You and me both, though I'll have to wait till April/May unfortunately.
You and me both, though I'll have to wait till April/May unfortunately.
In almost every case undergating is only used in shiny parts (gold, chrome etc.) certain clear parts (most of the time they won't) and certain pieces where a very tight fit is essential (even rarer than the clear part stuff).I was expecting much more fully undergated parts, even if I was cleaning up everything.
I picked up some HGs and a set of Gundam Markers from my local Barnes and Noble today. I'm really excited to get started on them
I don't know if anyone remembers my struggles with trying to paint some Gunpla. Since I haven't given up on the idea quite yet, I was thinking of getting some primer (in a can). Would that be enough to use the paint I have (which I had a hard time making "stick" to the surface before)? I would still need to make some tests on thinning and the like, to understand how to make it stick better in general, but I don't know if I should bother with primer when the paint itself doesn't seem great for plastic (though it should be, so I may be the issue here).
On another note, I'm considering getting a Warhammer set, with three miniatures and about six bottles of paint to try that out. It seems like a fun time, and it's quite cheap (it seems cheap at least).
Thanks a lot for the tips. I did know that that's the point of priming, but I was a bit unsure about the paint I have, which didn't seem of great quality (it's probably good for painting, I'd imagine). Or maybe I'm just bad, I'll have to practice more. I kept some pieces from various runners to make some tests.There's several how-tos on priming and painting gunpla out there, just google.
Disposable plastic spoons are ideal to test anything you are going to do to your model when painting without the risk of ruining your expensive kits.Thanks a lot for the tips. I did know that that's the point of priming, but I was a bit unsure about the paint I have, which didn't seem of great quality (it's probably good for painting, I'd imagine). Or maybe I'm just bad, I'll have to practice more. I kept some pieces from various runners to make some tests.
That's also a good idea, I have seen people do it in YouTube videos but never thought of trying it out.Disposable plastic spoons are ideal to test anything you are going to do to your model when painting without the risk of ruining your expensive kits.
Sdcs series is great and beginner friendly and even has a non Gundam line with the mazingers, shin getter and Gaogaigar. If you don't mind the extra price and like power rangers the minipla megazord line could be an optionHey, everyone! I built my first two models yesterday, a pink Haropla and a RX-78-2 Building Experience Version. I like both, but they took about 2 hours each, which kind of disappointed me (I really love the actual building process, it's very relaxing imo.) Does anyone have any recommendations for things that would be around my level (I assume I can probably only handle HGs for now) that would take a good long while to build? Thanks! :)
I just googled the RX-78-2 Building Experience and it seems like it is a simplified HG. My advice is to look for an actual HG that is on the bigger side. Big HG usually (but not always) mean more pieces and a longer (but not necessarily more complicated) build than a smaller HG.Hey, everyone! I built my first two models yesterday, a pink Haropla and a RX-78-2 Building Experience Version. I like both, but they took about 2 hours each, which kind of disappointed me (I really love the actual building process, it's very relaxing imo.) Does anyone have any recommendations for things that would be around my level (I assume I can probably only handle HGs for now) that would take a good long while to build? Thanks! :)
Yes they are and it only took me arounde 40-1 hour to finish both kits. I wish the Criss lines would get builder parts, only add ons its getting are optional booster parts.Are these Cross Silhouette?
I'm never too sure on what are the pros and cons of the various SD lines like BB Senshi, EX Standard and Cross Silhouette.
Hey, everyone! I built my first two models yesterday, a pink Haropla and a RX-78-2 Building Experience Version. I like both, but they took about 2 hours each, which kind of disappointed me (I really love the actual building process, it's very relaxing imo.) Does anyone have any recommendations for things that would be around my level (I assume I can probably only handle HGs for now) that would take a good long while to build? Thanks! :)
What do you assume you lack that prevents you from building something more than a HG? The biggest challenge is just time, so if you want a longer build go beyond HG. It's not hard.Hey, everyone! I built my first two models yesterday, a pink Haropla and a RX-78-2 Building Experience Version. I like both, but they took about 2 hours each, which kind of disappointed me (I really love the actual building process, it's very relaxing imo.) Does anyone have any recommendations for things that would be around my level (I assume I can probably only handle HGs for now) that would take a good long while to build? Thanks! :)
Well, considering that all I've built so far are two very cheap and very simple kits, I am just being very cautious about getting in over my head. From the other discussions here, I think I probably could handle a RG or even a cheaper MG now, but I think I'll try 2-3 more HGs beforehand. My ultimate goal is to be able to do the EVA-01 RG when that comes out, so I think being able to work up to that point would be nice.What do you assume you lack that prevents you from building something more than a HG? The biggest challenge is just time, so if you want a longer build go beyond HG. It's not hard.
They aren't all more complex, the new tech in modern MGs are good.Dunno if it helps, but I only built 2 HGs before I did my first MG (Freedom Gundam).
Of course this was in 2006 so (most) MGs weren't as complex as they are now.
To be honest, I am largely unfamiliar with most mobile suits (at least by name) because I never watched a lot of any of the shows, but I can definitively say that I tend to like the Zakus, Acguys etc. The more bulky robot-y designs appeal to me more than the tech samurai thing most of the actual Gundams have going on. I also like a lot of the cute designs like Haros and Bearguys but don't think I'll build more of them (apart from the Mobile Haro). I'm sorry if my responses haven't been especially helpful, I still don't know a lot.I'd say you should tell us what Mobile Suits you like and we can tell you the kits that might suit you best.
Hearing other people have moved to RG and MGs quickly does soothe my anxiety a bit, thank you. I still think I'll do some HGs first, just because my first kits were so simple, but it makes me feel a little better about diving further than that, lol.Dunno if it helps, but I only built 2 HGs before I did my first MG (Freedom Gundam).
Of course this was in 2006 so (most) MGs weren't as complex as they are now.
I would recommend a HG Prototype Guntank from Origin, and the RG Char Zgok. The MG Acguy is also really really good.The more bulky robot-y designs appeal to me more than the tech samurai thing most of the actual Gundams have going on.
To be honest, I am largely unfamiliar with most mobile suits (at least by name) because I never watched a lot of any of the shows, but I can definitively say that I tend to like the Zakus, Acguys etc. The more bulky robot-y designs appeal to me more than the tech samurai thing most of the actual Gundams have going on. I also like a lot of the cute designs like Haros and Bearguys but don't think I'll build more of them (apart from the Mobile Haro). I'm sorry if my responses haven't been especially helpful, I still don't know a lot.
Hearing other people have moved to RG and MGs quickly does soothe my anxiety a bit, thank you. I still think I'll do some HGs first, just because my first kits were so simple, but it makes me feel a little better about diving further than that, lol.
Let me try and help out with visualization of some of my recommendations:
HG Origin Guntank
I cannot comment first hand on the Guntank from The Origin but about the other two, I can confirm that the MG Acguy looks like that picture out of the box except the monoeye that I believe has been painted instead of using the provided sticker.
However, the RG Z'Gok does not exactly look like that out of the box. The RG line generally looks great without any painting but that one has a bunch of parts that have been detailed up.
Unpainted HG Guntank (by Whistler)
Unpainted RG Z'Gok (by Cymbal Head)
Unpainted MG Acguy for comparison (by me)
Yeah, when it's all sealed up you can barely see it but it's good practice at least!Looks good. I often wonder whether I should spend time on stuff that's going to be barely visible or mostly covered (and my detailing is minimal with hardly anything further than panel lining).