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Dark Lynx	May 29 2006, 11:59 AM Return to original view \| Post #41
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Fodder Soldier @ May 29 2006, 12:24 AM) Well, kct-86, if this is your first major GunPla, then you should choose the right one, so that it'll be really something memorable. Everyone here still remember their very first GunPla? If you liked the Zeta series (although the ZetaPlus C1 is actually from Gundam Sentinel, but it's still pretty close) or you have a thing for older, stonger stories with a touch of Macross/TransFormers feature, then the MG ZetaPlus C1 is the one for you. But if you like the stylistic manner of the GS series, and like models with really good articulation and posability, then get the MG Aile Strike Gundam then. It's all up to your major preferences. Then, when you feel like getting another one, then why not get the other model of your choice then? Right on. Thus I don't buy any GunPla from the GSD series at all. To sorcecold: We demand that you assemble that MG Wing Zero of yours... To Dark Lynx: I myself do like the HCM Pro series, they're cute little buggers, definitely more fun than the MSiA series. But how are they priced? I kinda forgot how much one roughly costs... T eyerule: What do you mean by landing stick? Are you refering to the model stand or the landing gear pieces? well my first gundam is a cute SD impulse so happy when wake up get to see it beside my bed im sure u want that kind of feeling what u dunno the price ? thats the important thing i wanna ask saw b4 at litt tak sg wang at around rm 40+ each..knowing the litt tak reputation as meat cutter, thats kinda weird price QUOTE(sorcecold @ May 29 2006, 07:44 AM) c 1st c 1st hahaha still under considering dont hesitate dude, the longer you wait you will never do it 'just do it'
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Dark Lynx	May 29 2006, 06:05 PM Return to original view \| Post #42
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Balthasar @ May 29 2006, 02:38 PM) Oih...shut up and built the kit lar...apalar u...jual Gundam but haven't actually made one yet !!! Niway...thinking of selling all that i have built halfway wan...u think got people wanna buy ar ??? No sticker and such...all prepared for painting wan...but have to give up because...someone said its time to grow up... come come, post some pic ler, maybe got interest, as long the price is reasonable
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Dark Lynx	May 30 2006, 12:55 AM Return to original view \| Post #43
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(kct-86 @ May 29 2006, 09:26 PM) OK, Aile Strike Gundam is OUT. Too expensive for me. Zeta Plus C1 then >.> . erm what price u get for that? its not coz the price is expensive, most gundams modeller buy at the right time, on normal occasion its very expensive lol, try find promotions, it will be worthwhile i believe for the sake of hobby, u shud not put price on priority. you might end up with a model you don't really love yes 1/100 or 1/144 make your choice hehe, of course there are pro and cons on each with 1/100 size MG/HG , its more expensive, you need more space but its worthwhile and much satisfaction after completing it with 1/144 size NG/HG, cheaper but less detailed, but you can buy a whole army of gundams and it wont take much space , plus u can hide it from your mum
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Dark Lynx	May 30 2006, 12:17 PM Return to original view \| Post #44
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(kct-86 @ May 30 2006, 09:17 AM) Found the Aile Strike for RM239 plus-minus at Low Yat there. Other places more expensive, or don't have. Maybe I have to hide it too <.< . EDIT: Does the C1 only have skid landing gears? I find it weird (don't mind the colour) <.< . woa..thats normal malaysian price..suprisingly u found that price at low yat..which shop? 1st floor? u can try order from young_soul / sorcecold 's gundam bulk in the garage sales, ask them to quote for u the price, shud be much cheaper but u have to wait coz its buy from japan i dont think it has tyres for landing, u only find those commonly in macross lol, usually made of die cast erm i hide mine too , but was found out
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Dark Lynx	May 30 2006, 02:04 PM Return to original view \| Post #45
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(kct-86 @ May 30 2006, 12:52 PM) A1 have tyres for landing gear, but it was an Earth-only Zeta. I got a large cabinet to hide that lol. u can hide if theres only 1 model, say when u got 3-5 box ..thats when things get hairy
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Dark Lynx	May 30 2006, 02:31 PM Return to original view \| Post #46
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(snakevenom @ May 30 2006, 02:08 PM) why hide it for?? you bought it then display it la well im talking about unassembled box of coz after finish i will display la, but before finish, if parents get to see so many..u know la wat they think..heehe
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Dark Lynx	May 31 2006, 12:12 PM Return to original view \| Post #47
