Gundam Modelling

[T1000]

Have anyone used Gundam Markers GM-14(luminous pink) or GM-15 (luminous green) to paint beam sabers and/or head camera before??

Which Gundam marker is best suited for rockets thrusters? :blink

[Chillin]

It depends on the color of the actual inside of the thrusters. They vary from model to model, but most are either red, yellow, dark grey, or black. If you want to give the thrusters that "used" look then go with black and either streak or smudge (depending on if you are using paint or ink) the insides of the thrusters to make it look as if it has been in use or whatever you want to call it. There is another way to do it, but you can easily get it to a similar effect by doing that.

[ssouske]

i just want to ask one thing... its kinda obvious but im just going to ask to be safe... which of the 2 are you going to buy, HG 1/100 Freedom, or MG 1/100 Char's Custom Zaku II... they both have almost the same price... but the Zaku is old stock and i think the store where i saw it is selling it at 50% discount:whoo :whoo :whoo ... so which one will it be?

And another one... is the hg 1/100 sword impulse good? or does it have the same problems that the force model have?

[Kiba-kun]

The Zaku II MG is one of the biggest selling models of all time...and it's Char. Get it. ^_^

Haven't got the Sword Impulse yet myself ;_; If I do, I'll post about it....perhaps someone else has one?

Edit: Looks like you were right, Chillin - http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/hobbynet/ProductOne.aspx?pid=15960

[Chillin]

Fudging crap that thing looks even uglier than I thought it would.

I'll be getting the 1/100 Sword Impulse model next month (end of next month at that). Maybe someone else has it? I actually thought the 1/100 Force Impulse wasn't so bad, just got to work with it a little.

[ssouske]

awww... a not so strong yet very cool MS, piloted by a cool and great pilot... wasted by a bad looking model...:sad

[me_is_david]

holy crap that thing looks fugly


as for sword..i havent heard anything good about it, although I havn't heard anything bad either.
I'll be getting it also whenever it drops in price, unless Blast somehow gets released but at this point..its doubtful they'd even release a HG 1/144 version

too bad T_T, Blast was my favorite Impulse pack too

[Chillin]

Yeah Blast Impulse was my favorite as well. Hold out hope though, I remember the Blitz 1/100 scale came out even after the 1/100 Freedom and Justice models.

[me_is_david]

haha yeah
but then they'd still have to release Gaia and Abyss


sidenote: Woohoooo I just got my Destiny like 5 minutes ago =D
box is freaking just as big as the MG Zeta X_X

its a little crushed in but its okay haha
just had to come back and say that =)
chances are I am going to make Destiny before Zeta XD

[Chillin]

Heh looks like you got your Destiny before me. Well if you got it, then I'm expecting it very soon.

[Kiba-kun]

Nice ^_^ Tell us poor people, patiently waiting for ours, how good it is david! ^_^

I'm really hoping I can pick up a slew of HGUC Zeta models. Been rewatching the series, got some fantastic designs in there. Hopefully gonna get Mk.II, Zeta, Qubeley, O, Super, Hi-Zack (EF colours), Gaplant and a chrome plated Marasai. And maybe the poor, poor Asshimar if I have money left over. That has to be one of the worst designs I've ever seen! Anyone else wishing they'd release a Methuss already?

[Chillin]

I got my Destiny! This is a good day. I got my digital camera today and my Destiny came in the mail. I suppose I would like a Methuss, but that thing reminds me of a Transformer more than a mobile suit. I would get the MG Zeta (not A1 or C1) but it sucks. I'll probably get the MG Super Gundam, as well as a few 1/144 HGUC Zeta kits like you Kiba.

[staradderdragoon]

Have anyone used Gundam Markers GM-14(luminous pink) or GM-15 (luminous green) to paint beam sabers and/or head camera before??

Which Gundam marker is best suited for rockets thrusters? :blink

for me, when i paint thrusters, i always paint it silver, then use gold to give it that rust look on the inside.

[me_is_david]

haha you'll probably build yours before I get to mine though.
maybe I'll start on it this weekend =/
but I gotta start signing up for classes and shit so maybe I won't have much time lol

I, for one, have not seen Zeta yet. Although I know about the main Gundams and such, but thats about it lol. I bet if I watch it though I'm going to want to get the Gundams in it. Since I already got a Zeta and I like the Qubeley

I have nearly every Gundam from the SEED/Destiny.
I'm missing.....Forbidden, Raider, Providence, Saviour, Force/Sword Impulse
Other than those I have every Gundam thats been a model from those series'

[Chillin]

I won't start until I get practice with this airbrush I just got. That won't be for at least another two weeks. You'll be done before I even get mine out of the box.

[Ha-ri]

I saw a HG GOUF Flight type. 1/144 on ebay today and desided to get it, now is this model easy to paint or a pain in the ass?

[Chillin]

1/144? Probably will be a pain in the posterior. It shouldn't really be too too hard actually, but some of the little parts may be off in color and that's where the difficulty lies.

[Ha-ri]

So what type of paint should I get? I heard of Arcyl or somthing, is that good and is it easy to get?

[GanonD]

Oh man , i recieve today an e-mail from the site where i bought 1/100 mg freedom and they told that its sold out :mad :mad , but they say that they will send maybe next week when they have new stock...:sad .

p.s.: i bought in toysnjoys.com , dont known if its a good site to buy ...

[Kiba-kun]

I want the MG Freedom ;_; My friend has one and it's so gorgeous...has anyone else heard anything about it being discontinued? It's really puzzling me why it's no longer on HLJ. Perhaps they're gonna reissue it with parts for Strike Freedom? *Drool* That would be so great...

[Chillin]

The MG Freedom sold a motherload (reason why it's sold out everywhere) and Bandai indeed discontinued making the model for the time being. They always start making more, but the MG Freedom has been discontinued longer than most models have before they come back into production. It is possible they are making molds for the MG Strike Freedom *prays*

Yeah Ha-ri, you can get acrylic paints, they are really easy to find

Edit: I just checked HLJ, they got some MG Freedoms in stock today, as well as the MG Accguy! If anyone likes the Accguy (how couldn't you? It's cute) get this model. It has a lot of cool stuff with it and some really new cool perks that I've never seen in a MG release.

[ssouske]

So what type of paint should I get? I heard of Arcyl or somthing, is that good and is it easy to get?
yeah... acrylics are the paints to use... :amuse and uhm... bring your gundam manual when you go to a paint store... and try to ask if they can copy the colors for the gundam... i did that and i got the paint cheaper than buying spray cans for each color... plus i got the colors as accurate as possible...:)

[Ha-ri]

yeah... acrylics are the paints to use... :amuse and uhm... bring your gundam manual when you go to a paint store... and try to ask if they can copy the colors for the gundam... i did that and i got the paint cheaper than buying spray cans for each color... plus i got the colors as accurate as possible...:)


Thats a good idea, I'll do that. Is a place like michaels or Peral Arts ok?

[Chillin]

Yeah definitely bring your Gundam manuel. It has the color guide right in there. It actually tells you how to mix certain colors in order to get that exact color, but you would have to be able to read the symbols and characters to understand.

Good news people the HG 1/144 DOM Trooper has just been released as well as the Cosmic Region Freedom.

[ssouske]

Thats a good idea, I'll do that. Is a place like michaels or Peral Arts ok?
eh.... i duuno... i live in the philippines... but i brought my manual to a paint shop where they sell paints for houses, cars, and whatever...:tem just take it to any paint shop in general:amuse there are some people who can just look at the colors and copy them without reading the color combinations:amuse i was amazed at how the guy in the paint shop mixed the paints and they got the colors pretty good... well... not the black parts of saviour though... they mixed too much green on the paint... i only found out when the paint on my saviour already dried up... but nevertheless, it was good... :amuse heck im calling my saviour model... the ssouske custom:laugh :loool
http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/7175/hg144saviour5ew.th.jpg (http://img274.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hg144saviour5ew.jpg)
ssouske custom Saviour...:amuse

[GanonD]

Um, about painting , i was searching some stuff and i found this :

http://www.plajapan.com/product_info.php?products_id=1129

http://store.walloffame.net/gumaguseseto.html

This is good for painting a model, or is better to use sprays ¿?.

p.s.:Maybe this question is answered a few post ago but dont remember, if thats the case sorry:wink .

[ssouske]

well... if you're the lazy type, i think the markers are good enough...:amuse but if your the type that wants his/her models to look like the one in the manual, or someone who likes to customize the paint of their models, i suggest you use acrylic paints... sprays or the old fashion brushes will do... but if you really want it to look good, i suggest you go buy an airbrush... :amuse
and just make sure you have good brushes... the ones i used on my saviour were sooo bad and cheap that the bristles came off everytime i brushed paint on the model...:mad thats why my saviour got sooo dirty... maybe i'll re-touch it during my school break. which is comming in the next 2 weeks...:amuse

[GanonD]

Ok, thanks, i'll search it :P. I'm asking that because my first model is coming (freedom oh yeah) and i want to do a good model :P.

http://www.plajapan.com/images/gallery/plamo3.jpg << in this site they have an infinite justice pic for pre-order:blink .

[Chillin]

eh.... i duuno... i live in the philippines... but i brought my manual to a paint shop where they sell paints for houses, cars, and whatever...:tem just take it to any paint shop in general:amuse there are some people who can just look at the colors and copy them without reading the color combinations:amuse i was amazed at how the guy in the paint shop mixed the paints and they got the colors pretty good... well... not the black parts of saviour though... they mixed too much green on the paint... i only found out when the paint on my saviour already dried up... but nevertheless, it was good... :amuse heck im calling my saviour model... the ssouske custom:laugh :loool
http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/7175/hg144saviour5ew.th.jpg (http://img274.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hg144saviour5ew.jpg)
ssouske custom Saviour...:amuse

ssouske you did a great job with that Saviour. I didn't even use gloss paint with mine only touch ups where the color was inaccurate or where I had to use stickers. I didn't have red or yellow acrylic paint on me at the time. If I can get a nice high quality image with a respectable size I'll try to show you mine.

[me_is_david]

hahah so when you guys paint...you paint over the whole model?

i jus did my Destiny's wings last night...it turned out alright, the black pieces
havel ike white spots where i cut them but i jus painted that over haha
and I just thought of that X_x

and btw..for the eyes...do u actually paint those in? or jus use the stickers?

[Kiba-kun]

The eyes look best when painted in, generally. Use gundam markers ^_^ And sand your pieces to get rid of those white marks.

Nice Saviour ssouske! Made me want to get my own now. I should really post up pics of my models! How bout we all have a pic-posting fest? I'm gonna have a problem getting good lighting for mine (I have a life-size incredible hulk blocking out most of the light in my room XD) but I'll try anyway! I'll get Strike, Buster, EZ8 and Cgue posted, because I love them the most atm.

[Chillin]

I'm going to have problems getting lighting as well. I just tried a standard shot with my Saviour. Looks messed up but I'll post it soon

[ssouske]

haha! actually, i still need to do more touch ups on that saviour...:amuse coz i did not paint the upper leg and the head...:amuse

[Chillin]

Yeah I didn't even bother trying to smooth mine out, but I thought just painting the stuff where the colors were inaccurate and panel lines was good enough. Not bad for my first time working with brushes and acrylic paints (at least I hope you guys think so)

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4095/dsc000248lm.jpg

Did just like ssouske putting the box behind it. Usually my Saviour goes inbetween my Wing Gundam Ka. and WZC MGs. Don't mind the box beside it, I had to cover up some food my mom didn't want me moving, and didn't want it to mess up the pic (darn pepperoni).

david this picture I took is for you because you thought the Zeta A1 and Destiny boxes were big...

http://img332.imageshack.us/img332/2603/dsc000284xu.jpg

I apologize for the quality and size of these pictures. I just got my digital camera two days ago and I'm learning the ropes.

