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TheFlyingLlama posted:I'm really more of a UC guy though, so does anyone have a suggestion for what I might want to look into for the next time I make one? B&N has Wing, Unicorn, and BF stuff last time I checked. Any HGUCs they have lying around should be fine, but watch out for the BF stuff. Build mkII and Qubeley Papillion are super bad, Exia Dark Matter isn't too hot either, and the Build Strikes are kind of eh.
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TheFlyingLlama posted:I'm really more of a UC guy though, so does anyone have a suggestion for what I might want to look into for the next time I make one? I have no clue what B&N has, but if you're willing to go online, FA Unicorn Gundam is an impressive monster: http://gundamguy.blogspot.ca/2014/04/hguc-1144-rx-0-full-armor-unicorn_7944.html Full Armor Gundam Thunderbolt Ver. is also awesome: http://gundamguy.blogspot.ca/2013/11/hguc-1144-full-armor-gundam-gundam.html
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TaurusOxford posted:I have no clue what B&N has, but if you're willing to go online, FA Unicorn Gundam is an impressive monster: http://gundamguy.blogspot.ca/2014/04/hguc-1144-rx-0-full-armor-unicorn_7944.html B&N is pretty much all about Wing and Build Fighters, with a couple of SEED and HGUC kits sprinkled in. Sadly Bluefin couldn't resist shoving in a bunch of the old mid-90s 1/144 Wing kits in with the more recent MGs so there are some crappy kits to be had there. Check the dates on the side of the box.
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Zeether posted:Apparently the Tsugumori pretty much needs a base and won't stand on its own so I'll have to get a base with it Actually it looks like the Animated version comes with one  . The second stand's for the barrel of the cannon.
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Actually it looks like the Animated version comes with one Welp, sold on it now. They probably went "poo poo, this thing kind of needs the stand so maybe we should pack it with one"
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Jul 7, 2014 04:48
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Late to the party but THEY TOOK OUT THE GOOFY LADY HIPS ON IT. That's just terrible!
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I can't believe i've only just seen this now. It's amazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbVPgkZRLo0 Bravo MC.
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I love stopmotion stuff.  Also that was a really cool custom Nu HWS.
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Kitfox88 posted:I love stopmotion stuff. Actually it wasn't a custom. Model Comprehend made that HWS Nu Gundam(along with every other kit in that video).
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Oh, are they a resin kit company or such? I figured it was just a group of modelers or such. underskirt arms with sabers are the best
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Kitfox88 posted:Oh, are they a resin kit company or such? I figured it was just a group of modelers or such. underskirt arms with sabers are the best MC takes resin kits and convert them into colored-plastic model kits. They are the ones currently working on the 1/144 Xi Gundam kit. Edit: Haha, speaking of which, here's a comparison shot with HG F-91:  TaurusOxford fucked around with this message at 20:40 on Jul 9, 2014 |
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TaurusOxford posted:MC takes resin kits and convert them into colored-plastic model kits. They are the ones currently working on the 1/144 Xi Gundam kit. Awwwww I want to have the Xi pick it up and carry it around like Freak the Mighty.
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TaurusOxford posted:MC takes resin kits and convert them into colored-plastic model kits. They are the ones currently working on the 1/144 Xi Gundam kit. Oh, that's cool. I'll need to look into them once I have fun money again.  TaurusOxford posted:Edit: Haha, speaking of which, here's a comparison shot with HG F-91: I'm thinking a Master Blaster conversion WHO RUNS FEDDIETOWN
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When people do battle damaged or worn paint jobs, how come they never show how scraped to hell the thighs would be from rubbing against the skirt armor?
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boom boom boom posted:When people do battle damaged or worn paint jobs, how come they never show how scraped to hell the thighs would be from rubbing against the skirt armor? It's meant to look cool not be realistic.
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I always assumed the skirts are servo-actuated and aren't just banging against the legs all the time, but they don't really make a lot of sense mechanically as the kits portray them.
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muike posted:The only one that ever really made mechanical sense was the original gundam's because they didn't go over the thighs and were robo boyshorts The Strike and Freedom's worked as well, despite being longer, because they have maneuvering thrusters on the tips.
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How does the HGCC Turn A compare to the MG? I know the level of detail isn't there, but are they functionally similiar? Would the Turn A make for a good first MG?
