AthenorBattle Hardened OptimistThe Skies of HiigaraRegistered Userregular
Thought the thread might be interested in this...
While my Gojulas currently sits as the most expensive collectable I've ever bought, there's a close second right behind: Unicron.
Today, Hasbro posted their update indicating that they are ready for tool production! In their update, you can see how the tools are going to come together to make the runners. The model's going to have 6 different kinds of plastics in it, and 372 pieces. Now this is low compared to a higher-end model kit, but keep in mind this is a "mass produced" toy that needs to be assembled in a factory and such.
There is a video in here showing how the parts break down.
While my Gojulas currently sits as the most expensive collectable I've ever bought, there's a close second right behind: Unicron.
Today, Hasbro posted their update indicating that they are ready for tool production! In their update, you can see how the tools are going to come together to make the runners. The model's going to have 6 different kinds of plastics in it, and 372 pieces. Now this is low compared to a higher-end model kit, but keep in mind this is a "mass produced" toy that needs to be assembled in a factory and such.
There is a video in here showing how the parts break down.
As a side you can see this in the 40k sprues
This is a space marine sternguard sprue
It was laid out by hand Compare it to one done on the computer
I just find it interesting and sad that in around 2006-2008 GW started to use computers to design and part out models. As you end up with tons of spare parts you really can do little with other than press your luck in the parts market
So I've recently learned the Gundam Mk II has a Perfect Grade. Sorely tempted to finally try a PG, and the Mk II is one of my all-time fave suits...
(In Titans colors, of course.)
I'm assuming this is an older PG, so anyone know if there are any gotchas?
http://dalong.net/ has a bunch of photos of what is in the box and scans of the instruction manual pages.
Looks like several types of screws that you will need to translate the manual to know which one is which and where they go and an LED that you will have to run the wiring to the battery case and power switch which is 3 or 4 pieces of metal. Also if you prefer water transfer decals you will have to buy a sheet it only has dry transfer and stickers.
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AthenorBattle Hardened OptimistThe Skies of HiigaraRegistered Userregular
I have followed Malifaux casually for years. The number one complaint is how their models break down on the runners. It seems insane.
I seem to have the attention span of a goldfish... As I try to finish my PG Gundam Mk.IIGrendizer SDCS Sisqueide, I got distracted and started this one:
Both are 1/144!
It is quite a bit fiddly, but now I'll get to the easier stage :biggrin:
I don't think Athenor has this one
PSN (PS4-Europe): Carolus-Billius
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AthenorBattle Hardened OptimistThe Skies of HiigaraRegistered Userregular
OH FUCK! I'm so jealous, there isn't an HMM of Sinker!
Figured 2020 will be the year I finally try gunpla. Ive never actually seen an episode of Gundam, but I do like big robots. The chunkier the better. I've never actually built one but I grabbed a re/100 zaku ii, or at least I think that's his name. Any recommendations for big chunky robots? The thiccer the better. Or cool ones that aren't super difficult to get me rolling
PiptheFairFrequently not in boats.Registered Userregular
lord help me I want to start modeling again after like 20 years
now I gotta buy an airbrush and paints and shit and boy this is a lot
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TonkkaSome one in the club tonightHas stolen my ideas.Registered Userregular
Agree, but also want to awesome for getting back in to a hobby that can really take your mind off shit. The hours can just fly by when you get in to it.
Also my favorite part of a hobby like this is buying the gear you need or want.
Figured 2020 will be the year I finally try gunpla. Ive never actually seen an episode of Gundam, but I do like big robots. The chunkier the better. I've never actually built one but I grabbed a re/100 zaku ii, or at least I think that's his name. Any recommendations for big chunky robots? The thiccer the better. Or cool ones that aren't super difficult to get me rolling
After building it, I found I did enjoy the ZZ Gundam Ver. Ka (Master grade), but it is a big transformy boy. I'm picking up the FAZZ Ver. Ka in a few months here.
I've never been one to suggest chunky gundam, because I prefer the Gundam aesthetic over the Zaku look.
lord help me I want to start modeling again after like 20 years
now I gotta buy an airbrush and paints and shit and boy this is a lot
When I got back into 40k. It's been a ongoing process of finding what I have and what I should about it. It's odd and like a bizarre Xmas finding what I had. Why did I put things under the couch? Or in other boxes or so on
I do want to get an airbrush since it will make doing basecoats/primer far easier and cheaper. It's been interesting to see what paints I have from 20+ years ago still are good [surprising many are many need a good mix a few are lost causes}
But it's been equally as interesting to find what models I had from long ago [pre 9-11} and where I left off
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PiptheFairFrequently not in boats.Registered Userregular
I got some old 5th ED fantasy shit and 3rd ED eldar laying around, I have an imperial knight army right now that I use
pretty sure some of this shit is from the clinton presidency
but I'm looking at tanks and naval vessels for right now
With how Gw is resurrecting many games from it's history I am shocked with how plastic modeling has changed they have not done battlefleet gothic
As the Eldar ships in plastic would be a sight
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PiptheFairFrequently not in boats.Registered Userregular
BFG would sell out in a heartbeat if they would bring it back
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Librarian's ghostLibrarian, Ghostbuster, and TimSporkRegistered Userregular
Figured 2020 will be the year I finally try gunpla. Ive never actually seen an episode of Gundam, but I do like big robots. The chunkier the better. I've never actually built one but I grabbed a re/100 zaku ii, or at least I think that's his name. Any recommendations for big chunky robots? The thiccer the better. Or cool ones that aren't super difficult to get me rolling
Chunky Boys lets go
HG Man-Rodi
The Origin Guntank
HGUC The O
HG Gundam Virtue
All those are pretty simple, solid builds. The O and Virtue are a little dated, but hold together well.
