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heya folks; I'm pretty new to Gunpla and I just yesterday finished my first kit (The Origin Char's Zaku 1) where I applied the stickers and did panel lines If y'all don't mind if I ask for some advice: - Do you folks tend to apply panel lines before the whole kit is together? I put everything together and then did the lines on the arms, legs, chest and head and then stuck it all back together - Is there a trick to making the transparent part of the sticker less...visible?
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Waffles Inc. posted:heya folks; I'm pretty new to Gunpla and I just yesterday finished my first kit (The Origin Char's Zaku 1) where I applied the stickers and did panel lines If something won't come apart easily, or it looks like wear on the polycaps might be real bad, I'll do panel lines as I assemble. It's just a matter of preference, really. You can trim them with an exacto knife I guess but not really. This is why people like waterslides so much.
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Aug 19, 2018 15:32
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I usually do panel lines after it’s done but take off the limbs cause it’s just easier to handle that way.
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Aug 19, 2018 15:59
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Hey thread so a while ago I assembled my first gunpla (a standard GM) with advice from this thread. Well my 9 year old brother stumbled onto me building it and expressed an interest. I let him help me build it and he really got into it. This is unusual as he has special needs and usually gets distracted really easily with tasks that are too repetative. It turned into a really chill time and he really enjoyed the process. Long story short we now build gunpla together. Any models we make become his favourite toys. I've no objection to that since I'm in it for the building. We've since built a strike freedom gundam and Evangelion 00 (he chooses based on what he thinks is cool). Have learned that these guys are suprising durable as he takes them everywhere and they haven't broke yet. Anyway I just wanted to thank the thread for helping me get into this hobby. Never expected it to be a one I shared with my brother but am happy for it  .
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Aug 19, 2018 23:31
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That rules
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Aug 19, 2018 23:39
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Happy to be of service.
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Aug 19, 2018 23:40
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That's awesome. Gunpla is life!
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Aug 20, 2018 00:38
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Puddin posted:I got a bit of inspiration to finish my MG Sniper 2 custom paint job this weekend since I started this almost a year ago and promptly forgot about it. This is sick as hell, I’d paint mine but my wife likes the default blue way too much so I’ll probably just go back and panel like/decal it.
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Aug 20, 2018 00:40
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I didn't know there was a build divers version if the Leo, it looks just dorky enough to be awesome.
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Aug 20, 2018 01:08
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Waffles Inc. posted:heya folks; I'm pretty new to Gunpla and I just yesterday finished my first kit (The Origin Char's Zaku 1) where I applied the stickers and did panel lines After a few too many real grades. I now panel line every part as I assemble apart from non visable frame parts. This is far less daunting than having to panel line the rg zeta in one go. I also do the stickers on each main assembly as well. Top coat and the stickers are less visable. Also some say dunk them in water before putting on. But I haven't tried that myself.
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Aug 20, 2018 03:40
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I panel lined my Origin Zaku 1 on the runners and then did touch up lining when I snapped it together, and it was one of the better looking line jobs I did.
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Aug 20, 2018 04:29
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no No! NO!! NO!!! You leave Supernova the gently caress alone you jackasses!
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Aug 20, 2018 12:04
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no no no no nononononononono, I want my quad dakka goddammit
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Aug 20, 2018 13:44
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First I get hosed on the Exia R3, now this.  Bandai, make a MB 00Q kit if you are gonna kill all these 3rd parties, thanks.
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Aug 20, 2018 13:46
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Couldn't you just buy two of the MG Heavyarms?
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Aug 20, 2018 13:57
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Guy Goodbody posted:Couldn't you just buy two of the MG Heavyarms? Even if that was a realistic option (it isn't, cause gently caress P-Bandai), Super Nova's version actually has straight up improvements, like better color separation including all the teal trim, articulated arms so you can pose the two Gatling guns on the backpack, and a display base. There's even a full clown mask option.
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Aug 20, 2018 14:17
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Not surprised that they're getting shut down. Can't really see how Bandai's being a jackass on this one.
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Aug 20, 2018 17:13
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B-b-but their kits are really good
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Aug 20, 2018 18:46
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Serious question: if there are so many of us nerds willing to pay P-Bandai prices, why isn’t there a direct online store for Europe and the Americas? I mean Christ I’m new to this and I already tracked down one and that was pure luck. It’s also one of my fave kits.
