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Warmachine posted:I'm guessing it's functionally dabbing and stippling the oil paints for the chipping, black, brown, and orange/rust washes for the grease/lining, then seal the whole bag? Diet Poison posted:I always thought that might be a good way to hide nub marks if you're not going for a full paint: conveniently located rust/oil spots. I'm starting the Zeta Ver Ka now and this transformation is insanely cool but I'm seriously considering not painting it because I know if I try to dis-assemble something I'll lose a tiny piece and everything will fall apart. Edit: new page picture tax. Here's an HG EZ-8 I did with the same effects. 8th Team deserve to be muddy boys.
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Napoleon Nelson posted:Dalong (http://dalong.net/) may not have everything, but it's pretty close. P-Bandai stuff is under the "Club G" heading. Exactly what I was hoping for, thank you!
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# ? Aug 25, 2023 21:16 |
Diet Poison posted:I always thought that might be a good way to hide nub marks if you're not going for a full paint: conveniently located rust/oil spots. Honestly I'm not the biggest fan of weathering but that Guncannon looks great; I think my problem is most people imo tend to overdo it. But that sort of restrained weathering looks great. Like it's been out in the field for a mission or two, not abandoned for a decade. I weather pretty much any military model I do but agreed that I'm not super into weathering in general for gunpla. I think it can look fantastic, tho, like that Guncannon, and it's not too difficult to limit the amount of weathering IME. I made my Mechagodzilla with Eva-02 colors pretty weathered dirtiness wise because it was painted plastic over the base red color for the most part instead of actual colored plastic so the marks from the sprues were very noticeable, so it is a nice option for kits like that.
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# ? Aug 25, 2023 21:26 |
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I’m wanting to overweather a Barbatos just because it was sitting around for centuries. Idc what it looked like in the show, I’m gonna make it rusted out and mars red dusted!
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# ? Aug 25, 2023 21:33 |
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Pierson posted:Edit: new page picture tax. Here's an HG EZ-8 I did with the same effects. 8th Team deserve to be muddy boys. wow, awesome work, and on the guncannon too. i often dislike weathered kits but you really threaded the needle on these imo, great restraint. especially love the mud on the ez-8's feet, transports me right back to the show
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 02:22 |
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lmao the HG Maxter sold out instantly
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 03:07 |
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Backlogust Week Four wants you to appreciate I am doing this instead of playing AC6chrome line posted:
Two points, MG logged. Prof. Banks posted:Souped up Zaku is finished. I'm a slow builder, but it was the fastest I've ever assembled a HG kit, clocking in at about two hours. The Gundam Mk II was probably around triple that. 1 point for the HG, RG logged. Tergaso posted:The HG Gyan is done, this is one of the fastest HGs I've built at around an hour and fifteen minutes. It's a very silly design, probably my vote for the silliest outside of the aquatic Zeon suits. Why does the knightly fencing robot have mines? One point despite your lack of vase appreciation. wdarkk posted:G-Witch kits build fast once again. I think I like the Pente more than the Michaelis, now I just need the Prologue one to get all three to compare. It's currently somewhere in shipping for me. One point, two more HGs logged. Gripweed posted:I finished the Orks. It's nice to every now and then remind myself that painting infantry is a loving pain in the rear end. There are so many tiny details and when you're done you've got 9 more guys to do. Anybody who has a fully painted green tide Ork army is braver and stronger than any soldier. For the heroic accomplishment of not letting GW beat you, please accept five points. “But wait,” you say. “Is this group of tiny plastic toy soldiers equivalent to the effort of building and painting a Master Grade?” And having done both of these extremely dumb things, I say that is honestly not enough points, but I feel weird offering so much for one kit in one go. Such is life. Tergaso posted:Barzam (AoZ RE-BOOT Version (RE-Zeon Captured colors)) complete. The Zeon flag color scheme is striking but reminds me that the Zeon flag is not very subtle with its inspirations. This was a great kit to build but posing suffers a little due to the odd structure of the suit throwing the balance off. One more point. Moai Ou posted:Speaking of Transformers, Making the big bucks with painting. 2.5 points, and another gum kit logged. Televisio Frankus posted:I just want to pop in and say that my posts aren't backlogust entries, I can barely put those together anymore as is. All good, I just live in fear of not including someone in this goofy contest and inadvertently hurting their feelings in one of the dumbest ways possible. Asteroid Alert posted:
1 point, and FM logged. I think I called these two pointers. boz posted:Finished the Brady Hound. Love a grunt with a big shield 1 point, and the Mobile Haro is the kit of choice for all individuals of fine taste. wdarkk posted:HG F91 Vital Unit set completed Two points, plus another Lfrith logged. Diet Poison posted:
congratulations.flv 1 more point. chrome line posted:
2 points, HG Kshatner logged. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1spTf3jEQ82AcdKjs8rlo5iKxjp9NIfgetxeZlRKCZXQ/edit?usp=sharing Check your points!!! Right now there’s a three way tie for first that could just be a result of me loving up! Don’t lose out on Fabulous Prizes because I’m functionally innumerate!
