Gundam Modeling Official thread - Part 5

[Errz]

quick question....
Anyone know where to buy or get gundam piece parts?
Need to replace as mine broke....

taobao


can try search for 万代 补件 零件配件

 

[haremdevil]

taobao


can try search for 万代 补件 零件配件

Reliable? And safe anot? Especially online transactions? Also have how much it cost including shipment?

 

[osirisx]

wondering if anyone paints their kits using brush instead of air brush? do yall use tamiya paints or just get them from artfriend/popular?

tried it once using tamiya, imo better than snapfit, but more tedious and doesn't look as good as ab.

Paint doesn't stick as well, if u don't use primer.
paint retarder might help if u have it

U could still give it a shot if u have the time

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[osirisx]

quick question....
Anyone know where to buy or get gundam piece parts?
Need to replace as mine broke....

u can clone it using putty if u have a similar part.

Otherwise not worth it, shipping alone cost 20..

That was some years back not sure about now

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[lunatic_tokyo]

Can anyone advise how did u bring back PG gundam back from Japan?
Flat pack to prevent gst? Usually I will bring MG but never PG.

Hand carry like confirm will be charge gst right.

Which is a better model in term of build quality?
Strike freedom or strike Aile

 

[castafarian]

if i'm not mistaken, gst is charged when the total value of the merchandise being brought in is more than 600 sinkie dollars. if by post, is more than 400.

 

[kenneth0601]

Can anyone advise how did u bring back PG gundam back from Japan?
Flat pack to prevent gst? Usually I will bring MG but never PG.

Hand carry like confirm will be charge gst right.

Which is a better model in term of build quality?
Strike freedom or strike Aile

Just check in as a fragile item and no need to flat pack.

I have carried PG 00 Raiser and Unicorn back in the past 2 years without the customs disturbing me.

 

[lunatic_tokyo]

Just check in as a fragile item and no need to flat pack.

I have carried PG 00 Raiser and Unicorn back in the past 2 years without the customs disturbing me.

Hi Kenneth,
Did you repack with other packaging over the boxes?
PG strike freedom at 20k yen,
PG banshee at 18k yen.

Seem reasonable to me to travel all the way to Akihabara.

My total items other than gunpla will be way more than gst limit heng the concern of holding too obvious items. So far so good no issues but nv such big boxes like PG models as previously all items are in both trolleys.

 

[kenneth0601]

Hi Kenneth,
Did you repack with other packaging over the boxes?
PG strike freedom at 20k yen,
PG banshee at 18k yen.

Seem reasonable to me to travel all the way to Akihabara.

My total items other than gunpla will be way more than gst limit heng the concern of holding too obvious items. So far so good no issues but nv such big boxes like PG models as previously all items are in both trolleys.

For the 00 Raiser, the staff at Yodobashi stick a piece of paper over the box. Which in turn, the Cathay Pacific counter staff at the airport paste the fragile sticker over that piece of paper. Finally, they covered the box with a giant white plastic bag.

For the Unicorn, Yodobashi gave me a giant bag which fits the box. So I checked in that and back home in Changi it was intact. Was flying with ANA for this particular trip.

Do buy gunpla from Yodobashi Akiba, prices are inclusive of tax so you get an 8% off if you spend 11k at least. They have dedicated counter(s) for handling tax free purchases.

 

[kenneth0601]

Was in Japan over the Valentine week.

Brought home these.

 

[Errz]

Was in Japan over the Valentine week.

Brought home these.

No PG ? hehe

 

[kenneth0601]

No PG ? hehe

Nothing in the current PG lineup interests me. Maybe the Strike Freedom, maybe.

 

[kenneth0601]

And I have completed the holy trinity of Creos.

0.2 Platinum at the top, 0.3 Platinum ver 2 at the middle and the 0.5 which has been my main workhorse since last September.

First impression? Very solid build and grip.

 

[Tiny potato]

And I have completed the holy trinity of Creos.

0.2 Platinum at the top, 0.3 Platinum ver 2 at the middle and the 0.5 which has been my main workhorse since last September.

First impression? Very solid build and grip.

Saw any Trans-Am kit in Japan?

 

[kenneth0601]

Saw any Trans-Am kit in Japan?

Unfortunately, didn't came across them when I was in Yodobashi and Yellow Submarine.

 

[t3h1337n00b]

So today was my first time applying dry transfer decals on my first mg kit, and I'm loving the look of it. IMO it has the best look compared to stickers and water slides. Just wondering if there are people who make/sell dry transfer versions of the stickers/water slides?

 

[Tiny potato]

Unfortunately, didn't came across them when I was in Yodobashi and Yellow Submarine.

Thanks!

What about the rest?
What do ya all usually buy in Japan?

 

[osirisx]

Anyone knows if the Dreamcast conversion for pg strike freedom comes unpainted/painted?

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[kenneth0601]

Anyone knows if the Dreamcast conversion for pg strike freedom comes unpainted/painted?

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Unless specified, conversion kits have to be painted.

 

[kenneth0601]

Thanks!

What about the rest?
What do ya all usually buy in Japan?

Buy as in kits, tools? ?