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Model Kits Gundam & Mecha Modelling Thread V39

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cacin
post Apr 18 2017, 09:08 PM

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QUOTE(Cactite @ Apr 2 2017, 11:58 AM)
Wanna ask, what is the market like for gunpla commissions and painted kits? I don't mean to earn money from it but I like to assemble and paint, then I don't have enough space to keep all so if can sell it would be nice.

So basic plan is to paint it myself, no real customization work most of the times but masked for color apps and only using stickers for eyes, then sell for original kit price + maybe 20% extra cost.

Most I deal with are HG if that is relevant, but MG from time to time.
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Few years back, when I check with Red Comet in Penang, I was quoted rm300 for an MG Wing Zero Custom complexity. If you go for Sazabi Ver KA, it can reach more than rm500. Considering the skills that these guys have based on their warhammer figures, I don't doubt the price because you can ask them to colour the kit however you would like it.

I would think that there are some folks that have money to accumulate a lot of backlogs but no time to build them in their lifetime. So, they commission it out.

your + 20% extra costs won't be able to make up for the cost of the paints, decals and time. But, if what you wanted is the joy of building such kits before selling them off, then it is up to you smile.gif

Attached was my first commission job. I just started taking commission last year. I might stop once I completed my fifth commission due to work tongue.gif

Nonetheless, you can view my FB public albums.

MG DOM
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...=1&l=ca28c888fc

MG NU Ver KA
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...=1&l=79076a72c4

Other Personal Builds
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...=1&l=79dcbb4acd

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sakimishani
post Apr 18 2017, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(xein @ Apr 16 2017, 11:57 PM)
Give me your backlogs before you die. Kikiki tongue.gif
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lol, i will will it to you if you want biggrin.gif
nick2011
post Apr 18 2017, 11:19 PM

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Just started the hobby. Any recommended online store to get Mr Hobby paints for hand painting?
They seem to have a nice collection of metallic paints.

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raveboy34
post Apr 19 2017, 02:37 PM

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Anyone collecting FW Gundam Converge Series??? Just want to know where you guys get your collection from and for discussion on this.

1 more thing, I got a Mega Size Zaku and alr assemble. Just want to know any kind-hearted soul can tell me where can I find ppl for lining around KL or Selangor area??

Thanks a lot...smile.gif
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post Apr 19 2017, 03:31 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Apr 18 2017, 06:07 PM)
You can get the panel line accent at Tamiya Underground @ One Utama. Last I went there (2 days ago), they had all three colors.
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Thank you, will definitely take a look.
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post Apr 19 2017, 07:45 PM

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QUOTE(cacin @ Apr 18 2017, 09:08 PM)
Few years back, when I check with Red Comet in Penang, I was quoted rm300 for an MG Wing Zero Custom complexity. If you go for Sazabi Ver KA, it can reach more than rm500. Considering the skills that these guys have based on their warhammer figures, I don't doubt the price because you can ask them to colour the kit however you would like it.

I would think that there are some folks that have money to accumulate a lot of backlogs but no time to build them in their lifetime. So, they commission it out.

your + 20% extra costs won't be able to make up for the cost of the paints, decals and time. But, if what you wanted is the joy of building such kits before selling them off, then it is up to you smile.gif

Attached was my first commission job. I just started taking commission last year. I might stop once I completed my fifth commission due to work tongue.gif

Nonetheless, you can view my FB public albums.

MG DOM
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...=1&l=ca28c888fc

MG NU Ver KA
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...=1&l=79076a72c4

Other Personal Builds
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...=1&l=79dcbb4acd
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Thanks for the info. RM 300 for a MG Wing Zero is kinda crazy. I would be happy if a Wing Zero of mine sold for RM 200.

Here are some of my Recent Builds

As you can see, the painting is mostly very basic. I think the stuff I plan to sell will be closer to the HG The End in that album. Basic painting/masking and cleaning up marks. Almost no mods except sharpening V Fin. The black, purple, body grey and face(s) are painted

I don't plan to earn money from it, but the kit + 20% of the kit cost allows me to build and have fun, then get some of my spending back.

So where do you take commissions and how to get started? What is it like? Are there deadlines? How do you set the price and discuss the project? I think I want to try one commission to see if it fits me.

