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I paint anyway so that's not really a deterrent. Edit: The arms look kinda lame, but I wouldn't be keeping them anyway. PoptartsNinja fucked around with this message at 00:18 on Oct 17, 2014 |
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For what it's worth, the Abigor is easily the least-bad kit in the 1/144 V line, mainly because it's quite a bit larger than the others. Definitely needs some help but I wouldn't call it a total writeoff. edit: VVV "run while you still can" would be at the top of my list. Bimmi fucked around with this message at 01:33 on Oct 17, 2014 |
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So I'm giving a presentation tomorrow for speech demonstrating how to build Gunpla and while I have an outline, I wanted to get some feedback and see what you all saw as essential components for newbies.
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Oct 17, 2014 01:22
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Saying pew pew as you clip the pieces.
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Oct 17, 2014 01:34
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I'd just point out the manuals are really descriptive.
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Oct 17, 2014 01:41
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Some sort of phone or tablet device nearby is essential (for playing the Gundam Build Fighters soundtrack).
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TheManSeries posted:So I'm giving a presentation tomorrow for speech demonstrating how to build Gunpla and while I have an outline, I wanted to get some feedback and see what you all saw as essential components for newbies. Components like tools? Because it's essential you clip the pieces off the frame with nippers and not twist them off. Dear god if I could go back and tell my teenage self that. My zoids looked like crap.
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Oct 17, 2014 01:51
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CaptainRat posted:Some sort of phone or tablet device nearby is essential (for playing the Gundam Build Fighters soundtrack). I can't do this, I get too busy fist-pumping to the first OP.
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Oct 17, 2014 01:53
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for the love of god don't use nail clippers or a hobby knife to remove the pieces from the runner. get a proper pair of nippers.
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Oct 17, 2014 01:54
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Definitely appreciate the help. I'll post the google doc of the speech notes tomorrow for anyone who cares. I'm prepping an HG G-Self for demonstration.
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Oct 17, 2014 02:00
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everythingWasBees posted:for the love of god don't use nail clippers or a hobby knife to remove the pieces from the runner. get a proper pair of nippers. That may be why my Banshee is so awful. It mas my first ever MG, and I used a Stanley knife to cut out the parts. 
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Oct 17, 2014 02:11
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 Misshapen blobby hands. Bandai really was more cartoony with their proportions in the 80's. I suppose it matches the lineart a bit. Eventually (and as the instructions call for), I'll glue the square piece on the shoulder joint of each arm to the body of the Gelgoog itself-- the circular part inside the square doesn't attach to anything. I'm a bit worried that I'll break the connection by trying to move the arm up and down.  The beam rifle gets its own hand that you have to permanently glue around the rifle. It's kinda odd in that the hand uses two fingers on the trigger... but again, that matches the boxart. (The nail clippers in the background were for my nails, don't worry-- I have my own pair of nippers. Haha.)
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Shinde posted:(The nail clippers in the background were for my nails, don't worry-- I have my own pair of nippers. Haha.) 
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Oct 17, 2014 02:34
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Honestly nailclippers are okay (assuming they are sharp) but you'll never get particularly flush and you'll always have more to knife off.
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Oct 17, 2014 02:40
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Bimmi posted:For what it's worth, the Abigor is easily the least-bad kit in the 1/144 V line, mainly because it's quite a bit larger than the others. Definitely needs some help but I wouldn't call it a total writeoff. How much bigger? Enough to stop me from making the BadIdeagor? Rough Mockup: 
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Oct 17, 2014 03:50
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It's roughly comparable to your typical OYW-class HG — taller and somewhat bulkier than the Gundam but not notably more massive for the most part. 1/100 Wing parts come out a bit on the large side but would basically work. 1/144 would be far too small, I think. edit: enjoying the retro-Goog posts… but yes, kits of that vintage are structurally dubious to put it mildly. Bimmi fucked around with this message at 04:32 on Oct 17, 2014 |
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Oct 17, 2014 04:22
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So I'm a total Gunpla newbie, and was thinking of trying my hand at one of the HG Enacts. Are they decent starter kits, or is this a terrible idea? Any other tips? I have a pair of clippers and have assembled 40K miniatures before, but I'm no expert.
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Oct 17, 2014 08:54
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Darth Walrus posted:So I'm a total Gunpla newbie, and was thinking of trying my hand at one of the HG Enacts. Are they decent starter kits, or is this a terrible idea? Any other tips? I have a pair of clippers and have assembled 40K miniatures before, but I'm no expert. You can't go wrong with the HG Enact. Clippers are fine, but if you have a sharp hobby knife it'll help a lot to remove nubmarks.
