Gundam Modelling

[me_is_david]

so you know I'm quite bored right now
so I decided to take a picture of Destiny again and my progress of Strike Freedom lol

http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/P1010018.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/P1010019.JPG

I first took the one with the boxes because I think it'd look nicer lol
But then I realized that its a pretty small picture because of the giant boxes and SF wing span...which is pretty long compared to all the other ones lol
but yeah...enjoy lol...I know they may not look that great
I still need to do a couple more touch ups on them,

yes Destiny is holding one of Freedom's rifles lol
I didnt have anywhere to put it on SF so I had Destiny hold it =P

[darksage78]

Awesome Destiny Kiba and thisbedavid!

@Kiba, awesome overcoat on the blue parts :D

@ssosuke, I guess people are gonna have to recolor I-Justice's parts with a darker red...

Look Saviour's parts were done right!
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN932158

[staradderdragoon]

wow. ur destiny and the beginning of s-freedom look really nice thisbedavid.

[ssouske]

@ssosuke, I guess people are gonna have to recolor I-Justice's parts with a darker red...

yeah... i think i'll just use the left over red paint form saviour if i when i get justice... or maybe i'll have someone do colors from an I-J pic... i think it will look like purple-ish red... but not pink...

[darksage78]

I plan to use my red Gundam Marker which tends to make it look shiny, I wonder what kinda an effect it'll have on I-Justice if I recolor it entirely. Its gonna take awhile tahts all I know. I'm gonna wait for the 1/100 HG release, I'm not too fond of 1/144 HG.

[Kiba-kun]

Pretty much finished my 1/100 Astray Red Frame. Without a doubt, the single best HG model EVER. It's INSANELY good. All of you, get one now. It's pretty much MG quality. Which begs the question, "why aren't they all this good?"...

About I-Justice - the only reason I'd get the 1/144 HG is the stand. They'll probably continue to pull the First Edition crap with 1/100, and so if you get the 1/144 you're guarenteed a stand of higher quality than the ones included with the latest 1/100's.

I REALLY hope Akatsuki is the next 1/100, though. Love that suit.

[Freija]

so you know I'm quite bored right now
so I decided to take a picture of Destiny again and my progress of Strike Freedom lol

http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/P1010018.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~david.chen1/P1010019.JPG

I first took the one with the boxes because I think it'd look nicer lol
But then I realized that its a pretty small picture because of the giant boxes and SF wing span...which is pretty long compared to all the other ones lol
but yeah...enjoy lol...I know they may not look that great
I still need to do a couple more touch ups on them,

yes Destiny is holding one of Freedom's rifles lol
I didnt have anywhere to put it on SF so I had Destiny hold it =P
why do i have the feeling something is missing on that S-F stand ? :P.

well it looks really nice TBD(god this was easier to write than your fullnick :P)

[me_is_david]

lol what would be missing? o.o

haha is my sn hard to write? haha iuno you all can jus type david if u want lol
but eh..up to you lol

I havent done anything to my S-F yet..only made the other rifle haha

[Freija]

what would be missing ? well maybe everything except the wings ? XD

[Chillin]

Models were kind of lacking this year. First off there were absolutely no 1/100 Destiny models. All the 1/100 S-Freedoms I saw were all gone by Friday night, the first day of the con (keep in mind this dealer's room is HUGE with a lot of dealers). Luckily I bought those two before the con. A few models I wanted I couldn't find (namely the HG Meteor and MG Hyakushiki). I bought myself another MG Freedom because truthfully I messed my other one up a while back while painting it, so I figured doing my favorite Gundam justice was the least I could do. Other models I got include the 1/100 Astray Red Frame, MG Acguy, 1/144 HG Gouf Ignited mass production, 3 HG 1/144 DOM Troopers, MG Sazabi, and the 1/100 Sword Impulse. I forgot to get a NG model to practice my airbrushing on, but I can always go to the local hobby shop and get one.

[Kiba-kun]

My god...how did you get that lot home? That is a LOT of models. Wow. Must have spent hundreds and hundreds. Glad to see someone else has the Red Frame. I'll post pics soon. Really is one fantastic model.

[Chillin]

SUVs are your friend in those situations. I filled the entire backseat with bags.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/6272/conventionstuff6og.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=conventionstuff6og.jpg)

That's my haul from the con minus this cool Bleach keychain I got

[Ha-ri]

Chillin how much did that coast you?

[Kiba-kun]

I'm sure it coast him a fair bit. XD

Is that Kenshin 17-19 I see there? o.O I didn't know they were out yet!

[Kereo]

Hehehe, I see an Accguy MG there XD
Accguy's are cool :D
Anyways, my second model (1/144 HG Saviour) is nearing completion! I also ordered one 1/144 HG Dom trooper, and some panel line markers. I thought one of the marker kits I ordered with my initial order had one, but its to big, so I kinda messed up Saviour abit ;-;

Ohwell, it still ain't all THAT bad considdering its my second model.

[me_is_david]

i believe the kenshins are 15-17 lol

and OMG I HAVE THAT MODEL lol
first thing I saw while it was loading...the Maya figure, I was like "haha I have that"
Might get the Aya also but I wanted to try to get one with her anime hair color
but I can wait because my friend's shop has like 3 of them...his Maya's get sold out pretty quick lol, but no one buys Aya much T_T..no love for her

and he also has those kenshin figures too..I was going to get Enishi Yukishiro, although apparently not many people like him o.o

and wow....you really got 3 DOM's :huh
but still good, when you make the Sword Impulse, a DOM and GOUF let us know how it is =)
cuz I'm planning on getting those haha

im sure all that stuff cost a good 100-200$

and yeah Kiba, since he went by car tis not hard to fit all that
all that would probably take out 1/2 of my trunk...and I have an Accord lol

but yea dude..nice haha
I see Ikkitousen and scrapped princess figures haha...and a yuffie =)

I would've probably only gone for the merchandise lol
but its like paying 50$ to go and buy stuff which is kinda dumb =/
and I found out that this year was Puffy AmiYumi and I don't even think they make anime music lol
but I dun like them anyway =/...so I don't regret not going lol

correction: it said on ANN they did not perform...
so uh...Chillin..who performed? lol
and yeah they do music for Pokemon and SD Gundam...which I guess can be anime? =/

[Chillin]

The Indigo performed. They've done songs for Ai Yori Aoshi and Someday's Dreamers. All together everything cost me about 900 dollars. I had money set aside especially for Otakon. I'm wondering which model I should start first. I still have Destiny, S-Freedom, OYW Gelgoog, and Ex-S to do in addition to what I got over the weekend.

Oh heh I don't really like Aya much, but I thought I kind of needed her to compliment the Maya figure. Aya is by no means ugly or bad to look at though :smile-big

[me_is_david]

holy shit 900$?
are you serious ...thats insane X_x

how much did those models cost O_o
arent tehy like 15-40$
but yeah man ... you got alot of shit lol

haha I feel like getting the Aya model now =P

[Kiba-kun]

Start with the worst one first, and work your way up to the best, Chillin ^^ Then it'll be more satisfying! Maybe make S-Freedom first...or a DOM Trooper. I'd imagine you're gonna get pretty fed up making the limbs for those things XD Just make sure you fully appreciate the wonder that is Red Frame! Pics of mine up soon!

[Chillin]

Yeah I might start with the S-Freedom and then the Destiny. From david's pics they look very cool.

[hempboy]

I think you should paint before you put everything together, and it depends on your skills obviously, but at least if you screw up, it would only be on one small piece of armor instead of a ugly streak across your gundam, lol. Depending on the thickness of your paint afterwards, you may decide not to paint joints and such because they may not fit as well afterwards.

[Ha-ri]

Good news: I got my HG 1/100 BURNING GUNDAM, perfect conditions(usually the mail guy damages the boxes)
Bad news: No instructions

I contacted the people and they won't send me one, I'v look at the site on the box and none there. an someone please helpe me?:scry :scry :scry

[ssouske]

I think you should paint before you put everything together, and it depends on your skills obviously, but at least if you screw up, it would only be on one small piece of armor instead of a ugly streak across your gundam, lol. Depending on the thickness of your paint afterwards, you may decide not to paint joints and such because they may not fit as well afterwards.
Bandai usually allows some margin/space for the paint... do not worry about things not fitting... they're supposed to be painted and there is an allowance made with painting in mind...

@Hari
i also experienced that problem in the past... my uncle got a 1/100 HG air master gundam model for me. it was my very first gundam model so i did not know that there was supposedly an instruction manual... so i went on and built it... luckily, i did complete that model through 4hrs worth of trial and error... my advice, try try and look first what G/Burning gundam looks like... then take a good look at the parts... and determine which parts would most likely make up the feet, legs, arms and head... do all those parts first then everything else is for the torso... for the joints, look at where the joints are placed then find which polycap will fit in the joint... basically that is the hardest part in the trial and error. if you have experience in building gundam models, determining which goes to where will be easy... :amuse

[Ha-ri]

Yeah I could I can do teh head easy, I guese I'll try it. But I'll contact the people once more first.

[Muramasa007]

Well if you're a lazy ass and want to put on the stickers (like me...) go ahead. But my friend has used paint on his gouf one time and it loooked GREAT! So suggest painting before putting the parts together.

[Ha-ri]

Yeah I'm gona do that probably, so do I just lay it out like so the parts are in teh right place? Wait but since I don't have the booklet how will I find out which colors I need?
I know this is a gundam modeling thread but does anyone know where I could find a model of the Delorean from "Back To the Future"?

