Thread 23319749

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>Why won't anyone answer my question?
Be more specific, and try to provide clear images if you can.

>Why are my pictures sideways?
4chan strips EXIF data when images are uploaded, including the orientation tag if it's from your phone. To fix it save out your images separately, or use an app that will rotate and save the images for you.
One easy to use app that works well on Android:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobilephotoresizer

-=THE GUIDES=-
>Gelgoog Guy's gunpla guide:
gunpla.buyfags.moe
>Funaka's gunpla guides:
Building Gunpla: files.catbox.moe/fj5azc.pdf
Scratchbuilding: files.catbox.moe/2d9ppa.pdf
>Falldog's gunpla guide:
otakurevolution.com/content/laymans-gunpla-guide
>A guide to other types of plamo:
mediafire.com/file/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa
>Master Kawaguchi's gunpla tips:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJV1h9xQ7Hx-SoCOivVEHNDOl16VWLB3A
>Saintism's gunpla photography guide:
saint-ism.com/category/gunpla/photography

-=OTHER RESOURCES=-
>Gundam lineart (There's a lot!):
pastebin.com/KgGJFkHa
>Dalong's gunpla reviews and documentation:
dalong.net
>Schizophonic's gunpla/plamo reviews:
schizophonic9-2.com
>KenBill Blog's gunpla/plamo reviews:
blog.kenbill.com
>Past Groupbuilds:
flickr.com/photos/197891373@N06
>Monthly Restock List:
old.reddit.com/r/gunpla/1kto9r1

Prior thread: >>23316183

-=ARTILLERY GROUPBUILD=-

Build a mecha or vehicle that uses long-range heavy-weapons such as Cannons, Missiles/Rockets, Railguns, or any other type of siege weaponry. Some clarifying rules
>The weapon can either be placed anywhere on the build (Shoulder-mounted, under-slung, etc), or in a separate side-build (Such as an artillery system utilized by a larger mech).
>Side-builds can include things like howitzers, self-propelled artillery, missile platforms, and the like.
>Alternatively, the mech can act as a spotter, loader, or some other role to support Artillery fire.
>Despite technically being a long-range weapon, Sniper Rifles are a no-go.

Send your entries to gunplaplamo@gmail.com with at least 5 photos of your finished build along with any WIP photos and a description of your entry.
START: 4/13/25
END: 7/31/25

Show me your WIPs!

Where's my tequila gundam Bandai?

dog

>>23319756
Deported anon

>>23319751
got some detailing to do on this guy, painted the head visors red but I want a brighter shade. Also my gloss varnish pot dried up, so I'll need more of that to make them shine.
Changed his feet out from the one in the kit as well, didnt care for the weird platform shoes look

>Gundam narrative bootleg on the way
I can't say I'm too excited, but it would be nice if they also bootlegged the A and B packs for this.

>>23319814
Is that thing even something that was in such high demand and low print volume that people would want/need a bootleg?

>>23319818
They're competing with scalpers at this point. $7 vs the scalper's $50 is a nobrainer.

>>23319827
who the fuck is scalping narrative? the kit's readily available everywhere. I guess there probably just aren't enough copies for China actually.

>>23319828
>Who
How the fuck should I know? What I do know is that official bandai stores barely have stock outside of newer products, while resellers have all the shit at 3x msrp.

>>23319828
From where I'm from I can get an A-packs for 30 bucks.

>>23319792
What brand is the varnish? The company could have a bottle to reconstitute it

Has anyone ever used AMMO's Cobra Motor paints on gunpla? I'm curious about how durable they are compared to using lacquers the traditional way; I'm willing to trade off a little bit if it means cutting back on the amount of fumes I need to deal with.

>>23319792
You can just revive your varnish by mixing in thinner. Works better with solvent-based paints though. I once used a 12-year old bottle of alclad, given it wasn't dried up like gunk or anything. But I've also reconstituted some mr color paints just by mixing in mr. leveling thinner.

How do you achieve this effect? Foil stickers on the back?

>>23319973
Marble effect
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1brDFh4JLeY

>>23319973
I'd imagine by just poking parts with the brush gradually using lighter colors

>>23319973
They're using opal flakes meant for nails and then painting the back black

>Have actual Gundam store in my town
>Want the Red Gundam and Doven Wolf
>Call them
>Ask about Red Gundam
>Didn't know it wasn't available in the US yet
>Aak about the Doven Wolf
>They don't have it either
When is the Red Gundam releasing in the US?

