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ManSeriesBrofist posted:So a few weeks ago I said I didn't have any good ideas for poses for my MG RX-78 3.0. I remedied that. You're not doing it right, you need to take his head and arm off.
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TaurusOxford posted:Pfft, some God. Any scrub can do the final shot pose. Say that to the Full Armor staying up. In all seriousness he's pulled off some neat ideas. We used to have the VK Nu deadlocked in a fight with the VK Sinanju and some other fun stuff.
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MG Sengoku Astray hell YEAH. Posing gunpla owns, it's a good way to keep the dust off!
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I'm not gonna lie though, after seeing build fighters and looking at your shelf, part of me wants a Mega Size Zaku, just so I can have a big loving Zaku. And maybe a Gundam, too.
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Gammatron 64 posted:I'm not gonna lie though, after seeing build fighters and looking at your shelf, part of me wants a Mega Size Zaku, just so I can have a big loving Zaku. And maybe a Gundam, too. Both of them are rather awesome. However you can't really see it but we had to fix the horn on the Zaku because for some reason it snapped to the touch of a friend.
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Sadly, finishing the actual hangar will have to wait until next year, but here is the completed PG Strike Gundam: http://imgur.com/abYMt40,TDLFmyg,0lDpZMl,mU4267e#0
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TaurusOxford posted:Sadly, finishing the actual hangar will have to wait until next year, but here is the completed PG Strike Gundam: http://imgur.com/abYMt40,TDLFmyg,0lDpZMl,mU4267e#0 I dunno, it only looks half-finished to me  . The gold looks great on the shoulder and ankle joints, but I'm not a fan of it on the fingers. Are you going to get the PG Skygrasper next? Also, out of curiosity as I haven't really had a chance to see one in-person, what's the actual size difference between an 1/144 kit and a 1/60 side-by-side?
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Well, I don't have an actual HG on hand to compare, so here's the closest thing I have: 1/250 scale GaoFighGar, which is on par with a standard 1/144 scale HG in terms of height. Edit: Also, I do intend on getting the skygrasper after the holidays as well, which is gonna result in me needing to make a fairly large hangar...
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Neddy Seagoon posted:I dunno, it only looks half-finished to me Dalong has you covered for the original Gundam at least: http://dalong.net/review/pg/p01/p01_p.htm
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Dec 18, 2013 03:09
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It seems like gundam info is posting up youtube videos of gundam modelling tips. http://www.youtube.com/user/GundamInfo/videos There's some good advice here.
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Monaghan posted:It seems like gundam info is posting up youtube videos of gundam modelling tips. Yeah, now I want to get some nice grit files instead of hacking off nubs with an x-acto knife and risk gouging holes in the part. Anybody have any files they'd recommend?
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Dec 18, 2013 04:35
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When posing models or toys, unless there's a specific/iconic pose I have in mind from the beginning, I just google image search sentai roll call poses and copy. They'll atleast not look boring and static.
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Dec 18, 2013 04:42
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SpikeMcclane posted:When posing models or toys, unless there's a specific/iconic pose I have in mind from the beginning, I just google image search sentai roll call poses and copy. They'll atleast not look boring and static. I wish I had come up with that myself.
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Word from some reliable sources is that we'll be seeing HGUC Crossbone X-1 soon, and two new Build Fighter variants. Spoiled since I like the show too much to just drop them: a Sazabi-Nobell Gundam kitbash and an Exia variant.
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BlitzBlast posted:Word from some reliable sources is that we'll be seeing HGUC Crossbone X-1 soon, and two new Build Fighter variants. Spoiled since I like the show too much to just drop them: a Sazabi-Nobell Gundam kitbash and an Exia variant. OK after reading that first one I really have to start watching Build Fighters.
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Midjack posted:OK after reading that first one I really have to start watching Build Fighters. Do it!, it has a bunch of cool designs in it and so far has been pretty great. it's even been convncing people to get into gunpla such as Luminaflare and myself. So, I'm tempted to grab one of the kits from the GBF series, more specifically the Gundam Wing Fenice(sp). but there's an issue, my fine motor skills are all kinds of hosed and i have issues with things like applying stickers and panel lining things(not gunpla, other small touchups on prepainted mini's and such.). The other issue is that I'm hella visually impaired and will usually miss small details and poo poo. so here's a question for the thread. Any other builders out there with similair motor skill fuckery that actually build gunpla and small models? Can i get around the couple of stickers on the Fenice(there's like 4 if i recall) by being creative with gundam markes and pens? My final question is this, since there's a whole mishmash of series in the Gundam Build fighters line and from what Luminaflare told me there are sets ofgundam markes pertaining to the series. should i get the set that matches with the gundam Wing line for the best match to the show colours and the ones already on the model?
