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 Gundam & Mecha Modelling Thread v13

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Mrwei86
post Jan 19 2010, 10:01 AM

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Hi, I have been building many Gundams and I wish to know about the Gundam ABS plastic durability... For most Gundam modelers, it would be a nightmare if the plastic suddenly turns from black colour plastic to white(signs of cracking) due to connecting parts together or accidentally bending them...So if the plastic did turn white but it hasn't crack or break yet, will it last forever like other plastic parts or will it eventually break?I wish that any Gundam modelers will help answer cause its kinda bothering me for quite a long time now...>.< Thanks.
Mrwei86
post Jan 19 2010, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(300078 @ Jan 19 2010, 11:10 AM)
since those ABS joint are hidden under the armor u will hardly notice.... just that if you leave it too long it becomes so tight its like it is jammed....
As for PC joint..... after a few playing and possing it will most likely become so loose until it cannot pose at all.
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So even if the plastic turn white(no cracks yet) and is connected to its parts, it won't break?What if the plastic is bended accidentally(turn white) and is straight connected to its parts?It won't break too?>.< Very worried cause my PG 00 got few parts turn white when i straight build it.Only the ABS plastic parts turn white. sad.gif
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post Jan 19 2010, 04:57 PM

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QUOTE(Parody @ Jan 19 2010, 04:30 PM)
No, it's not made from paper. It's the MG Strike + IWSP kit with thick lining.  thumbup.gif
It'll break. If the joints fit too tightly and you move/twist/pose them, it'll break. Happened to my MG IJ and SF, the parts connecting the legs to the waist. See my sig for the broken parts.  cry.gif

My MG Sinanju seems to be heading in the same direction, so i'm not gonna change his pose anymore.  unsure.gif

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So the best way is to build it then leave it alone?I do know model kits usually not for playing.But I was just worried that even if u leave it alone,will it still break after a long time?I think ABS plastic is quite tough.It will be a shock if Japan uses plastic which could break easily.....>.< sad.gif unsure.gif cry.gif

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