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Fauxtool posted:I for one would like to see some garage kit discussion. Im sure someone out there does them and knows they dont fit in the warhammer or miniature painting threads. Ah, nice to hear I'm not the only one. I don't have much interest in gunpla, but I lurk for the occasional painting discussion because, like you said, it's much more relevant to GK than minis or military vehicles. GK can veer into  territory though. Or at least they have the potential that plastic robots don't.
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TasogareNoKagi posted:Ah, nice to hear I'm not the only one. I don't have much interest in gunpla, but I lurk for the occasional painting discussion because, like you said, it's much more relevant to GK than minis or military vehicles. we are in the anime sub-forum and the mods never come in here. Just do what the retailers do and use censoring bars
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I'd like to keep discussion to more manchild-y things like robots and superheroes and monsters, allowing us to avoid issues like "clothing optional" statues and garage kits. It's easier that way. And WAY less creepy.
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Mecha Gojira posted:I'd like to keep discussion to more manchild-y things like robots and superheroes and monsters, allowing us to avoid issues like "clothing optional" statues and garage kits. It's easier that way. where does ArmoredGirlsProject fall into that?
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loving annoying when every MS's page on the Gundam wikia has like three lovely fanart MS Girls on it.
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Monaghan posted:I pretty much exclusively build mg's with the occasional Rg. What in particular are you worried about messing up? If you make a mistake in painting, you can always strip the paint (I use acrylic so windex strips it off). The thing is though, once you paint you have to commit to it, especially if you use primer. I highly recommend painting a kit, I've found it actually saved me money on gunpla kits since it takes me longer to finish one, so I'm not burning through kits so quickly. It also makes them look much better. The main thing I'm worried about messing up is in panel lining, since from what I understand, my usual standby of covering the whole line with a fair amount of ink and then wiping off the excess with a q-tip doesn't work on a painted kit, and screwing up a panel line means having to strip the paint and repaint the whole thing. Given my unstable hands, it just seems like I'd never manage to get it right.
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It works, if you let the coat underneath dry, or you use a paint that uses a different solvent. e: not just dry, but probably fully cure, which can take a while.
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BlitzBlast posted:Oh wow, I completely forgot what the EX line even was for a second there. Yeah, definitely keep that in. Gotta say I love everything aboutt his kit except the way the GN drive is situated. I know there is only so much you can do but it would help the look a lot if the drive was more flush to the back of the model It makes it seem way too deep from front to back as it is. Then again this is a problem with the 00 Raiser in general, I'm just picky, what do I know.
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I just found out about kotobukiya msg weapons. My Jesta is going to be so cool. I noticed that the kotobukiya promo shots are all on this mannequin mecha of sorts. Can I get one if those or are they custom built?
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Fauxtool posted:where does ArmoredGirlsProject fall into that? I know this is just a joke, but honestly in the new thread? Go hog wild, but we'll be making fun of you for it. Besides, unfortunately it looks like the parts and accessories from AGP are compatible with Robot Damashii. Bandai knows how to get that brand synergy going, that's for sure. Seriously, though, I'm not above allowing discussion of toys like SH Figuarts, Figmas, Revoltech, Playarts etc., and those lines do include "girl figures" from the likes of Sailor Moon and PreCure. They were even within the scope of this thread when I made it. It's the toy and model kit thread. I don't care. Creepy porn figures, statues, and resin/garage kits though? Yeah, that's right out. Revitalized posted:I just found out about kotobukiya msg weapons. My Jesta is going to be so cool. I noticed that the kotobukiya promo shots are all on this mannequin mecha of sorts. Can I get one if those or are they custom built? The Kotobukiya option parts are as compatible with anything as far as kitbashing is concerned, but they're specifically made for their Frame Arms line. Basically, think snap-together kits with original designs based around a standardized plastic robot frame. What you're seeing in the MSG promo pics is that frame. You can buy the frame separately or just buy one of the Frame Arms kits which include it (basically, all of them).
