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Got my first high grade kits today at Ottawa comic con. The booth guy was super helpful. Got myself an RX-79[G]EZ-8 Gundam and a YMS-07B-0 Prototype Gouf tactical demonstrator. He didn't have the Gouf custom but close enough. Time to break out the knife and cut my hands open.
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Finished up my ez8 hg. Took me about four hours. Biggest pain was applying the decals. I have big hands so I had to carefully fenagle them into place using a toothpick. Trim is a little rough in places and I accidentally put the hip joints in backwards which required a fix, but overall I am satisfied. Now onto the gouf prototype
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May 14, 2016 17:26
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Just Droyer being a control freak.
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May 15, 2016 19:33
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Got a question about joints. Some of the joints on my hg kits are loose, leaving legs or hands limp wristed. Is there a way to tighten these up? Additionally a question about the waist skirts on zeon models. The gouf model I have has very loose frontal skirts that only have one ball joint to attach them and even then easily popped out of place. How can I reinforce these without making things too tight?
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May 16, 2016 23:38
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Apart from the wobbly hands, my HG builds went well for a first time, and I don't feel too overwhelmed. I think I'll consider a master grade or a real grade for my next build. Please tell me if you think I'm jumping the gun.
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May 17, 2016 02:40
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Swagger Dagger posted:You can do it! I think I'll go with a real grade then. I'd like to keep most of my models the same size for obsessive compulsive reasons.
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May 17, 2016 02:53
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BlitzBlast posted:You'll get over it in time. Also get ready for some small rear end parts. Honestly, this is actually a lot less frustrating than Warhammer models. Being able to just snap things together and go back and fix mistakes is a godsend compared to working with plastic cement.
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May 17, 2016 03:35
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Ka0 posted:Are there any plans to release Origin MGs beyond the RX-79. I would love to see a Zaku I. Seems likely. I saw a bunch of the mobile suit discovery line the other day at comic con. One of them looked like a proto zaku 1, so I'm sure they'd make another one
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May 17, 2016 04:40
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I'm looking at the MS-06F Zaku II Real Grade, because if I'm gonna get a Zaku, I might as well get a good one. I'd considered getting the Char custom Zaku RG, but I saw the HG Origin Zaku for Char and it looks awesome.
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May 17, 2016 06:57
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Speaking of rg, I got myself the rg rx-178 mk ii kit. Will see how things go
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May 19, 2016 22:32
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Finished the main body of the Real Grade RX-178. Still need to do decals and make the weapons, but overall I am quite happy how it turned out. Toughest part was doing the tubing on the calves, the wire didn't want to stay put long enough for me to seal it in. Alongside Ez8 and the Prototype Gouf. Still need to finish decals on them as well. and as a bonus: 
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May 20, 2016 19:01
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Whats the consensus on the HGUC Gerbera Tetra?
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May 25, 2016 18:25
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Went ahead and ordered my second Real Grade, the MS-06F Zaku II. My RX-178 build went great, so I'm moving onto some grunt suits. When I drop by the store, I might also pick up the Gouf Custom, or the Thunderbolt Zaku, because holy poo poo that thing looks sexy. A question on detailing. I've been using a .005 micron pen to detail panel lines, but I don't have the steadiest hand. I've considered doing the inkwash technique, but I don't know how I'd go about doing it. Using the pen means I have some wobbly spots, but it is easy to clean off while it's still fresh. Arc Hammer fucked around with this message at 09:50 on May 26, 2016 |
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May 26, 2016 09:32
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ACES CURE PLANES posted:I just wanted a straight-out-of-MGS REX, not a jungle camo I've been following your progress on this for a little while now, and I have to ask just what in god's name this monstrosity is supposed to be?
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May 28, 2016 21:12
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Monaghan posted:God drat do I love the anime north nominoichi. I got all of this stuff for only 200 dollars Did you happen to pick those up from the Toys on Fire booth? You didn't see them selling an rg zaku 2 did you? I ask because I ordered one from them, went over to their store to pick it up, and discovered they'd taken their entire stock to AN in Toronto, taking my order with them. Arc Hammer fucked around with this message at 02:38 on May 31, 2016 |
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May 31, 2016 01:21
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Monaghan posted:nope. Only thing I bought from a dealer was the hg nobel gundam from silver snail. Okay, just thought I'd ask. I like buying from them but that was a screwup on their end. Got an email apologizing for the mixup.
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Jun 2, 2016 19:03
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 My Prototype Gouf found a friend. This kit is pretty drat solid. Only 90 degrees of elbow movement, but the thing is chunky and easy to pose. Now onto the RG Zaku II.
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Jun 3, 2016 07:50
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On the topic of topcoating, if I were to use a matte finish, would that go on before or after sticker decals? I wonder if the film on the decals would be covered up by the matte, or if it would stick out more if I placed them on top of the finish.
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Jun 4, 2016 02:47
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Midjack posted:After. Decals need a smooth surface to adhere. The matte will help mask the film as a bonus. Okay cool. The gouf pic I put up above was halfway done the decals and is now complete. So it would be good now for a spray down
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Jun 4, 2016 03:05
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 Finished the main body of the RG Zaku II. This thing can crouch like a pro. Puts Ez8 and the MK II to shame in that category. There were some fiddly bits I decided to superglue around the wrists, but once I get the weapons finished it remains to be seen how well that patch job will hold up. Also, the feet are super articulated, so sometimes it's a bit tricky to get a flat contact point. But I love the spring cables for the leg tubes, and the fact that the mono=eye self swivels when you move the head. Gonna decal and panel line it next.
