Well, you still build transparent kits don't you? Technically you still build them HEHE, the good thing about clear versions is that you can't reproduce them under normal circumstances, no amount of paint can help you do that. You can only do a custom paint to make your gunplas look like 7-eleven or p-bandai. That's a huge plus I believe.

I have gotten the F91 and Try Burning Transparent and I have to say it looks magnificent xD.

You can even use them as afterimages if you have the normal version ones too.

That's what I was trying to say and you definitely rephrased it better xD.

Heally, when i say "you build transparent kits", I don't mean you specifically. It's a form of saying things in English. A transparent kit does not magically build itself to a kit.

You technically still need to build it. Frankly speaking, people nowadays are taking the word "building" and mistaking it with "customise". When you assemble the kit without filing, sanding etc, that's still building. That's what a builder does. However, builders can take a step further to customise it by painting etc.

Why people like to differentiate themselves as " real builders" baffles me. Either they don't know the english language well enough or they just want to differentiate themselves from straight builders because that is too low for them to do. Ohh well.

This post has been edited by amosai: Jun 27 2015, 02:09 PM

Facepalm..... You're one of those that is desperately trying to defend that gunplas are not toys aren't you? It's a rather sensitive and controversial topic so I'll not dwell into that.

Besides, you saying transparent kits don't enter gwbc does not invalidate my point. You still build them. Painting is a part of building gunplas but is not required of it. You do not need to paint, file, sand things down to consider it built. Assembling straight it as per instruction is building "straight BUILD". Hence, builder is also the correct term here. As opposed to what you think.

Just to humor you, there are several impracticality why people don't use transparent kits to enter gwbc for example:

1) When you customise (usually you paint), and VOILA, no more transparent parts, doesn't that defeat the purpose of getting a transparent kit?

2) In order for one to compete with so many people, you can't just show up with a straight build because everyone does not.

3) Is more expensive, need I say more?

4) There might be a rule against it? (Because I think it would be unfair since the availability of those kits depends on geographical locations) Maybe someone who have participated enlighten us?

Unless you can do something unconventional using clear parts, I doubt there's any need for clear parts in competitions.

The reason for build fighters and build fighters try is to sell more gunpla and increase profit. It's a big company, they aren't all that concerned with what people do with it as long as it does not deteriorate their reputation, shareholders are interested in $$, not a noble cause.

There's a clear distinction. Robot damashii/metal build, there's barely any building, more like fixing it up on the pre-made unit. When you buy a model kit and build it (regardless of whether you paint/customise it or not), you're a builder.

This post has been edited by amosai: Jun 27 2015, 03:29 PM

Wah you must have expertise in all those. Kudos to you ^^. Those are professions, not a hobby LOL. That's why we call gwbc builders, professional builders .

Yup, that's how I look at it.


Heally, all I am saying is builders covers a wide array of people who builds. There's no real or fake builders. Just beginners, intermediate, advances/professional builders. At the end, all are still builders, just at varying levels. It shouldn't be embarrassing at all to call oneself a builder even as a beginner. And I believe meeting a pro can definitely improve one's experience in building.

And there are people who would like to gauge where they stand in open competitions. I don't think it's sad at all, after all it is to promote gunpla. I feel that an honest approach on how the kits are made is a must, no point saying a kit that has nub marks and call it good. If it's bad, just give suggestions on how to improve. Don't have to be mean and go to the extent and say "you're not a builder". Technically, the person still built it, just not that refined.

This post has been edited by amosai: Jun 27 2015, 06:05 PM

Hey guys, anyone has received the new year campaign gifts before? I won the Burning Gundam Gold Ver. Do they send it or you have to contact the nearest authorized dealer?

Ah I see. Thanks =D.

Hey guys, I received an email from lit tak about the campaign prize. Since I am not based in KL, I asked whether can post it out instead and what they replied I have to pay RM30 for courier charges? WTH.... Is this even normal?

Gundam.my I think. I don't mind paying for the shipping but the price is kinda steep for courier charges >.<. The packaging better be good =/. Thanks anyways =D.

DEM FOOT AND WAIST (or no waist actually)!

It's just an HG Build Burning. If it's an Mg, I would have gladly paid it =/. But it's shiny so

Haha, true true. It's another way to look at it.

If they box it individually means they need to make different sets of runners for each and make different boxes. I still think this is the best way to do it to keep costs low.

And having extra junks lying around is always good for customizing

Well, that's just my two cents.