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I always wanted to do a Ez8/Gouf Custom kitbash. Cause if you think about it, if you could get the torso head and arm of the Ez8 out of that mountain there's a perfectly good set of Gouf Legs and a arm just lying around.
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BlitzBlast posted:Word from some reliable sources is that we'll be seeing HGUC Crossbone X-1 soon, and two new Build Fighter variants. Spoiled since I like the show too much to just drop them: a Sazabi-Nobell Gundam kitbash and an Exia variant. Any word on that hinted-at Heavyarms at all? And I'm not surprised to see yet another Exia variant. I'm gonna bet it's based on the damaged version, just for the sake of fun.
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Gammatron 64 posted:Yeah, now I want to get some nice grit files instead of hacking off nubs with an x-acto knife and risk gouging holes in the part. I've been using files from testors:http://www.testors.com/product/136934/8941T/_/Needle_Files_%2810%29 Pretty nice kit for 10 bucks and comes with triangles, square, flat, half round, and round files for all your needs. I also like to have a metal brush handy keep the files clean. DookieSandwich fucked around with this message at 15:04 on Dec 18, 2013 |
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DookieSandwich posted:I've been using files from testors:http://www.testors.com/product/136934/8941T/_/Needle_Files_%2810%29 Pretty nice kit for 10 bucks and comes with triangles, square, flat, half round, and round files for all your needs. I also like to have a metal brush handy keep the files clean. Sweet, I'll check to see if my local hobby store has them. I've been using mostly my x-acto and sanding sticks of various grits to sand and polish my kits, but this should help me in my war against nub marks.
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AzMiLion posted:Do it!, it has a bunch of cool designs in it and so far has been pretty great. it's even been convncing people to get into gunpla such as Luminaflare and myself. Most of the stickers that are too small to handle with pens or markers are small insignia or detail markings that you can usually leave off and the model will look fine. Ones that are too big to skip are typically large blocks of color that you can easily do with a marker. Panel lining is skippable; many kits will look OK without it. You don't have to get the "Gundam Marker" brand either; there are other paint pens and permanent markers out there that can work though be careful - some of them take a couple of days to dry fully and some never really bond to the plastic and can be brushed off with a careless fingertip. Go with the colors that look good to you. Offhand I would say this may not be the hobby for someone with your challenges, but give it a try. If you have fun doing it and are happy with what you build, rock on forever!
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Seriously dude, just grab a kit and have a go. Worst case scenario you ruin one kit and have to buy some robotic
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Welp, i know what I'm spending my christmas cash on, usually I'm flat broke and can't buy cool things. Ordering that sucker once i have some cash on hand. getting a panel liner soon to practice on some transformers and other plastic toys(Bumblebee's are like 5 bucks here, and i have some other things i want to do with that particular mold.)
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Midjack posted:OK after reading that first one I really have to start watching Build Fighters. Pictures are up.  Mrs. Sazabi  Gundam Exia Dark Matter And interesting enough, a new Build Booster.  New Booster A
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My 1/100 NG practice Flag as well as all the wonderful paints to royally ruin it up finally came in; I figured I haven't built a Gundam in a very long time so why should I start now? Have to admit that after seeing the 1/100 MG Build stuff that's coming out if I were to do it again I probably would go that route. Here's to hoping there will eventually be a MG Zaku Amazing, because hello day 1 impulse buy.  Have a question about assembly/paint order though. One of the things that was talked about in prep for seam filling was to cut down the pegs slightly and roughly build the kit so you'd know where it would need work. What type of cuts are we talking, like nick a small slice off the sides of the pegs or chop that bugger down nearly flush? On the painting angle (acrylics), is it Base Coat -> Paint Layer -> Paint Layer -> Futureshine Coat -> Paneling Wash -> Futureshine Coat, or is it done with coatings of future shine between the paint layers to preserve the lower layers in case I screw up and need to remove the color layer with water? Also, since this is a kit with locking joints and no frame, is it safe to put masking tape over top the previous paint layer or will I need to futureshine it first? And finally, for the guys who use Vallejo's Model Colors in air brushes... is thinning needed for it? I've read everything from it being perfectly fine out of the bottle and into the brush to needing to dilute it down to a skim-milk consistency with distilled water. And lets actually double up on that question if the same applies to their alcohol metallic colors. Stupid Build Fighters show. So effective at getting me to buy things.
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Since I already put in a preorder for my So long as I can get it to look as consistent and eye-burning as possible, it's good for me.
