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The Official Gundam Thread of Gunpla, Origins, and 35 Years of GUNDAMUUUU!
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JadedWriter
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Destiny Gundam is probably the best gundam given to an egotistical, schizophrenic douche bag.
That is awesome.
Always felt with just a few minor alterations the Destiny would be my favorite suit.
Newtypes, for all the empathic abilities they have, really suck at relationships and connecting with other people. Look at the slew of women Amuro failed with. I think they have a lot of emotional issues, but some of that stems from actual events that traumatized them. A lot of them have mother issues. I think I might end up a basket case if I suddenly started feeling people "die".
JadedWriter
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In the UC world being the parent of a gundam pilot drastically cuts down your life expectancy. From what I remember Kamille and Fa got together and Judau got together with someone as well. It's just really Char and Amuro that couldn't get their shit together. They probably just chased random swans thinking they were Lalah.
Kamille was still troubled throughout Zeta, and I think Judau does break the mold. Kamille was a vegetable during 90% of ZZ, even if he did recover.
JadedWriter
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I wasn't calling Kamille normal cause he sure as hell wasn't. I mainly just referred to his final moments in ZZ. People actually think Kamille was autistic.
Well, I kind of want them for tomorrow. Inpromptu halloween gunpla building party
I'm just looking for a place I can drive to and pick some up.
Well, I kind of want them for tomorrow. Inpromptu halloween gunpla building party
I'm just looking for a place I can drive to and pick some up.
Don't you know of any hobby/arts/craft stores? I'm sure they have something fit.
distantmantra
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Try Home Depot.
I imagine the ones that they sell might not be the best for handling model kits.
distantmantra
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You'd be surprised, they sell cutters designed for plastic.
I've actually used my electrical wire cutters on Gundam models before, they do a good job.
get some xurons or the really nice tamiya ones (the tamiya ones are pricey, though).
The first couple of years I did gunpla in college, that's what I used.
Our equivilant of home depo doesn't sell anything for plastics I think. I have a cutter from them but I feel that it stresses the plastic too much.
Ohmygoditsjrod
Banned
Cut with the clippers a little bit away from the part. Use sand paper and a hoppy knife to get it smooth. That will keep the plastic from discoloring feom stress.
So the next Metal Build is Astray Gold Amatsu Mina? Huh. That's an odd choice. Hasn't even had a MG yet. Honestly, would much rather have one of the regular Astrays, since I dislike pretty much any Gold Amatsu variant, but I'd never be buying a Metal Build anyway so I guess that doesn't matter.
For sensitive parts don't cut directly at the cut off point right from the runner. Use the cutter to cut the runner itself, so even if it stresses the plastic it doesn't matter. Once it's off the runner, you can cut closer and there'll be less stress. Then you can polish it off with a hobby knife and sandpaper.
RyougaSaotome
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My first Gunpla in nearly 14 years. When I was a kid, I just ripped shit out with my hands, breaking pieces and shit without giving any fucks.
Thus, this was kind of a personally victory for me. Hahaha. Still not done yet.
I know I've cursed myself. Prob gonna grab a few more kits this weekend because fuck me.
Thus, this was kind of a personally victory for me. Hahaha. Still not done yet.
I know I've cursed myself. Prob gonna grab a few more kits this weekend because fuck me.
Oh, I actually have regular plastic cutters now. My point was that not any cutter is that good for the job.
Hello GundamGAF !
I'm on the fence about getting the RE/100 Gundam Mk-III.
1/100th is my scale of choice as I only do MGs. I think Mk-III will never get an MG, and I don't care about inner frames. Plus, it's kinda cheap.
But I'd like the outer detail level to be on par with recent MGs...
What is the word on the Nightingale ? Anyone got it ?
I'm on the fence about getting the RE/100 Gundam Mk-III.
1/100th is my scale of choice as I only do MGs. I think Mk-III will never get an MG, and I don't care about inner frames. Plus, it's kinda cheap.
But I'd like the outer detail level to be on par with recent MGs...
What is the word on the Nightingale ? Anyone got it ?