[Freija]

woah Chillin are you rich or something d00d ? XD

[ssouske]

Yeah I'm gona do that probably, so do I just lay it out like so the parts are in teh right place? Wait but since I don't have the booklet how will I find out which colors I need?
I know this is a gundam modeling thread but does anyone know where I could find a model of the Delorean from "Back To the Future"?
now that is the problem... this is just one of my wild suggestions... try bringing the box... if you're just like kiba-kun that just uses sprays, i think you should just get what you need... thats G/Burning gundam right? so you will definitely need, a red, white, and blue... some yellow for the v fins and some neon green for the eyes and sensors(if your planning to paint them)... just use the pannel liner for the black details... or just go and by the green, yellow and black gundam markers... then go for blue, red, and white paints...:amuse but if you want to get the colors mixed as accurate as possible, you're out of luck if you can't find a manual... maybe you can show them the what the sample model in the side of the box...

[Ha-ri]

I'm just worryed about braking it, cause last time the gun on my Ginn broke so i tried takeing it off and part of the torsso ripped(but I but it back before it broke). And most of teh parts I have no cluse were they go. I can figure out most of the head, the outside of the feet, and myabe a bit of the torso. I'm gona try calling up the people and emailing them again.

EDIT: The guy made a mistake, he forgot to place it in the box to now hes mailing it to me.:)

[Chillin]

Glad to hear that story has a happy ending. I would hate for my models to come without instructions or have missing parts.

[Ha-ri]

Should I do panel lineing first or the painting? Also would any shades of red, blue, and yellow acrylic paint work for the Burning gundam?

[crabman]

hahaha

i have

1/66 freedom gundam (my pride and joy)
1/100 wing gundam custom
1/100 deathscythe custom
1/144 epiyon
1/144 nataku custom
1/100 wing gundam
1/100 heavy arms custom
1/66 f91 gundam (forgot the name total impulse buy)
1/100 sandrock custom (in queue)
1/some number or other eva-01, not gundam but i still like it.

[Kiba-kun]

Should I do panel lineing first or the painting? Also would any shades of red, blue, and yellow acrylic paint work for the Burning gundam?

Painting first, definately, or you'll just paint over the panel lines. XD

As for colours, it is ENTIRELY up to you how you paint it. You don't like the originals? Make your own colour scheme! Don't feel restricted by the box art. I tend to take the originals and just make it darker a little, but that's just me. I just choose what I feel is right for the particular gundam - e.g. Destiny I made darker, having a darker personality, and Red Frame brighter, being more comical. It's all down to you. That's part of the fun ^_^

[Ha-ri]

Maybe I should just do gold, it would make hyper mode look better anyways.

[Chillin]

They have Hyper Mode God Gundam and Master Gundam MGs. The frame used to build those things are excellent.

[Ha-ri]

They have Hyper Mode God Gundam and Master Gundam MGs. The frame used to build those things are excellent.


Is God gundam Burning or Shining gundam?(forgot)

[Chillin]

It is Burning Gundam

[Ha-ri]

O, I tried gettign teh Mg but counldn't find it so I got the HG.

[Kiba-kun]

Started on MG Qubeley....it's a LOT bigger than expected. Not that I'm complaining, of course! Any progress from Chillin? XD

[me_is_david]

Infinite Justice is released

http://store.yahoo.com/matrixcollectibles/hginjugu130p.html

If anyone didn't know, although I'm barely seeing it on eBay.

http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/gundam/02600224.htm
HG Legend Gundam (w/ stand + DRAGOON effects parts, October 20th)
Taken from Gunota

I am so getting Legend right when it comes out just because of episode 45 :amuse
However Infinite-Justice has yet to impress me as much as Destiny, Strike-Freedom and Legend have so I can wait for it. :wink

[Kereo]

LEGEND! I want Legend. And the 1/144 Strike Freedom. My Dom Trooper will arrive around friday if I am lucky, along with my panel line markers ^_^.

On another note, Saviour is done! Yay! It looks better then my Gaia I think. No pictures yet, will try to get one up asap.

[Chillin]

I will be getting the 1/144 HG Legend as well. I didn't like it at first, but Rey showed some skill with that thing. No progress on my models yet. I've been a little slow to go out to the hobby store and get a NG model to practice the airbrushing on as well as numerous paints I plan on using for the next few models.

[Kiba-kun]

Whee, Legend! I hope it comes with parts to show the launching dragoons, like the HG 1/144 Strike Freedom does - then I can have a face off between them ^_^ And speaking of the HG Freedom, it looks a LOT better than the recent 1/100. Funny how these things turn out.

[Chillin]

Sweet...one of my friends is going to bring a model of his he hasn't done (WZC) and give it to me so I can practice with my airbrush.

edit: oh screw it, he forgot it. I'll just get one on Thursday when I have the time to go out to the hobby store and look around.

[Kereo]

w00t! Pics of Saviour! (warning HUGE)

http://ferdy.sohosted.com/Gunpla/HPIM0363.JPG

http://ferdy.sohosted.com/Gunpla/HPIM0366.JPG

Comments and constructive critisism are welcomed ^_^

[Mindless]

Mwhaha. I will have this (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN52673) and this (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN78212) in my mail in 2 weeks or so.

Looking forward to it, alot. :)

And regarding the post above.

That's a 1/144 right? If so, I gotta say you did a good job. Thoes things are tiny (regardless if it's a gundam model or not), so it's very hard to paint them and modify them.

I'll post some in-progress picture of my two models when I get them in the mail too. Then I'll probably review them or something. :P

[darksage78]

Cool Saviour. Umm I got a MG Zeta as well, one thing about it is that its pretty flimsy. The frame isn't that great :(

[Kereo]

Mwhaha. I will have this (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN52673) and this (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN78212) in my mail in 2 weeks or so.

Looking forward to it, alot. :)

And regarding the post above.

That's a 1/144 right? If so, I gotta say you did a good job. Thoes things are tiny (regardless if it's a gundam model or not), so it's very hard to paint them and modify them.

I'll post some in-progress picture of my two models when I get them in the mail too. Then I'll probably review them or something. :P

Hehehe, inmediatly plunging into the deep with those master grades eh Mindless :P

I decided to do some High Grades first XD and yes that Saviour is an 1/144 HG. Well, good luck with your models Mindless. I should receive the 1/144 HG DOM Trooper this Friday ^_^

[Chillin]

Nice Saviour Kereo. I can only imagine how much of a pain it must have been to paint the whole thing. I only applied paints where the colors were inaccurate or where the model used stickers, and that was a pain in the ass itself. I especially love the gun, because I didn't even bother doing anything to mine other than painting over a little place where I nipped it.


On another note I have constructed Mt. Model!

http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/4/dsc001532wv.th.jpg (http://img239.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc001532wv.jpg)

some of my boxes are gone (like my 1/100 HG Freedom and Force Impulse) because I either threw them away or can't find them.

Nice to see you getting into the hobby Mindless. Can't wait to see your work :smile-big

[ssouske]

nice saviour... your turned out better than mine...:amuse although in the close up i think it looked a bit dirty... hmmm... well thats the standard problem with 1/144 models...:amuse and you even did the sabers and riffle properly...:amuse i got too damn lazy so i just dipped those in paint and hoped that they will come out nice... unfortutately for me, they didn't i can't put in the sabers because the holes got filled up with paint and my riffle looks like a huge molten piece of sh*t... apart from the dirty painty which a touch up can always fix, you did a very good job on your saviour...:amuse

[Mindless]

Well, it's not like it's the first model I'm going to build, just my first gundam model. :P

I've won a couple of model competitions when I was younger (around 10) for my models that I've built. And that was on non-snap fast kits, meaning, glue models, which is alot harder to build than snap-models.

So I guess I'll manage with these two models when I get them.

And I didn't buy MG just because it was MG. I bought them because they are both two of my favourite gundams, and because the Hyaku Shiki was sold out. :sad

Anyway, looking forward to getting them in my mail.

And Chillin, regarding the Nu Gundam. How tall is it when it's completed?

Also, did I mention I ordered high-quality decals for the Zeta? :amuse

[Chrno]

Be cool if there was some..giant archangel model =/ i'd buy it in a heartbeat, after a long time of reading these forums and all that also decided to jump in the bandwagon XD; ordering myself a MG Freedom and looking into a good Strike :3 then working on the others little by little ^^.

[Chillin]

The Nu Gundam is tall when it is completed. Of all the models I've built (since I haven't built the Sazabi or the Ex-S yet), the Nu is the tallest. The HG 1/144 Saviour comes up shortly past its knees. The MG RX-78-2 comes up to the middle of its chest.

*measures it* It's about 8.75 inches or 22 cm high. With the Fin Funnels it's about 11.80 inches or 30 cm high (sorry my metric conversion may be a little off).

[Mindless]

Alright, thanks alot Chillin.

And the metric conversion was fine. One inch is 2.54cm. :P

[me_is_david]

damn....the S-F, Destiny and A1 Zeta look like one of your smaller boxes lol
although those 3 are my biggest ones..
so holy shit lol

and most of your things are MG ahha
so your collection completely owns mine in terms of grade

but damn... MG boxes are big lol
comparing the A1 to like the Freedom or all your other ones lol

[Kiba-kun]

I guess Qubeley is my biggest box. I love that thing so much XD It's huge! It's even bigger than the bloody FAZZ, which is quite a feat.