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Aug 20, 2018 23:00
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Solkanar512 posted:Serious question: if there are so many of us nerds willing to pay P-Bandai prices, why isn’t there a direct online store for Europe and the Americas? Because Bandai is really loving dumb and sucks at international markets. How they haven't made a competent North American service in all this time is baffling. Seriously as much as I rag on bootleggers, Bandai refusing to easily expand their market is the dumbest thing.
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Aug 20, 2018 23:22
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They (or somebody) hosed up Gundam Vs pretty bad as well. It had a US release and barely anyone outside Japan plays that game regularly.
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Aug 20, 2018 23:39
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I mean I'm from Europe so I get either import-taxed to death or pay hilarious markups; a legal and official way to get gunpla in general, let alone P-bandai stuff would make me pretty happy. And in the case of this Supernova stuff I'm not even annoyed at Bandai tbh, it's clearly basically their design (but changed). Even the MB kits fall under that, but shutting down original model kits of their properties Is where I go "ehh give me an official one ok?" Like I have issues with trademark/copyright law in some ways, but I don't blame Bandai for enforcing it.
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Aug 20, 2018 23:42
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Sounds like that NA P-Bandai site redesign is next month. Really hope that opens up direct P-Bandai orders but it's ~Bandai~ so it'll be like a half dozen figures for a whole year again.
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Aug 20, 2018 23:43
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Ah drat, and I fuckin' pre-ordered that SuperNova. I'm hosed, aren't I?
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Aug 21, 2018 00:44
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Another random question. I’ve half built that MG Blitz Gundam my wife bought me, but it occurred to me that the larger size and theme might lend it to my first painting project, specifically with a base of Black 2.0. Am I crazy thinking about taking apart the torso/arms and then starting to paint? Should I look at a different Gundam for a first painting project?
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Aug 21, 2018 01:05
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Taintrunner posted:Ah drat, and I fuckin' pre-ordered that SuperNova. I'm hosed, aren't I? Not at all. GMC is legit - if poo poo goes south and they can't get the kits they'll give a refund.
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Aug 21, 2018 01:57
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I paint each part individually other than kits with a full frame in it and even then the frame is the only thing that gets painted when it's together. It's the only way really to ensure colours don't bleed out if you are changing a specific colour. I'd suggest a Hg kit for a first paint though. You will learn a lot.
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Aug 21, 2018 02:03
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TaurusOxford posted:no No! NO!! NO!!! Fuuuuuuuuuuck, I really hope they havent gotten SN yet.
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Aug 21, 2018 04:17
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Puddin posted:I paint each part individually other than kits with a full frame in it and even then the frame is the only thing that gets painted when it's together. Good call, thanks! My current experience is with painting up Warhams, so I’m a little excited painting only one of something, rather than 20.
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Aug 21, 2018 04:25
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https://twitter.com/3Jg7VllVPqV8ktv/status/1031755407616749568
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Aug 22, 2018 00:18
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 What could that possibly be?????
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Aug 22, 2018 01:26
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Arcsquad12 posted:
RB-79?
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Aug 22, 2018 02:09
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Arcsquad12 posted:
Question is, is it the original, the Stein, or the Narrative Stein?
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Aug 22, 2018 02:38
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Arcsquad12 posted:
I'm confident that's a Ball. 
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Aug 22, 2018 02:59
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Arcsquad12 posted:
Blackchamber posted:RB-79? Kaiju Cage Match posted:I'm confident that's a Ball. Are you mocking me?!
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Aug 22, 2018 03:19
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Blackchamber posted:Are you mocking me?! Nah, the shoulders are too spikey for it to be a Mock .
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Aug 22, 2018 03:24
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Arcsquad12 posted:
It's a Union Flag.
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Aug 22, 2018 03:33
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Jigglypuff from above.
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Aug 22, 2018 03:35
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Can I change my guess to one of the Apsalus' (Apsalusi? Apsaluses?)?
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Aug 22, 2018 03:40
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IT'S PIKACHU!!! No one is gonna get this reference
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