Gundam Seed Model Kits from Bandai

[Psyke]

Strike Noir reminds me of Deathscythe...... Can't complain much for Infinite Justice and Legend, though I would have preferred Savior instead.

[Meehlimo]

WOW an amazing redone Lightining Strike Freedom. Has to be the coolest redone strike freedom I have seen yet.

http://wonderexcellence.big-site.com/gallery/sfle/sfle.htm

[ChaosK]

Woah, those action pics look hot.

[aznimperialx]

Hot ass strike freedom, one has to wonder where do people get the time and money to do this

[Psyke]

Hot ass strike freedom, one has to wonder where do people get the time and money to do this

They are most probably professional modellers who make a living out of making model kits.

[Meehlimo]

I Also found these awsome mastergraded destiny pictures it was done from a MG freedom model but its looks amazing. http://f7.aaa.livedoor.jp/~mesarion/gallery/des/des.htm

better yet heres a database of all the models this guys did hes amazing,
http://f7.aaa.livedoor.jp/~mesarion/gallery2/gallery.htm

[Harima Kenji]

Those pics are só awesome that they made my keyboard all sticky :(
Then again, all of that guy's kit do :)
I wish I could read japanese, because I really want to know how much he had to abuse Wing Zero Custom to give him that awesome battle-damaged look..

[Narasho]

That Lightning Strike Freedom is the best Gundam model I have seen. Seriously impressive, though also kind of scary that some people have that kind of time/money.

[Psyke]

That Lightning Strike Freedom is the best Gundam model I have seen. Seriously impressive, though also kind of scary that some people have that kind of time/money.

Well like what I mentioned previously, these are professional modellers who make a living out of making models, for eg, Hajime Katoki, Max Watabe, etc. They earn money by providing pictures to modelling magazines, and even from entering competitions which can fetch them quite a big sum if they win. They're pretty much celebrities in Japan if you read the Hobby magazines. :D

[Meehlimo]

Its kind of intiminating lol if anyone is on their level its you psyke.


From Hobby Shop Midori. The first run of the HG Strike Noir will come with a DVD catalog that features a C.E. 73 Stargazer introductory promo video and a Hobby Division merchandise video clip. The HCM-Pro Jagd Doga will come with a limited special packaging that includes a set of decals made for Neo-Zeon CCA HCM-Pro releases and a 16-page mini catalog (the next CCA HCM-Pro will come with a similar set of decals for the Earth Fed MS). The first run of the 1/100 Legend Gundam comes with a new type of stand with connecting parts to support 4 kits (the 1/100 Legend, Infinite Justice, Destiny, and Strike Freedom).

Supports 4 models wow that nice.

[aznimperialx]

http://www.hlj.com/images/ban/ban943420.jpg
http://www.hlj.com/images/ban/ban941040.jpg

[Harima Kenji]

I love SD gundam :D:D they look so ridiculous that it's funny :D:D

[Meehlimo]

Normally i hate SD's but the recent 3 iv seen destiny strike freedom and akatsuki actually look pretty cool.

[Psyke]

Cool commercial of the Extended MS in Action series:

http://www.tamashii.jp/streaming/odoruzakucm_fvq0nd9.asx

[Meehlimo]

LOL WOW that was cool and it was intersting it was in english lol.

[cugginenter]

Great link, thanks for posting that.

[Meehlimo]

More Pics of Strike Noir HG 1/144 kit
http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/518/GAT-X105E+Strike+Noir/

[Meehlimo]

Newest pics of Noir looks nice btw it has a weapon we werent aware of b4 have fun lookin.

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

new picture of infinite justice gundam, it was released on HLJ.com but now it's sold out, good luck finding the first print version.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/AtHRunOwNZaLL/ban943419box.gif
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/AtHRunOwNZaLL/ban943419.jpg

[Psyke]

Damnit that means I gotta find myself another stand! I missed out on the 1st edition of SF as well, and spent another sum of money just to get a decent stand for it.....

[Meehlimo]

Lol theres always ebay Psyke.

[Meehlimo]

Shizuoka Hobby Show newsUPDATED
Announcements from Chickens' Diary @ Autopage and 2ch:
MG Gundam F91 (July, 3,200 yen) - The first MG with polycap-less construction, comes with a stand with a Rafflesia image
MG Gundam F90 (exhibit only)
HGUC GP02A (July, 2,100 yen)
1/100 Astray Gold Frame Amatu Mina (July, 3,990 yen)
1/144 HG Verde Buster Gundam (Summer)
1/144 HG Blu Duel Gundam (Summer)
EX Model La Vie En Rose (September, 6,825 yen)
HCM-Pro Sazabi (July, 2940 yen)

U.C. Hard Graph official site - To open on June 25th. 1/35th scale Gundam figures + mechanics. Sunrise is involved to the extent that the site refers to this as "Sunrise's new project" and that elite Gundam series staff members are participating:
Vol. 1 - Sol + Crown figures, Wappa, Zeon weapons (September)
Vol. 2 - Ramba Ral + Crowley Hamon + Zeygan figures, bike, Zaku J type head (October)
Vol. 3 - Five 08th MS Team figures, hover truck (December)
Vol. 4 - Five Earth Fed anti-MS infantry figures, Ground Gundam right arm (February)

Super Mecha Chronicle - New series of Bandai plamodels devoted to 80's hero robots. The first in the line is the Layzner. The booth screen mentioned Dunbine, L-Gaim, Vifam, Xabungle, and Dragonar.

UPDATED
Pam's HP has pics and additional releases
HCM-Pro RGZ-91 (Aug, 2310 yen)
1/400 Gundam Collection Alpha Azier (Summer)

- Geara Doga, Nu Gundam, and Jegan are scheduled for HCM-Pro after ReGZ
- Couple more HG lineup for Stargazer are scheduled
- For those who reserve R2 MSG DVD Box1 before Sept 14, will receive a Limited Edition HCM-Pro RX-78-2 (TV color version)
- Bandai will open a first ever expo for Gunpla titled "Gunpla EXPO" on Aug at Tokyo Ikebukuro Sunshine City.
The Bandai Hobby site presents a Special Stargazer site devoted to Stargazer Gunpla.

More galleries:
Hobby.co.jp (Gundam stuff starts from Plamodels page 11)
Tsukurikake Mokei Dojo
Rainbow Ten (.wmv movies)

From Gunota

YES F91!!! GOLDFRAME!!!!!

[Psyke]

Pics of HG Strike Noir are out!

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/2236/hgstargazer3ck.jpg

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5544/hgstargazer15gv.jpg

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/8720/hgstargazer31ol.jpg

[RougeGundam]

heres some pictures of the 1/100 Infinite Justice http://www.dalong.net/dal65/seed/d11/d11_p.htm

[Harima Kenji]

For some reason the designs of Justice and Infinite Justice don't appeal to me..
To me Infinite Justice looks just like Justice, but then again.. I can't say that I've seen them standing next to eachother..

Is the Strike Noir the first Seed kit that has the HG-sign on the box, or are there more (I can't remember)?

When browsing HLJ today I saw that the MG Freedom from Seed is discontinued there.. does anyone know if they stopped making them or something? I really wanted that kit...and the metallic version is a waste of money..
Maybe a PG is coming up?

[Meehlimo]

According to info from Plamoya-san's Useless Diary Ex-S, an HGUC Powered GM is coming August 10th (Pam's Homepage gives the price as 1,260 yen). Additionally, the HG Verde Buster will be out on August 7th. Other release dates given:
1/100 Astray Gold Frame Amatu - July 6
HGUC GP02A - July 21
MG Gundam F91 - July 27

Pam's Homepage also lists:
HCM-Pro White Base supression squadron set (Zaku II J type, Magella Attack, and Cui) - July, 3,360 yen
HCM-Pro Char's Gelgoog - August, 1,680 yen

and im really happy they are making a HGUC Power GM that was one of my fav gm designs ever

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

ok for those of you still looking for the first print edition 1/100 Infinite Justice, you can go to www.kicks-hobby.com and buy it, they just got it like 2 days ago so you better order fast before they run out. By the way it's 33 bucks.

[Meehlimo]

Does anyone happen to know the relase date for Strike Noir ? I know its in june anyone know the date?