>Zeta is apparently the most popular Gundam series as it has the most HG kits out of any other series
>Rick Dias is a P-Bandai exclusive
>Whole model kit is completely original parts
What's this bullshit? Why they selling full blown original kits as P Bandai?

>>23320019
Daughtress, 90% of AoZ, Shuffle Alliance, bunch of WfM suits, G-line, D Gundam. And the list goes on

>>23320019
Just get a master grade rick dias. It's a great kit.

>>23320014
Doven wolf will probably be available around august

Mega retard question probably but does a hand drill "for woodwork" also work for pla?

>>23320112
What do you mean? It came out in 2014.

>>23320126
reprint

>>23320121
No, it will cause mustard gas.

>>23320004
>https://youtube.com/shorts/UST9IxYvB7M?si=WwMfNxp3OWefP-_z

Embrace the nail painting /gpg/

>>23320140
Fringe benefit: knowing about nail art tools and techniques will give you an in with Korean ladies and black chicks.

>>23320121
Yes, the drill bit cares not for what material it's being drilled into

>>23319749 (OP)
LC, ekdromoi and balteus model when?

>>23320183
You post this in every thread. You know you can talk to him directly? He already said he's working on them too idk why you keep spamming this

>>23320213
Tard wants his own ritual post, just leave him be

>>23320183
I'm thinking about ordering one of these off his ebay page. Theyre kinda expensive though

>>23320269
When's the last time a chapter of Guyver came out?

>>23320273
It's been a few years but didn't the author say he's taking a break? Something about his assistant dying or becoming a dentist or something equally depressing

>>23320273
We've got to be on at least year 8 by this point

>>23320294
I'm pretty sure it's the actual mangaka who became a dentist.

post chinkgod kinos

>>23320300
chinkgod kinos

>>23320269
>>23320273
I'm finishing up the OVA, how are we holding up at least products-wise?

>>23320323
Which OVA

>>23320324
Guver, the 1989-1992 one

>>23320014
I’m in the same boat, called my Hobbytown and they don’t even have Red in their distribution system even though preorders for the newer GqX kits are available. I don’t want to pay burger prices + shipping for the thing and I don’t trust USAGs or any of the other ones to actually fulfill a preorder placed this late.

>>23320019
Slippery slope is not a fallacy

>>23320014
A USAGs email claimed Bandai was temporarily halting shipments to monitor the Tariff situation so I’d expect a delay for anything that was supposed to arrive second/third quarter.

>>23320341
It's a type of argument that's sometimes fallacious if you're an insane person saying insane person things, but I agree with you that people have a knee-jerk reaction in calling it a fallacy

>>23320366
>>23320369

>>23320366
>>23320369
based TSF enjoyer

>>23320366
>>23320369
>>23320372

>>23320366
>>23320369
>>23320372
>>23320375

>>23320366
Hot

>>23320373
there's not enough of us in here

>>23320411
I wish kits were easier to get here leafland

I wish people would start to actually paint their kits instead of simply recoloring them.

>>23320454
They do

>>23320454
>dunks l***snap into the toilet
>blasts black on random edges
le epic upvotes from /gpg/

>>23320479
mindbroken

>>23320454
start with the man in the mirror, niggy

>>23320483
Yes you are

>>23320162
>two of the worst type of women.
Thanks.

>"final" assembly
>whole unpainted pans of pieces actually show
>weird gap on the face i'm not sure was there originally, can't find online reference in the right angle to check
>peg I enlengthened with glue snaps immediately upon insertion
>straight up break an arm in two because the topcoat overlapped and my shitty varnish decided to be tough for once
give me harder battles plamor

>>23320543
When you asked for a trad wife but got a tard wife.

>>23320544
upvoted

>>23320546
Thanks facebooker,.

>>23320543
the incompetence of gpg astounds me

>>23320557
you too

>>23320019
rick dias is not p bandai

>>23320454
You do not paint.

>>23320454
Did you not rike my rising freedom with freedom/SF colors ?

>>23320656
That anon can mean alot of things with that statement. Gunpla modeling has been going into a stalemate, people just blast it with paint and call it a day. Atleast you should xpect a build to have shading and a moderate amount of weathering to them.