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	lol i think the 1/144 is just too small, theres no technique to learn, more for collection..if collection i would recommend HCM Pro series im not sure why u mention MKII is the most poseble one, and i havent got a MKII yet i start with at least 1/100 HG, learn alot from there, i started with no tools too, lol, didn't survive long, no cutters, high grade sand papers, markers makes the gundam looks dull akira de aimbuster : nice looking sword impulse there, could've be bettter if u put a full sized background
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Dark Lynx	Jun 1 2006, 11:01 AM Return to original view \| Post #48
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	at this rate, i felt like getting some baddies MS lol MG gyan looks like a good start strike noir looks wacky but all the same (salvaged parts , refurbished gundam look ) amatu looks kinda bulky, gotta see the specs of the gundam soon , now unless it has some hidden mode (crab mode anyone? ) that would be interesting purchase F91 MG...argg...not the perfect look i always wanted..dillema HGUC GP02A..now thats kinda cool..chibi bazooka..wee p/s sorcecold : i saw that G gundam too, and someone still selling it recently
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Dark Lynx	Jun 1 2006, 04:21 PM Return to original view \| Post #49
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(whoami123 @ Jun 1 2006, 11:14 AM) The G Gundam was seen in LT Warehouse sales I'm not sure how much they sell it since not interested in it Dark Lynx: You should get some baddie MS Most of the MG for baddie got a nice build especially those weird type of MS like AcGuy, Z'gok, Gogg, etc. you will know how good the design of the inner frame when you play around with it There are some cool baddie MS also Personally I like Gouf Custom, Zeong, Rick-Dom, GP-02A I'm bored with Gundam MS nowadays since they all look alike yes i have noted those baddies quite popular among modellers too would actually wanna see a series where the baddies actually triumph hehe gundam seed destiny is the only series with no actual non-gundam unit! zaku till the end lol. come on, bring out sazabi vII bandai thx will give it some consideration
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Dark Lynx	Jun 4 2006, 12:26 PM Return to original view \| Post #50
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Fodder Soldier @ Jun 2 2006, 02:13 AM) to Dark Lynx: Yes, popular baddie MSs are indeed one of the unique traits of the Gundam models industry. Back when super robot anime was prevalent, the only figures made was the hero robots, since the baddies weren't as significant, being a monster-of-the-week one-time appearance only. But when Mobile Suit Gundam premiered into the mass media, bringing in the 'Realistic Robot' concept along its wake, it revolutionized the toy industry in Japan. With the scale clearly marked, these models can be put together with other similarly scaled military models to create realistic dioramas. This was a very attractive feature to many military model fans. The GunPla MSs demonstrated the imaginative adaptation of development and usage in different combat environments. It also further emphasized the role of MS as weapons (rather than heroes) and encouraged modelers to freely exercise their creativity, thus the realistic mecha concept of GunPla gradually shifted the models away from toys to become display items. Even the baddie robots, which rarely gets released as toys or models, are becoming merchandise, proof that the Gundam anime showcased a sense of equal footing between two opposing sides, sometimes the 'evil' Zeon side actually getting more support than the 'good' Earth Federation, something not usually seen in previous one-sided mecha anime. And this effect is clearly seen in the selection of GunPla as well. You want to see series' where the bad guys actually make a difference? Welcome to the Universal Century timeline. Want some real iconic baddies? Let's see; Zaku II, Dom, Zugock, Acguy, Gouf, Gelgoog, Zeong, Kaempfer, Gundam Physalis, Gerbera Tetra, Psyco Gundam, Palace Athene, The O, Quebeley, Zaku III, Jagd Doga, Sazabi, Berga Giros, Vigna Ghina, Zollidea, Shokew, Contio, La la la... Come to think of it, almost every single baddie (non-Gundam and otherwise) in the UC timeline can kick arse, and actually have a unique character attributed to it, hence making them real memorable; unlike the usual non-Gundam baddies in SEED, who are more relegated to background fillers and sometimes just as cannon fodder, being usually impersonalized, thus insignificant. And that's my 2 cents. yes i've seen most of the HGUC episodes, pretty cool, love 083 the most , weak earth pilot did the impossible, compared to newtypes or coordinators actually in gundam seed they tried to do the same, where seed shows the story from earth federation view and in destiny they show it from zaft view. perhaps its a bad thing about cosmic era, they wanted to potray mobile suits that is so tough to withstand beams (not without an I-field those days ) . Also whats more important is the fight battles, in UC battles are more exciting, one false move and we asked "he's dead?" , character utilizing space environments and surroundings as tactical