You guys have got me wanting to give this another shot. I built a 1/144 Deathscythe and 1/100 (maybe?) Wing Zero about, oh, 16 years ago, but haven't built anything since then. I'd like to try my hand at a 1/100, but I don't know what to get. I don't have any particular affinity for the source material. This sort of aesthetic (http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/3568/figma+Black+Lotus.html) trips my trigger, but that's a Figma and I don't know if there are any product lines in a similar vein. That black canine looking Zoids thing in the OP looks pretty cool, too.
Any recommendations?
If you're a Wing fan, there are quite a few good 1/100 kits out there.
Figma are figurines, by the way, not model kits. If you want something in that vein, I would suggest looking at kits from the Reconguista in G line, tho I don't know if there are any 1/100 kits in it (I've seen only 1/144 scale).
The current model line (from Iron-Blooded Orphans) has some pretty neat kits too, tho again, mostly 1/144 scale.
At the end of this video, the guy is comparing two kits. What scale is the smaller one? Because I watched a video of it being assembled, and it is disappointingly small. Is that 1/144?
At the end of this video, the guy is comparing two kits. What scale is the smaller one? Because I watched a video of it being assembled, and it is disappointingly small. Is that 1/144?
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So last week I bought a HGUC Victory 2 Assault Buster online and built it. This is because my Hobbytown's ordering system listed it as discontinued or Out of Production or something. Imagine my surprise when I go in today and find that the store owner has a V2AB waiting for me... and my shame when I tell him that, after he finally got one, I'd already got one from somewhere else.
Now I feel like an ass. :bigfrown:
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TonkkaSome one in the club tonightHas stolen my ideas.Registered Userregular
Okay, so I have not touched one of these kits since I ruined a Patlabor when I was in high school. I have acquired a bit more patience since then, and I want to try this again.
HOWEVER. . .
I am interested in actually painting these (I have arcrylic paints for miniatures I plan on using), and wanted to know if there are any resources on how to go about this. My main concern would be the primer coat. I have an idea as how to go about it, but if there is a known process I would love to explore an alternative method to what I'm thinking of.
Okay, so I have not touched one of these kits since I ruined a Patlabor when I was in high school. I have acquired a bit more patience since then, and I want to try this again.
HOWEVER. . .
I am interested in actually painting these (I have arcrylic paints for miniatures I plan on using), and wanted to know if there are any resources on how to go about this. My main concern would be the primer coat. I have an idea as how to go about it, but if there is a known process I would love to explore an alternative method to what I'm thinking of.
Okay, so I have not touched one of these kits since I ruined a Patlabor when I was in high school. I have acquired a bit more patience since then, and I want to try this again.
HOWEVER. . .
I am interested in actually painting these (I have arcrylic paints for miniatures I plan on using), and wanted to know if there are any resources on how to go about this. My main concern would be the primer coat. I have an idea as how to go about it, but if there is a known process I would love to explore an alternative method to what I'm thinking of.
Partially disassemble and prime away. As long as you put a good protective top-coat before you reassemble, it shouldn't be an issue. For pegs, you can cut them on an angle which will let you force the pieces back together later, and insure that they peg won't come loose.
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I only trim pegs for something that I want to fill a seam line on. Otherwise I find it easier to just take the pieces off, semi-assemble, and then disassemble the pegged parts and rebuild around the piece they'd fit too. It let's me paint the section of the Gundam as a unit.
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Man, I've found gunpla guides like super complicate things.
Like a good pair of clippers and a craft knife will leave zero nubs, you shouldn't need to sand paper it.
And some painting guides recommend enamel paints, which are literally satan, especially when acrylics work fine.
Or sealing seams with plastic glue and sanding when some green stuff and a sculpting tool are much cleaner and less noticeable.
Even line markers (which are actually super usefull) can be bypassed if you have good brush control. (And if your confident I would, more choice of colours gives better shading)
Okay, so I have not touched one of these kits since I ruined a Patlabor when I was in high school. I have acquired a bit more patience since then, and I want to try this again.
HOWEVER. . .
I am interested in actually painting these (I have arcrylic paints for miniatures I plan on using), and wanted to know if there are any resources on how to go about this. My main concern would be the primer coat. I have an idea as how to go about it, but if there is a known process I would love to explore an alternative method to what I'm thinking of.
