After seeing some of the Gundam Unicorn moviepisodes (?), I am really wondering if not a MG Sinanju would be sweet to build, however, I am finding two of them where one is called "Ver. Ka" which as I understood is a modified version by some designer. Which of the two would be most recommended?
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The ver.KA, no doubt about it.
donkey show
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Ver. Ka is the OG version, modeled by Hajime Katoki who designed the Unicorns, etc. If you want the rocket bazooka, get the OVA version. Aside from slight differences in decals, Ver. Ka and OVA are essentially the same kit. You won't go wrong with either one.
MHWilliams
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Yes, there is. Unfortunately, it's not available on Gundam.info's YouTube channel like most of the other Gundam shows. So... illicit dealing will find you a fansubbed version.
After War Gundam X 2
So here's the positives: The three Gundams introduced so far all seem fairly interesting in that they seem based around different ideas. The red one can fly, the green one is all them missiles, and the X has its moon laser.
The Satellite System seems to be some manner of lunar based adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam's Solar System, which makes it pretty damn broken, since it glassed the desert beneath the X. Whether that makes it more powerful than the Wing Zero's Buster or not, I don't know, but it's pretty ridiculous.
Garrod is a pretty fun character so far. He looks a bit like Heero, but he's a lot more Duo in terms of personality. Sorta sarcastic, very energetic, and I dunno, just fun.
I'm also a fan of the weird, and fairly bleak, set up to this universe. "The One Year War was a resounding failure for both sides and yet humanity continues to butcher itself."
The negative: I kinda hate Tiffa so far. Like I kinda wonder if people who hate Relena have ever seen Tiffa. She talks like a three year old, when she talks at all, has a constantly stunned expression on her face and after she sets up the microwave laser she freaks the fuck out. So I sorta don't like her one bit thus far.
So here's the positives: The three Gundams introduced so far all seem fairly interesting in that they seem based around different ideas. The red one can fly, the green one is all them missiles, and the X has its moon laser.
The Satellite System seems to be some manner of lunar based adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam's Solar System, which makes it pretty damn broken, since it glassed the desert beneath the X. Whether that makes it more powerful than the Wing Zero's Buster or not, I don't know, but it's pretty ridiculous.
Garrod is a pretty fun character so far. He looks a bit like Heero, but he's a lot more Duo in terms of personality. Sorta sarcastic, very energetic, and I dunno, just fun.
I'm also a fan of the weird, and fairly bleak, set up to this universe. "The One Year War was a resounding failure for both sides and yet humanity continues to butcher itself."
The negative: I kinda hate Tiffa so far. Like I kinda wonder if people who hate Relena have ever seen Tiffa. She talks like a three year old, when she talks at all, has a constantly stunned expression on her face and after she sets up the microwave laser she freaks the fuck out. So I sorta don't like her one bit thus far.
So it's either unique decals vs. a bazooka? I assume the decals look neat but then there is the bazooka....
Decisions....
donkey show
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It's not so much unique decals as it is slightly less shinier gold.
Ah, got it. What would you recommend? Gold color sounds fancy but maybe the less shiny version has some pros as well?
EvilKatarn
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Get the OVA version and paint the gold details yourself. The Sinanju is worth the effort.
Wait, I was sleepy and misread you post as Hi-Nu for some reason >_>
Anyways, it doesn't make too much of a difference. I guess the stickers might look better on the OVA version, though.
OVA it is. Not sure if I will paint the gold details myself as I have absolutely no confidence in my painting skills. 
Edit: Not making the order just yet, gonna finish the last two kits I got before moving onward. That and I kinda drained my extra cash on buying all these supplies and kits to get started with. I have also set my highest goal once I feel I got enough experience in this, the Perfect Grade Zaku II.
Edit: Not making the order just yet, gonna finish the last two kits I got before moving onward. That and I kinda drained my extra cash on buying all these supplies and kits to get started with. I have also set my highest goal once I feel I got enough experience in this, the Perfect Grade Zaku II.
donkey show
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I have an OVA chilling in my backlog... >.< But yeah, the OVA stickers look less gaudy perhaps?
EDIT: Oh, well you've made a good choice either way. Sinanju is like one of the best kits ever.
EvilKatarn
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OVA it is. Not sure if I will paint the gold details myself as I have absolutely no confidence in my painting skills.
Well if you do decide to paint it then here's how Enron did it and here's how I did it.
Sure these are about the HGUC kits but I can't imagine anything stopping someone from using these methods on the MG.
Garrod is kind of a less cool/capable Judau.
Tifa has a very slow progression, but for the most part she doesn't change too much.
I think the Satellite Cannon is a bit more powerful than the Buster Rifle, but obviously it needs a visible moon to work.
Megalosaro
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Most people love Tiffa and think X has the best romance in the franchise. Personally im with you. I find her boring as fuck. I dont hate her, but she isnt very interesting.