[me_is_david]

hoyl fuck are u serious
that box is freaking gigantic....good god :err

seriously... lol Destiny and A1 Zeta are currently my largest boxes but damn lol

bleh...you Destiny box looks neat and not too crushed up lol
besides the part at the bottom...mine is like pushed in a little on the front and sides

but damn... lol I jus held up my 2 boxes...and damn the Ex-S is freaking huge :S

[Ha-ri]

Anyone have the 1/60 PG Skygrasper with the Aile Striker? I wana get it so bad but I don't got enough money after getting the Master Grade 1/100 GP01, HG 1/144 Mobile Ginn, 1/144 Sword Impulse, and the 1/144 Freedom all this month.

[ssouske]

WTF?!? those are very HUGE BOXES!!!:amuse

I think chillin's saviour looks a lot better than mine... nice job on your saviour chillin...:wink
can't wait to see kiba-kun's collection:laugh

[T1000]

Anyone tried assembling your gundam model with only Gundam Markers? :blink (no other paints)

[Chillin]

I haven't, but then again I've never come into the possession of some Gundam markers. It will probably look real stupid if you tried to use them to color the big parts because I think most are fine tip.

[ssouske]

^
I have actually seen some of those official gundam markers in a robot convention done by animax asia... there are markers that have huge tips... i've seen some 1st grade kits colored by those markers and they're kinda good... but in my opinion, nothing really beats the acrylic paints...:amuse just use the pannel line marker for the lines... i think they dry faster than the regular art pens...

[Chillin]

They do, art pens take forever to dry. I use art pens and it's a real pain to do the Gundam faces with those.

[Kereo]

Ok, I'm a noob with this stuff, but those models look so cool I am thinking about getting some >.> However, I see you guys go on about painting, and do you really need to paint them? I mean, I would hate to ruin an expensive model cause I am not a good painter.

[Kiba-kun]

Anyone tried assembling your gundam model with only Gundam Markers? :blink (no other paints)

No, but I might try; most gundam markers are thick-tipped paint pens, so it'd work fine so long as you're good enough not to make it uneven and streaky. The only fine tipped ones are the black and grey panel liners (which EVERYONE should own). Gundam markers are worth buying, for intermediate modellers like me. I'd love to move onto airbrushes etc but I don't have the time nor the money :(

Just charging up my camera now for photos ^_^ Bandai should thank you guys - you've just made me want to buy the Saviour! Hopefully mine'll look just as good.

Kay, so I've got a shitload of money to spend and I need to narrow down what models I should get. Already pre-ordered Destiny, so that's a definate. My other choices are:

HGUC and HGGS 1/144:
Hyakushiki with Mega Bazooka
Saviour
Zaku Warrior (Pink)
Operation V (Gundam, Guntank, Guncannon)
Blaze Zaku Phantom + Slash NG conversion (mentioned earlier)
Gaia
Mk. II
Marasai
Rick Dias

MG and 1/100 SEED:
Gundam ALEX
Hyakushiki
God Gundam
Wing Gundam Ka
Blaze Zaku Phantom
Justice Gundam
Aegis Gundam

Need to narrow down this list a little XD Any ones that jump out as being great buys to y'all?

[Chillin]

Kiba-kun and ssouske how do you guys take good pictures? That one I took of my Saviour sucked so bad :sad

For MGs Kiba definitely get the Wing Gundam Ka. and God Gundam. Hyaku shiki too, but you probably can't do much with that but snap it together.

For the HG 1/144
Saviour
Marasai
your Blaze Zaku Phantom/Slash conversion thing (I want to see that) :laugh

If you have to get the Rick Dias make it the MG, it looks really good and is very well done

Kereo you really don't need to paint the models. Most look fine (or even great) without paint. It just adds to the overall appearance if you do touch ups or paint the model entirely. At least do panel lines though, like Kiba-kun said, it is a must.

[Kereo]

Kereo you really don't need to paint the models. Most look fine (or even great) without paint. It just adds to the overall appearance if you do touch ups or paint the model entirely. At least do panel lines though, like Kiba-kun said, it is a must.

Touch ups? Like, just add abit of paint on some parts where it looks off? And with panel lines you mean lines between the "metal" panels I assume.

So, what do you suggest as a good starting model, in both looks and difficulty, and starting supplies?

*Edit* I personally like Seed, Seed Destiny, 08th platoon, Zeta and X. So if it could be a model from one of those series it'd be great ^_^

[Kiba-kun]

For MGs Kiba definitely get the Wing Gundam Ka. and God Gundam. Hyaku shiki too, but you probably can't do much with that but snap it together.

For the HG 1/144
Saviour
Marasai
your Blaze Zaku Phantom/Slash conversion thing (I want to see that) :laugh


I'm so glad you said that, it was what the back of my mind was telling me anyway XD That's pretty much what I'll be getting then, but if they have the DOM Trooper and the MG Accguy when I get there I'll want them instead of/as well as the above.

Kereo, a good start would be the SEED/SEED-D HG 1/144 lines. Just pick your favourite gundam from that line and go! Very few of those models have anything to complain about, but most need some serious panel lining and a bit of extra colour (not everything will be correct) so they'll provide a fairly long and fulfilling project. Try the Strike or anything GINN based (Cgue, Deep Arms, Miguel custom etc).

For some reason my f**king camera won't work...I'll try using my friends, she left it here ages ago. Might as well put it to use!

[Chillin]

Touch ups? Like, just add abit of paint on some parts where it looks off? And with panel lines you mean lines between the "metal" panels I assume.

So, what do you suggest as a good starting model, in both looks and difficulty, and starting supplies?

*Edit* I personally like Seed, Seed Destiny, 08th platoon, Zeta and X. So if it could be a model from one of those series it'd be great ^_^

Yeah you hit everything right on the head. Like Kiba-kun said, go for the SEED and SEED Destiny HG line (1/100 or 1/144 scale). If you get a 1/144 scale make sure it isn't the NG models. The colors are mostly off and they have very limited articulation.

Starting supplies all you'll really need is some micro sheers (or sprue cutters, essentially same thing just different name) for cutting the parts off the runners, and a fine tip art pen or Gundam marker to do the panel lines(primarily black). Eventually you may want a sanding stick or file for smoothing out areas where you cut the parts off the runners, but that isn't necessary at the moment.

[Kiba-kun]

Finally, photo time! Sorry about the quality...someone's gotta discover how to take photographs properly XD


My MG Strike, completely painted - not a spec of original plastic colour remaining!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Scar-san/P1010020.jpg

1/100 Buster, first model ever - hope you can see the Archangel logo on the shoulder!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Scar-san/P1010022.jpg

MG EZ8 - impulse purchase that I'm very pleased with:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Scar-san/P1010021.jpg

1/144 HG Cgue and NG Zaku Warrior:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Scar-san/P1010023.jpg

And finally my wonderfully ugly 0079 Char MS:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Scar-san/P1010025.jpg

[Chillin]

Wow your MG Strike freakin' eats mine for dinner. Love the gloss paint on the the gun and blue areas. lol edited the post in the wrong thread.

The DOM Troopers are too cool. I'm getting 3 of them so I can have them do the Jet Stream attack.

[GanonD]

Strike looks amazing :blink , i wonder when my freedom arrives...:sad , i hope this next week :P .

[Rakumaru]

I just finished the MG Freedom ^^. The wings are very troublesome though >.<. Does anyone know a way that can make my freedom lean forward? because the wings make it very heavy towards the back. Also Kiba-kun, what kind of paint did you use for Your Strike MG. I want to paint my models eventually so I was wondering what I should tell the hobbie shop guy to get for me.

[Chillin]

It looks like gloss spray paint. Using gloss as opposed to flat gives it that shiny effect.

[Kereo]

Ok, thanks. A few more questions. From the Seed time line, I think Freedom is the coolest, but I saw in this thread that the 1/144 hg sucked. Also, in this thread I believe I saw that 1/144 in general wasn't that good. And, just to get it straight, its like this right:

Perfect Grade > Master Grade > High Grade > No Grade

*Edit* In the line you guys recommend, the High Grade, is the EZ8 in there? Cause I think either Freedom or the EZ8 is my favorite suit ever.

*Edit part Deux, the edit strikes back* Also, wich shops do you recommend? I saw the hlj one, hobby link Japan or something like that. Any other ones?

*Edit part three, Return of the Edit* Ok, just realised something else. What kind of paint is needed for painting? Cause, I will appereantly need some paint for touch ups. I have some paint left from when I still did Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40K, but thats quite expensive paint, and the only shop that sells it around here is like 30 minutes on bike.

[Chillin]

There are a lot of good HG 1/144 kits. But yeah stay away from the NGs, and you are right about the grade ranks. I think the only way to go if you want a good Ez-8 is the MG.

Hmm that's interesting your Freedom does that Raku, I didn't seem to have that trouble. Sorry I don't know the answer for that. All I can say is work with the model a little. It will pose the way you want it to eventually.

[Kiba-kun]

I can thoroughly recommend the Ez8 MG....look above to see mine ^_^

Chillin was right about the paint; I used Tamiya Gloss Spray bought from www.hlj.com, which is the only online shop I've tried. They're good, if a little slow.

[Kereo]

So, would these be good starter models? Or are these no grades, cause I don't see High Grade in their link from the search page.

http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN914211
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN916410

Although it might be the photo's, but the color of Aegis seems to be abit to pinkish.

[Kiba-kun]

Those two are both great starters. For Aegis, I recommend tracking down and using the official Char Red spray paint. That'll be the right colour for it - I distinctly remember HLJ having some.

[Kereo]

Those two are both great starters. For Aegis, I recommend tracking down and using the official Char Red spray paint. That'll be the right colour for it - I distinctly remember HLJ having some.

Spray paint? I assume you'll have to spray that on?

*Edit*
They have Gundam Color: Gunze Sangyo Gundam Spray G Red (1) (for Char's Zaku)

Is that the one you mean?

Also, there is this:
http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZGMS109

Would it be wise to pick that up aswell?

[Kiba-kun]

Yup, that's the one. Hold it about 30 cm away, making sure you're in a well-ventilated area (they REALLY smell, perhaps consider wearing some sort of mask) and have sufficient backing against the piece you're spraying (they go everywhere) and spray with a constant, even pressure on the nozzle. Not hard to use at all, but you might wanna try building a few models so you get used to them before using it, or buying a couple of crappy models to practise on.

[Kereo]

Copy from above post:
Also, there is this:
http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZGMS109
Would it be wise to pick that up aswell?

Also, new question, doesn't that mean I will have to paint other parts? I mean not every part is only red. There is also white and yellow on Aegis, wouldn't that be sprayed over when you spray?

Maybe I'll take the Duell Gundam to http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN919250

[me_is_david]

as for the markers...I have the exact same ones.
I use them just for touch-up paint and all that b/c I'm new to painting.
and I suck ass with a brush so I use markers instead.

I'd use airbrush but I don't have to the time to learn how to use it really well like Kiba-kun.
But yeah, those markers are decent for touch up paints and such.

as for stores, if your in the US www.imageanime.com has some good ones and other various US based sites also have the older SEED models.

for new stuff HLJ is the best place or ebay.
Saw the DOM Trooper on there yesterday already.

I'm assuming when ppl spray paint...they spray the primary color on then do the other colors later? but I could be wrong

Looking at pics makes me want to posting my craptasicly built models as well.
maybe if I can work my bro's digi cam I'll take some
Yes, I am a noob when it comes to digi cams

EDIT: lol holy crap I was jus at the first page becuase of boredom and I realized this thread isn't even 2 months old and its at 16 pages already :laugh
well it start on 1/5/05 but died on like 1/10/05 and revived on 6/11/05 haha

Well I think I am going to go build my Destiny's chest so I can put the wings on haha
I am bored and there are things I should be doing but bah.. I'm stupid.
I'll only do the chest.... lol... watch I end up doing more :notrust

[UltraSynaptic SeizureNinja]

I don't have alot of gundam models. Just a 1/144 Strike, 1/144 Buster and 1/144 Aegis.

