Gundam Seed Model Kits from Bandai

[vejita613]

MG Gelgoog Ver. 2.0 - mass-production type, April
MG Strike Gundam + Sword Striker & Launcher Striker - April, 5,250 yen
HG Gundam Nadleeh - April, 1,260 yen
HG Gundam Throne Drei - April, 1,680 yen
BB Senshi Sangokuden Koumei Re-GZ - April, 630 yen
In Action!! Offshoot Guren Mk II - Summer
In Action!! Offshoot Gloucester - Cornelia custom, Summer
GFF Gundam Mk III - May



.........yet another strike MG.

[Harima Kenji]

Wish they made the PG parts of the Sword and Launcher Striker packs..PG IWSP would rule too..


The 1/100 Gundam 00 kits, are they HG?
The 1/100 Virtue can turn into Nadleeh.. looks really sweet. :)

[Harima Kenji]

Is nobody model-kitting anymore? What happened to this topic?

edit: Found this today: Master Grade Force Impulse (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN954498)

[vejita613]

Actually, Ive been rather busy lately putting together 4 MGs (wing gundam ka, nu gundam metallic coating, MK II ver 2 and cross bone full cloth). Im going to order hyper mode master gundam and I have MG impulse and 1/100 overflag on pre-order.

[Harima Kenji]

That's the spirit!

I've ordered:
MG God Gundam
MG Shining Gundam
MG Master Gundam
MG Gundam Spiegel
MG Qubeley
HG Saviour

Kinda sucks that the 'anime head' extra for Master Gundam im discontinued at HLJ.. looked sweet :)

[Phoenix20578]

Good first attempt. I prefer my paint matte rather than glossy, but I guess it's a matter of preference.

I have to agree with that. I havent done any in a while (money's been tight) But the matte paint works better. For me, the gloss paint show off way too many imperfections that were made during the painting and assembaly process.

[Harima Kenji]

I'll give matte a try when painting my 1/144 D. Hell.

edit: after painting the legs in white paint, I found that it's not a smoothe as I had with the gloss paint.. does this go away?
(I paint by hand, no airbrush)

[bagandscalpel]

Currently in the midst of putting together the HG Buster, which is taking far longer than it should, since this is the first time I've had to paint every piece, just about (damn set of five sounded like a good deal at the time...). Will be ordering the MG Sazabi in due time.

[darkshadow]

I was actually putting together MG master gundam, but then school work caught up with me again, so ive only finished the arms so far.

But yeah MASTER GRADE FORCE IMPULSE OMGAWD!! >_>

[vejita613]

Kinda sucks that the 'anime head' extra for Master Gundam im discontinued at HLJ.. looked sweet :)
Yeah I dont know....I mean it looks cool in a way but it also looks kind of freaky too.

BTW future plans are to get MG musha gundam and the new RX-78 whenever they come out.

...and i still have my fingers crossed for MG Double X and ZZ 2.0.

[Harima Kenji]

ZZ 2.0 sounds sweet :)
Still whining for the other Striker packs in PG... MG is a good start, but I want the loose packs for my PG.

[vejita613]

Well ZZ 2.0 is just a wish of mine, nothing more unfortunately. Atleast, for now...

I thought that PG version of strike also had the other packs as well? Though I wonder how well the other packs would sell in PG since its already so expensive right now to get a PG strike in the first place. Dont get me wrong, I think it would be cool but I have a feeling they (bandai) want to think of the business side of things before they release something like that.

[Harima Kenji]

PG Strike has the Aile Striker pack that comes with a Skygrasper.. If they release the other 2 packs with a Skygrasper, I'd be happy. Doubt it'll happen, though..

[vejita613]

Yeah, we really havent see much more done with PG as it is anyways.

http://www.figure.fm/post/13516/Master%20Grade%20Impulse/

Another picture of MG impulse (straight build). Doesnt look too bad at all. Apperently the V on the chest as well as the vulcan cannons are molded parts.

[vejita613]

MG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0 - Summer
MG Shin Musha Gundam - June, 5,250 yen
1/100 Tieren Ground Type - June, 2,730 yen
1/100 Gundam Astraea Type F - June, 2,940 yen
1/100 Gundam Avalanche Exia - July, 2,940 yen
BB Senshi Sangokuden Kanpei Gundam - June, 630 yen

Reported dates for the following (not quite 100% confirmed):
HG GN-X - July

Finally some news about rx-78 ver 2.0. My guess is that it will come out after musha gundam (july or august). And speaking of musha gundam, that will be a nice birthday present :)

As for the rest, Im suprised theyre doing so many of the 00 varients. Not really much into those but Im sure theyll appease some fans out there.

[Harima Kenji]

Anyone know if any high grade 1/100 kits are announced? or are the non-grades HG quality? (like the SEED ones)
I really want those kits, but I'll wait for possible MGs..

[vejita613]

Um...I think the ones listed there are "HG". Not really too sure about it though. If theyre anything like the other 1/100 00 models then I would consider them HG.

[bagandscalpel]

Um...I think the ones listed there are "HG". Not really too sure about it though. If theyre anything like the other 1/100 00 models then I would consider them HG.
Is that what they're officially known as? I always assumed that the HG, MG, and PG labels were used on the high-detail models for the 1/144, 1/100, and 1/60 scales respectively and everything else was just unmarked. Didn't know they were interchangeable between scales.

[darkshadow]

since gundam wing kits, ALL 1/100, unless stated otherwise, are to be considered HG, just like all 1/144, unless stated otherwise, are to be considered NO grade.

[Harima Kenji]

Dumb question:
While reposing my Zeta Ver.2.0 into wave rider mode, I noticed something on the wings.
When in wave rider, left and right of the crotch area are 2 parts that are connected into the wings with polycaps. This makes me wonder: shouldn't this kit have full landing gear? To me, it looks like those removable parts are the bottom parts of the landing gear, yet I can't find any parts that can extend them so the wave rider can stand on them. Is this left out?

[vejita613]

I never really noticed that before, but I dont recall any sort of extentions included with the unit. I suppose one can build their own custom extentions, but personally I just use the stand.

In other news....I saw this from gunota just this afternoon:

New SEED MG for Fall
An announcement at the end of the Phase-Impulse MG Edition video says a new Gundam SEED MG kit will be coming in the Fall. Though the actual MS name isn't given, the background color scheme of the announcement strongly suggests one of Athrun's MS, with the frontrunner on Japanese boards being the Infinite Justice Gundam.


Personally Id perfer the Justice rather than IJ simply because the IJ 1/100 scale was pretty good as is. At the same time, Justice 1/100 was pretty horrid and is in serious need of a MG. My only problem would be if/when it does come out, Id have to go back and paint it red again (I dont care much for the justice models being pink.....-ish). That is, unless they do it for me.

[Harima Kenji]

I can't think of anything else that can get a MG in the SEED universe than Justice or IJ....I mean, what other kit can it be?

