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megamanfreakXD
12/04/22 11:41:54 AM
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After going to nyc anime con 2022 I bought a kit there

https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby-Gundam-Endless-Spirits/dp/B089DC39FY

Almost done with it, I just have to put the water decals on.

Fun hobby IMO. Too bad there is no gundam base store in NY.

Anyone watching the new gundam anime? >__>

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megamanfreakXD
12/04/22 11:43:29 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj_Iw7Y0e04

hot damn >___>

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Oubliettes
12/04/22 11:44:34 AM
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try to find a local hobby shop that sells em. not like michaels or hobby lobby, like model trains/cars/tabletop games, etc.
a lot of them will sell licensed products for less than MSRP too
the hobby shop i buy my warhammer stuff at sells gundam kits at 20% less than MSRP IIRC

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Bloodmoon77
12/04/22 11:45:02 AM
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I absolutely love gunpla. I've built close to 100 kits since 2015. There's some good local shops here in Arizona that I frequent. I haven't seen the new show yet but I'm dying to build the Ariel


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megamanfreakXD
12/04/22 11:48:22 AM
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Bloodmoon77 posted...
I absolutely love gunpla. I've built close to 100 kits since 2015. There's some good local shops here in Arizona that I frequent. I haven't seen the new show yet but I'm dying to build the Ariel

I thought I could get away with cutting the water decals off with a razor knife but I want to do it right, so I ordered a #11 x-acto knife and it's going to take 2 days to ship but then I have work and would be able to work on it till friday -__-

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megamanfreakXD
12/04/22 4:55:17 PM
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bump

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megamanfreakXD
12/05/22 9:28:59 AM
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Does anyone know if the mr mark setter is absolutely necessary?

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Were_Wyrm
12/05/22 9:33:33 AM
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If you're going to topcoat it might be ok to not use it, but I always do anyway.

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Southernfatman
12/05/22 9:38:07 AM
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I accidentally bought a model when I thought it was a figure and got hooked. I've done tons of them now, though I stick to HG and RG because I like the size. One day I might do a MG.

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Trumpo
12/05/22 9:40:08 AM
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How easy is it to fuck up?

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NeonTentacles
12/05/22 9:46:27 AM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj_Iw7Y0e04

hot damn >___>
That is a fantastic model. Also her tits are great

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megamanfreakXD
12/05/22 11:05:17 AM
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NeonTentacles posted...
That is a fantastic model. Also her tits are great
Kekekekekkeke

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megamanfreakXD
12/05/22 11:06:20 AM
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Were_Wyrm posted...
If you're going to topcoat it might be ok to not use it, but I always do anyway.
Does this stuff stain or its just like water?

i am going to have to figure out to apply itnon areas where the decals are like 5 mm in size

I am not applying topcoat, dont have time or the set up for it

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megamanfreakXD
12/05/22 11:07:19 AM
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Trumpo posted...
How easy is it to fuck up?
The main thing is to be careful on how you trim the pieces off. If you trim a part and cut a joint off by accident, you are fucked and have a brick, because replacement pieces are impossible to find

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Were_Wyrm
12/05/22 11:16:10 AM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
Does this stuff stain or its just like water?

i am going to have to figure out to apply itnon areas where the decals are like 5 mm in size

I am not applying topcoat, dont have time or the set up for it
It's clear so it shouldn't stain, there's plenty of how-to videos on water decals that include using softener and setter.
Topcoat is easy I just use Mr. Topcoat rattle cans from Hobby Lobby. You can just spray it on outside once you're finished assembling or you can do each section separately.

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megamanfreakXD
12/05/22 11:28:37 AM
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Were_Wyrm posted...
It's clear so it shouldn't stain, there's plenty of how-to videos on water decals that include using softener and setter.
Topcoat is easy I just use Mr. Topcoat rattle cans from Hobby Lobby. You can just spray it on outside once you're finished assembling or you can do each section separately.

Gloss or matte? Gloss is good for those models that are curvy right

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Were_Wyrm
12/05/22 12:50:04 PM
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I use matte, it just depends on the look you're going for.

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megamanfreakXD
12/05/22 12:57:47 PM
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Were_Wyrm posted...
I use matte, it just depends on the look you're going for.
I just bought the my hobby matte clear cost spray, the two Mr. mark bottles

I also bought a set of alligator clip and holder.