Does anyone have an issue with Aegis's head falling off?

[Chillin]

Other than HLJ there is the site david mentioned, then

www.plajapan.com

[Kereo]

Ok, so that spray can, those markers. Anything else needed/handy for the models I posted earlier? I'd like to know, cause then I'll pick it up right away and I'd like to get as much as possible in one go, as it cheaper with shipping.

These are the models I mean:
1/100 HG Aile Strike (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN914211)
1/100 Aegis (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN916410)


And Kiba, can you answer my question about the spraying (see below)?

Quote from myself

Also, new question, doesn't that mean I will have to paint other parts? I mean not every part is only red. There is also white and yellow on Aegis, wouldn't that be sprayed over when you spray?

[Kiba-kun]

The parts are made into different coloured sprues, so all the red parts would be on one or two sprues, all the white on another etc etc. So, what I did was to simply spray each individual piece as I went along before assembly. You won't have issues covering up colour then. Or, you could assemble, then cover up pieces you don't want sprayed with modelling tape or similar, but there's a lot more room for error there.

[ssouske]

Or... you could do it the hard way... build and assemble, then slightly disassemble but leave some parts like the legs, arms etc... then paint... and do the touch ups... but you know what, i think painting before assembling is better...:wink

[Kereo]

Ok, all I need now is know if any additional supply's for touch ups and such are needed for the 2 models in my previous posts (Strike and Aegis 1/100 HG). I'd like to order as much as possible in one go, cause thats cheaper with shipping. So, if one of you could please answer that, I'll go order :D

[Kiba-kun]

Umm....only things I can think of would be the black fine tip gundam marker for panel lines, some kind of clipper for removing parts from sprues and some sandpaper for cleaning off nubs...but those are the kind of things you'd find around the house anyway (any very fine tipped black or grey pen will do for panel lines).

Good luck and have fun with them! Remember to show us pics when you're done! ^_^

[lunamaria-chan]

Heero Asuka, Faith Impulse ikimasu
http://tinypic.com/9s5pxd.jpg
Garrod Yamato, Freedom X. Ikimasu!
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3952/strikedoublex2hg.jpg

[Kereo]

Is there a way other then spraying? Cause I just realised, my room is not really good to spray a model and neither is our living room. Wich leaves me with the garden, but I live in Holland, and here it rains more often then not, so I'd be completely dependant on the weather to do Aegis. So, I guess that leaves me with painting or the markers?

*Edit* Talked with Kiba on msn, question answered. Order placed. Thanks for helping a newbie on modeling with his purchase :D

[Ha-ri]

I was looking around and I saw that the SD Force Impulse Gundam and the SD Gunner Zaku Warrior [Lunamaria Hawke Custom] are coming out soon and I was wondering, Do ou think theres gona be a destiny or S-Freedom SD model?(I know some or maybe all you don't like em)

EDIT: Oh and how would you paint a SD Model? Cus the ones have look crappy without any paint so I'm just wondering.

EDIT2: I just finished my 1/144 HG MIGUEL'S GINN

[ssouske]

YOU WANT TO PAINT AN SD?!? OMG! thats soooo much more difficult to paint compared to the 1/144 models... anyway... heres how i'd paint it...
just like the ordinary models, i'll paint most of the parts with the base color of the model... (like red for saviour, and whatever) you can use either a spray or the brush... after the initial paint has dried, i'll proceed to coloring the model in detail... use a brush... specifically a small/fine one since your doing an SD... after detailing, do the touch-ups if need to... just make sure to let the paint dry before applying the details... we don't want the colors to mix up... and i recomend using spray or airbrush on the base color... its easier to do that... plus the paint will be spread evenly...:amuse

edit: i found a very cheap airbrush!!! yay!!! but i still don't have the money... maybe next week i'll get it... its worth Php500(US$1=Php56 do the math) but i hope its still good even if the price is cheap... but im really having second thoughts about this one... coz it says made in taiwan....:laugh

[Chillin]

You really do have to paint an SD model. They don't look good otherwise.

[3rdStrike]

Personally, I would never purchase a SD... it's like a big waste of money....

[ssouske]

I went back to the store where i saw the discounted MG Zaku... its still there but i noticed one damn thing... Char's ZakuII had the same chrome plastic thing as the hyaku shiki... only this time, its red... dark candy red to be more acurate... and i was looking for a model that i can easily paint... would you guys still recomend it? or should I go for the MG RX-78-2 that also became discounted and sells at the same price as ZakuII... or maybe i should go for the HG Freedom?!?

:offtopic well not really but since we're in the modeling topic, would you guys buy evangelion models? im considering unit 00, 01 and 02...:amuse

[Chillin]

I was considering the PG EVA Unit 01
For Freedom I wouldn't get anything but a MG, so I suggest going with one of the MG models you saw

[Kiba-kun]

The PG Eva 01 is no-where near a Gundam PG. It's more MG quality; probably not worth the money.

[3rdStrike]

:offtopic well not really but since we're in the modeling topic, would you guys buy evangelion models? im considering unit 00, 01 and 02...:amuse

Er.. get the entire set.... It' cooler that way..
00, 01, 02, 03, 04 and the mass productions series...

[Chillin]

The PG Eva 01 is no-where near a Gundam PG. It's more MG quality; probably not worth the money.

Well smack me silly...thanks for telling me because I was surely thinking about shelling out more than 100 dollars for that thing.

Oh new model info in from Gunota

Sept
HG Strike Freedom - 1680yen - Dragoon system is separable, beam rifle can be combined.
1/100 Freedom Gundam Extra Finish Ver. - 8400 yen
1/100 Force Impulse Gundam + Sword Silhoutte Extra Finish Ver. - 6300 yen
HGUC Hazel Kai - 1365 yen
MG Hyaku Shiki + Ballute system - 4200 yen - Ballute system can be used on Rick Dias and Hizack.

Oct
HGUC Z Gundam Extra Finish Ver. - 3360 yen
MG Gundam Mk-II ver 2.0 - 4200 yen

Nov
1/60 Strike Freedom Gundam Flash Edition - 9975 yen - Eyes, intakes, joints, chest beam cannon, beam shield, and thrusters will have some kind of LED gimmick.

[me_is_david]

wtf is extra finish version? lol

and beh... force and sword again, but I want Blast~~~~~~~ T_T
come on Bandai...there are people who like Blast

[Chillin]

Extra Finish when they give it that glossy metallic look.

[Kiba-kun]

o_O What is the point of releasing force+sword? Guess it's for Freedom-destruction dioramas. Excited about a Mk.II 2.0, been wanting to get a decent MG one of those for ages.

Anyone know anything about/got the PG Wing Zero Custom?

[me_is_david]

I hear it was a pretty good PG
Haven't heard anything bad...but I have heard like one or two good comments about it.

It's also pretty cheap, like 160 or so.
I'd get one ^_^...but at this point...100$+ for one model is too much for me

sidenote: still building Destiny...taking my time and also dont really have time to make it haha
I got most of it done....only the head and the legs then I'm finished
I'll try to post a pic lol

[Kereo]

HLJ is processing my order. I orderd HG 1/100 Aile Strike and Aegis, a set of markers, a set of weathering markers, eye green marker, and the Rick Dias red color set to try and paint Aegis. I'll let you guys know when it arrives. And Ofcourse, post pictures when they are done, but I think that'll take awhile :P

[Chillin]

Good news: The 1/100 Strike Freedom model is now available
Bad news: I can't find it anywhere on Ebay and it has immediately sold out on HLJ

[Ha-ri]

Good news: The 1/100 Strike Freedom model is now available
Bad news: I can't find it anywhere on Ebay and it has immediately sold out on HLJ

Hope this helps (http://search.ebay.com/1-100-Strike-Freedom_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQsatitleZ1Q2F100Q20Stri keQ20Freedom)

[Chillin]

Ho-ly...friggin'...shite!

http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN938609


Oh thanks Ha-ri, seems like it's only pre-order for right now. I'm expecting the ebay guys to get it within the next few days.

[Jujubie]

If i want the best model of Strike Freedom that is awesome and not human-sized, where could i purchase one? I'm looking for $100-200

[ssouske]

are you serious about a human sized S-F?!? they never make those huge models...:amuse
as of now, you can pre-order an HG 1/100 scale model... which is comming out in the next few days there in US... i think... but you can wait for a 1/60 MG S-F... i just don't know when that thing will come out... or you could wait even longer for the best quality model... a 1/60 PG... its still uncertain if they will get one out in the next year or so... the PG Freedom just came out...:amuse

[Jujubie]

Can you please explain 1/100, 1/60, HG, MG, PG? I can wait for the best.

[Kereo]

Would around 80 dollars be a nice deal for a 1/144 HG saviour and Gaia? This includes shipping. The 1/144 HG Saviour is the one Chillin and Ssouske posted pictures of right? Cause I can get them in a bundle from plajapan, and they can be here in a few days. Also found 2 stores that are pretty close by my house that sell acrylic paint, so I was thinking of maybe getting those 2, plus some paint before the HLJ order comes in, so I can try painting, assembling etc with those. Would that be a good idea?

*Edit*

Can you please explain 1/100, 1/60, HG, MG, PG? I can wait for the best.

As far as I understand it, a PG 1/60 is the best quality. Its like this: PG 1/60 > MG > HG > NG

And the bigger the model, the better it is. atleast, from what I understand of it.

[Chillin]

80 dollars for two HG models? Nah, it should cost you at most 50 dollars including shipping

[Kereo]

80 dollars for two HG models? Nah, it should cost you at most 50 dollars including shipping

Well, it does have to go all the way to the Netherlands.

*Edit*

Silly me, there was something else I needed to pay 80 for (not related to this at all), but cause I was thinking about that when I was typing my question, I put in 80 heheheh ^^''. I just looked, and from the shipping options, there are a few I want some more info on from plajapan, but the most expensive from what I am looking at in mind, it would be like 58 dollars.

[Chillin]

Oh...sorry I just assumed it was shipping to the US and I'm guessing since you said it would arrive in the next couple of days that you would be using some kind of express service? In that case 80 dollars isn't bad. Heh I was wondering why two 1/144 HG models combined from plajapan would cost so much.

[Kereo]

Oh...sorry I just assumed it was shipping to the US and I'm guessing since you said it would arrive in the next couple of days that you would be using some kind of express service? In that case 80 dollars isn't bad. Heh I was wondering why two 1/144 HG models combined from plajapan would cost so much.

You posted already before I could edit lol:

*Edit from previous post*

Silly me, there was something else I needed to pay 80 for (not related to this at all), but cause I was thinking about that when I was typing my question, I put in 80 heheheh ^^''. I just looked, and from the shipping options, there are a few I want some more info on from plajapan, but the most expensive from what I am looking at in mind, it would be like 58 dollars.

[Chillin]

Oh ok, not bad at all. I have no idea what shipping to other countries would cost, but that seems to be a deal right there. I would definitely practice painting on the 1/144 HG before I move on to more high-end models. With acrylic paints if you mess up you can always use paint thinner and it will come right off with a little cotton swab or even your finger nail.

[Kereo]

Oh ok, not bad at all. I have no idea what shipping to other countries would cost, but that seems to be a deal right there.

Alright, then I think I'll do it, after checking with plajapan on some of the shipping options ofcourse. Cause I have a HLJ order, but Kiba said it generaly takes up to 4 weeks for him, and he lives in the UK, wich is basicly right next door with the Netherlands, and I don't wanna wait that long with trying it out :P

So, this way I can (hopefully) get em quick, and try it out abit before the 1/100 HG Aile Strike and Aegis arrive.

[Chillin]

Heh seems like you posted before I finished editing my post too. Yeah HLJ is reliable, but a bit slow. It took more than a month for my MG Nu Gundam to arrive.