[vejita613]

The druggie suits. I personally wouldnt mind a MG Gaia myself.

[Harima Kenji]

The druggie suits. I personally wouldnt mind a MG Gaia myself.
They should at leas make 1/100's of those..1/100 Gaia would own.. Abyss would too.. I see now reason why only Chaos would get a 1/100 HG.. was he more popular?

I doubt it will be Saviour..but Justice/IJ would be more logical..

[vejita613]

I agree, they should finish off the other two druggie suits with 1/100s. But I guess its kind of too late now. Maybe they were planning on doing it but maybe chaos didnt sell too well so they decided not to go through with the other two. Who knows.

http://www.bandai-hobby.net/english/item.html

So I guess its offical....Musha Gundams frame is based on RX-78 OYW ver. I dont see how thats possible though since in the game Musha is pretty large compared to the other gundams. I was expecting him to be atleast the size of Nu gundam (or even slightly bigger).

On a side note, my mg impulse and 1/100 overflag are on their way :D But I still need to finish off Hi-Nu first.......

[Harima Kenji]

I hope to receive my MG Impulse next week...it was sent about 8 days ago.
I've ordered more kits last week:
EX Archangel
MG Gundam Alex
HG Providence 1/100
HG G-Falcon+Gundam XX

MG Musha on pre-order and thinking about HGUC The-O..

[vejita613]

Yeah Ive got musha on order as well.

Hey let me know how that providence goes. Ive been considering getting him for a while but Ive been hesitant. I doubt well ever see a MG version though...

[Harima Kenji]

That's why I bought the providence.. I prefer MG releases, so I wait a while before buying HGs.
I'm waiting for some Gundam 00 MGs before I start buying..
When I get the providence I'll tell you how it is.

[darkshadow]

i def need to get that mg impulse, but i also want to get this:
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN952362

[darkshadow]

yes double post, but i finally got this baby:
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3151/pic0016bd1.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic0016bd1.jpg)
I almost got the mg hi NU instead, but then i saw this one hidden in plain sight ( i just overlooked it >_>) and just had to buy it. It was also 15€ cheaper so thats good.
Still need to build master gundam though :x

[Harima Kenji]

Nice :)
Still on my to-buy-list.

[vejita613]

Yeah I got both unicorn and hi nu (which I STILL havent finished). I kinda liked unicorn (especially since it didnt need any of the polycaps like regular gunpla). But there were one or two things I didnt like about it...although its been forever since I built it so I cant exactly remember what they were anymore.

BTW, I remember reading back a few months ago about how RX-78 was supposed to have "new technology". But, when I look at pictures of it and such, I dont really see anything on there thats "new". Anyone know anything on this?

[Harima Kenji]

Don't know...wasn't it the Unicorn that had something new?
I don't know if anyone posted this yet, but Iread somewhere that there will be an MG RX-78 Version2.. maybe that one will be different?

[vejita613]

Well unicorn was unique in that it didnt use polycaps whatsoever. I thought it made it fun to build but like i said there were some negative qualties about it that I dont remember off the top of my head.

And yeah, theres an rx-78 version 2.0 coming out in July. Thats the one I was referring to in my previous post. There was some sort of announcement a few months ago that it was supposed to have "revolutionary technology" but it was never talked about since.

Anyways, heres a look at it:

http://www.1999.co.jp/image/10072610a/20/1

Theres several other pictures of it out there, mostly comparing the pervious MG rx-78s to ver. 2.0. Either way Im planning on getting it.

[Harima Kenji]

Hmz.. a couple of Action Bases 1 have arrived last week, and I want to put the 1/100 Saviour on it, but I can't find a upper part that fits in the crotch area.. does it exist, or should I use the 'simple' ones that go around the crotch?

[vejita613]

I just use the four pronged ones that go around it myself. Then again I had it in mobile armor mode too.

[darkshadow]

yeah after like 3 months ive finally had the time to finish it:
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7681/pic0002wv7.th.jpg (http://img507.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic0002wv7.jpg)
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/7403/pic0003hi1.th.jpg (http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic0003hi1.jpg)
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9034/pic0004jc2.th.jpg (http://img507.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic0004jc2.jpg)

awesome kit though, since it uses screws it feels very sturdy.

[Harima Kenji]

The master Gundam is one amazing kit :) The only downpart about the MG is that it can't use the cloack with it's wings.

[Harima Kenji]

As promised, a small review on the 1/100 Providence Gundam.
First off I really like this kit. It's no MG, so movability is less, but normal 'HG' posability.
Assembly is easy, like all HG's. I never really studied the Providence in the series, so I was surprised how cool it acturally looks.
- The head has the same mask that Raww has. I never noticed this before, so i was pleasantly surprised. It looks really badass. It radiates evil.

- The chest is massive. It's about 150% the size of an average MS (if not bigger) and the tubes attached to it really add to the coolness.

- The arms and legs are standard for 'HG' releases, so they are good. The hands are the 2 part hands that are made to hold the gun. No movable fingers.

- The armaments are way more numerous then I thought. I thought that it only had 3 DRAGOONs (the big round ones), so when I saw that there were 11 funnels I was psyched. I'm still working on a way to display it with the detached DRAGOONs like the Strike Freedom FBM does. That'll look sick.
The beamrifle/cannon looks great. The handle is made in such a way that it can be posed on the shoulder by simply adjusting the angle of the handle.
The beam saber-unit is nice as well. I didn't remember this from the series, so it was a surprise.

I can only conclude that this is a very nice kit that'll look great on a shelf fighting the Freedom.
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The MG Impulse (which is very cool) and the MG Alex had a sort of contest thingies inside the box.. anyone an idea what it is about? (even if it is for japan only, i'd love to know :p)

A thing I found out in the kit of the G-falcon unit with the Double X Gundam, was that the Double X misses a lot of weapons that the 'normal' version of the Double X does have. It's all on the same runner (F), so I'll just order that runner on HLJ :P

EX Archangel kicks major ass. The kit itself doesn't need a single drop a glue, but the miniature gundams do. The kit is molded completely in white, so painting is a must.

[vejita613]

Cool, thanks for the Providence review. Question though, how does it compare to 1/100 Legend?

I dont know about MG Alex, but I think the Impulse had something going on called "Phase Impulse". Not too sure what it was all about except that it had a very Gundam Evolve-ish video where all the rumors about the MG in fall being one of Athruns units.

You can order individual runners from HLJ?

[Harima Kenji]

Cool, thanks for the Providence review. Question though, how does it compare to 1/100 Legend?

I dont know about MG Alex, but I think the Impulse had something going on called "Phase Impulse". Not too sure what it was all about except that it had a very Gundam Evolve-ish video where all the rumors about the MG in fall being one of Athruns units.

You can order individual runners from HLJ?
I don't have the Legend, so I can't help you with that.
The MG Alex had the same thing as the MG Impulse, so that can be it.

You can order individual runners at HLJ. In the FAQ is all the info you need.