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0x0hShit posted:My 1/100 NG practice Flag as well as all the wonderful paints to royally ruin it up finally came in; I figured I haven't built a Gundam in a very long time so why should I start now? Have to admit that after seeing the 1/100 MG Build stuff that's coming out if I were to do it again I probably would go that route. Here's to hoping there will eventually be a MG Zaku Amazing, because hello day 1 impulse buy. For test building, you can try a few different things, but usually just cutting the pegs at a sharp angle works well. Sometimes just cutting them short works well too. As far as the paint stuff goes, that's pretty much right if you want a gloss top coat.
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I gotta say that I love all the custom builder parts that are now available. I just got a lift platform and little people for scenery. I might get a bunch of weapons and equipment so I can make a locker room layout. He'll, maybe even a shower room. Are there any gundam weapons that could be used for towel snapping purposes?
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Gouf's heatrod or Nobel Gundam's ribbon? But either might end up looking a bit too dirty. Edit: Master Gundam's cloth. SpikeMcclane fucked around with this message at 21:35 on Dec 18, 2013 |
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Crossbone anti-beam cloak. But I don't want to encourage your ideas.
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Master Gundam's beam cloth. The HG comes with one! If you're worried about panel lining and missing some detail there are two things you can do! One is to do a wash + clean up thing, which is super easy but not super brilliant. The other option is to just not care! If you do some panel lining but miss some of it then what does it matter? Chances are you'll find the most important bits and you won't see the other bits anyway. I think there is only one kit where panel lining is necessary for the look and that's the Turn A and the detail is all obvious enough that you can't miss it. Just put some stuff together and have a nice time.
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S-Alpha posted:Since I already put in a preorder for my Candy colors are designed to be used with a metallic undercoat. They're not of much use as touchup paint by themselves. For something like the (I'm currently awaiting delivery on a specialty detail-removing tool that I intend to put on fulltime stub-cleanup duty, will report on its efficacy or lack thereof when I've had a chance to use it) EthanSteele posted:If you're worried about panel lining and missing some detail there are two things you can do! One is to do a wash + clean up thing, which is super easy but not super brilliant. I've recently switched from panel lining with Gundam Markers to doing a fairly sloppy dark-grey wash, after which I wipe the parts with an eyeglass cleaning cloth wetted with alcohol. This results in nice sharp lines without requiring a steady hand and also preps the parts surface for sticker application. I prefer to do the wash while everything's still on the runner and clean it up as I assemble, for what it's worth. Bimmi fucked around with this message at 06:10 on Dec 19, 2013 |
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To follow up on the gold talk, it's alot easier to make a clear yellow over silver look good than using gold paint directly. Also, the parts in the box themselves are almost certainly silver with a yellow clear over it anyways (I'm assuming it's normal vac-metal coating).
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S-Alpha posted:I know there was some mention of putting a bit of candy coat on the spot, but what about a dab of shiny gold paint beneath it, and is just brushing it on the spot good enough? Unless you have the exact shade of gold used, it's going to clash just as bad as the nubs. With chrome kits it's candy coat or bust.
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why the heck do i have sandpaper grit that skips from 600 to 2000? This is ridiculous. I don't need 320 grit, I need 1000. betrayed by autozone for the last time
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I use 320 grit sandpaper all the time. Primer covers up any scratches.
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BlitzBlast posted:Pictures are up. Cool silhouettes, really looking forward to them, partially so I can understand how Nobel and Sazabi are even compatible. Is the Exia Dark Matter also a "kitbash"? Feel I maybe recognise the shoulders and feet.
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BizarroAzrael posted:Cool silhouettes, really looking forward to them, partially so I can understand how Nobel and Sazabi are even compatible. Is the Exia Dark Matter also a "kitbash"? Feel I maybe recognise the shoulders and feet. Looks like it has the Sazabi head and possibly the left arm, the Nobel body and legs, and the rest looks to be kitbashed parts attached. That Exia's definitely a kitbash as well, but I can't place the shoulders or feet either. I was going to say Aegis Gundam, but the toespikes aren't long enough. It's not the Kyrios or Aerios legs either. Dammit, this is gonna bug me too  .
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Looks like it has the Sazabi head and possibly the left arm, the Nobel body and legs, and the rest looks to be kitbashed parts attached. That Exia's definitely a kitbash as well, but I can't place the shoulders or feet either. I was going to say Aegis Gundam, but the toespikes aren't long enough. It's not the Kyrios or Aerios legs either. Dammit, this is gonna bug me too Maybe some of the Deathscythe bits are on there?
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