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The HGCC is better articulated, sturdier (since it ditched the moving bits for swappable parts), and has a Moonlight Butterfly effect part that doesn't look like rear end. Both of them are actually about the same detail-wise, but naturally the HG has a lot more missing colors. Main flaws with the HG are that it doesn't have a cow or a Gundam hammer. MG Turn A's a great kit, so you can start with it if you want, but it's a better build after you've done a couple of other MGs. Its engineering is weird.
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TaurusOxford posted:MC takes resin kits and convert them into colored-plastic model kits. They are the ones currently working on the 1/144 Xi Gundam kit. I didn't think it was possible but every shot of the MC Xi makes me want it more. EDIT: If it sells well, I'd dearly love to see a Penelope from them.
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BlitzBlast posted:The HGCC is better articulated, sturdier (since it ditched the moving bits for swappable parts), and has a Moonlight Butterfly effect part that doesn't look like rear end. Both of them are actually about the same detail-wise, but naturally the HG has a lot more missing colors. Main flaws with the HG are that it doesn't have a cow or a Gundam hammer. Oh, then I might just pick up the HGCC, then, and pick up a 144 scale cow later. Thank you very much!
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GundamGuy just dumped a bunch of reviews for today's releases, though sadly there isn't one up yet for the Valuable Pod; Scuzrum Galluss Zeta Plus A1 Real Grade Z'Gok You know, now that they've made the RG Z'Gok's general frame type, there's only one place it can go next: RG Beargguy.
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It occurred to me that we're getting three releases in the regular HG line for July. That's kind of unprecedented. Dunno how long the good times can last but they've been pretty drat great so far.
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This year has just been weird in general release schedule wise.
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Okay, Gunpla thread, it's been a little bit, and I've finally totally finished a kit; I topcoated it and everything. Naturally I promptly gave it away before I could photograph it in any kind of satisfactory manner  but here's the best one I can get from the desk it is currently sitting on:SD Gundam Deathscythe  I wasn't happy with how the topcoat wound up on the scythe; it scratched some when I was sliding it back into the hand. In the future I suppose I'll have simple or SD kits like this hold their weapon while I'm painting them, unless anyone has a better idea. Otherwise, it wound up great. Super extra thanks to whoever recommended I use a nail buffer to help with sanding marks, by the way. Christ it helped a lot. Anyway, my girlfriend was very happy with it--despite some of the iffy work--that she dug out some of her own gunpla from something over a decade ago and asked me to touch them up, which I'm happy to do. They mostly just need dusting, sanding, buffing, and topcoating. There are a couple problems, though; firstly, four of the six of them are kits that I don't recognize and can't find on Dalong, which is generally where I pull up pictures to double-check where to panel line. They're apparently from SD Gundam itself, I guess? Second off, one in particular is threatening to bust my rear end with clear parts. As such, I'm looking for painting advice in general, including matte and clear topcoat recommendations. For the matte coat on the Deathscythe, I used was Mr. Hobby Gundam Flat Topcoat. I'm assuming I'll need a gloss coat or something for clear parts? Or is that a terrible idea? I'm pretty much limited to spray cans at present, sadly. Anyway, because I'm only out of my depth in a couple areas, I'm fairly confident I can make these look quite a bit better, but nonetheless, I'm hoping for any information or advice. Also there are more pictures. I'd like to preface all the pictures with an apology for the hugeness, terrible phone quality, lighting, and background clutter; I'm not at my own house right now, so I don't really have much in the way of a workstation or my actual camera. Anyway: SD Gundam Double X?  I think all the parts are there, although it seems like the rifle goes in the other hand; I just can't dislodge what I think is some kind of shield piece that the left hand is currently holding. Said shield might go on the shoulder of the next kit? SD Gundam Mk. IV, I think, maybe?  I think all parts are present and accounted for, here, save the aforementioned tiny shield thing. All of the following are totally unknown to me:  Does that helmet really belong on this kit? It's a fairly loose fit; it slides halfway off the Gundam's head before catching if you lift it up by the helmet.  This guy looks pretty complete. I don't know if he's missing any weapons or not.  Hello there, Mr. Clear Parts!  I'm pretty sure everything's there, at least. This guy is suffering from a missing shoulder and a broken sword. I've got the sword's blade and can glue it back into place, but he'll probably sit until the other shoulder pops up; poor thing can't even balance on both feet right now. Not pictured is a HG 1/100 Gundam Deathscythe (I think?) that's missing its scythe and shield and thus will also probably sit for awhile. Lastly, I have some spare, loose pieces:  I feel like they both might go to the aforementioned Deathscythe, but the silver bit could either be part of the scythe or a broken rifle. I'm not sure. So in closing, I'm looking for: painting advice and topcoat recommendations, what kits I'm working with, what to do for topcoating clear parts specifically, and any general advice on how to treat older, previously assembled models.
