|
I don't suppose I could interest anyone in here the Mk-II part of a Super Gundam kit? Obviously unbuilt, and at a discount. Shipping would probably be cheaper too.
|
#
?
May 10, 2013 04:28
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 25, 2024 19:05 |
|
|
Sure you don't want to keep it? A spare model you don't care that much about seems ideal for practicing lining/painting/weathering/whatever.
|
|
#
?
May 10, 2013 04:34
|
|
|
BlitzBlast posted:Sure you don't want to keep it? A spare model you don't care that much about seems ideal for practicing lining/painting/weathering/whatever. I'm already good enough at panel lining, and painting/weathering doesn't interest me one bit. Besides, I just can't afford to buy the same kit twice without recouping at least a little money.
|
|
#
?
May 10, 2013 04:36
|
|
|
Shizouka Hobby Show 2013 is next week, and the following has been announced: - A large new MG 1/100. - New stuff from Unicorn episode 6. - New stuff from Seed Destiny HD. (Source) The MG is probably going to be the Sazabi ver. Ka. Though if it's a ZZ 2.0, I'll... actually be pretty happy I guess. Also what are the odds of Blast Impulse getting attention? 
|
|
#
?
May 10, 2013 09:28
|
|
|
BlitzBlast posted:The MG is probably going to be the Sazabi ver. Ka. Though if it's a ZZ 2.0, I'll... actually be pretty happy I guess. Either one of these would be awesome. A MG ZZ 2.0 (with an optional Full Armor + cannon pack) would probably be the greatest thing though. There haven't been enough giant armored brick MGs released lately, which reminds me that I still need to buy an Ex-S.
|
|
#
?
May 10, 2013 12:59
|
|
|
I'd buy an mg saviour in a heartbeat, it's such a cool suit that Athrun did poo poo all with.
|
|
#
?
May 11, 2013 04:41
|
|
|
 Aaaaand now there's a countdown going on at Bandai's website. Clicking on it brings you to a big COMING SOON (with a url of "MG evolution"), and apparently the countdown banner itself is showing the RX-78-2's torso. ...Is that large new MG going to be the RX-78-02? 
|
|
#
?
May 11, 2013 09:52
|
|
|
Bimmi posted:Avoid the Kampfer and GP-02. The rest are passable-to-good. BlitzBlast posted:Also what are the odds of Blast Impulse getting attention? An HG Destroy Gundam would be great too, but I think I'm one of the few people who actually liked it  .
U.T. Raptor fucked around with this message at 12:29 on May 11, 2013 |
|
#
?
May 11, 2013 12:26
|
|
|
It's a little early for Origin MGs considering the show is coming out in 2014, isn't it? Maybe its an announcement that they're gonna use the fancy hands and different plastic they did the Nu and the OVA Sinanju/Sinanju Stein in for all MGs from now on or something. I thought it was a given that the large MG would be the Sazabi ver.Ka to go with the Nu ver.Ka and the anniversary this year. If the anniversary is getting us an MG Geara Doga I'd think we'd get a Sazabi as well. Red Bones fucked around with this message at 12:29 on May 11, 2013 |
|
#
?
May 11, 2013 12:27
|
|
|
So a question to all of you painters out there; about how much paint's in one of these bottles? I can't really get a good grasp of how big those bottles are from the picture, and there's no given amount either. I'm curious because I'm planning to get and paint the MG Blitz soon, so I'm trying to make a supply list. Also, if I'm reading the old posts in this thread correctly, I have to prime the plastic before I can start painting. I took a look at this page to see what was available, and I have no idea what I'm even supposed to use. I'm going to assume I don't need the Resin or the Metal primer, but why are there three kinds of surfacers? How are those different from the primer surfacer? And what's the base white thing?
|
|
#
?
May 12, 2013 22:43
|
|
|
it's about as big as a tamiya paint bottle. Also, if your painting the kits default colors(I am right now) you don't need specific gundam colors, but if there not too expensive, go for it. if you want to use primer any mr surfacer can do, but I'm just lazy and use tamiya spray primer.
|
|
#
?
May 12, 2013 23:23
|
|
|
Tamiya paints come in both 10ml and 23ml bottles. I discovered this the unfortunate way when shopping at 2 different local stores.
|
|
#
?
