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The Gundam |OT2| Another 5 years of Gunpla, Origins, and GUNDAMUUUU!

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Valdfellgar

Banned
Megalosaro said:
Can I slap on matt coat and do no other paint and have it look good
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If you look back a couple pages at my collection, those all have Matt Coat and little to no paint.
Don't judge via the Titan MarkII, I screwed up the coating
That should help you decide if they'll still look good or not. I think so, but maybe I have low standards.
 
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Laputa_94

Member
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The build is done on my Gouf just have a bit of panel lining left along with the decals then I'll be done. Coming from the monster that was the Full Armour ver. ka, this build is far less of a challenge which is welcoming.

I am also thinking about picking up an SD of Qubeley, while I am a fan of its design and Haman Karn I don't know if I want to get its Master Grade. If I were to get the SD it would be the first kit I would have that was not a Master Grade.

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EDIT: Gouf is complete!

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davidwhangchoi

Member
just reposting what or wrote on the figure thread:

just an update: Amazon canceled the Metal Build F91 pre-order i had due Amazon not being able to secure any stock. My friend also got his cancelled. The print is extremely limited from Blue Fin. Congrats on all those who got an F91 pre-order in.
 
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TheFlow

Banned
davidwhangchoi said:
just reposting what or wrote on the figure thread:

just an update: Amazon canceled the Metal Build F91 pre-order i had due Amazon not being able to secure any stock. My friend also got his cancelled. The print is extremely limited from Blue Fin. Congrats on all those who got an F91 pre-order in.
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Same. Was kinda upset about it but I am good now
 
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Megalosaro

Banned
SD Gundam G Generation Genesis is the greatest video game I have ever played.

Okay, not really but it is really fucking fun. I'm having 10x more fun with it than I ever did Fire Emblem Fates. The game play is so deep. I'm at the part in the game where I need to actually learn how to play, and I'm finding all these different systems pretty complicated.

Regarding the "original G Gen characters". They have back stories in other games? At first I was choosing crews based on appearances, but I've been slowing optimizing roles over time. I don't even want to tell you how long I was rocking an Oldtype on a MS with funnels... lol
 
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TheFlow

Banned
Laputa_94 said:
The build is done on my Gouf just have a bit of panel lining left along with the decals then I'll be done. Coming from the monster that was the Full Armour ver. ka, this build is far less of a challenge which is welcoming.

I am also thinking about picking up an SD of Qubeley, while I am a fan of its design and Haman Karn I don't know if I want to get its Master Grade. If I were to get the SD it would be the first kit I would have that was not a Master Grade.

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EDIT: Gouf is complete!
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congrats! and remember make sure you sand and get rid of most nubs marks because top coating make them more pronounced. not saying yours has any noticeable ones. I just know when I first top coated my kit I didn't get rid of all the nubs and had to go back and chip the coat off.
 
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Laputa_94

Member
I have been watching Victory Gundam the past few days. I am up to episode 11 at this point. So for I've been enjoying it, I find that some of the characters act a little strange. I do like the majority of the mobile suit designs so far, however when I see that bug mobile suit in the OP I don't know If I will keep thinking that. The main thing that bugs me with Victorys design is the whole docking with the core fighter idea. I didn't mind it as much in the original show, but it was pretty silly in Double Zeta (but most things are silly in that show anyways). I certainly think this when Zeta could just transform.

EDIT: Even though I haven't built my MG for Zeta I can't help but want to pick up the RG of MSZ-006-3 thats coming out on Premium Bandai in a few months.

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http://p-bandai.hk/item/item-1100005421/?utm_source=search&utm_medium=pc&utm_content=imglink
 
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CBTech

Member
Laputa_94 said:
I have been watching Victory Gundam the past few days. I am up to episode 11 at this point. So for I've been enjoying it, I find that some of the characters act a little strange. I do like the majority of the mobile suit designs so far, however when I see that bug mobile suit in the OP I don't know If I will keep thinking that. The main thing that bugs me with Victorys design is the whole docking with the core fighter idea. I didn't mind it as much in the original show, but it was pretty silly in Double Zeta (but most things are silly in that show anyways). I certainly think this when Zeta could just transform.
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Docking is one of my least favorite aspect of Gundam. It was especially bad in ZZ. One thing Victory does well with docking is that they use a variety of combinations of core fighter+legs/torso. I also like that the parts get destroyed are used as disposable weapons. They at least attempt to use docking in clever ways besides a docking sequence.
 