>>23320429
I get my mostly off yahoo auctions or mandarake. You can get usually get them for a decent price and then consolidate with a proxy. I did see a local store with them one time but they wanted $100 for non-scales that go for ~$30-40

>>23320488
no u

>gunplas either out of stock online or have the slowest shipping ever
I might have to fill the void with a historical model while I wait. That's still /plamo/ right?

just needs panel lines and a topcoat

>>23320798
Im running out of backlog so I got some random cheap plamo during HLJ's last sale. Picked this up for like $5

>>23320798
Amazon prime?

>>23320798
restore old Matchbox cars

>>23320609
pfft

>>23320906
>>23320834
>>23320817
While going through my old stuff I found pic related
I have no idea which gunpla it is. It's missing pieces, but I think it deserves another chance at life. I might be able to scratchbuild or 3d print replacement parts. Not sure how best to approach it. Probably start with trying to ID the kit?

also tempting:
>aoshima 1:144 japanese bomber plan squadron (2004)
>monogram snaptite 1:48 moon landing (1993)
>tamiya 1:48 british armored car (2016)

>>23320914
you can just paint the normal one red

>>23320976

looks like the Epyon.

>>23320543
>>peg I enlengthened with glue snaps immediately upon insertion
Next time try using glue accelerator. It'll harden the part and leave it stronger than just using super glue by itself.

>>23321015
accelerator actually makes super glue more brittle and less strong than if you left it to cure on its own
what he should do is pin anything he adds extra

That's it, I am no longer the second best builder here. I am now your king, the first best builder in /gpg/.

>>23320976
nice CLEAN build

>>23320801
Not creative. Would look 100x better in black and red.

>>23320985
People here would rather pay triple price to scalpers than pick up a brush

>>23320994
You are correct thanks anon. Missing some weapons, and one piece in the back, and the v-fin. Everyone knows a gunpla cannot survive without it's v-fin, so some scratchbuilding will be required. This will be a fun project I think.

>>23321045
thanks anon I built it maybe 24 or 25 years ago

>Hi-Zak stands for Hi-Zaku
How did I never...

>>23321072
hahahahaaa

>>23320543
retard

>>23320543
>enlengthened

>>23320366
>>23320369
>>23320375
>>23320378
very nice

>>23320372
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf0rHosJCcw&t=732s

that chunky TSF is so cool, much better compared to the lanky nippon models

TIL there's an HGUC for the Richard Dias

>>23320914
Double pfffft.

>>23320672
Arachnid groupbuild when?

>>23319751
Got some quick colors done. Do its into the building. Touch ups as we go.

>>23321187
i love all of them. the gekishin is supposedly still ongoing dev but it's like 40% balalaika and had a prototype already. my theory is that it's probably on hold until age funds production which isn't happening any time soon because they're completely in the gutter. my only hope is that muv-luv tactics does well enough for them to greenlight it since i've already accepted that resonative/eurofront/integrate are never releasing

>>23321269
meant to include link and pic
https://x.com/N8Bpz/status/1912073115603026000?t=7gcV4Tv1Uqtzz6lBwmYRkQ&s=19

>>23321271
wasn't that prototype showed like 2 years ago?

>>23321212
the 30MM stuff is growing on me, I have a couple more coming in the mail

doing some seam line removal for the first time. Its a bitch. Theres a lot more pending but this one felt pretty clean.

Any tips? Using Tamiya cement and 400-2000 sandpaper.

>>23321271
I look like this IRL

>>23321287
nano glass files are your friend

>>23321291
Yes. I do have a dspiae glass file. Hesitant to use it on curved parts, but I guess it really just buffs so it wont deform the curve right?

This kits getting a generous topcoat of matte so I'm not too worried about buffing to perfection.

>>23321293
>it won't deform the curve
It definitely will.

But, when will they make the GQ Guntank tho.

>>23321273
around 2021/2022 i think. they had kits for the fubuki and gekishin made when that shitty anime aired because they were the only ones from the original VN that didn't have kits. only the fubuki released

>>23321302
Ill stick to sponges then

This manlet is so small it might as well be an RG kit.

>>23321335
It would be a very large high grade.

>>23321241
wtf is that legal?

>>23321337
It is as tall as RG Sazabi. But then again, Sazabi is a huge robot.