May 13, 2013 00:05
|
|
|
BlitzBlast posted:So a question to all of you painters out there; about how much paint's in one of these bottles? I can't really get a good grasp of how big those bottles are from the picture, and there's no given amount either. I'm curious because I'm planning to get and paint the MG Blitz soon, so I'm trying to make a supply list. Afaik that bottle of paint is 10ml. If you're going to use those primers are you going to airbrush them on? If you are you'll have to pick up some thinner otherwise I guess you could try to brush em on but I've never gone that route. The difference between 500/1000/1200 surfacers is the smoothness of the finish, higher = more smooth, and if I remember correctly the only difference between the primer and surfacer is that the primer has more bite but I could be wrong. I would just pick up a spray can of primer if you're going to prime without an airbrush though as its probably a heck of a lot easier. I started with the tamiya grey spray primer myself.
|
|
#
?
May 13, 2013 03:11
|
|
|
I find that vallejo makes really good primers. You can brush them on or airbrush without thinning http://www.thewarstore.com/cgi-thewarstore/sb/productsearch.cgi?search_field=vallejo%20%20surface%20primer they come in several colors too. I use the grey or the black if i am doing a high gloss.
|
|
#
?
May 13, 2013 03:30
|
|
|
Bimmi posted:Avoid the Kampfer and GP-02. The rest are passable-to-good. The thing about the Kampfer and the GP-02 Master Grades is that at first they both look really awesome, but it turns out the Kampfer is just a piece of crap and the GP-02 isn't very versatile and has a massive stupid flaw in the shield.
|
|
#
?
May 13, 2013 03:58
|
|
|
Also the GP-02's arms are the second-worst designed limbs I have ever put together, second only to one of the Kotobukiya SRW kits whose arms literally tear themselves apart when you try to make it's hand touch it's shoulder.
|
|
#
?
May 13, 2013 05:43
|
|
|
boom boom boom posted:the GP-02 isn't very versatile and has a massive stupid flaw in the shield. So it's accurate to the original appearance then.
|
|
#
?
May 13, 2013 05:46
|
|
|
boom boom boom posted:but it turns out the Kampfer is just a piece of crap This seems accurate too. Top Hat Cat posted:primer tips Thanks!
|
|
#
?
May 13, 2013 05:52
|
|
|
Had some free time to start my Red Frame on the weekend. I love the articulation in the hands once you cut the fingers apart. It can hold a 1/144 head perfectly. It killed a   EDIT: Can't get my series wrong, I meant AGE, not SEED. bring back old gbs fucked around with this message at 02:54 on May 14, 2013 |
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 02:00
|
|
|
ACanofPepsi posted:It killed a SEED Gundam because apparently they are the worst.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 02:29
|
|
|
I'm pretty much done with the Full Armor ZZ (just need to decal up the torso armor), so I decided to do a quick height comparison with the HG. This was (sadly enough) the best of the pictures I took. I should probably find a less cramped (and better lit) place for photos. I wanted to have the MG rest its hand on the HG's head, but its arm could bend far enough.  Also screw having it hold the cannon like how people usually do it, that thing makes an awesome over-sized shoulder cannon.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 04:13
|
|
|
Anyone expecting an MG Sazabi 2.0 at Shizuoka probably should be aware that the rumored "big MG announcement" may be something else entirely.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 05:54
|
|
|
Here's a site with more pictures. I'll be disappointed if that is what happens, but not really surprised.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 06:15
|
|
|
Bimmi posted:Anyone expecting an MG Sazabi 2.0 at Shizuoka probably should be aware that the rumored "big MG announcement" may be something else entirely. this is great news I've been waiting years for an MG of the RX-78-2, the last five just didn't do it for me. And those MG 2.0s? Not good enough, I demand better! I understand they want to launch this new 3.0 thing with their flagship, iconic design, but I think its a really weird choice. Like if they're going for improved engineering or colour seperation or something in this new range, they should pick a suit that can actually show off these features. The RX-78 is really simple, engineering-wise. They should've launched it with the Zeta or the ZZ or something that was really popular but also actually needed a do-over from a model kit standpoint.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 06:46
|
|
|
 How dumb is it that I'm giving serious thought to getting a case of these?
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 09:55
|
|
|
What a loving joke. We already have 8 master grade Gundams (original, G3, 1.5, casval, ver. ka, ver. OYW, 2.0, G3 2.0) and 2 more if you count minor part additions (perfect gundam and full armour gundam).