[Harima Kenji]

Wow!! (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN907985)
Who can possibly find enough space for that?
More expensive than a PG, longer than any other kit and the box is HEAVY!

[darkshadow]

Thats pretty sick, if i had the space i would get it.

[Harima Kenji]

Agreed :D:D

[Meehlimo]

Hey all im still alive just busy with life, that said still collecting models my 00 collection is rather nice after just 1 season of the show but heres for u dark.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1551.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1553.jpg

[Harima Kenji]

wow.. that.. looks.. awesome!

Are the red parts shiny by default, or did you do that yourself?

[Psyke]

Looks great! Do post more! :p

[Meehlimo]

Since u asked..spam alert...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1640.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/IMGP0084.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1642.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1657.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1650.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1697.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1516.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1414.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1427.jpg

[Harima Kenji]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/100_1697.jpg

what suit is this?
Edit: Found it: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN948339

Also, is it the original Zeta Karaba Assault version?

[Meehlimo]

what suit is this?
Edit: Found it: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN948339

Also, is it the original Zeta Karaba Assault version?
The zeta is a one amuro uses in the short cgi film green drivers the one ur refering to is the zeta A1 which is tan n orange i also have that lol.if theres any other models ur curious to see ask i prob have em lol..
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Meehlimo/Gundams/DSCN0114-1.jpg

[Harima Kenji]

This is the one Amuro uses, the karaba assault ver.: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN949482
In gundam evolve he uses the same one, I believe..
The A1 is on my to-buy list.

How do you make the panel lines btw? with my gundam marker there is no way I can make them so fine..

[Meehlimo]

This is the one Amuro uses, the karaba assault ver.: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN949482
In gundam evolve he uses the same one, I believe..
The A1 is on my to-buy list.

How do you make the panel lines btw? with my gundam marker there is no way I can make them so fine..

Its very simple use ur gundam marker on it the fine tip one. then use a towel or ur finger whipe away excess n if u do it right u should have filled line but not bleed over edges. looks a hell of alot nicer.

[darkshadow]

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4114/1215936885421cg1.jpg

yeah, cool, but i don't really care for any justice, at all.

[vejita613]

In a way, Im happy, but in a way Im disappointed. I really would rather have the original justice first before having IJ. The current 100 scale IJ is already satisfactory as is. But whatever. Im suprised Gunota hasnt announced this yet.

For those who havent gotten a MG strike freedom yet, theres an extra finish version coming in sept. (although, honestly, who actually gets extra finish models anyways?)

[bagandscalpel]

Before I continue, an apology is necessary since this is not directly gundam-related. However, since it halted my assembly of the 1/144 HG Aegis, I deemed it neat enough to share.

So without further ado, the non-scale Dygenguar of the Super Robot Wars series.

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3489/img0982kg5.th.jpg (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0982kg5.jpg)

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/719/img0998en0.th.jpg (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0998en0.jpg)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/453/img1006ai0.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1006ai0.jpg)

[Psyke]

Another picture of 00.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/889/toygdm0201lc7.jpg

[Illrenmazou]

Another picture of 00.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/889/toygdm0201lc7.jpg

Images of the other S2 Gundams in Robot Spirits format: Clicky! (http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/viewthread.php?tid=71135&extra=&authorid=795&page=1)
Future models will include mechs from Code Geass, Macross Frontier and Eureka seveN.

[darkshadow]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/453/img1006ai0.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1006ai0.jpg)

where the hell did you get that.
is that a kit.
how much did it cost.

And are there Rai-Oh and DaiRai-Oh models aswell?

[bagandscalpel]

where the hell did you get that.
is that a kit.
how much did it cost.

And are there Rai-Oh and DaiRai-Oh models aswell?
HLJ, kit by Kotobobukiya, a little over $40 once shipping is added.

Here's a look at the rest of their SRW selection:

http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Dis=2&MacroType=InjKit&SeriesID=1613

I don't believe I saw the Rai-Oh, or its variant.

*A few additional comments:
- "Non-scale" in the case of the Dygenguar means that it stands roughly a smidge taller than a 1/144 gundam kit.
- Never thought I'd use that plated silver marker to the amount I did until this kit.

[darkshadow]

freaking awesome, its only like 22 euro's without shipping, to bad of no Rai-Oh kit yet, i just love that suit. and yeah that silver marker looks freaking sweet on the blade.

They are also listing a 28310Yen 1/144 dygengaur for a december release.... thats like freaking 1/60 gundam kit size.
170euro... tempted to get it... >_>
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3483/2700969652da8b19410eez2.jpg

[bagandscalpel]

Daaaaaamn, and here I was thinking that the Daizengar + Aussenseiter combo was big and expensive already; can't imagine it if it was pumped up to that 1/144 scale.

[Harima Kenji]

Where did you find that pic of IJ? I can't find it anywhere...

[Illrenmazou]

(Sorry if this was posted before)
1/100 scale METEOR unit with MG Freedom (http://www.gundampro.com/meteor_with_freedom.php)
Oh my god, you'll need a lot display space for this.

[vejita613]

wow.......................................If only i had that kind of money...........

[Harima Kenji]

For those interested: HLJ has MG IJ up for preorder, and also has a sale on some nice MG/HG kits, 30% discount is very nice :) (even MG Impulse)
And some V-Gundam kits are back for ordering.

[Psyke]

(Sorry if this was posted before)
1/100 scale METEOR unit with MG Freedom (http://www.gundampro.com/meteor_with_freedom.php)
Oh my god, you'll need a lot display space for this.

USD 1,550?! And here I thought the 1/144 one was too expensive.

[bagandscalpel]

As beautiful as that 1/100 Meteor + SF combo is, there's something about purchasing pre-assembled sets that goes against my fundamental beliefs in Gundam modelling.

[Harima Kenji]

For those that care:
The 1/100 Gundam Virtue is on sale at HLJ. 30% off! Now 2800 Yen.

[darkshadow]

Custom paint job Unicorn gundam, looks pretty sick imo.
http://z3.invisionfree.com/Zero_G/index.php?showtopic=4683

[Harima Kenji]

Very nicely done :)
Still need to get that kit...

[Harima Kenji]

While browsing HLJ if found this kit (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN956877).
I assume it's from the Unicorn timeline.
Looks really nice.

[SB0083]

As nice as it is, it's got nothing on the actual Unicorn Gundam model. I have yet to assemble it, but once I have something to properly color the model with, I will assemble it ASAP.

[Harima Kenji]

I'm in love.. 1/100 00 Gundam w O Raiser (http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN956889)

This topic has been in coma for a while, even though kits are pooring in..
post pictures and experiences plx :)

[Harima Kenji]

What did I see to my surprise: There is a PG Astray Red Frame coming!!

[vejita613]

You know, I find it kind of strange that they would have Red Astray as the next PG after not having a PG for so long. Not that it matters to me so much since I dont really have any interest in PG in the first place. But, I will say that the early pics of it look really really nice.