What are the biggest MG's then? I'll try and make a rank list of the top 10 or so! Correct me if I'm wrong.

1) Perfect Zeong
2) Ex-S
3) Sazabi
4) Zeong
5) S
6) Nu
7) Qubeley
8) FAZZ
9) Dom
10) ZZ

That's my very uneducated guess looking at the group pics on dalong...any thoughts?

[Kereo]

I might get a master grade Freedom once HLJ gets them again. Depends on wether or not I have a job again before that... -.-

Although a red Rick Dias mg sounds cool to >.>

[Ha-ri]

I got my instructions yesterday, and I just found that my GP01 model is the same model as an action figure I bought when I was little. I was staring at both next to next for like 10 min comparing them. they were both GP01s.

[ssouske]

correct me if im wrong... but i saw a huge very huge box for an MG... what model was that? it was the MkII... i think MKII has the biggest box in the MG grade...:amuse

[Kiba-kun]

I think you may have seen the Perfect Grade Mk. II, because the MG box is no bigger than a 1/100 SEED models.

[Kereo]

w00t! The DOM Trooper arrived TODAY! I'll be going to the hobby shop this week to get some paint for it, and I'll probably start with it Saturday orso ^_^

[Kiba-kun]

Told you, Kereo - you're addicted now!

I still owe you guys pics of Red Frame and Qubeley; will get round to taking them soon enough. ^_^

[Kereo]

Oh I am addicted alright. Still have a 1/100 Aile Strike and 1/100 Aegis aswell :D But, gonna start with the DOM Trooper cause its smaller :P

And like I said, if can get a job again soon, Master Grade Freedom will be ordered in October. ^_^

Ofcourse, I would like a red Rick Dias, EZ 8 and Ground Gundam MG to >.> but lets not get to ahead of myself. Its already a small miracle I am managing to NOT be a perfectionist that thinks the models I made suck >.>

Yes, thats my greatest flaws with hobby's, I always think I suck, even though I don't, or atleast, not as badly as I always think.

[Chillin]

I've decided I will do my Freedom models first since Freedom and Strike Freedom are my favorite Gundams and I must redeem myself from the first MG Freedom I did. It's not that it doesn't look good, but I was spraying the parts and it was kind of windy outside and well you can probably guess what happened. Now I guess I should test out that airbrush on that NG model.

[Mindless]

I got some good news from HLJ. We had a slight misunderstanding and I thought my package had been canceled because one item wasn't in stock and I had removed it. But here we have the good news:

"Hello-

Thank you for writing. That's correct; all items were in stock, and your
package is being processed. We have charged your credit card. Your order
is now being prepared for shipment, and will ship soon. A shipping
confirmation will be e-mailed when the post office picks up the shipment
with your package in it.

We appreciate your business with us!"

So, the package will probably be sent today and I'll have my stuff after next week. :laugh

[Chillin]

Excellent, I will be looking forward to your posts in this thread Mindless. Hey david, did you finish your 1/100 Strike Freedom? I would really like to see it.

[Mindless]

Likewise, I'm looking forward to posting here because so far, I've just been checking in now and then to see what everyone is doing. But now (finally) I'm going to make something myself.

Got to get myself a digital camera and take some in-progress pictures when I'm building the models. :)

[Chillin]

Ah yeah, speaking of pictures I have one of my C1 Zeta that I did a while back

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/640/c1zeta4ue.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=c1zeta4ue.jpg)

Went for a lighter, shinier grey than the original colors, also I went for a bit of an off-white with the "racing white" color, and gun metal grey for the gun. The blue is identical to the original color though with a bit of gloss. First time I tried my hand at sprays.

[Mindless]

Great job, that looks awsome. Add some lines with a marker and that thing will be excellent. :P

Because right now (not to critizise you) the lines/figures on it are kind of blurry and hard to make out. Probably because the choise of color on it. :P

Nevertheless, a excellent model. I have a airbrush myself that has yet to be tested. :)

[Chillin]

I don't even think I had panel line markers at the time (well I use art pens, easier to correct mistakes). This model is also fragile (even for a model), I heard the regular Zeta was even more so. Funny thing is the art at MAHQ shows the C1 in those colors. I looked on the site and thought "Ha, they bit off my colors" :laugh. Guess I'll go back and do the inking though.

[Kiba-kun]

Nice Zeta ^_^ I'm really tempted to buy the original MG and just fix the damn thing up; it's got so many problems, I think it would help me as a modeller to sort it out. Perhaps I will. I have a spare £50 (about $80ish) so I'll by some MG.

I saw on amazon.com they had some REALLY, REALLY cheap MG's. But they won't ship to the UK! Anyway I can get round this?

[me_is_david]

haha its almost done
I was getting really lazy about it lately because school started for me lol
but yeah...all i have to do are the legs and the head then it'll be done

I still have to do the freaking MG A1 Zeta lol

[ssouske]

wow chillin... thats one mean zeta you have there...:amuse i love it!
damn... school is out for the next 3 weeks... no money to buy me a model....:crying i think the dom troopers are now available here in this friggin country... yay!

[Kereo]

Nice Zeta ^_^ I'm really tempted to buy the original MG and just fix the damn thing up; it's got so many problems, I think it would help me as a modeller to sort it out. Perhaps I will. I have a spare £50 (about $80ish) so I'll by some MG.

I saw on amazon.com they had some REALLY, REALLY cheap MG's. But they won't ship to the UK! Anyway I can get round this?

Thats weird, I ordered some books from amazon.com, and they shipped to me. Although, I don't live in the UK, but still, Holland is like right next door for the British

[Kiba-kun]

They ship books, DVDs and music, but not models. :(

[Ken_shiro]

i'm new to modelling and was woundering if anyone would recommend some good quality models. Something from Seed, Seed destiny or wing.

[darksage78]

^ Welcome lukeandrewfrancis You should check this site out to see which models you like: http://www.dalong.net/

The guy has lotsa pics of Seed/Destiny kits.

[ssouske]

^
wow nice site there... and i noticed something from the dom trooper model that he made... i dunno if it applies to the anime too but it looks like the dom tropper model can acomodate the Zaku's wizard packs...:blink

[Chillin]

Indeed the DOM Trooper is compatible with the Blaze Zaku Phantom wizard pack.

[JoshDB]

I used to model gundams, but y'know...

I can only remember modelling the Wing Gundam, and Epyon. I know I did more, though. :S

[Ken_shiro]

anyone got the aile stirke MG 1/100 kit?? is it good?
Whats would u recommend the 1/60 freedom or the MG 1/100 freedom??

[darksage78]

I'd recommend the MG 1/100 Freedom, MGs got neat frames that you can build on to. You can check the pics out at the site I posted earlier. I got 2 pics of mine here:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1229.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/darksage_78/IMG_1228.jpg

Btw thanks ssouske, I used some of his pics for references when I panel lined my MG Freedom.

[ssouske]

well as long as PG freedom does not exist, get the MG... the 1/60 Real detail is just like an HG with PG size... MG has a lot more detail in it... and it is a whole lot better than the Real detail... so in short, if you have money to spend, get the Perfect Grades... if the PG's do not exist yet, get the Master Grade kits...

[Ken_shiro]

cheers, just ordered the MG freedom from Ebay. Any tips on building the kit?? What tools will I need for the job?? This is the first time modelling

[ssouske]

actually, you won't need tools in building... well maybe a good small cutter plier would be good for cuting the pieces from the plastic frame... sometimes though, it is better to twist them off carefully instead of cutting them...
now for painting, you might need several brushes... it really depends on you on the type of brush to use... then you might also want to invest in an air brush to make your model look better... then for pannel lines, chillin and i use art black pens... or you could go for the official gundam panel line marker... the art pens will need a lot of time to dry up... but you can easily correct mistakes if you kinda overdid your lines... if you do not want paint, then you can use the official gundam markers... just read a few pages back... there are a lot of great tips that we have shared about building and painting models here... and if you have questions just ask... one of us will definitely answer that question...:amuse

[Kiba-kun]

Ordered myself, FINALLY, a MG Freedom. Yay!! ^________^

As for the panel lining question, I always recommend the official ones if you can get hold of them; you can't really go wrong with those.

[Mindless]

Hehe...

"This message is to let you know that the following merchandise has been shipped to you from HobbyLink Japan:

Gundam Marker #01
Gundam Marker #02
1/100 MG Nu Gundam
1/100 MG Zeta Gundam
GD-01 MG Zeta Gundam Decal

Thank you very much for your business. We look forward to serving you again soon!"

I'll have that sometime next week. Looking forward to it. :amuse

But I'm wondering about how I should built them. Repaint the whole skeleton and all parts with spray paint (same, or similar colors to original), or simply build them as they are 'supposed' to be built?

The first option, obviously, makes the model look a whole lot better, but takes alot more time and money to make. Also, it's more of a challenge, which I kinda like.

The second option: A quite bland and boring way to build (if you ask me).

I got to check out the mold quality and stuff before I decide. But since it's MG models, I'm expecting them to be good (Tamaiya quality).

[Chillin]

I remember a while back HLJ fudged up my order for the MG Strike. I waited a month and it never came, and then I had to wait another month for them to send me another one.

[Kiba-kun]

I've given up on HLJ, I hate having to wait so damn long for them to do anything. I'm sticking to Ebay from now on.

Wondering whether to buy Infinite Justice or not.....I guess I'll wait and see what the next 1/100 is.