[RougeGundam]

This infinite justice modification looks amazing.. :eek: this guy does an excellent job on these kits...
http://f7.aaa.livedoor.jp/~mesarion/gallery/jusm/jusm.htm

[aznroyale]

This infinite justice modification looks amazing.. :eek: this guy does an excellent job on these kits...
http://f7.aaa.livedoor.jp/~mesarion/gallery/jusm/jusm.htm


really nice hot IJ

[Chris_Xion]

I bought the 1/144 MG Strike Noir last Thursday and assembled it for half a day on Friday.It's my first Gundam and it's like one of the coolest Gundams.The detail is cool and i love the black/gray color scheme.Add to that the dual beam pistols it currently poses with(wings extended) it looks very cool.I wish i can get myself a digicam and post picts of it online.Bandai sure made a winner with this one and i think if you have the cash you should definitely get it.Now i'm looking forward to getting all the Extended Gundams(except Abyss) and next year's Verde Buster and Blu Duel.

[darkshadow]

VERDE!!
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN945074

edit:
psyke, can you find anymore pics on this MG?:
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/mugentoys/00-17988.jpg

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

can you find anymore pics on this MG?:
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/mugentoys/00-17988.jpg

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/littlethingsmeanalot_1906_31091451

[darkshadow]

thx a lot, i need to get it now

[Harima Kenji]

Damn.. This kit looks pure evil... me want..

http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN945071

He does resemble Strike noir a bit.. (apart from being black :p)

I really need to win a lottery or something...just looking at these kits makes me poor :(

[darkshadow]

yes i was looking at that kit a few days ago, and a store in amsterdam is getting it next month ;) definitly getting it.

[Harima Kenji]

yes i was looking at that kit a few days ago, and a store in amsterdam is getting it next month ;) definitly getting it.
Importing it from HLJ is normally cheaper for me :) I only found 2 shops in Amsterdam that have Gundam kits ('Space Oddity' and 'Henk') and both are more expensive then importing, including the taxes :p
Only when the kits get really heavy, and the shipping costs are ridiculous, I go there.

I couldn't resist and ordered the Aegis 1/100 today... even though I won't be able to build it for a couple of months (too many kits to build+ paint already..)
And luckily the price was low enough to avoid the nasty 19% import tax to get it here :P

[Chris_Xion]

Verde Buster's out,1/144 HG,i just bought it today and now starting to assemble it.To my chagrin,they are NOT working on Blu Duel next,but rather,plan to release the HG Slaughter Dagger first before Blu Duel.

[Psyke]

Haven't been reading this thread in a long time. I've yet to do another model since the last one (MG Wing Zero), but I've just bought the MG F91 kit when I was in Tokyo 2 weeks ago. Will post pics when I'm done :)

[darkshadow]

Importing it from HLJ is normally cheaper for me :) I only found 2 shops in Amsterdam that have Gundam kits ('Space Oddity' and 'Henk') and both are more expensive then importing, including the taxes :p
Only when the kits get really heavy, and the shipping costs are ridiculous, I go there.

I couldn't resist and ordered the Aegis 1/100 today... even though I won't be able to build it for a couple of months (too many kits to build+ paint already..)
And luckily the price was low enough to avoid the nasty 19% import tax to get it here :P

yeah i get them at SO, simply cause i want it right away :P

[Meehlimo]

yo all been a while since i posted in this topic but i got sum good stuff for ya all.
I grabbed strike noir way back when it first came out its a really cool kit sumone should really repaint the noir striker pack to be in strikes colors for a cool add on to strike
Just today got the new buster interesting enough it has all of the orginal busters parts in it so u can make one or the other and its looks mean as hell ill post pics as soon as i can for both.

[Psyke]

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2676/10048580k3ol8.jpg

Strike Noir looks good, but I'll stick to my 1/100s. Just found out that Crossbone Gundam will be released next month in glorious Master Grade format! That's a must get for me! :D

[Chris_Xion]

I agree with ya Meehlimo,Verde Buster is cool,it's standing with all guns deployed and the combined beam rifles poses are great

[NomoZ]

From Gunota,

1/100 Saviour Gundam - October

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

From Gunota,

1/100 Saviour Gundam - October

Dude are you serious? O_O
Thanks for the info! ^^

[Meehlimo]

Here are some of my many models and the 2 stargazer models are in there among the mess lol have a look if you feel curious. http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/

[Harima Kenji]

Here are some of my many models and the 2 stargazer models are in there among the mess lol have a look if you feel curious. http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/

That are a LOT of models.. damn..
most of them are 1/144, right?
I'm still working on my models.. it looks like I'm never satisfied with the paintjobs I do :P I'm still a noob when it comes to painting, so it just takes time.

[NomoZ]

http://nomoz.mediahalo.com/image/fi4ec7986a.upload/saviour.jpg

[Meehlimo]

That are a LOT of models.. damn..
most of them are 1/144, right?
I'm still working on my models.. it looks like I'm never satisfied with the paintjobs I do :P I'm still a noob when it comes to painting, so it just takes time.
I guess you could say that most of the ones on that site are 1/144 i suddenly had a urge for lil HG'S but I prefer mastergrades and thats only like 1/8 of all my models im a bit obsessed :confused:

[Harima Kenji]

Being obsessed is no problem, as long as you build them :p
I keep buying the kits but because I'm slow as hell with painting they're all collecting dust in the box :)

Even the PG of Wing Zero is still in the box.. and I have him for more then half a year now..that's just..wrong..


*really needs to leave WoW alone for a while*

[Meehlimo]

Oh btw for those who might not remember i recal just recently finding on my computer a picture at one of the gunpla expo things of a picture of the new red frame in a shadow saying now planing wonder what ever happend to that....
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/plar200505.jpg.

That is the new red frame without the mars jacket right?

[rdperalta]

Wow.. the thread has grown. The last kit that I made was the MG RX93 Nu Gundam http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN78212 took me a couple of weeks to build, paint and panel but it was worth it

There was an old thread about Model kits here.. I wonder what happened to that thread hehehehe

[NomoZ]

Nu is my favourite Gundam and one of my favourite kits(also my first). I love the weight the diecast parts give it, and that it's from the good ol' days of screws in master grade joints. Mine isn't painted, but it still looks great.

[Chris_Xion]

It is the Mars Jacket,Meehlimo.This is the pict:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/ff/MBF-P02-MJ.jpg

[rdperalta]

I wanna get the PG Strike Rogue. It comes with the Skygrapser unit if im not mistaken. And also I wanna build the PG Wing Zero Custom. Gotta save up for those kits tho hehehehe. I usually by mine over at HLJ if I cant find the kits locally here in Manila

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

Some new future releases, information taken from HLJ:
1/100 saviour gundam - October
1/144 HG cerberus BuCUE(from stargazer) - November
1/144 HG stargazer gundam - November
1/100 MG strike gundam with IWSP pack - October

[RougeGundam]

Here is some pictures of the 1/100 saviour!..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/ArticShadows/2006092127.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/ArticShadows/2006091226.jpg

[darkshadow]

sweet, ill need to get that.

[Chris_Xion]

Does anybody know if there's a kit for the Gundam Gerbera?(It's a UC Gundam of the same line as the 0083 Gundams but it wasn't in the show,it's a side story)

Is the Kampfer model a good buy?

[Psyke]

Gerbera is I remember correctly was GP04 in the Stardust Memories series. There was a custom kit for it which I saw in magazines before, but I don't think there was ever a released version.

[Chris_Xion]

Well,it's just that i saw a Gerbera kit at my local store,but i've never heard there's any Gerbera kit released before,so i thought it was a sham.I do want to buy it,but i wasn't so sure of it's authenticity...

What about the Kampfer?Anybody have any opinion if it's a great kit?

[Meehlimo]

Hey all just preordered the new strike iwsp, stargazer, crossbone gundam. and cerberus BaCuE i cant wait for them that and i would really like to see how they deal with the lines on the armor being black then when powered up gold maybe flourecent stickers? I dunno im just overly curious...

There was a Gerbera kit relased its been years since its been out its just not the gundam version.

And about the kampfer its a really cool kit all its weapons make it fun to pose. It has plenty of gimicks and u can pose it wit the shotgun in its hands like its shooting and pumping the gun basicly the arms have reach and flexibility well the whole kit does for a older kit. If u have any other questions about kits mastergrade or otherwise ask me i have over 200+ chances are i have it.

[Chris_Xion]

What do you mean,Gerbera "not the gundam version"?Edit:Realised you meant the Gerbera Tetra.

Then i'll check out the Kampfer and that Gundam Gerbera kit i mentioned.The local store graciously gave me a 20% discount after i bought Verde Buster and i just couldn't decided to buy which 2(or 3) kits i want to buy

Wow,you sure have a thing for kits,those you preordered are still months away...is Calamity,Forbidden and Raider still available in stores?

