Gundam Modeling Official thread - Part 5

[Malakite]

Sorry if this is inappropriate, are there any local stores that sell gundam converge and standart figures? Seems like it's mostly preorders

 

[jazy1992]

hi all, i have a question to ask. do any of you build a MG perfect strike? im talking about combining the below 2 kits together
MG aile strike RM MG Aile Strike Gundam Ver. RM by Bandai | HobbyLink Japan
MG launcher/sword strike 1/100 MG Launcher/Sword Strike Gundam by Bandai | HobbyLink Japan

i wanted to form a MG perfect strike but i couldnt get the bandai premium shop strike pack due to budget constraint( people selling the backpack kit online for 100++) so i was thinking if i m able to combine the 2 kits above to form a perfect strike. the key issue being whether the sword n launcher pack can combine with the aile strike backpack a not? anyone have any idea or have actually build a perfect strike by combining them? if so could you kindly give me some advice
thanks in advance

yes the new strike rm is compatible with the old sword/launcher pack. the only thing that sets the old and new apart is the waterslides and a slight difference in the tones of the colors. for the plastic mold wise they are identical.

 

[gentoro]

Sorry if this is inappropriate, are there any local stores that sell gundam converge and standart figures? Seems like it's mostly preorders

CSC stalls, Nintendo, rapid culture, roborobo, OG etc etc. Most of them overpriced - IMHO.

 

[nomnomwarrior]

yes the new strike rm is compatible with the old sword/launcher pack. the only thing that sets the old and new apart is the waterslides and a slight difference in the tones of the colors. for the plastic mold wise they are identical.

nice. as long as I can combine them for form the perfect strike den its fine, the different colour tone is ok. but may I know wat does it mean by water slide?
normally I just fix the kit normally without any touch up. may b considering to start with some lining.
any good marker to intro? preferably those newbie friendly marker I.e can erase off if not done properly haha

 

[jazy1992]

nice. as long as I can combine them for form the perfect strike den its fine, the different colour tone is ok. but may I know wat does it mean by water slide?
normally I just fix the kit normally without any touch up. may b considering to start with some lining.
any good marker to intro? preferably those newbie friendly marker I.e can erase off if not done properly haha

water slides are those decals in which u have to place in water before u slide them on and stick to your kit.

markers wise the regular gundam panel line markers will do, or alternatively can use those 0.2mm pigment markers that popular sell

 

[jazy1992]

so anyone has used the as 186 compressor before?? any comments?

 

[nomnomwarrior]

water slides are those decals in which u have to place in water before u slide them on and stick to your kit.

markers wise the regular gundam panel line markers will do, or alternatively can use those 0.2mm pigment markers that popular sell

thanks for the info. im getting my starbuild strike soon and was inspired by this guy's paint job

http://gundamguy.blogspot.sg/2014/04/mg-1100-star-build-strike-gundam-rg.html?m=1

I believe the job is done by airbrush. but im a starter in painting the kits so im thinking of just getting metallic spray paint instead. any good recommendation? so far I only see the tamiya n nippon metallic spray paint. any recommendation for me to achieve the closest possible RG effect for the kit? and also which will be better if I decide do to panel lining too. (since im a starter I foresee myself screwing up the lining n will b doing some cleaning b4 getting the proper lining done, im afraid the "cleaning" process would remove the spray paint layer. any advice on this?)

 

[jazy1992]

thanks for the info. im getting my starbuild strike soon and was inspired by this guy's paint job

GUNDAM GUY: MG 1/100 Star Build Strike Gundam (RG Mode) - Painted Build

I believe the job is done by airbrush. but im a starter in painting the kits so im thinking of just getting metallic spray paint instead. any good recommendation? so far I only see the tamiya n nippon metallic spray paint. any recommendation for me to achieve the closest possible RG effect for the kit? and also which will be better if I decide do to panel lining too. (since im a starter I foresee myself screwing up the lining n will b doing some cleaning b4 getting the proper lining done, im afraid the "cleaning" process would remove the spray paint layer. any advice on this?)

you dont have to use airbrush.. since the paint is mainly done on the frame of the build strike, you can use spray cans instead. either the metallic blue from tamiya or u can spray black gloss followed by chrome silver and finally clear blue. troublesome i know but the results are worth it.

panel lining wise just spray a layer of gloss coat after painting then panel line with marker if you are afraid that the ink will ruin the paint job.

 

[nomnomwarrior]

you dont have to use airbrush.. since the paint is mainly done on the frame of the build strike, you can use spray cans instead. either the metallic blue from tamiya or u can spray black gloss followed by chrome silver and finally clear blue. troublesome i know but the results are worth it.

panel lining wise just spray a layer of gloss coat after painting then panel line with marker if you are afraid that the ink will ruin the paint job.

I see. im ordering my kits from hobbylinkjapan but they don seems to be selling spray paints. any recommendation for shops tat sell them cheap? I heard tat metallic paints r much more ex than regular ones. not to mention if im going to do the 3layer spray paint job. haha look for a shop tat would sell them all. I was thinking of going to hobby art gallery to get my panel lining gundam markers, juz wondering if they sell spray paints too. anyone any idea?

 

[jazy1992]

I see. im ordering my kits from hobbylinkjapan but they don seems to be selling spray paints. any recommendation for shops tat sell them cheap? I heard tat metallic paints r much more ex than regular ones. not to mention if im going to do the 3layer spray paint job. haha look for a shop tat would sell them all. I was thinking of going to hobby art gallery to get my panel lining gundam markers, juz wondering if they sell spray paints too. anyone any idea?

dun think HAG sells spray paints.. can try hobby point or even kiddy palace lols. for the silver wise u can use RJ london chrome which can be bought from general hardware stores

 

[wanrong]

question to people using rj18k gold spray can. Does your cap get stuck frequently? First time it happens im left with 1/2 can of paint so i went ahead to buy new ones..Now it happen again with full spraycan. The nozzle cap got clog with paint.

Anyone have any solution?

 

[sliver0503]

question to people using rj18k gold spray can. Does your cap get stuck frequently? First time it happens im left with 1/2 can of paint so i went ahead to buy new ones..Now it happen again with full spraycan. The nozzle cap got clog with paint.

Anyone have any solution?

Bring it back to the shop and request for new one

 

[wanrong]

Bring it back to the shop and request for new one

the cap clog no way to remedy it ah? lol guess im back to airbrushing..

when dissembling the airbrush what is the main thing i have to clean? First time taking out just now, and wipe down the whole needle only.

 

[Opticilon]

Does anyone know where still have stock for HG Akatsuki Gundam with Oowashi pack? I checked with HAG, they say no stock le

 

[k3nzor]

Long time no post here already.
Married life and work life so busy!

I'm going into semi retirement. Which means I'm clearing my warehouse!

 

[wanrong]

Long time no post here already.
Married life and work life so busy!

I'm going into semi retirement. Which means I'm clearing my warehouse!

Looking forward to it

 

[k3nzor]

Looking forward to it

Thread no longer so active now.

 

[wilfredgod]

Hi fellow gunpla lovers, any of u have purchased from hlj or hobbyzone and received your kits with shortage of 1-2 runners? WhAt did u do to address thjs issue?

 

[k3nzor]

Looking forward to it

Just open my warehouse at the Hobbyists' Bazaar.
Feel free to take a look there.

 

[Knightrider3K]

Long time no post here already.
Married life and work life so busy!

I'm going into semi retirement. Which means I'm clearing my warehouse!

Congrats! You're married!

time flies.