[Kereo]

Gonna send plajapan an Email this weekend, hopefully I'll get a reply during next week.
Also, more then a month? Damn, I have alot of patience when it comes to doing stuff, but I hate waiting for stuff to arrive about more then anything. Another note, the saviour I am talking is the one you posted a pic of right? So that is a pretty good model, and just out of curiousity, do you know if the Gaia one is a good model?

[RGZ_ReGZ]

Hey, do anybody know what's the thickness of the wire used in wire-type MS-flying-stands? I have designed a kitbash idea that must utlize a wire flying stand.

[Chillin]

Gonna send plajapan an Email this weekend, hopefully I'll get a reply during next week.
Also, more then a month? Damn, I have alot of patience when it comes to doing stuff, but I hate waiting for stuff to arrive about more then anything. Another note, the saviour I am talking is the one you posted a pic of right? So that is a pretty good model, and just out of curiousity, do you know if the Gaia one is a good model?

Yeah that's the one, it's a pretty good model. I have no complaints. I don't know if the Gaia is a good model though, you may have to wait until thisbedavid comes online. I'm sure he has that model.

Sorry RGZ, I've never dealt with that

[ssouske]

Can you please explain 1/100, 1/60, HG, MG, PG? I can wait for the best.
ok... the 1/144, 1/100, 1/60 are the sizes... its based on the ratio on how small the model is compared to the real size of the gundam... so if we say 1/144, it means that the model's size is 144x smaller compared to the original size in the specs... and 1/100 is 100x reduced... and so on... 1/144 is the smallest of the models, and to my knowledge, 1/60 is the biggest models... of course huge MS and MA like METEOR & probably Destroy will only get a 1/144 scale model since they are very big... HG, MG and PG are the grades... the grades are based on the points of articulation/details the model gets... the more the better... 1st grade or what some call no grade are the most basic... they're the cheapest models and they can be assembled easily... the drawback is the lack of details and they really need to be painted since most of the part's colors are very innacurate... 1st grade/no grades come only in 1/144 size... next is HG or High grade... you get more detail/points of articulation in these models compared to no grades... they also have more parts they come in 1/144 and 1/100 sizes... next is MG... or Master Grade... i never yet had one so i can't really explain much of this but they do get more detail and they supposedly have more parts compared to HG's... and they feature removable armor plates so that you can see detail underneath the gundam's armor plates... and i think they have a special skeleton so that you can do the poses... usually they do that for legs... and these can be posed in more realistic looking poses compared to HGs these come in 1/100 or 1/60... and then there are PGs or Perfect Grades... these have the highest amount of detail... they have a better version of the skeleton system that the MGs use and some usually feature cast iron parts... expect that these models would look a lot like the gundams if they ever excisted... these models come in 1/60... SD's are the small gundams that have huge heads and small bodies... i do not recomend buying those... then we have MSIA... or Mobile Suit In Action... the seed line uses a skeleton system similar to those of MGs... unlike the plastic no grades-PGs they already look good out of the box... no painting required... they are made of soft rubbery like plastic... and they're more like toys than models...

I hope that helps... i'll change this if i get more info...:laugh

[crystal-kay]

I was wondering what 1/144 or 1/100 means all the while. That explains a lot.

I have models for Force Impulse, Justice, Launcher Strike, Blitz, Red and Blue Astray, Sword Impulse and Destiny so far.

[me_is_david]

well doesnt seem like anyone has said anything about it so here's Strike-Freedom from ebay

it has a "first edition" just like Destiny.
It comes with the stand and such...man...lol... I'm gon have to get that one too ><

http://cgi.ebay.com/BANDAI-1-100-MODEL-GUNDAM-SEED-DESTINY-STRIKE-FREEDOM_W0QQitemZ5991684733QQcategoryZ16464QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


also is the 1/100 Force/Sword Impulse a MG?
http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/gundam/02600207.htm
b/c it says like MG 1/100 blahl balh blah ver.

[Chillin]

yeah there were two of them up there from jpntoys but uh yeah I bought one. I got my MG WZC from them. Very reliable

I think that Force Impulse is just the regular 1/100 scale. I really don't think they would release an extra finish version before a regular version

[Kereo]

Ok, just placed the plajapan order to! That one SHOULD arrive in like 7~10 days. I'll let you guys know when I get them and start with them. And ofcourse upload pictures of the result.

[Ha-ri]

Can you imagen a 1/60 Destory? Also is there a model for the archangle? Lasty I got my Master Grade 1/100 GP01 today, gona take a while with all the parts and the use of only nine fingers for the time.

[Kereo]

Can you imagen a 1/60 Destory? Also is there a model for the archangle? Lasty I got my Master Grade 1/100 GP01 today, gona take a while with all the parts and the use of only nine fingers for the time.

I saw models of Archangel at plajapan.

Link (https://plajapan.com/product_info.php?products_id=1468)

[me_is_david]

Hey Chillin
Are you goign to order your Strike Freedom?

Since it has that first edition crap like Destiny also

I'm afraid to wait til October if I go to Taiwan haha
although they might have some stock since they still carry old stuff
I think I'm going to pre-order mine from ImageAnime...

So I was wondering if anyone knew if like HLJ etc. carry the first edition lol
B/c I dont wanna order it and get the normal one without a stand. <_<
Although I'm pretty positive its first version, just wanted to ask and double check :laugh

as for Destroy lol...the biggest they'd have is 1/144 since I think the 1/144 Psycho was as big as the PG's (1/60)

[Chillin]

I already ordered it. I'm not taking any chances either. Also HLJ has already sold out and in the description even says they cannot guarantee first editions

[ssouske]

Can you imagen a 1/60 Destory? Also is there a model for the archangle? Lasty I got my Master Grade 1/100 GP01 today, gona take a while with all the parts and the use of only nine fingers for the time.
yeah there is one... although i do not know what the scale size is...:amuse

[Chillin]

1/1700 if I'm not mistaken

[Ha-ri]

And from the pic it seems like theres mini gundams with it.

[me_is_david]

Haha damn ... Chillin mind if I ask where you ordered it from? lol

I saw one on ebay for 45-49$ total but its gone so I guess someone bought it.


"HobbyLink Japan cannot promise you that you will receive a box from the first production run."

Hhahahaha son of a bitch... Oh well, I'll order mine from ImageAnime and hope I get a first edition one.
If I don't then I just wasted an extra 15-20$


also have you heard of www.kicks-hobby.com ?
its US based and has it for like 3$ cheaper lol
although its quite odd how S-F and Destiny are 30 and 35
and all the other ones are close to 40$

oh well haven't used that site and I don't think they're going to get it faster than ImageAnime so I'm gon get theirs lol..its only like 5$ more
but I can't help shake the feeling that I shouldn't get it for 40$ lol ><
gahhh why do they have to have first editions :mad
this will have to be the last model I order for such a high price lol.
I already used 82.50$..plus this would be 123$ ><

well I pre-ordered it...I will be pissed if I don't get a First edition w/ stand

[staradderdragoon]

oh. ive been to that site before. that's the site i use to get my models. ive only ordered one but my uncle did it for me as a gift.....he got it pretty fast i think. i dunno all the details. but its a good site....

[staradderdragoon]

ok... the 1/144, 1/100, 1/60 are the sizes... its based on the ratio on how small the model is compared to the real size of the gundam... so if we say 1/144, it means that the model's size is 144x smaller compared to the original size in the specs... and 1/100 is 100x reduced... and so on... 1/144 is the smallest of the models, and to my knowledge, 1/60 is the biggest models... of course huge MS and MA like METEOR & probably Destroy will only get a 1/144 scale model since they are very big... HG, MG and PG are the grades... the grades are based on the points of articulation/details the model gets... the more the better... 1st grade or what some call no grade are the most basic... they're the cheapest models and they can be assembled easily... the drawback is the lack of details and they really need to be painted since most of the part's colors are very innacurate... 1st grade/no grades come only in 1/144 size... next is HG or High grade... you get more detail/points of articulation in these models compared to no grades... they also have more parts they come in 1/144 and 1/100 sizes... next is MG... or Master Grade... i never yet had one so i can't really explain much of this but they do get more detail and they supposedly have more parts compared to HG's... and they feature removable armor plates so that you can see detail underneath the gundam's armor plates... and i think they have a special skeleton so that you can do the poses... usually they do that for legs... and these can be posed in more realistic looking poses compared to HGs these come in 1/100 or 1/60... and then there are PGs or Perfect Grades... these have the highest amount of detail... they have a better version of the skeleton system that the MGs use and some usually feature cast iron parts... expect that these models would look a lot like the gundams if they ever excisted... these models come in 1/60... SD's are the small gundams that have huge heads and small bodies... i do not recomend buying those... then we have MSIA... or Mobile Suit In Action... the seed line uses a skeleton system similar to those of MGs... unlike the plastic no grades-PGs they already look good out of the box... no painting required... they are made of soft rubbery like plastic... and they're more like toys than models...

I hope that helps... i'll change this if i get more info...:laugh

i wanted to add this. a lot, and i mean a lot of the MG models also have their cockpits open, so like you get a little pilot to put in it. i know that with the PG versions, some of them light up, like the strike which lights up in the head. and wing zero custom lights up on its head and the jewel on its chest. also, not only do they have cast iron parts, but because the PG models are so big, i read that you need screws to keep the parts such as wing zero's gigantic wings in place. i was reading the instructions for wing zero custom and you even build the interior of the cockpit and everything. it was so insane.....like the detail includes the seat belt, the screens, keyboards and everything. i dunno how they do it. but PG of course is just so awesome. i have yet to get one.....i was so close to getting RX-78gpo2a 1/60 PG but my dad felt that it was too big....i was like, f*ck!!!!!!

[Ha-ri]

Sooooo....many...parts......man I never imagined the MG to be this hard.

[Chillin]

Haha damn ... Chillin mind if I ask where you ordered it from? lol

I saw one on ebay for 45-49$ total but its gone so I guess someone bought it.

I got my S-F from jpntoys. There were two when I checked and I immediately bought one of them. I got my WZC MG from them. They are reliable, and I should get it before Otakon.

[ssouske]

Sooooo....many...parts......man I never imagined the MG to be this hard.
the higher the grade, the better the quality... so i think the sheer number of parts really make up for the quality...:amuse when i get my MG ZakuII i think i'll build it in 5 hours w/o painting...

[Ha-ri]

Well I'm finished and I tried taking pics but they're blurry(sorry):

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1432/dscf00480xg.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/6330/dscf00496oq.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/501/dscf00524yk.jpg

[RGZ_ReGZ]

One way to take clear picture is make sure your camera is at telelens, and macro mode on.

[Ha-ri]

Thanx, I'll keep that in mind when I take more model pics.

[Freija]

lemme just ask 1 thing.... you color those models yourself or are they already colored ?

just wondering since i've never done a Gundam model in my whole life, and thought i might try one, but the colouring would be a pain in the ass... XD

[darksage78]

They look uncolored to me... Most of Master Grade parts are already molded into the colors you need. Like for my MG Freedom I barely had to paint parts, just a lot of panel lining. HG 1/144s take more coloring and HG 1/100s a little less. I'm not sure about Perfect Grade since I've never built one.

As for Master Grade, I got Zeta and Freedom. I must say that it took me 5 days approx each seeing as I painted and panel lined. (I screwed panel lining many times so I had to redo with alcohol) One thing I really liked about the MGs was their frame. Unlike the HGs, you can take a particular part off really easily and fix it. e.g paint

Oh as for thisbedavid, I'm pretty sure Taiwan would still have the "Limited Edition" version in October. They float around for quite awhile. But I think the only differences for Limited Edition were part colors and stickers right?