[Psyke]

The MG Kampfer is a great buy, and looks fantastic. I'm still waiting for the MG Crossbone.....

[Chris_Xion]

Exactly which Crossbone Gundam are you guys talking about huh?As i recall,there were 7 completely different Crossbone Gundam models...

I'll definitely get them models tomorrow then hehe

[Psyke]

This is the only cross bone gundum to be released, in MG no less. The only other Crossbone Gundams are the Fix Figurations and the B Club customs.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/774/10050781aua0.jpg

[Meehlimo]

Yea u can still get Calamity,Forbidden and Raider go here www.gundamstoreandmore.com or here http://store.imageanime.com They are my fav sites they never let me down. and they dont take a decade to ship the model to ur house. Personaly im a very impatiant person when it comes to buying models like i want the ones preorderd like NOW lol.

P.S hey Psyke uv been buidling models as long as me do u by any chance know where u can get ur hands on replacement parts from them?

[Psyke]

Hmmmm. I believe there are custom parts from 3rd party companies such as B Club, but I haven't seen any where that sells spare parts. Sorry can't be much help. Just curious, which type of spare parts are you referring to?

[Meehlimo]

Like new joints, hands the occasional part that breaks being cliped off the runner out of all my models i think its happend to like 7 but a couple of those 7 are my favs.I know how to tighten old joints and fix parts easily its just annoying and doesnt last as long.

[Chris_Xion]

Sorry guys,i checked at the store today and realised i mistook the "Gerbera".The Gundam Gerbera GP04 is something i covet,but the one i saw was some Gundam G04 that looks very similar to Gerbera and only appears as a side story in a PS2 Game.Man i couldn't tell the difference at first glance.

Anyways,the Kampfer's sold out,so i settled for Chaos and Infinite Justice.That's like,my 3rd and 4th Gundams.Anybody knows if the 1/100 ungraded IJ is good?After checking out the contents,i found out it doesn't come with the anime IJ's silver joints.Bummer.

Oh,one more thing,anyone knows when the Blu Duel is really out?I so want it and thought it's already out,but the store doesn't have it...

[Psyke]

Sorry guys,i checked at the store today and realised i mistook the "Gerbera".The Gundam Gerbera GP04 is something i covet,but the one i saw was some Gundam G04 that looks very similar to Gerbera and only appears as a side story in a PS2 Game.Man i couldn't tell the difference at first glance.


I believe you mean the RX-78-4 Gudanm G04 and the RX-78-5 Gundam G05:

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/301/10032125dj8.jpg http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/6840/10032126qx9.jpg

[Meehlimo]

It is out but most stores in the US dont have it yet just gonna have to wait a bit longer and if u want the Kampfer go to one of the site i provided aboove they should have it.

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

@ meehlimo: If you want to buy spare parts, then go to www.hlj.com, there you can order spare parts, but you have to say which plastic tree thing it's in, and wat kit it's from and etc., if you want to buy a part then you have to buy the whole tree part thing, but that's the only way I know how to get spare parts. I've done it a few times so it's safe, but their shipping takes about 3 weeks for me haha. Go to their site if you want more info about it.

@ chris_xion: the infinite justice is a very good kit in my opinion, it's one of my favorite kits and it's pretty cool that u can bend it's wings upwards. It comes with the leg and shield and phantom-01 beam sabers all molded in color, so you don't have to paint them, I would say the phantom-01 is the best thing that comes with the kit, I'm pretty sure that you'll like it after you finish building it.

[Chris_Xion]

Psyke:Yes,that's the one i saw.If you have ever saw the Gundam Gerbera,you'll notice they
re so much alike.Who are these two gundams anyways?Never heard of them before

Meehlimo,does it cost extra to order online?Like exorbitant shipping fees or other royalty payments...?

Thanks for your opinion,Athrun,i'll look forward to building the IJ then.But there's a catch.How do you guys build your models?What kind of tools do you use?I'm totally shocked when i read about Gundam building skills at HLJ,which needed sanding papers,a knife to cut the pieces,paintbrushes,glue and if i recall correctly,cement!I never knew assembling Gundam needed so much,cause i'm new to gunpla so i thought you just snap em' and pose em',and my friend who always bought MGs and PGs also used the same way as me.Just use a scissor to cut out the pieces then trim out the pointy edges and snap them with the other pieces.SO i really need those tools eh?

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

What kind of tools do you use?I'm totally shocked when i read about Gundam building skills at HLJ,which needed sanding papers,a knife to cut the pieces,paintbrushes,glue and if i recall correctly,cement!I never knew assembling Gundam needed so much,cause i'm new to gunpla so i thought you just snap em' and pose em',and my friend who always bought MGs and PGs also used the same way as me.Just use a scissor to cut out the pieces then trim out the pointy edges and snap them with the other pieces.SO i really need those tools eh?

Nah you don't need all those glue and cement and etc., you just need scissors to cut the pieces out and painting is optional. I build them the same way as you, "snap em' and pose em'."

[Psyke]

The 2 Gundams are custom designs from the PS2 Game "Gundam: The Lost War Chronicles".

As for building Gundam kits, you can either do so the simple way with just a Gundam marker to draw in the panel lines, or you can go a step further by using an air brush, to create a matte or shadow effect. I've written a very simple and short guide to using an airbrush a few months ago, do check it out if you are interested about using air brushes.

Psyke's guide to Gundam Modellling for Dummies (http://ultranosekai.50webs.com/gundamguide.htm)

:D

[Meehlimo]

Nah shipping is like 7 - 8 dollers max its not bad and btw for those of u who have played super robot wars they have sum gundam style kits out made the same way gundam kits r made they look pretty damn cool 2. I want that alteisen bad....

[darkshadow]

I got this one yesterday, pretty damn badass if you ask me:
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN939597

[Psyke]

Yeah that Zeta's a great buy and have been on my get list for a few months now. Too bad I've too many other commitments (in terms of models/figures). :(

[darkshadow]

Yeah i think its a badass kit, im almost done with it too, you should definitly shift some of those commitments for this kit :P.
And would you know if there are kits of these 3? cause i can only find the fix figurations of them:
http://www.hlj.com/product/ban939965
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN919758
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN919757

If not, i'll just get those.

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

http://gundamstoreandmore.com/ban905569.html

Is this the red one you're talking about?

[NomoZ]

There are MG kits of the last 2 without the extra armor and stuff, and the blue one is all grey.
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN905569
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN907724

[darkshadow]

Damn, badass, thx both of you.
And i just finished building my zeta WEWT! :P ( its currently being badass in waverider mode).

[Meehlimo]

heres a pic of my zeta ver.2 http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/DSCN0088.jpg
My zeta test type and orginal zeta, gouf custom's just in there cuz its next to the two http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/DSCN0114.jpg
and this just for kicks :) http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/Mostseed1-144boxes.jpg

[Chris_Xion]

There's a Gouf Custom model?That MS is hot!I get the feeling that pict of your boxes is just the tip of the iceberg.You mostly buy HG 1/144s?

Oh...so,basically i can just snap em' and pose em' but i should add some finishing touches.Those Gundam markers aren't cheap.This hobby is expensive!

Since i've got Chaos,i'm considering Abyss.Hope it's as cool as Chaos...

[darkshadow]

here is mine, picture is extremely crappy though:
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/808/afbeelding03vj3.jpg
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/920/afbeeldingxv9.jpg

sandrock was just thrown in for comparison, since they are both 1/100.

[Meehlimo]

That aint bad u should do u panel lines tho it would make ur models look better.

[Chris_Xion]

Just wondering,i can only use Gundam Markers to paint the character models that come with the kits?(e.g. Kira Yamato 1/20 model in 1/100 Aile Strike)

[Meehlimo]

Not really u can use any paints u want as long as ur good with them.

[Chris_Xion]

Oh i suck with painting.Gundam markers...i don't have em' are they widely available?What types do they come in?Which do you usually use?

[Meehlimo]

They come in detail extra liek ultra fine tiped ones for panel lining and bigger tipped ones for big areas. Me personaly i have every gundam marker out on the market at the moment.
And most respectable gundam model stores sell the markers.

[Chris_Xion]

Oooo...i see,the thing is i'm from Penang and these markers are very hard to spot anywhere and the models usually have their prices jacked up due to (presumably) shipping costs.

Wondering,i've never heard a Gold Frame Amatsu in the manga,thought Minda Sahaku piloted the Gold Frame Amatu Mina Custom or somesuch

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

Wondering,i've never heard a Gold Frame Amatsu in the manga,thought Minda Sahaku piloted the Gold Frame Amatu Mina Custom or somesuch

They're the same thing haha.

