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Model Kits Gundam & Mecha modelling thread V34, Gunpla builders assemble!

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post Oct 14 2014, 10:28 PM

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thats a bargain for 150
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post Oct 21 2014, 06:57 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Oct 21 2014, 11:58 AM)
Always clear coat the metallic part made by sharpie as the paint won't stick for long.
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in other words.. if plan to top coat it... you'll need gloss for metallic parts.. and flat for others right..?
thats quite a lot to spend..
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post Oct 21 2014, 07:09 PM

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QUOTE(chriswoo @ Oct 21 2014, 06:56 PM)
from my experience whether you buy more or build more all came to 1 issue for everyone in this hobby is space. YES you gonna run out of space very fast.  icon_idea.gif
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i think its not only this hobby... Once your hobby makes u become a collector.. then will eat up room... its the same issue ppl in TF, Mecha and action figure collectors... anything more than 10 inch in size will take up room quite fast if you r displaying them...

for me i just hv to stick with MG or larger scale since i dont display them in a batch... less is more to say..
But quite tempting to try HG/RG... but only when im committed to do a diorama/mini diorama for them..
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post Oct 21 2014, 07:18 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Oct 21 2014, 07:02 PM)
Not really. Normal clear spray paint (lacquer) are very common in hardware shops for RM5-RM10, if it's only to be used on these small details (booster or small inner frame parts), the spray grain is not noticeable. You don't need those Tamiya or Mr. Hobby grade clear paint for the accents, unless for maximum personal satisfaction.

That's what I personally do anyway.
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I havent Top coat my model kits yet... plannng to do so... but still figuring out between Semi Gloss or Flat Mr Hobby... but the price keeps me holding back since i dont build many MS, only the ones i feel would look good displaying..

how many MG can the Mr Hobby can top coat use on?
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post Oct 21 2014, 08:38 PM

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is that 88ml or 170 ml?
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post Oct 21 2014, 11:57 PM

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QUOTE(scid @ Oct 21 2014, 10:10 PM)
for me if normal build with panel line..semi gloss is way to go..weathered looks good with mat finished

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Above I'm using normal laqcuer Samurai Matte Top Coat No 80(when I dont have Mr hobby top coat  tongue.gif  )..but have to really wash the runner first or the topcoat will peel off
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is that OP is a build kit too? are both using samurai top coat? hows the result compare to hobby grade top coat?
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post Oct 22 2014, 12:10 AM

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What are these called?
I found them in very good condition and standing strong amongs other collections that went into cupboard storage..

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post Oct 22 2014, 05:59 PM

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QUOTE(onnylam @ Oct 22 2014, 04:01 PM)
I wonder if I can find this locally? This is not Pandai exclusive but Expo exclusive....I've built two of the Nu Ka, asking myself, want to build a 3rd one?  rclxub.gif

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will they turn yellow or get crack marks overtime?
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post Oct 26 2014, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(amosai @ Oct 26 2014, 08:18 PM)
Hey guys, i am new to building gundam model kits.

I've recently bought a bunch of stuff from this website, gundam.my.
They provide excellent services but i checked hobbylink japan and found out that their(gundam.my) price is overpriced.

May i know where do you guys get your model kits?

Is buying online cheaper? or do i get it from a store instead?

I live in penang island, anyone can enlighten me where to get gundam model kits? =D
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buying online you have to take note of shipping charges.. for big kits may charge more.. end up the same as your local hobby store.. sometimes you can still get good prizes though f you scout around multiple online sellers/shops..
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post Oct 26 2014, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(HxiiiK @ Oct 26 2014, 08:21 PM)
penang has one of the most amazing place to shop for gunpla which is gwing tongue.gif go look it up
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yes.. i purchase from gwing b4.. good defect in my item when unbox.. they are kind enough to exchange for me no with no hassle.. just online listing seems a bit slow to update..
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post Oct 26 2014, 10:18 PM

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QUOTE(D-y @ Oct 26 2014, 08:24 PM)
browse the trade zone, got a lot of sellers with good price.
but if you prefer direct from store, I recommend gwing. They just open a new store in prangin mall i think
not sure whether or not they still sell gunpla because I usually PO figures from them rather than gunpla whistling.gif
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I find that PO action figures, Toypanic seem to hv a better price compared to Gwing n Hobby Raiser.. all of them are penang based
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post Oct 26 2014, 11:21 PM

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QUOTE(sphiroth @ Oct 26 2014, 09:02 PM)
After a 3 hours of painstakingly process of applying decal...
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hows the weight of RG kits.. Are they heavier than HG?
Can it be hang on ceiling or wall mounted?
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post Oct 27 2014, 02:52 PM

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QUOTE(orestes @ Oct 27 2014, 10:23 AM)
rg sf and justice

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that justice looks nice... are they top coated?
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post Oct 28 2014, 02:50 PM

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QUOTE(Shiniz @ Oct 28 2014, 11:53 AM)
kira yamato be like "Ground battle? wat ground battle..? i can shoot enemies from above the cloud..they dun see me coming"

dun think RG got any problem...i own all seed RGs...even had a perfect strike gundam with all it pack on...

i think only justice hv prob on my side..left hand kinda loose
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if apply tamiya cement.. will that help..?
nail polish also been used to tighten joints
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post Oct 28 2014, 10:14 PM

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QUOTE(mf_yamato @ Oct 28 2014, 05:28 PM)
mind you, cement are meant to fuse 2 plastic by melting it....
the best choice is superglu...
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what i meant is when it has a joint.. apply a layer just at that point but dont put it back on yet.. just to create a thicker layer to create a bit of friction, once dried snap it on n it should be thighter(Depending on layer thickness, sometimes have to apply more than once).. just like the concept of paintng kits parts by parts.. once u try to combine the parts ull notice its tighter to do so..

for too tight issue, is best to mask the area of joint b4 painting..
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post Oct 28 2014, 10:17 PM

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QUOTE(rihuhs @ Oct 28 2014, 06:29 PM)
exactly

what I experienced was when I left it to dry, waiting to topcoat the kit sweat.gif
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so do i need both softer and setter? or can just get away with just 1?

Will Sticker type decal turn yellow on the transparent part overtime if you top coat it?
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post Oct 29 2014, 02:49 AM

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Nail polish does works for action figures join tightening.. some use cement as well.. but action figures/toys plastics may be differ.. some joint can bend as well..

i noticed super glue sometimes will create a sort of whitish/cloudish.. any other cleaner solution than that for joint tightening for gunpla..
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post Oct 29 2014, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(ralph_d @ Oct 29 2014, 08:03 AM)
softer (green): kinda melt the decal on the plastic. result: markings look like been painted on instead of using decal

setter (blue): easier to set the decal in place. It is quite slippery to place water decals especially on unpainted kits, setter solves this problem.

you can also do without using those solvents, but better top coat a.s.a.p.

halfway through water decaling my 3.0 rx-78 i realised using these solvent makes my life easier.
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so on unpainted you can use setter only....
how asap to apply top coats after decals if not using any solvents, hours or less?

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post Oct 29 2014, 07:19 PM

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that a nice zeta.. is it rg?
i always push this one aside for MG due to Zeta 2.0 price quite high... if im gonna keep adding my gunpla.. i may need to reconsider RG since the detail n color separation is good...

Somehow saiz still does matter to me.. as i like em to be a display item.
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post Oct 29 2014, 07:29 PM

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any suggestions on how to panel line on white parts and not looking too black heavy?

are those panel wash technique easy to remove access on small tight areas like the head/face?

What type of paint is good n easy to use enamel, acrylic,oil color,ink etc?




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