ABS and PS being types of plastics, ABS is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and PS is polystyrene, they react differently to different types of plastic cements and such
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AthenorBattle Hardened OptimistThe Skies of HiigaraRegistered Userregular
I'll take a look at my manuals tomorrow and see if I can make some recommendations, though I am not the best at repairing things.
I'd highly recommend using like a thumbtack pin or something to strengthen the piece, if you have a pin vise. That way you aren't relying entirely on the welded plastic.
I spent four hours today driving around the island looking for better sanding options.
I also now have a tackle tiny toolbox.
The new hotness for sanding is glass files but you should probably just get whatever is on Amazon instead of the $50 Gunprimer kit.
I have tried both a Random Generic Amazon Glass File, and - because my curiosity got the better of me - the $50 Gunprimer kit.
They are nowhere near the same ballpark.
It's possible that there are different Random Generic Amazon Glass Files, and I just got the wrong one, and a different one would be better. What the Random Generic Amazon Glass File did do for me was scratch up the entire surface that I was trying to file. The Gunprimer Raser did make some scratches when I was being careless, but it was day and night compared to the Amazon file.
The best explanation of the difference between the two types of files that I've seen is in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rV7CbOYkY0
Starts around the 3:45 mark.
I, like everyone else, watched that video from the YouTuber Citrus, where he ridicules how expensive the Gunprimer set is and says that you can get the same results for $5. I, like everyone else, felt the same outrage towards Gunprimer. From what I have actually experienced, though, the results are decidedly not the same. I don't know if the Gunprimer set is "worth" $50 or whatever, but in my experience the cheap nail buffer is not an equivalent replacement. Maybe I got the wrong file, or used it wrong, certainly possible.
Oh, and I liked the foam buffers in that set so much that I bought more later on. Again, I might be a dummy who's blinded by brand names. I for sure agree that all the Gunprimer stuff is expensive, and that not everyone can afford to buy into it.
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AthenorBattle Hardened OptimistThe Skies of HiigaraRegistered Userregular
... No joke, I trust people on this forum more than some random vid on the internet. Going to the glass file I got was a massive jump in quality... maybe I'll give this a shot. I've spent more on less.
Before you do anything rash, I do want to draw attention to the fact that I am VERY far from an expert at this kind of thing. I still end up with nub marks so it's not like this thing is magic (that probably has more to do with my lack of patience for sanding).
On the other hand, I am curious to see another real, live human being (as opposed to a YouTuber) use it, and hear what their thoughts are. It would be useful to have another datapoint, especially on something that is expensive enough that it can't be an automatic recommend. And, hey, maybe trying a new tool will be an excuse for you to temporarily step out of your slump and build some stuff, Athenor.
EDIT: I will say that I spent a lot of time watching different video reviews of the Raser before buying it. The video I linked above really sold me on it by demonstrating that there's an actual, physical difference between it and the cheaper glass buffers. Also, I'm fortunate enough to have the disposable income to buy it without feeling stressed out about the money, and that part of it can't be ignored, either.
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AthenorBattle Hardened OptimistThe Skies of HiigaraRegistered Userregular
true. I'm in a similar boat, when I want to be. I also tried my hardest to find a glass file that was micro or nano-sized for its surface, so that it was as shallow as possible. Takes longer to remove things, but.
Having used a few different glass files, the gunprimer one is really nice to work with. I would recommend it so, you probably don't need to spend extra money on the specialized sanding sponges and rags they give you in the deluxe kit.