[Chillin]

I'm waiting for them to eventually release a 1/100 Infinite Justice. I think that would be the next 1/100 scale model followed by a 1/100 Legend.

[darksage78]

I tend to use a Sakura Micron black pen for inking. But if you find the marker is too thick for some, just let it drench into the groove. Let it dry a bit, take a small piece of paper towel and dab it in alcahol to swipe away the extra ink.

[Kiba-kun]

Mindless: Go with the first option - it's much more fun and rewarding, and will always give you a better model if you don't muck up. ^_^ You'll regret not doing it if you just snap it together. I spray all my models now.

[Hagi]

question for anyone who lives in u.k ^__^

how long does it usually take hlj to deliver an item?

[Kiba-kun]

About a month. ¬_¬ I've kinda given up on them....

[Hagi]

o.O a month..... no wonder you gave up on them....

can you reccomend anywhere better that has same quality of goods but better shipping?

[Kiba-kun]

Ebay usually comes up with the goods. For paints, try a local hobby shop.

[Mindless]

A month? :blink

Last time I ordered (well, me and my dad), it took about two weeks to deliver it to Sweden. :oh

And yeah, I'll probably do a complete makeover of the models.

And also, I've been thinking of getting a Strike Freedom, and painting it black/dark grey/grey/blue/yellow/red. I think it will look pretty cool. Just like the blackned out Strike Freedom when it was first seen in the second ED, I'll paint the whole gundam. It should look pretty awsome.

[Chillin]

I'm planning on doing something a little special for my Strike Freedom. Too bad I'm flat out broke right now.

[Kereo]

I have made 2 orders with HLJ now, and both arrived in 2 weeks. The first week was confirming everything and shit, but after it was send to Holland, it was here within a week. With my DOM trooper and markers I checked the tracking on tuesday, and it said it was just shipped, and the package arrived wednesday. I have no problems with HLJ sofar.

[Mindless]

I have made 2 orders with HLJ now, and both arrived in 2 weeks. The first week was confirming everything and shit, but after it was send to Holland, it was here within a week. With my DOM trooper and markers I checked the tracking on tuesday, and it said it was just shipped, and the package arrived wednesday. I have no problems with HLJ sofar.

That's about what I did last time I placed an order at HLJ. I didn't have any problems with shipping at all, and it arrived quite fast.

I wonder though, the customs in Sweden has quite high taxes on stuff going over the border into the country, regardless if it's just a plastic model. Though, the rates do vary, smaller items (such as gundams) may not get alot of tax on them, but bigger packages get a tax of 25% of the item inside the packages price. A quite hefty sum if you buy something expensive and big...

Got to buy some paint for the airbrush. I guess I'll go into town and buy some tomorrow.

[Hagi]

i'll just get my gundams from HLJ then ^__^

i'm finally getting my NU gundam and i'm also gonna order the cool as hell AC sephiroth model :spaz

[Kiba-kun]

They must just hate me then :'(

I'm going for a hazy, bluey version of Freedom's colour scheme for my MG. Hope it turns out okay ^_^

A question regarding those little PVC figures that come with SEED 1/100s and some MGs - what's the best way to paint them, and is it particularly difficult?

[[Anbu]Naruto]

I wanted to get the strike freedom 1/100 but now I might as well wait for the MG version

[Wren]

dont worry kiba-kun-- they must hate me as well cuz it took then two weeks to just set up my damn order at HLJ prior to it being shipped. but its hard to beat their prices so i guess its acceptable ;p. i just hope the strike freedom i ordered is the first edition cuz i ordered this a while ago it should be on its second leg of shipping now.

[GanonD]

Yeah i finally found where to buy a s-freedom and destiny and bought both of them. I tried in many sites but in all they were out of stock :(, finally bought in tisinc99. I hope models come to me in a week or two (shipped today :P).

[Ken_shiro]

has anyone here got this Gundam

http://i10.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/42/90/98_1_b.JPG

It one of the metal material range i think,.
What you think of it?? Does anyone know how big it is>

[Zuttasoxx]

Hi I am new here.

I ordered from HLJ:

1/100 Sword Strike Gundam
1/100 Launcher Strike Gundam
1/100 MG Strike Gundam w/Aile Striker
1/100 MG Freedom Gundam
HG Freedom Gundam Color
HG Aile Strike Gundam Color

My question is is it smart to buy the colors? Or just buy tamiya colors and mix them?

[Mindless]

Personally, I would buy the Tamiya colors, simply because they are a company known for their quality models, paints and accessories. But at the same time, the colors made to go with the gundam models might be good too, but personally, I'd go for Tamaiya's colors, simply because I've painted models with their colors for years with excellent results each time.

Got to buy some paints next week or something...

White
Yellow
Black
Blue
Red
Dark Blue

...and so on. Lots of money... ouch...

[GanonD]

I bought tamiya color too , and gundam oficial markers. They will arrive to me in a day or two because the order was shipped around a week...

[Chillin]

I have quite a few paints to get as well. My wallet will cry after my next visit to the hobby store. The Tamiya paints are so expensive (just for a little jar) there. I've decided to translate all the color guides with the help of a friend, so I can figure out exactly what colors to use and mix unless I want to do some custom colors. The only one I was actually thinking of doing custom colors for was the Gouf Ignited Production. Even with that I was going to paint it in Yzak's colors.

[Zuttasoxx]

The woman in the hobby shop said it was 1,60 EUR the jar. Not that expensive I guess. But don't know how much I am gonna buy :).

[Mindless]

I got some fix now tonight: I think I'm gonna paint my Nu Gundam silver. :amuse

Then use a special paint I have for some parts that makes it look like they are chromed if you rub the color with cotton. It's really cool. :)

[Chillin]

I just had this great idea last night. Since I have two MG Freedoms, one complete already and in its original colors I'm going to create "Dark Freedom". However I would like some suggestions on what the colors should be. I already have some ideas in mind, but I want to know what you guys think. What color should the wings be? What color should the rail cannons be? Eyes? Plasma cannons? Beam sabers? etc.

[GanonD]

Yeah , today the sprays and markers arrive to me :D, now left 3-4 days for my strike freedom arrives and around a week for destiny. But i have one question, is better to cut or split the parts and then spray them ? or is better spray all parts that have the same color and then split to use the g-marker for pannel lines?? Dont known if you understand what i mean, my english isnt perfect :P .

[Kereo]

@Chillin: Hmm, I think you should make the white into black, then the black black on the torso could be a dark blue. And the eyes should be red.

[Mindless]

But i have one question, is better to cut or split the parts and then spray them ? or is better spray all parts that have the same color and then split to use the g-marker for pannel lines?

Hm... it depends on what kind of result you want. If you want complete perfection, no ugly marks from cutting the parts off the mold frame and that kind of stuff, I suggest you remove the part you are going to paint and use something else to 'hold it in place' while painting.

If you feel: "Bah! That small mark from cutting the part of the mold frame wont matter." -then just spray the pieces when they are still on the mold frame.

[GanonD]

Ok, thanks, i think this are going to take much time, but must be funny :smile-big :smile-big .

[Ha-ri]

I still need to start my burning gundam, but I just haven't had time to start with school. Oh, I have a question I don't have any experience with airbrushes so would using paint or markers be the way to go? And which is easy when starting out with "coloring" models?

[ssouske]

I still need to start my burning gundam, but I just haven't had time to start with school. Oh, I have a question I don't have any experience with airbrushes so would using paint or markers be the way to go? And which is easy when starting out with "coloring" models?
it really depends on you... if you want to color your model as fast as you want to, or if you are always hard pressed for time, do the markers... they are easy to use and they dry up fast... if you have time, you're on for higher quality and better color accuracy, go for acrylic paints... if you have money to spend, go for tamiya paints...:amuse

[Ha-ri]

it really depends on you... if you want to color your model as fast as you want to, or if you are always hard pressed for time, do the markers... they are easy to use and they dry up fast... if you have time, you're on for higher quality and better color accuracy, go for acrylic paints... if you have money to spend, go for tamiya paints...:amuse


Would markers be cheaper?

[staradderdragoon]

damn, i just bought the new iPod nano, so now i dont have enough money to buy a mg strike freedom. nice avatar btw mindless.

[ssouske]

Would markers be cheaper?
i dunno... i got 5 small cans of acrylic paints for Php150 (arround or less $3 $1 is Php56) but those colors were mixed specifically just for my saviour and maybe only a few of those can be used for other models... BTW when i say small cans, they're the 1/4 gallon cans of paint which is a lot compared to tamiya paints which i can get the for Php35 (arround $0.62) each. but you still need to add a lot of acrylic thiner and it is just a small vial of paint... and you still will need to mix up the paint to get the colors right... so just get which ever you want... and uhm... it will really depend where you get your paints... here it is cheaper to get acrylics, but there prices could be different... so uhm... check prices first... and see which will best suit you... and one last tip... get the more expensive brushes... usually, the bristles of the cheap brushes come off easily and they stick to your model... and they are very hard to remove without damaging the paint...

ok good luck in your project...:amuse

[Mindless]

nice avatar btw mindless.

Haha, I thought it was cute so I made an avatar of the picture.

I should have my package with my Nu Gundam and Zeta gundam sometime this week, else I'm going to cry.

I've also decided on what colo I'm going to paint the Nu Gundam. The dark blue torso area will be some kind of dark, gunmetal color, and all the white parts will be silver and all the yellow details will be red. :)

I think it will turn out pretty good.