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Jun 5, 2016 05:12
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I found a piece that I think dropped off of my RG Zaku II, but I looked over the piece list in the instructions, and I looked all over the model, and I can't see where it might have come from. It just dropped into my lap. Arc Hammer fucked around with this message at 23:44 on Jun 7, 2016 |
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Jun 7, 2016 23:27
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Sazabi posted:Is it the same color as the zaku? Can you post a pick? Does it have pegs? This is the best picture I could get. I'm not sure what it is. 
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Jun 7, 2016 23:44
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muike posted:is that the butthole cover for the stand hole No, It's far too small, and the RG Zaku II doesn't have a butthole on the main body. It attaches to one which then attaches to an action base.
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Jun 8, 2016 00:45
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zelah posted:Is it a plug that you have to pull out for the arm or leg inner frame assembly? Might be the one you pull out of the arm assembly. You're probably right it looks like it slots in
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Jun 8, 2016 02:16
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Has anyone built Char's Origin Zaku II? I'm debating between getting it or the RG version. Right now it's a matter of price. The main point of contention apart from that is the head sculpt, because I really like the RG Zaku II sculpt over the HGUC head sculpt.
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Jun 10, 2016 21:54
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http://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2015/08/p-bandai-hg-1144-prototype-gouf-msd.html Goddamn. If this keeps up I might as well label my collection the Gouf Troop and occasional other mobile suit. I wish I could paint as well as that, but a Gouf with a gun! And if it wasn't a sold out exclusive. Arc Hammer fucked around with this message at 08:44 on Jun 12, 2016 |
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Jun 12, 2016 08:23
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Suzaku posted:Well, that does it. I need to stop putting off getting that Gouf. You should check out the Prototype Gouf as well and compare the two. That kit is great except for the side skirts. For some reason the front panel of the skirts are not attached to the crotch but to the rear side skirts, so they tend to fall off a lot.
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Jun 13, 2016 21:15
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That big centerpiece model is asking me to go at it with a hobby knife. Even my Gouf Prototype I made when I started doesn't look that bad.
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Jun 16, 2016 05:19
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Bimmi posted:Wait, they made B&N employees build the kits themselves? That's not just idiotic, it borders on the sadistic. You know you'd still do it if it was your hobby and your job. Poor buggers who don't do gunpla would be screwed but you could carve out a market for yourself. Blue table painting for gunpla
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Jun 16, 2016 08:07
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Neurolimal posted:I'd disagree there, at least for the Z'Gok; their inner-frames come pre-built on the sprues, and the majority of your work is just putting armor onto said skeleton. The earlier RG kits have some issues with loose parts. I've already lost the trigger finger for my RG Zaku II and had to swap it out for the solid gun hand. Ironically, without the trigger finger, it actually holds the heat hawk better because I can wrap the thumb around properly. The Gundam MK II RG is a lot better for stability, but again, those manipulator hands are very fragile, and the beam sabers do not fit in them well at all. I want my next RG to be one of the Zephyranthes variants, though I've heard they have some loose parts around the Core booster.
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Jun 17, 2016 20:43
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BlitzBlast posted:
Uuuuugh, I just put all the stickers on my Gundam MK II and it took me three hours and was finicky and now it looks really good, kill me uuugh! 
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Jun 19, 2016 20:35
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gently caress ankle guards on Gundam type suits. Except for the Ez8. That is all.
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Jun 22, 2016 18:16
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The mk ii is a great kit. Really solid construction
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Jun 23, 2016 02:26
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BizarroAzrael posted:Well, my country just shat the bed, I may not be able to afford Gunpla for a while. Enjoy not paying the EU 350 million (allegedly according to idiots) a week so you can instead pay double that as fees for imports skyrocket!
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Jun 24, 2016 13:32
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Red Bones posted:Without the EU holding us back, obviously we'll finally be able to secure that cushy tariff-free gunpla trade deal with Japan. The most important aspect of the tpp trade deal. Though you guys will have to go via the north pole
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Jun 24, 2016 14:54
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I found the rg zaku 2 piping rather easy actually. They pop on quite smoothly and having them on flexible coils instead of solid plastic makes posing so much better. The big problem with the zaku for me were the flimsy trigger and three finger hands and the rear bicep pieces which like to come loose
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Jun 26, 2016 21:42
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Does anyone know if there are anymore kits in the Origin line coming out? I watched some videos about the Origin Zaku 1 and the articulation on it looks great. My Origin Char suit hasn't arrived yet but it's got me excited. Also, is there a Gunpla equivalent of THIN YOUR PAINTS?
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Jun 28, 2016 01:18
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chiasaur11 posted:As in unannounced, or just in general? I noticed the Local Type Gundam coming out in July and it looks awesome. I'm more curious about later stuff like an Origin version of the GM or a Gelgoog. There's bound to be a regular Zaku II around the corner, since they did the Black Tri-Stars and Char suits,
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Jun 28, 2016 03:00
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I doubt I would ever collect pg kits but maybe get one as a centerpiece.
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Jun 28, 2016 21:10
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Got a question regarding front skirts. My HGUC Ez8 has front skirts that move together. If I cut them apart so they move individually, will that make them fall out or will they still be held in by the rest of the waist construction? I don't want to make a cut I might regret.
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