[Freija]

ok, well then i got a challange atleast... not screwing up the coloring that is, apparently i have to wait until october before i can order it (Freedom MG 1/100) from HJL.. well thanks for a fast and good answer Darksage *reps*


edit:hmm the instuction book(or should i say guide book, anyway the book with instructions on wich part goes where) is in english right >.< would'nt be so funny if i ordered it and then its in japanese and im like :blink

[Kereo]

ok, well then i got a challange atleast... not screwing up the coloring that is, apparently i have to wait until october before i can order it (Freedom MG 1/100) from HJL.. well thanks for a fast and good answer Darksage *reps*


edit:hmm the instuction book(or should i say guide book, anyway the book with instructions on wich part goes where) is in english right >.< would'nt be so funny if i ordered it and then its in japanese and im like :blink

It seems to me that they are Japanese, seeing as how the kits come from Japan, no matter where you order it, the kit is still from Japan.

[Freija]

>.< that sounds pretty fun, since i can't read japanese, well i have to try figuring out from the pictures in it then XD

[darksage78]

You don't need to be able to read what it says. All the instructions are image based. Also since your gonna get MG Freedom, my tip is to get Gundam Markers, they're awesome. For the parts that require stickers you can do a better job with the markers. For example Freedom's gun, there is a rim of blue along the edges, it looks much better with the paint.

Thanks for the rep!

Some pics of my MG Freedom:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1228.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1229.jpg
With HG 1/100 Buster:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1230.jpg
With HG 1/100 Gouf(UC):
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1231.jpg
With Masterpiece Convoy:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1232.jpg

[ssouske]

nice MG Freedom... i want 1 too but its very hard to obtain one now...:crying

[Kereo]

I just got my 1/144 HG Saviour and 1/144 HG Gaia! Also bought paint and brushes. I just removed the sprues of Gaia from their hot water bath, and they are now laying out to dry.

[Chillin]

Wow, I'm so very happy that so many people on I have gotten into building models. Can't wipe the smile off my face right now.

My 1/100 Strike Freedom should be shipping today. Since it's being sent via Priority Mail I expect it by Saturday.

[me_is_david]

Oh as for thisbedavid, I'm pretty sure Taiwan would still have the "Limited Edition" version in October. They float around for quite awhile. But I think the only differences for Limited Edition were part colors and stickers right?

Nah the first edition versions of Destiny and Strike Freedom are the ones that come with a stand and some extra piece for the leg but I don't use that lol.
Oh well doesn't matter I already ordered it from ImageAnime, although I don't know their release date.
If they're getting it today like jpntoys is then I'll probably get mine within the next few days. haha :laugh

oh yeah I finished my Destiny like a couple days ago lol
Right now its in the...wings flare up with excalibur position lol
I would take a pic but I dont have a camera haha..I could use my bro's but then I duno how to use it ><...me noob with camera

[Kereo]

On another note, Gaia is drying pretty good, I'll think I'll go try and paint it tomorow. If I like how it comes out, then Saviour is next :D

[Ha-ri]

Can u get the stand seperate?

[Chillin]

No, not to my knowledge, it will only come with first editions

Haven't put together my Destiny yet, I have something special planned for the models that I haven't built yet (OYW Gelgoog, Ex-S, Destiny, and S-Freedom when it gets here). Also because it was suggested I'm going to get a few sets of Gundam markers.

[darksage78]

nice MG Freedom... i want 1 too but its very hard to obtain one now...:crying
Thanks. Yea MG Freedoms are hard to find. I tried to look everywhere in Pacific Mall(a giant chinese mall in Toronto) I only saw them twice and even then they were really expensive. I managed to pick one up in Hong Kong for way less. There were like hundreds of them there...

Shoulda seen the Bandai store at the HK Manga con, they kept bringing in huge boxes and took out HG 1/100 Seed and Destiny kits!!!

[Chillin]

Awww...I wish I could have went there. Ah well, 8 days until Otakon. I'm going to load up there.

[Ha-ri]

Hey is there any sites that use paypal(or can go through amazon) to buy the models?

[Chillin]

Hmm, HLJ, plajapan, and eBay sellers all use paypal.

[Ha-ri]

Hmm, HLJ, plajapan, and eBay sellers all use paypal.

For HLJ and plajapan do you need to set up an account?

[GanonD]

Good job with mg freedom darksage78 :D:D. I wonder when my mg freedom arrives...i hope maybe next week, also i need to buy markers too :P.

[Freija]

You don't need to be able to read what it says. All the instructions are image based. Also since your gonna get MG Freedom, my tip is to get Gundam Markers, they're awesome. For the parts that require stickers you can do a better job with the markers. For example Freedom's gun, there is a rim of blue along the edges, it looks much better with the paint.

Thanks for the rep!

Some pics of my MG Freedom:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1228.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1229.jpg
With HG 1/100 Buster:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1230.jpg
With HG 1/100 Gouf(UC):
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1231.jpg
With Masterpiece Convoy:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1232.jpg

wich set of Gundam markers ? can you give me link since it got like 2-5 diffrent GS markers with diffrent colors XD

[Sandrock124l8]

wow! i didn't know there were so many other people out there who like gundam models!
I have a pretty sizeable collection myself. I noticed you all are into the master grade freedom. I didn't bother to the the MG and went straight to the BSRD(very similar to perfect grade) one. I also have the BSRD Strike Weapon System. I would not suggest getting the Perfect grade Wing Zero Custom, its legs are like noodles and the wiring is a pain in the ass, I still havent finished the wiring. I need to find some markers for my archangel before I can build it, anyone know where i can find the Gundam Seed Marker Pack? anyways i do like the sd models also, they r just so crazy looking. I have almost every 1/144 scale gundam wing models and most of the 1/100 Endless Walts ones. There are a few others thrown in, but all in all i have about 30-40 models. I also have like 10 zoids models also. I even have the five conversions of liger zero and the weezel unit for my gunsniper. So, yeah iv got alot of them and i want more! Preferably White Base and the Meteor Unit for the highgrade Freedom and Justice. :laugh

Btw Very nice Freedom, dark

[staradderdragoon]

Wow, I'm so very happy that so many people on I have gotten into building models. Can't wipe the smile off my face right now.

My 1/100 Strike Freedom should be shipping today. Since it's being sent via Priority Mail I expect it by Saturday.

is it an MG? or a HG?

[Chillin]

It's HG, but I wouldn't be surprised if they eventually came out with an MG S-F. It is extremely popular and in addition to the 1/144 NG and 1/100 HG that is already out they are coming out with a 1/144 HG and 1/60 scale of the model complete with LED (and that is after Destiny ends) and what not. Next stop has to be MG

[me_is_david]

the gundam seed gundam markers are nice
I got mine from tsinc on ebay...i think it wasl ike 12$ total or something
but its nice..basic colors and all.

I actually want a MG Destiny more than Freedom lol
although I already have a 1/100 one ><
I tend to not usually buy two of the same models
god dammit...lol oh well..knowing me I'll probably get the first Destiny MG that comes out.
I sitll havent built by Zeta A1 either ><

[GanonD]

http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZGMS114
http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZGMS115

These two set of markers are rigth ???

[Freija]

thats nice to hear, except the ones i need is on backorder. :/

[darksage78]

Thanks everyone for the compliments XP Umm as for the markers I used...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1234.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1233.jpg


Also for panel lining, I suggest using Sakura Micron Pigmas. .1 and .5 were the tip sizes I used. I didn't get a chance to use .005 since mine was already broken... The smaller marker which is included with the Destiny one kinda sucks. Well for me anyway.

[Freija]

so what kinda paint do you use on your gundam models >.< sorry for all the questions but as i said before i've never done any Gundam model, only like plane models or apaché's >.<

[darksage78]

No problem. Markers are the paint. All you have to do is shake them well and then press on the part that needs coloring. As for panel lining, its just to make the lines stand out on parts, especially white parts. There are grooves for you to fill in or lines to carefully trace along.

[Freija]

No problem. Markers are the paint. All you have to do is shake them well and then press on the part that needs coloring. As for panel lining, its just to make the lines stand out on parts, especially white parts. There are grooves for you to fill in or lines to carefully trace along.
ok i just wondered since when i watched the description of the markers it said "needs paint" and i was like :blink best to ask in that case XD thanks for help again

[Kereo]

Ok, little more info. I just finished painting most of the purpleish parts of Gaia. Dinner is almost ready, and after dinner I have stuff to do, so I won't be working on it tonight ;-; ahwell, there is always tomorow!

[me_is_david]

yah I used the same ones in darksage's first picture :P


EDIT: holy shit lol these pictues are huge.... ><...beware if you have 56k lol

EDIT2: alright you know what...I'm going to resize these lol
now i gotta reupload them....well I'll keep these them up here if you wanna look

EDIT3: there resized them lol... alot easier to see =)


Destiny:
http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/posefirst.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/P1010021.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/4gpost.JPG

Other:
http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/chaosgaiaabyssmodel.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/boxart.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/mayastellar.JPG

well there I'm done lol... camera is so clear X_X i could see the paint marks on my gundam and the runner if i zoom in lol.
it shows how bad i am at painting and taking off the excess runner. =D

Lol I just noticed that the flash on the camera went off on Destiny's hand on the boxart lol
thats so weird

[GanonD]

O_o Amazing collection thisbedavid :blink :blink :blink

[darksage78]

Sweet, awesome pics thisbedavid. How long did it take you to build Destiny? I haven't built 1/100 HGs in awhile... I'm thinking of buying a few from Destiny since I haven't yet.

[Chillin]

Nice Destiny david, your collection has just owned mine

I would take a pic similar to yours, but I feel as though if I take anymore pics of what I have I would look like some kind of stupid show-off. Well I'll at least wait until after Otakon. I plan on using my airbrush or sprays with all my models from now on, but I won't start practicing with the airbrush until a week or two from now.

[me_is_david]

haha why would we think your a show off =P
I'm actually curious as to what you have lol
you seem to be one of the ones that would have a large number of models =/
actually im curious as to what everyone else has lol... i thought i only had a little compared to most peopel.

took me about a week or so to build it haha I could've done it in a day or two but I was taking my time...actually I didn't have much time lol so I would usually just build one piece at a time. wings/weapons....chest...arms...waist...legs...head
thats the order i did lol about

[ssouske]

wow... huge collection of models TBD!!! although some of your models do look odd... since they don't have pannel lines yet... or maybe you really don't put pannel lines...:amuse anyways i love your collection...

just 1 question... what is the difference with the zeta a1 and the ordinary zeta? model and anime-wise...

[me_is_david]

lol they do...sorta
chaos and gaia dont really have panel lines do they?
iuno i jus usually fill in the linse that would be black lol

[Kereo]

Whee, 3 AM and I just cleaned up the table after doing some more painting on my HG 1/114 Gaia. I seriously underestimated the amount of time it takes, ahwell, its fun (and kinda addicting) none the less ^_^. Hopefully I'll be done with the first paint layer on every part tomorow. After that, I'll see at how everything looks, and might give it a second paint layer, after that is panel lining (wich I can do cause the markers, 1/100 Aegis and 1/100 Aile Strike I ordered from HLJ arrived today ^_^ 2 packages in 2 days wheeee ^_^). And after panel lining comes assembling. Ugh... still so much work before I can see how my first model looks ;-;

[Chillin]

I'm glad you're having a good time with the assembly Kereo. My 1/100 S-Freedom shipped today, so I should get it Monday or Tuesday.

[staradderdragoon]

whoa. thats an insane collection. i would do that if my parents didnt restrict me...man, to my parents, they see models as toys...i was like, pffttt....anyhow, my dad's going to hong kong next year so i'll see if he can get me a mg freedom, since they're so rare every where else....

[crystal-kay]

Out of curiosity, do the stores at your places not sell gundam models? I find mine at a local toy store. JUst wondering.

[Freija]

lol i would be happy if i found a store that sold stuff from MSG over here, and if they did, it would be NEW!! swe sucks at those things its slow at all stuff.