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Oct 17, 2014 09:06
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Darth Walrus posted:So I'm a total Gunpla newbie, and was thinking of trying my hand at one of the HG Enacts. Are they decent starter kits, or is this a terrible idea? Any other tips? I have a pair of clippers and have assembled 40K miniatures before, but I'm no expert. I'd recommend against the Enact. It's a fairly simple kit, but it has no polycaps. The limbs have a tendency to flop, which is not something you want in a transforming design. If you want some simple kits to try, here's a few recommendations;
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I am torn between recommending HG AGE-1/00 because they're wonderful, cheap kits or HGAW Gundam X because yeah.
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Oct 17, 2014 09:33
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Neddy Seagoon posted:I'd recommend against the Enact. It's a fairly simple kit, but it has no polycaps. The limbs have a tendency to flop, which is not something you want in a transforming design. I was thinking about the Jegan, then. When and where do the polycaps start showing up in the product line?
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Oct 17, 2014 09:35
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Polycaps have been around since the very beginning, they just sometimes do kits without them for some infathomable reason. It never works out.
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Oct 17, 2014 09:47
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BlitzBlast posted:Polycaps have been around since the very beginning, they just sometimes do kits without them for some infathomable reason. I see. I am a fan of the 00 mook-suits and Ali al-Saachez's machines - is it just the Enact that isn't capped?
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Oct 17, 2014 09:50
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Darth Walrus posted:I see. I am a fan of the 00 mook-suits and Ali al-Saachez's machines - is it just the Enact that isn't capped? The Enact and Flags don't have polycaps. The Tierens are great kits, though the legs have a tendency to pop off if you don't position them right due to a weird hip design. They go back on just fine, just gotta take care in how you pose it.
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Oct 17, 2014 10:42
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Neddy Seagoon posted:The Enact and Flags don't have polycaps. The Tierens are great kits, though the legs have a tendency to pop off if you don't position them right due to a weird hip design. They go back on just fine, just gotta take care in how you pose it. I'm guessing it's because the Flags and Enacts are so skinny. Would that mean the GN-X is A-OK?
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Oct 17, 2014 10:46
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I had a hg gnx3 and that was a fun and solid little kit.
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Darth Walrus posted:I'm guessing it's because the Flags and Enacts are so skinny. Would that mean the GN-X is A-OK? I did the HG GN-X and it was good.
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Oct 17, 2014 14:33
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Do keep in mind that loose joints can be fixed. I got my MG Gouf Custom to hold up its gun unassisted, anything's possible.
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Oct 17, 2014 15:13
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BlitzBlast posted:Polycaps have been around since the very beginning, they just sometimes do kits without them for some infathomable reason. The MG Turn A disagrees. But in general yes. On a different subject: The HGUC Byarlant Custom is a really solid build, and is quickly becoming one of my favorite kits.
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Wrapping the pegs of non-polycap joints in teflon tape tends to go a long way toward fixing their issues.
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Mecha Gojira posted:The MG Turn A disagrees. But in general yes. How's articulation/posability on this?
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Sweet. Guess I'll order a GN-X, then try my hand at the Throne Zwei. As an end-goal, I'd like to do a MG Qubeley (best suit, best pilot  ), but I want to practice a bit first.
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Oct 17, 2014 15:34
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Qubeley's dead simple as MGs go.
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madpanda posted:How's articulation/posability on this? If you're talking about the Byaralant, really good, if a bit unorthodox. It's basically got above-average articulation, but the proportions and design make it seem a little strange to pose at first. Once you get the hang of it though, it looks great.
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Suzaku posted:Wrapping the pegs of non-polycap joints in teflon tape tends to go a long way toward fixing their issues. Huh. Yeah that'd do it, more 00 kits here I come.
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Oct 17, 2014 16:30
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Bandai, where is my MG Fenice and Gundam X Maoh. 
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Chillin' with the MG AGE-3, AGE-FX and Garfran, probably.
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Darth Walrus posted:Sweet. Guess I'll order a GN-X, then try my hand at the Throne Zwei. Two excellent choices. Zwei is an excellent looking piece without paint. The GN-X should be good, I have an A-Laws GN-X III which has big stickers on the legs, which the original won't. Your pick of a cool lance or a cool rifle.
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Darth Walrus posted:Sweet. Guess I'll order a GN-X, then try my hand at the Throne Zwei. Practice makes perfect.
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Bimmi posted:Chillin' with the MG AGE-3, AGE-FX and Garfran, probably. the difference being that build fighters stuff has been selling well.
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