Just built my first kit today, it was the 30MM steel haze one. Really fun, I just wish the eyes were painted in, I might do it myself and add battle damage/detailing. Is there any specific paint that suits 30MM in specific or should I just go with whatever?

You all know what is gonna happen

>>23321515
Any paint meant for model kits is fine.

>>23321522
You don't have to do this.

>>23321522
Please chud. . . at least moisten your tools to blend the putty better. . .

>>23321540
Yes he does.

>>23321540
Why not? It's fun.
The next victim and the first victim.

>>23321303
When season 2 is announced.

>>23321515
model/miniature acrylics are generally easiest to use
enamels and other mediums are a pain to use but can achieve specific finishes
craft paints if you are a baller on a budget but be warned most of them suck ass

>>23320366
>>23320369
>>23320372
>>23320375
>>23320378
Fuaaark I love it the blood splatter all of it.

>>23319783
Looks cool. What's the head / canopy from?

>>23321627
I will demanifest this as hard as I do the RG and MG lines

Wasn't sure which thread to post this in but I need help identifying the two caricatures on the bottom left (top left is Yokoi, grandaddy of SD Gundams, and that's Okawara on the right) but google searches even in JP haven't been helpful.

I am torn with getting the Narrative A Packs, I really like the mobile armor but not the HG Narrative that it comes along with.

If they make Perfect Grade of Crossbone/F91/Victory, would it be as size as MG Nu Gundam or slightly bigger?

>>23321241
Meow

>>23321487
I will make it legal

>>23321765
Here’s the old 1/60, it would likely be a similar height.

>included stand that displays the weapon has a smaller than 3mm base peg so you can't stick it in an action base
why? talking about the stand for the michaelis' grappling hook, is it a universal thing?

is there a database for bootlegs?
diving into 3rd party wing kits has been exciting and I pulled the trigger on a couple.
not excited for tariffs though.

What happened to anon who used to draw mascots for Group Builds? Last update I saw was from before 4chan takedown.

>>23321878
Maybe he just doesn’t know we’re back

>>23319751
O Raiser painted

>>23321878
iirc he said that he only posts around when the groupbuild results are announced and new theme is voted for. You'll have to wait around if you need something

>>23321913
And here it is as 00 Raiser. I gave the beam parts a few coats of fluo pink so they really glow.

>>23321917
And with that, I've finished all my 00S2 1/100s. Can't wait to redo Cherudim Arios and Seravee as MGs when they come out in 20 years

>>23321917
Very nice. I'm not a fan of overall 00 gundam designs, but I like how you paint them. The blue here is a nice change from the usual purple

>>23321924
Better photo, though without the pretend-R2 Exia

>>23321925
Thanks!
>The blue here is a nice change from the usual purple
Yeah, I felt like I did a bit too little of it on the 00 itself so I tried to keep much more of the blue visible this time, which gave it a much more striking look.

>>23321878
talk about funny coincidence. I have been quite busy for a while and just decided to drop by to see if there is anything new, and happen came across this post. I did made one more announcement about my plan to post the finalized version for the winner and those who made made the earlier request when the next group build end.
>>23321916
I generally made post regarding the mascot around the time the group build result came out as it's the easiest periods to communicate with the participant and manage requests. Otherwise I occasionally lurks here to see if there are anything interesting going on, especially in regards to upcoming gunpla news.

>>23321765
The Nu ver. Ka's in the ballpark of 22cm tall
A 1/60 F91 or Victory would be around 25cm tall, so just a bit bigger

>Dooben Wolf's body
>Hazenthley II's face
So close to an HG Mk. V and yet.

>>23320537
Pussy is pussy, anon.

>>23322219
pussy only has value if it's attached to a good woman

>>23319749 (OP)
Is that an actual kit or did someone actually slap together a Timberwolf from gunpla parts?

can someone go science guy on me and explain what actually happens when plastic cement is curing while I stare at my repairs?

>>23319751
Finished my HG Gelgoog (Char)

>>23322224
Tell that to Tenga and Fleshlight.

what are good ways to make white armor look more interesting than just a big white block? I don't like the look of darkened edge pre-shading and it's for the unicorn so I want to keep it unweathered. I'm thinking either giving each panel a slight gradient from off-white to pure white or doing the RG look where some panels are picked out in off-white
(the red leg is just because I saw zakuaurelius do it once and I think it's a cool look)

>>23322239
the solvent that dissolved the plastic is evaporating off

I remember someone here saying it’s better to topcoat your models with a satin varnish because it’s more in-scale, but I can’t remember if that was compared to a gloss or matte finish.