[ssouske]

i get my models from local toy shops... some sell upto MGs... but only UC MGs and Strike MG... i rarely find PGs... because they are ridiculously expensive for normal filipinoes... but the markers, and everything else is either rare, because they can only be bought in hobby shops, or unavailable... i don't use the official markers... i get my paints mixed in a local paint shop... as i said in previous pages, i just bring my gundam manual and have them mix the paints acording to the guide...:amuse

[darksage78]

Models aren't too hard to get my hands on. I live in the Chinese area of Toronto(Kennedy and Steeles) So I get access to all the Chinese import toystores. Lotsa anime and Gundams. There are quite a few hobby stores that specialize in them too.

[Freija]

as far as i know i've never seen a hobby store in Örebro ... and i've lived here all my life.

[Kereo]

We have one "hobby store" here in the little town I live in, but theyonly sell paint, brushes, paper, parchment craft stuff, and other miscelanious hobby things. One of the big toy stores in the country had Wing no grade models I believe, back when Gundam Wing aired, but back then it didn't spark my interest. For the rest, there is the city close to our town, there IS a store that says on the window something about manga and anime, but its a comic book store, so I assume they only have comics and dvds. And thats all I know. If there are any stores that sell model kits, they are probably little shops that specialize in anime and stuff, wich I no none off. Maybe there are one or two hidden in Amsterdam or Rotterdam, maybe even Utrecht. But, that means taking the bus, then the train, and then possible the bus again. And public transport sucks in Holland -.-

Anyway, I hope to finish painting the first layer on every part today!

[Freija]

btw do you paint before you put the parts together or afterwards ? me mysel i usually paint afterwards on my model planes and helicopters.

[ssouske]

what i did during my 1st time was to put the model together... then disassemble it slightly... i left some parts whole... like the torso... or lower legs... arms... then i paint them... when i get my 1/100 blue frame astray 2nd L, mabe i'll paint it before putting it together...

[GanonD]

Im going to order the two set of gundam markers to hlj, and i think that im going to order some sprays to paint my 1/100 freedom when it arrives, but in hlj are many differents kind of blue sprays. Anyone can help me what sprays i need for my freedom :sad .

http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Dis=2&from=detail&Word=tamiya%20spray

[ssouske]

since you're doing freedom, i recomend you buying a pure white spray and a black... use gloss sprays to improve the looks... because it will make the model look something like shiny metal object... just use the markers for the other colors...:amuse
EDIT: OH! and try to find a clear acrylic spray... and spray it thinly on the model.. it will lock in the paint and protect the paint from any damage... plus it will make your model look more shiny...:amuse

[GanonD]

Ok, but about the black , hlj has black , metallic black , and semi gloss black, what should i take?. For the wings there is no need to take a blue spray?, and about acrylic clear spray, hlj only have "clear", not acrylic, i guess i must find in another site.

[Kereo]

Almost all black parts are npw painted! Took alittle break cause my neck started to hurt from constantly looking down for cutting, sanding and painting ^_^

After that, is the red, greyish green and yellow, followed by redoing the purplish parts, they need an extra layer. After that, comes panel lining, and then, finally, assembly! Can't wait to see how my first model looks.

[ssouske]

Ok, but about the black , hlj has black , metallic black , and semi gloss black, what should i take?. For the wings there is no need to take a blue spray?, and about acrylic clear spray, hlj only have "clear", not acrylic, i guess i must find in another site.
i think semi gloss could do the trick... and yeah maybe blue... but i don't think you'll need that much... and the wings will be hard to spray on since they are not that big parts...

[GanonD]

Ok, thanks a lot for the help :P:P.

[me_is_david]

haha yeah there arent any shops that sell gundam models in northern virginia =P

only places i know are actual anime shops but they all suck except for two
one is my friends shop, but he only gets the stuff tahts released in america
like...when Destiny releases in DVD in america he'll get Force Impulse and the Zaku Warrior only and maybe Chaos
he didn't get Freedom until the dvd with Freedom's appearance was released lol
but his prices are reasonable 14-18$ for a 1/144...25-28$ for a 1/100
although he gives me the stock price which is like 8$ and 15$ lol :laugh

another shop called anime pavillion actually has Destiny models for around 20$ 1/144 and 1/100 for like 30-40$
they actually also got it pretty fast but since its summer I dont go to that area anymore so i dont go there lol

some stores jsut overprice like crazy...I saw Blue Frame Second L for like 50$ at a anime shop in the mall lol
so yeah....for me... ordering online is always better for the newer stuff.

btw if anyone would critique my Destiny a bit, could they? :laugh
I want to make it look better if I can

[Hagi]

i'm just gonna order my 1/100 destiny and strike freedom and was wondering what other things i should get for the detailing.

i was going to buy the thin grey panel marker and maybe the black but i don't know what to do about paints and the like.

[Kereo]

Ok, I couldn't control myself anymore. I just HAD to put the torso of Gaia together :amuse

All thats left on the torso is touch up some red on the black. The red won't form a nice enough layer, so I am still working on that... And the yellow exhausts on the chest still need a second color. And ofcourse it still needs panel lines. So yeah, almost finished the torso now :amuse

I took some pictures of it, but I can't find the proggie needed to put the pictures from the camera on the pc :sad

[staradderdragoon]

Out of curiosity, do the stores at your places not sell gundam models? I find mine at a local toy store. JUst wondering.

if ur talking about me. uh, i would have to say most likely. i mean, ive been everywhere, and i havent found a store. they used to have tons of them in houston, but it seems like the only place i can get models now are at cons, but my parents are really anti anime. so im like, w/e

[Chillin]

Holy shite, I'm glad I bought my S-Freedom already. One of the bids on eBay has gotten as high as 51 dollars without shipping. Monday! Oh sweet Monday, I will get the box then put it on the backburner for about 2 months :laugh So many others I need to do. I know one thing; immediately after I finish either the Destiny or the S-Freedom I will start on the other.

[me_is_david]

sigh...imageanime still hasn't gotten Strike Freedom lol
but damn.... ebay sellers are going all out on Strike Freedom lol
I would take advantage of this also if I sold models lol
It's crazy what people would pay lol

Strike Freedom is like the most in demand model
I think Destiny comes at second though haha

[crystal-kay]

if ur talking about me. uh, i would have to say most likely. i mean, ive been everywhere, and i havent found a store. they used to have tons of them in houston, but it seems like the only place i can get models now are at cons, but my parents are really anti anime. so im like, w/e

Anti-anime? :sad Why? My parents aren't keen on anime but they're not against it.

I bouy mine at a local toy store. They got models from Destiny and SEED. My boyfriend fixes it up for me. We don't paint it, though. He uses stickers on them. :amuse

[ssouske]

@David...
pannel lines... add them and destiny will really look better...:amuse
the next step would be custom painting... although that will eat up time... thinking of the perfect custom colors for Destiny will definitely take a lot of time since nobody would want to ruin it... or if you do not want that, you could go for the used up look... spraying a thin layer of black in some parts give it the battle used look... perfect for dioramas and etc... i have a friend that did those for his endless waltz collection... and damn... his models looked great...

[ssouske]

Ok.. i've decided to revise the beginer's guide that I made... and im posting here the contents of an article from a local anime mag that i think, already went broke or something... nevertheless, thanks to them for this guide...

First Grade/FG
First/No grade kits are the simplest in Bandai's line up. They are in 1/144 and are relatively cheap compared to their souped up counterparts. tye are molded in plain colors, have limited articulation, and have the barest of accessories. examples are kits from SEED
Basic/No Grade/NG
Basic kits refer to the 1/144 and 1/100 ungraded kits released by Bandai that differentiates them with their FG counterparts by their slight increase in building complexity, more points of articulation and color molding. examples are from Wing, G, and Turn A... it is important to note that some of these kits (especially Turn A) are of near HG quality.
HG: High Grade
First released in the 1980's, HG has somewhat become the standard for most model kits released by bandai these days. these kits offer even better articulation than the previous grade, have multicolored spruces, and more more option parts and accessories. they come in 1/144 and 1/100 scales. examples are those from HGUC (High Grade Universal Century) line, HG Fighting Action series (Endless Waltz series) and the HGGS (High Grade Gundam SEED)
HG Mechanics
This is a line up of 1/550 High Grade kits of some Mobile Armors from the Gundam universe... examples are the Val Walo, and Dendrobium.
EDIT: I think METEOR and ArchAngel models fall under this category...
MG: Master Grade
If you want kits with more than a hundred parts, working pistons and gears, lots of detail and an internal frame or "skeleton" to hold the whole package together, then this is the line for you. MG's are 1/100 kits of some of the more sought after mechas from gundam. Master Grades are molded in accurat colors and look good right out of the box, but are quite expensive. These kits are priced almost twice of their 1/100 HG counter parts, sometimes even more...
PG: Perfect Grade
PGs are 1/60 model kits with parts that are almost 5 times more than those of an MG. Expect to find individually articulated fingers, working piston and gears, lights, an amazing internal frame, and tons of mechanical detail. currently only MS06F and MS06S Zaku II, RX-78-2, RX 178 gundam mk II, Wing Gundam Zero Custom, RX-178 Mk II titans, MSZ-006 Zeta, GP01Fb, Strike, Aile Strike Rouge+Sky Grasper, and recently announced Freedom have been incarnated into this grade.
Real Detail
Real Detail Kits come somewhere between the HG and PG kits. HG for amount of detail and PG for sheer size(1/60). they do not have internal frames like those of MGs and PGs but have articulated fingers and opening cockpits. an example is the Real Detail Strike Gundam or what we usually reffer to as the 1/60 MG strike...
LM: Limited Model
Limited Model kits are in 1/144 scale and are quite scarce. they have very limited articulation, much like FGs, yet are made of solid plastic. examples of LM kits are the Duchess Custom from GX and Mobile Leo from GW...
SD:Super Deformed
Super Deformed kits are just that: super deformed... these are the SD versions of the Gundam Universe and are cute and funny because of theri big heads and small bodies. they have limited articulation because of theri design limitiations, though some SDs like Strike and Gundam Astray have really funky leg and arm articulation that is unexpected for models in this scale. also, some SDs are fully decked and have tons of accessories.
Head Strikers
Thse kits look like SDs but have balls for their heads that can be fired at other head strikers.
MSiA: Mobile Suit in Action
the article did not include this so im adding my own facts about this grade...
MSiA kits are more like toys than models because of their rubbery plastic construction... they are durable and are suprisingly very poseable... like the MGs and PGs, they look good out of the box and usually does not need or only needs minor assembly... the SEED line made use of a skeletal system that is slightly of lower quality compared to MGs. the SEED line also had gundams in deactive/Phase Shift Down colors...
now choosing a kit... the article says that for most beginers the basic and HG kits is the best starting point for those who want to start collecting gundam models... and for moderate to expert builders, PGs and MGs are more suitable for those people...:amuse the article also says to stay away from FG, LM and SD kits because they suck bigtime...:laugh

[darksage78]

Just how are sprays? Cause I've heard that the airbrush is amazing for creating textures and finishes on models. I've seen some too, but what I'm worried about is if its difficult to do, expensive, etc. Cause all I've ever used were Gundam Markers and Testors paint...

[Chillin]

Sprays are nice. They are easy to use, the only problem may lie in finding the exact color you want for your models. I have an airbrush, but I haven't used it. I want to practice on a NG kit first. Once I do it, I'll tell everyone how it is.

[Hagi]

has anyone got the MG nu gundam?

i reaaaaally want to get it but i wanted to know if it had any problems or anything.

and is it best to buy both the black and the gray panel liners? i thought S_F would look better in gray but i also want to use the black for destiny

[darksage78]

Thanks Chillin. And Umm I stick with the black panel lining pen. Everything looks good in black XP

[Chillin]

I only buy dark grey pens just in case. Other than that I mainly use black. It's up to you though. I have the MG Nu Gundam. It was one of my first MGs and all I did was assemble it. I had no problems with it, it comes with die cast parts for the legs so it can hold it's massive back weight. Now that I'm more experienced I was actually thinking about getting another one and decking that one out. It looks great as is though.