X is an okay show. Its not bad, but it fails to deliver on its premise imho. Should have been more Mad Max. Jamil is a great character though.
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Ennil El is best gundam girl second only to Allenby
I think gundam x is one of the best gundam shows. It falls victim to circumstances more than anything and despite its early cancellation it still has a better ending than shows that get their full 50+ episodes.
This of course isn't apparent by episode 2 tho. Show does a lot of interesting things with long running UC concepts
I think gundam x is one of the best gundam shows. It falls victim to circumstances more than anything and despite its early cancellation it still has a better ending than shows that get their full 50+ episodes.
This of course isn't apparent by episode 2 tho. Show does a lot of interesting things with long running UC concepts
Yeah, I can't stand Tifa, so incredibly boring and dull.
I disagree with people who think G Gundam has good romance between Domon/Rain, but at least I respect their arguments and can kinda see their point with them........Garrod/Tifa I think people are flat insane.
I honestly didn't care for Garrod, but then I don't like Domon and prefer leads like Heero/Setsuna and Judau (though as mentioned by another post Garrod could be like a super loser version of Judau.)
The Sat Canon is actually a pretty good deal stronger then the TBR, however it's far, far less useful. The restrictions on the Weapon as well as the slowness and how difficult it is to maneuver the weapon while deployed makes it nearly useless to any pilot who doesn't have their brain removed and decideds to stand in it's way. TBR utility makes it an overall much better weapon.
Yeah Garrod kinda reminds me of Judau in his color scheme, too. The red jacket and messy black hair n all. Does the Sat Cannon work more frequently in space? And what about when the Moon is visible during the day?
I do appreciate the Mad Max feeling it has going on. But yeah, so far Tifa is really dull. Kinda curious as to why people think X has the best romance, but then again a large number of Gundam fans think the best couple is Kira and Lacus, so I probably don't need to probe too far down that hole.
See, the reason I like Rain and Domon is because there's no nonsensical Newtype magic at work like there is with say, Banagheeeeee and Audrey. Even the in-universe soul of the fist isn't at work behind the two of them. So the show actually has to spend time making them work. Unlike in some Gundam shows where the protagonist gets the girl because his dick is installed with a magic woman magnet.
As to the Sat Cannon, I think one of the more obvious flaws is how damn long it took to charge the thing. I have no idea why nobody bothered to shoot at the Gundam right then and stop it from doing whatever it was obviously doing. Then again, in all the scuffles the Gundam's had these past two episodes it hasn't even been scratched, so maybe running was the better option.
It seems she was supposed to get her own Gundam, but that part got cut. I would have liked to have seen that.
Megalosaro
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I'm in a really good mood right now, so this is gonna seem weird, but I gotta say. I really love posting in this thread with all of you. Even you, Corvo. GundamGAF is the best GAF
D'awwwwwwwww. C'mere you.
Garrod becomes a really great character as the show goes on. He does have his dumb/WTF occurrences like any pilot, but he also has some legit awesome moments, two I can remember specifically
(getting the DX for the first time and using the satellite cannon to get Tifa back while in space)
I forget about how the X fared in space, but the DX fixes a few of the problems with it. The X Moah in GBF is probably the best iteration of it though.
Also there's a Allenby 2.0 situation in this show as well.
Congrats again, man.
Just saying the truth is all. Ain't nothing wrong with that.
Phanatic8390
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I've put together 4 HGs and was thinking of stepping up to RG with the Strike but the MG and stand look a lot nicer.
Would you guys recommend trying at least 1 RG or jump straight to trying MGs? If I should stick to RG I was thinking either Exia or the RX78-2. Trying not to double up on suits too much so I think I'd skip the Strike or Freedom RGs
Would you guys recommend trying at least 1 RG or jump straight to trying MGs? If I should stick to RG I was thinking either Exia or the RX78-2. Trying not to double up on suits too much so I think I'd skip the Strike or Freedom RGs
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tensuke
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Mashymre Cello is the greatest Gundam character
Oh, I prefer a well-ventilated cockpit anyway.
That was a great moment and shows how to use the satellite cannon properly. I like Gundam X due to moments like that.
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Megalosaro
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Mashymre Cello is the greatest Gundam character
I prefer the ever suffering Gottn. But both are awesome
Gottn is a champ for dealing with everything he deals with. Real 9-to-5 Axis soldier, that one.
Gundam X 3
Mhm.
Hmm.
Hmm.
If anyone is on the fence about Neo Zeong, Hobby Search is currently holding a sale, 16250 JPY, about 150$.
donkey show
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CrazyTank940
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I just gotta wait for my Neo Zeong to arrive
Ordered it alongside HGUC MK-II Titans, gonna have some fun times ahead
...SD Neo Zeong that is
Ordered it alongside HGUC MK-II Titans, gonna have some fun times ahead
sixteen-bit
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it's all relativeDat "bargain item."
