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The Official Gundam Thread of Gunpla, Origins, and 35 Years of GUNDAMUUUU!
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EvilKatarn
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The Raven will strike again.
I hope.
I hope.
TastyOreoFriend
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Got my first LBX model; Trivhine.
Not quite a Gundam model, but very similar!
Here it is next to my Z'Gok;
Not even Char's red comet theme can make me like the Z'Gok :/
Aizo
Banned
Whaaaaaaa
It is such a fun suit, I think. Mine is posed like a crab in my room.
TastyOreoFriend
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It's the mechanical designs around the torso and the legs. I just hate the way it looks.
In comparison Z'gok E from War in the Pocket looks much better:
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and a long time gundam fan, so this thread seems like a natural subscription for me 
I need some advice in choosing my next kit, GundamGaf !
I'm currently finishing a MG Nu Ver.Ka and this build is very tedious, especially the water slide decals (which I absolutely suck at by the way).
So I'd like to build something good looking but less time-consuming after this one.
I've decided to push my MG Sazabi Ver.Ka aside for the moment and consider ordering something else. MG's are my to-go category and I like to have everything on the same scale.
I'm considering MG Tallgeese, MG Buster, MG Blitz or a good old Zeta (ver 2.0).
What is the best choice there ? Any one built one of those ?
I need some advice in choosing my next kit, GundamGaf !
I'm currently finishing a MG Nu Ver.Ka and this build is very tedious, especially the water slide decals (which I absolutely suck at by the way).
So I'd like to build something good looking but less time-consuming after this one.
I've decided to push my MG Sazabi Ver.Ka aside for the moment and consider ordering something else. MG's are my to-go category and I like to have everything on the same scale.
I'm considering MG Tallgeese, MG Buster, MG Blitz or a good old Zeta (ver 2.0).
What is the best choice there ? Any one built one of those ?
Aizo
Banned
It's the mechanical designs around the torso and the legs. I just hate the way it looks.
In comparison Z'gok E from War in the Pocket looks much better:
I was literally holding the box for that kit yesterday in a store. Pretty awesome.
EvilKatarn
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Gods be damned, what the fuck do I do now?
These master grade joints are too tight for their own good. Can't believe I managed to build the Aile Strike without breaking anything.
These master grade joints are too tight for their own good. Can't believe I managed to build the Aile Strike without breaking anything.
Ouch... You could try to glue it down somehow, it may hold in place with the outer green / red (depending on the Zaku you're building) plastic piece, but I'm afraid you will lose in movability / poseability
EvilKatarn
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It kind of works. But man, what a disappointment. That poor Zaku will not move its shield arm ever.it may hold in place with the outer green / red (depending on the Zaku you're building) plastic piece, but I'm afraid you will lose in movability / poseability
Yeah that sucks.
I never had to do this so I can't vouch for the quality of the service but just in case this might help :
http://gginfinite.com/Replacement_Parts_Service.html
hlj has a replacement service too but only for their own customers I believe.
TastyOreoFriend
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Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and a long time gundam fan, so this thread seems like a natural subscription for me
I need some advice in choosing my next kit, GundamGaf !
I'm currently finishing a MG Nu Ver.Ka and this build is very tedious, especially the water slide decals (which I absolutely suck at by the way).
So I'd like to build something good looking but less time-consuming after this one.
I've decided to push my MG Sazabi Ver.Ka aside for the moment and consider ordering something else. MG's are my to-go category and I like to have everything on the same scale.
I'm considering MG Tallgeese, MG Buster, MG Blitz or a good old Zeta (ver 2.0).
What is the best choice there ? Any one built one of those ?
I've never built an MG buster, but I do know an MG Zeta is kind of on the fragile side, due in no small part to the fact it transforms. MG Tallgeese in comparison is more rigid, but I wound up breaking some leg caps my first rodeo in-but there's nothing that Gorilla glue can't fix lol
I spent a lot of money on the special metallic coating Zeta MasterGrade from the late 90's back in the day and it was a complete piece of shit. The v2 zetas im sure are better, but I don't think there's any way you can get a sturdy kit with its transformation capability. I would avoid.
You're right, a variable MS is probably a pain to build by design. I will rule the Zeta out for now, but I'll probably get it one day anyway, as it's maybe my favorite suit ever. Thanks for the advice
TastyOreoFriend
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You're right, a variable MS is probably a pain to build by design. I will rule the Zeta out for now, but I'll probably get it one day anyway, as it's maybe my favorite suit ever. Thanks for the advice
There are way's to make a variable MS kit stronger though, cause like Enron says most kits will be not so great in quality. Some methods include recasting fragile pieces in epoxy or some other resins or plastic, hitting it with a hair dryer, and lots of fucking sanding to make sure things fit right-I know a few guys who actually recast some shit in metal. It's time consuming as shit though and requires A LOT of patience.
I've fixed a broken joint with JB Weld. Put a dab on it, let it set while clamped, then sand off the excess. Between that and loosening up the polycap a bit I haven't had any issues with it since.
Ah ah, this is far beyond my capabilities... I've settled for a MG Tallgeese, I love the design and it's not that expensive. Ordered it from Amiami but it's back-ordered so I'll have to wait a few weeks. I totally forgot I had a MG X on its way too so maybe I'll start with this one when the Nu is completed.
http://www.tomopop.com/destroy-your-world-with-hgcc-turn-a-s-moonlight-butterfly-33547.phtml
Why must it be Bandai Premium shop exclusive *__*
Nice !! Too bad for me it's for 1/144. And quite pricey, too. Those guys have it for almost 30$ for preorder : http://gginfinite.com/HG-1-144-Turn-A-Gundam-Effect-Part-P-Bandai-Online-Hobby-Shop-Exclusive.html
http://www.tomopop.com/destroy-your-world-with-hgcc-turn-a-s-moonlight-butterfly-33547.phtml
Why must it be Bandai Premium shop exclusive *__*
Which is more than the kit itself...