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Valkerionseven

Member
Started watching Gundam X made it to episode 17 so far.

So far its very 90s lol. But I like that. I came in to the impression that this is a fairly underwhelming or not so special series and while it does kinda feel like that so far I am enjoying it. Vassagro Gundam is very cool imo. Garrod is pretty annoying but he seems to be maturing at a steady pace after some annoying impulse shonen character moments. The cast all together is pretty decent with a special shout out to the Frost brothers being interesting so far though their need to destroy the Gundams of the main cast is pretty damn flimsy considering the world they are in. Same with Enil, farily different take on a female character.

Which brings me to Tiffa... just... completely boring and uninteresting. I get shes supposed to be mysterious, but at least make the mystery something compelling. So far its not. Also the Dolphin thing... were better than this Gundam. (though the concept was interesting)

In general exploring the whole post war, Newtype phenomenon is interesting enough but there is no hook yet. Will keep watching, the weapons are interesting for sure. Also after going from G Gundam, to X, and building Heavy Arms MG, there is way to much similarities between their overall designs and concept. Some look like pallet swaps.

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Anyway finished my MG Gundam Heavy Arms. Been sitting in the box for months, finally used my days off to make it... also tried my first hand at painting :p I think it turned out really well for a completely random selection of paints! Went over a few spots with darker colors like grey on the silver to make it look like big rivets in the armor. Also... I swear I was not thinking Decpeticons... until I put it together and realized what color scheme it was haha.

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Came out better than I thought it would for my first time trying this. Did a few more touch ups after taking these pictures but was too lazy to do it again and upload lol. Tried a lot of new things with this one and it was really fun to do! Also non transforming kits are great though the legs are a bit lose where they are connected to the torso, not sure why they make that area so narrow.

Went out today while this was drying and got myself this as my next one haha. Decided it was time to get myself a RX-78 since I've never got one.

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Not gonna paint this, just straight build and enjoy. Also was tempted to get an Acguy, Fenice Rinascita or Char's Z'Gok, but there were none on the shelf. On new years the push out all the old kits to get people to buy them on impulse lol. Literally saw one of the old 1997 or so HG Sandrock's which blew my mind.

Time to relax and enjoy some games though, got very little of it done this holiday break so far. Here I come Final Fantasy XV!
 
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muteki

Member
I'm new to the series as well, mostly just appreciating how my often-not-represented favorite suits are in the game and fun to chase down. The collect-them-all aspect is also really addictive. The game doesn't really do a great job in retelling the series but if you like random sidestories it is likely in here provided it is pre-unicorn. Game is more breadth than depth story wise.

Gameplay wise whether or not the stage allows your own custom teams means you are either getting a semi challenging advance wars style game or a pretty easy SRW style game with greater emphasis on ship combat.

I'm towards the end of the Zeta story and about the same suit development wise, though I have rushed ahead to get a few favorites (Sentinel stuff mostly). I'm super slow because it is too tempting to re-play the same stage over and over for the Exp. Plan on making a crazy newtype lady team when I can get further into ZZ and get a more appropriate boat.
 
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Megalosaro

Banned
muteki said:
I'm new to the series as well, mostly just appreciating how my often-not-represented favorite suits are in the game and fun to chase down. The collect-them-all aspect is also really addictive. The game doesn't really do a great job in retelling the series but if you like random sidestories it is likely in here provided it is pre-unicorn. Game is more breadth than depth story wise.

Gameplay wise whether or not the stage allows your own custom teams means you are either getting a semi challenging advance wars style game or a pretty easy SRW style game with greater emphasis on ship combat.

I'm towards the end of the Zeta story and about the same suit development wise, though I have rushed ahead to get a few favorites (Sentinel stuff mostly). I'm super slow because it is too tempting to re-play the same stage over and over for the Exp. Plan on making a crazy newtype lady team when I can get further into ZZ and get a more appropriate boat.
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I'm planning on having a ship staffed by Bright Noas with a char Aznable ms team
 
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muteki

Member
It is funny how they handle having the same characters in different eras.

I almost rather OYW Bright change into Zeta Bright (which in the game is just him with a coat) after Lvl 10 or something.

I just got Zeta Haman and I imagine ZZ evil-badguy-costume Haman will be a separate quest.
 
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Megalosaro

Banned
I was thinking about the fastest way to level up Ship Crew. Battleships level up so slow... maybe it'd be better to drop them in a high powered MS like the Barbatos and feed them kills?
 