>>23322259
matte
look at long distance shots of a fighter jet in the air, it looks satin despite being matte

>>23322254
w-why is he pointing his gun at me

>>23322239
Plastic cement is a chemical cocktail with some plastic mixed into it. When it hits the plastic of your kit, it further melts the plastic on your kit and creates a semi-homogenous slurry. The solvent part of the cement evaporates off at room temperature because it's very volatile, like acetone, and you get a solidified plastic mass. It's not as strong as the original piece because the evaporation and curing leaves a non-uniform macromolecular structure behind, or at least far less uniform than when it was formed under 10 tons of pressure in the plastic molding machine.

>>23322292
nalhodo
does it really need 24h to cure though

>>23322245
Dunno, but surely not the sw sequel approach

>>23322321
depends on the type of cement. thin types like tamiya and other modelling brands require like, 20-60 seconds to dry, but to fully cure (for sanding and the like) it takes few hours. The non-thin types take a bit longer

>>23322245
The simplicity is the whole appeal. You don't need anything more.

>>23322245
I would suggest against messing with the Unicorn's basic color scheme. I personally wouldn't try to complicate the color scheme any more, and especially not the RG two-tone shit. Unicorn has enough interesting shapes and lines in its design already that it doesn't really need tons of color variation Just make sure the finish lets those stand out. A slight off or grayish white will also make the design less blinding to look at and let the details pop out better.

My poor work habits finally caught up to me and now I'm missing one of the verniers from one of my Artifact kits. Shaping a new one is not going to be fun.

>>23322279
because you're Amuro

>>23321335
>AN RG

Anybody got a pic of Spinatio Ninja Type armor on Spinatio Sengoku Type body? I've seen tons of pics of Ninja with Sengoku armor but none of the other way around and I'm curious if it looks cool.

>>23322386
'An R.G.' does sound correct. It's not like he's saying 'an real grade'

>>23322377
CHAR DA

>>23322386
it pronounced arr-gee bro

>bought the Arianrhod Fleet set from P-Bandai for the Reginlaze and Dainsleif
>absolutely do not give a fuck about Iok or his Graze
>put it up on eBay for $20, no box no instructions
>someone ACTUALLY bought it
Holy shit I did not think anybody was a fan of that guy lol

>>23322409
B - A - R - G

>>23322431
Y-W-N-B-A-M

>>23322219
Obviously you've never had bad pussy. There's levels of pussy anon, bad pussy, good pussy, super pussy and mecha pussy.

>>23322366
I see other people do a single color, solid base coat and it looks really good but for some reason on my own builds i always feel like it's unfinished and I feel the need to do something else to it

>>23322446
The trick is that you only ever get to see those people's builds under perfect lighting

>>23320126
It hasn't been reprinted in like 5 years anon. On the aftermarket they were selling for like $50+ until a few months ago when they finally announced they were reprinting them. You will probably see them in stores in August.

>messing around with sprue goo on a HG Mk 2 Titans
>goo left some very slight discoloration around the seam
Uh this wasn't supposed to happen was it?

>>23322460
It won't matter after you paint it. Like youre supposed to.

>>23322461
But I don't wanna paint mom. That was why I was trying out sprue goo instead of just using putty.

>>23322460
Should've made thicker goo

>>23322366
This is a good looking Unicorn.

>>23322386
Using "a" vs "an" depends upon two things: if it's a vowel vs consonant and/or how it sounds. An European - that should be the correct way to write it, however you pronounce it "Yuro" therefore "A European" is proper. Similarly, An RG is the proper way to write it because like the other anon pointed out it's pronounced "arr-gee." inb4 troll.

>>23322225
Not actual kit sadly, I indeed made it out of optional stuff from 30MM and Build Fighters sets, plus some scratchbuilt parts out of PS sheets.

>>23322476
It looks really cool dude, good job.

she looks better blonde.

>>23322482
Nice to hear, thank you. He does not have name yet but after photo session Im sure I will figure something out, unless he can just pass as some Timber Wolf IV (aka Savage Wolf) custom variant.