Thanks for your time.

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post Apr 19 2017, 07:50 PM

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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Apr 18 2017, 03:18 PM)
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Coming soon. And oh, no 1/100 FM, HGIBO and HGBF
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hhnnngghhh Ver Ka

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post Apr 20 2017, 12:14 AM

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Guys, which brand/type of sandpaper and grit u guys usually use for sanding off nub marks? need some advice on proper sanding & buffing techniques. And is it ok to use some cheap Eagle brand sandpaper for sanding?

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post Apr 20 2017, 01:37 PM

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QUOTE(matt1998 @ Apr 19 2017, 03:31 PM)
Thank you, will definitely take a look.
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Or you can get it around Sunway. Google Gundam Toy Shop...
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post Apr 20 2017, 01:40 PM

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On topic about painting.. I'm thinking of getting a cheap airbrush. Saw quite a few on Taobao.... only costs around RM100++

Anyone using double action mini airbrush kit?
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post Apr 20 2017, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(GameFr3ak @ Apr 20 2017, 01:40 PM)
On topic about painting.. I'm thinking of getting a cheap airbrush. Saw quite a few on Taobao.... only costs around RM100++

Anyone using double action mini airbrush kit?
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interested to know what the veterans opinions as well, im thinking about investing on a airbrush , just not sure if i should go all out on my 1st buy, or just take it slow with cheap ones, like the ones from lazada.........just for fun, which double action(gravity/cup) feed is the best?compressor as well.....only know sparmax is good for compressor? icon_question.gif
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QUOTE(daisuke @ Apr 20 2017, 03:57 PM)
interested to know what the veterans opinions as well, im thinking about investing on a airbrush , just not sure if i should go all out on my 1st buy, or just take it slow with cheap ones, like the ones from lazada.........just for fun, which double action(gravity/cup) feed is the best?compressor as well.....only know sparmax is good for compressor? icon_question.gif
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The one that I saw (RM100++) is the complete kit. Airbrush + compressor... I saw a few videos.. they seemed fine...
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post Apr 21 2017, 02:49 AM

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was planned to buy this few months back but no stocks
and I found this review feel better now

best part is at 14:09

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post Apr 21 2017, 02:54 AM

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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Apr 21 2017, 02:49 AM)


was planned to buy this few months back but no stocks
and I found this review feel better now

best part is at 14:09
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Still a really great kit for display purpose nonetheless. Not like you gonna play with it like a 7 years old tho. Or are you?
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post Apr 21 2017, 03:17 AM

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How is this nice for just for display purpose when standing pose need to mount a display base because to support heavy weight thruster backpack?

I have bad experience with RG Zaku II and that is annoyed me so much. But Sinanju is far worse than that. Partly on their fault using MK-II frame for Sinanju. Cant take the burden on bigger and heavy exterior plastic.

And FYI I treat my gunpla nicely
Take them out for display shelf sometimes, put in on table, admire it. I cant do that with flimsy RG Sinanju. And oh RG MK-II is solid piece even though his inner frame is weak on Sinanju.

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post Apr 23 2017, 09:31 AM

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Hmm seems like no active news from gundamguy blog recently...wonder what happened?
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post Apr 23 2017, 03:44 PM

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Another sunday and another new post!

In this Let's Talk Gunpla Vol.2 we are going to touch abit on the new announcement from the P Bandai. A very so and so announcement this time.

Regardless, am looking forward in what you guys think!

#gunpla #kimithebuilder

https://kimithebuilderblog.wordpress.com/20...lk-gunpla-vol-2
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post Apr 23 2017, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(~C.W.S~ @ Apr 23 2017, 09:31 AM)
Hmm seems like no active news from gundamguy blog recently...wonder what happened?
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From what I heard/read, seems like they're closing and that's it. Now I just go to Gundamkitscollection.
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QUOTE(Cactite @ Apr 23 2017, 04:32 PM)
From what I heard/read, seems like they're closing and that's it. Now I just go to Gundamkitscollection.
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Sad to see they are closing without any announcement sad.gif. Now only left gundamkitscollection for gunpla news.
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post Apr 23 2017, 08:15 PM

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Anyone seen this unicorn before ? not the bootleg bust but by ichiban kuji unicorn bust



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