How'd you find the build process? I'd heard some rumblings that it's kind of a bear to build.
Process was largely fine, but the arms and connection between torso and waist are both looser than I'd like. Not a huge deal since I usually just pose it and leave it alone
Got my niece her own model and paint and brushes. Man, the Bearguy is way bigger than I thought.
Is time a gift or punishment?
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turtleantGunpla Dadis the best.Registered Userregular
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Hey Gunpla thread, if I'm going to be spray painting a part do I need to sand the whole thing, or just make sure there are no rough edges/nub marks/etc?
I'm going to be using Tamiya brand TS series spray paint if that matters.
Hey Gunpla thread, if I'm going to be spray painting a part do I need to sand the whole thing, or just make sure there are no rough edges/nub marks/etc?
It depends on how meticulous you want to get. Sanding the entire thing isn't a requirement. If you want your paint to be crazy smooth and later want it to be hyper glossy, you can sand the whole thing to a very fine degree. Otherwise, just getting rid of the obvious seams, nub marks, etc will be just fine.
Hey Gunpla thread, if I'm going to be spray painting a part do I need to sand the whole thing, or just make sure there are no rough edges/nub marks/etc?
I'm going to be using Tamiya brand TS series spray paint if that matters.
All you need to do is remove rough edges and nub marks. Even the pro painters I watch like Matt Mrozek (MVM3897) get by with only sanding down to a 600 grit, and you need a much finer sanding to get plastic back to a glossy coat. The key to getting a good coating is to make sure you use a good primer. A good primer, as I expect any Tamiya primer to be, is self leveling. This means it will fill in any tiny imperfections like light scratch marks from sanding, but won't obscure any details on the model. It also has a very good gripping strength, so that it sticks well to the model and paints stick well to it. Straight painting on plastic can have issues where it doesn't stick well.
Also, wash your parts and let them thoroughly dry before painting. Getting rid of oils and mold release agents will help insure your paint sticks correctly.
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turtleantGunpla Dadis the best.Registered Userregular
Papaguy is up for Prime preorder over on Amazon! March 1 release date. Got mine pre ordered.
08th MS Team Ground GM is also showing up, but not on Prime. Should be up soon I'd imagine.
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Librarian's ghostLibrarian, Ghostbuster, and TimSporkRegistered Userregular
Everyone prepare for the ground GM to be sold out because I'm buying them all.
where do you guys store or display your finished models? I never have space to put them anywhere but I'm also kind of a slob and cover every surface in stuff anyway.
where do you guys store or display your finished models? I never have space to put them anywhere but I'm also kind of a slob and cover every surface in stuff anyway.
I actually got a glass and metal shelf to display them on. But I needed something in a space in my house anyway.
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turtleantGunpla Dadis the best.Registered Userregular
where do you guys store or display your finished models? I never have space to put them anywhere but I'm also kind of a slob and cover every surface in stuff anyway.
I actually got a glass and metal shelf to display them on. But I needed something in a space in my house anyway.
I installed two big shelves on my walls and am probably putting another up very soon.
where do you guys store or display your finished models? I never have space to put them anywhere but I'm also kind of a slob and cover every surface in stuff anyway.
I actually got a glass and metal shelf to display them on. But I needed something in a space in my house anyway.
Yeah I got a detolf from IKEA for my kits.
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turtleantGunpla Dadis the best.Registered Userregular
The revive Gyan is so good. I was so happy they based the Gyancelot off it and not the old Gyan kit.
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admanbunionize your workplaceSeattle, WARegistered Userregular
So has anyone had experience with this kit? It's a decent amount more expensive than a lot of other HG kits, and i'm wondering if that's due to licensing or something
sorry if the image is huge, i think i've figured out resizing on my phone
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How'd you find the build process? I'd heard some rumblings that it's kind of a bear to build.
I mean, I can, which is why I haven't started it yet. Just gotta find the right time.
Process was largely fine, but the arms and connection between torso and waist are both looser than I'd like. Not a huge deal since I usually just pose it and leave it alone
Steam
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Build Fighters Denial Gundam
I'm going to be using Tamiya brand TS series spray paint if that matters.
It depends on how meticulous you want to get. Sanding the entire thing isn't a requirement. If you want your paint to be crazy smooth and later want it to be hyper glossy, you can sand the whole thing to a very fine degree. Otherwise, just getting rid of the obvious seams, nub marks, etc will be just fine.
All you need to do is remove rough edges and nub marks. Even the pro painters I watch like Matt Mrozek (MVM3897) get by with only sanding down to a 600 grit, and you need a much finer sanding to get plastic back to a glossy coat. The key to getting a good coating is to make sure you use a good primer. A good primer, as I expect any Tamiya primer to be, is self leveling. This means it will fill in any tiny imperfections like light scratch marks from sanding, but won't obscure any details on the model. It also has a very good gripping strength, so that it sticks well to the model and paints stick well to it. Straight painting on plastic can have issues where it doesn't stick well.
Also, wash your parts and let them thoroughly dry before painting. Getting rid of oils and mold release agents will help insure your paint sticks correctly.
08th MS Team Ground GM is also showing up, but not on Prime. Should be up soon I'd imagine.
Nooooooo!
Also look at this classy ass bear!
It's so good!
Steam
Already pre-ordered two.
Just 10 more guys to go and the project of painting them begins.
I actually got a glass and metal shelf to display them on. But I needed something in a space in my house anyway.
I installed two big shelves on my walls and am probably putting another up very soon.
Here is a Sword Boy
You've been talking with @Gatsby I see.
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Yeah I got a detolf from IKEA for my kits.
I think you'll find that is a Good Sword Boy, sir.
Gonna make some c u s t o m b o i s
So...ebay it is
Wanna make the left dude
HG or MG?
Why I fear the ocean.
Yeah, I swear some kits have poses featured on the box and instruction sheets that are straight up lies.
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sorry if the image is huge, i think i've figured out resizing on my phone
Steam // Secret Satan
googling "gundam elf" doesn't seem to bring anything up that looks like that
i can't tell what the price is in that photo but the internet has it going for $20-30