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ManSeriesBrofist posted:Frankly if possible, I'd love to see a goon guide for some of the basics and such compiled from people here. I know /toy/ has a guide, but I know 4chan is a bit of a barrier for people. Considering how the thing looked before I volunteered to edit it, the /toy/ guide is basically half-goon.  But yeah, if you guys want I can go write up a bunch of guides. 90% of the stuff in this hobby isn't nearly as hard as you all might think it is, and the 10% it is are easy anyway because gunpla is super easy. Zedd posted:Looking good, but maybe cut/sand down the entire 0-Raiser's base until you can mount the GN drive a bit more vertical? Caros posted:Gotta say I love everything aboutt his kit except the way the GN drive is situated. I know there is only so much you can do but it would help the look a lot if the drive was more flush to the back of the model  The GN drive is actually on a hinge, I can position it any way I want. It's a holdover from how the 0 Raiser connects to the 00.  As you can see here. Normally the 0 Raiser is pointing straight down when it's docked with the 00, but I can just lift it up if I want. S-Alpha posted:screwing up a panel line means having to strip the paint and repaint the whole thing. This only happens if you use the exact same kind of paint for both the paint job and the panel line. Just mix and match and you'll be fine. Also Tamiya is super overpriced. And sometimes not even that good. Don't worry about if your stuff is low quality anyways; the poor craftsman blames his tools and all that. BlitzBlast fucked around with this message at 02:18 on Jan 8, 2014 |
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BlitzBlast posted:The GN drive is actually on a hinge, I can position it any way I want. It's a holdover from how the 0 Raiser connects to the 00. I noticed that, it just seems that because it has the extra chunk of the 0 raiser ect that it looks a bit too wide front to back, but meh. Looks good. 
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BlitzBlast, if you want to work on some writeups, go for it. I think I'm gonna go ahead and write the new thread since I've got all the time in the world this week, but I'd love to get some contributions from the thread regulars and include them in the OP or the first couple posts. This goes out to anyone, really. I've got PM's, but if you're comfortable with just posting in this thread, that's cool too. Speaking of things I'm going to need to work on: New pictures for the thread. As much as Dalong's photos rule, I'm basically using them without permission. Should I go for boxart (I'd hate to do that), promotional pictures (doesn't really give you an idea of the unfinished product), personal collection pictures from thread contributors (will vary in quality), or just suck it up and keep doing what we've been doing?
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Yeah, aren't Soul of/Super Robot Chogokin, Robot Damashii and all that jazz covered in this thread's umbrella? I definitely remember there being some other stuff in previous threads too. I wouldn't mind it being the catch all man child nerd anime toy thread, just as long as the awful porn stuff stays away.
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Am considering a Gelgoog kit to do an Ace Custom with. Are there any third party alternative parts out there, perhaps on HLJ but named so they don't come up on searching "Gelgogg". I kind of dislike the normal round hatch in the stomach, at least just there on the flat surface. The HG of Cima's unit looks better with more details there, and I think I've seen MGs with a different chest.
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BizarroAzrael posted:Am considering a Gelgoog kit to do an Ace Custom with. Are there any third party alternative parts out there, perhaps on HLJ but named so they don't come up on searching "Gelgogg". I kind of dislike the normal round hatch in the stomach, at least just there on the flat surface. The HG of Cima's unit looks better with more details there, and I think I've seen MGs with a different chest. Unfortunately, the kit of Cima's is based an alternate design that isn't found in the MG line. The MG ones are based on the original Gelgoog design by Okawara, instead of the Gelgoog Marine which is by a different designer.
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BlitzBlast posted:Considering how the thing looked before I volunteered to edit it, the /toy/ guide is basically half-goon. I wouldn't be against helping out either. While I don't know a lot about advanced stuff, I know a poo poo ton about basic lining and basic builds. Now that I know sanding is better than knives, I can put together a visual guide on how not to build gunpla for just the entry level schmo.
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^^^^^^ I'm an entry level schmo, so please do make a guide like that. I wanna avoid some of the pitfalls. Mecha Gojira posted:I know this is just a joke, but honestly in the new thread? Go hog wild, but we'll be making fun of you for it. Besides, unfortunately it looks like the parts and accessories from AGP are compatible with Robot Damashii. Bandai knows how to get that brand synergy going, that's for sure. Well that's troubling. I've recently gotten into gunpla because of Build Fighters and aside from the strike full package, zaku amazing, beargguy, fenice with meteor hopper, and astray I've picked up already... I just today ordered the ms girl wing zero. I didn't know there would be gunpla-shaming. Blackchamber fucked around with this message at 02:44 on Jan 8, 2014 |
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Blackchamber posted:I didn't know there would be gunpla-shaming. Don't apologize for liking things. This is available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mecha-Model-G...cha+model+guide I was one of the IGG backers for it and have a hard copy coming; will review when it arrives.
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Since we're at the end of this thread's life, let's look back and check out the top ten posters.code:
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BlitzBlast posted:Since we're at the end of this thread's life, let's look back and check out the top ten posters. That's terrible since I've been here since September.
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No regrets.  2014 is going to be a crazy good year for Gunpla. Hope to see you all there.
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Most definitely. Guess I'll get started on that basics guide on Friday when I get paid. Gives me an excuse to go purchase myself a new high grade.