[Hagi]

its gonna be my first MG as well before the freedom's back in stock in october ^^
thanks for the help chillin i really love that desgin and i would've been gutted if it had things wrong with it.

i'll post pics of my models once i get my cam and everything finished

[Chillin]

Hmm I'll be going somewhere soon where I can pretty much buy any model I want. What would you guys recommend? Can be any grade, I need at least one NG to test my airbrush out. The rest of what I get will be HG, MG, or PG.

[SGLP]

I haven't built a Gundam model in like 2-3 years. The last one I bought was either my HG 1/144 RX-79 or MG 1/100 God Gundam. I stopped after I got upset with the quality. When I finished my God Gundam 3 parts never wanted to stay on and I never really wanted any Perfect Grade models so I just stopped. Now I'm eyeing a MG 1/100 Freedom Gundam.

[Kereo]

Gaia will most likely be done tonight :amuse
I'll upload pictures when its done.

[Freija]

Hmm I'll be going somewhere soon where I can pretty much buy any model I want. What would you guys recommend? Can be any grade, I need at least one NG to test my airbrush out. The rest of what I get will be HG, MG, or PG.
buy a AA model :D

[GanonD]

I just ordered the two set of markers, strike freedom and destiny to hlj, they need restock it first, but there is no problem, i have patient xD.
Finally i only ordered only the markers, not the sprays because this two models and my mg freedom are going to be my first model so i going to see how they look with the markers, and then i think about the sprays in next models.

[Kereo]

Gaia is done! Whee :amuse
It looks pretty, but I can't show pictures cause I can't find the software to get the pictures on the pc -.-

[Chillin]

Awww...well I'll be looking forward to seeing it whenever you can post it up

[Hagi]

i'm gonna order the MG wing zero katoki version instead of my really wanted MG nu ;___; damn money funds.

anyone have the wing zero? or know whats its like?

[Chillin]

I have it. Once again no complaints. I don't know which one you are going with (Wing Gundam Ka. or Wing Zero), but both are solid. Seems like the hands of the Wing Gundam Ka. are a bit stiffer than the hands of the Wing Zero so it holds it's weapons relatively better. Only thing I didn't like about the Wing Gundam Ka. is that it didn't come with a display stand like the Wing Zero, so you can't pose it in mid-flight or whatever you want to do. Another thing about both models is that there is hardly no panel lining (well only on the Wing Zero's wings) or painting needed. They look awesome right out of the box.

[Hagi]

sorry meant wing can't find zero on hlj at the moment.

yeah its shame it doesn't have a stand but it looks so hawt. thanks for the info again chillin! i'm gonna order it tmoz so when ever i get it i'll post pics ^^

[me_is_david]

haha hm... i might just get the Wing Zero ver. Ka
gahh...i told myself i wouldn't buy anymore after Strike Freedom too =_=
I should've bought it when it was 29.99 lol ><
but it was durng the time when i was moving and so i had no internet access and when i got it they sold out ... blah


oh well on another note my Strike Freedom shipped a couple hours ago =D
I just checked lol... so i'll be gettin it maybe weds or thurs :smile-big :smile-big
I better get a first edition one -_-
I'm not paying $40.50 for a normal one lol
But ImageAnime hasn't sold out yet so maybe I might get one ^_^
they have the mass production GOUF and DOM too T_T
ahhhhh .... lol

[Chillin]

I'll post a pic of my newb-assembled MG Nu Gundam soon. Hmm...shite is that Kiba-kun viewing this thread? Welcome back!

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/7105/newbmgnu7yd.th.jpg (http://img164.imageshack.us/my.php?image=newbmgnu7yd.jpg)

Damn resizing

Yeah...third model I ever did behind the 1/144 Deathscythe-Hell and the MG RX-78-2 ver. ka. For that reason I hold this close to me, but I think I'm going to buy another one soon and do it a bit more justice.

[ssouske]

wow! kero's gaia is done! i wanna see! i wanna see! i wanna see!!! hehehe! i sound like a little boy excited to open and see his presents...:laugh

[Kiba-kun]

Tis I!

www.imageanime.com is the greatest shop EVER. They're so amazingly nice and helpful! Go shop there, all! XD

I'm hiding in this thread until I've caught up on SEED-D. *cries at the mild spoilers in above sig*

So, what I didn't count on was suitcase room. My wild ambitions of buying tens of models were very quickly crushed! But I got four across varying grades plus all kinds of supplies, and I'm gonna spend a looooong time on each so they'll be perfect. I got:

MG Qubeley - Such a classic design! Couldn't resist the thing as soon as I saw it.

1/100 Astray Red Frame - Posibility of a MG and a sword? Where can you go wrong!

1/100 Destiny First Production - Not much to say about this. Love davids version ^_^

HGUC 1/144 Char's Zaku - To complete my MSG Char collection, and perhaps for a spot of customisation.

I'll start on one tomorrow....the only problem is deciding which! Any help? XD

[Chillin]

I'd start with the Astray Red Frame. I'm going to get that in a few days myself.

[me_is_david]

haha welcome back kiba-kun =)

yeah man, when i go to Taiwan this october (hopefully ><)
I'm gon try to bring an extra duffel bad or something to fit the gundams lol
b/c I know I'm gon buy a shitload...when I went back last summer I could barely fit all my stuff in because I bought 1/100 Freedom, Justice, Aegis and Blitz
and thats only four 1/100's, so I'm gon try to get only 1/144's lol and maybe one or 2 1/100's
my relatives are gon be be like "holy shit" lol
but oh well

I'm planning to get...
1/144 HG DOM Trooper
1/144 HG GOUF Mass Production
1/144 HG Infinite Justice (if I don't get it here)
Whatever scale of Legend that comes out at that time.
MG Wing ZERO ver. Ka (if I don't get it here)
an Impulse of some sort...maybe 1/100 Sword
Maybe a Providence, Raider and Forbidden lol

But maybe I won't get too much b/c i should cut down on the model buying ><

I would make Char's Zaku just because it might take the least amount of time? lol
Or Destiny just because .... it's Destiny ^_^
Chances are I'm going to make my Strike Freedom before I make the Zeta A1 =\

[Kiba-kun]

If you're flying, be very careful with them. I padded mine as much as possible in a sturdy-framed suitcase, and they still got massively crushed boxes. Only one broken part (one that isn't really needed, thank god), though. They really need looking after.

[darksage78]

haha welcome back kiba-kun =)

yeah man, when i go to Taiwan this october (hopefully ><)
I'm gon try to bring an extra duffel bad or something to fit the gundams lol
b/c I know I'm gon buy a shitload...when I went back last summer I could barely fit all my stuff in because I bought 1/100 Freedom, Justice, Aegis and Blitz
and thats only four 1/100's, so I'm gon try to get only 1/144's lol and maybe one or 2 1/100's
my relatives are gon be be like "holy shit" lol
but oh well

I'm planning to get...
1/144 HG DOM Trooper
1/144 HG GOUF Mass Production
1/144 HG Infinite Justice (if I don't get it here)
Whatever scale of Legend that comes out at that time.
MG Wing ZERO ver. Ka (if I don't get it here)
an Impulse of some sort...maybe 1/100 Sword
Maybe a Providence, Raider and Forbidden lol

But maybe I won't get too much b/c i should cut down on the model buying ><

I would make Char's Zaku just because it might take the least amount of time? lol
Or Destiny just because .... it's Destiny ^_^
Chances are I'm going to make my Strike Freedom before I make the Zeta A1 =\
Exactly what my relatives said when I had to buy a new large luggage bag to fit in my Gundams I bought in HK. lol

Btw you're Taiwanese? I happen to be half Taiwanese, my mother came from "Hua Lain"(sorry for bad prounouncation XP) I manage to understand Taiwanese, but speak and understand Mandarin better lol

[canj5]

If you go to Japan it's like 9 bucks to buy HG gundam models and around 27 dollars to buy MG models. I got Gaia, Gouf Ignited, Saviour, Dreadnought, Destiny 1/100, and Dom Trooper for about 60 bucks!!! It was such a happy moment for me.

[me_is_david]

Exactly what my relatives said when I had to buy a new large luggage bag to fit in my Gundams I bought in HK. lol

Btw you're Taiwanese? I happen to be half Taiwanese, my mother came from "Hua Lain"(sorry for bad prounouncation XP) I manage to understand Taiwanese, but speak and understand Mandarin better lol

haha yeah I'm taiwanese although I was born in US =P
so I duno much about the place ...only been there 3 times lol
But I can get by with the amount of Taiwanese I understand and speak not fluent but good enough lol and I duno mandarin at all :P

but yeah models in asia are alot cheaper
1/100 models are around 500-600NT which is like 15$-18$ in US dollars
1/144 HG's are probably around 300NT whihc is like 10$ lol
plus sometimes they give you like discounts or free items if you buy alot.
When I bought 3 models a couple years ago at a regular shop the lady gave me one free cuz I bought three lol.

[Kereo]

I now know why I couldn't get the pics on the comp. The batteries of the camera were dead >.> So hopefully today I can post pictures of Gaia!

[ssouske]

KIBA-KUN!!! god i missed you... hahaha! just kidding!:laugh
hey tell me if the char zaku is good or bad after you finish it... because i did not buy the MG Char Zaku yet... and uhm... welcome back!:amuse
Kereo im really looking forward to seeing your gaia...

[darksage78]

haha yeah I'm taiwanese although I was born in US =P
so I duno much about the place ...only been there 3 times lol
But I can get by with the amount of Taiwanese I understand and speak not fluent but good enough lol and I duno mandarin at all :P

but yeah models in asia are alot cheaper
1/100 models are around 500-600NT which is like 15$-18$ in US dollars
1/144 HG's are probably around 300NT whihc is like 10$ lol
plus sometimes they give you like discounts or free items if you buy alot.
When I bought 3 models a couple years ago at a regular shop the lady gave me one free cuz I bought three lol.

Yeah I know. My cousin in Hong Kong has way more models than I do cause he can just buy buy buy for cheap. I have a friend who goes back to HK every other year, whenever I go over to his house I see all the boxes piled up... Asian countries other than Japan tend to get things almost just as fast. Like I saw in a lot of Hobby Shops that had the new Destiny models with an "Airmail" sticker on it. Same goes for manga, you can always find the newest manga from Japan.

XP at least you've been to Taiwan. I've never been, I was supposed to during July but the trip got cancelled cause of the typhoon. Hopefully I get to go this Christmas.

[ssouske]

in this part of asia, we don't get models as fast as we want to... we always need to wait for the official local distributor to import stuff from japan... usually they import the more popular ones... and of course, since they are the distributor, they import in bulk... good thing the daughter of the local distributor became my college blockmate... and luckily, she also became my friend. hehehe! so i can order stuff from her and get it the next day:laugh although they do not import the official marker and that kind of stuff... i asked her if i can make a special order of a model that they do not normally carry... and she said yes... YAY! so maybe i'll order an AA, METEOR and a PG Freedom when it comes out...:amuse and i hope i get a discount...:laugh

[Freija]

Ssouske is a lucky bastard.... *reps him for being so lucky XD*

[Kiba-kun]

Well, I started on Destiny. Outside.

AND THE WIND PICKED UP. So the torso got covered in the spray painter's worst enemy - bubbles. I tried to get them off, but I don't think it'll ever be perfect. :( It's not COMPLETELY ruined, and it'll still look good, just not brilliant like I hoped. I'm going for a very dark and sinister colour scheme which I hope will be pretty nice. ^_^

[Kereo]

YAY! Managed to get a picture up!

