opened the box, see so many tiny parts. scared to assemble, don't even have any tools yet.
anyone provide assembly service?
Model Kits Gundam & Mecha Modelling Thread V39
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Mar 22 2017, 11:49 AM
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i just got into this hobby. bought bandai MG Strike Freedom @ RM 137 as my 1st gundam.
opened the box, see so many tiny parts. scared to assemble, don't even have any tools yet. anyone provide assembly service? |
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Mar 22 2017, 05:57 PM
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Mar 22 2017, 10:34 PM
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Mar 22 2017, 07:51 PM) Out of box build? For a more than 10 years old kit, should take average experiences builder 4 hours. aite. just bought all the basic tools to get started. going to start assembling this weekend. I suggest you prep the kit limb by limb, that way you won't miss any part and your build quality will be better. QUOTE(ktfong @ Mar 22 2017, 09:47 PM) try to assemble part by part. I enjoyed building my Freedom 2.0 akihabara. i never bought gundam before, but i frequently look at the price through fb. most online shop selling daban/DM strike freedom around RM 190+~200+ for MG grade. strike freedom is a cool kit. just give it a try. btw. where did u get it? Rm137 seems acceptable for me... saw a bandai version for RM 137 after conversion, couldn't resist lol. |
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Mar 26 2017, 04:48 PM
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im missing one part..torso part..can't finish building without it.
any shop in kl sell spare parts? mg grade gundam. |
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Mar 27 2017, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(xyekit @ Mar 27 2017, 02:55 PM) Heya Gundam peeps! park. i also want to know thisI have a few questions regarding acrylic topcoats. I'm hoping experts in this thread can chime in and help me out: 1. Where can I get my supply of topcoats from? I meant specifically Mr. Hobby (both Flat and Semi-gloss) and generally at what price? 2. How do you prep your Gundam and topcoat prior to spraying? From what I read you should give the can a good shake. Some even recommend half-dipping the can in warm water before spray. 3. How to handle moving armor parts? For example RG Justice Gundam have multiple moving parts when the limbs are full-bend. I'm thinking to topcoat 1 layer on limbs at full-bend, then another layer at neutral position for best coverage. The bend-able waist seems tricky. 4. Coating the ball-joints. Going on a limb-by-limb basis, I will surely hit the joints. Should I mask them so I don't end up making them super tight due to the excess coating? 5. How easy is it to mess up the topcoating process? Thanks for your time! P.S. I haven't actually done top-coating before so any advice and tips on this will help me greatly! |
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Mar 28 2017, 02:06 PM
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is it compulsory to do panel lining and top coating? just finished my gundam, looks pretty good as it is.
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Mar 28 2017, 08:00 PM
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how to remove the glossy part of the sticker? is i use mr hobby top coat finish, would it settle the problem?
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Mar 28 2017, 10:07 PM
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anyone using pencil to do panel lining?
i tried pen at first, didn't like the result. then used pencil, it provides very subtle finish. really nice to look compared to pen. |
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Apr 7 2017, 01:07 PM
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Apr 7 2017, 06:30 PM
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