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Maybe this will be the year I actually finish a kit instead of just yapping about 'em all the time. Ooooorrrrr maybe not. Don't know how many of you picked up on the recent stealth announcement of an unspecified "new Gunpla project" for 2014 but I'm getting pretty curious.
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I think this is the only thread in which I've ever been among the top ten posters. I guess I care way to much about this dumb hobby. Maybe this year I should stop being lazy and actually photograph my stuff. edit- I can put in some stuff regarding painting/airbrushing for the next thread if needed.
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Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing that I'm not one of the top ten posters in this thread. And yeah, I'm hoping this is the year I finally finish a kit too. Not just bang one together in a weekend and throw it on the shelf either (I'm the guy who doesn't even panel line). I mean every step from washing the sprues to detailing and final topcoat. Though I'm imagining that I'll probably end up frustrated due to my inexperience and lack of patience by the end of it and just go back to buying pre-painted action figures again like the last couple projects. But I'm trying to stay positive, dammit. Also, Bimmi, I think I remember reading something about that too. Figured they'd do something for the Gundam 35th anniversary.
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Mecha Gojira posted:Also, Bimmi, I think I remember reading something about that too. Figured they'd do something for the Gundam 35th anniversary. 1/35th-Scale Anniversary Grade  .
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Like I said earlier, I'm hoping that it'll be HG 2.0. Also I'm writing up a full fledged, ~10 part guide on getting started, building, buying, painting, topcoating, modding, going further, and other stuff as we speak, so if you guys want to help out maybe wait till I'm done and see what you can add? EDIT: Part 0 up. BlitzBlast fucked around with this message at 07:01 on Jan 8, 2014 |
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Mecha Gojira posted:And yeah, I'm hoping this is the year I finally finish a kit too. Not just bang one together in a weekend and throw it on the shelf either (I'm the guy who doesn't even panel line). I mean every step from washing the sprues to detailing and final topcoat. I'm like you - I start snapping with the intent of "OK this time I'm going to do it ALL and it will be the BEST EVER" then see what someone way better than me did and get despondent and say "gently caress it, MGs look pretty good snapped" and don't decal or panel line. With the Unicorn I'm going in with the deliberate knowledge that it won't look as good as the awesome ones I've seen, but dammit it's mine. I also find I have to get myself in the right mood to paint; the hours of prep and setup before I even start spraying are really easy to get distracted from and at least 6 days over the holidays I started working, then looked up and saw it was after midnight and I hadn't even hooked the airbrush up yet. When I do get it all ready and get started early enough I get in the zone and spray for hours. I need to figure out how to keep focused when I'm preparing to paint.
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BlitzBlast posted:Like I said earlier, I'm hoping that it'll be HG 2.0. I actually think you might be wrong, given we've gotten the HG All Gundam line in the last few months. If there was going to be an HG 2.0, that'd be it.
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High Grade 2.0: Even higher quality stickers! Sorry, still a bit annoyed from the goddamn backpack on the Banshee Norn earlier this week.Why not just stick a gold piece underneath it if you want everything on that layer to have a sticker...
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BlitzBlast posted:All Gundam is the perfect lead in to launching HG 2.0 you realize. They need to finish MG 2.0 before starting HG 2.0... Or at least give me HGAC! I'm not spending hundreds of dollars in Robot Damashii for TV Wing suits Bandai, so gently caress off. TARDISman posted:High Grade 2.0: Even higher quality stickers! You want Bandai's sticker-laziness at it's finest? Look at MG(Yes, MASTER GRADE) Strike Rouge's Ootori Pack. I don't ever intend to even buy that hideous piece of poo poo, and it still offends me. TaurusOxford fucked around with this message at 07:47 on Jan 8, 2014 |
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Neddy Seagoon posted:1/35th-Scale Anniversary Grade Would hit it like a runaway train. I'm trying to wrap my head around the idea of HG 2.0. What would that even entail?
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BlitzBlast posted:Like I said earlier, I'm hoping that it'll be HG 2.0. I'll be happy to contribute a bit here friday when I put my order in.
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Bimmi posted:Would hit it like a runaway train. I honestly expect it to just be something similar to MG 2.0s, redo the old models but with higher quality tech. Either that or making them a step closer to RGs. I'd be cool with either one since HG is my main grade.
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ManSeriesBrofist posted:Well despite having the MG Sazabi and Ex-S in the queue I just ordered the MG Freedom. Does it come with a stand or is my Strike RM getting booted off of its stand? MG Freedom does come with a basic stand, so your Strike RM is safe.
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