Ain't nothing gonna stop me now, I'm gonna make it
I'm running hard and straight ahead
Can't even take the time to mop
The sweat that's streamin' like the rain off my head
Didn't know what I was living for, I couldn't take it
I stood there with nothing I could believe
My life was just a mystery
I hid my heart and soul way up in my sleeve
Now that we're both together
Trading lines to help each other understand
Now I'm awfully glad we got mad at each other at all
*Down and out when You don't know what to do
That's the time you reach your hand out softly to me
No way we'll ever be parted again
We'll be friends, you'll see my eyes are following you
No matter what the changes the future may bring
It's you I'll remember always
I'll trust you forever
Blowing the sweat off of me now
Until I am awakening into a day to make a dream come true
It could be anybody
Everyone has got a jewel shining inside
But if they're covered in fears let the tears
Wash those troubles away
Fight on strong until the sun goes down
Raise your fist and wave it in the air like a flag
Wounds all over from your head to your toes
So it goes, but you have learned to laugh through it all
We lie upon our backs and feel the Earth down below
And squint at the stars above us.
Down and out when U don't know what to do
That's the time you reach your hand out softly to me
No way we'll ever be parted again
We'll be friends, you'll see my eyes are following you
Don't give up! You're gonna make it today
Move ahead, forever forward and never look back
You're not alone or by yourself anymore
You've got someone you can count on everyday.
No matter what the changes the future may bring
It's you I'll remember always
I'll trust you forever
You'll carry us on
Lanz on
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turtleantGunpla Dadis the best.Registered Userregular
edited November 2021
Hey y'all, what was the name of that company/person who does individual spare parts? Friend got a busted neck joint on a kotobukia kit, figured they may as well take a look
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AthenorBattle Hardened OptimistThe Skies of HiigaraRegistered Userregular
Hey y'all, what was the name of that company/person who does individual spare parts? Friend got a busted neck joint on a kotobukia kit, figured they may as well take a look
mostly "carefully follow the instructions, watch out for pegs that are structurally important so you don't cut them off with the sprue by accident, keep an eye out for moments you should put a sticker on before continuing assembly, commonly the eye stickers"
they usually make notes to warn about those sorts of moments in the instructions
it's not THAT much more complicated than lego
Is there a video out there along the lines of, "so you are about to open your first GUNPLA kit, here is shit to watch out for/tips"?
Edit: I guess, I'm sure these exist, is there a good one anyone in the thread might specifically recommend.
I just did my first gunpla last month, and I'm working on my second one. I know I've learned some things and still have to learn others, but what is fresh in my mind are these:
1: Runners are labeled in letters and pieces in numbers. Organize your runners in alphabetical order to make it easy to find things. That way you're less likely to snip C3 when it is asking for A3.
2: Look carefully at where the runner meets the part you are removing. Most of the time it ends in a triangle-like bit that minimizes the point of contact. This is important to note for those pieces where they have nubs or stubs of plastic that are supposed to remain. Double check the shape and look of the part you are removing in the manual.
3: If you can't easily reach the thinnest part to cut it, feel free to cut the runner and then remove the piece afterwards. Caution, sometimes it clips and sends bits flying, so hold onto them to prevent bends or having them fling across the room.
4: Install Google Translate app on your phone. It can be helpful for deciphering a particularly interesting instruction.
5: Don't sweat your first gunpla. Grabbing a cheap HG or entry-grade will help keep you from regretting a mistake too much. It's not just about completing the model, but also the journey of building it. Don't feel rushed.
The level of engagement you have with this (or any) hobby is entirely up to you and what you want to get out of it. If all you want to do is snip parts off the sprue and build, go for it. If you want to devote 200+ hours and an extra hundred bucks in paint, pla-plate, glue, etc, and make the most incredible custom diorama, do that. There are people that replicate Gundam models in papercraft at all kinds of scales. My only guiding principle for anyone in this hobby is "Do what makes you happy."
So, if you don't feel what you're doing necessitates washing the parts, then don't wash the parts.
Personally, I break my cleanliness down into two buckets:
Painted kits - I don't even try to be clean while building and prepping (e.g. sanding, scribing panel lines, etc). I'm going to wash the parts off in soapy water with a good scrubbing right before I paint, so I don't need to be clean.