[Chris_Xion]

I'm done with trivial questions.I'm truly sorry for sounding annoying by asking so many questions.Apologies

Finished my Chaos and now assembling Abyss.I'm starting to like custom decals cause' i painted the Chaos rifle and Abyss polearm in different colors.They're cool man!

[Meehlimo]

Theres nothing wrong with asking questions its only bad if u ask the same one more than once. If u have anymore feel free to ask im sure people will help u out as will i if i can.

[Chris_Xion]

I'll keep that in mind then,thanks.One thing's for sure,there's nothing as enriching as experience.After finishing 2 kits and now building Destiny,i think i've managed to grasp skills like lining panels and some painting.I still don't know how to sand the protrusions away,though,even after some googling on the internet.everytime i sand,the panels as a whole just change colour,so i gave up on sanding...

[-Providence-]

Oooo...i see,the thing is i'm from Penang and these markers are very hard to spot anywhere and the models usually have their prices jacked up due to (presumably) shipping costs.

Wondering,i've never heard a Gold Frame Amatsu in the manga,thought Minda Sahaku piloted the Gold Frame Amatu Mina Custom or somesuch

Lol... I'm from penang too... But I do more reading than posting in this forum... As I'm not really anything close to a professional... Either way... Buy from 'Prangin Mall'... Lol... The '1-stop's' shop is highly overpriced >.>... Even with the bloody membership card...

[Chris_Xion]

Check your inbox,just sent you a message.Nice to see a penangite in the forum:)

[Illrenmazou]

Blu Duel (http://taste.style.coocan.jp/hobby060921.htm)
Is this scratch build? It looks bulky

[Meehlimo]

No its the HG 1/144
also
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/1158842459625ei4.jpg

[Illrenmazou]

The Stargazer is equiped with a pistol!? It's made for space exploration right?

[Meehlimo]

Lol you obviously havent seen stage 3 yet.

[Illrenmazou]

Umm yeah XP

[darkshadow]

i got this badboy yesterday:
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN945071

totally awesome kit, will make some (crappy) pics soon.

edit:
omg evil cancel button, ill link the pics later, but anyway
i think im getting this one:
http://kakugo.org/gallery2/v/ZegaPain+Altair/
http://www.aaaanime.com/modelkits.asp?view=item&code=45072
i was hesitant about it, but then i saw the LEDS =D

also should i get this:
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN48287
cause the store here has one of them, and i was wondering if it was worth getting ( its like 60€ here)

[Meehlimo]

MG Strike Freedom
MG Strike Freedom is set to come out in December. It will be priced at 4800 yen.

YESSSS CAN U HEAR THE PARADES?????? THIS MADE MY YEAR!

From Gunota.

[Illrenmazou]

Let's hope this one really looks good since the other SF formats looks out of proportion. But since it's in MG so i think we sould'nt worry.

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

The MG strike freedom is now available for pre-ordering at HLJ. Just finished pre-ordering mines.

Also, what is this?
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN900741

[NomoZ]

Gunota update:
"Bandai will be releasing 2 version for the first batch. The Special Option Ver. will contain an original booklet, special option, and the MG kit."

http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~midori-b/newpic/nes-g0596.htm

P.S. waste of a MG

[Meehlimo]

I wonder what this special option will be....

[Chris_Xion]

The store that i usually frequent to let me see Bandai's upcoming releases just now.I saw all the Stargazer stuff,the Crossbone MG and some other quite interesting models:A blue Gundam F91,a re-release of the F71 G-Cannon(not sure if it's MG) and something i think i'm gonna buy when it's available,the Vigna Zirah or Vigna something i'm not sure about the name.It's a MS from the Crossbone Vanguard and it's metallic purple or maroon in color.Frikin awesome!

Anyone seen this stuff before?(except the Crossbone model previewed before)

[darkshadow]

Gunota update:
"Bandai will be releasing 2 version for the first batch. The Special Option Ver. will contain an original booklet, special option, and the MG kit."

http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~midori-b/newpic/nes-g0596.htm

P.S. waste of a MG

Indeed, waste of an MG, i'd rather have something like an MG red frame or something >_>.
But anyway, what about my previous question >_<?!

[RougeGundam]

I think they need to make a master grade Destiny Gundam, That would be really cool..

[Chris_Xion]

I'm still having difficulties swiveling my 1/144 Destiny's Wings of Light to the back,so i wouldn't say that's a good idea.MG Blue Frame Second G...now that would be cool!

[Meehlimo]

I want a MG strike freedom i always have i love that mech i also want destiny altho i despise shin his gundam is cool and about the wings swiveling on a MG they would move perfectly.

[Chris_Xion]

What about that question i asked earlier about the new products?Do you know anything about them?

[Meehlimo]

Yes a blue gundam f91 is comming out a strike iwsp MG strike freedom stragrazer the new bacue a MG gm sniper and a hg gm striker. I think thats about it for all the new stuff comming out.I think the kits ur talking about th eothr crossbone suits r the old injection kits they r terrible the seams dont even line up.

[darkshadow]

im so being ignored... T_T

[Harima Kenji]

im so being ignored... T_T
*pats darkshadow on the head*
there, there...

About the HG 1/60 Wing Zero:
It looks like a nice kit, but I don't know if it looks cool or not.. I have the PG 1/60 (still in box (>_<), shame on me..), so if you want the coolest looking one, you'd want the PG, but if you don't have the money for that (those PG's are expensive :( ) then the HG should be nice as well..

does that answer your question, or am I just blabbering like an old fool? :p

Edit: I just found out that the HG is NOT the Wing Zero Custom, but the normal Zero.. so if you want a big kit and like the original one, the HG is your choice..

[-Providence-]

MG Wing Zero Custom
:p
Something in between:- Not as expensive as a PG, but it looks better than the HG... (I think)

[Chris_Xion]

im so being ignored... T_T

Sorry if you felt left out,man.

Meehlimo,thanks for the info.But i'm positive about that metallic Crossbone suit and it's a new kit.I won't forget something like that.I'm getting some new kits:Astray Red Frame 1/144 and Blue Frame Second L 1/100 and i'd like to hear you guys' oppinions.

That Zegapain mech is very cool in the anime.I'm looking for that in the stores.

[Chris_Xion]

I got it!The new releases...

1/100 F71 G-Cannon
1/100 Blue F91
1/100 XM-06G Vigna Zirah(This one i'm gonna get)

[Harima Kenji]

Sorry if you felt left out,man.

I'm getting some new kits:Astray Red Frame 1/144 and Blue Frame Second L 1/100 and i'd like to hear you guys' oppinions.


The 1/100 Red and Blue 2ndL are on my to-get-list...

Why did you pick the 1/144 for the red frame?

[Meehlimo]

Yea the 1/144 red frame requires some pretty good painting skills for it to look like it does in the anime if your new to models why did you pick it.

[darkshadow]

thx for the reply's, yeah i might get the 1/60 if he still has it, gonna ask him to order that red and blue zeta's

[Chris_Xion]

Yea the 1/144 red frame requires some pretty good painting skills for it to look like it does in the anime if your new to models you did you pick it.

Well that's because it was real cheap when i saw it at the store.If this is the case i better preorder the 1/100 and wait for it.

[Meehlimo]

Bandaigave us our own english hobby site sweet eh? heres the link.
http://bandai-hobby.net/english/

From Gunota

[Harima Kenji]

That looks sweet :) tnx for the link.
The site isn't really big atm, but I hope that they'll make it into something sweet.

[Meehlimo]

Here some new pics for all you to love and adore
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/hs2006063dp3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/846_7_RRWYVi72ggm1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/846_8_ynoSJxjMdn36.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/untitled1lg9.jpg

And stargazer also:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/4543112467485_500.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/middle_1161242146.jpg

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

wait, so if you buy the normal MG strike freedom, then it doesn't come with a stand?

[Meehlimo]

No i think it does just a normal one.

[-Providence-]

Huh?
a "normal" MG strike freedom?
you mean there's an "abnormal" MG strike freedom as well?

[Meehlimo]

No Theres a special edition with gold plated joints and dragoon effect parts with a custom stand.

[-Providence-]

Oh... The one that costs approximately 2k yen more right?

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

Oh... The one that costs approximately 2k yen more right?

yep, 20 bucks extra.

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

the 1/100 saviour gundam just came out today at hlj.com, so if you didn't preorder it then order it now because it's currently in low stock.

Edit:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/AtHRunOwNZaLL/ban946730box.gif
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/AtHRunOwNZaLL/ban946730.jpg

[-Providence-]

correct me if i'm wrong but
Saviour doesn't come with a stand
But Bandai is releasing Legend's stand into the market for approximately 600-1000 yen a piece?

