Yep, it’s the Asshimar. The one you like has been released as P-Bandai in 2014 apparently.
I liked this version because of the contrasting colour scheme; bright yellow on reasonably dark green.
And its gun looks so cool!
PSN (PS4-Europe): Carolus-Billius
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the unidentified flying hamburger is a very good boy in either color scheme, i wanna get one at some point (or an Anksha)
my brother has the green divers HCM pro figure, although he might've ebayed it by now
also here's hoping the release of the hazel II woundwort means we'll see the kehaar/kehaar II eventually
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I should be building models during these press conferences. But I'm enjoying them on my big TV, and I don't have an assembly workspace that works with my couch at the moment.
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Not bad progress for in-between the conferences! I swear, these models go together faster than Gundam, but that might be due to the larger size despite having more pieces.
My hands are now covered in ink, though. There were a lot of tight places and linework I didn't want to bother with, so I used the pour marker and cotton swabs with rubbing alcohol after they dried.
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Head's done! ... Man, this guy does not photograph well. I keep also having flashbacks to the "Dinosaurs" TV show.
I'm much more enjoying things by going with the pour type markers over the fine tips. Might be because my fine tips are worn down, dunno. But just applying the pour type, then wiping off the excess with alcohol, is giving a very "dirty gold" look that feels like that oil look I want. That said, it's messy as hell. I'm trying to get over having paint on my hands - it isn't going to hurt me and I'm not going to spread it to other things.
Still. I know they have black washes of this style that are brush-on applicators. Like Tamaya does, I think. I don't know if that is enamel based or not, or if you need to prime it first... but the prospect of just brushing on the black wash, then going back and wiping off the excess, is REALLY appealing.
... I'm also a little miffed that no tool I had could get into the grooves of the caps. They are just too deep and too narrow. So I'll just paint up the top of the gold, and not the actual ridges. Ah well.
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hey y'all
anybody remember like two years and a couple gunpla threads ago when Tamashii Nations, makers of Metal Robot and Metal Build diecast figures, announced their new 1/60 Metal Structure series, starting with the Nu Gundam
Did the kid paint it? The shoulders look painted, and that is awesome.
Also you need to teach them the fine arts of combat posing. Flare those wings, point those toes!
He cut out the pieces and did the assembly. I am on detailing duty and helping out if he is unsure with anything. Shoulders and V-Fin got painted cause why settle for plain yellow plastic when you got a gundam marker airbrush and a metallic gold marker.
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Little bit more work for today. Pausing to let the pour marker dry is interesting. I also need to be careful that it's actually "pouring".
One of my favorite details about the HMM zoids is the molded springs on the leg joints. If you look really closely, you can see the hint of leaf springs on the legs. Those aren't present on the cat based models, which more have high speed disk brake style stuff on their joints.
The neon green of the Dark Horn's body just makes things pop like nobody's business.
anybody remember like two years and a couple gunpla threads ago when Tamashii Nations, makers of Metal Robot and Metal Build diecast figures, announced their new 1/60 Metal Structure series, starting with the Nu Gundam
anybody remember like two years and a couple gunpla threads ago when Tamashii Nations, makers of Metal Robot and Metal Build diecast figures, announced their new 1/60 Metal Structure series, starting with the Nu Gundam
I think my idea here is to split the paint job in half. The bottom half is rusted with dry brushed grey, and the top maybe yellow or blue?
Thoughts/opinions
Yellow as in caution/visibility, or yellow as in faded from time? Yellow can be a very powerful color in large amounts. I personally don't trust myself enough to paint in it beyond an accent.
Did the kid paint it? The shoulders look painted, and that is awesome.
Also you need to teach them the fine arts of combat posing. Flare those wings, point those toes!
Check the bit sticking off the (gundam's) right gunbarrel, compared to the (Gundam's) left. Took me a minute to spot it the first time as well, at first I thought that was just some kind of 'future gun' detail sticking out. This despite owning a DVD of the OVA the Wing Zero Custom appeared in.
I forgot yellow is the worst fucking color to paint
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Bit more work today! I'm at a point where I can mount this weapon assembly, but I haven't lined it yet and the gold really, REALLY needs it. But I'm on the final stretch! The last gun is actually the same gun that was on the Iron Kong PK, so I've already done it once. It's deceptively a bear to put together (and no, I don't have a new Bear zoid to show off).
There are a LOT of unused pieces on these runners. I need to look and see what kits they originally came from, maybe look at alternate pieces and ways to assemble things.
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Hmmm.
Store got in Hi-nu Ver Ka MG.
I think they also have a version of the same model from one of the gundam builders series - not sure.
I'm debating if I should get this model, or if I should wait for the Real Grade nu gundam (though I still want 2 fin funnel racks/wings).. And, of course, do I want to do another MG / ver ka?