Nighengale has some good details, though it's nowhere near as detailed as the Ver.KA Sazabi. They stuck pretty close to the line-art, and I expect the same for the MK-III. Still, it looks detailed enough.
distantmantra
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I'm giving in to peer pressure and buying the G-Self HG model. I need an action base for my office for it, but it looks like Amazon doesn't have any 1/144 clear ones. Sparkle Green? Aqua Blue? This is a serious life or death situation!
Totally showing that to my daughter today after work.
Totally showing that to my daughter today after work.
Nightmare fuel for the next couple of months
distantmantra
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She'll probably think it's awesome. Since she loves her Beagguy I've been showing her snippets of other Gundam stuff.
I know it's not Gundam but I'm a bit excited for Bandai to start releasing Star Wars kits. The first few are coming out this month! We know what the box art is going to look like now too. Same build quality as Gundam kits... and same fast release schedule. A lot of my money is headed Bandai's way this holiday season between this and Gundam kits.
Ps is there really no big community thread for Star Wars? Like a general Star Wars thread?
Ps is there really no big community thread for Star Wars? Like a general Star Wars thread?
Dalong has a full gallery of the Nightingale here. http://dalong.net/review/mg/re01/re01_p.htm.
Everyone that I've heard has gotten it has enjoyed it. It definitely sits between a MG and a HG kit. More parts than a HG 1/100, but less than a MG.
As for detail, it really depends on what your comparing it to. If you're comparing it to your typical MG, than detail wise it's probably on par. Maybe a hair bit less. Comparing it to one of the special MGs like the Sazabi KA, Nu Ka or Hi-Nu, it's much less detail than those.
Thanks. The shot with the hi-nu looks pretty good...
Megalosaro
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I'll be honest, I'm not feeling build fighters try as much as I did the first season or g reko so far. Its certainly entertaining, and competently made. But it hasn't clicked with me yet.
EvilKatarn
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Build Fighters Try just makes me happy which is all I want from that show. As long as it can deliver that, I'm satisfied.
G-reco sure is stupid but so far it has me interested enough to watch each episode. It's certainly my least favorite show of the currently airing stuff that I'm watching (F/SN, Psycho-Pass 2, GBFTry, G-Reco)
RyougaSaotome
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Oh god GundamGAF help me I don't know what's happening to me.
14 years later and I'm back in. T_T Grabbed these on the way home from Nagasaki City today at my local Hobby Zone.
14 years later and I'm back in. T_T Grabbed these on the way home from Nagasaki City today at my local Hobby Zone.
RyougaSaotome
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The finished product I saw behind the glass looked pretty rad with all the details in. I actually really like the Grimoire's design and how chunky it is. Especially found of the round torso.
This is true. Still afraid to move or even touch mines because something always seems to fall off.
Ohmygoditsjrod
Banned
Dang this makes me sad to hear. Deathscythe is still my favorite suit.
Yup, it's really terrible. If you look at it the wrong way, it falls apart.
Heavyarms though, solid as a brick
As a Deathscythe enthusiast, that's terrible to hear
Well, I have the MG in my backlog, guess I'll just have to build it and see for myself. At least now I know what to expect...
Speaking of the Deathscythe, why can't we get an MG of this?
We got that weird EW version, and it's actually kinda cool looking, but it's just not what I want.
Seconded. This shot is the Robot Damashii version if I'm not mistaken, I hope it gets the MG treatment sometime (along with some others TV version suits) because it could be gorgeous.
On a somewhat related note, I'd like an MG version of the EW Heavyarms Kai (with a clown face) because why not.
tensuke
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Fenice came in today so I built it up (while watching that pathetic display by UGA! Ughh!). Looks great, now I'm itching to do the Rinascita. Gonna detail it more later this week, and have 2 meteor hoppers on the way for a gunpla motorcycle. 🚵 Not sure what colors to use for that yet, but I definitely don't want the weird lime green they come in.
edit: bonus fenice gif, because fenice
edit: bonus fenice gif, because fenice
It's because Judau ain't a buster.
Another UGA grad in GundamGAF? I'm so sorry, bro.
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