Id also like to point out that there are rumors floating around of a MG The O. That would be an interesting build (if done right of course). But, I feel bad since I cant even properly finish up my MG IJ and Musha. I have both of those completed minus a few accessories and I cant ever seem to find the motivation to finish them up. Hopefully the next Gundam Musou game will help me to finish both models before the O comes out (if it does).

Id like to almost make a prediction: before the end of the year we will see a MG Exia or I give up gunpla forever (not really).

[Harima Kenji]

I was surprised as well that this would be a PG.. kinda wacky.
I'll piss myself if thay make a MG The-O.
MG Exia is a given.. the rest of the suits, don't know. 00 will probs be a MG too.

[vejita613]

Like I said, The O is just rumor. But yeah I would probably invest in that as well. Not too sure what color to use for panel lining though....maybe black?

And yeah I figured that as well, but like I said, I think well see Exia before the end of the year. Hopefully by June, that would be nice.

[Harima Kenji]

Since I found a money tree in my yard, I ordered:
PG GP01/FB -> found it on eBay for about 50 euro's less then on HLJ.. and lesser chance for custom fees :)
MG EX-S Gundam
MG ZZ Gundam
MG Zeta A1 Test Color
HG Chaos Gundam 1/100
HG Kyrios Gundam 1/100

I'm REALLY looking forward to these kits :)
Although I guess I need to magically create more space to display them all :D

[Psyke]

Wow that must be a pretty big tree given the amount you're getting! :)

[Buffalobiian]

Question, do you guys use grey Gundam markers as well as black? I'm just looking at these panel lines, and some lines look really thin & light. I've only got a black one, so was seeing what you guys think.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5995/macrosswe8.th.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=macrosswe8.jpg)

[vejita613]

Yes. I generally use the grey for white and other lighter color parts and use black on darker colors such as red, green, etc.


FYI New MGs have been announced:

March:
- MG Unicorn Coating Ver. - 8,000 Yen

April:
- MG Sword Impulse Gundam - 4,500 Yen

Source:

http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/01/bb-senshi-00-raiser-april-release.html

[Harima Kenji]

HG 1/100 Astray Green frame comes as well :)
I also hope the Sword Impulse also comes as an upgrade for the MG Impulse..although that would be wishful thinking.

[vejita613]

Yeah i kind of doubt it. I really wish they would stop (or atleast slow down) putting out rehashed/reissued models. Give me Double X! Give me The O!

[Buffalobiian]

Yes. I generally use the grey for white and other lighter color parts and use black on darker colors such as red, green, etc.

Alright, I'll give that a go on some scrap pieces I've got from years back. Apparently pencil is pretty good for gray-on-white panel lining...wonder how well that'll work out.

On a related note, how much pressure do you guys use when spraying?

I'm still mucking around, trying to get it right. From what I've heard, lower is better, especially for finer detail, but some airbrushes, like siphon fed ones, need sufficient pressure to work well, while gravity fed ones can be used on very low pressure.

Edit: It also seems like I may need an extra water-trap. The compressor's got one, but the air's still too hot coming out so it doesn't do much (at least that's what I learned from reading around).

[Harima Kenji]

1/100 Seravee Gundam is open for pre-order at HLJ! April release.

[vejita613]

I have to say, Im very very tempted to get the MG Hyaku Shiki HD Color Ver. Thing is, I dont care much for the suit itself nor its Zeta Gundam series pilot. Then again I do have some respect for its ZZ Gundam series pilot. Plus, they why they have the gold paint on there is pretty nice as well.

Ive been meaning to do this for sometime now, but I have finally gotten myself a camera and taken pictures of my various gunpla collection:

http://s557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/

[Buffalobiian]

Nice. What sort of paint do you use?

[vejita613]

Aside from the Gundam markers for lining, nothing. I usually keep the default colors of the models, I just like them alot more. The only time I ever painted a model was my 1/100 Infinite Justice, which I colored a dark red (much like what you would see on Saviour). I thought about doing the same when the MG version came out, but 1) I didnt have any paint left at the time and 2) I really dont have a place at my new apartment for me to do it (unlike my old place where I had a garage) 3) I just dont have that kind of time anymore, Im suprised I have time to put them together in the first place.

In anycase, thanks for the compliment :)

[Harima Kenji]

Maybe a weird question, but what do you do with the runners and boxes when you've completed a kit? I currently have all the boxes piled up in my room, but they take up WAY too much space at the moment. I don't like the idea of just throwing them away, since most boxarts are very nice.

[vejita613]

I throw most of the runners away. The only ones I keep are the polycap and those that still have parts left on them. As for the boxes, I keep those as well. The only ones I got rid of were my old Gundam Wing EW boxes, but I still kept the top of the boxes.

Also, does anyone plan on getting the PG Red Astray at the end of the month? Im really really considering it, but man...$100+ is really. really. really expensive. Especially since I'm getting two games this month plus saving up for a computer at the end of the year.

[Harima Kenji]

I'm considering it as well, but still in doubt. The is supposedly a Limited edition, that also comes with transparent armor parts. Really tempting, but expensive..

Edit: This limited edition also comes with an extra sword and a display base for the swords. I couldn't help but pressing the 'pre-order' button at HLJ..

[vejita613]

Yeah, Ive decided not to get it at this time. Ill probably wait until summer. With Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 coming out next week, plus everything else thats going on, I probably wont be able to spend enough time with it.

But it the mean time, Ive started working on a few SD Gundams (Strike Freedom and Destiny). I didnt realize that there was so much painting that was involved with the SD stuff. I thought it was going to be a three hour project to put the things together and detail. Now I have to wait to get the appropriate paint.

[darkshadow]

DW gundam 2... game of the year #1, can't wait for it either.

[Harima Kenji]

As far as I know the Limited edition PG astray is already sold out..

Waiting for DW Gundam2 aswell

[Harima Kenji]

Not really related to model kits, but since we talked about DW: Gundam 2 here, I'd like to warn people.
DW: Gundam 2 does NOT have a japanese voice track. For me, the original voices is what makes it gundam. I will not buy it until they decide to make the voices downloadable for free.

[darkshadow]

http://forums.gotwoot.net/showthread.php?p=427274&postcount=1306
;)

[vejita613]

Just a heads up, MG Exia has been announced for a July release. Looks like the first batch comes with some extra stuff like "metallic" blades, LED lights and the cloak that it was shown with in episode 1 of S2. I will definetly be getting that batch (maybe two?).

[Harima Kenji]

I'll take that special edition for sure :D

[Harima Kenji]

The 2 versions of MG Exia are on preorder on HLJ!
Apparently the price of the 'ignition mode' version will go up a good 1000 yen after the initial release, so if you want it, and have the money get it while they're hot!

Too bad that you can't build it as R2, but the parts for R1 are included, so that's amazing as well :)

[vejita613]

Sweet, thanks for the update :) I have been checking HLJ occasionally for the past week now and havent seen it until I came here. I ended up getting one ignition mode after all and one reg. Exia.