That is my results after cutting as much of the nub as I could with the USA Gundam Store single blade nippers and using just the tip for a little bit with the same file linked in the video.
yeah sazabi is a pretty large fella, I actually thought it was larger than it is in comparison to the nu gundam but I guess the nu gundam is also pretty big
Hmm - seems I didn't realize the Barzam and the AOZ Reboot Barzam are different kits
Are they very different builds? the Reboot was a P-Bandai and I don't think I want it bad enough to brave eBay prices, but is the regular HGUC Barzam a decent kit? I suppose I'll only be out 20 bucks so it's not a huge loss if not
miscellaneousinsanitygrass grows, birds fly, sun shines,and brother, i hurt peopleRegistered Userregular
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they're pretty distinct while both being a take on the same base design, no shared molds and different joint arrangements, i think overall i slightly had a better time with the regular barzam just because some of the AOZ 'zam is finicky
my only complaints with the HGUC are with its proportions, otherwise it's fine
I have pinned plastic things by using a needle, heating it up first under a flame (while holding it with pliers or (reverse) tweezers that have an insulated handle) and pushing it in the plastic.
The needle makes a nice hole, but I do retract the needle. Then I used cutting pliers (sorry, don’t know the correct English word for it) to either snap a needle, a pin, a piece of paper clip as the actual pin used in the model. A thumbtack piece should also work.
Just be very careful when cutting your piece of pin that the parts that gets cut off does fly somewhere (reverse tweezers are good for weighing it down).
It’s pretty sturdy; I once had to pin a big weighty arm onto a metal model of a troll or something, and the paperclip pin worked perfectly fine.
I did buy this model earlier in the year and did plan on getting the decals he talks about but I did not know you also could rename your ship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R-KEKliNq0
AthenorBattle Hardened OptimistThe Skies of HiigaraRegistered Userregular
Oh shit! Those official? Because they are gorgeous!
*checks his orders*
Damn. I got the RG Destiny Gundam, MG Turn-A gundam, and MG Eclipse Gundam's extra wings/effects, but not a Freedom Gundam... in fact, I don't think I have a Freedom anywhere.
Oh shit! Those official? Because they are gorgeous!
*checks his orders*
Damn. I got the RG Destiny Gundam, MG Turn-A gundam, and MG Eclipse Gundam's extra wings/effects, but not a Freedom Gundam... in fact, I don't think I have a Freedom anywhere.
Dark Raven XLaugh hard, run fast,be kindRegistered Userregular
I suffered temporary insanity on eBay the last couple weeks and have ended up with a surplus situation... Grabbed a buncha AoZ kits - the MG Advanced Hazel, Hazel II, Owsla, Hrududu, Primrose and Shield Booster Expansion.
So. The goal was an Owsla, but I couldn't get one at a fair price, so I grabbed all the components to make it... and then found an Owsla at a fair price, oops! I believe I can use the expansion pack kits to make some cool support vehicles, but I'm not sure what to do with the extra Gundams - I know I want at least one built as a Hazel Custom, and currently have the Hazel II built as that basic Custom, with a Quel backpack as a placeholder, it looks p.neat!
One's gonna be the Owsla, naturally. Third one should be...? Not sure yet! But having built this one, definitely gonna be painting it in Titans colors, this actually looks super cool. A lotta AoZ art I've seen also has yellow pinstripe color schemes that could look good too:
Oh brilliant
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Dark Raven XLaugh hard, run fast,be kindRegistered Userregular
Peeb RG EVA 01! Looks amazing. I also painted the silver parts and used Delpi Decal waterslides in place of the stickers
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You also might be able to pin it and make it even stronger.
They're the parts from F which is a harder plastic
I'd highly recommend using like a thumbtack pin or something to strengthen the piece, if you have a pin vise. That way you aren't relying entirely on the welded plastic.
It's dumb but this very concept just blew my mind.
Edit: I got way too excited for something that turns out to be much more difficult than I thought.
We've all done this at some point. My recommended fix for something like this is to pin it, which is what Athenor was alluding to.
You don't need green stuff like in this video, but the rest is solid.
They are nowhere near the same ballpark.
It's possible that there are different Random Generic Amazon Glass Files, and I just got the wrong one, and a different one would be better. What the Random Generic Amazon Glass File did do for me was scratch up the entire surface that I was trying to file. The Gunprimer Raser did make some scratches when I was being careless, but it was day and night compared to the Amazon file.
The best explanation of the difference between the two types of files that I've seen is in this video:
Starts around the 3:45 mark.
