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slightpirate posted:If one were to want to build an Assassin's Creed themed mobile suit, which model would you guys suggest? My initial gut reaction is Exia, followed closely by vanilla Strike. Someone has clearly never watched Build Fighters.  http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/XXXG-01Wf_Wing_Gundam_Fenice http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/Gundam_Fenice_Rinascita
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slightpirate posted:If one were to want to build an Assassin's Creed themed mobile suit, which model would you guys suggest? My initial gut reaction is Exia, followed closely by vanilla Strike. It's a concept I've been working on for quite a while actually, finding lineart that is useable has been the hardest part; so it's barely anything but drawings. Also I have yet to do a full paintjob and major mods so this is a backburner project for sure.
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slightpirate posted:If one were to want to build an Assassin's Creed themed mobile suit, which model would you guys suggest? My initial gut reaction is Exia, followed closely by vanilla Strike. Hi nu has wrist blades, crossbones get cloaks
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Sep 3, 2014 15:12
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Wow, it just now hit me that Nils Nielson has an affinity for metallic paint jobs. I imagine an Assassin's Creed Gunpla would use the Crossbone as a base, simply because it has so many hidden blades. The cloak doesn't hurt, either.
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Sep 3, 2014 15:13
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Midjack posted:I would avoid any goop in a tube cement. Testors also makes clear brush on plastic cement similar to the Tamiya cement described above. That would be what I was talking about. Testors' Model Master stuff in the little squeeze dealy with the metal applicator tip. It's welding cement just like the Tamiya.
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Sep 3, 2014 15:18
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I never got around to painting up that model over the holiday weekend due to laziness, rain, and it being approximately all the degrees ever outside. I did have one more question, though. When spraying, what sort of mask should I wear? I see those little masks around that say stuff like "for relief from non-harmful paint and sanding", but I'm not so sure they're appropriate.
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Sep 3, 2014 16:52
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Kurui Reiten posted:I never got around to painting up that model over the holiday weekend due to laziness, rain, and it being approximately all the degrees ever outside. I did have one more question, though. When spraying, what sort of mask should I wear? I see those little masks around that say stuff like "for relief from non-harmful paint and sanding", but I'm not so sure they're appropriate. I don't know how international the rating scheme is, but in the US you want a P100-rated particulate filter. This keeps the paint out of your lungs. If you're dealing with enamels or lacquers (or really anything beyond acrylic paints and rubbing alcohol) you should get a mask/cartridge that also does organic vapor filtering. This keeps the solvents out. That disclaimer probably means it only does particulate filtering, and definitely shouldn't be used if lead paint is involved.
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Sep 3, 2014 17:25
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RG Aile Strike built, just needs a couple hours of cleanup and then lining and decals  Build Strike in there for comparison, still only about half-painted. 
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Sep 3, 2014 22:53
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Is it necessary to put on a gloss coat before preforming a panel wash?
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Sep 4, 2014 02:41
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Tenzarin posted:Is it necessary to put on a gloss coat before preforming a panel wash? If you don't have a smooth surface, capillary action will make the ink suck in all over the place and make it impossible to wipe away the excess.
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Sep 4, 2014 02:50
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My Hi-Nu is stranded at the PO just out of my reach and I am sitting here craving the drat thing like some sort of addict, what the hell is wrong with me?
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Sep 4, 2014 03:26
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Bimmi posted:My Hi-Nu is stranded at the PO just out of my reach and I am sitting here craving the drat thing like some sort of addict, what the hell is wrong with me? the hi- nu is a goddamn work of art, so it's perfectly fine to crave it. I'm guessing it's the ver. ka?
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Sep 4, 2014 03:29
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You call that art? THIS IS ART! http://gundamguy.blogspot.ca/2014/09/1144-beargguy-mr-ral-guy-custom-build.html He's 1/35 scale.
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Sep 4, 2014 03:38
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Monaghan posted:I'm guessing it's the ver. ka? I now happily live in a reality where no other version exists. That thing they released in 2007? Pretty sure that was somebody's idea of a joke. TaurusOxford posted:You call that art? THIS IS ART! Bearguy-San is easily the best thing to come out of Build Fighters, and if one of the hobby mags put together a book of insano BG customs I'd seriously consider buying it.