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turtleantGunpla Dadis the best.Registered Userregular
Sorry for double post, but
Speaking of Chunky Boys, basically the only suit from Build Divers 1 (and my personal fave) that didn't get a kit is finally getting one in May. AND it has rad cannons now too!
Oh dope I got a shipping notice on the industrial design gundam
@initiatefailure where did you order from? I bought through USA Gundam Store and haven't heard anything and I'm getting antsy
Bluefin just because they were the first i saw with preorders. but now I'm stucking trying to catch our crappy fedex local service who need me to sign for this apparently
There is no way the time it is taking me to learn 3d modeling worth it
I could easily just scratch build this in this time
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Dark Raven XLaugh hard, run fast,be kindRegistered Userregular
Yo @Kanden the chubbiest Gundam is the Gusion, the best lil' hammerfrog
The show he's from is a standalone alt universe thing that you don't need any prior knowledge for, and it's available on Netflix! Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. It's also my favorite, so I am biased.
that face is so good. i was considering that one because i wanted to try to paint something for the first time and a big chonk with large surface areas seemed like something i could handle
I like the Gusion, but ain't no way a warhammer that big can be lifted with a handle that tiny.
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H3KnucklesBut we decide which is rightand which is an illusion.Registered Userregular
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Also, big, flat-faced mallets like those are counterproductive. You want to concentrate the force of the blow into as narrow a cross-section as possible to maximize damage. Carpenters use mallets to avoid leaving dents in the wood. Real warhammers had heads that weren't particularly large and evolved to have pronged or studded faces like a meat tenderizer. This is also why maces became flanged or spiked.
The notable exception to this would be the Japanese Otsuchi, a wood mallet which was only intended to be used to smash down doors during assaults on fortifications. Essentially the Masterkey Shotgun of its day.
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While my Gojulas currently sits as the most expensive collectable I've ever bought, there's a close second right behind: Unicron.
Today, Hasbro posted their update indicating that they are ready for tool production! In their update, you can see how the tools are going to come together to make the runners. The model's going to have 6 different kinds of plastics in it, and 372 pieces. Now this is low compared to a higher-end model kit, but keep in mind this is a "mass produced" toy that needs to be assembled in a factory and such.
There is a video in here showing how the parts break down.
https://hasbropulse.com/blogs/haslab-preview/haslab-war-for-cybertron-unicron-production-update-1
As a side you can see this in the 40k sprues
This is a space marine sternguard sprue
It was laid out by hand Compare it to one done on the computer
I just find it interesting and sad that in around 2006-2008 GW started to use computers to design and part out models. As you end up with tons of spare parts you really can do little with other than press your luck in the parts market
http://dalong.net/ has a bunch of photos of what is in the box and scans of the instruction manual pages.
Looks like several types of screws that you will need to translate the manual to know which one is which and where they go and an LED that you will have to run the wiring to the battery case and power switch which is 3 or 4 pieces of metal. Also if you prefer water transfer decals you will have to buy a sheet it only has dry transfer and stickers.
Both are 1/144!
It is quite a bit fiddly, but now I'll get to the easier stage :biggrin:
I don't think Athenor has this one
... but I do have a version of it.
The gaplant is really fucking dumb lol
bad news turtle, I'm jigsawing you, successfully transform this kit to disarm this bear trap
@initiatefailure where did you order from? I bought through USA Gundam Store and haven't heard anything and I'm getting antsy
now I gotta buy an airbrush and paints and shit and boy this is a lot
Also my favorite part of a hobby like this is buying the gear you need or want.
After building it, I found I did enjoy the ZZ Gundam Ver. Ka (Master grade), but it is a big transformy boy. I'm picking up the FAZZ Ver. Ka in a few months here.
I've never been one to suggest chunky gundam, because I prefer the Gundam aesthetic over the Zaku look.
When I got back into 40k. It's been a ongoing process of finding what I have and what I should about it. It's odd and like a bizarre Xmas finding what I had. Why did I put things under the couch? Or in other boxes or so on
I do want to get an airbrush since it will make doing basecoats/primer far easier and cheaper. It's been interesting to see what paints I have from 20+ years ago still are good [surprising many are many need a good mix a few are lost causes}
But it's been equally as interesting to find what models I had from long ago [pre 9-11} and where I left off
pretty sure some of this shit is from the clinton presidency
but I'm looking at tanks and naval vessels for right now
As the Eldar ships in plastic would be a sight
Clinton era? I still have a full platoon of Rogue Trader Imperial Army models! Long live the 6th Arcadian!
you have like 15k points of guard you absolute mad lad
It was 20k last time I did the math. That was a full edition ago though.
Chunky Boys lets go
HG Man-Rodi
The Origin Guntank
HGUC The O
HG Gundam Virtue
All those are pretty simple, solid builds. The O and Virtue are a little dated, but hold together well.
Speaking of Chunky Boys, basically the only suit from Build Divers 1 (and my personal fave) that didn't get a kit is finally getting one in May. AND it has rad cannons now too!
It hard
Steam
It's probably non-nuclear rounds (hasn't shown up in the show yet), but yeah. Two of em.
Bluefin just because they were the first i saw with preorders. but now I'm stucking trying to catch our crappy fedex local service who need me to sign for this apparently
There is no way the time it is taking me to learn 3d modeling worth it
I could easily just scratch build this in this time
The show he's from is a standalone alt universe thing that you don't need any prior knowledge for, and it's available on Netflix! Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. It's also my favorite, so I am biased.
The notable exception to this would be the Japanese Otsuchi, a wood mallet which was only intended to be used to smash down doors during assaults on fortifications. Essentially the Masterkey Shotgun of its day.