Gundam Modeling Official thread - Part 5

[evilerniex]

I noob in airbrush. n I stopped for 2yrs... itcy to do kits.

itchy then just start loh.
start by snap-fitting something first to get back the motivation

 

[sliver0503]

I noob in airbrush. n I stopped for 2yrs... itcy to do kits.

Hows yr rg kits?

 

[-EnZo-]

tamiya spraycans are usually lacquer based paint, whereas for panel wash u are using enamel paint. enemel thinner will not affect lacquer paint.

if ur paint is gloss, then u dun need to gloss coat it again. else it is better to gloss coat so that the enamal wash flows better along the panel lines and is easier to clean off with enamal thinner

Thks evilerniex once again! Got it!

 

[AikiBoy]

Hows yr rg kits?

last one is freedom.


rg zeta .sf justice rotting.
bearguy san snap fit. collecting dust.

 

[AikiBoy]

itchy then just start loh.
start by snap-fitting something first to get back the motivation

zero motivation to do.
collecting few robot tamashii instead

 

[tissuepaper]

yup, bought from sapporo before.

whichever part of japan u going, just look for Yodobashi Camera. the one in Sapporo is next to JR Sapporo station

thanks.
pricing wise ?? any difference if get from shinjuku, akihabara ??

 

[yuichiroyt]

which grade do you guys prefer? MG or RG? i actually like the size of MGs but RG seems more detailed.

 

[evilerniex]

thanks.
pricing wise ?? any difference if get from shinjuku, akihabara ??

same.. 30% off RRP.

but of coz for akihabara there are many other small shops selling model kits. some of these shops may be clearing certain kits for a huge discount. otherwise, Yodobashi Camera generally have the cheapest kits

 

[jazy1992]

which grade do you guys prefer? MG or RG? i actually like the size of MGs but RG seems more detailed.

if i had the time i prefer to work with MG.. RG may be detailed but the parts are too small and tend to bend easier if u do not handle there with extra care

 

[evilerniex]

which grade do you guys prefer? MG or RG? i actually like the size of MGs but RG seems more detailed.

actually i prefer HG
lesser parts, faster to do. but masking is more jialat.

RG looks really good.. but painting it is a nightmare. too many small parts!
decals is another nightmare, whether u using the default stickers or buy waterslide decals. so many small small decals, see until eyes blur

 

[yuichiroyt]

yup totally agree. i used default stickers then some dont stick well.

had to go daiso buy super glue and use toothpick to roll against the surface to make it stick.

haven't tried painting yet, probably want to do a few more before i step into that.

I'm actually thinking of an MG to do. maybe the F91. haha.

 

[cocopuff]

Got a MG Strike Rouge Ootori for Christmas. How long do you guys estimate the build time to be? Without decals. I'm probably going to buy water slide from samueldecals.

So far only built 2 RG

 

[tissuepaper]

same.. 30% off RRP.

but of coz for akihabara there are many other small shops selling model kits. some of these shops may be clearing certain kits for a huge discount. otherwise, Yodobashi Camera generally have the cheapest kits

30% off refers to which currency ?
eg a rg at 2500yen (online quoted price) is sold about 40%+ higher in sg due to shipping etc, which is appx S$38. (may be wrong about the pricing, could be slightly higher)

so should it be 30% off sgd retail pricing or 30% off japan quoted price ?

not sure about this but just want to make sure. cos rmb is a lot more cheaper to get in japan.

 

[jazy1992]

Got a MG Strike Rouge Ootori for Christmas. How long do you guys estimate the build time to be? Without decals. I'm probably going to buy water slide from samueldecals.

So far only built 2 RG

depends on how committed you are.. my MG Strike ver RM is taking me 6 mths and counting now.

 

[yuichiroyt]

wa Strike MG Rouge... naise.

How you guys keep your gundam? i feel like handmaking a shelf to put on my table top

 

[jazy1992]

wa Strike MG Rouge... naise.

How you guys keep your gundam? i feel like handmaking a shelf to put on my table top

im using a shelf also, but i must have u know that shelves collect dust easily. maybe u can invest on a cheap display cabinet or smth? look up ikea's deltolf series for display cabinet.

 

[ExArchz]

Anyone knows who or where i can get Metal Build 00 Raiser and 00 Gundam Seven Sword @ reasonable price?

 

[evilerniex]

30% off refers to which currency ?
eg a rg at 2500yen (online quoted price) is sold about 40%+ higher in sg due to shipping etc, which is appx S$38. (may be wrong about the pricing, could be slightly higher)

so should it be 30% off sgd retail pricing or 30% off japan quoted price ?

not sure about this but just want to make sure. cos rmb is a lot more cheaper to get in japan.

30% off the japan price (the number printed on the side of the box above the barcode)

e.g. a 2500yen RG will cost 1890yen at Yodobashi: 2500 x 0.7 (30% off) x 1.08 (8% tax)

 

[yuichiroyt]

im using a shelf also, but i must have u know that shelves collect dust easily. maybe u can invest on a cheap display cabinet or smth? look up ikea's deltolf series for display cabinet.

my other half might have an issue is that in our new house... haha. so i have to design something that blends into the "surrounding".

 

[castafarian]

30% off refers to which currency ?
eg a rg at 2500yen (online quoted price) is sold about 40%+ higher in sg due to shipping etc, which is appx S$38. (may be wrong about the pricing, could be slightly higher)

so should it be 30% off sgd retail pricing or 30% off japan quoted price ?

not sure about this but just want to make sure. cos rmb is a lot more cheaper to get in japan.

yoz, i think you say 40+% higher than SG prices based on the assumption that you order only ONE rg from nihon.

however, if you order more than one rg, definitely can bring down the shipping cost of each item. based on my experience, ordering 5-6 RGs from nihon (with shipping costs considered) is as good as going to HAG/HAW year-end sales