[ssouske]

hey guys remember the MG zaku II that i have been talking about in the past, well i went to the same store to buy the kit... unfortunately for me the kit's price increased by arround 8-9 dollars... BUT!!! i looked at their HGUC rack and saw a 1/144 RX-178 Gundam MkII and a Quebiley... the MkII for about 7 dollars and the quebiley for 9 dollars... which should i get?

[Mindless]

Both, period. :laugh

[ssouske]

Both, period. :laugh
ok... actually my question is, should i get the HGs or the MG...:P anyway you somehow answered my question mindless... thanks...:laugh maybe i'll drop the zaku since its the Coated version that i kinda do not like... maybe i'll just get a MG RX-78-2 later...:amuse or a maybe regular MG zakuII...

anyone interested in making their model wish list? since it is nearing december... and december means christmas...:P so uhm... here is mine...

My Wish List
PG Strike+PG Sky Grasper+Aile Striker or Real Detail Strike+Striker weapons pack
HG 1/100 Astray Red Frame
HG 1/100 Astray Blue Frame second L
HG 1/100 Gunner+Blaze Zaku warrior
HG 1/100 Rey's Phantom (which i plan to color w/ dearka's colors)
HG 1/144 or 1/100 Gouf Ignited (which i plan to color w/ yzak's custom color)
HG 1/100 Strike Freedom
MG Freedom
HG 1/144 DOM Trooper (3x just like chillin :P)
MG Zaku II (whatever version)
MG Zeta Gundam (whatever version)
HG 1/144 RickDias
MG Gundam Wing Kai
HG 1/100 Duel AS
HG 1/100 Buster
HG 1/144 Strike Rouge + IWSP
MG FA ZZ Gundam
MG RX-78-2 Gundam
MG RX-178 Gundam MkII
and if these ever come out:
HG 1/100 Saviour
PG Freedom
HG 1/100 Infinite Justice

[Kereo]

I would make a wishlist, but we only do small gifts at christmas here in Holland. Christmas isn't as big as it is in the states over here. Although, when my sisters kid is like 3, I suppose we go celebrate Saint Nicholas on December 5 again.

[ssouske]

well i guess getting colonized by 2 countries that give huge importance to christmas, somewhat affected how we celebrate christmas here in the Philippines...:amuse the spaniards gave us the concept of the huge christian christmas because it is a special christian holiday and the americans kinda influenced us too with the way they celebrate christmas...:amuse

its always nice to know differences in various cultures...:amuse

[Ha-ri]

Well I started out with the black lining, and I cheaked over stuff and I will only need to color the burners. Oh heres my progress so far(I'm a begginer with this):

http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/4517/dscf00480zu.jpg

Most of the pen ink(yes I used pen) dryed fast and only the big parts of black are taking a while.

[Kiba-kun]

Might wanna do something about those smudges. Perhaps take a cloth, drip some turpse on it, and just gently wipe it over the leg.

[Ha-ri]

I just used my hand(works ok), the lines are better now.

[ssouske]

yay i got the HG 1/144 RX-178 Gundam MkII... im currently building it... painting might not happen till i finish the model... but ill post pics as soon as i finish building it...:amuse

[Ha-ri]

I finished everthing sept the torso and the head, and today is bussy so I might to it tomorow.

[Chillin]

Hmm, I was finally able to get a few translated color guides for some of my models on the back burner.

[ssouske]

well the model turned out fine... still no paints... maybe i'll do it next next week... but here are some pics... WARNING REALLY HUGE PICTURES...
http://img332.imageshack.us/img332/5511/mkii6wt.jpg
http://img332.imageshack.us/img332/9051/mkiifront8fj.jpg
http://img332.imageshack.us/img332/383/mkiiback4et.jpg uhm... i painted the boosters in the back...
http://img332.imageshack.us/img332/8282/saviourvsmotokovsmkii8au.jpg

im quite disapointed with the model though... since it was the old HG release for MkII (Box says it was made in 1990. the current HGUCs were introduced in 1999), the model is not poseable... the joints are very solid but offer almost no movement at all... anyways I will not buy the quebiley from that shop since its also the old HG release of the quebiley... the only HGUC in that shop is the mobile Gyan w/c, to me, looks kinda funky, but i do not like it... and uhm... one more rant... the shield is way too loose so it falls off every now and then... well maybe painting the model will solve that... one thing i liked about the model is the number of accessories it has... it has the bazooka, a beam riffle, the headset like thing, and a beam saber... btw what is that headset like thing in the head of MkII? what is that for?

[Kereo]

It contains the headmachine gunes.

[ssouske]

thats it? a headset thing just to add machine guns in the head...:blink no sensors or newtype power amplifier or anything? and i thought it was something of huge importance...:oh

[Kiba-kun]

Wow, no offence to yourself ssouske (you can obviously model well, looking at your Saviour) but that is one terrible model. Just goes to show how things have progressed over the last 15 years!

[ssouske]

Wow, no offence to yourself ssouske (you can obviously model well, looking at your Saviour) but that is one terrible model. Just goes to show how things have progressed over the last 15 years! yeah... i've learned my lesson... god im so dumb at times... well maybe if i paint it and uhm... pose it like it was standing like it was doing nothing, maybe it will look a bit better... btw the gun hands of that model was soooo damn terrible... you need to glue it to make the gun/bazooka stay in the hands... somethimes the hands come appart...:mad So to all those who are buying gundam models, LOOK AT THE BOX... specifically the year the model was made, NEVER EVER LET THE CHEAP PRICE BLIND YOU!!! ok next model in my list should be 1/100 red/blue frame astray... it should take 3 weeks for me to save up the money... then 2 days to completely paint and build it... so i'll re-post in 3-4 weeks time? and i will also be busy doing other stuff...:amuse
BTW: Thanks for the compliment kiba-kun:amuse

[Ken_shiro]

just finished my MG freedom and need some advice about the panel lines. Would these markers be suitable for the job??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BANDAI-GUNDAM-MARKERS-Gundam-SEED-Basic-set_W0QQitemZ6000061100QQcategoryZ2594QQtcZphotoQQ cmdZViewItem

also what paints have people used for their freedoms?? i cant read the names of the paints in the manual.

[ssouske]

^
THIS (http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZGM01) is what you will need for those pannel lines... the set you found is for coloring the model itself...

if you're having trouble in finding paints for your freedom, you can always go to any paint shop that sells car paints... let show them the colors using your manual... and they will mix those colors for you... just make sure you use acrylic paints...

[Ha-ri]

Well I finished last night but right when i was about to take a pic of it, the batteries died. besides the smuges and the unpanelled wings its good.

[GanonD]

Today Strike Freedom arrives to my yeah ¡¡ Its a first edition , i hope to start it in a frew hours :D, cant wait to see how it look when finished :P.

[Ken_shiro]

does anyone know if theres gonna be a MG strike freedom and destiny coming out anytime soon?? Or even better a PG

[ssouske]

does anyone know if theres gonna be a MG strike freedom and destiny coming out anytime soon?? Or even better a PG
well an MG for both will definitely come out... especially since the HG 1st releases sold a lot... as for PG... maybe we might see PG freedom first before S-F and Destiny... bandai sure do take their time in deciding to release PGs...

[Kiba-kun]

MG Strike Freedom is almost a definate, and I'd wager on there being an Impulse as well. Destiny I'm not so sure about. Depends on whether its popularity lasts.

[Chillin]

You know what would be surprising? If they totally surprise us with a MG Impulse that isn't Force Impulse, but Blast Impulse. I would applaud them for that. I wonder what the next new MG will be after the Gundam MKII ver. 2. Does anybody have some rumors that pertains to that?

[Mindless]

I'm pretty sure there will be a MG Strike Freedom, since it has now (more or less) taken over the role as main gundam in Destiny.

On another note, I have yet to recieve my package from HLJ. But I'm expecting it sometime this week. If I'm lucky, I might even have it tomorrow. :)

[Kiba-kun]

Started my MG Freedom, and I'm currently very proud of it. Hopefully it'll be my best work yet ^_^ When complete, I'll post pictures, along with my Red Frame and Qubeley (FINALLY).

[GanonD]

Yeah , after a two hours of work , i finished the body of strike-freedom :P, i'm using sprays for big parts and markers for the small parts and its having a good look, maybe tomorrow i build up the head and arms :P.

[Mindless]

One thing that bothers me however is... how fast is everyone building stuff? :oh

Some (most) of the models I have made have taken weeks, or even months to finish. Not because of the number of parts, but because of the end result I want. I do realize that Gundam models are snap-fast kits and dosen't need all that much time put into them to be finished, but you want a good result right? :S

When I well start working on my models, just preparing the parts for coloring will take time. First I'll make sure there are no ugly edges on all pieces, and remove them if there is. Then I'll prime all the parts with a primer coating. Then I'll spray the parts the color I want them, and then if necessary, I'll add a clear coat layer on some pieces. After that it's over to detailing (panel lines, decals, aging), and then finally over to assembly.

I bet my two models will take over a month, maybe two to complete, when I well get them. :amazed

[Kiba-kun]

I take about as long as you on MG and some 1/100 kits, but things like HGUC and HGGS I'll only spend a couple of days on. I tend not to prime my kits; when I did, I didn't really notice a difference to unprimed, so I stopped doing it. xD

[Chillin]

That dumb MG Hyakushiki with Ballute system is available on HLJ. I usually don't say such things, but if anyone here gets that I'll have to question their sanity. I mean if they really wanted to capitalize on the success of the Zeta movies I can think of a couple of other things they could have released (like a ver. 2 of the very flawed MG Zeta).