[Meehlimo]

If i knwo bandai is releasing the same stand that comes with the MG strke fredom so if thats the same one then yea its what ur talking about.

[Harima Kenji]

And can you use that stand with all kits, or just a select few?

[Meehlimo]

It depends on the tip of the stand and the bottom of the model i guess,

[-Providence-]

In other words...
Meehlimo doesn't know
:p :p :p
I suppose it should be made for the upcoming models from Seed Destiny
supposing there are more to come.
After all, Legend's stand (which is the one I assume they're gonna start selling) is compatible with Destiny, Strike Freedom as well as Infinite Justice, and now, I suppose, Saviour.

[Harima Kenji]

tnx for the info.. I was hoping that they could also be used on the Gundam Wing figures or older series. I'd still love to have a stand for my PG Wing Zero.. but I guess I'll have to make one myself :).

I have a question for the airbrushers here:
Where and how do you guys airbrush your kits? Do you do it outside the house, or also inside?
Does temperature matter when painting?

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

MG strike gundam with IWSP pack came out today at HLJ, if you didn't preorder it then get it now since it's currently in low stock.

EDIT:
picture of the HG stargazer model kit box.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/AtHRunOwNZaLL/dsc03859.jpg

[Meehlimo]

Im never one to say this but the box looks better than the model :/

[-Providence-]

Marketing strategy to catch attention
:p

[Psyke]

Gundam Modeling Tutorial for Busy People (http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/213/Gundam+Modeling+Tutorial+for+Busy+People+-+here%21/)

Great site. Do check it out. :)

[Harima Kenji]

That is indeed a good site :) nice and simple instructions.

Today my order of the PG Strike and Skygrasper arrived.. but the guy that sent it to me wanted to save shipping space, so he put the skygrasper box inside the Strike box.. and mixed up all the runners... took me a while to sort it out again :)

[NomoZ]

http://www.gundambase.com/community/news_view.asp?page=1&news_idx=459

[Harima Kenji]

That kit looks awesome :)
Is this a special version, or the normal one?
The stand looks sweet with those dragoon-holders

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

that one is the special edition version, the $70 dollar one, the one im getting :)

[Harima Kenji]

maybe a stupid question, but what exacly are the diffences with the regular one?
HLJ has the same images for both versions.

[Chris_Xion]

The 1/100 Saviour...some people have already complained a lot.They say it's too red and the beam rifle's too short.

The MG series is nearing it's 100th milestone.Guesses on what it should be?I don't think it's going to be the Hi-Nu,which will be among the next few MG releases.My hope is the R-Jarja,the MS in my pict,gets at least a HGUC treatment...it's so darned cool!(Does anybody know anything about this slick Axis Mecha?)

Finally,i want to ask,anyone tried the GFF or Zeonography series stuff?Is it good?

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

The 1/100 Saviour...some people have already complained a lot.They say it's too red and the beam rifle's too short.

too red? believe me, its the right color; if it was the color of Aegis or Justice model kits then it would look gay, and if it was darkish red then it wouldn't look like the Saviour from the anime.

[darkshadow]

Saviour is as red as can be, justice and aegis are purple/violet colored, so the kit looks perfectly fine

[Chris_Xion]

A good kit then?If it's good then i'll add it to my xmas shopping list

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

yep its good, was worth my money.

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

the MG strike freedom just came out at HLJ, so grab it now while its still in stock.
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN948083

[vejita613]

Fortunately, I was able to get my hands on the full burst mode. I cant wait to get it, but HLJ wont be able to process it until Jan. 4th....which I think is retarded but whatever.

But its good to know that Saviour is okay. I seriously need to get that and add it to my collection. Im also happy that I dont have to color it red like I did with both justices'.

[Harima Kenji]

The Full Burst Mode model is already discontinued at HLJ :(
Was that a very limited edition?

[vejita613]

Apparently so. But I reserved mine earlier this month. I wish I would have reserved another one but oh well. I dont have that much cash on me anyways.

The only complaint I have about FBM is that it doesnt have the WoL effect.

[Chris_Xion]

Crossbone Gundam X-3 Full Cloth just came out guys.Definitely worth it.The Muramasa Sword and the Peacock Smasher is so cool!

[Harima Kenji]

I can't find it on HLJ.. only the Ver.Ka one..

btw: Does anyone know if there are plans for a PG sword strike and launcher strike pack (IWSP would be cool too)?
I've read somewhere (maybe even in this thread) that they were in planning.. but it's been a while since the Aile striker pack came out in PG...
A PG sword Strike would be soooo sweet :)

[vejita613]

If youre talking about the Crossbone gundam, I think ver. KA is the only one available.

As for the PG launcher and sword strike packs, I hate to say this, but I kind of doubt it. But, then you never know.

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

He means this cross bone gundam.
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN948827

It's not released yet.

[vejita613]

Ah.

On another note from Gunota:

MG Strike Noir - March, 4,725 yen
HGUC Mass-Produced Gelgoog/Gelgoog Cannon - March, 1,680 yen
EX Model Hildolfr - 1/144, March, 7,140 yen
1/100 Akatsuki Full Set - w/ gold plating, March, 6,300 yen
HCM-Pro Gelgoog - Kuspen version, March, 2,100 yen
HCM-Pro Mass-Produced Gelgoog - IGLOO version, March, 2,100 yen
RRR SPT-LZ-00X-B Strengthened Layzner (aka New Layzner) - March, 4,200 yen

The next EMSiA is reported as Char's Gelgoog.

Personally, I think its too soon for a MG strike noir, but whatever. Im very interested in the Aka model, I just hope it has full dragoon effectsn (much like 1/144 SF).

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

wow, that akatsuki is pretty expensive o.O

[darkshadow]

MG strike noir? pff, why dont they just give us an MG destiny, or impulse, i would like that a lot more.

that akatsuki ( unfinished):
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4674/mgstrikenoir0sb.jpg
mg HiNu
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6233/mghinu0ha.jpg
crossbone full cloth:
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9687/fullcrossvw0.jpg
1/144 bucue
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8135/bucuexv7.jpg

[vejita613]

@athrun: Indeed, but then it does include both packs.

And from what I see so far, I like. I will definetly have to reserve this one.

[darkshadow]

*drool*
http://www.gundambase.com/imagedata/HI/HI2.JPG

[Chris_Xion]

Yes,i do mean the Crossbone Full Cross/Cloth.HLJ doesn't have it yet but apparently it's already in stores at Korea and my gunpla supplier says it's gonna be here at Malaysia in 2 weeks' to a month's time.

The Hi-Nu is also a gem.And they are also going to release a Physalis MLRS in HGUC form as well as a GM Quel AoZ version.

What kind of Akatsuki is that?It's not even gold!Not MG for 6300 yen?Who are they kidding?MG Strike Noir!Now THAT's what i call an early xmas present!

[vejita613]

Well its gold plated

[Chris_Xion]

Gold-plated for the retail version,that is.My mistake,that picture was a test shot of the Akatsuki.Of course it wasn't gold...

[Wren]

wait a minute-- you mean to tell me they are FINALLY making a full master-grade Hi Nu Gundam? or is that one of the conversion kits? well regardless its gonna be the next kit i get.

[Chris_Xion]

It's a real Hi Nu we're talking about.MG Hi-Nu Gundam with all the gimmicks associated with it.And if you're filthy rich,7000 yen won't be a problem.

I'm saving up for the more reasonable Full Cross and MG Strike Noir.They're on top of my MG list in the mean time.

[darkshadow]

Mechanical Files: Core Fighter Collection (from Bandai)
1 Box (8pcs), 4000 yen, due in March
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/mannyD_/corefighterswidbase.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4695/corefightersce9.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/mannyD_/corefighters.jpg

"Gundam Core Fighter Collection includes 10cm long versions of the original RX-78 core fighter, the GP01 core fighter, V Gundam's core fighter with core booster, Impulse Gundam's Core Splendor, and the G3 core fighter (recolor). Each comes with a stand, ships in March 2007"

[Chris_Xion]

Crap,no Crossbone Gundam core fighter

[AtHRunOwNZaLL]

MG crossbone gundam full cloth is out at HLJ, its in low stock right now.

[Chris_Xion]

Yeah,but it's quite a late addition.Hlj always have previews of upcoming models all the time but somehow they missed this one.