>>23322500
I hate the jackal torso connection to the waist, fucking paper thin part like ibo

>>23322321
no
if you touch it and it leaves a finger print it's not ready
solvent evaporation depends on the ambient humidity and temperature, having constant airflow over the evaporating solvent (e.g. a fan or aircon) will speed it up especially when the ambient humidity is high
it shouldn't take longer than an hour unless your ambient conditions are really bad

how clean does a nub mark have to be for it to not show through primer/paint? and, will minor gouges and oversanding show through primer or do i need to fix those with sprue goo or something first?

>>23322386
nobody pronounces "rg" as "real grade". it's "arr jee"

>>23322552
lower grit surfacers (1000 or lower) should cover up any sanding scrach marks, unless you're going for a gloss finish in which case low grit sanding will result in a satin finish unless you go really thick with the gloss
gouges will always show though surfacer, fill any gouges with a low grade surfacer like mr surfacer 500 applied with a toothpick or something like tamiya white putty then sand it flat before spraying your higher grit surfacer

Who wants to pick the next project I do?
It's either
MG Alex 2.0
MG Sword impulse gundam
Frame arms girl Ayatsuki
Frame arms girl Hresvelgr bikini version (blonde)

>>23322553
Kinoaurelius pronounces it ‘Arrr-Gee’

>>23322659
Alex

>>23322663
But I pronounce it as "nigger sneed".

>>23322680
No you don't.

>>23322680
based

>>23322672
This is taken into consideration. Until now I was working on bootleg f90 and that thing is truly awful. I had to just put it away. I do not have the patience for it.

>>23322553
for me it's "ruhj"

>>23322663
with a hard g?

>Bought 12 years ago.
>Never used. In storage the whole time. We'll kept though.

How tf do I use this thing?

Bro where actual fuck is this thing? It was promised to me 3000 years ago

>>23322731
Soft G like giraffe
https://youtu.be/V9EpfLcr-yA?si=wGdPrHTSJkrhCB9v

>>23322777
Connect hose, plug in power, press the ON button

>>23319749 (OP)
Oh shit, a MadCat!

>>23322699
>bootleg f90
The one always around on ali for a couple of dollars? What's its malfunction?

>>23322783
That’s just the HG and we got it unless youre trolling for an MG

>>23322809
Literally none of the parts fit together correctly. The most offensive part so far is that I cannot get the visor to fit flush. I bought it to fuck around with and give a wild color scheme to, to put next to my real one, but I will likely not finish it. I know how this kit should work. I've built two of them. This is not it.

>>23322555
NTA, but when using mr surfacer 500 to remove seams, do I have to work it into the seams? Or do I just paint over them and sand when dry?

>>23322817
Huh I was considering it, sanding it down doesnt help? Bought the char origin one and it was pretty good just got the Nobell knockoff.

>>23322827
Nothing I have done works. Everything is just off enough that it doesn't want to fit together and when it does, it feels bad. I have been working on this thing for 3 days now and I've gotten to the waist.

>>23322829
Just cement everything.

>>23322840
They won't physically go where they belong. I would be fine doing that if they would go where they belong to begin with.

>>23322826
apply it with a toothpick, you shouldn't need to "work it in", sand it level before spraying your finer grit surfacer or paint

>>23322798
so arr jee, that's what i said

This is it for me lads. My experiment with sprue goo on a Titans Mk 2 went even worse than expected.

I am going to kill myself tonight. I'm sure grown men have killed themselves over less.

>>23322867
sprue goo is a meme, just use mr surfacer 500 or any other thin putty like tamiya white and paint over it

>>23322885
Yeah I was using sprue goo because I wanted to take the lazy way around seam removal and not having to paint it. Now I'm gonna have to paint anyway except I'm a lot angrier about it.

>>23322867
>grown men have killed themselves over less
And you'd be right. Grown men have killed themselves over women plenty of times

>>23322867
I mean probably. If the police find you in the closet with a rope, make sure your gunpla are posed around you.

>>23322888
Imagine thinking 72 women in the afterlife is paradise.... truly only virgin's actually think this.

>>23322777
Plug in, attach hose between it and airbrush, turn on power, you cannot be this retarded

>>23322899
This creates mustard gas

>>23319751
Resumed working on the Ordine Moderoid and I'm currently brushpainting the waist area, Tamiya enamel chrome silver feels is perfect for all the silver engravings on this guy.
I've also started varnishing by hand with Vallejo Mecha Varnish because it's way cheaper than buying rattle cans and the results are surprisingly better than using MrHobby's cans (acrylic)

>>23322909
Nice, what's your handbrush technique?