[Mindless]

It's flawed!?

Oh my god! What did I buy!? :amazed

Nah, I'll make it good somehow. Or did you refer to the transformation part of it? That part dosen't really interest me since I will just pose the models standing up.

[Chillin]

It's not sturdy at all, nevermind the (weak ass) transformation. It's just bad engineering on their part. It's something they fixed in the C1 and A1, but something I wish they would fix in the original design. If they can make 20 million versions of the RX-78-2 I think they should do the original Zeta design justice as well.

Anyone know where I can find a set of replacement hands (plastic, resin, I don't care) for the MG Nu. My hands are really starting to wear out which I don't know why since all my other earlier models have had no such problem.

[Ha-ri]

I was googling and I found this SD freedom (http://www.geocities.jp/matmat825/sd-free/sd-freedom-gundam.html), if I could do that I so would.

[Mindless]

Well, that is a completely custom made model, and that is very hard, to say the least.

Involves alot of trouble. Creating your own molds for the pieces, getting a good type of plastic to mold the pieces, and so on. It's a very long process, and it takes alot of experience when it comes to using custom made things. I don't think the guy who built that SD Freedom was a beginner. He probably have years of experience when it comes to making his own custom models. :)

But nevertheless, a very nice custom model. :amuse

[Kereo]

Can you track your order Mindless? I could track mine. If you can see, you can see where the package is. Maybe it is being held by customs or something, I heard that when ordering 2 big mastergrades customs will sometimes wanna check the package or something.

[Mindless]

Actually, it says 'Tracking Information: Not Available'.

The package was shipped 15 days ago, it should be arriving soon. Last package we ordered took about two weeks. I'm going to cry if I don't get it this week, because I didn't get it today. :sad

[Kiba-kun]

I've noticed that big packages tend to take slightly longer, which is annoying....

Oh, Mindless, I'm not sure how things are for you (are you in the EU or not?) but when I order items worth over £40 I have to pay through the nose with customs charges....so you might wanna be prepared for that. :( It sucks.

[Chillin]

I finally went to the hobby store the other day to pick up some paints. Unfortunately, Tamiya didn't have the colors I was looking for (nor any other brand). I couldn't find cobalt blue or indy blue and I need those in order to make the the Destiny's blue. Couldn't find midnight blue either, which oddly enough the color guide tells you to use instead of black.

[Mindless]

I've noticed that big packages tend to take slightly longer, which is annoying....

Oh, Mindless, I'm not sure how things are for you (are you in the EU or not?) but when I order items worth over £40 I have to pay through the nose with customs charges....so you might wanna be prepared for that. :( It sucks.

Yeah, Sweden is part of the EU, so I'm expecting some taxes, but they are usually not too heavy on these kinds of things. At least not in Sweden.

Chillin: That sucks. You can get quite pissed off because of that. I paint Warhammer 40k figures from time to time because it's good exercise, and I remember going in to town to buy some paints. And when I arrive and check what paints they have. I don't know if it was god playing jokes with me or just bad luck, but they didn't have a single one of the paints I needed. :sad

On a sidenote: I've completely fallen in love with God Gundam. It's so awsome! :amuse

[Chillin]

Has anyone seen the box to the MG Freedom ExF? It's freakin' awesome I tell ya

[Mindless]

I don't think so, but this one looked pretty good I think. I think it looks pretty... mint...

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4233/mintfreedom2jq.jpg

Also, I found this picture, of what looks to be a resin kit of Destiny with higher detail level.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1737/destinyresinkit0br.jpg

And you want to see a impressive scratch model? Check this out:

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1439/domscratchmodel0gs.jpg I know it's actually a Rick Dias/DOM but I just named it DOM. :P

[Chillin]

Mindless, that Destiny is the 1/144 HG Destiny they just announced for November. Looks pretty good with that open palm. The 1/100 lacks that

[ssouske]

when I tried to translate the color guide for saviour, i also found it weird that bandai made use of midnight blue for black... sure midnight blue is close to black but it will still have some hint of blue right? especially when they want us to add 20% of navy blue to the paint. i guess making midnight blue=black might be the solution...:amuse as for the other colors, i found some names weird... and unheard of... maybe i'll try to buy tamiya paints instead to get those colors for my next build... which should be Blue frame 2nd L or Red frame... because i have been hearing all good stuff from both those models... this should be my 2nd time to build a 1/100 and the 1st 1/100 in years... i hope it comes out alright...

[Chillin]

Wow guys check out the 1/60 Strike Freedom on this page

http://www.hobby.co.jp/hobby_show/japan/pla/17.htm I can't wait to get that in November, artwork behind it looks freakin awesome too

Also the HG 1/144 Destiny, it has the freakin beam wing attachments and open palms that the 1/100 did not have! I'm pissed

http://www.hobby.co.jp/hobby_show/japan/pla/16.htm

[Mindless]

I NEED THOES! Better start building up my budget for this fall to spend on some models, wouldn't you agree? :laugh

But that Strike Freedom looks awsome. The Destiny Impulse also cought my eye and seemed to be very interesting. Might be worth a try? :)

Also, that 1/60 kit is the one HLJ has for around 8000 YEN. It's the one with the glowing skeleton/joints.

[GanonD]

Today Destiny arrives to me , wohoo :D, its a first edition too :smile-big . I'll start to build it after i finish strike freedom that now i only have bulid the body and head :P.

[ssouske]

Wow guys check out the 1/60 Strike Freedom on this page

http://www.hobby.co.jp/hobby_show/japan/pla/17.htm I can't wait to get that in November, artwork behind it looks freakin awesome too

Also the HG 1/144 Destiny, it has the freakin beam wing attachments and open palms that the 1/100 did not have! I'm pissed

http://www.hobby.co.jp/hobby_show/japan/pla/16.htm

is that a 1/60? i thought thats a 1/144 hg... oh well... if it is a 1/60 then that is a Real Detail kit... right?

[Chillin]

is that a 1/60? i thought thats a 1/144 hg... oh well... if it is a 1/60 then that is a Real Detail kit... right?

Yep that's definitely the 1/60. The wings are longer and slimmer than the 1/144 HG S-F. Actually the whole thing is just better looking. The guns, legs, rail cannons, hands, head...everything is proportioned very well. Plus you can see the joints are a tad see-through because they light up. I'm definitely getting it even though it's going to cost me more than $100

More pics of it (and other models) can be found at

http://pam.main.jp

[RGZ_ReGZ]

Also, I found this picture, of what looks to be a resin kit of Destiny with higher detail level.


http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1737/destinyresinkit0br.jpg




And according to some pics, it actually have WoL. Another score up to HG 1/144! (In addition to that we always get a stand)

[Chillin]

Yeah the HG 1/144 Destiny will have WoL...I am so pissed. The HG 1/144 S-F happens to get the DRAGOON launching stands for the wings

[Kiba-kun]

Does the HG S-Freedom come with a stand? Because Justice, Legend and Destiny are all pictured with one, but Freedom not. o.O

[Chillin]

Save the Gaia rehash, all the latest models have come with stands. If they don't include one with the 1/144 HG S-F that would be stupid as it is more known for cool flight/mid-air poses than any other MS in Destiny. I have yet to see it with a stand too, but I think it does. Even the DOMs come with stands.

[Mindless]

DOM's are hovering mobile suits after all, they don't really walk around. :)

And I found this pretty good idea, looks awsome in my opinion.

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/9859/destinyheadonstrike3vy.jpg

Pretty neat idea. Gets alot of thoughts spinning in my head of what you could do with parts from different gundams combined. I saw another picture of Freedom with a Aile Strike pack, which also looked pretty good. But this picture above is awsome.

Next month I'm going to order Strike Freedom and Destiny I think. I'm going to try and make a conversion: Strike Freedom wings and head on Destiny, and vice versa. My idea. (c)

:laugh

[Chillin]

Yes the DOMs do in fact hover, but of course they are more of the ground type MS than Freedom or Strike Freedom are. I can't even imagine Freedom or Strike Freedom running or not fighting in the air/space

[Kiba-kun]

Me neither xD

Did anyone else see the EX Minerva on a page Chillin posted the link to above? Looks fantastic. Hope it comes with Destiny + Legend + Impulse (in pieces) rather than Impulse + Zakus.

[Mindless]

I think I'm going to cry. No package this week. I pray that it arrives early next week, monday or tuesday wouldn't hurt.

Can't wait to see thoes models. :P

[me_is_david]

well i havent posted in a while

but I just had to post about the new models they are going to show

and yes...WTF 1/44 HG Destiny has the wings of light
god dammit... knowing me and my facination with Destiny, I'll probably end up getting it >_> and the boxart looks nice too =)
but then I'd have two Destiny's T_T
which will be kinda weird, but its Destiny.... gah ><

and the Legend looks kinda shitty
and they are making Yzak custom GOUF
seriously... wtf, if they're going to make 3 GOUF's with different colors they could at least make a Blast Impulse...grrr
I want a Blast Impulse T_T

[Chillin]

Some recent news from Gunota says that the next 1/100 kit they are looking into is the Infinite Justice (no surprise). They said they are also considering HG 1/144 and 1/100 kits of Blast Impulse.

[Mindless]

Well, MSIA already has a Infinite Justice in production. Here's what it looks like:

http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/1608/ijmsia1uk.jpg

[Chillin]

MSIAs are just fugly to me. If I were to get complete action figures or something of the sort (already assembled) I would get the HCM-Pro, Cosmic Region, Gundam Fix, or Zeonography figures.