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muteki

Member
EXP wise I just go for the unknowns in each stage, they have 500~600 each, and with EXP boost skill you can go from Lvl 1 to 5 in one shot almost. Unless you really want to capture for money if you kill the leader last you still get the full EXP of each unit.

I haven't really focused on ships much though, outside of what is the quickest/cheapest way to get 4 teams up and running.

I found that the Galbady Beta fast tracks me to ZZ suits, so I'm probably going to grind some more for a R-Jarja or similar before moving on again.
 
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TheFlow

Banned
Valkerionseven said:
Started watching Gundam X made it to episode 17 so far.

So far its very 90s lol. But I like that. I came in to the impression that this is a fairly underwhelming or not so special series and while it does kinda feel like that so far I am enjoying it. Vassagro Gundam is very cool imo. Garrod is pretty annoying but he seems to be maturing at a steady pace after some annoying impulse shonen character moments. The cast all together is pretty decent with a special shout out to the Frost brothers being interesting so far though their need to destroy the Gundams of the main cast is pretty damn flimsy considering the world they are in. Same with Enil, farily different take on a female character.

Which brings me to Tiffa... just... completely boring and uninteresting. I get shes supposed to be mysterious, but at least make the mystery something compelling. So far its not. Also the Dolphin thing... were better than this Gundam. (though the concept was interesting)

In general exploring the whole post war, Newtype phenomenon is interesting enough but there is no hook yet. Will keep watching, the weapons are interesting for sure. Also after going from G Gundam, to X, and building Heavy Arms MG, there is way to much similarities between their overall designs and concept. Some look like pallet swaps.

-------------

Anyway finished my MG Gundam Heavy Arms. Been sitting in the box for months, finally used my days off to make it... also tried my first hand at painting :p I think it turned out really well for a completely random selection of paints! Went over a few spots with darker colors like grey on the silver to make it look like big rivets in the armor. Also... I swear I was not thinking Decpeticons... until I put it together and realized what color scheme it was haha.



Came out better than I thought it would for my first time trying this. Did a few more touch ups after taking these pictures but was too lazy to do it again and upload lol. Tried a lot of new things with this one and it was really fun to do! Also non transforming kits are great though the legs are a bit lose where they are connected to the torso, not sure why they make that area so narrow.

Went out today while this was drying and got myself this as my next one haha. Decided it was time to get myself a RX-78 since I've never got one.



Not gonna paint this, just straight build and enjoy. Also was tempted to get an Acguy, Fenice Rinascita or Char's Z'Gok, but there were none on the shelf. On new years the push out all the old kits to get people to buy them on impulse lol. Literally saw one of the old 1997 or so HG Sandrock's which blew my mind.

Time to relax and enjoy some games though, got very little of it done this holiday break so far. Here I come Final Fantasy XV!
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decepticon/megatron heavy arms.

Also guys make sure you always post your finished builds in the Gunpla reddit. They are very encouraging and helpful. They make me realize mistakes I never saw.
 
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muteki

Member
So much cheaper than my old VHS tapes. I'll miss that old movie dub though.

Will be getting these and F91 in Feb. for sure.

Edit: did some research on that 5.1 mix for the 0079 films and it might be a dealbreaker. Missing/different sound effects and music is a no-no. Maybe I'll look at that FR/UK set.
 
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Valdfellgar

Banned
muteki said:
So much cheaper than my old VHS tapes. I'll miss that old movie dub though.

Will be getting these and F91 in Feb. for sure.

Edit: did some research on that 5.1 mix for the 0079 films and it might be a dealbreaker. Missing/different sound effects and music is a no-no. Maybe I'll look at that FR/UK set.
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I ripped the old movie dub to video CD for all three movies. I could make copies if you want them.
 
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duckroll

Member
This is going to sound really fucking stupid because I still have an unbuilt RG Sinanju sitting here, but.... RG Barbatos Lupus when?!?!?!!?
 
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muteki

Member
Valdfellgar said:
I ripped the old movie dub to video CD for all three movies. I could make copies if you want them.
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Thanks, I have the old ones to watch when I want to, just like supporting the Nozomi releases since for the most part they have been pretty good and reasonably priced, at least compared to what DVDs that we managed to get here 10 years ago.

...and apparently F91 is out already. RightStuff and their silly dates.
 
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Fou-Lu

Member
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First MG and first attempt at panel lining. I am happy with how it turned out. MGs are amazing. I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to high grade. I want more. What are your favourite MGs?
 
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