The Hi-nu is the purple one, the RG is going to be the regular Nu gundam. I personally recommend both, and have the MG Hi-Nu. It's a great kit. It has a TON of waterslides, though, so if you don't like doing those it's a pass.
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I liked this version because of the contrasting colour scheme; bright yellow on reasonably dark green.
And its gun looks so cool!
my brother has the green divers HCM pro figure, although he might've ebayed it by now
also here's hoping the release of the hazel II woundwort means we'll see the kehaar/kehaar II eventually
Aw, man.
But Bernie never flew an Asshimar.
My hands are now covered in ink, though. There were a lot of tight places and linework I didn't want to bother with, so I used the pour marker and cotton swabs with rubbing alcohol after they dried.
I'm much more enjoying things by going with the pour type markers over the fine tips. Might be because my fine tips are worn down, dunno. But just applying the pour type, then wiping off the excess with alcohol, is giving a very "dirty gold" look that feels like that oil look I want. That said, it's messy as hell. I'm trying to get over having paint on my hands - it isn't going to hurt me and I'm not going to spread it to other things.
Still. I know they have black washes of this style that are brush-on applicators. Like Tamaya does, I think. I don't know if that is enamel based or not, or if you need to prime it first... but the prospect of just brushing on the black wash, then going back and wiping off the excess, is REALLY appealing.
... I'm also a little miffed that no tool I had could get into the grooves of the caps. They are just too deep and too narrow. So I'll just paint up the top of the gold, and not the actual ridges. Ah well.
This stuff? Says it's enamel.
Yup, I have it.
Edit: Little bit more work for the day. Necks are important, right?
Stupid sticker that won't stay on ^
Did the kid paint it? The shoulders look painted, and that is awesome.
Also you need to teach them the fine arts of combat posing. Flare those wings, point those toes!
CRAB
COMPLETE
Edit: Ill make a imgur album later)
anybody remember like two years and a couple gunpla threads ago when Tamashii Nations, makers of Metal Robot and Metal Build diecast figures, announced their new 1/60 Metal Structure series, starting with the Nu Gundam
well
it's finally here and goddamn is it a work of art
and it can be yours for only uh,
93,000 yen
(fin funnels sold separately*)
(*P-Bandai, duh)
He cut out the pieces and did the assembly. I am on detailing duty and helping out if he is unsure with anything. Shoulders and V-Fin got painted cause why settle for plain yellow plastic when you got a gundam marker airbrush and a metallic gold marker.
One of my favorite details about the HMM zoids is the molded springs on the leg joints. If you look really closely, you can see the hint of leaf springs on the legs. Those aren't present on the cat based models, which more have high speed disk brake style stuff on their joints.
The neon green of the Dark Horn's body just makes things pop like nobody's business.
Ah let me just put that in the ol' unit converter and...
$858
Get the fuck outa here.
If they are going to follow this up with a Sazabi I'll just rob a bank.
Ive got the base layer but....how color
Vacation challenge! Trying to build a gunpla without my regular tools. Just a lil nipper. Here gooooooes
I think my idea here is to split the paint job in half. The bottom half is rusted with dry brushed grey, and the top maybe yellow or blue?
Thoughts/opinions
Yellow as in caution/visibility, or yellow as in faded from time? Yellow can be a very powerful color in large amounts. I personally don't trust myself enough to paint in it beyond an accent.
I could never do an RG without a hobby knife. More power to you!
He needs legs (She? Maybe?) ... but I really like that I can pull off a sleepy dino pose!
That yellow. The other colors are ones im also playing with
Check the bit sticking off the (gundam's) right gunbarrel, compared to the (Gundam's) left. Took me a minute to spot it the first time as well, at first I thought that was just some kind of 'future gun' detail sticking out. This despite owning a DVD of the OVA the Wing Zero Custom appeared in.
And this is why you paint the clear parts instead of using the stickers.
There are a LOT of unused pieces on these runners. I need to look and see what kits they originally came from, maybe look at alternate pieces and ways to assemble things.
It's a tad smaller than I thought
... Man, and I thought Leena was compensating for things.
Haha, yeeeeah. So I did finish the build with just the nippers... but it looks pretty bad. Gonna need to clean it up with a knife before pics. ;P
I like the Crossbones itself tho, looks real cool.
You get this:
Store got in Hi-nu Ver Ka MG.
I think they also have a version of the same model from one of the gundam builders series - not sure.
I'm debating if I should get this model, or if I should wait for the Real Grade nu gundam (though I still want 2 fin funnel racks/wings).. And, of course, do I want to do another MG / ver ka?
some versions are more blue and some are more purple
And yeah the MG Hi-nu has a lot of water slides that are color apps for stuff.
They look really good, but aren't really optional so if you dont like doing them stay away.