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So for the first time in *checks notes* a long time, I did some building again. Didn't line the panels, mostly because I wanted a derust, but the wings on the MG EW Wing Gundam are so heavy it needs the stand 
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ACES CURE PLANES posted:
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Does G-Self transform? No? Then it's trash. 
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Sep 27, 2019 19:34
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Phy posted:FAZZ doesn't transform. It's a ZZ that worked out. The original ZZ can transform. Therefore better 
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Sep 28, 2019 00:40
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Got a 1/144 HG Wing, and I'm curious to see how it compares to the old wing from the early days of the US boom
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iospace posted:Got a 1/144 HG Wing, and I'm curious to see how it compares to the old wing from the early days of the US boom Verdict: a lot higher quality. The elbow and knee joints are plastic instead of PC into a nub on another part, the hands are plastic, not PC, the shield actually opens up to store the beam saber, shoulders are multiple pieces, not stickers, the leg articulation improved, the rifle actually slides into a slot in the shield for bird mode, the grip folds into the rifle... I could go on I'll get some pics shortly.I think the biggest change is not using stickers for major sections but for highlights only.
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Oct 1, 2019 14:04
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ANAmal.net posted:Looking back on these kits, which I loved at the time, I'm amazed that anyone stuck with GunPla when this was our introduction to it. It's the big reason why I was hesitant to buy a 1/144. My reintroduction was buying an MG 1/100 kit. I'll probably stick to 1/144s from here on out, they're actually nice now.
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Oct 1, 2019 14:42
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Bloody Pom posted:My introduction to Gunpla was when I was still a kid, I think I had the old NG Epyon. After several years I was given an NG Exia. Epyon was one that I wanted, still sort of do. The hilarious thing is that of all the NGs I own, only one is in "decent condition". Except the nub that held the shield on broke
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Oct 2, 2019 00:33
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chiasaur11 posted:It can. I think the problem with the Wing and G non-grades was they wanted to get them out the door to the US ASAP, seeing as business was booming. It was the model equivalent of shovelware and it showed.
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Oct 2, 2019 05:17
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She's good, OP. I'm waiting on a few supplies to get in, then I'm going to try my hand at doing a custom paint job. I have the idea in my head, it's just executing it now.
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Oct 3, 2019 20:33
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Got my first RG today. It's going to be a project 
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Oct 4, 2019 20:34
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chiasaur11 posted:Which one? They've got a spread in how sturdy they are once they're done. Freedom Gundam. Was hoping for a v Gundam but alas.
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I'm sad, the HG RX-93 can't be posed left handed  It's a back-heavy unit though. e: are the decals that come stock with units dry or water applied? The RX-93 has two and those definitely have to go on. iospace fucked around with this message at 06:19 on Oct 5, 2019 |
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Oct 5, 2019 05:30
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I need to stop buying back heavy models. Also, the wing assembly on the RG freedom is cool, but it does feel fragile. Also another right handed only model
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Oct 7, 2019 15:47
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General Ironicus posted:The exception is those terrible poseable hands that are never ever going back on this thing. Gonna echo this. The MG hands, while less dexterous than the RG ones, per se, are much more stable. The other joints are cool though.
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Oct 7, 2019 19:24
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Tomorrow marks the start of my first paint project. I'm nervous but I'm using a relatively cheap MG to start.
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Oct 10, 2019 03:28
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Bill Posters posted:This is the key. Don't get disappointed when your first attempt doesn't meet your expectations. You'll learn so much from just doing it that each subsequent attempt will turn out better and better. It's that constant improvement that it just so satisfying. My biggest mistake (and I'm calling it now): bad masking. But I'm being pretty ambitious with this one but hey, gotta learn.
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Oct 10, 2019 21:11
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Found an RG Zeta 
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Oct 12, 2019 19:29
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Well, my painting took a turn when my can of primer ran out.  I bought backup cans of the other colors, now.
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Oct 17, 2019 19:37
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Azubah posted:I kinda want the F90, anyone know of a place where I can get it without bullshit prices? This but with a ReZEL
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Oct 18, 2019 15:25
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Are they still making ReZELs or is that a single run?
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Oct 19, 2019 19:29
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Painting isn't quite done yet, but enough to get some assembly done:
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Oct 21, 2019 22:16
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Yeah, when painting my GM, I was able to break a stuck part free pretty easily
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Oct 22, 2019 19:28
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Having now tried a panel line wash for the first time, holy crap it's great. Also having built the MG Alex 2.0, it's great.
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Oct 26, 2019 19:47
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K Prime posted:Finished my first perfect grade! 
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Oct 26, 2019 23:38
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Question regarding clear coat: how long should you let it sit before putting the wash on? I let the parts I'm practicing on sit overnight, but was curious how quickly you can start with the lining.
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Oct 27, 2019 17:41
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Droyer posted:I made a robot! Is that the ver.ka?
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Oct 28, 2019 01:40
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It's a beast of a build, eh?
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Oct 28, 2019 01:43
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TaurusOxford posted:It's easily identifiable as the ver ka. cause the original was literally unable to point the gun straight. Did not know this!
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Oct 28, 2019 02:00
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LibrarianCroaker posted:I dig the ZZ's goofy oversized beam sabers They're so big, to the point where the "blade" is taller than the unit without the backpack.
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Oct 28, 2019 19:17
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I want that GM Sniper II/RX-79(G) mashup. E: because it was a reverse snipe: Gripweed posted:And a wave of P-Bandai releases
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Finished my ZZ Ver.Ka. I'm pleasantly surprised: for being a build with a complex transformation gimmick, it's sturdier than I would have thought. I want a Nu Ver.Ka now.
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Droyer posted:
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fellow ZZ ver. ka builder! The transformation isn't very fun, is it?
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Ok, so question: I'm going to be building the RG Nu Gundam, and I want to panel line wash everything. So, the question is: If I apply sufficient amount of lacquer clear coat to the underframe, would it be safe to put a wash on? Or should I not bother and use a marker?
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Puddin posted:I would advise testing out laquer on the runner that the frame pieces come off first. Laquer can cause bare plastic to crumble. Alright. I didn't seem to have problems with clear coating an HGUC RX-78NT-1, but I'm guessing different models can have different results for plastic comp?
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Alright. I love the RX-93 and want to sort of go all out on this kit (not going to do a paint job on it though, mind you). Seriously, I think it's the funnel "curtain" on the back that takes it from "relatively plain" to "epic badass"
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Oct 30, 2019 05:39
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Yeah, I find it much easier to wash the feet as opposed to marker. Then I remembered that it's a super dark blue in which it doesn't show up at all on.
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Neddy Seagoon posted:It's a Real Grade. They've got a very specific aesthetic of sliding plates on the inner frame. The interesting thing is they don't have pre-assembled joints in the more recent RGs. The Nu only has the funnel hinges pre made.
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Paper Kaiju posted:Finally started work on my RG Sazabi, and I've got to say I'm really liking not have the premolded inner frames. It's making the build much more enjoyable than previous RGs, and it actually feels more sturdy. I can't wait to see this old girl when she's finished. I had that same thought with the RX-93. It really feels like a 1/144 MG now in that aspect, with a few key joints premade, like the funnels for the Nu.
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