Does anyone have an interest in the upcoming DSSD Astray?I'm already getting a BuCUE

[Harima Kenji]

I'm saving up for the more reasonable Full Cross and MG Strike Noir.They're on top of my MG list in the mean time.
Will there be a MG Strike Noir, even without a HG 1/100?
The Full Cloth Crossbone looks really badass :)

Is it me, or does the Hi-Nu look like Freedom? (or does Freedom look like Hi-Nu?)
Is the Hi-Nu in Char's Counterattack? I don't remember the Nu being upgraded..

[Wren]

Hi-Nu is from the novel version of char's counterattack, beltorchikia's children or somethin like that.

[Chris_Xion]

I don't think the Hi Nu look like the Freedom at all.Maybe in the design concept,but those aren't even wings they're fin funnels.

And yes,there's an MG Strike Noir coming up after Hi Nu.It's scheduled for release in March or April.There's already a concept sketch of it posted on the Net.

[zhuzhu8376]

lucky me hehe i had got my hand on 1/100 MG CrossBone Gundam X-1 FullCloth, i had placed an order for 1/100 MG Hi-Nu , 1/100Mg StrikeNoir and 1/100 Akatsuki.....

This two month my wallet sure got holes

[darkshadow]

MG Strike Noir!

At first i was a bit dissapointed when i heard about this kit the first time, but it looks really good in the mg "katoki'ish" design that all recent MG's seem to be employing ( which is a good thing):
http://www.gundambase.com/imagedata/20070226new/MG%20Strike%20Noir/0.jpg
http://www.gundambase.com/imagedata/20070226new/MG%20Strike%20Noir/3.jpg
http://www.gundambase.com/imagedata/20070226new/MG%20Strike%20Noir/4.jpg
http://www.gundambase.com/imagedata/20070226new/MG%20Strike%20Noir/6.jpg
http://www.gundambase.com/imagedata/20070226new/MG%20Strike%20Noir/13.jpg

Pretty sweet.

Chars zaku MG ver 2.0:
http://www.hobby-midori.com/img/hbjilyouhou/pn-0719.JPG
3675 Yen

The next PG, Wing zero custom SE:
http://www.hobby-midori.com/img/hbjilyouhou/pn-0722.JPG
a whopping 31500 yen! Bound to be awesome though

The MG hi-nu is bound for release in may, and will be 7000 yen, im soo getting it!

[vejita613]

Yeah, but that stand doesnt come with strike noir if I remember correctly. Im still getting it, but i think thats kind of lame. I always thought that all MG models had stands (or atleast all the more recent ones).

[Harima Kenji]

I have no idea about whether or not it has a stand, but the kit looks awesome!

I'm also really curious how the Wing Zero Custom SE will be...

[Psyke]

Looks great! But I haven't been doing any kits for some time now, and I haven't got enough space left in my place to display more sets....

[vejita613]

Well I can say that it does not come with a stand with 100% certainty as I actually have it in my hands now. That being the case, I havent decided as to what pose to put it in once I complete it.

[zhuzhu8376]

i collected so many gundam model kits which i didn't have the time to airbrush it..... so for the time being won't be taking it anymore until i can find more space to store it.
*
1/100*MG*Hi-Nu*Gundam*
1/100*MG*Crossbone*Gundam*X-1*Full*Cloth*
1/100*Blaze*Zaku*Phantom*(Rey*Za*Burrel)*
1/100*Saviour*Gundam*
1/100*Legend*Gundam*
1/100*Infinite*Justice*Gundam*
1/100*Strike*Freedom*Gundam*
1/100*Destiny*Gundam*
1/100*Gunner*Zaku*Warrior*Lunamaria*
1/100*Force*Impulse*Gundam*
1/100*Gundam*Astray*Gold*Frame*Amatsu
1/100 MG MSA-0011 Ex-S Gundam
1/100*MG*Zeta*Gundam*Ver.*2*
1/100*MG*Gundam*Mk-II*Ver*2*AEUG*
1/60 Perfect Grade Wing Gundam Zero Custom
1/100 MG Wing Gundam Zero Endless Waltz Ver
1/100*MG*Strike*Freedom*Gundam*Full*Burst*Mode*
1/100*Gundam*Astray*Blue*Frame*
1/100*MG*Crossbone*Gundam*X-1*Ver.*Ka*
1/100*MG*Gundam*F91*
1/100*MG*Freedom*Gundam*
1/100*MG*Strike*Gundam*IWSP*
1/100*Wing*Gundam*Ver.*Ka*
1/100*MG*FAZZ*(Sentinel*Version)*
1/400*Gundam*GP03*vs*Neue*Ziel*
1/100*Freedom*Gundam*
1/100*Aile*Strike*Gundam*
1/144*HG*Meteor*Unit*+*Freedom*Gundam*
1/400*Meteor
1/60*Strike*Freedom*Gundam*(Lightning*Edition)*
1/144*HG*Strike*Noir*Gundam*
1/144*HG*Stargazer*Gundam*
1/100*MG*Strike*Noir*Gundam*
1/100*Providence*Gundam*
1/100*Akatsuki*Gundam*Full*Set*
1/144*HGUC*Gundam*GP02A*Type-MLRS*Physalis*
1/100 MG Z Gundam 3 White Unicorn Color Version

[vejita613]

For those who dont know by now, the 100th Master Grade will be Turn A Gundam.

[Chris_Xion]

To add to those news, several upcoming models (and i know i'm outdated on some, terribly):

June:
1/144 HGUC Gundam Ground Type

July:
1/144 HGUC Blue Destiny Unit 1
1/144 HGUC Zock
1/144 HGUC Zeon Amphibia Set (Acguy, Z'Gok, Gogg)

August:
1/144 HGGS GOUF Ignited Yzak Joule Custom (Terracosmo should be very happy about this)

September:
1/144 Gundam Excia- Not sure if it's HG or NG, but i'll probably wait for the 1/100 version which they'll most probably make

Others:
1/144 HGGS Blaze ZAKU Phantom Dearka Elsman Custom

Rumors:
MG 101: Destiny Gundam

[Harima Kenji]

I read on HLJ.com that Strike Freedom Full Burst Mode will have a restock...so If anyone still wants it, order now :P

[vejita613]

Been there, got that. Waiting for zeta 2.0 now.

[Harima Kenji]

I'm still thinking of getting it.. just because this version is so damned badass.
But I also think that it's quite expensive..
I hate dilemmas

[vejita613]

Oh dont get me wrong, its a great model. I have both versions and full burst mode >>> normal version for sure.

[darkshadow]

mg zeta 2.0 is def worth the money, i got it a few months ago.

[Harima Kenji]

Same here.. I have MG Zeta v2 for a couple of months now...but it's still untouched in the box :p
I know what I'm going to do this summer...I have about 10+ kits that need building and painting..

[vejita613]

Yeah, ive heard nothing but good things about zeta 2. Bad thing is that it may possibly be the last model I get for a while since I just bought a new car =/

[Harima Kenji]

My wallet is not goint to like this, but:
I've ordered Strike Freedom Full Burst Mode.

And now that I'm watching G Gundam, I'm thinking of picking up some of the MGs of that series..
- Shining Gundam
- God Gundam
- Master Gundam
Luckily for me those MGs are really cheap.. a MG for the price of a HG.

But my to-buy list just keeps growing :(

[vejita613]

I actually have the god gundam in hyper mode (my first gundam actually =D) and I really like it. It has really good posability (too bad i broke its right arm while building it) just be sure to have a screwdriver because youll need it.

[darkshadow]

Some big pics, so ill just link em
i recently got the mg strike freedom ( will get full burst later), and i have to say, its the best MG ive build so far, i never really liked SF, but its just sexy as an mg:

http://ds.armed.us/3.jpg
crossbone
http://ds.armed.us/4.jpg
groupshot
http://ds.armed.us/5.jpg
GFF zeta II
http://ds.armed.us/6.jpg

[Harima Kenji]

I happened to stumble on this sweetness:
http://wonderexcellence.sub.jp/gallery/wsfa1/wsfa1.htm (has 4 pages)
This guy has lots more models, and some of his creations have been posted here in the past if I remember correctly..

[Meehlimo]

wow i keep hearing more and more rumors of destiny being MG 101 ani just saw sum pics... heres hoping! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ShinGundam/preview02.jpg


Edit: its been confirmed the next MG is infact Destiny :D

[Harima Kenji]

Nice.. I liked the design, but I didn't buy the HG version because I hoped to see a MG sometimes..

[vejita613]

$60 is a high price just to get the WoL, but Ill pay for it as thats the only thing that I didnt like about the HG. But it better look extremely good.