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The first two unknowns look like Heavyarms and either God or Shining (I think God, but I can't remember which one has those shoulders) variants. EDIT: I can't for the life of me find any information on what exact models those are. There are too many drat SD variants. DOUBLE EDIT: You were right, that helmet doesn't belong to the Heavyarms. Looks like it comes from a Musha ZZ, the body of which looks nothing like that kit. Son Ryo fucked around with this message at 18:36 on Jul 11, 2014 |
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Son Ryo posted:The first two unknowns look like Heavyarms and either God or Shining (I think God, but I can't remember which one has those shoulders) variants. I hadn't really considered the possibility of a hell of a lot of variants existing. This could take awhile. I'm almost wondering whether I'm dealing with bootlegs of some kind. Unfortunately I don't have ready access to the boxes, but the story is that they're gifts from a friend who visited Japan. Some kitbashing may have also happened years ago, too. I'm really unsure at this point. Further consideration may reveal that the wisest thing to do is to not question what I'm working with, here. e: I am bad at punctuation. Zwingley fucked around with this message at 18:51 on Jul 11, 2014 |
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Zwingley posted:SD Gundam Deathscythe How long did you let the top coat cure before you slid it in? Do you think you might of layed the topcoat on too thick?
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Blackchamber posted:How long did you let the top coat cure before you slid it in? Do you think you might of layed the topcoat on too thick? Cured for approximately an hour, I think; my guess might be off a little due to not having enough alligator clips and having to rotate which pieces I was letting dry. Having put on too thick a layer is completely possible and probably exactly what happened; it was my first attempt at any kind of painting. Lesson learned, I suppose, especially when it comes to potentially tight fits that will also be visible. E: Here's a couple shots of the suspect Heavyarms minus helmet  No slot for a V-fin. Also just noticed he's missing some clear plating on one shoulder. Bah.  The dealy on its head slides in and out, and the helmet slots in around it, and is therefore secured from what is falling off. I don't really know what the hell at this point. Zwingley fucked around with this message at 19:19 on Jul 11, 2014 |
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Zwingley posted:E: Here's a couple shots of the suspect Heavyarms minus helmet It's apparently "Guren Gundam Kirahagane Gokusai Version". That's the right helmet. http://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby-Kirahagane-Gokusai-Version/dp/B003Y2WDD8
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Wow, they literally just re-used the helmet from the ZZ. That's fantastically lazy, even for Bandai.
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Christ those kits are ugly. Do your girlfriend a real favor and buy her some good Gundam models.
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Ok, the weird one with the clear parts is Musha Gundam Mk-IV. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10012058 He's unpainted, and the model is apparently molded in light blue when he's supposed to be white. No idea why. Still not able to place the other two; also, the top one is very obviously Double X.
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Kurui Reiten posted:Two for two on identifications. drat, you've been right on both of these; thanks a whole lot. I did figure out the Double X and the Mark-IV as the first two. (Dalong had reviews of them up, you see. )TaurusOxford posted:Christ those kits are ugly. Do your girlfriend a real favor and buy her some good Gundam models. I'm working on it, believe me. The SD Deathscythe was a pretty decent start. I just hafta figure out what to do next. Maybe just round out an SD Wing collection or something. It's gonna either be that or get into painting my own colors on kits.
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TaurusOxford posted:I have no clue what B&N has, but if you're willing to go online, FA Unicorn Gundam is an impressive monster: http://gundamguy.blogspot.ca/2014/04/hguc-1144-rx-0-full-armor-unicorn_7944.html Man that Full Armor Unicorn is cool, thanks.
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Zwingley posted:Lastly, I have some spare, loose pieces: This is the "stowed" version of the scythe and slots onto the rear skirt IIRC. The green bit is an effects piece that plugs into the shoulder and is missing its mate. The old Deathscythe is a pretty decent kit though, you should get some aftermarket weapons and kitbash that sucker.
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Zwingley posted:Cured for approximately an hour, I think; my guess might be off a little due to not having enough alligator clips and having to rotate which pieces I was letting dry. Well I'm pretty sure that wasn't fully cured either, just dry. You might want to try letting it sit a night out.
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