Gundam All Inclusive Thread

Den-O · 07-27-2014, 04:35 PM

Need ALL OF THEM.

Blade Raider · 08-03-2014, 03:31 PM

After Wärring with myself for years, I finally went Astray and bought a Gundam model.

...Now that the bad pun has sunk in, I bought a Sengoku Astray model yesterday (1/144 HGBF). I've had a rough history with model kits and swore off them about 10 years ago, but Build Fighters was so good that it made me want to try again. However, before I break into this thing I want to know more.

While I've done plenty of custom work on toys (ones bought assembled), I'd like to treat myself as a noob for models. So first thing I'd like is some good guides with a beginner's slant. More aimed at the building to make sure it doesn't break or fall apart.

The second thing is that while I already have plenty of acryl paints (many of the colors I need even), I've never been able match Bandai's awesome gold. The booklet tells me the Gundam Marker I need, but I can't read the Japanese. Could someone help me ID what marker I need?

xSkullheartx · 08-03-2014, 05:03 PM

A little something they didn't show at SDCC that I definitely have on my want list.

Also...

XW1n5t0nX · 08-03-2014, 05:07 PM

So...anybody ever have this model kit and can tell me if it's good for a beginner such as myself? I already know I'd need a Gundam Marker for the panel lines, and I'd have to paint the scythe green. Just trying to find out as much as I can before I go ahead and buy it. No need in rushing into something I'm not too knowledgeable with.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

losondro · 08-03-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX

So...anybody ever have this model kit and can tell me if it's good for a beginner such as myself? I already know I'd need a Gundam Marker for the panel lines, and I'd have to paint the scythe green. Just trying to find out as much as I can before I go ahead and buy it. No need in rushing into something I'm not too knowledgeable with.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

1/144s are a great start for beginners.

XW1n5t0nX · 08-03-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by losondro

1/144s are a great start for beginners.

Mostly due to price

I heard DS falls apart easily though. Is that a common thing with that kit or was the review I read just a case of bad QC for that one?

losondro · 08-03-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX

Mostly due to price

I heard DS falls apart easily though. Is that a common thing with that kit or was the review I read just a case of bad QC for that one?

Could be either QC issues or something went wrong with the build for some people but a majority of the time it comes out fine.

Kiryu · 08-03-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by losondro

1/144s are a great start for beginners.

Yeah, the Wing kits from 1995 aren't as complex as high grades you can today either.

XW1n5t0nX · 08-03-2014, 05:30 PM

So go after one or two of them for my starting point?

losondro · 08-03-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX

So go after one or two of them for my starting point?

Sure, it'll be good practice for any future kits you may purchase.

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08-03-2014, 05:12 PM	#1725
losondro Resident priest of Godoka Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,176	Quote: Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX So...anybody ever have this model kit and can tell me if it's good for a beginner such as myself? I already know I'd need a Gundam Marker for the panel lines, and I'd have to paint the scythe green. Just trying to find out as much as I can before I go ahead and buy it. No need in rushing into something I'm not too knowledgeable with. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846 1/144s are a great start for beginners. __________________ Necrozma, thirsts for your light!