[darkshadow]

when you guys say HG plays also say the size.... cause the 1/144 HG has the WoL, the 1/100 doesn't.

[bagandscalpel]

when you guys say HG plays also say the size.... cause the 1/144 HG has the WoL, the 1/100 doesn't.
Ara~? I was under the impression that HG is defined to be 1/144 and MG is 1/100... If I'm wrong, I want to see this 1/100 HG.

[darkshadow]

1/144 (NG)
1/144 HG
1/100 (HG)
1/100 MG
1/60 (S)HG (S since its better then HG, but not close to MG)
1/60 PG

Thats how the sizes work.
1/100 destiny: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN934111
1/144 HG destiny: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN939091

and yes 1/100's ARE HG, it's not necessary to point out, they stopped naming the 1/100 HG's after the gundam wing kits (which say HG on the box).

[Psyke]

Took some pics of my models and figures collection. Too bad Gundams only occupy 2 levels. :D

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/1498/dscf4436ld3.jpg

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1339/dscf4434kw3.jpg

[Harima Kenji]

I can only think of 1 word: Wow!

[darkshadow]

thats a nice collection, but damn GARO?! I hate you now, out of pure envy :(

[Meehlimo]

LOL damn!!! psyke nice weird i always thought u had more gundam models than me i have like 280 plus and still growing...

[Psyke]

I've still got some kits lying around, and never got around getting them out of their box. Most of the time these days I'm just collecting Kamen Rider and Ultraman figures. And of course.... Garo! Haha it's the best tokusatsu show in recent years.

[darkshadow]

Man i have to agree on that, but wasn't there only one season and that movie (god that was awesome)?
Is there any place online where i could purchase some garo figures, with international shipping?

[Psyke]

You can try www.hobbylinkjapan.com, but I'm not sure if the Garo items are sold out, since there are lots of Garo fans out there. The White Makai Knight was just released this month, so chances are high that you can still get it. And yeah the movie rocked.

[Harima Kenji]

Somewhere last week I was fed up with just having my kits unbuilt in my room.
In 4-5 days I've built almost all my kits. Since most of them were 1/100 HG, that was pretty easy. Building the kits started te become a small obsession. I spent hours on end building. My neck didn't like that. I was forced to take a day off to restore the feeling in my neck.. not funny, I guarantee.

The MG kits were amusing, great detail, but not too hard to build. They just take longer.
Yesterday I started with PG Wing Zero Custom. When I saw the hands, I couldn't stop drooling. I just couldn't help myself and made both arms/hands 'give the finger'.

The irritation started today...The legs were completed without much trouble, although it took me a while to figure out what the springs were for.
The bad luck started when I started with the waist part. I attached a piece wrong, and tried to remove it... SNAP! It took a while to realize that I just broke a part of an expensive PG kit.
Luckily some glue could undo the damage, and now it's as strong as ever :).

It wasn't until I started with the wings that I wanted to start throwing stuff. I can't understand how somebody can think of a construction with spring like thingies that just refuse to stay in the place where they belong. When I finally got both of the wings working like they should (they should release a bigger part of the wing when the wing is raised), I heard the now familliar sound of a spring-thingie that shot out of it's place.
What happened then almost caused me to cry.. I tried to open the wing to redo the springs.. when once again I heard the bone crunching sound of breaking plastic. I almost broke the wing in half. It now has an annoying crack somewhere halfway. The wing was só stuck that it just wouldn't let go anymore.
After saying some words that will get me banned here I managed to fix the springs. Only to find out that the other wing also stopped functioning. This time it opened up like it should. Tomorrow I'm gonna glue those stupid springs in place so they will never be able to shoot loose again.
The sad conclusion of today: I mutilated a PG kit that cost me about €200..

Now I'm getting a bit scared to start with my PG Strike and Skygrasper kits.

Is it just me, or does everybody have problems with braking part every now and then?

Total damage report:
Broke the pin on the Shield of Wing Ver.Ka -> fixed with glue.
Broke a part in the body near gattling guns of Wing ver. Ka -> didn't influence the stability and you can't see it.. no probs.
Broke the upper part or the leg of MG Zeta 2.0 -> glue fixed it
Almost broke a whole wing in PG W.Zero Custom -> Ever with glue you can see the scar.. I'll see if I can fix that by filling it up or something.
Broke a pin in another wing of PG W.Zero Custom -> Doesn't influence stability and you don't see it, so no big deal.

It looks like I'm better at wrecking kits then building them...

Have you guys ever had building disasters?

[darkshadow]

i only broke the arm connection on my zeta 2.0, but it wasn't even during building, i had it posed so damn long, that when i tried to move the arm, it didnt want to :P, it just broke after i forced it a bit, then i used some crazy glue and its back on again.

Oh and i broke the stand of my strike freedom abit, although its no big deal at all.

[Harima Kenji]

All my kits are built now, and Strike Freedom Full Burst is so cool it's insane! I did manage to kill the standard.. luckily not the one with the dragoons, but the normal one. I don't know how I can fix it, but I'll try to make it healthy again.

I'm wondering about something:
The PG Strike has a feature that I can't place in the anime: The Full Hatch Open.
It looks really cool and all, but I kinda miss the function. When I look at it only one thing comes to mind: Hyper mode.

I want to paint the Strike Freedom FBM with the same shiny gold parts as the hands etc, but I can't find the color that matches it the best. HLJ doesn't list any of the gold paint, only markers. Anyone have an idea?

Btw: I really hope that the other weapon packs will be released for PG Strike.. Both the kit itself and the Skygrasper are designed to mount them. It would be a waste not to use it.

ps. I found this on HLJ: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN948215
This looks really cool. Does anyone have one of these?

[vejita613]

Yes, I have a few action bases. Theyre pretty much the same things that you get with strike freedom FBM. Theyre actually pretty handy to have. Ive used them for various models such as 1/100 Saviour and 1/100 Wing Zero. I plan to get more of them so that all my models will have a stand of some sort.

[Harima Kenji]

So they really work on all models?

[vejita613]

As far as I have been able to determine, yes.

[Harima Kenji]

Found this one:
http://www.gundambase.com/community/news_view.asp?page=1&news_idx=681
looks really nice :)
Don't know if it can hold 1/100s too..

My wallet is not going to like my actions again, but I ordered at HLJ:

Order 1:
Astray Red Frame 1/100
Action Base Black X 2

Order 2:
MG Destiny Special edition
Action Base Black X 2

I ordered separately, because sometimes the customs here forget to apply taxes to items that are just above the minimum amount that applies to tax. (around €22)

[Psyke]

These official stands from Bandai are great. They are of good material, and balance well. More over, they're also much cheaper than those 3rd party stands which use metal pieces. I believe there are 1/100 versions too, so do keep a look out.

[Harima Kenji]

The 'Action Base 1' is for 1/144, 1/100 (incl. MG).. but I couldn't see it in the description of the 'Action base 2'.

The Action Base Char Version is also very cool if you have a MS piloted by Char.

Something totally different:
Do any of you guys make custom parts for your Models?
I have again broken one of the 'V' things of MG Zeta V2.0. The material is really fragile, so I'm thinking of making one myself. I also want to make custom twin beam-saber holds for the MGs of Freedom and Strike Freedom FBM, since I think that the joined holds are way too long.

I'm wondering just how hard that is..

Edit: Does anyone have any experience with ordering spare parts?
I killed an important part of the foot of Zeta v2.0 and repair is nearly impossible..

[Harima Kenji]

Sorry for the double post, but this looks just awesome:
http://www.hlj.com/images/ban/ban951244.jpg

MG Destiny Special edition.
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN951244

[vejita613]

what the heck are those clear pieces on the left side of the stand?

As per referrence to your situation with the spare parts, I have not had any experience in ordering spare parts. I did not think it was possible to be honest.

[darkshadow]

Oh my lord, that looks fking crazy, *gets*

[Harima Kenji]

Does anyone already received the Destiny Extreme Burst Mode?

Mine hasn't shipped yet, but that can be b/c I have other items in my order that are not in stock. And in December the last item will be in stock :'(
The Destiny EBM is discontinued at HLJ, so I'm a bit scared :(

[vejita613]

I wouldnt be. Same thing happend with strike freedom and look what happened.

[Harima Kenji]

(what happened? You bought the normal version and received the FBM too?)

[vejita613]

Nope. Actually i bought both, but what I mean is FBM was "discontinued" after a few weeks of being on the shelf but it was eventually restocked. So youll get your EBM destiny, it just may take some time.