Non-painted kits - I always wash my hands before handling parts, sprues, or the kit in general. This is because I get night sweats which leaves me with very oily skin, and I find that getting the oil onto the kit can make it much more difficult to panel line. It also makes it easier to get waterslides to stick, if I'm using those.
I've been prepared for a while to have to completely disassemble a 3rd party kit when panel lining, but so far haven't had any unusual issues with mold release agents.
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BrodyThe WatchThe First ShoreRegistered Userregular
Brody, is there anything in particular that is worrying you?
Nah, just new my kit was going to be ready to start tonight, figured I would have more time to assign to thinking about the process today, didn't end up having that much time. Will probably still try and watch/read something before I start, so that I don't spend a bunch of time doing something thats not necessary, or don't eg. cut all the items off the sprues and then not know what any part is supposed to be or w/e.
"I will write your name in the ruin of them. I will paint you across history in the color of their blood."
Is there a video out there along the lines of, "so you are about to open your first GUNPLA kit, here is shit to watch out for/tips"?
Edit: I guess, I'm sure these exist, is there a good one anyone in the thread might specifically recommend.
I just did my first gunpla last month, and I'm working on my second one. I know I've learned some things and still have to learn others, but what is fresh in my mind are these:
1: Runners are labeled in letters and pieces in numbers. Organize your runners in alphabetical order to make it easy to find things. That way you're less likely to snip C3 when it is asking for A3.
2: Look carefully at where the runner meets the part you are removing. Most of the time it ends in a triangle-like bit that minimizes the point of contact. This is important to note for those pieces where they have nubs or stubs of plastic that are supposed to remain. Double check the shape and look of the part you are removing in the manual.
3: If you can't easily reach the thinnest part to cut it, feel free to cut the runner and then remove the piece afterwards. Caution, sometimes it clips and sends bits flying, so hold onto them to prevent bends or having them fling across the room.
4: Install Google Translate app on your phone. It can be helpful for deciphering a particularly interesting instruction.
5: Don't sweat your first gunpla. Grabbing a cheap HG or entry-grade will help keep you from regretting a mistake too much. It's not just about completing the model, but also the journey of building it. Don't feel rushed.
Uh... My RG Hi-Nu arrived in the mail... so this will be exciting?
"I will write your name in the ruin of them. I will paint you across history in the color of their blood."
it's not that bad RG is on the more complicated side of things but they're still pretty easy, and have good instructions. Just more parts, and lots more stickers if you want to use them all.
BrodyThe WatchThe First ShoreRegistered Userregular
So I was googling sprue organizers and someone mentioned cutting everything off the sprue and putting it in a labelled ziplock bag. Does this work? I feel like it'd be too hard to figure out which part is C1-7 vs C1-20 or w/e. Also, if I were going to do this, I think I'd rather get some cheapish small Tupperware and label it with masking tape?
"I will write your name in the ruin of them. I will paint you across history in the color of their blood."
Dark Raven XLaugh hard, run fast,be kindRegistered Userregular
That is a bad idea for a beginner IMO. You'd only need to do that if you're planning out a paint job or something. The most I would do is look at the step in the manual, cut out all the pieces required for it, then put all the sprues away and start cleaning those pieces up.
Oh brilliant
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AthenorBattle Hardened OptimistThe Skies of HiigaraRegistered Userregular
I have never found a sprue organizer that I actually like. I have taken to just using the box itself (usually the lid) to stand the sprues upright.
That is not to say I don't want one. I just can't seem to find one that holds things securely while being flexible enough for the variety of sprues I work with.
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We got funnel and bazooka confirmation… of compatibility from the HGUC???:
Ain't nothing gonna stop me now, I'm gonna make it
I'm running hard and straight ahead
Can't even take the time to mop
The sweat that's streamin' like the rain off my head
Didn't know what I was living for, I couldn't take it
I stood there with nothing I could believe
My life was just a mystery
I hid my heart and soul way up in my sleeve
Now that we're both together
Trading lines to help each other understand
Now I'm awfully glad we got mad at each other at all
*Down and out when You don't know what to do
That's the time you reach your hand out softly to me
No way we'll ever be parted again
We'll be friends, you'll see my eyes are following you
No matter what the changes the future may bring
It's you I'll remember always
I'll trust you forever
Blowing the sweat off of me now
Until I am awakening into a day to make a dream come true
It could be anybody
Everyone has got a jewel shining inside
But if they're covered in fears let the tears
Wash those troubles away
Fight on strong until the sun goes down
Raise your fist and wave it in the air like a flag
Wounds all over from your head to your toes
So it goes, but you have learned to laugh through it all
We lie upon our backs and feel the Earth down below
And squint at the stars above us.