[Buffalobiian]

Does anyone here know how to paint soft vinyl? It's probably not that common for normal Gundam kits. Preferably paint that doesn't crack when I move/bend the vinyl.

Same with the ABS plastic too, if that requires any prior treatment, since they're more rubbery than normal plastics too.

[Psyke]

MG Exia (http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/viewthread.php?tid=99248) looks really sweet.

[darkshadow]

Yeah looks good, but I thought you quit modeling ;P? Or are those hands itching again ;o.

[Psyke]

I sold my airbrush last month, haha. Really, it takes too much time and effort for these kits for them to be nice, and I can't afford the time these days :(

[Harima Kenji]

I was gonna take it easier on modelling because of space issues, but I couldn't help myself and ordered 1/100 Avalanche Exia and 1/100 Over Flag. With the MG Exia Ignition mode already in preorder, I guess I won't take it easy for a while :D

[vejita613]

http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/07/pg-00-gundam.html

I havent even gotten a chance to order red astray yet =/

[Harima Kenji]

Wow.. that's fast..
Not even a MG first. So many ways to make it good, and so many ways to screw up

[vejita613]

Thats also a concern of mine too. They dont even have a MG for this but they put a PG out? Thats totally out of order. Unles they're just doing this to screw with the fans. Or maybe there will be a MG last part of this year?

Plus, to be honest, I was expecting them to have a PG Strike Freedom before they btrought that out. But then again, it does say that its under development. So Im betting we dont see this until next year.

[bagandscalpel]

Another apology for being a bit off topic, but I've finished the Slade(Thrud)gelmir. Having obtained the Dygenguar, I only felt it was necessary to get its counterpart.

Please excuse my poor laptop camera, as that's all I have at the moment.
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6789/standingn.th.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/standingn.jpg/)http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9776/standing2.th.jpg (http://img269.imageshack.us/i/standing2.jpg/)
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5184/poseoff.th.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/poseoff.jpg/)http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5082/showdownp.th.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/showdownp.jpg/)

Now, with that out of the way, my next project can be seen in the bottom row of pictures hanging out on the couch.

[darkshadow]

Thats pretty badass, you getting the 1/144 dygenguar?

[bagandscalpel]

Nah. As a general rule of thumb, I don't buy repeats of any models I've completed.

Adding to that, I'm still wary about getting anything comparable to the size of a 1/60 gundam model for lack of display space.

[vejita613]

In case any one is interested, Ive uploaded more pics on my photobucket, this time featuring 1/100 Gundam 00 Raiser Designer Colors:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/NG100_Gundam00raiser_closeup.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/NG100_Gundam00raiser_belowFLASH.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/NG100_Gundam00raiser_GNsword3.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/NG100_Gundam00raiser_overhead.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/NG100_Gundam00raiser_back.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/NG100_Gundam00raiser_closeLED.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/NG100_Gundam00raiser_faceLED.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/NG100_Gundam00raiser_GNsword3LED.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/NG100_Gundam00raiser_GNdriveLED.jpg

[darkshadow]

That's nice, I could've picked up the MG raiser a few days ago, but since I haven't seen 00 S2 yet, I didn't feel any connection to it so I skipped it and just got my Unicorn Titanium Finish.
Plus there are some other kits I still need to get first, Force Impulse, Destiny EB and Freedom.
After that I think I'll get turn A, Raiser and a Valkyrie and call it quits for awhile.

[Harima Kenji]

http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN960998
Can I have a yay?
They even give you a good hint how to pose it with it's Tactical Arms II..

It looks like the PG 00 Raiser will come with a 'ticket' for the people in Japan to order clear armor parts.. looks like the ppl in Europe and the US are getting screwed.
Not to mention the insanely high price for the kit..

[darkshadow]

oooh MG blue frame, greatness, I was running out of MG's to pickup :D

[Harima Kenji]

And it's the 2nd R.. which has never been released before :D All we need now is the backpacks for the first blue frame, and I'm happy :)

[bagandscalpel]

Oh, wow, glad I held out getting the plain 1/100 Blue Frame Astray.

Judging from the photos, you need two action bases to support both the mech AND the Tactical Arms?

[Harima Kenji]

The tactical arms in sword mode is way too heavy to stay in his arms well. So getting an actionbase 2 (for 1/144) seems to give the needed support. In backpack mode the kit is very backheavy. This is no issue if the kit is on an actionbase, but without it the backpack needs support.
The NG 1/100 is the Blue Frame 2nd L, and the MG is the blue frame 2nd R.. so they are different configurations. (they love that in Astray..)

[bagandscalpel]

Hurr, and here I thought that the "2nd L" and "2nd R" were the same thing, simply lol engrished.

That said, I can't wait to add this to my collection, so that I may show off my amazingly diverse selection of MGs... almost all of which are blue-and-white (pained laugh)!

[Psyke]

More pics of PG 00 Raiser (http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/viewthread.php?tid=110816).

[Harima Kenji]

I have to say that it looks really nice!

Just wondering: who is going to get it? It's too expensive for me atm, so I'll have to pass, although I'm a sucker for limited editions.. and Bandai knows it.. I'm sure.

[Buffalobiian]

It's out of my league too. I don't think I like Exia/00's design as much as some of the other suits that got a PG rendition. If I'm willing to dish out the cash, I'd go for a Wing Zero Custom or the good old Strike instead, since I have neither.

[Harima Kenji]

Feast your eyes on this!
http://www.hlj.com/ths09banhigh.html

MG Victory!
Can I get a 'yay'?

[bagandscalpel]

Meh, as enthusiastic as you are for it, I can't find anything praiseworthy in its design, except that it looks sturdier than the 00 units nyohoho.

Instead, I will say that I hope the Kshatriya gets an MG upgrade in the future. That'd be a monster set I would want to get my hands on.

[vejita613]

I have to say that it looks really nice!

Just wondering: who is going to get it? It's too expensive for me atm, so I'll have to pass, although I'm a sucker for limited editions.. and Bandai knows it.. I'm sure.
Already have mine on preorder :D This will be my first PG, anyone have any tips/suggestions/comments as what to look forward to and how it will be different than the MGs that Im so accustomed to? I figure it will be more detailed and/or articulate, anything else?


Meh, as enthusiastic as you are for it, I can't find anything praiseworthy in its design, except that it looks sturdier than the 00 units nyohoho.

Agreed, as nice as it is to have a MG suit from Victory, this isnt exactly what I was expecting. Its a nice thought, but lets be honest, were all really waiting for V2. But hey, atleast theyre taking a step in the right direction.