Stuff is adding up in terms of cost >__>. But this is as far as I am wiling to go. I can't do actual painting.

I guess my decal applying will have to hold for now. Waiting for my new lens to come in before I take pictures lol

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The_Yahtz09
12/05/22 1:01:33 PM
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Got into it during the pandemic. Started with a entry grade RX-78 and have now built a dozen or so HG or MG units. I started doing other plastic models as well, not just gundam. Gundams are still my favorite, but the others are a nice change of pace.

Trumpo posted...
How easy is it to fuck up?
Its hard to completely fuck up unless you cut the pieces themselves instead of the runners. Its pretty clear what you are supposed to cut though.

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Southernfatman
12/05/22 1:33:25 PM
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The_Yahtz09 posted...
One thing I like about the hobby is I can always go back and do more if I ever want to.

This. Ive gone back and done mostly touch up stuff to old ones I've done.

The hobby is great because you only have to go so far into it as you want. One day I want to get a good painting rig and do lots of different stuff.

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NeonTentacles
12/05/22 1:36:28 PM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
Kekekekekkeke
Literally me when I saw that thumbnail and that part of the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7vWDJEwZZY

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megamanfreakXD
12/05/22 6:50:45 PM
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Is it worth getting pens for the panel lines as well?

I kinda just want to just do the decals and apply the topcoat for now.

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The_Yahtz09
12/05/22 9:46:46 PM
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I think its worth it. Panel lining is one of the easier things you can do, and it really makes your gunpla pop.

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megamanfreakXD
12/06/22 1:20:12 AM
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The_Yahtz09 posted...
I think its worth it. Panel lining is one of the easier things you can do, and it really makes your gunpla pop.
There aren't a lot of grooves on my model, hmm...

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BearlyWilling
12/06/22 2:16:37 AM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj_Iw7Y0e04

hot damn >___>

she has big bewbs

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megamanfreakXD
12/06/22 4:34:04 AM
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BearlyWilling posted...
she has big bewbs
Apparently shes a gravure model >__>

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NeonTentacles
12/06/22 8:20:49 AM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
Apparently shes a gravure model >__>
Nice!

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Southernfatman
12/06/22 9:17:20 AM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
Is it worth getting pens for the panel lines as well?

I kinda just want to just do the decals and apply the topcoat for now.

I'd say so. It makes the models look a lot better and "pop" more.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/7/1/6/AAO8B9AAD9WU.jpg

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/7/1/7/AAO8B9AAD9WV.jpg

It's all down to preference of course.

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megamanfreakXD
12/06/22 1:24:41 PM
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https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/2/3/AAL1VHAAD9Zj.jpg

I can't wait for my other tools to come in so I can do the decals and topcoat >__>

The RG kit came with decals, so I don't know how bandai's decals are.

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Cobra1010
12/06/22 1:39:42 PM
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I used to build quite a lot but then I looked online at other peoples and they are so much better painted.

I don't think I an enthusiast enough to buy an air spray painter with ventilation system n everything.

I only use hobby knife and sanding on my builds. I don't even do the panel lining because you need special ink that you dab on and then wipe off with cotton buds.

I just look at other peoples builds now.


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Cobra1010
12/06/22 1:45:49 PM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
Is it worth getting pens for the panel lines as well?

I kinda just want to just do the decals and apply the topcoat for now.

I don't like to use the pens or maybe I was just crap at using them. I recommend using this accent colour ink stuff.

https://youtu.be/T16MLd1f1X4

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The_Yahtz09
12/06/22 3:55:42 PM
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Cobra1010 posted...
I used to build quite a lot but then I looked online at other peoples and they are so much better painted.

I don't think I an enthusiast enough to buy an air spray painter with ventilation system n everything.

I only use hobby knife and sanding on my builds. I don't even do the panel lining because you need special ink that you dab on and then wipe off with cotton buds.

I just look at other peoples builds now.
No reason you can't do both. Make yours however you want and look at the great kits people post online. There is nothing wrong with straight builds.

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megamanfreakXD
12/07/22 5:57:07 PM
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My cutting board, x-acto knife, painter's tape came in.

