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Model Kits Gundam & Mecha modelling thread V37, Ver Revive
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xein
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 Nov 9 2015, 04:48 PM
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QUOTE(lchee @ Nov 9 2015, 03:32 PM) questions to gundam model kit expert/veteran here. I do not play with model kits much, but i like gundam. The only kit i toy around with was like almost 13 years ago when i was bored and just bought an MG gundam wing endless waltz model. Got it made, and just display it. Couldn't really play much with it as the joints aren't really tight like transformers toys. It felt fragile. Now that more than a decade has passed, I do hope the technology of the gundam kit has advanced where the completed version will be more playable. Gonna check out the gunpla show tomorrow. Wanna ask if I should look for the master grade or the real grade version? I was reading, it seems real grade is more recent, so maybe the quality is better? Considering to get 00 raiser, just not sure RG or MG is better. Also, what are the essential cutter tools i need? Back then all i used was a pair of scissors and my nail cutter. I recommend that you don't try RG. The parts are too fine/small. And you'll need proper nipper and crafting knife. If you want some big punpla with rather tight joints, i suggest the RE100 except Nightingale. |
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:3mushy:3
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Nov 9 2015, 04:54 PM
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If you want to 'play', please get Robot Damashi or Metal Build, their joints can take heavier 'punishment'.
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SUSadvocado
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Nov 9 2015, 05:21 PM
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having problem with seamline covering. i used putty and sanded them evenly, it looks flat, however after painting they become visible, scratch marks & uneven surface harder to spot before priming/coating even though they look even from eyes.
they do look much better than before but still visible.
i painted the parts before assembly puttying/sand then another coat on the seam sanded areas.
i find the problem more on spray painting, whereas brush painting can hide the marks easier by putting wetter coat around the seam but need to sand them afterwards due to uneven/too thick.
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cacin
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Nov 9 2015, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE(advocado @ Nov 9 2015, 05:21 PM) having problem with seamline covering. i used putty and sanded them evenly, it looks flat, however after painting they become visible, scratch marks & uneven surface harder to spot before priming/coating even though they look even from eyes. they do look much better than before but still visible. i painted the parts before assembly puttying/sand then another coat on the seam sanded areas. i find the problem more on spray painting, whereas brush painting can hide the marks easier by putting wetter coat around the seam but need to sand them afterwards due to uneven/too thick. What were you using to paint over the putty? Aibrush? Spray Can? |
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limjenson
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Nov 9 2015, 07:00 PM
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Anyone knows of anyway to get replacement parts?
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Reix
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Nov 9 2015, 08:28 PM
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QUOTE(limjenson @ Nov 9 2015, 07:00 PM) Anyone knows of anyway to get replacement parts? taobao |
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TSnazrul90
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Nov 9 2015, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(limjenson @ Nov 9 2015, 07:00 PM) Anyone knows of anyway to get replacement parts? replacement parts > search for cheap assembled kit. Defect, broken parts are fine as long its not the parts you wanted already done this its cheaper than buy new whole kit This post has been edited by nazrul90: Nov 9 2015, 08:43 PM |
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limjenson
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Nov 9 2015, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Nov 9 2015, 08:42 PM) replacement parts > search for cheap assembled kit. Defect, broken parts are fine as long its not the parts you wanted already done this its cheaper than buy new whole kit Sorry can explain what you mean by cheap assembled kit? Normally where can find these? |
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golbeza
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Nov 9 2015, 10:04 PM
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Getting Started
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it's been so long since i've post anything in gundam thread, and been a long time since i bought any too D: today i decided to drop by my fav shops in TS for the first time since after GST starts  what used to be rm40+ now becomes rm60+ to rm70+ what used to be rm120+ now becomes rm160+ to rm180+ mostly is just HGs & MGs _(:'3 /z)_ i keep back my wallet and walked out... _(:'3 /z)_ |
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TSnazrul90
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Nov 9 2015, 10:15 PM
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QUOTE(limjenson @ Nov 9 2015, 10:02 PM) Sorry can explain what you mean by cheap assembled kit? Normally where can find these? assembled gunpla kit usually sell cheaper than new one can find either in gundam group or here do note individual people personally sell this, not shop https://forum.lowyat.net/Hobbies&Collectibles |
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Chiaroscuro
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Nov 9 2015, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(TheEvilMan @ Nov 8 2015, 09:39 PM) wow...just wow, u guys be the judge » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « it looks even worse for strike and exia  |
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SUSadvocado
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Nov 9 2015, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE(cacin @ Nov 9 2015, 06:20 PM) What were you using to paint over the putty? Aibrush? Spray Can? Spray Can. I know the putty sanding ain't perfect but it's 90% there. if i use brush paint i can cover the gap but sanding is really difficult on painted area. |
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KayK
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Nov 10 2015, 10:35 AM
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Nu gundam titanium finish going for RM400 at the expo...
Don't really see many expo limited items left...
Some MG prices are reasonable, like MG 00 seven swords going for 197...MG build strike gundam with full pack 150...
PG banshee 923...
This post has been edited by KayK: Nov 10 2015, 10:38 AM
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:3mushy:3
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Nov 10 2015, 10:44 AM
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Lol nothing interesting at expo, already left |
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carpathia
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Nov 10 2015, 11:00 AM
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Expo items all sold out ? That was quick
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:3mushy:3
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Nov 10 2015, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(carpathia @ Nov 10 2015, 11:00 AM) Expo items all sold out ? That was quick Not really, only the Try Burning. Among things I noticed: Some prices were confusingly tagged. A few Nu Ka Titanium were priced at 575, some were 400. You would have guessed that at least some IBO kits would have been on sale, but no. There was a fat Armuro Ray. Biggest gripe: Let's take a guess game how many people didn't bathe this morning. |
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TheEvilMan
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Nov 10 2015, 11:26 AM
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Boring expo and tyhe competition isnt on display
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naith
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Nov 10 2015, 11:28 AM
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Did you happen to see the rg strike freedom expo? And
If you did, how much was it?
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D-y
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Nov 10 2015, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Nov 10 2015, 11:14 AM) You would have guessed that at least some IBO kits would have been on sale, but no. There was a fat Armuro Ray. Biggest gripe: Let's take a guess game how many people didn't bathe this morning. I think no IBO kits mainly because most of them have yet to reach our shore They do have display for all of the upcoming kits (origin, V2, 1/100 barbatos) Lost interest towards the expo kits after seeing their prices (RG exia extra finish rm290? ) Aside for NU, might as well buy any other MG rather than the expo kits  |
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carpathia
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Nov 10 2015, 11:48 AM
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Thanks mushy...from the pics, looks like huge crowd of people lining up to pay
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