Once you build MG you might no want to look at HG anymore

thanks for the tip.

just finished the leg and waist. taking a break.

Then you'll have to buy Nightingale as well.

P-Bandai: Premium Bandai, refer to kits that r only sold via the online store. They dont ship to anywhere else other then JP n HK so no u wont get it in Msia (normally anyway). There r local sellers who manage to get hold of some stock but usually is limited in amount n sold in jacked up prices.

Bad articulation refers to limited range of movement in the joint.

Old sets of 5 HGs vs 1 MG, MG win by a country mile no contest. Also there is no reason to buy old kits when there exist newer counterpart.

me is other way round lol

I feel so too but the RE100 looks so bland.... Also what are you guys' opinion on those SD/BB models. They look so cute! Are they worth getting?

before remastered and remastered are the same exact model, they just enhance the color,
after Gundam build fighter series, they roll-out with ultimate NEW HG Strike.


Left is the NEW HG strike,
Right is before remaster and remaster strike



after building much MG, building a HG is much more fun....
hahaha well that's for me....

as for MG, i'm looking more towards innerframe details, mechanical details, which what lacking on nowadays MG.

This post has been edited by mf_yamato: Apr 9 2015, 07:10 AM

Ah sorry my bad, I meant the HGCE, and that is only Strike.

I prefer hg nowadays, too lazy to build mg or rg, space limitation and budget limitation.

HG and RG for me.. MG too large to display, unless its for a unit i like

newer HGs look as good as a lot of slightly older MGs already and with a bit of paintwork they will look great as display pieces

Wow thanks guys for the opinions >< but still conflicted! Maybe will buy both XD my poor bank account

Paint-related questions:

1. Where do you guys buy your paints? I'm looking at acrylics for hand-brusing and spray-can enamels for base paints.

2. Can craft acrylic paints that you can find in arts supply shops be used for painting gunpla?

3. I've read around and it seems that some acrylic paints will glob up if you try to thin them with water and some will thin just fine. Can the standard Tamiya paints that you can find in shops like Time Machine in Times Square be diluted with water?

4. What is the recommended ratio for thinning acrylic paints for hand-painting in Malaysia?

5. Is it safe to use spray-can top-coats on acrylic paint layers?

Um if you need Mr. Color paints for like an airbrush I can actually get them for RM10 each in bulk from a friend. Is that what you're looking for?

...
Does your friend have a site?

Haha no idea you want me ask me to contact him for you?

Well, I was actually wondering where you guys bought your paints. About seven years ago, I could get them in places like Toys and Hobbies, but since I've actually not built any Gunpla for so long, I'm kind of out of the loop and a bit miffed that most of the old places I went to are no longer around.

Can I assume then that you guys usually get it through mail order or contacts?

This post has been edited by ThisIsBoletaria: Apr 9 2015, 10:58 AM

Yes, please.

Go JS Hobby they have lots of options. Buy their Mr.Hobby arcylic/lacquer & a big bottle of Mr.Hobby Thinner. Gaia Lacquer seems more worth the price for it's volume compared to 10ml bottles.

I use arcylic but never use water to thin because water is much thinner & takes longer time to dry, and might not melt the paint fully compared to Mr.Hobby Thinner.

For thinning you have to test with brush so the paint is not too thin or thick. usually add 1 small scoop & try. problem with thinner is paint will become dry if you take too long time.

Tamiya paints are usually lacquer based so need Tamiya specific thinner.

Spray can got Lacquer & Arcylic based, also got Enamel & Polyurethane, all will melt acrylics but if you spray 2 coats of small mist far distance 1st (1-2secs), dry & full spray it should be ok.

I know there is a specific thread for all the painting n equipment Q&A here
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2870058/+560
but it seems less active


in this gundam thread is much more active and responsive, gets replied to much more quicker


so for the mods, what is your stand actually?

it was so active last time with some of our master builder giving tips and whats not...