Valkerionseven
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Gundam ZZ 05
Guys.... I don't think I can do this. Please tell me all these episodes are a weird fever dream in Kamille's head explaining why its so fucking silly.
Guys.... I don't think I can do this. Please tell me all these episodes are a weird fever dream in Kamille's head explaining why its so fucking silly.
It becomes more serious soon. Then there will be moon moon and more silliness, but it will all be good in the end!
There was a lot of crossover between G, Wing, and X.
Stick with it. They drop the silliness and it gets better.
Hang in there. The silliness goes away.
The amazing thing about the Virsago is that it manages to be both the Dragon Gundam and the Master Gundam.
The Virsago is much closer to Altron (to the point the Dragon Fang and Arm design are nearly identical) and then an equal measure of Master/Epyon.
90s look like this
Victory -> G Gundam -> Gundam W -> Gundam X - Endless Waltz -> Turn A
Shouta
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GX's Sat cannon is significantly stronger than the TBR but has restrictions on using it. But they compensate for it through other methods. One of the nice things about Gundam X's Gundam designs is that it applies some combat logic to the usual hero unit shenanigans.
All 3 Hero units work in tandem with each other and fulfill different roles in the group. That allows them to cover weaknesses and fight more effectively. Airmaster is speed and air superiority. Leopard is fire support/live ammunition. The GX is general purpose/artillery. Pretty smart design that often goes overlooked in these war focused series, lol.
Metal Armor Dragonar uses this paradigm with their protagonists and their units as well though it's even more role orientated (Close Range, Fire Support, ECM support)
I wish we could get a series that pushed this sort of thing a bit more, or was maybe completely based on it.
00 had the perfect suit designs for something like this and had a few occurrences where they used it, but they rarely ever went anywhere with it.
Because when it came time to actually start thinking about how to use their Gundams strategically they just got new Gundams and Trans-Am instead.
One of the things I liked about Full Metal Panic was how the later stories managed to keep the not-super-power-having mechs relevant and useful. To 00's credit, though, I suppose escalation of military technology was a theme in the show.
Fenice finished!
Was my first attempt at panel lining, thought it turned out pretty good! Not perfect obviously but I'm pretty proud of the way some of the pieces turned out. I found it kinda hard to work with, 1/144 are just so small :lol
MG F91 is up next and I'm SUPER EXCITED for it.
Was my first attempt at panel lining, thought it turned out pretty good! Not perfect obviously but I'm pretty proud of the way some of the pieces turned out. I found it kinda hard to work with, 1/144 are just so small :lol
MG F91 is up next and I'm SUPER EXCITED for it.
Gundam X 4
Man, I don't know how stupid the crew of the Frieden has to be to not realize that they'd let a Gundam onboard. That's a pretty darn big mess up for their so called mechanic boy genius. Meanwhile, it turns out that Garrod is basically Solid Snake, since he manages to walk wherever he darn pleases and has an unlimited supply of KO gas.
Also I don't remember the names of the Gundam bros who jumped ship but I sort of wish they had a better reason than "Your story is really heavy, bro."
I -did- like the implication that Jamil is basically an even more messed up, older Amuro Rey than the one we see by CCA. Because I mean, as hard as it was for Amuro to move past that (and arguably he never did. Char could have, till CCA decided he didn't, but that's another fight for another day), at least he hadn't been the one to pull the trigger for the end of the world. Jamil seems rightly scarred by that.
Though I didn't understand: Is the Gundam one weapon or a series of weapons? Like, conceptually the X Gundam is the MS Gundam plus the Solar System, but I couldn't get a good enough look at the heads of the other Gundams to tell whether they were Gundam heads or just like, mass produced ones, and Jamil's story sort of made it sound like they were all under his own control, like Bits or something.
Man, I don't know how stupid the crew of the Frieden has to be to not realize that they'd let a Gundam onboard. That's a pretty darn big mess up for their so called mechanic boy genius. Meanwhile, it turns out that Garrod is basically Solid Snake, since he manages to walk wherever he darn pleases and has an unlimited supply of KO gas.
Also I don't remember the names of the Gundam bros who jumped ship but I sort of wish they had a better reason than "Your story is really heavy, bro."
I -did- like the implication that Jamil is basically an even more messed up, older Amuro Rey than the one we see by CCA. Because I mean, as hard as it was for Amuro to move past that (and arguably he never did. Char could have, till CCA decided he didn't, but that's another fight for another day), at least he hadn't been the one to pull the trigger for the end of the world. Jamil seems rightly scarred by that.
Though I didn't understand: Is the Gundam one weapon or a series of weapons? Like, conceptually the X Gundam is the MS Gundam plus the Solar System, but I couldn't get a good enough look at the heads of the other Gundams to tell whether they were Gundam heads or just like, mass produced ones, and Jamil's story sort of made it sound like they were all under his own control, like Bits or something.
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