Lose faith with Hi-Resolution line and Metal Build already. They came out with countless Astrays and Strikes. At least Metal Robot line stay out from comfort zone and release something different.

I only have one HI-Resolution kit . Metal Build ? i can't even afford one lol

anyways, i think i have too many backlogs....what to do la.....no time to build

ok - serious question = can anyone share airbrush compressor recommendation? buying 1st one

Plan for long term or just test play a while? Got workstation/separate room environment for airbrush?

Long term lo..... preparing a proper spot to put airbrush station to vent air out.

By the way, which shop carries MIG paint in KL ? only see Tamiya everywhere

Depending on requirement the air compressor,
1. Silent type with small tank.

Good
- Best suit for personal room/small station setup
- Silent and won't cause inconvenient to other peoples
- Small and easy carry move around
- No much maintenance needed, just release water from tank.

Bad
- Usually China/Taiwan brand selling in MY, cost a bit between RM400 to RM800+ depending on spec. Branded one would be like sparmax or Iwata air compressor (around 1k+) also very difficult to find shop selling.
- Depending on how many horse power of the compressor the stored air mostly cannot catch up usage and tend to get overheat easily from continue running.

2. Big and extreme loud type

Good
- Best value for money, cost around from 200+ can get one
- Can have huge tank won't need to keep running
- Only run 2-3 times to refill air for the 3-4 hours session (at least for me)

Bad
- Loud, really loud (no joke)
- Huge and big
- Require separate buy air brush accessories (air + oil catch filter)
- Require some basic DIY skill to find and install adapter, air horse cable to plug in the air brush accessories (easy obtainable from paint shop that also selling air compressor, there are everywhere can match for you)


Personally I tried both above and now using the big one (cost me about 300-400 including air filter accessories), I may DIY a silent box to keep the noise isolated later in future. Both have its own pro and cons but it just up to personal requirement and preference. For me this is the must in hobby air compressor
1. A tank - Must have for consistent airflow and minimize compressor run keep running as you use it.
2. Air filter - to keep moisture away, especially in MY weather.

I would recommended drop by ATT Angel Trend Trading hobby shop at batu caves there have all the things you will need also the boss is very friendly may help you with the setup.

Thank you sir. i am thinking of getting sparmax as it seems to be highly recommended for long term usage by lot of people. ATT (Alex) also sells water curtain spray booth, but costs about RM900 + worth it?

Sparmax is one of air compressor I wish to get before but no able to due to difficult to find one selling. Hmm the water curtain is quite pricey ...Perhaps try taobao or DIY one yourself? I do also have used spray booth to let go but need to clean a bit first.

Can consider DIY. Not that difficult.

Thanks for sharing.
I am slowly building my backlog but also selling some due to space constraints. need to snap pics and upload to see quite a pain.
Now back to gunpla ( well, almost ) - anyone collecting these ?



This post has been edited by carpathia: Jun 27 2019, 08:48 PM

Yeah once you unlocked your "DIY" skill everything seems can DIYed

It still not a month yet after this discussion but the teaser image out for new 1/100 Barbatos. It is not confirmed as MG yet but the new Barbatos is far more detailed than older 1/100 kits.

This post has been edited by nazrul90: Jun 28 2019, 10:43 AM

New BBT.



Image brightened to see more details. Definitely not HG nor HiRes, and possibly light-up eyes, assuming those weren't just for FX tease. Actual Hires frame in the middle for comparison.

IBO line definitely spoiled me on the HG line. I can never get the same feeling when building other newer kits

Well, that was unexpected...

Yup, possibly a MG but why didn't Bandai just say it is MG but rather a new 1/100 Barbatos ? I think Bandai is releasing a new LINE other than MG.

hi, where do u guys usually buy ur HG sets, any place that is offering big discounts?

currently i find buying from shopee is the cheapest

shopee by far, all my HG from there, some are pre orders. if MG i whatsapp my local suppliers, more less same price with shopee after considering shipping

some origin set i am interested not sold in shopee also, can i know if ur supplier sell HG set too

God hand nipper worth it or not?

totally, you will never go back once you started. it cuts gunpla runner like butter