Megalosaro
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How many HGs have you done?
MGs and RGs really aren't that much more difficult I think. They're just more time consuming because they have more parts. If you can build an HG kit, you can build an MG or a RG
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How many HGs have you done?
MGs and RGs really aren't that much more difficult I think. They're just more time consuming because they have more parts. If you can build an HG kit, you can build an MG or a RG
Let's see, Six for sure, but then there's two special edition Wing kits that I'm not certain on, plus one Kotobukiya kit that is approximately the same.
If you can handle a Kotobukiya kit then an MG will be no problem. Unless it's something huge like the EX-S Gundam.
So, thus far all the more sanding I've done has been to take a soft file and sorta remove the bits of plastic I failed to clip off of a piece. But what do you guys mean by respirator? Like some kinda mask or a straight up oxygen tank?
It's not really immediate, though. The more description I hear I don't have the money or space to build something like this. An HG I can open and build on a desk, but these MGs require I find a space to paint, and if the dust is hazardous I'll need somewhere where I won't be breathing it in after construction, either.
Really? The Koto kit took me like, 8 hours to do, though, haha. It's a nice kit, though. Slightly more detailed than an HG kit, I think, and it stacks up nice in comparison to the Robots Tamashii version of the mech.
The other problem with anything about a MG is that it isn't as economical as an HG for me. I'm kinda a broke student so 2 HGs for the price of 1 MG still sorta works best.
Rebawoo Painting Update #3
Finally stopped being lazy and painted the arms. All of my fine brushes are fraying so I didn't really get as fine as I could on the little insignias
The gesso does seem to save me layers of the gold though, and means I have to be less OCD about the colour consistency as well.
With the top all put together now, it's looking pretty awesome. All I need to figure out is how to cover up some of that red on the chest, since it's much more noticeable than other imperfections. Dreading doing the legs now because it's probably the most amount of painting.
Finally stopped being lazy and painted the arms. All of my fine brushes are fraying so I didn't really get as fine as I could on the little insignias
The gesso does seem to save me layers of the gold though, and means I have to be less OCD about the colour consistency as well.With the top all put together now, it's looking pretty awesome. All I need to figure out is how to cover up some of that red on the chest, since it's much more noticeable than other imperfections. Dreading doing the legs now because it's probably the most amount of painting.
Doesn't look safe enough. I was thinking like a full on submarine with robotic arms to keep the cancer dust away from my body.
It does kinda depend, though I feel that on average koto kits are more complex than Gundam kits.
Combine the two, cuz all that exposed skin on the back of his neck is NOT safe enough.
sixteen-bit
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For the serious Gunpla enthusiast.
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Just use wet sandpaper, wet the surface before sanding, and wear a dust mask. Respirator may felt like an overkill, but it only cost like 30 to 40 bucks.
I think it is worth saving for mg, just for the skeleton, color variation, and the number of moving parts.
At least until normal suits are a thing.
Megalosaro
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I wosh rinko was my mother
distantmantra
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Seriously. I think I did one HG (Gundam GP-01Fb) before moving onto Master Grade (Ground Gundam, Zeta Plus A1) and Perfect Grade (Zeta) models. You're overthinking this, mang.
woooooah
is there any artwork for those or just an announcement?
my first kit was an MG. granted it was an older one (GM Custom) but they really aren't that difficult if you can read instructions.
Titanium Sinanju now has his shield, after much pain and suffering (painting the gold detail was a BITCH).
The shield didn't come out quite as i had hoped, but I think its about the best i can do without using those god-awful stickers. Recessed detail is really hard to get to, even when doing a reverse wash with small swabs.
One thing i noticed when trying to pose this guy - even though I said earlier how amazing the overall articulation was for the unicorn kits - one limitation on the sinanju is the inability for the lower arms to rotate. The upper arms rotate just fine, but having that extra rotation for the lower arm would go a long way in helping to pose the shield.
Next up - painting the Sianju's rifle/grenade launcher. Want do do the barrels a metallic grey or dark silver while doing the rest of the rifle in a metallic gunmetal. Have to find some references first though.
The shield didn't come out quite as i had hoped, but I think its about the best i can do without using those god-awful stickers. Recessed detail is really hard to get to, even when doing a reverse wash with small swabs.
One thing i noticed when trying to pose this guy - even though I said earlier how amazing the overall articulation was for the unicorn kits - one limitation on the sinanju is the inability for the lower arms to rotate. The upper arms rotate just fine, but having that extra rotation for the lower arm would go a long way in helping to pose the shield.
Next up - painting the Sianju's rifle/grenade launcher. Want do do the barrels a metallic grey or dark silver while doing the rest of the rifle in a metallic gunmetal. Have to find some references first though.
Yeah I'm looking at that kit and then looking at the ones on my shelf and WOW that kit's hot stuff.
Rebawoo Painting Update #3
Finally stopped being lazy and painted the arms. All of my fine brushes are fraying so I didn't really get as fine as I could on the little insignias
With the top all put together now, it's looking pretty awesome. All I need to figure out is how to cover up some of that red on the chest, since it's much more noticeable than other imperfections. Dreading doing the legs now because it's probably the most amount of painting.
Should have gone with that reverse wash that i used on the sinanju. it makes those sleeve details insanely easy.
What do you mean reverse wash?
Megalosaro
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I hope we one day get some crossbone vanguard gunpla. Cosmos Babylonia has a great asthetic
The Jovians had some really weird stuff, though.
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Did you try putting the note 2 on a stand to take a picture instead of holding it with your hand? It made a huge difference with crappy camera.
I just wish F91 had gotten a more expanded story. The movie was cool but it felt so rushed.
For sure, I wish it could have gotten the series treatment. It has pacing problems but I still really love it.
PaulExcellent
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So apparently there's a HobbyTown USA right next to the clinic I go to almost every week.
How are the prices at those stores? Pretty decent?
I'll be picking up some extra paint and clear coats if they have some available, but a model to build tomorrow would be cool too~
Also that new Star Build Strike fills me with rage.
How are the prices at those stores? Pretty decent?
I'll be picking up some extra paint and clear coats if they have some available, but a model to build tomorrow would be cool too~
Also that new Star Build Strike fills me with rage.
Etrian Oddity
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I swear to christ that the Sinanju and Kshatriya are two top-ten all time Gundam designs. Goddamn they are marvelous.
donkey show
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Haven't started them yet but you best believe I'm all over those soon!
My man. Have you read Skull Heart, Steel Seven, and whatever is released of Ghost yet?
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