Waiting for the Mr Mark setter and the matte spray to come in >__>

This build looks fucking awesome. Especially when he has the courage to carve his own panel lines. That's insane.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIzCViKsewE&t=580s

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SpiritSephiroth
12/07/22 6:04:28 PM
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I made quite a few. Then when I went to Tokyo back in 2019 it was freaking paradise there. Gunpla everywhere. Bought and stuffed a whole big bag worth of the stuff and came home to London with it. Kept me occupied for months.

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megamanfreakXD
12/08/22 12:29:36 AM
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SpiritSephiroth posted...
I made quite a few. Then when I went to Tokyo back in 2019 it was freaking paradise there. Gunpla everywhere. Bought and stuffed a whole big bag worth of the stuff and came home to London with it. Kept me occupied for months.
Gonna have to buy a separte luggage just for boxes of gunpla

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Kakapo
12/08/22 12:31:13 AM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
Is it worth getting pens for the panel lines as well?

I kinda just want to just do the decals and apply the topcoat for now.
If you can get a rigging brush or pretty much any brush with a fine tip and some dark paint you can do it that way, too

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itachi15243
12/08/22 12:33:24 AM
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When are you gonna get an airbrush and start painting tc? Also don't forget to panel line.

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megamanfreakXD
12/08/22 2:19:23 AM
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itachi15243 posted...
When are you gonna get an airbrush and start painting tc? Also don't forget to panel line.
Not gonna do air brushing.

there is nothing to panel line on my winged gundam honestly :(

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itachi15243
12/08/22 2:34:20 AM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
Not gonna do air brushing.

there is nothing to panel line on my winged gundam honestly :(

Why not? It's actually a really nice hobby to pickup

There is always something to panel line, if not, lean to start scribing:

https://youtu.be/hVErOPqbrTY

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megamanfreakXD
12/08/22 7:03:23 AM
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itachi15243 posted...
Why not? It's actually a really nice hobby to pickup

There is always something to panel line, if not, lean to start scribing:

https://youtu.be/hVErOPqbrTY

I dont have room for a full air brush set up, maybe in the future.

scribing looks really difficult >__> I am also terrible at drawing.


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megamanfreakXD
12/08/22 11:36:47 AM
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I changed my mind, I bought the tamika acrylic paint intended for panel lining >___>

I am going to fuck this up so hard X_X

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The_Yahtz09
12/08/22 11:58:13 AM
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Panel lining is tedious, but not really difficult. Your lining will mostly follow the grooves, then you can clean up around the grooves. I use the markers and clean with a cotton swab and eraser.

Scribing is a step I havent and dont really plan on taking (similar to full painting), but you never know.


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megamanfreakXD
12/08/22 4:27:58 PM
#45:


The_Yahtz09 posted...
Panel lining is tedious, but not really difficult. Your lining will mostly follow the grooves, then you can clean up around the grooves. I use the markers and clean with a cotton swab and eraser.

Scribing is a step I havent and dont really plan on taking (similar to full painting), but you never know.
I bought the solution where you just dab and it fills in automatically. I just hope I don't make a mess.

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Blue_Target
12/08/22 4:33:18 PM
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megamanfreakXD posted...
Too bad there is no gundam base store in NY.
Check out Image Anime, Kinokuniya, Midtown Comics, or Dashop in Chinatown.

If you can go to New Jersey try Gundam Planet

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Unknown5uspect
12/08/22 4:35:42 PM
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Topic reminds me that I have PG Char Zaku in the closet I need to finish.

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megamanfreakXD
12/08/22 4:47:41 PM
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Blue_Target posted...
Check out Image Anime, Kinokuniya, Midtown Comics, or Dashop in Chinatown.

If you can go to New Jersey try Gundam Planet
https://www.imageanime.com/

The retail store in Manhattan is permanently closed. We will still continue to process orders online. Due to CoronaVirus Pandemic. We are offering free domestic ground shipping for in-stock items and orders $100 and above.

RIP

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megamanfreakXD
12/09/22 12:26:28 PM
#49:


Okay, I made a few fuck ups.

Everywhere I read everyone recommended the Mr. Super clear top coat. I didn't know types of paints are important, and lacquer is particularly toxic. I already had ordered it. I can't return it. I am not killing my lungs for that.

So I had to reorder. I got the blue mr top coat matte and gloss instead. Sold out everywhere. Takes 2 weeks on amazon.

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texanfan27
12/09/22 1:18:57 PM
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Its awesome to do. I got a freedom and justice from seed to build next

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