[Harima Kenji]

HLJ had a blowout sale last week, meaning that if you bought at least 1 action item, there would be no shipping cost for your whole order.
Seeing that it would save me €70 shipping, I just thought what the heck, and got the PG 00 raiser together with:
MG F91 Harrison (was the action item.. not really a fan of the design, but maybe I'll grow on it)
NG Vent Saviour and Regen Duel and Dynames

For the people getting the PG 00 Raiser with the clear parts:
Bandai warns people that adding the clear parts is a 1 time thing. You need to choose if you want to build it normal or with the clear parts. When built, the clear parts can not be removed because of the material they are made of.

Really sucks IMO.. it looks very nice with the parts, but like the Red Frame, I prefer it to be reconfigurable..
For a kit this expensive, I'd expect better..

[darkshadow]

Damn I missed out on that sale :(, and yeah that definitly sucks, that pretty much means you would have to buy it twice to see both configurations, nice money making machine bandai ;(.

Nice haul though, take some pics when you finish building them.

[Buffalobiian]

I got notified via email a few about the sale, but thought nothing of it since there was nothing I actually wanted right now.

If I wanted a kit, it would have been the PG Wing Zero Custom if anything. Or the PG Strike.

[Harima Kenji]

I got notified via email a few about the sale, but thought nothing of it since there was nothing I actually wanted right now.

If I wanted a kit, it would have been the PG Wing Zero Custom if anything. Or the PG Strike.
Then you really missed out!
the PG wing zero custom (pearl coated one) was an action item.. I believe with like 30% off AND free shipping!

[Buffalobiian]

Then you really missed out!
the PG wing zero custom (pearl coated one) was an action item.. I believe with like 30% off AND free shipping!

?!?!

/kicks self multiple times :(

[vejita613]

Gentlemen (and ladies if applicable), if you will permit me, I would like to present to you my latest project: PG 00 Raiser. Total completion time was about 27 hours (although technically its still not completed).

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_wBox.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_box.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_standsign.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword3left.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword3right.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword3top.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_rear.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword3gunflash.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword3gun.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword2.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword2gunmodeflash.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword2gunmode.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword2gunmodebeam.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_GNsword2gunmodeBIGBEAM.jpg

".....thats not a beam! That's a..........BEAM SABER!"

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00_LEDlights.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00w100HG00flash.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PG00w100HG00.jpg

And now, PG 00 Raiser VS my friends PG Red Astray:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PGRedAstVS00_pt1.jpg

It began with the usual name calling and immature gestures....

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PGRedAstVS00_pt2.jpg

...and escalates into a full scale battle.....

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PGRedAstVS00_pt3.jpg

...and then, someone looses an arm. This is why we dont play with GN swords kids.

Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

[Harima Kenji]

Mine is still in at the customs.. it's been there for like 20 days now..along with like 4 other kits.. nót funny.
What is funny, though, is your story :D Made me LOL :D
Is the 00raiser bigger then Astray, or is it b/c of the stand?

[Buffalobiian]

Haha, that's 27+ hrs of fun.

Thanks for sharing some of it. :)

[vejita613]

Mine is still in at the customs.. it's been there for like 20 days now..along with like 4 other kits.. nót funny.
What is funny, though, is your story :D Made me LOL :D
Is the 00raiser bigger then Astray, or is it b/c of the stand?

Yikes. It took mine just a day to get through. But then I just ordered 00. But even still, 20 days? I wonder if theres a way to contact them or something.

lol Yeah, my friend and I were talking about doing that while I was in the process of building it. Funny thing is, the second picture was a total accident. The GN sword III fell down on Red Astray and our other friends were like "Take a picture! Take a picture!" So, I did lol. Then my friend got the idea to take off Red Astrays arm to make it look like it was sliced off. Good times were had.

Actually, I believe I saw on Dalong.net that 00 is slightly smaller. I just like keep 00 on the stand because well...its one of the biggest reasons why I got the Ltd. edition anyways.


Haha, that's 27+ hrs of fun.

Thanks for sharing some of it. :)

Oh yes, most definitely so. I have to say, for my first PG, this was quite a treat. And a pain in the rear. All at the same time. :D

[Psyke]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/5003/img0207h.jpg

A few more pics here (http://bit.ly/7IwSPa). :)

[Kraco]

Oh, I didn't know it's that big. Rena could easily hide in the box.

[Harima Kenji]

Actually the box for the PG GP01/FB is a little bit bigger :D

My kit arrived about a week ago. Still building it since I'm in no rush at all.

[Buffalobiian]

Oh, I didn't know it's that big. Rena could easily hide in the box.

That got me imagining Rena and the Gundam each in a separate, identical box, from which Psyke had to choose one. :p

/Bill-moment.

[Psyke]

My girl over any of my toys, any day. Though, I'm not letting her go any where near them for now :p

[Harima Kenji]

Been a while since there were any posts here, so let me give this a kick with a VERY sweet announcement from bandai.

we get:
MG THE-O!!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/4603142855_f2356de086.jpg
picture borrowed from Ngee-Khiong.

It's supposed to be a little bit bigger then the MG Sazabi and unfortunately, though unavoidable, a bit more expensive. 12000-something Yen, roughly $120 USD.
It should go on sale this summer, so plenty of time to save some money, get another job etc :D

[vejita613]

Ah The O. Why wont you move The O? The O!

But seriously, considering how big this is probably going to be, Im not too surprised at the price. Although, I probably wouldve thought more along the lines of $100 but I guess they figured that since it hit #2 as the most wanted MG, they might as well exploit it. I mean, theres always going to be suckers out there thats going to pay that price to get one.

I know this, because I am one of them.

[Illrenmazou]

Reviving Thread!
The Master Grade Gundam Epyon Ver. Ka. was announced some time ago:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/spec_operations/20110225_3fe6256348900ed0f4c6TYTUPkQKOA5w.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/spec_operations/20110225_1cf94a5e70c02845741cxBanOc8m6R2X.jpg

The design will appear the manga Gundam Wing Endelss Waltz: Glory of the Defeated:
http://i54.tinypic.com/2ldg6mu.jpg

[darkshadow]

That looks pretty boss.

[Buffalobiian]

Need Colour Pics!!

[Illrenmazou]

^-Nothing yet.
Here are the images of the prototype from a magazine:
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i457/Bani_Morauta/1300854242341.jpg

I wonder if it can transform.

[darkshadow]

That looks so great, katoki definitly adds somethings magical to his stuff.

And it will definitly transform.

[Illrenmazou]

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i457/Bani_Morauta/1301122139835.jpg
This confirms that it can transform. But I kinda wish Katoki made the MA mode look different. I don't know what to feel about the mouths on the feet ~_~
At least the shield looks cool.

[Harima Kenji]

Opening dragon mouth in the feet = win!

[Illrenmazou]

Real Grade Aile Strike Gundam:

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5673/20110329ca00e728f800b9c.th.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/i/20110329ca00e728f800b9c.jpg/)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7272/2011032995dcc0ed4e0e548.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/2011032995dcc0ed4e0e548.jpg/)http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/300/20110329a63287e92261812.th.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/20110329a63287e92261812.jpg/)
The Box Art (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ti8PwfZQ034/TZCEhQ_MF8I/AAAAAAAAoyA/pDCJtLEa810/s1600/0.jpg)
It looks really good even without the decals.