[Harima Kenji]

I see.. Guess I'll just have to be patient :p

How long do those Gundam markers work btw? I have mine about 6 months now, not used thát much, but it's run dry already. Is this normal? Or is there a way to spark it back to life?

I finally started working on painting my 1/144 Tallgeese as a guinea pig for my painting skillz. (I'd hate myself if I'd screw up a MG/PG so I took a cheap 1/144 model to play with and get used to painting)
The waist+legs+shield look sweet now, but I was just planning to start lining today :(
Guess I'll go paint the upper part now.
I'll post some pictures when I'm done with the whole kit.

And HLJ is down because of the moving of the server to the new warehouse.

btw: Is anyone able to play the movie that they have on the temp site? IE doesn't load it, and Firefox needs a plugin, but it doesn't know which one..

[Meehlimo]

I got my special eddition destiny its one nice kit the legs tho r one pain in the ass thats fror sure :(

In other news i renectly grabbed the 1/144 exia its one sweet ass model :D

I have pics of both i post em when i get a chance

[Psyke]

The 1/100 and 1/60 scale Exia will also be released soon.

[Harima Kenji]

I have a bit of a weird question:
Does anyone of you have an upainted 1/144 Tallgeese? Preferably without the stickers.
My painted one is nearly finished, but I forgot to take a picture of it before I started, so I don't have a clear idea just hów much better it has become.
I want to make a website with pictures of the kits before and after painting.

[Phoenix20578]

Took some pics of my models and figures collection. Too bad Gundams only occupy 2 levels. :D

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/1498/dscf4436ld3.jpg

:eek:
Psyke, do you seriously have a model of every Super Sentai Red Character? If you do, then you are clearly a bigger sentai dork than me and I bow down to you greatness.

Edit: I think your missing Gekired in there.

BTW, love the Garo Figures there. Winged Garo is insanly badass
<3 Garo

[Psyke]

Well, I wasn't much of a serious Sentai fan until recently, partly due to Gekirangers. And yeah, I have the first 30 Red rangers, except for Geki Red as you have pointed out. But I didn't buy them separately. They came together in a complete package to celebrate last year's 30th anniversary. Good to see a Sentai fan here though!

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8695/30hy6.jpg

And just to keep this post from getting out of point, 1/60 Gundam Exia has just been released in Japan.

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6647/309zq5.jpg

[Ryllharu]

Too bad there's no anime reference to paint on your own battle damage. The Gundams of 00 haven't had any competition thus far.

[Phoenix20578]

Well, I wasn't much of a serious Sentai fan until recently, partly due to Gekirangers. And yeah, I have the first 30 Red rangers, except for Geki Red as you have pointed out. But I didn't buy them separately. They came together in a complete package to celebrate last year's 30th anniversary. Good to see a Sentai fan here though!

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8695/30hy6.jpg


Heh, Gekiranger is a great Sentai. I havent seen one that good in quite some time. And Im not surprised so much about that collectors set. Bokenger was the 30th anniversary, so they were bound to release something like that.

As for Exia, unless they come out with another model for Setsuna to pilot,which judging by the last 6 Gundam series probly will happen, that will probly be the last model they release for it.

[Psyke]

Yup, Gekiranger turned me into a sentai figure collector, and hence I started collecting their figures too. I wasn't too fond of the previous few series though, and couldn't finish Boukenger.

Here's my Geki collection (along with some Kamen Rider Den-O figures):

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7818/dscf5473ne6.jpg

[Phoenix20578]

Yup, Gekiranger turned me into a sentai figure collector, and hence I started collecting their figures too. I wasn't too fond of the previous few series though, and couldn't finish Boukenger.

Yea, Boukenger wasnt as good as alot of the previous sentai. The story was lacking so much, it was hard to finish. Some of the previous sentais were great thou. Dairanger, Hurricaneger, Dekaranger, and Kakuranger are among my favs. :cool:




http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7818/dscf5473ne6.jpg

Make sure you look your doors at night or I will apear and those figures will disappear :p

[Harima Kenji]

I saw on HLJ today that the MG Destiny EBM will be back in stock this month.. so order if you want it :)

Hope it is in stock soon, so I can have a great yule present :) The 1/100 Astray Red Frame should also get back in stock this month :) hopefully they'll combine them..saves me shipping.

[darkshadow]

Jumbo Grade? holy crap:
http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10065962a.jpg

and MG unicorn, first MG to feature "Revoltech joints", supposedly a great improvement for extreme posing:
http://akibahobby.net/2007/12/mg_unicorn_sample.html
http://akibahobby-b.sakura.ne.jp/2007/12/11/u002.jpg

[Harima Kenji]

The Jumbo Grade is like 1/30 scale, right?
I wonder what the level of detail is. About HG or more like PG.
Too bad they aren't model kits.. just models :)

MG Destiny EBM shipped yesterday :)

[Illrenmazou]

Sorry to disappoint you dark, but MG Unicorn's articulation of the knee joint is very hampered. But I guess the level of detail and the transformation makes up for the flaws.

[darkshadow]

I didnt say articulation, i said extreme posing, holding a certain pose for a long time without wear or holding objects that would normally be too heavy, also i just made a note about the type of joints, not the unicorn itself, that is most likely a design choise.

[Harima Kenji]

The next thing they should improve is the hands. The grip of HG in particular is horrible. Getting them to hold a gun or staff can be a pain. Even with MG kits I have that problem.

[bagandscalpel]

The next thing they should improve is the hands. The grip of HG in particular is horrible. Getting them to hold a gun or staff can be a pain. Even with MG kits I have that problem.
But with models of those scales, isn't it usually the case that the fingers joints work in tandem with unit-specific inserts in both hands and equipment to provide "grip?"

As far as that goes, I, at least, don't see any problem with them; unless you are suggesting that HGs and MGs be equipped with fully-functional fingers.

[Harima Kenji]

Not really.. the HG models I have from Gundam Wing simply cannot hold their weapons. Deathscythe (and Hell Custom) can't hold his scythe properly, Shenlong and Nataku can't hold their weapons either. The HG Aegis from Seed has pre-shaped hands, so that doesn't really count.
For the MGs the same thing applies. They do have attachment points for the guns and beamsabers, but especially the guns are mostly too heavy to really stay in their place. I found this with Strike Freedom FBM to be especially true. The guns let go really soon, and it's almost impossible to make him hold his gun when it's combined.
It could be that I need more patience or I'm doing something wrong, but this is my experience.

Individual fingers like the PGs would be great, although I think they'll snap easily.

But I'm happy that Bandai did something to the joints of the kits. The elbow joints of the HG Wing ones are so bad that it is saddening.

[bagandscalpel]

Not really.. the HG models I have from Gundam Wing simply cannot hold their weapons. Deathscythe (and Hell Custom) can't hold his scythe properly, Shenlong and Nataku can't hold their weapons either. The HG Aegis from Seed has pre-shaped hands, so that doesn't really count.
For the MGs the same thing applies. They do have attachment points for the guns and beamsabers, but especially the guns are mostly too heavy to really stay in their place. I found this with Strike Freedom FBM to be especially true. The guns let go really soon, and it's almost impossible to make him hold his gun when it's combined.
It could be that I need more patience or I'm doing something wrong, but this is my experience.
All right, I've just finished up the MG FAZZ (sans hypah mega lazer), and I think I'm inclined to have to agree with you, now. Despite the fact that posing the arms on that thing is a pain, it cannot seem to support the weight of the double laser cannon past a certain height when held by hand (attached to the arm, it's fine).

[Harima Kenji]

After a long time I finally found the time to finish painting my 1/144 Tallgeese.
Here are some pictures:
front:
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb304/Foo-young-hi/TallgeeseFront-Small.jpg

back:
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb304/Foo-young-hi/TallgeeseBack-Small.jpg

Gun: (on the right you can see the customised closed up shield.)
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb304/Foo-young-hi/TallgeeseGun-Small.jpg

Guntip: (I made the tip open again, like it is supposed to be.)
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb304/Foo-young-hi/TallgeeseGuntip-Small.jpg

Customised parts: (I closed up the openings from the hip armor and the back skirt, so it looks more solid.)
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb304/Foo-young-hi/Tallgeesecustomised-Small.jpg


Constructive criticism is welcome.
Be gentle, since it is my first painted plamo :p

I'm not too happy with my marker-skills, but from a little distance you don't see any flaws at all.

[Psyke]

Good first attempt. I prefer my paint matte rather than glossy, but I guess it's a matter of preference. I'm not sure if it would help, but here's the guide (http://ultranosekai.50webs.com/gundamguide.htm) I wrote a long time back, for people begining to paint their Gundams.