Gundam Modeling Official thread - Part 5

j4ck50n · Sep 3, 2012

was there just now and i tink its still sold out for mg sinaju titanium version. and i thought its a 1 day offer only?

rg clear rx 78 n strike rouge sold out as well.

castafarian · Sep 3, 2012

tanyieern said:
Not blu ray quality? Thats weird. I watched all the ep in blu ray online alr anyways, big screen and surroud sound shld be more epic

oops my bad, yeah it's blue-ray

SkyeCH · Sep 3, 2012

j4ck50n said:
was there just now and i tink its still sold out for mg sinaju titanium version. and i thought its a 1 day offer only?

rg clear rx 78 n strike rouge sold out as well.

n

when there just now, they told me i can try hga at sunshine plaza or other departmental stores(which IMO its difficult to find the model)... its only for that day, if u go late means u have to try other shops. i might be going to hga to see if they got stock on that model or not, damn chio lo when i saw it... each day they got different models for sale, sold out means sold out... these are the few of the popular n chio models...

HumongousLips · Sep 4, 2012

SkyeCH said:
n

when there just now, they told me i can try hga at sunshine plaza or other departmental stores(which IMO its difficult to find the model)... its only for that day, if u go late means u have to try other shops. i might be going to hga to see if they got stock on that model or not, damn chio lo when i saw it... each day they got different models for sale, sold out means sold out... these are the few of the popular n chio models...

But the price????

Windcor · Sep 4, 2012

Hi,

I would like to know if tools like plastic nipper, Gundam Markers etc are available at the Gundam Expo at Nex? :s11:

aucheukyan · Sep 4, 2012

Windcor said:
Hi,

I would like to know if tools like plastic nipper, Gundam Markers etc are available at the Gundam Expo at Nex?

the only brand of nippers you should buy is GOD-HAND :evil:

Windcor · Sep 4, 2012

aucheukyan said:
the only brand of nippers you should buy is GOD-HAND

Then where could I get it? Was thinking dunno if Gundam Expo has it or not :s22:

xfiles_wolvie · Sep 4, 2012

Windcor said:
Hi,

I would like to know if tools like plastic nipper, Gundam Markers etc are available at the Gundam Expo at Nex?

i dun see any there so maybe not selling. can go isetan store in nex to check...

tanyieern · Sep 4, 2012

Windcor said:
Hi,

I would like to know if tools like plastic nipper, Gundam Markers etc are available at the Gundam Expo at Nex?

Yes. I bought some gundam markers there. The nipper are quite expensive though... $26 a pair. Though, you might not think it is...

tanyieern · Sep 4, 2012

aucheukyan said:
the only brand of nippers you should buy is GOD-HAND

Is it really worth it? Really expensive leh... more than a RG sia.

tanyieern · Sep 4, 2012

HumongousLips said:
But the price????

Most likely SRP or 20% off. The offer is limited to the expo only

Windcor · Sep 4, 2012

tanyieern said:
Yes. I bought some gundam markers there. The nipper are quite expensive though... $26 a pair. Though, you might not think it is...

Thanks! Will head down and have a look

But the nipper is it worth it? :s11:

tanyieern · Sep 4, 2012

Windcor said:
Thanks! Will head down and have a look But the nipper is it worth it?

some experienced modellers says yes, but im still using a $3 wire cutter from hardware shop

Works fine, though i might upgrade soon... the cut isn't very clean.

Spector1986 · Sep 4, 2012

Windcor said:
Thanks! Will head down and have a look But the nipper is it worth it?

I m using a $48 nipper.. Not saying I pro or wat.. But to give advice now.. U pay for wat u get.. The cut is very clean n good..

lemniscate · Sep 4, 2012

Spector1986 said:
I m using a $48 nipper.. Not saying I pro or wat.. But to give advice now.. U pay for wat u get.. The cut is very clean n good..

I agree.. I'm using Tamiya sharp pointed side cutter ($48), and it's very sharp... I think it's a good investment, since it can last more than 10 boxes of MG kits... mine lasts 1 RG, 5 MG, 1 PG, still counting. but try not to buy the lower end products of tamiya, like the basic tool set (nipper + cutter + screwdrivers + files), since they're basically cheap stuffs that are labeled tamiya. I don't think they're worth the price. better get the $48 cutter instead.

oh and when I went to Japan, I bought another side cutter, it was around JPY 1600, which is much cheaper than $48 retail price in Sg.

tanyieern · Sep 4, 2012

lemniscate said:
I agree.. I'm using Tamiya sharp pointed side cutter ($48), and it's very sharp... I think it's a good investment, since it can last more than 10 boxes of MG kits... mine lasts 1 RG, 5 MG, 1 PG, still counting. but try not to buy the lower end products of tamiya, like the basic tool set (nipper + cutter + screwdrivers + files), since they're basically cheap stuffs that are labeled tamiya. I don't think they're worth the price. better get the $48 cutter instead.

oh and when I went to Japan, I bought another side cutter, it was around JPY 1600, which is much cheaper than $48 retail price in Sg.

I want to upgrade to a proper side cutter, $48 is way too steep. Any alternatives? Looking for files too.

lemniscate · Sep 5, 2012

tanyieern said:
I want to upgrade to a proper side cutter, $48 is way too steep. Any alternatives? Looking for files too.

try academy side cutters, I thought it was around $20 at hobby point... I left mine for one month during vacation week, and when I came back it was covered by rust that it's barely movable.. should've put it inside airtight bag or something.

soonwee · Sep 5, 2012

Hi Guys! Since you all are mentioning about plastic nippers here, I will like to recommend below 2 models which I have been using since I started my modeling hobby. I bought both for around $20+ each last time which I think it's really very reasonable price compared with those $40+ cutters u guys discuss here.

They are 100% made in Japan by a company called 3.PEAKS. They are very famous cutters & pliers manufacturing company in Japan because of their workmanship and quality. Personally after using them for so long, the blades are still very sharp and leaves very clean cut. Blades have not rust yet cos its stainless steel material which is a plus point too.

I did some research and found out there's a local distributor for this brand in Singapore call Ekon Hardware. You guys can give them a call for more information.

3.PEAKS SP-23 Plastic Nipper

3.PEAKS SP-33 Plastic Nipper

tanyieern · Sep 5, 2012

soonwee said:
Hi Guys! Since you all are mentioning about plastic nippers here, I will like to recommend below 2 models which I have been using since I started my modeling hobby. I bought both for around $20+ each last time which I think it's really very reasonable price compared with those $40+ cutters u guys discuss here.

They are 100% made in Japan by a company called 3.PEAKS. They are very famous cutters & pliers manufacturing company in Japan because of their workmanship and quality. Personally after using them for so long, the blades are still very sharp and leaves very clean cut. Blades have not rust yet cos its stainless steel material which is a plus point too.

I did some research and found out there's a local distributor for this brand in Singapore call Ekon Hardware. You guys can give them a call for more information.

3.PEAKS SP-23 Plastic Nipper

3.PEAKS SP-33 Plastic Nipper

Thanks for the heads up! What is difference between the 2 models?

chaurjyh · Sep 5, 2012

what i got from the gundam expo:

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