I did the same thing last year except that I bought merch for myself. I visited Yodobashi Akiba in Tokyo, large gunpla and toy shop on one of the tops floors. The giant Gundam in Odaiba with the museum on top of the shopping mall is also a good spot, got a mug, several post cards, and some papermaps with the name of several companies that exist in gundam on it. Also went to some of the arcades and won a figure of Kira Yamato and Marida Cruz from one of the claw games, this WILL eat your money though. Otherwise you could ask your brother what suits he likes and buy the converge version of them if the exist. These are 5-6 cm high and are perfect for on a desk or something.
Hope this helps, but I'm sure some of the other guys here know some better places.
Yodabashi Akiba like the previous poster mentioned but if I recall correctly there is this great toy store right outside of Ueno station called Yamashiroya. They have a massive gunpla floor.
As others said Yodobashi Akiba is an awesome place for kits, figures and toys. There's a Cospa store nearby where you could find t-shirts, sweaters, bags, mugs, etc... There's a Gundam Cafe just outside the Yodobashi where they sell some goods, too. My gf bought me a pair of RX-78 chopsticks that I absolutely love there. They got mugs, shirts and other gift stuff like that. There's an other Gundam Cafe at diver city, Odaiba, near the 1/1 Gundam statue, and a gift shop where you can find special limited Gunplas ("GFT" versions) that are supposedly exclusive to the place. Finding Gundam related stuff will be easy
On a side note my MG RX-93 Ver.Ka is finally complete :
Beautiful kit, I wish I were a better builder to do it justice but I guess the result is not that bad
It's the mechanical designs around the torso and the legs. I just hate the way it looks.
In comparison Z'gok E from War in the Pocket looks much better:
Yeah, this and Hy-Gogg look so good together. I've been preparing to paint it myself but I'm so afraid I'll mess it up.
You are a duck with no eye for class.
Aizo
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I was actually in Akihabara today, coincidentally (I hardly ever go). I recommend something from the Gundam Cafe there. Perhaps a Gundam or Zaku II coffee mug? They're pretty sweet.
Edit: I also saw Hyakushiki chopsticks that I considered buying! They were advertised on Gundam BF's commercial breaks on Japanese TV, so I was quite tempted...
strangedopamine
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Aizo
Banned
Were these the ones?
You........
I held them in my hands today, but decided against it.
Do you live in Japan, too?
Edit: Why are they unopened? Cook some rice right now.
strangedopamine
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They are unopened because they're sadly not mine as I don't live in Japan. I just found a picture!
EvilKatarn
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Are those reusable or something?
Aizo
Banned
Oh hahah. I thought you were doing a bragging reveal. "Oh, you like those chopsticks... You mean... these?! Behold!"
Yeah! I believe I saw metal utensils there today, too!
I've been using my RX78 ones for almost a year and they're still fine
distantmantra
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I've got Mospeada chopsticks that my grandma brought me back from Japan in the 80s.
Aizo
Banned
Your grandma rocks.
sixteen-bit
Member
On a side note my MG RX-93 Ver.Ka is finally complete :
Beautiful kit, I wish I were a better builder to do it justice but I guess the result is not that bad
That's gorgeous!
Urban Scholar
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Urban Scholar
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Bless you man, I'm looping this while reading/studying
Just listened to it, was a pleasure. I'm just so fascinated by the underlying world and political landscape in any of the gundam series. Really like his narration voice too.
tons of good tip sites. goodguydan's gunpla blog is pretty good. I suggest adding a cheapass HGUC kit (there are some for as little as 8 or 9 bucks) to your order next time you buy something from hlj or amazon or wherever to experiment with painting on.
It's not that hard if you are using spray cans or an airbrush. Do not attempt to handpaint unless its just for a few small pieces here and there, though. Shit's annoying.
Pretty much the steps are as follows.
1 Cut pieces off sprues.
2 Sand down any sprue nubs.
3 lay down primer on pieces (most folks attach each piece to a skewer via alligator clip or sticky tack and stick em in a foam block so you can spray em easier)
4 After that has dried, spray down color.
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Always remember - you do not want to mix paint types together in such a way that a paint with a stronger solvent in it gets put on top of a weaker one. Paint strengths are as follows. Lacquers > Enamels > Acrylics. You can lay down a Lacquer primer and put an enamel or acrylic paint on top of it, for instance because the solvents in acryl and enamel are weaker than the lacquer. however, if you put down an enamel coat and then top it with lacquer, you might have some problems.
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6 (optional) Gloss clear coat - decals and panel lining will be easier to do on a gloss surface
7 put down decals and panel lines
8 matte coat to seal your decals and panel lines
bam, you are done. nothing is really hard, its just REALLY time consuming. Acrylics take about 24 hours to cure fully, enamels about 48-72. Lacquers can cure pretty quick (less than a day) but i'd still give those about a day or so to cure to be safe. So when you are painting multiple coats, it can take a while.
Also remember - if using spray cans, paint in quick bursts and always keep your hand moving past the pieces. if you keep hovering over the same area while spraying you will have too much paint.
Not too difficult. It's one of the easiest ways to improve the look of a model.
Ok. Just looks like you have to paint thin straight lines by hand, which sounds tricky.
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