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Model Kits Gundam & Mecha modelling thread V33, Gunpla builders assemble!

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post Feb 3 2014, 07:41 AM, updated 12y ago

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What is Gunpla?


Gundam Models refers to plastic and non-plastic model kits depicting the mechas, vehicles and characters of the fictional Mobile Suit Gundam universe. These kits have become popular among anime fans and model-lovers, especially in Japan and in other nearby Asian countries since 1980s. The popularity of Gundam models increased in the 1990s with North America and Europe being exposed to Gundam through television, video and manga. These Gundam Models may also be called Gunpla (ガンプラ Ganpura?), a portmanteau of "Gundam plastic model". "Gunpla" more commonly refers to the practice of building Gundam models, rather than the models themselves.


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post Feb 3 2014, 09:14 AM

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post Feb 3 2014, 05:09 PM

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Kampfer Amazing made by real Kawaguchi
really amazing indeed
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post Feb 4 2014, 03:50 AM

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QUOTE(mf_yamato @ Feb 3 2014, 10:12 PM)
nope... it looks half baked....
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yeah lol
the HG version looks better than MG


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post Feb 4 2014, 11:42 PM

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a better review of MG GX
http://blog.kenbill.com/?eid=459#sequel
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post Feb 6 2014, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(orestes @ Feb 6 2014, 08:40 AM)
looking for MG for full blown details .. haha
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the HG is way better looking than MG
no fragile transformation too whistling.gif
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post Feb 7 2014, 08:33 PM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Feb 7 2014, 05:54 PM)
Man, i hate Qant 00's this part =.=

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Any good advice on how to clear the nub?

Currently still waiting for my new nippers to arrive sad.gif
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spend yourself a sandpaper & polishing compound and do this

QUOTE(rayloke @ Apr 30 2012, 03:47 PM)
Ok, i think i will share a little bit with snapfit... something i just learn recently when i started doing my snapfit kits.
One of the main challenge of snapfitted kit is the task of removing nip marks, without leaving any visible leftover mark. This is especially challenging when doing colored parts; especially blue n red, n other darker colors. One can sand under the nip mark is flat, but is during the cutting process, any damage on the plastic will leave a white spot on the plastic which is almost impossible to remove 100%. So be very careful!
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Part on the runner.

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Cut it from the runner with a side cutter. Remember to leave some extra nip. This is because no matter how sharp your side cutter is, the cutting action somehow will have some force pressing onto the plastic. This will, especially parts with darker color like red n blue n grey, The force might damage the plastic n leave white spot.

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Then, use a sharp knife to slowly "slice" the nip, bit by bit. With this, no pressure will be put onto the plastic. When the nip mark is short enough, mebbe 0.5mm, we can start doing sanding.

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My personal habit is start with a file. This is sometimes dangerous because file can be very erosive n it sands down plastic very fast. As a result, if not careful, u might just over sand the whole thing n leave some very deep scratch mark onto the plastic. Here, i file it down until it's almost near the part. u can still see the shape of the nip. notice the white or light color around the nip? this is plastic damage n turn white. but no worry, it's only skin deep n can be easily removed by sand paper.

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Sand paper sanding. i start with 800, end with 1,200 grit. This is because i will be finishing with flat coat. IF u wanna do gloss coat, at least end with 2,000 grit n above. For curvy surface, i strongly recommend to use those 3M sanding sponge, the one state "microfine".

Now we can still see some scratches.
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Next i use Tamiya compound Coarse (Pic below) to compound it. Actually i do not need to do this because my final finishing is flat. This is just to show an example for those who wants to do gloss or semi gloss.

Besides compound, if u think it's expensive (around RM15 one tube), u can also use nail polisher. Use the finest one, those used for last step polishing or they call it "buff" type.

Other than that, u can even use those CD recovery fluid. The liquid u use, when your DVD has fine scratches, to wipe on the CD/DVD. IT works.
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Compared to the pic above, u can see the glossiness of original Bandai plastic. After compound, it's much glossier, something like those HD version.
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post Feb 8 2014, 12:25 AM

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skip, the wing is not properly shape

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HGUC Banshee Norn get clear part instead of puke gold
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post Feb 8 2014, 12:27 AM

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QUOTE(Stifler the Stifmeister @ Feb 7 2014, 11:19 PM)
Give u a like  thumbup.gif  haha.
Ur skills are so good, like a pro. I always scare to use file, most of the time I just sandpaper it, not the best result but it still look OK... laugh.gif
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if you afraid with failing, you will never go anywhere
always use on "test" gunpla before use on real thing
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post Feb 8 2014, 12:58 PM

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QUOTE(peas6590 @ Feb 8 2014, 12:55 PM)
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Anyone can help me? Im not a big fan of gundam series but i like the figure. Can help me identify who is the guy beside that rx78?
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O Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam 00

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post Feb 8 2014, 07:52 PM

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just starting gunpla hobby online shop
in small scale though
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post Feb 9 2014, 12:29 AM

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QUOTE(gundamsp01 @ Feb 8 2014, 07:58 PM)
wow, nice, cant wait to see ur competitive price  laugh.gif
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not exactly cheap
but about same price with average local shop

QUOTE(Stifler the Stifmeister @ Feb 8 2014, 09:02 PM)
Wow,  rclxms.gif  own online business o ~  laugh.gif
Wish ur small scale business to become more bigger & bigger scale business... laugh.gif
Huat ah!!! Hahaha
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thanks, currently me and other 2 friends handling this business
may take time to grow

QUOTE(Tiger I @ Feb 9 2014, 12:17 AM)
those aren't fully zeonic D:
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what kind of Zeonic kit you want? will try bring in future
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QUOTE(Exiled_Gundam @ Feb 9 2014, 01:43 AM)
Oh lol so you are Tsukinari  biggrin.gif
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lol no, he is main manager
me is just another business friend

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QUOTE(asuk @ Feb 10 2014, 07:41 PM)
finally i can post this here
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i'm thinking of doing another camo paintjob for a jegan to complete the trio. any suggestions for the colors?
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night based camo, actually a darker version of normal camo
I would love to see this

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post Feb 13 2014, 12:29 AM

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looking good now
going to skip the Marida's Banshee and go fot Riddhe's Banshee tongue.gif
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post Feb 16 2014, 10:03 PM

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whats polycaps from?HG? MG?
some kit have so many unused polycaps that can throw away

be sure to save some because it gonna be useful to you later
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post Feb 18 2014, 06:07 PM

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WIP (kinda)
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post Feb 19 2014, 09:59 AM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Feb 19 2014, 08:25 AM)
MG ?
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obviously.
the HGCC dont even release yet

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post Feb 19 2014, 07:57 PM

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QUOTE(golbeza @ Feb 19 2014, 07:30 PM)
all GMs and Grunts from the Earth Federation, gotta catch 'em all?

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have Silver Bullet but dont have Zaku F2?
meh

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post Feb 19 2014, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(mf_yamato @ Feb 19 2014, 08:28 PM)
he did say GMs and Grunts from the Earth Federation
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Zaku F2 from 0083 Federation used at Australia
but why Silver Bullet in list?

technically Silver Bullet is Neo Zeon one since it just Doben Wolf recaptured in Unicorn manga

if Silver Bullet in list,
Zaku F2 white should in list too

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