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 03:08 |
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grassy gnoll posted:Kshatner With a Leonard Nemo* for a wingman *Author of I Am Not Sp'gok Not my intention to make fun, my brain sees things and runs with them sometimes and Trek themed gunpla repaints would be cool
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Phy posted:With a Leonard Nemo* for a wingman I'm pretty sure I saw a Gyiker and Wouf Custom up there.
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 03:58 |
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We must form VOLTRON!
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Phy posted:With a Leonard Nemo* for a wingman Who later wrote I Am Sp'gok and I Am Also Szcotabi
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 05:57 |
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Midjack posted:lmao the HG Maxter sold out instantly Nah, it was up for at least an hour and a half on Thursday and they put up another batch this morning (now gone). You really have to jump on stuff as soon as it goes live though if you want to be assured of getting it, and even then…
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Bimmi posted:Nah, it was up for at least an hour and a half on Thursday and they put up another batch this morning (now gone). You really have to jump on stuff as soon as it goes live though if you want to be assured of getting it, and even then… Ah ok, I thought it went today and I looked at 905. You are right about sitting on it though, I usually am at my computer with everything open in a tab so I just reload and grab it at 9pm sharp. Popular stuff your best bet is to just buy that and not put other stuff in your cart.
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 06:28 |
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I totally missed it for some stupid reason, I guess I'll have to get it next time. Rose had at least three waves I think?
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wdarkk posted:I totally missed it for some stupid reason, I guess I'll have to get it next time. Rose had at least three waves I think? It will definitely be back before too long.
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 06:35 |
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I won't even dignify the accusations that I do not appreciate fine antique vases. (Did you know his VA is Oberstein from LoGH?) I completed the GM (Moroccan Front) which continues the trend of fantastic gunpla from the Doan's Island line. If you love the GM, I'd pick up the standard version whenever it comes out since I believe that will be a normal release. I was happy with how the panel lining came out on this one. The only quibble is that the back of the left hand tends to pop off when holding the shield. It comes with a beam rifle, but I really like the design of the beam spray gun. I realized halfway through that it's using the GM Ground orange and beige color scheme. Next up is the HG Gundam Heavy. All the MSD line of kits have been fantastic so I'm always happy to pick one up.
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 07:38 |
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chrome line posted:Next up, my final kit of Backlogust and the first HG I've built this month, though it's got the biggest box. Probably not saving the best for last here, but hopefully it'll be fun It's been a while since I built a High Grade, especially one from more than a few years ago. I forgot how much quicker they go than the kits I've been building lately, even one as big as this I might pick up another kit in the next week, but that's the last of my backlog
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chrome line posted:It's been a while since I built a High Grade, especially one from more than a few years ago. I forgot how much quicker they go than the kits I've been building lately, even one as big as this I think it looks pretty neat - but, also, I think taking a photo of it in the box like that is really cool! It looks like it'd be easier to control the lighting than most situations.
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 08:46 |
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Heed my call; VALIMAR, THE ASHEN KNIGHT! This thing has been Filigree Hell to paint all the gold detailing. I'm honestly proud of myself for getting as decent as it is. Also getting the back wings in is a chore. I think they're meant to click in fully and lock, but hosed if I can get either of them in without slicing my thumbs open or off. What I'm not happy about is it turns out the upper arm joint is fragile as gently caress. Anyone got a guide on how to fix this kinda damage? Didn't even realize it'd sheared off til it was in my hand while trying to pose it for photos . This ones' been a chore to build, and I'd probably call it the worst Moderoid I've made yet, between so much of it being unpainted and the fragile arm joints. Plus a few others being tough as gently caress to latch in. I'd probably recommend avoiding this one, and the Ordine coming in December, unless you're gonna be real delicate with it and are very good at painting.
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 12:23 |
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Anyone got a guide on how to fix this kinda damage? Didn't even realize it'd sheared off til it was in my hand while trying to pose it for photos . I'm not sure exactly what kind of joint it is, but is there enough room to drill it and pin it?
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 13:56 |
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If it's not glued together you could also putty up the interior so you have a more secure spot to put a pin in.
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 14:11 |
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Hobby Lobby had a few Action Base 2s in stock, are those still a good buy or have they been completely eclipsed by the 5?
