
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biceps crimes posted:Thanks! I'll do that to my model I just built topcoat too if only just to practice
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Jan 10, 2023 12:52
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War and Pieces posted:topcoat too if only just to practice Can verify. Not just technique, but to make sure you can tell what’s going on given your workspace’s lighting. And that’s how I ended up spending an evening getting quick shine everywhere except the plastic at 25 PSI, and not even realizing it until the next day.
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Jan 10, 2023 15:46
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RillAkBea posted:It depends on what you're spraying really. If you're doing true water-based acrylics, a rinky dink DIY job is probably enough, but if you're doing stuff like lacquers you'll want a really sturdy extractor setup if you value your health.
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Jan 10, 2023 16:03
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So I'm technically keeping the promise to myself not to buy more gunpla until my backlog is done if I buy resin conversion kits for models I already own?  non recast resin is super nice. Monaghan fucked around with this message at 16:20 on Jan 10, 2023 |
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Jan 10, 2023 16:18
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Are resin kits an intermediate/advanced-style thing? I've seen the insane Sazabi conversion kit and other stuff. Do they just clip on/replace other parts in the basic kit?
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Jan 10, 2023 16:31
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Yeah, resin kits require more fitting and painting than a standard Gunpla kit made by Bandai. Also you should wear a respirator when sanding because the resin is even worse for your lungs than regular plastic.
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Jan 10, 2023 17:45
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Pierson posted:Are resin kits an intermediate/advanced-style thing? I've seen the insane Sazabi conversion kit and other stuff. Do they just clip on/replace other parts in the basic kit? Resin is crossing into a step past "normal modeling". Resin is where you go when you are making five, dozens, or hundreds of a kit, not thousands. If you've played with styrene sheet, or built an older (Think 1950s) "normal" model, you can do resin.
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Jan 10, 2023 21:37
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Sorry bit of a mis-understanding there, I don't mean full resin kits I just mean the conversion kits that to my understanding are additional parts for standard plastic models. Stuff like this for the Gouf Custom: https://www.museigenhobby.com/product/sh-studio-1-60-gouf-custom-conversion-kit/. Are they just additional/replacement parts and so just need a bit more care than normal plastic parts they replace/attach to, or is it more complex than that?
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Jan 10, 2023 21:48
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Pierson posted:Sorry bit of a mis-understanding there, I don't mean full resin kits I just mean the conversion kits that to my understanding are additional parts for standard plastic models. Stuff like this for the Gouf Custom: https://www.museigenhobby.com/product/sh-studio-1-60-gouf-custom-conversion-kit/. Are they just additional/replacement parts and so just need a bit more care than normal plastic parts they replace/attach to, or is it more complex than that? Not really a ton more complex, just more work. There's generally more room for error the way they're manufactured so you'll likely need to fix shark issues with the parts, maybe modify some slightly to fit properly. Also they clearly need painting. More work, not necessarily more difficult (and as has been said, breathing protection is a must!) This one in particular you'd need to find a PG Zaku II kit, or buy the "A-frame" resin kit for the frame.
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Jan 10, 2023 22:06
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My backlog lives in my closet and shames me every morning. I got bit by P-Bandai FOMO bad when the US shop hit. I can't even remember what the last non-exclusive kit I bought was. AND I still have like 10 other things on pre-order. I did vow not to buy any more until I get this down to a manageable level because I cannot fit any more unbuilt kits in there. There's a lot of new stuff I want (Big O, RG GaoGaiGar, RG Zeong, etc.) but, yeah, not right now. I don't want the jokey term "plastic crack" to be serious for me.
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Jan 10, 2023 23:42
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There's so much great P-Bandai stuff but seeing that category be like £100 for an MG or gently caress yourself is kind of annoying!
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Jan 10, 2023 23:59
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Moai Ou posted:I don't want the jokey term "plastic crack" to be serious for me. My dude/dudette, build a gundam. an HG unit only takes like, 2.5 hours or so including cleanup, put on an anime and you're already done a few episodes
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Jan 11, 2023 00:25
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GreenBuckanneer posted:My dude/dudette, build a gundam. an HG unit only takes like, 2.5 hours or so including cleanup, put on an anime and you're already done a few episodes My builds usually take longer since I'm also doing panel lining with washes and painting inner frame greebles and stuff that hasn't been molded in the correct colors. I cranked out 6 or 7 kits last month back-to-back including a couple MG-esque Kotobukiya kits that I got for the holidays. I'm building, but other stuff takes up my time too.
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Jan 11, 2023 01:09
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Am I missing something or have HLJ not put the Aerial Rebuild up for preorder? Just a bit confused since every other kit that's been announced so far has been put up same day more or less.
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Jan 11, 2023 02:15
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Luminaflare posted:Am I missing something or have HLJ not put the Aerial Rebuild up for preorder? Just a bit confused since every other kit that's been announced so far has been put up same day more or less. It's been up for yonks, but it was previously "Unnamed Product A" or similar for a while https://www.hlj.com/1-144-scale-mobile-suit-gundam-the-witch-from-mercury-hg-gundam-aerial-modified-type-bans65096
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Jan 11, 2023 07:30
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Big Bad Beetleborg posted:It's been up for yonks, but it was previously "Unnamed Product A" or similar for a while in regards to this; my japanese is not great but it says something about the Shell Unit (the glowy parts) being "in mold parts" in this one. the previous aerial kit used stickers for that right? is this implying that it's going to do something different? idk if anybody can read the fourth slide
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Jan 11, 2023 15:16
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The first Aerial had stickers for that if you wanted, but it also came with a painted part for them too.
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Jan 11, 2023 15:20
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Reading the slides it's the exact same setup as the original. Molded parts or stickers with a choice for red glow on or off.
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And if it's anything like the regular Aerial, the stickers are nice, but the molded part is better and easier.
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