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Sep 4, 2014 04:37
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Bimmi posted:Bearguy-San is easily the best thing to come out of Build Fighters, and if one of the hobby mags put together a book of insano BG customs I'd seriously consider buying it. Easily, my dad half wants me to buy another for him and custom paint it to be either the Hulk or Rocket Raccoon, since he's a bit of a Marvel movie nut. Then the semester started so he stopped with that for a bit. Still thinking about doing it for him for Christmas or something.
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Bimmi posted:My Hi-Nu is stranded at the PO just out of my reach and I am sitting here craving the drat thing like some sort of addict, what the hell is wrong with me? I have mine sitting right next to me right now but I probably won't be able to build it for another 2 months unless I skimp out on some uni work 
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Sep 4, 2014 06:26
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I had the opportunity to gaze upon the majesty of a Neo Zeong box at my local hobby shop today. It's so big.  TARDISman posted:Easily, my dad half wants me to buy another for him and custom paint it to be either the Hulk or Rocket Raccoon, since he's a bit of a Marvel movie nut. Then the semester started so he stopped with that for a bit. Still thinking about doing it for him for Christmas or something. Was the first one also customized into something, out of curiosity? I swear I'm going to buy a Beargguy III myself because I keep looking at the drat thing every time I see one. Might see what the new Variant's going to look like and wait for that. I also never stop being amazed at what people customize that little guy into  .
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Sep 4, 2014 07:19
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I have the old version of the Hi-Nu, and while I'm perfectly happy with it, I can't wait to get my hands on the ver Ka. That being said, I can't get it for a few months, but my HWS pack is already on its way. I can't wait to have that sitting around, waiting for the main show to arrive.
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Sep 4, 2014 08:41
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Where did you order yours from? Mine's saying the HWS pack is an october release.
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Sep 4, 2014 09:27
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I meant in terms of having it ordered and paid for, not actually shipping, sorry for that.
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Sep 4, 2014 09:33
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I still want to thin out my monster backlog please buy my gundams, ill toss in free SD's with orders from cool guys http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3662597&pagenumber=1&perpage=40#post434420249
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Sep 4, 2014 09:53
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Fauxtool posted:I still want to thin out my monster backlog Freedom 0 - Commie URUP - 1  (Why are you selling it all if I may ask? I'm not a fan of some of your collection but that no doubt took a ton of effort to collect.) Zedd fucked around with this message at 10:04 on Sep 4, 2014 |
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Sep 4, 2014 10:02
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Zedd posted:I would have bought so much if you weren't explicitly not shipping to Europe before. Because I got really comfortable with using yahoo.jp and amazon.jp so I dont need to buy things when they come out. I can always find what I want when I am actually going to use it. I also paid well under retail for the majority of them. I am still coming out ahead by beating amazon prices Fauxtool fucked around with this message at 10:31 on Sep 4, 2014 |
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Sep 4, 2014 10:28
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 Model Comprehend 1/144 Penelope Gundam. MC just taking all the money.  1/60 Metal Katana for PG Astray Red Frame. Which means Daban is making PG Astray, which comes with this as a first batch bonus, along with this...   PG-sized Tactical Arms.
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Sep 4, 2014 11:59
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As if I needed to give China more money.
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Sep 4, 2014 12:08
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TaurusOxford posted:
Aw, poo poo, son. I still need to build that Xi.
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I completely forgot that I matte coated a gogg backpack just to try it out with testors and left it in the basement, found it today and wow that looks good. So i've got some stick/alligator clips coming, looks like styrofoam or something else is in order for holding them, anything else recommended for clear coating? Also on the subject of matte coats while I think it was agreed that there are better matte coats that testors, I don't remember if anyone recommended one that is easy to get in the US. Or barring that recommended one to order. Don't have an airbrush yet and I'm just now starting to mess with painting.
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Sep 4, 2014 12:46
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Yeah, I'm almost glad I didn't get the chance to get that Xi now. What I'm less glad about is the prospect of painting that PG Astray. If those hands are anything like the hands on the PG Strike, I don't know how I'm gonna get them apart and back together again without ruining them.