advantage , also ,not so kiddies trash talk ( example ideology talk between amuro and char ) and best of all, protoganist mobile suits that can actually blow up er is Gerbera Tetra GP04? which episode that appear one? QUOTE(Godevil @ Jun 2 2006, 02:25 AM) Yup, I do keep. And the cupboard from MGs too.... yea my gundam is outside, what worries me is the boxes, i kept them in cupboard , i don't wanna make them flat another question (hardcore) , do u all keep the left over runners ? lol QUOTE(whoami123 @ Jun 2 2006, 09:19 AM) UC series is more towards realistic world that's why I like this series more than other series the Gundam in UC is not like others so powerful until non other MS can fight furthermore the Gundam design is more mechanical look In UC series, no side is totally good or bad it's war between the space colony & earth not good vs. baddies so the "good guy" will switch side sometimes like in Gundam 0079, many people will take Earth Federation as good guys side but in Gundam Z, Earth Federation become baddies already To be honest, I don't like Gundam Seed Destiny at all the first thing I dislike is because too much of MS, especially Gundam type the anime is more like a Gundam show off more than emphasize on the story itself Sunrise should make a stop after Gundam Seed finished GSD is just like dragging the story & let them earn more money only No more Gundam Seed sequel ! i love bazookas and they dun have any in C.E erm one more thing, in gundam seed, i find it too colourful for my eyes. Some say its new anime quality, i mean, you don't need to blast a rainbow coloured beam from freedom yes, i think sunrise should concentrate finishing up the gundam evolve series instead, they did a great job on that QUOTE(kamel @ Jun 2 2006, 02:54 PM) yup i really really starting to felt impatient now..but i went to many shops to find those things..especially the marker..all sold out..too bad for me... or maybe u know anyone that can sell one to me..or you yourself..hehe i felt your pain too, lol i was waiting for markers for quite long too juz to finish the touch up i've planned QUOTE(KidsCode @ Jun 3 2006, 04:01 PM) Cosmic Region #7004 Destiny Gundam: hey thats the gundam i saw in your car , nice QUOTE(kingkong81 @ Jun 3 2006, 10:02 PM) U can put a little water on the line and rub it off to make a fine line. Or else, u can use tissue paper/cotton bud to 'clean' the mess n make a fine line. Some oso use eraser to rub off the wriggly lines n make it straight n fine. Although, there r many more ways, juz use the 1 that u r more comfortable n produce the best effects. P/S: U dun 1 ur gundam to look like 80yr old Apek wif all wrinkles on its face i think for certain parts should line it before snapping it. yet to try it with water, gotta try i believe gundam eraser marker also uses water as the medium of removal juz noticed this is the 1000th reply This post has been edited by Dark Lynx: Jun 4 2006, 12:46 PM
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Dark Lynx	Jun 5 2006, 07:53 PM Return to original view \| Post #51
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Godevil @ Jun 5 2006, 06:44 PM) I think the elbow joints are designed to be like tat is it? I din watch F91 series so i'm not sure, it's an old design after all..... anyone watched the anime can tell is it?? no its not about the design old or not, im not sure what others said about old design or new what so ever, but in the anime the elbow doesn't segment to 3 parts like that. Its a small MS with 2 segment on the whole hand only. the lower segment would cover up to the upper segment above the elbow, covering the middle inner frame which we now see it as the '3rd' segment, real ugly..sorry no pic for reference also the yellow pointers on the head, the middle ones are suppose to be point at roughly 45-60 degree, not arching top and so damn long another bigger problem would be the body, its not fully linking with the shoulder due to its size, abit lacking, smaller than anime and i believe the shoulders size is ok but its looking abit higher but its fine lastly, the part under the belly (lol gundam's belly) isn't fully detailed, they probably miss out some..muhaha so its our job to add in the details but regardless, guess i'll get this kit, probably the reason why its quite cheap and even comes with a weird stand , maybe some modification will make it cool
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Dark Lynx	Jun 6 2006, 11:25 AM Return to original view \| Post #52