PATLABOR! YOU SAID PATLABOR!! I AM EXCITE!
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Okay, so I have not touched one of these kits since I ruined a Patlabor when I was in high school. I have acquired a bit more patience since then, and I want to try this again.
HOWEVER. . .
I am interested in actually painting these (I have arcrylic paints for miniatures I plan on using), and wanted to know if there are any resources on how to go about this. My main concern would be the primer coat. I have an idea as how to go about it, but if there is a known process I would love to explore an alternative method to what I'm thinking of.
oh damn you reminded me there are patlabor models
I wanna get some patlabor models
PATLABOR!! YOU SAID PATLA-
okay I'll stop now, my love of Patlabor should not be forced upon others, that's not nice.
I wonder, would it be alright to post pictures of metal model kits from Star Wars in this lovely Gundam thread?
Okay, so I have not touched one of these kits since I ruined a Patlabor when I was in high school. I have acquired a bit more patience since then, and I want to try this again.
HOWEVER. . .
I am interested in actually painting these (I have arcrylic paints for miniatures I plan on using), and wanted to know if there are any resources on how to go about this. My main concern would be the primer coat. I have an idea as how to go about it, but if there is a known process I would love to explore an alternative method to what I'm thinking of.
oh damn you reminded me there are patlabor models
I wanna get some patlabor models
PATLABOR!! YOU SAID PATLA-
okay I'll stop now, my love of Patlabor should not be forced upon others, that's not nice.
I wonder, would it be alright to post pictures of metal model kits from Star Wars in this lovely Gundam thread?
Do it!
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Donovan PuppyfuckerA dagger in the dark isworth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered Userregular
I shall! I just have to finish ruining oops I mean attempting to build this X-Wing then I will snap some photos. But first, bed.
Schwalbe Graze completed! Not a bad way to spend $15 bucks.
As expected, it's a fairly small compared to some of the other stuff on my shelf. Seems like the 1/100 scale is closer to a Transformers Voyager/Masterpiece. But that's okay! I bought this to get a sense of what it's like to put one of these together. It's a lot of fun, this model in particular is mostly dark gray and blue so I don't think it'd benefit much from panel lining. I also didn't wash the pieces, but that's more a concern if you're planning to paint I think?
The kit does seem quite a bit better quality than the last one I did, but I shouldn't be surprised. I think I'll definitely pick up the 1/100 Barbatos next month.
Schwalbe Graze completed! Not a bad way to spend $15 bucks.
As expected, it's a fairly small compared to some of the other stuff on my shelf. Seems like the 1/100 scale is closer to a Transformers Voyager/Masterpiece. But that's okay! I bought this to get a sense of what it's like to put one of these together. It's a lot of fun, this model in particular is mostly dark gray and blue so I don't think it'd benefit much from panel lining. I also didn't wash the pieces, but that's more a concern if you're planning to paint I think?
The kit does seem quite a bit better quality than the last one I did, but I shouldn't be surprised. I think I'll definitely pick up the 1/100 Barbatos next month.
Yeah, the Wing kits are kind of hot garbage in comparison to even the first HGUCs, let alone modern stuff.
Your first real grade might drive you insane when you see how it works.
Building the RG Destiny Gundam currently. Damn those things are smooth.
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Okay, just pretend I wrote about 20 valid excuses for taking so long here and just ignore that I don't actually have a real excuse for why this took so long, but ta-da:
You can clearly see where I am terribad at making such tiny models, for instance there is one piece of the R2 droid behind the cockpit missing because it broke off as I was trying to make that piece connect to the piece that connects it to the underside of the cockpit top shell. Two of the engine exhausts are mounted upside down because I didn't read the instructions closely enough and fitted the top left nacelle where the bottom right should be and vice-versa!
There's also my apparent total inability to use a DSLR...
Yep, not all grades and scales match up like that. The 1/100 Iron Blooded Orphans kits are good examples. They are No Grade, even though they're 1/100.
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If you're a Wing fan, there are quite a few good 1/100 kits out there.
The Heavyarms
and Tallgeese
are personal favorites.
Figma are figurines, by the way, not model kits. If you want something in that vein, I would suggest looking at kits from the Reconguista in G line, tho I don't know if there are any 1/100 kits in it (I've seen only 1/144 scale).