[darkshadow]

Where does real grade fit into the rankings?

[Illrenmazou]

You can say Real Grades are 1/44 models with Master Grade quality and reception of this new Gunpla line has been generally positive.
So far, there are only three kits in this line. The other two are RX-78-2 Gundam (http://dalong.net/review/hg/rg01/rg01_p.htm) and Char's Zaku II (http://dalong.net/review/hg/rg02/rg02_p.htm).

[vejita613]

1/144 scale, but much higher quality than a HG.

edit: (Whoops, totally missed your post Illrenmazou...sorry about that)

As for Epyon, I just finished building MG Deathscythe Hell and am a bit disappointed in it. Add to that I've never really been impressed with Epyon in the first place, I'll probably skip it. If it were Tallgeese on the other hand....

[darkshadow]

1/44? So it's bigger than a PG?
Or did you mean 1/144?

Anyway they do look kinda good.

[vejita613]

He meant 1/144

New pictures of Epyon:

http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2011/03/mg-1100-gundam-epyon-ew-updated-image.html

[Harima Kenji]

The only model kit grades that are bigger than a PG are the 1/48 scale kits. Currently we have the RX 78-2 and Char's Zaku II.

[Illrenmazou]

Speaking of Gundam Wing MGs, I really hope Bandai will include these extra parts for Heavyarms Ver. Ka and the Full Armor Parts for Sandrock Ver Ka.
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i457/Bani_Morauta/th_172637_197430736952396_100000564148681_654306_3 824712_o.jpg (http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i457/Bani_Morauta/172637_197430736952396_100000564148681_654306_3824 712_o.jpg)http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i457/Bani_Morauta/th_1301452394400.jpg (http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i457/Bani_Morauta/1301452394400.jpg)

[EpyonNext]

Jesus, thats enough missile spam to make any ship in Macross envious.

[Harima Kenji]

Since they have released 3 of the 5 ver.ka MG kits of wing, the other 2 will most likely follow. Personally I think the Heavyarms ver.ka is actually cooler then the anime version..

[bagandscalpel]

Probably kind of late to be asking, considering how many years I've been putting kits together now, but what's so special about Katoki designs? What sets his apart from non-Katoki kits?

[darkshadow]

He changes them slightly, mostly making them more sleek and "cool".
With gundam wing however he actually made some completely different designs based on the originals, like wing gundam ver. KA.
I think that is where it basically started.

Most MG's have been going this route anyway, even though they don't explicitly mention it, you can clearly see a Katoki like influence on several of the SEED MG's, like SF, Impulse and Destiny.

[Harima Kenji]

Nothing much.. but Hajime Katoki is a renowned mecha designer, who sometimes customizes/redesigns some mobile suits. There is nothing 'special' about them, it's just that they are redesigned by Katoki.

[bagandscalpel]

Ah, thank you both.

It's kinda-sorta an issue with me, as a collector, when it came around to deciding which version of the MG Unicorn to purchase. In the end, I got the MG re-release, but there's still exists only the ver.ka MG Sinanju, hence a bit of a dilemma.

[Illrenmazou]

Well, In the case of MG Unicorn, the OVA version (the re-release that you mentioned) is slightly better than the Ver. Ka because it has better articulation and a slightly different sculpt (OVA version has vulcans and they shrunk down some of the armor pieces to improve the articulation).

As for the MG Sinanju, I don't think there will be a non-Ver. Ka model since it doesn't need any fixing.

[darkshadow]

Didn't they rerelease Unicorn twice?
I personally still like the Ver. Ka more, it might not be as articulate but it simply looks better.

edit:
it seems hlj has got a pretty sweet sale (http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?SaleGroup=SALEGUNPLA&header=gunplasale0311&utm_medium=itemblock&utm_campaign=TOP_page&utm_content=gunpla-sale-03-2011.jpg) going on atm

[Illrenmazou]

Yep. There's also the MG Unicorn with the MS Cage. I believe it's the OVA version that is bundled with the cage.

[Harima Kenji]

The Unicorn with MS cage is the OVA version molded in 'HD colors', giving it a little bit more glossy finish.
There are only a few different parts in the OVA version, and the 'old' parts are included. I have both the ver.ka and the HD color+MS cage version and I can say that the increase of articulation is minimal.

[bagandscalpel]

The Unicorn with MS cage is the OVA version molded in 'HD colors', giving it a little bit more glossy finish.
There are only a few different parts in the OVA version, and the 'old' parts are included. I have both the ver.ka and the HD color+MS cage version and I can say that the increase of articulation is minimal.

Yeah, saw the runners holding the old parts- maybe I should do a side-by-side comparison myself. Oddly glad to hear that the increase of articulation is minimal, the more I heard about it, the more I was beginning to think that the Unicorn ver.ka could only move as much as the FAZZ model.


it seems hlj has got a pretty sweet sale going on atm

Alas, I can't buy stuff from hlj, anymore, not after realizing that I'm going to get ripped off someway, or another. I say this while hauling home The-O I found for $90 USD tucked away in a corner of an Animate in Hong Kong.

[Buffalobiian]

Alas, I can't buy stuff from hlj, anymore, not after realizing that I'm going to get ripped off someway, or another. I say this while hauling home The-O I found for $90 USD tucked away in a corner of an Animate in Hong Kong.

Try amiami or hobbysearch.

[Psyke]

I realised I didn't post any pics of my completed PG 00 Raiser. Well, I didn't airbrush it but I did use a matte spray finish. More pics over at my facebook (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=188190&id=536385288&l=ce26289f95) page.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5438/16615410150123528590289.jpg

[Buffalobiian]

How would you rate the results Psyke? Does the matte spray do a pretty good job, or does it still leave a fair bit to be desired from the finish?

[Psyke]

I figure the matte spray does a pretty good job, as you can see it definitely removes the entire plasticky feel. However, it can't be compared to air brushing, which gives you more options and also texture. For the matte spray, you still have to draw the panel lines yourself but it's a good and cheap alternative to airbrushing. Much simpler, easier, faster, and affordable.

[Buffalobiian]

Yeah.. I don't think I'll have time to airbrush some of the kits I've got, and have been wondering if I should just leave them unbuilt for now or matte-spray them.

[Psyke]

Matte spray them! Took me less than 30 minutes :p Just remember to get the panel markers and make sure you hold the pieces up properly to prevent leaving finger prints.

[Buffalobiian]

Haha, I'll do my least desirable kit and see the results then.

They're the mini-deformed series anyway, so it shouldn't take long either way. Did you spray each part, each section, or the entire thing?

[Psyke]

I configured the pieces where they will get maximum surface coverage, unlike with airbrushing where you need to separate pieces by colour.