[Mindless]

MSIAs are just fugly to me. If I were to get complete action figures or something of the sort (already assembled) I would get the HCM-Pro, Cosmic Region, Gundam Fix, or Zeonography figures.

*nods*

Agreed. God I can't wait to get my package in the mail. Hopefully I'll have it tomorrow. :)

[Zuttasoxx]

Hi guys, I can't read Japanese but can somone translate or scanlate what it says in the color guide of launcher strike. I will give you the link to the scanned image of me.

http://users.pandora.be/zjazjoes/Launcher%20Strike%20Gundam%20%20-Color%20Guide.jpg

[Kiba-kun]

You're not the first person to have asked that; we're not really equipped to do that. Just take the colour guide down to any good paint store for cars and such and they'll mix it for you.

[Zuttasoxx]

Well... I need tamiya acrilic paint.. Cause I am following the airbrush thinning tutorial of fichtenfoo. That's why I need to know it. But I actually have another question. If you look @ the scan I don't really know where to put all of those colors. oke correct me if I am wrong guys. I will start with the first line. White: the amor, blue:phase shift blue, red: red of the feet etc., yellow: all the yellow you can see :), the last one of the first line should be grey I think: for the grey parts taht's isn't covert with white armor.
Second line:First blue: for the lense on the head,second grey-black color: the gun and for the armor schneider, the next two colors I have no idea and the last one is for the big ass gun.

And I don't know what it says on the fat black letters under the colors.

[Mindless]

It's not like you need Tamiya paints for an airbrush. You can use pretty much any type of color you want, as long as you can paint with it. I'd do what Kiba-kun suggested: Take the color-chart to any good paint shop and tell them you need these colors mixed with acrylic paint. I'm sure that would work fine.

Another solution would be that you simply take a look at the color-chart, find a similar color, and use that. Not really that hard. :)

[Chillin]

Well, I could get you a translated color guide, but you'd have to wait a couple days. I'm already trying to translate my own.

[Zuttasoxx]

I have pretty much all of the colors. What I need is what the black fat letters says under a color. Doe sit say for what par tit is ? :)

[Kiba-kun]

Why don't you just choose colours that look right? I mean, unless you're REALLY picky about this for some reason, it doesn't matter that much.

[ssouske]

ok i'll try to romanize that one... i'll post whatever i get from that guide...

[GanonD]

I just finish Strike Freedom :D, it was funny painting and assembling it, i dont have a digital camera lol, so i cant take good pictures, i only have an Eye Toy as web cam but the quality of it to take a pictura kinda sucks.
Maybe i will go to visit a friend next week and i will make a picture with his digital cam after i finish destiny too. I hope starts destiny arround this week :P :P.

[Mindless]

I have pretty much all of the colors. What I need is what the black fat letters says under a color. Doe sit say for what par tit is ? :)

I am almost 100% sure that's what it says.

[ssouske]

remember the fugly MkII i showed you guys last week? remember my rant about not having any movement/flexibility in the knees? well i made some *eherm* modifications inside the legs and i found some posability in the legs... unfortunately though i still cannot find any extra flexibility in the elbow joints and of course the torso cannot twist... but i can make it pose like its doing a karate kick or something:laugh which is kinda funny to look at when you face it off against my saviour... (Karate MkII vs saviour):P maybe i'll paint it tomorrow and see what it will look like when painted...

EDIT: for the guy that needed the translation, do you need the color mix? or the ones in the bold kanji? if the bold kanji are what you need, then sorry but i cannot read kanji... all i can do is romanize kana/katakana and hira/hiragana... im still in the process of romanizing the color mix because i am also studiying for a test tomorrow... maybe i'll post whatever i get from that manual tomorrow...

[Zuttasoxx]

I have the mix of the colors translated. But that red is Madder red :S. I will just pick red I think :S.

Oke here is the translation fro mthis color guide http://users.pandora.be/zjazjoes/Launcher%20Strike%20Gundam%20%20-Color%20Guide.jpg

100% White
+Dash of intermediate Blue

60% Cobalt Blue
+40% Bright Blue

100% Madder Red

90% Yellow
+10% orange yellow

90% Neutral Grey
+10% Black
+Dash of Blue

50% White
+40% Navy Blue
+10% intermediate blue

40% Intermediate Blue
+30% Black
+30% White
+Dash of Red

40% White
+30% Intermediate Blue
+Dash of Red

50% Blue
+30% Black
+20% White

50% Middle Stone
+40% Green
+10% White


All the colors are translated from up to down and from left to right.
I hope this can help you with your color guide

A colorreference chart http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/colorcharts/stuff_eng_colorcharts_gunze.htm

[Wren]

anyone else order the 1/144 HGUC Hazel RX121-1 TR-1 aside from me? if so can ya tell me anything about it. it finally shipped from HLJ, so i geuss ill be seeing it in a good 2 to 3 weeks. any help would be appreciated :D

[Chillin]

I've had interest in the Hazel Kai, but there are too many other models that I want before that. Oh the 1/144 HG Strike Freedom is available now. It does come with a stand as well as the DRAGOON action stands.

[Mindless]

I'm getting impatient. Been 23 days now since the order shipped, and I have yet to get it. Las time it took 15 days. :sad

I hope it arrives tomorrow or friday. Since the package was sent by SAL (Surface Airlift), it can't be tracked so I have no idea where it is.

Anyone heard anything about shipping problems from HLJ due to the recent natural disasters that hit the US? :oh

[Wren]

no idea. and nice avatar mindless; the horse- londo bell thingy that was on Nu GUndam 8), but yea i got the first edition SF, but perhaps i shoudla waited for the HG of it. but id rather get Legend HG or an Akatsuki model kit, despite the fact that its Hyaku shiki/ Nu GUndam

[Kiba-kun]

I doubt HLJ would be affected by the US, because they ship from and are based in Japan. They just sometimes take a while :( Annoying, I know. *orders the HG S-Freedom from there anyway*

[Mindless]

Haha. Alright, thanks for the info.

Sadly, no package today either. Just some useless bills. Almost four weeks now since it shipped. I'm getting worried I might not get it.

But the only thing I can do is hope... :sad

[Zuttasoxx]

My 2 packages (they sended my package in 2 boxes). One arrived 13 days ago and the other one 14. I do live in Belgium. And I hate that they had putted 18 EUR of taxes on me :(. Is US closer to Japan then Belgium?

[Mindless]

Is US closer to Japan then Belgium?

Yeah, it's definately closer to the US than to Belgium. :P

But I live in Sweden, and that's not too far from Belgium, and I have waited over 3 weeks for my package now. :sad

EDIT: I honestly believe this is the most beautiful model I have ever seen. It's a work of art. By far the best custom model I have seen, ever.

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/1399/freedomgcustom1re.jpg

[Chillin]

Ah yeah I saw that at 4chan, it is very nice. I'm going to be making a big purchase in November, a lot of it is S-Freedom stuff, but I'm just crazy like that, here's how the order looks so far

1/60 S-Freedom Flash Edition
1/100 MG Gundam MKII ver. 2
1/144 HG Destiny
1/144 HG S-Freedom
1/144 HG I-Justice
1/144 HG Legend
(time to recreate the final battle with all of those!)
HCM-Pro S-Freedom
Cosmic Region S-Freedom

I just hope they announce the MG S-Freedom soon, I'm getting restless and that has led me to just start buying other S-F stuff

[Mindless]

I got to order the Flash Edition too. I think that one would look pretty neat with a custom color scheme on it. :)

EDIT: I can't find the Flash Edition Strike Freedom on HLJ. :blink

(UPDATE): Found it! :P

[Chillin]

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

Here it is

I probably won't be placing my order at HLJ, I'm looking around for other options (probably japantoys or plajapan). I'll think of my order as a holiday gift to myself.

[Mindless]

I'll think of my order as a holiday gift to myself.

I was thinking of doing the same thing. When it's released, it will probably take a couple of weeks to get it and by then, it will surely be december. It would be a nice pre-christmas christmas present. :P

But what I like about it is that it is unpainted (not molded in paint), which gives you a lot more freedom (...) to customize the model as you want it, which I think is alot of fun.

I am eager to see how my Nu Gundam turns out when I well get it. Hopefully, I should have it tomorrow, but I've been saying that for over a week now and no luck. :sad

[Kiba-kun]

It will be painted; the pictures previously posted were prototypes, and they always look like that. Would be kinda nice if it wasn't though xD

[me_is_david]

boo.

anyway haha damn Chillin likes his S-F
just like how I like my Destiny.

I'm probably going to get the 1/144 HG Destiny
So does anyone know if there are other Destiny thigns besides 1/144 and 1/100
b/c there is a shitload of strike-freedom crap

[Chillin]

Hmm I can rundown a list of every Destiny figure and model I know (minus those G-Flex and Gashapon figures because there are a lot of those and I don't follow them)

MSIA Destiny
HCM-Pro Destiny
1/144 Destiny
1/144 HG Destiny
1/100 Destiny

rumored: Cosmic Region Destiny

ah yeah also there will be a HCM-Pro deactivated version of Destiny bundled with the HCM-Pro deactivated S-Freedom.

[me_is_david]

ah well only ones worth getting seem to be the 1/144 HG and 1/100 which I already haev and am going to get.