I, like everyone else, watched that video from the YouTuber Citrus, where he ridicules how expensive the Gunprimer set is and says that you can get the same results for $5. I, like everyone else, felt the same outrage towards Gunprimer. From what I have actually experienced, though, the results are decidedly not the same. I don't know if the Gunprimer set is "worth" $50 or whatever, but in my experience the cheap nail buffer is not an equivalent replacement. Maybe I got the wrong file, or used it wrong, certainly possible.
Oh, and I liked the foam buffers in that set so much that I bought more later on. Again, I might be a dummy who's blinded by brand names. I for sure agree that all the Gunprimer stuff is expensive, and that not everyone can afford to buy into it.
On the other hand, I am curious to see another real, live human being (as opposed to a YouTuber) use it, and hear what their thoughts are. It would be useful to have another datapoint, especially on something that is expensive enough that it can't be an automatic recommend. And, hey, maybe trying a new tool will be an excuse for you to temporarily step out of your slump and build some stuff, Athenor.
EDIT: I will say that I spent a lot of time watching different video reviews of the Raser before buying it. The video I linked above really sold me on it by demonstrating that there's an actual, physical difference between it and the cheaper glass buffers. Also, I'm fortunate enough to have the disposable income to buy it without feeling stressed out about the money, and that part of it can't be ignored, either.
He's just a funky looking robot and I dig that
That is my results after cutting as much of the nub as I could with the USA Gundam Store single blade nippers and using just the tip for a little bit with the same file linked in the video.
So this is bigger than I expected.
The crotch was bigger than most things I build
Are they very different builds? the Reboot was a P-Bandai and I don't think I want it bad enough to brave eBay prices, but is the regular HGUC Barzam a decent kit? I suppose I'll only be out 20 bucks so it's not a huge loss if not
they're pretty distinct while both being a take on the same base design, no shared molds and different joint arrangements, i think overall i slightly had a better time with the regular barzam just because some of the AOZ 'zam is finicky
my only complaints with the HGUC are with its proportions, otherwise it's fine
I have pinned plastic things by using a needle, heating it up first under a flame (while holding it with pliers or (reverse) tweezers that have an insulated handle) and pushing it in the plastic.
The needle makes a nice hole, but I do retract the needle. Then I used cutting pliers (sorry, don’t know the correct English word for it) to either snap a needle, a pin, a piece of paper clip as the actual pin used in the model. A thumbtack piece should also work.
Just be very careful when cutting your piece of pin that the parts that gets cut off does fly somewhere (reverse tweezers are good for weighing it down).
It’s pretty sturdy; I once had to pin a big weighty arm onto a metal model of a troll or something, and the paperclip pin worked perfectly fine.
https://imgur.com/a/RpZZSdf
*checks his orders*
Damn. I got the RG Destiny Gundam, MG Turn-A gundam, and MG Eclipse Gundam's extra wings/effects, but not a Freedom Gundam... in fact, I don't think I have a Freedom anywhere.
Please give some other suits some love Bandai
Yeah, maybe a Turn A variant or something, you have the whole alphabet to get through
Official, yes. But China only, apparently.
So. The goal was an Owsla, but I couldn't get one at a fair price, so I grabbed all the components to make it... and then found an Owsla at a fair price, oops! I believe I can use the expansion pack kits to make some cool support vehicles, but I'm not sure what to do with the extra Gundams - I know I want at least one built as a Hazel Custom, and currently have the Hazel II built as that basic Custom, with a Quel backpack as a placeholder, it looks p.neat!
One's gonna be the Owsla, naturally. Third one should be...? Not sure yet! But having built this one, definitely gonna be painting it in Titans colors, this actually looks super cool. A lotta AoZ art I've seen also has yellow pinstripe color schemes that could look good too:
RIP to the standard release version.
Rock Band DLC | GW:OttW - arrcd | WLD - Thortar
https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2022/05/02/one-weird-trick
(no, my credit card hasn't been stolen, but yes, my credit card statements are often full of Gunpla/Warhammer/MtG)