The current model line (from Iron-Blooded Orphans) has some pretty neat kits too, tho again, mostly 1/144 scale.
1/144's are about five to six inches tall.
Larger kit is 1/100
I prefer small kits like 1/144.
But if large kits are you thing....
The guy on the right, the Nightingale, is pretty epic.
i did some panel lining, too. it was my first time and at first i thought the lines would be too dark and noisy
but now that it's all lined it looks pretty nice
also the instructions it's standing on is my next kit
Yeah, the Brewers suits really benefit from panel lining.
And the Montero is an excellent choice. I've built three!
Why I fear the ocean.
gundamwise, you might like some of the designs in 00
like this guy
or this guy
you might also look into kotobukiya's offerings, though maybe not right away (more expensive n stuff)
Jehuty
Apparition
Guarlion
Astranagant
The Dorado is a pretty radical design as well.
Now I feel like an ass. :bigfrown:
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HOWEVER. . .
I am interested in actually painting these (I have arcrylic paints for miniatures I plan on using), and wanted to know if there are any resources on how to go about this. My main concern would be the primer coat. I have an idea as how to go about it, but if there is a known process I would love to explore an alternative method to what I'm thinking of.
Gonna put together the Klim Mick space Jahannam and the Gaeon I've had sitting around for months.
oh damn you reminded me there are patlabor models
I wanna get some patlabor models
Partially disassemble and prime away. As long as you put a good protective top-coat before you reassemble, it shouldn't be an issue. For pegs, you can cut them on an angle which will let you force the pieces back together later, and insure that they peg won't come loose.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gunpla/comments/kzg5v/the_big_list_of_gunpla_tutorials_resources_100/
Like a good pair of clippers and a craft knife will leave zero nubs, you shouldn't need to sand paper it.
And some painting guides recommend enamel paints, which are literally satan, especially when acrylics work fine.
Or sealing seams with plastic glue and sanding when some green stuff and a sculpting tool are much cleaner and less noticeable.
Even line markers (which are actually super usefull) can be bypassed if you have good brush control. (And if your confident I would, more choice of colours gives better shading)
I'll post photos of everything when I'm all done.
PATLABOR! YOU SAID PATLABOR!! I AM EXCITE!
PATLABOR!! YOU SAID PATLA-
okay I'll stop now, my love of Patlabor should not be forced upon others, that's not nice.
I wonder, would it be alright to post pictures of metal model kits from Star Wars in this lovely Gundam thread?
Do it!
As expected, it's a fairly small compared to some of the other stuff on my shelf. Seems like the 1/100 scale is closer to a Transformers Voyager/Masterpiece. But that's okay! I bought this to get a sense of what it's like to put one of these together. It's a lot of fun, this model in particular is mostly dark gray and blue so I don't think it'd benefit much from panel lining. I also didn't wash the pieces, but that's more a concern if you're planning to paint I think?
The kit does seem quite a bit better quality than the last one I did, but I shouldn't be surprised. I think I'll definitely pick up the 1/100 Barbatos next month.
Yeah, the Wing kits are kind of hot garbage in comparison to even the first HGUCs, let alone modern stuff.
Your first real grade might drive you insane when you see how it works.
I recommend the 00. So nice.
Why I fear the ocean.
You can clearly see where I am terribad at making such tiny models, for instance there is one piece of the R2 droid behind the cockpit missing because it broke off as I was trying to make that piece connect to the piece that connects it to the underside of the cockpit top shell. Two of the engine exhausts are mounted upside down because I didn't read the instructions closely enough and fitted the top left nacelle where the bottom right should be and vice-versa!
There's also my apparent total inability to use a DSLR...
Says the battleship modeller.
Speaking of tiny models, I finished this years ago now and I really need to get around to buying a display box for it.
No seriously how do you make stuff this tiny? Tweezers?
they had these awesome glass dome enclosures with little magnification lenses for each piece
It actually wasn't that bad! The most difficult part was scoring the little folks to articulate them without dismembering them.
It puts the cockpit in, or it gets the hose again!
That is uh... that is a bit larger of a box.
What have I gotten myself into...
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Edit: Also, I guess scale/grade aren't directly related? The review I saw said this wasn't a Master Grade kit, but it's definitely 1/100.