Down and out when U don't know what to do
That's the time you reach your hand out softly to me
No way we'll ever be parted again
We'll be friends, you'll see my eyes are following you
Don't give up! You're gonna make it today
Move ahead, forever forward and never look back
You're not alone or by yourself anymore
You've got someone you can count on everyday.
No matter what the changes the future may bring
It's you I'll remember always
I'll trust you forever
You'll carry us on
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Edit: I guess, I'm sure these exist, is there a good one anyone in the thread might specifically recommend.
The Monster Baru Cormorant - Seth Dickinson
Steam: Korvalain
they usually make notes to warn about those sorts of moments in the instructions
it's not THAT much more complicated than lego
I just did my first gunpla last month, and I'm working on my second one. I know I've learned some things and still have to learn others, but what is fresh in my mind are these:
1: Runners are labeled in letters and pieces in numbers. Organize your runners in alphabetical order to make it easy to find things. That way you're less likely to snip C3 when it is asking for A3.
2: Look carefully at where the runner meets the part you are removing. Most of the time it ends in a triangle-like bit that minimizes the point of contact. This is important to note for those pieces where they have nubs or stubs of plastic that are supposed to remain. Double check the shape and look of the part you are removing in the manual.
3: If you can't easily reach the thinnest part to cut it, feel free to cut the runner and then remove the piece afterwards. Caution, sometimes it clips and sends bits flying, so hold onto them to prevent bends or having them fling across the room.
4: Install Google Translate app on your phone. It can be helpful for deciphering a particularly interesting instruction.
5: Don't sweat your first gunpla. Grabbing a cheap HG or entry-grade will help keep you from regretting a mistake too much. It's not just about completing the model, but also the journey of building it. Don't feel rushed.
Wash your runners?! I had never thought of that and haven't really seen the need on my two kits so far. They didn't seem dirty.
if you're doing a straight build out of the box don't worry about it
So, if you don't feel what you're doing necessitates washing the parts, then don't wash the parts.
Personally, I break my cleanliness down into two buckets:
Painted kits - I don't even try to be clean while building and prepping (e.g. sanding, scribing panel lines, etc). I'm going to wash the parts off in soapy water with a good scrubbing right before I paint, so I don't need to be clean.
Non-painted kits - I always wash my hands before handling parts, sprues, or the kit in general. This is because I get night sweats which leaves me with very oily skin, and I find that getting the oil onto the kit can make it much more difficult to panel line. It also makes it easier to get waterslides to stick, if I'm using those.
I've been prepared for a while to have to completely disassemble a 3rd party kit when panel lining, but so far haven't had any unusual issues with mold release agents.
Nah, just new my kit was going to be ready to start tonight, figured I would have more time to assign to thinking about the process today, didn't end up having that much time. Will probably still try and watch/read something before I start, so that I don't spend a bunch of time doing something thats not necessary, or don't eg. cut all the items off the sprues and then not know what any part is supposed to be or w/e.
The Monster Baru Cormorant - Seth Dickinson
Steam: Korvalain
Uh... My RG Hi-Nu arrived in the mail... so this will be exciting?
The Monster Baru Cormorant - Seth Dickinson
Steam: Korvalain
13 sprues O_O
The Monster Baru Cormorant - Seth Dickinson
Steam: Korvalain
(I started with High-end master models.)
The Monster Baru Cormorant - Seth Dickinson
Steam: Korvalain
some recent lalaport gundam pics:
they're gonna finish building this thing before i finish my barzam, aren't they..
The Nu and the Sazabi are from Char's Counterattack. The Hi-Nu and Nightingale are from a reimagining of Char's Counterattack.
RG Sazabi (1/144) is the same size as the MG F91 (1/100).
... oh god, more backlog.
The Monster Baru Cormorant - Seth Dickinson
Steam: Korvalain
That is not to say I don't want one. I just can't seem to find one that holds things securely while being flexible enough for the variety of sprues I work with.