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# ? Aug 26, 2023 19:18 |
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I haven't bought a Base 5 yet but my Base 2 is still solid as a rock. It doesn't have the pinch in the middle like the Base 5s have for extra pose options but it's hard to beat a big triangle for stability.
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wdarkk posted:HG F91 Vital Unit set completed Thorn is a cool little gremlin guy, even though the gremlin was the other pilot. Speaking of, next up is HG Lfrith Ur.
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RillAkBea posted:I'm not sure exactly what kind of joint it is, but is there enough room to drill it and pin it? I would need a tutorial on how to do that, as it's not something I've done before.
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# ? Aug 27, 2023 05:35 |
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There doesn't look like there's enough meat in the shoulder joint to pin it But if you can get the shoulder pieces apart enough in the top picture and have access to a pin vice to drill a small hole where the peg broke, you could screw in a small screw, wiggle the head into the opening and close it back up and that should hold it, and give you articulation still. Otherwise it's gonna be a set and forget super glue job.
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# ? Aug 27, 2023 06:45 |
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Heavy Gundam down. What a great kit to build, and I think it looks great. It comes with a "special beam rifle" but the main attraction is the gatling frame. I just noticed a couple of gaps I need to fix, and I hope those orange stickers don't peel off. (Similar ones sort of spring off at the ends on some of my other kits.) And what will most likely be my last build of the month, the kit I wish was out when I was younger. That's right, the MG
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# ? Aug 27, 2023 07:34 |
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How the hell did I never notice that was a gatling?
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# ? Aug 27, 2023 17:57 |
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I think this is the best work I've ever done on a gunpla. Terrific model.
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# ? Aug 27, 2023 18:19 |
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Those stickers on the inside of the broom scare me. Good job getting them in neatly.
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Nullkigan posted:Those stickers on the inside of the broom scare me. Good job getting them in neatly. They were VERY difficult, I had to use my exacto to try and align them in, and then pressed them down into the gaps using a thin cloth. Even after that, they didn't stick very well, so I got them in position as best I could and then coated them in clear nail polish to keep some weight on it.
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# ? Aug 27, 2023 18:29 |
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If I don't get a Calibarn and Schwarzette, I'm gonna be pissed. Of course they save my favorite designs for the rear end-end of the line. Thought I'd grab another HG for the end of Backlogust, but the comic store near me which also sells Gunpla has so little stock that I'd readily believe they decided to stop bringing them in. But. They had this... Ho boy, might have to take a day off work to finish this in time.
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# ? Aug 27, 2023 20:10 |
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wdarkk posted:Thorn is a cool little gremlin guy, even though the gremlin was the other pilot. These WfM kits are pretty straightforward. Next up is the HG G-Defenser & Flyingarmor. Apparently that's how Bandai wants to spell it. It's another addon kit that comes in a standard-size HG box and its manual is longer than the Ur's.
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# ? Aug 27, 2023 23:45 |
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I still think to myself 'the blue one was piloted by the blue-colored girl, right?' even though it's wrong.
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# ? Aug 28, 2023 02:05 |
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Diet Poison posted:If I don't get a Calibarn and Schwarzette, I'm gonna be pissed. Of course they save my favorite designs for the rear end-end of the line. Built mine, at a relaxed pace in.. like.. 8 hours? And that was with nice panel lining.
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# ? Aug 28, 2023 05:35 |
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Diet Poison posted:If I don't get a Calibarn and Schwarzette, I'm gonna be pissed. The Hobbytowns near me are showing Calibarn in stock, I'm going to check my local store this afternoon. Not sure if you're in the US or located near one but it could be worth checking!
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# ? Aug 28, 2023 18:18 |
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Aw man/thank god it's out of stock at mine
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# ? Aug 28, 2023 18:23 |
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Doing a big round up of all the stuff I started and finished early before lacking the willpower to avoid Baldur's Gate 3 and Armored Core 6.parabolic posted:I have a bunch of backlogust submissions: parabolic posted:I have a bunch of backlogust submissions: parabolic posted:I have a bunch of backlogust submissions: parabolic posted:I have a bunch of backlogust submissions: I ended up very pleasantly surprised by the F91. It's a very elegant expression of the underlying suit's aesthetic and it has some great little gimmicks like the thruster arrays in the legs. It was a good era for mech lineart, shame about the show/movie. parabolic posted:I have a bunch of backlogust submissions: Man I need a better camera.
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# ? Aug 28, 2023 23:26 |
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loving the space backdrop
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# ? May 21, 2024 18:35 |
It finally arrived! Barbatos box included for scale:
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