[Buffalobiian]

Come to think of it, I think I'll have to airbrush them after all. The chibi-kits are much less detailed than your PG one, and a piece that's supposed to be made of multiple colours can/would be moulded in one only - so I'll have to break out the brush for that.

Then there's also the issue of having to spray the kit in a gloss coat first before I can panel line it, and only afterwards apply the matte spray. The panel line ink doesn't go well when the surface is porous/bumpy like with the matte finish.

[Illrenmazou]

50th Shizouka Hobby Show 2011 (http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2011/05/50th-shizouka-hobby-show-2011.html)

That MG Epyon still looks so bitchin'. And I hope that MG Delta Plus won't be a flimsy kit.

[vejita613]

Like Zeta was? Yeah, amen to that. I still plan on getting it anyways. Epyon, never been a fan of, but I hope they release Tallgeese III some day.

[Harima Kenji]

The MG ReZel was a good transforming kit. If they base it on that it'll be fine.

[vejita613]

The MG ReZel was a good transforming kit. If they base it on that it'll be fine.
...and now you've just reminded me of another kit that I still haven't picked up lol. I'll probably pick it up along with Delta Plus.

[Harima Kenji]

Anyone else hyper over HGFC Master Gundam + Fuunseki?

[Illrenmazou]

It's really nice of Bandai to include him, Mini-Asia and the effect parts in one package at such price.

Epyon, never been a fan of, but I hope they release Tallgeese III some day.
This could be a hint. (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SsD0prckX5U/Tc1wOQyzV9I/AAAAAAAAu_M/WSiN9ZRieJE/s1600/4.jpg)

[Meehlimo]

Hey all been a while! im honestly hoping they do a mastergrade wing zero tv eddition that would be pretty badass honestly. granted its been a long while.. i can safely say since my last post here.. iv acumulated over 460 model kits of all series. iv taken a break for over a year. tho the release of the kits from wing has resparked my intrest.

[Illrenmazou]

The next Real Grade (after the Zaku II F):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_ZN3O1wQRE&
Hmm... kinda want.

[Buffalobiian]

Hmm.. reminds me that I still need to get a PG Wing Zero Custom before I die.

[vejita613]

Building PG strike freedom now because of that video. How are the real grades anyways?

[Harima Kenji]

I have the RG RX-78-2 and it's great! Amazing articulation and they look really nice.

[vejita613]

wow. and theyre only like $20 right? To be honest, between the quality and cost of the RG and the fact that they are supposedly going to start cutting down on MGs...I may actually have to switch over. I never thought I would actually start building 1/144th scale gunpla.

[bagandscalpel]

Goddamn, whose bright idea was it to make ALL the decals on the MG Sinanju the dry-rub kind?

[Buffalobiian]

Goddamn, whose bright idea was it to make ALL the decals on the MG Sinanju the dry-rub kind?

Oh, you got one of those? I just happene to want one right now actually. How do you find it?

[bagandscalpel]

Oh, you got one of those? I just happene to want one right now actually. How do you find it?

The Sinanju happened to be stocked at a local Fit (Japanese stationary and sundries store) for $75 USD.

For larger kits, I'm inclined to ask my contact in Hong Kong to buy locally, then mail to me.

[Buffalobiian]

The Sinanju happened to be stocked at a local Fit (Japanese stationary and sundries store) for $75 USD.

For larger kits, I'm inclined to ask my contact in Hong Kong to buy locally, then mail to me.

I meant to ask for your impression regarding the kit, not how you located the item for purchase. :p

[bagandscalpel]

I meant to ask for your impression regarding the kit, not how you located the item for purchase. :p

Bleh, please excuse my infallible reading comprehension.

It's a unique set in terms of detail. I don't think there's another set I've seen that has a greater proportion of rises and depressions to flat plastic per piece.

WHICH MAKES PANEL-LINING THIS THING A STRAIGHT-UP BITCH. And that's on top of the ridiculous choice of making all decals dry-rub; why in the world would you do that when there's not enough flat surface area to secure them down with tape?

Also, not sure how to feel about hard-plastic caps for joints. Articulation's stiffer because of them, and I'm more afraid of over-posing this compared to other kits.

Still, despite all my gripes, this is going to turn out to be a set that's really worth assembling because of the nice detail. May opt to buy a sheet of waterslides, unless someone can suggest a good trick for applying dry-rubs perfectly in small areas.

[vejita613]

I heard Sinanju was a pain in the neck due to all the extra painting involved. I also heard that the frame is similar to Unicorns, which is the biggest reason why I passed.

Anywho, here is one of my more recent projects:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/MGDeathscytheHellCustom1-1.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/MGDeathscytheHellCustom2.jpg

This one is probably my favorite pic...

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/MGDeathscytheHellCustom6.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/MGDeathscytheHellCustom4.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/MGDeathscytheHellCustom7.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/MGDeathscytheHellCustom5.jpg

And now a teaser for my current project......

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PGStrikeFreedom_buildingstage1.jpg

[vejita613]

Hmm, guessing no one has been building lately?

PG Strike Freedom. Total Build Time: Unknown. I built it not to long after my last post and have since forgotten. I'm pretty sure it was about the same amount as PG 00 (27+ hours). Overall, pretty satisfying build.

I thought I had more pictures, but these are the only ones I could find:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PGStrikeFreedom_Complete_wLights1.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PGStrikeFreedom_Complete_wLights2.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/PGStrikeFreedom_Complete_wLights3FBM.jpg

And as for something more recent, allow me to present RG Freedom Gundam. Total Build Time: 8-9 hours. Kind of surprising since that's usually the amount of time I take to build a MG. This will be replacing my SD Strike Freedom that I have at work:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/RGFreedom1.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/Vejita613/Gundam%20Models/RGFreedom2.jpg

I didn't take too many pictures since I left the stand at work. And, without that, it's very hard to keep standing up.

[Buffalobiian]

I keep forgetting that I want to buy a PG Strike gundam..

Might have spent too much at the moment though, lol.

[bagandscalpel]

Geh, Hajime Katoki is a magnificent bastard, indeed. The Sinanju's taught me to never buy another model with his name on it without opting for a set of waterslide decals to go with it.

Anywho, somewhat recently-finished project.

1211

[Harima Kenji]

Katoki kits usually come with tons of waterslides, right? My experience with ver.ka kits is that you drown in decals.
Sinanju is an awesome kit, no doubt. Painting would make it better, but that goes for all kits. Articulation is great, and it gives you bang for your buck.

[bagandscalpel]

Katoki kits usually come with tons of waterslides, right? My experience with ver.ka kits is that you drown in decals.

Oddly enough, the only waterslides that came with the Sinanju are for the gold bits (which wind up looking like yellow tissue paper). The rest are dry-rubs for what would typically be standard, transparent stickers, and that's a big "fuck you" for a design where there's no flat surface, at all.

Oh yeah, you are right, though, the Sinanju is an excellent set. I've definitely warmed up to it as I've been assembling it since my last rant about it.