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madpanda posted:I completely forgot that I matte coated a gogg backpack just to try it out with testors and left it in the basement, found it today and wow that looks good. So i've got some stick/alligator clips coming, looks like styrofoam or something else is in order for holding them, anything else recommended for clear coating? Mr. Hobby clears and the Mr. Super Clear are really great topcoats, but they can be tricky to get in the US. For a matte coat, Testors Dullcote has been fine. I prefer a Mr. Super Clear flat when I can get it, but everyone carries Testors. If you had an airbrush, I'd add Future floor polish mixed with a little bit of Tamiya Flat Base to make a topcoat of your preferred sheen, but that's not an option, so  I've had mostly poo poo results with Games Workshop's Purity Seal, so I can't recommend that at all.
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Welp, here's what I've been up to lately. lovely pictures, etc., of course: HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice  Didn't get many good pictures of this guy, sadly. I really need to make a lightbox. The Testor's Dullcote looks alright, over all, but I'll probably get another kit to fix some of my lining problems and maybe give a proper full paintjob with better topcoat someday. Also not snap the V-fin twice during assembly.  SD Gundam Mk. IV  Just took care of some nubs, lined and topcoated it for my girlfriend. HGFC Nobell Gundam:    Okay, I also bought and built this for my girlfriend, but it was definitely the build I've enjoyed most thusfar. Everything fit together beautifully and it was amazing to see happen, regardless of how simple of a kit it is. The articulation is fantastic, too. I still need to paint the underside of the hair; I'm waiting until I have time to go out and buy primer and black paint. Not pictured are an HG Deathscythe Hell Custom (needs lining, a new chin sticker, and topcoat) and an RG Destiny (needs lining, obsessive decaling, and topcoat.) Maybe not the right thread for these next couple things, but making things for my girlfriend has paid off in spades, because she is now supporting my plastic crack addiction:    Definitely need to make my next kit for her a good one.  Recommendations for really good SD kits welcome.I'm also looking for some recommendations for a heavy-duty painting mask, considering I'm using mostly spray cans. I'd like to be able to paint on days where there's not a healthy breeze to keep the fumes away from me. Anyone want to chime in there?
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The only ones I've been able to find in my local hobby store are Testor's and Games Workshop. I used Games Workshop purity seal on my MG Zaku II and I liked how it came out. However I've heard horror stories of it making panel lines run and I don't like giving Games Workshop my money. Although the can is large and will last for a couple kits, while the testor's cans are pretty small. I've been wanting to give Mr. Hobby and Mr. Super Clear a try, but they're $20-30 on Amazon and I can't just waltz into a store that's 5 minutes away from my apartment when I need more.
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BeargGuy-III's probably a good choice if you want to get her a cute HG kit. Who can resist a teddy bear that gives laser death hugs? Or for something specifically from the SD range, why not the Neo-Zeong? It only gets sillier when you stick other SD-size things in it.
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Sep 4, 2014 17:50
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Zwingley posted:I'm also looking for some recommendations for a heavy-duty painting mask, considering I'm using mostly spray cans. I'd like to be able to paint on days where there's not a healthy breeze to keep the fumes away from me. Anyone want to chime in there? Just go to a hardware store and get something rated for paint fumes. Ask an employee for more details.
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Sep 4, 2014 18:21
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Uh oh, my backlog is getting big: I think I'm running out of shelf space.   And I'm making this glorious bastard... 
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Sep 4, 2014 23:11
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Is it backlog dickwaving time?  Not pictured: the MG Destiny Extreme Blast coming in tomorrow, and all of my in-progress stuff. Incidentally I actually took an axe to my queue of HGs, so now I'm only working on Nu HWS and Sazabi + NZ. Everything else got given away or trashed, including that 00 grunt.
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Sep 4, 2014 23:34
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I wish I had a backlog, but I'm broke.
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Sep 4, 2014 23:37
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Has anybody tried kitbashing the RG kits with any of the HGBF stuff? If the Exia RII stuff were more easily available, I'd try it with the Amazing Exia, but it looks like my autumn project might be the RG Build Gundam MkII.
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The Build Booster mkII has a peg specifically so it can connect to the RG, and Bandai even put up a guide on how to make a RG Build mkII a while back. And RG Amazing Exia, Build Strike, and Zaku Amazing aren't as easy, but they're entirely doable.
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BlitzBlast posted:Is it backlog dickwaving time? Do I need to post mine again?
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I've got a Zaku 2.0. It's pretty manageable.
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