Paintfags, how long do you usually spend on nub removal? Do you just sand it down to a rough spot and go? Or do you step up through grits like you would if you weren't painting?

>>23322777
plug it in
connect hose to regulator (the thing with the pressure gauge on it)
connect other end of hose to airbrush
switch it on
the compressor will automatically turn off when the tank pressure reaches a certain pressure, and turn back on when the pressure becomes low
turn the knobs on the top of the regulator to adjust the output pressure somehow... I never figured this part out
use the ring pull on the side after switching the compressor off to release the pressure in the tank for safe storage

>>23322959
If you're painting all that matters is surface smoothness. You can have all the stressmarks in the world if you're just gonna prime and cover with paint anyways.

>>23322959
I just sand it until the surface feels smooth.

>>23322817
You know you've got real chinesium on your hands if every time you touch the assembled parts they all squeak and shift slightly.

>>23322959
I use a blade to cut as close to flat as possible, then finish off with a glass file. Each nub takes 20-30 seconds at the very most, and only if they're in problematic locations.

>>23322959
Literally don't care. Gonna cover whatever the nub marks or stretches with putty anyway.

>>23322959
this >>23322963
if you can feel it when you run your fingernail across it, it will show up through the paint

I wish the Nero from Gundam Sentinel got a plastic kit.

>>23323005
don't understand why it hasn't desu when even the Xeku Eins had one

>>23323025
the retardation with the hobby magazine the sentinel series originated from. It's amazing Bandai even still acknowledges Sentinel stuff.

>>23319751
I added articulation to the big front "toes" on the Nightingale. I plan to make a stand for the thing, so the massive flat feet aren't going to work for me. I'm still working out the sub-arms under the front skirts

>>23323005
RG EX-S
HG MK-V
MG Nero

In that order.

>>23322962
everything this anon said but also
get a proper low pressure regulator, those ones that go up to 150 aren't precise at low pressure
the tank will accumulate water so make sure to pull the drain plug and empty it out once in a while

>>23321335
Man I love Hyaku Shiki gold here so much.

oh heres the accessories for fred, not sure why it wasnt included in the bandai hobby page

>>23323145
There were, and a picture with the cable face attached to the body. But when I went back to see they were gone for some reason.

>>23322777
Pump it full of air first, then drain it. Being in storage for so long it might have gotten some moisture inside the tank.

>>23322817
>Buy bootleg expected anything more than a bootleg.

Thats why I stopped buying bootlegs, it just ruins the building experience.

>>23322817
Generally the smaller the original gunpla kit, the more fucky the bootleg will probably be.

>>23322926
I primarily paint with acrylics and use a ceramic palette with 2-3 drops of thinner (wet palette is just a warhammer meme).
I use Vallejo, Italeri, AK and Acrysion paints for Acrylics and Tamiya X- for Enamels.
The thing to look out for when handpainting is how much you've loaded your brush: too much paint hides details and causes visible strokes so you need to put very little paint on the brush, I recommend brushing your hand to check for the right amount: if you can see skin detail where you've brushed then paint you are good to go.

When painting metallics on larger surfaces I find that Drybrushing over black works really well, ideally over a very smooth surface like the one you can get with Mr Surfacer 1500.
For small details I just brush it on like normal, I never thin metallics when painting them. The Acrysion line of acrylic metallics is my favorite, good metallics are thin out of the bootle.
I also recommend using enamels on top of acrylics for small details such as engravings because enamel thinner does not really affect cured acrylics (just don't be a retard and avoid drowning your kit in it) so you can easely erase mistakes as you would do when panel lining.
Also brush soap or conditioning/cleaning fluid is essential if you want your brushes to last more than one week: metallics and especially metallic enamels will fuck your brushes pretty badly if you don't clean them immediately after use.

>>23323145
>no actual alternative head after all
What a wet fart of a letdown.

>>23323055
best modeler here

>>23322962
>I never figured this part out
found the guy blasting at 50psi

>>23322962
>pull the pin on the side
i prefer to press the valve under the moisture trap to release the air so it also expels the water collected inside.

>>23323239
I thought lighter fluid was better for cleaning up panel lining.