[Chillin]

Right after I finish watching the last episode of Destiny tomorrow I'm going to test out my airbrush on this 1/144 NG Gunner Zaku Warrior (Lunamaria) I got. I'll let everyone know how it turns out.

[ssouske]

does anyone have any info about the 1/144 hg duel assault shroud? is it good or is it bad??? i found one at a very low price(well compared to the recent prices it is low)... so im thinking of getting one... before getting the astrays... because im having a hard time saving money...:oh

[Chillin]

It can't be that bad. Except for the earliest SEED 1/100 kits (Strike and the Aegis) I've heard all 1/144 HG and 1/100 SEED and SEED Destiny kits are pretty good

[ssouske]

It can't be that bad. Except for the earliest SEED 1/100 kits (Strike and the Aegis) I've heard all 1/144 HG and 1/100 SEED and SEED Destiny kits are pretty good ok thanks for the tip chillin:amuse

EDIT: i looked at the mahq.net models area and they gave the 1/144 HG Duel AS a 5 out of 5 rating... wow... im definitely getting this one... looks like i'll be doing an athrun vs yzak diorama in my collection:laugh

[me_is_david]

IMO the 1/144 HG Dual Assault Shroud is one of the better 1/144 models that I've built.

[Chillin]

ha OMG I live in an apartment so for ventilation I opened a window and then put together my airbrush. I read the manual and it said in bold letters an open window is NOT proper ventilation. Looks like I'll have to go over my grandma's house to paint like I usually do.

[bksianzz]

i need help guys... i bought a 1/100 white zaku(rey's) but i wanna paint it green, however i have not paint any zaku b4... i dont know exactly which part of zaku is what color, is there any website that provide color guides(meaning tell u which part is what color)?

[Zuttasoxx]

You should translate the colors of this image

http://211.233.38.221/dalong/seed/sh23/sh23_m0003.JPG

[bksianzz]

thanx alot, but the back pack is diff

[Chillin]

Ha ha hey guys a MG Zeta Gundam ver. 2.0 is coming out sometime this year. Rejoice! Because now we finally get a good model of the original Zeta design! I have to get MKII ver. 2 that's coming out this month.

[Mindless]

Ha ha hey guys a MG Zeta Gundam ver. 2.0 is coming out sometime this year. Rejoice! Because now we finally get a good model of the original Zeta design! I have to get MKII ver. 2 that's coming out this month.

Just when I ordered one. God... :amazed

No package yet. Been four weeks now. I'm thinking about mailing them. If it dosen't arrive this week, I will definately mail them, the package did cost me about $110 after all. :oh

[Zuttasoxx]

I thought that the backpack color is the same for all zakus...So I think that of rey's has the same colors.

[Chillin]

Just when I ordered one. God... :amazed

No package yet. Been four weeks now. I'm thinking about mailing them. If it dosen't arrive this week, I will definately mail them, the package did cost me about $110 after all. :oh

Yeah after a month I e-mailed them about my MG Strike. Then they told me to wait another month and I e-mailed them again after that month and they finally sent me another one.

I hope this Zeta Gundam release means the end of the Zeta MG releases for a moment. They've released 3 Zeta MGs over three months (Hyakushiki+Ballute System, MKII ver. 2.0, and Zeta ver. 2.0). Now I would like 3 SEED Destiny MG releases; preferably I would like to see Strike Freedom, Infinite Justice, and Destiny.

[Mindless]

Yeah after a month I e-mailed them about my MG Strike. Then they told me to wait another month and I e-mailed them again after that month and they finally sent me another one.

I hope this Zeta Gundam release means the end of the Zeta MG releases for a moment. They've released 3 Zeta MGs over three months (Hyakushiki+Ballute System, MKII ver. 2.0, and Zeta ver. 2.0). Now I would like 3 SEED Destiny MG releases; preferably I would like to see Strike Freedom, Infinite Justice, and Destiny.

Jesus christ? That long!? :amazed

I pray I don't have to wait another month to get my package... :sad

[ssouske]

I thought that the backpack color is the same for all zakus...So I think that of rey's has the same colors.

the wizard packs have the same standard colors so just use what the manual for your rey phantom says...

as for seed MGs id like to see an MG Akatsuki with both backpacks... then again i'd be hard pressed to buy that seeing that MGs are a bit out of my price range... *sobs* well then i'll just pin my hopes on HGs till i get a job...

[bksianzz]

oh.. ok thanx guys

[Mindless]

*Bwuaaaah!*

No package today, and it's even my birthday! How bad luck can you have?

I'm mailing now. :sad

[Zuttasoxx]

Happy B-day mindless :).

[Chillin]

Happy birthday Mindless! Damn those guys. It would have been a great B-day gift.

News about the Zeta ver. 2.0 from Gunota

Details from Hobbyworld on the new MG Zeta: the revision will take into account the PG Zeta and the MG Zeta Plus' transforming gimmick. The joint construction in MS mode has been gone over and things like a revolving hip pivot were added. In waverider mode, you can make a display with an included sliding catapult base, which can also be linked together with the catapult display from the Mk II 2.0 kit. Hyper mega launcher, rifle, shield, grenade launcher, and other armaments come with it.

Is it just me or will the MG kits start blowing the socks off of everything else? The MG Acguy...I haven't even built it yet, and it has gimmicks and a frame like a I've never seen before in a MG. The MKII 2.0 is just crazy with the posability from what I've seen. I can't wait for further MG announcements. Could the MG S-F be next?

[Mindless]

Could the MG S-F be next?

Well, as I understood it, the Strike Freedom Flash Edition is the MG Strike Freedom. :S

It seems very detailed after all. :oh

[Chillin]

It does seem very much in line with the sleek designs of regular MGs. I just wonder if it has an inner frame. In addition to it being 1/60 (MGs are 1/100 scale), if it doesn't have an inner frame I'll still be looking for the MG release. If the Flash Edition is all that comes out though I won't be upset; it looks very cool afterall.

[Mindless]

If the Flash Edition is all that comes out though I won't be upset; it looks very cool afterall.

Agreed.

But I wonder. Which is it? MG or PG? :S

http://img322.imageshack.us/img322/1219/ban9386093sp.jpg

The sleek design and detail does remind you of an MG, but then there is that "PG" in the picture. :blink

[ssouske]

belated happy birthday mindless...:P

well i guess this will be the thread that will be left relatively active after gsd...

[Ha-ri]

happy birthday mindless

[Kiba-kun]

It's neither MG nor PG; it says 'PG' in the descriptions for all 1/60 models so they sell. The text'll say something along the lines of "it's the same scale as PG!" just to catch your eye.

ZETA 2.0! YEEEEEEEEES!!! *does a victory dance*

[Zuttasoxx]

I also think it's only a 1/60 HG model kit. Since it is less then 10 000 yen it is impossible to be a MG. And hardly doubt it is even a MG.

[ssouske]

Ah... so the S-F flash version is something like the Real Detail S-F... only this time, its going to have more lights...

[darksage78]

Wow that custom is amazing. Actually that was what I pictured Kira piloting in GSD. Would've been wicked cool, a black Freedom with mirage colloid... Only makes me hope for Bandai to make a PG Freedom Gundam. As for now I've stopped picking up Gundam kits. I figure there aren't the 1/100 HG GSD kits I want, so why wait and save cash for it.

[bksianzz]

guys can share tips on how to hold the parts to dry after painting?? what do u guys use? i use satay stick and poke the styrofoam or sponge

[Zuttasoxx]

I follow this tutorial to build the kit

http://www.fichtenfoo.com/02GiantRobots/02c-MGHowTo.html#Intro

[Ha-ri]

I follow this tutorial to build the kit

http://www.fichtenfoo.com/02GiantRobots/02c-MGHowTo.html#Intro


Thanx for the link, I can use this for my next model:amuse

[bksianzz]

have u guys ever done aegis gundam(athrun in gundam seed)?
i tell u, this is a freaking hard model to paint.. pls try to avoid it

[Mindless]

have u guys ever done aegis gundam(athrun in gundam seed)?
i tell u, this is a freaking hard model to paint.. pls try to avoid it

How are you painting it? Piece buy piece then putting it together? Or first putting it together then painting? With spray or with a brush?

If you put it together then paint with a brush, I can see why it's hard. But if you paint it piece by piece then put it together, I can't see why there should be any problems. :oh

[bksianzz]

there are some parts which cannot be divided.. aegis has lots of parts which is hard to reach(paint), u have to do alot of turning and painting... and this process is not good

[ssouske]

:iikthe question is, what scale size did you do? a 1/144 or a 1/100? definitely 1/144s are harder to paint compared to 1/100s...

if you guys were given the chance to buy only one of three models, which one would you choose?

HG 1/144 Duel Assault Shroud
HG 1/144 DOM Trooper
HG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second L
HG 1/100 Gundam Astray Red Frame

please help me... im totally confused which one to buy this week... i have money for only one... the 1/100s :iik:xp:wtf

[Mindless]

Well, the Duel Assault Shroud looks quite cool I think. And people here on the forums have said good things about it. I'd give it a shot. :amuse

[ssouske]

ok... i'll give the duel a try... i'll post pictures when I finish painting and building it:amuse i'll just buy the astrays for christmas because i love gundams with huge swords:laugh

EDIT: Any news on your models mindless?

[Mindless]

EDIT: Any news on your models Mindless?

Sadly, no. They still haven't arrived. I haven't mailed them yet since the 45 day maximum shipping time hasn't expiered yet. If it dosen't arrive this week though, I will mail them.