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 13:08
|
|
|
They should have started this 3.0 line with something that doesn't even have a 2.0, like the Alex, GP0 Gundams, 08 MS Team suits, or even redo the 15 meter suits like Crossbone or Victory. I know the Gundam will forever be the headliner, but there are so many lead suits that are in far more need of a revision than RX-78-2.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 14:47
|
|
|
Bimmi posted:Anyone expecting an MG Sazabi 2.0 at Shizuoka probably should be aware that the rumored "big MG announcement" may be something else entirely. I don't mean to jump down anyone's throat about this, but when we link to AmiAmi, would it be cool if we did so to the English version of their website? It's just .com instead of .jp. English Version of same page. Also, my only real disappointment (seriously, we're getting the Geara fuckin' Doga this year; I'd be okay if they released TWO RX-78 variants and a Zaku II and still be happy because Geara fuckin' Doga) is that it's the standard RX-78-2 and not The Origin version.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 15:02
|
|
|
So what? It's just a 1/100 scale real grade RX-78-2?
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 18:57
|
|
|
Y'all are dumb. If the RX-78 isn't the first model in a new line, they won't be able to release a version 2.0!
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 19:02
|
|
|
Lostconfused posted:So what? It's just a 1/100 scale real grade RX-78-2? Supposedly. All we know is that it will be 22 plates worth of parts, and that's a LOT of plates for something as simple as RX-78-2.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 19:53
|
|
|
Lostconfused posted:So what? It's just a 1/100 scale real grade RX-78-2? There's a translated version of Bandai's announcement on Gundam Guy. A lot of it is just marketing spiel, but this is the important paragraph: " Combining an "amazing level of articulation" and "ultimate moving external armor", we will incorporate a "moveable armor system" that surpasses the articulation of the previous Ver 2.0 model. This system will include a feature of allowing armor parts to move along with the inner frame. We have focused on improving the main obstacles to movement in previous models i.e. the shoulder armor etc..., which will now have additional articulation to improve movement greatly." So it's got much better articulation. Did the 2.0 have any articulation problems? Well in any case kiss goodbye to them, because this robot is gonna be a goddamn yoga master.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 19:54
|
|
|
Red Bones posted:So it's got much better articulation. Did the 2.0 have any articulation problems? Well in any case kiss goodbye to them, because this robot is gonna be a goddamn yoga master. Gundam 2.0 has better articulation than the Gundam did in the actual anime.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 20:02
|
|
|
Uhh, Movable Frame Technology wasn't used on mobile suits until the Mk. II, Bandai. Well, I never did buy the 2.0 and I've got the 1.0 sitting collecting dust in the closet because I'm worried about building a nearly 20 year old Master Grade kit, so I guess I'll look into getting the 3.0. Well played, Bandai. Well played.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 20:25
|
|
|
Mecha Gojira posted:Well, I never did buy the 2.0 and I've got the 1.0 sitting collecting dust in the closet because I'm worried about building a nearly 20 year old Master Grade kit, so I guess I'll look into getting the 3.0. Well played, Bandai. Well played. I'm constantly amazed at how you guys can keep track of all the versions that are out there.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 21:24
|
|
|
ACanofPepsi posted:I'm constantly amazed at how you guys can keep track of all the versions that are out there. It's a nerd thing. Stick around long enough and you'll be able to figure it out.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 21:27
|
|
|
ACanofPepsi posted:I'm constantly amazed at how you guys can keep track of all the versions that are out there.  You can just check the boxes for the easy solution, but the models themselves do look quite different.
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 21:53
|
|
|
TaurusOxford posted:It's a nerd thing. Stick around long enough and you'll be able to figure it out. Was it this thread or the regular gundam thread where someone came in and was amazed that we could tell the gundams apart since they all looked really similar? And here we are discussing the multiple different model kits of the exact same suit. This hobby 
|
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 21:54
|
|
|
I've realized how nuts my love of gunpla and gundam has become when I found out I could distinguish gundams by v-fins alone. also yay for better shoulder articulation boo its yet another rx-78. Monaghan fucked around with this message at 23:19 on May 14, 2013 |
|
#
?
May 14, 2013 23:16
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 25, 2024 19:05 |
|
|
boom boom boom posted:
They come with tea kettles. TEA KETTLES. TEA KETTLES LIKE THE ONES FOR HOLDING HOT WATER FOR INSTANT RAMEN God, that is so Japanese and gunpla and crazy and and 
|
|
#
?
May 15, 2013 00:23
|
|