Warning, HUGE!

http://www.ferdy.sohosted.com/Gunpla/HPIM0332.JPG

[ssouske]

^
lol! i never thought that being lucky could bring in reps....:laugh
i was completely shocked when we did our project website... because we needed a company that does not yet have a website so she presented their business... and god hahaha! she even asked me once if i buy gundam models and i just thought they owned a small toy shop... to my surprise, they were the official distributors of bandai goods here in the philippines... hahaha!
god if i was her type, i'll definitely marry her... hahaha!

OK NUFF BRAGGING BOUT BEING LUCKY!!!:laugh

who else in here exept chillin and I will buy 3 DOM troopers? hahaha!:laugh i love that MS... that could be the best non gundam MS i have ever seen... before it was CgUE D.E.E.P. arms but now its DOM... FORGET THE F***ED UP NAME... (Desolate Obliterator Magnificent for those who do not know yet) hell JET STREAM ATTACK IS GREAT!!!
EDIT: Nice job on the gaia kereo...:amuse makes me want to pick one up...:laugh BUT FIRST! I think i should get the MG Char ZakuII and the MG RX-78-2 before everything else...

[Kereo]

^
lol! i never thought that being lucky could bring in reps....:laugh
i was completely shocked when we did our project website... because we needed a company that does not yet have a website so she presented their business... and god hahaha! she even asked me once if i buy gundam models and i just thought they owned a small toy shop... to my surprise, they were the official distributors of bandai goods here in the philippines... hahaha!
god if i was her type, i'll definitely marry her... hahaha!

OK NUFF BRAGGING BOUT BEING LUCKY!!!:laugh

who else in here exept chillin and I will buy 3 DOM troopers? hahaha!:laugh i love that MS... that could be the best non gundam MS i have ever seen... before it was CgUE D.E.E.P. arms but now its DOM... FORGET THE F***ED UP NAME... (Desolate Obliterator Magnificent for those who do not know yet) hell JET STREAM ATTACK IS GREAT!!!
EDIT: Nice job on the gaia kereo...:amuse makes me want to pick one up...:laugh BUT FIRST! I think i should get the MG Char ZakuII and the MG RX-78-2 before everything else...

Well, I want a DOM trooper, but I don't think I'll be getting three. It takes long enough to do one, let alone three. I'd rather use the time to build something else. And thanks for the compliment Ssouske

[darksage78]

@Kiba-kun I was just wondering, is it difficult using the airbrush? I've never used it, but I've heard great things about it, also heard its difficult.

@Kereo Nice Gaia, will you get other shots of it? Perhaps seeing the full body?

@ssosuke There's going to be a PG Freedom? I'd be so happy if there was lol If Bandai does make a PG Freedom they'd probably make Strike Freedom as well to take more money out of my pocket since I'd get both. They better make a MG and PG Justice and Infinite-Justice too. Also the Phillippines are farther away from Japan. HK, Taiwan and China are all relatively close so a lot of the stores(both large and small) usually have contacts in Japan to set them up with the newest stock.

[ssouske]

@ssosuke There's going to be a PG Freedom? I'd be so happy if there was lol If Bandai does make a PG Freedom they'd probably make Strike Freedom as well to take more money out of my pocket since I'd get both. They better make a MG and PG Justice and Infinite-Justice too. Also the Phillippines are farther away from Japan. HK, Taiwan and China are all relatively close so a lot of the stores(both large and small) usually have contacts in Japan to set them up with the newest stock.
if im not mistaken there was an announcement about that one comming out... but im not sure with the details... PG S-F might take a while to come out... considering that there is still no PG Freedom... Freedom is a cool and popular MS in its own right... and i think it should have a PG...

[Freija]

there already is a PG Freedom, for swedes www.fantasybutiken.com for you other i think its at www.hlj.com but im not sure if its in stock or not.

[Chillin]

That is the 1/60 Freedom, people constantly mistake that for a PG just because it is 1/60 scale (the same as a PG). I haven't heard anything about a PG Freedom, but I would like one, or a PG Strike Freedom.

darksage I think Kiba-kun uses sprays not an airbrush

[darksage78]

Yea thats what I thought, I probably would've heard about PG Freedom if it already came out. Hopefully one does come out soon.

[Chillin]

I got my 1/100 Strike Freedom today. :)

Like I said earlier in another post I won't be doing it for a bit until I test my airbrush out on a cheaper kit.

[me_is_david]

=P I get my Strike Freedom tomrrow lol
at least thats what the estimated delievery date is lol

I'm probably going to start it within the next day i get it.


and kereo nice gaia... haha i didn have the paints for the gun so i left it black and painted the fin black lol
but oh well...its still alright
but yeah yours is nice =)

[ssouske]

wow... i wanna see pics of you S-F chillin... im looking forward to it...:amuse
i was strolling in a mall earlier... then i saw a modeling shop... i was looking for gundam markers but they did not have those... when i looked at their collection for sale, i saw 2 HUGE MG boxes... one was a MG MKII the other was a MG perfect zeong... i was totally shocked because i never have seen such HUGE boxes before... because i got used to HGs and small boxed MGs... when i looked inside another shop the had PG Strike and a 1/60 strike weapons pack:drool :drool :drool (although i think the weapons pack is for the 1/60 Real Detail Strike or the one some call the MG 1/60 Strike)... GOD i wanted to buy those... but money issues kept my hands away from those boxes... and i also saw the HG 1/100 Blaze+Gunner Zaku warrior that has athrun and dearka in the box... damn another model i really wanted to buy... if i only had the money now... :crying

Next week is my final exam and i only have 2 for this term... so ill be getting more free time to retouch my saviour... and i already translated saviour's color guide... so ill be getting those tamiya paints next week... hopefully i can make my saviour look more decent this time arround...

[Kereo]

Thanks for all the compliments people. I'll make some more pics of Gaia later today. Currently painting my 1/144 HG Saviour :amuse

[darksage78]

Doesn't it seem like Bandai has been rather slow with the release of the 1/100 HG kits for GSD? Out of the five original Gundams, only Chaos and Impulse(s) have been released 1/100 HG. Abyss, Saviour and Gaia still haven't been released while Strike Freedom and Destiny have already been.

[Chillin]

They knew Destiny and S-Freedom would sell really well in comparison to if they had released any other MS from the series. Despite the models not selling well as a whole, from what I've seen the Destiny and S-Freedom have sold very well.

[me_is_david]

Strike Freedom more so than Destiny.
Infinite Justice will probably bring in huge amounts of sales as well.

sidenote: i got my Strike Freedom this morning lol
might start it up in like a day or two.
and its first edition..woohoo i did not waste money

[darksage78]

I'm pretty sure Saviour would've sold really well. I've been waiting for its 1/100 HG release since GSD started. And since I saw the 1/144 HG Abyss I'm waiting for its 1/100 HG version too. I just hope they make a 1/100 HG I-Justice. I prefer I-Justice to S-Freedom.

[Kiba-kun]

Make your Freedoms quick, you guys, so I can see if it really is worth buying. I've probabl y missed the 1st edition by a long shot by now.

Gonna go snap together the HGUC Zaku II. *shrugs* Nothing better to do, and I don't feel like painting the cute little blighter. My Destiny has been salvaged, and hopefully it'll turn out well. It's cheesy, but in my mind I've kinda dubbed it "Dark Destiny"...I've toned down the colours to what I feel is more appropriate for its role and character in the series. Pics up when complete!

[staradderdragoon]

Exactly what my relatives said when I had to buy a new large luggage bag to fit in my Gundams I bought in HK. lol

Btw you're Taiwanese? I happen to be half Taiwanese, my mother came from "Hua Lain"(sorry for bad prounouncation XP) I manage to understand Taiwanese, but speak and understand Mandarin better lol

hey, thats awesome. im taiwanese too. but i was born in the states and both my taiwanese and chinses suck. lol. but wow, eveyone getting new models makes me so jealous...

[me_is_david]

Make your Freedoms quick, you guys, so I can see if it really is worth buying. I've probabl y missed the 1st edition by a long shot by now.

Haha I think you can still get a first edition from imageanime.com
they have some on ebay and all their stock is probably first editions so you might be able to grab one =)

they have this one on ebay also
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bandai-Strike-Freedom-Gundam-1-100-9-in-NYC-NOW_W0QQitemZ5993676324QQcategoryZ11117QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
though last night it was .99 and now its 31$ so lol you might not be able to get it for cheap there haha

[Chillin]

My S-Freedom box is in much better condition than my Destiny box. It looks like someone intentionally beat the shite out of my Destiny box. Plan on getting a few models at Otakon. I'll tell you guys all about the models I get. I want the MG Hyakushiki, because I'll be damned if I ever pick up that (non-gold plated) Hyakushiki with that ugly ballute pack.

[Ha-ri]

I'm gona start paint my models with my HG 1/100 Burning Gundam that I just ordered. If I can't get a gundam pen for panel lining, whats a good alternative?

[ssouske]

^
regular fine tip art pens... its the next best thing... although im warning you that those pens take forever to dry up... so let it sit for a day or two to make sure it dries... another option would be buying REALY fine tip brushes that Tamiya sells... those brushes are so insanely small that the tips can be as small/fine as a big needle's point. but i would only recomend them if you had a really steady hand... :tem

[Kiba-kun]

Just finished the 1/100 Destiny. Overall, a good model, but with some bad points.

Firstly, the hands are TERRIBLE. You have to take them apart every time you want them to hold something new, and they fit together so snugly that this becomes a project in itself. I never thought I'd say this, but i really do prefer master grade hands.

Secondly, the carriers for the sword and launcher rifle are incredibly loose, and will fall off at the tiniest breeze.

Thirdly, the first production crap is a waste of money. The stand isn't adjustable, is a horrible colour, and is very poorly designed. The instructions aren't clear enough - I had to take the bastard thing apart twice to get it right. Make sure you concentrate on that part, people ^_^;; And the new hips are silly too, because you can't interchange them. So you either have normal legs or have legs that constantly look like a turkey.

However, it does look kinda cool on the stand. And the sword is so great. XD

[Jikes]

lets see some pics of your Destiny model kiba-kun, i really want to see how the model looks!

[lunamaria-chan]

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/9444/11244275488505tm.jpg

[ssouske]

^
WHAT?!? PINK AGAIN?!? why can't bandai stick to the colors in the anime?!? damn them... anyway it does come with a stand... i think i already know the next 1/144 HG model i'll get... 3 DOM TROOPERS...:laugh but maybe i just might buy Infinite Justice before the DOMs... :amuse

[Kiba-kun]

Pics of my Destiny (finally taken in some real light!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Scar-san/P1010031.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Scar-san/P1010032.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Scar-san/P1010035.jpg
Hope you all like it! ^_^ Gonna start on Red Frame tomorrow.

[GanonD]

Your destiny looks great :blink :blink :blink . You painted the blue parts right?? what did you use to paint them??

[me_is_david]

nice destiny =)

your panel lines are a lot more visible than mine lol XD
but yeah the things that hold the weapons are very loose =/
and the extra hip piece is a pain in the ass to change because you have to take apart basically the entire waist.
iuno if its just mine but my destiny's right leg cant go that high lol
like... if i move it further apart... it slowly comes back lol it doesnt stay.
but its still good =)

and yup...everytime you wanna make it into a new position you have to take apart the hands lol
mine is still in the position where its holding the cannon
oh well lol

sidenote I started Strike Freedom
8 funnels actually took a while =/
now painting the thruster on its wings because it comes in a completely different color for some reason -_-

[Kiba-kun]

I used Tamiya Sprays to paint them (as I've said a bazillion times before XD). Glad you like it. ^____^ Can't wait to build the Qubeley. Need to devise some kind of stand for it...any ideas?

thisbedavid, chillin, can we see your Destinys? We should have a competition XD

[me_is_david]

haha my destiny is back inl ike page 22 or soemthing like that

ill probably finish freedom in a week or so lol so ill put pics when its done =/
and ill make my panel lines on desting more visible lol

[Kiba-kun]

Can't believe I missed it! Looks great ^_^