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(young_soul @ Jun 6 2006, 09:21 AM) Probably Zeta or Wing...coz they came out long ago. Anyway...did anyone notice that Velde Buster looks a bit like Batman? lol hands down if its zeta or wing u call as top sales, then marginally freedom is 3rd but definately we don't judge a sales only by past statistic, we are talking bout hot sales item and its freedom! probably they stopped taking stocks coz normally they would take in a high volume of stocks at one go QUOTE(pussylover @ Jun 6 2006, 10:25 AM) How bout those toys which were made with metal/aluminium? hehhe! actually sum people dun consider gunplas as toys.. they called it as modelling kits.. coz toys would make them feel as if 5 year olds kiddies stuff.. QUOTE(whoami123 @ Jun 6 2006, 10:27 AM) Nah... It won't help much if the design of the kit is already like a toy I think it's a toy more than a real-robot model kit is because: 1) Too "colorful" 2) Design lack of "Mechanic" feel, many of the parts is not practical to be a combat MS Anyway, it's just my own opinions yes that accursed word 'toys' don't fit for a MG! gunplas are more for art purpose than playing, thus realistic factor is very important the amatu design gave me a very mixed feeling, toyish but fearsome look but it definately doesn't belongs to a MG price range. Perhaps bandai is aiming this product for younger generations, but the price tag is too high for a HG well if i were to get toys then transformer would be better, sufficiently colourful its colour used is very striking, perhaps its due to the gold color update : woops its due to the picture problems! now a better look of it in ...ahh much better...see the difference between 2 of these pic http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~midori-b/newpic/nes-g0348.htm http://withthewill.myrmid.com/HJ_mar_2004/gold_amatu.jpg This post has been edited by Dark Lynx: Jun 6 2006, 11:39 AM
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Dark Lynx	Jun 6 2006, 11:55 AM Return to original view \| Post #53
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(young_soul @ Jun 6 2006, 11:45 AM) why dun you compare the sales of the first week after the kits were released...but its kinda tough to find such old data by now (For Zeta and Wing) hmm, no ..thats not my point since freedom is selling well now, why would they kill its sales now, its like throwing away your pot of rice ( in chinese ) i believe if u try to check your own gundam bulk sales, MG freedom would be on top chart too (based on total sales) This post has been edited by Dark Lynx: Jun 6 2006, 11:56 AM
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Dark Lynx	Jun 7 2006, 09:42 AM Return to original view \| Post #54
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Godevil @ Jun 6 2006, 08:25 PM) Guys, just saw an interesr model GFF Zeta ll Gundam never see tis design before, from wat series? http://www.toysdaily.com/01news/06june/gundam/gff301.jpg http://www.toysdaily.com/01news/06june/gundam/gff307.jpg http://www.toysdaily.com/01news/06june/gundam/gff308.jpg and could be in my top purchase list too, too bad its a GFF and i believe u guys miss out these 1/144 HG Blu Duel Gundam
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Dark Lynx	Jun 7 2006, 03:00 PM Return to original view \| Post #55
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(young_soul @ Jun 7 2006, 02:51 PM) There's another Gundam coming out...called GSX-401FW...no pics yet from Stargazer website http://www.seed-stargazer.net/mechanics/index.html lol if u had to know.. GSX-401FW is called Stargazer, its a mobile armor i heard i lost my source..let me check around where i got that info from This post has been edited by Dark Lynx: Jun 7 2006, 03:08 PM
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Dark Lynx	Jun 7 2006, 05:29 PM Return to original view \| Post #56
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	shud be a transformable mobile armor / mecha type im not sure where i get the sources from, read it months ago..hard to track my source back perhaps fellow forumers can help to clarify
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Dark Lynx	Jun 7 2006, 08:42 PM Return to original view \| Post #57
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(YenS @ Jun 7 2006, 08:15 PM) woah.. gold frame sure roxx my sox off~! but it looks really heavy. wonder if it affects the poseability.. anyways, can we spray paint gundam kits with those paint sprays from the hardware store? cos i used the Anchor paint-lacquer spray thingy on a plastic part and it looks great. nice texture too. and not to mention, cheap! comments? hey hey there, how bout some pics of your work? how much does those spray cost? applied primers? do u spray only the outer layer then only do lining?
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Dark Lynx	Jun 9 2006, 12:00 AM Return to original view \| Post #58
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(kingkong81 @ Jun 8 2006, 11:47 PM) Wah IJ first batch so fast oredi habis!? wat u mean oredi habis?? its damn long habis liao it sold like hot cakes on first week man
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Dark Lynx	Jun 9 2006, 12:11 AM Return to original view \| Post #59
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Yam @ Jun 9 2006, 12:07 AM) stocks here in kl are so limited tat u really need to get the info of new releases earlier hand and perhaps book it... sigh... i searched. nope. don't know wat u mean by "nope" i checked DC,LT, FT, SM, XL and GT, can't find
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Dark Lynx	Jun 9 2006, 11:10 AM Return to original view \| Post #60
Getting Started Junior Member 78 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(pussylover @ Jun 9 2006, 10:58 AM) buy in bulk la bro.. i bet there's a lot of ppl here wants them.. and u can make x-tra income too.. lol wtf, do u know young_soul opens a gundam bulk sales
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