where do you go, exactly? and what is your definition of overprice

like aeon those la. sipek expensive... i went to lit tak warehouse sales oso not very cheap only.. i normally go vhobby but ppl say there oso expensive

go timesquare and you will know why
or easier just go to the garage sales section

I've seen vhobby's price, ok la if compared to aeon but not that cheap actually

which shop in time square good

I usually prefer gamers arena on the 7th floor next to xl-toys. Their price are usually tempting which is probably why most of the popular kits were sold out (usually HG) when I visit.
IT Toys also have great pricing but don't be fooled by their so called discounts. yes, the price is cheap but I'm not if it still count as discount when the price remains the same every time I went there
Time Machine is another good shop but their stocks seems kinda limited and not well arrranged

not sure if there's any new shop coz I haven't been there for a while

Agreed. Prefer their old shop layout where the kits are arranged for easier view and purchase.

Sometimes they really have discount. Grabbed MG Sengoku for RM 130 before

my xmas list
1) all RG series
2) all ver ka : MG Hi-V Gundam Ver. Ka + Nu ver ka (Titanium Finish) + Sazabi ver ka
3) PG Unicorn ( annnnd all future iterations such as banshee, pearl coating)
4) Big kits ( Nightingale and NeO Zeong)
5) new astray blue frame and sengoku astray

yeah...more than 5...so.....

Hi guys,bought a mg unicorn phenex recently.is there any other way to hide the nub mark for the coating?so far the only way I know is to hand paint the mark.

That's the only way... or spray/ab the whole thing.

That's like defeating the purpose of buying an electro-plated kit, no?

No amount of AB can replace electroplating finish.

Haha.i like ye bling bling finishing so ab is definitely not an option for me.guest I'll just have to hand paint.

1. Hand paint/gold marker will help a little in hiding nubs but if some1 look closely it will be very obvious.
2. AB will completely hide it, but u'll be wasting money buying a plated kit and ab-ing it off. Not to mention it'll nvr be as shinny.
3. Invoke some artistic liberties and use decals to hide it a little, but again it'll be obvious if some1 look closely.

No (sane) solution will be perfect when it comes to plated kit, we cant replicate the effect with normal paints no matter how hard u try. U just gotta accept it.

Note: The (insane) solution is to strip off the plated finish and bring it to some shop that offers electroplating services. I dont know what shop offers this nor will they entertain u even if u manage to find 1 since electroplating is serious industrial level stuff, highly poisonous and very toxic. May cost u both arms both legs and a kidney too.

hand paint mg unicorn phenex??
got paint that match the color???

This post has been edited by limfreelance: Nov 18 2014, 02:39 PM

Just paint the nub mark bro.haha

Hmm Japan has it, but coating for average 1/144 HG already something like RM 200

Maybe can try this also.how understanding of lowyat forum.

hm... that Crossbone Gundam ver. ka looks very good.

wuts? that list is..overkill

yeap. exactly. that's the only turn down for these extra finish kits

if you're gonna repaint the whole thing (although the metallic effect still can be replicated) might as well get a normal one