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sixshot
post 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? laugh.gif
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post Mar 22 2017, 05:57 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Mar 22 2017, 01:15 PM)
Assembly is the best part, why would you give it to others? I mean it's totally your choice but a decade old MG should be nothing for an adult.
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average time to complete assembling MG how much? 1st timer like me, sure took weeks. lol
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post 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.

I suggest you prep the kit limb by limb, that way you won't miss any part and your build quality will be better.
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aite. just bought all the basic tools to get started. going to start assembling this weekend. smile.gif

QUOTE(ktfong @ Mar 22 2017, 09:47 PM)
try to assemble part by part. I enjoyed building my Freedom 2.0

strike freedom is a cool kit. just give it a try.

btw. where did u get it? Rm137 seems acceptable for me...
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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.

saw a bandai version for RM 137 after conversion, couldn't resist lol.
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post 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. sweat.gif
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post Mar 27 2017, 04:44 PM

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QUOTE(xyekit @ Mar 27 2017, 02:55 PM)
Heya Gundam peeps!

I 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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park. i also want to know this
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post 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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post 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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post 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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post Apr 7 2017, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(talzer @ Apr 6 2017, 05:16 PM)
Anyone get something from litt tak sales?

Got the hg graze for rm25. Pretty much a steal for a hg with inner frame
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sg wang outlet? still got many stock?
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post Apr 7 2017, 06:30 PM

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QUOTE(GameFr3ak @ Apr 7 2017, 04:49 PM)
Just got done coating my first kit. Bought a few more markers, maybe gonna paint the fingers  rclxms.gif
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semi glossy coating?

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