What's the best sanding sponge for wet sanding that you guys know of/are using? I used Tamiya sanding sponges before but prices for them are insane now. I got some other random brand but it just falls apart during wet sanding.

>>23323326
Enamel thinner is more dangerous on lacquer paints because many enamel thinners also contain solvents that reactivate lacquer

>>23323328
Tamiya's a clone of 3M's sanding sponges

>>23323328
i just use polish automotive sandpaper from ebay

>zaku asked chatgpt what's the best master grade kits
>ai replied kit that doesn't exist
Should there be RX 78 Ver.Ka 2.0?

>>23323339
Yes it's the best RX-78-2 design but the old MG is both outdated and not very accurate

>Shit on gunpla
>The AI sort of agree
What did he mean by this?

>muh unicown
man fuck you
you hear me?
fuck you

Oh my god, i can see the appeal of AI right now.

Can you fuck off with this off topic ai spam

please do more based and awesome AI prompts

Ask chatgpt do ai paint their kits

>>23323328
It's Infini

When it comes to painting, does it need to be a specific type of paint?

>>23321781
Nice cat anon, did you had any problem with the torso? Mine kept exploding during assembly

I deeply enjoyed building the astraea, still missing shields and swords, but damn it was fun.

>>23323412
No but a good primer is necessary. Tamiya, Mr Color, Gaianotes, Vallejo all make good primers. You can paint whatever you want on top and it should be fine as long you don't play with it like a 3 year old

>>23323420
I don't get how you guys can like absolute fucking tripe like this and the strike freedom but still have the gall to talk shit about FSS/GTMs

>>23323424
in before that one guy posts the twig picture

>>23323326
It depends on what's underneath the wash/panel line, I only use water-based acrylics and the Tamiya enamel thinner does not seem to affect them so that's what I use for clean up

>>23323412
>>23323423
Also be sure to use topcoat to protect your paintjobs. Matte is the most common choice, but you can choose what you like.

What's a decent airbrush compressor under $150 for a beginner? Looking to get one to do hair gradients for bishojo plamo.

>>23323456
compressor only? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VT2F5N9
the chink brushes that come pacakged in the airbrush + compressor kits are trash, get a gsi creos procon boy, harder & steenbeck evolution, or iwata eclipse

Update on 30MM putty abomination.

>>23323482
Why would you do this, whats the goal what are you trying to accomplish?

>>23323488
My putty fantasies

>>23323490
this could be cool if you put a semblance of effort into shaping the putty beyond slapping it on like play-doh and calling it done

>>23323494
>slapping it on like play-doh and calling it done
That's the goal

>>23323482
>>23323490
This unconventional style of shitposting.is what this general unironically needed. Keep it up, you crazy bastard

>>23323482
Hmm, I think the torso could be a little, mmm, longer.

>>23323243
what? the face open head is literally in that picture.

>>23323497
You should have better goals

>>23323509
I think he's talking about the ear funnels coming off or maybe he's disappointed the cockpit isnt actually in the head like twittertards were saying

>>23323515
Yeah. I should slap more putty on them.

>>23323424
Honestly, i see the issues, posing it sucks and it falls a lot, but it was fun nonetheless, so I'm happy with it.

>>23322989
Other anons need to learn the way of the blade. Cycling through 5 different sandpaper grits sounds miserable

>>23323424
Mobile suits look cool and can actually move and do cool stuff
MHs and GTMs all look the same and they can barely pose even in universe, FSS fight scenes look horribly stiff and awkward

>>23323339
it's either the bot mixed up the MGEX Unicorn Ver Ka (which is essentially a 2.0), or it's talking about the MG 2.0 from 2009, which arguably is the best iteration of the RX-78 MG in terms of anime accuracy and value

>>23323531
"but what if I gouge it!!" - retards that refuse to practice

>>23323415
No, actually. The torso was fine. The problem spots for me are the peg-ball socket, specifically on the front left shoulder and the gun to arm socket. I'm afraid to glue the peg into the ball because it's only attached to the shifting plate and the ball-pc socket is tight

>>23323535
>or it's talking about the MG 2.0 from 2009, which arguably is the best iteration of the RX-78 MG in terms of anime accuracy and value
RX-78-2 2.0 is overrated when it comes to anime accuracy.

Does anyone have the Penelope? I've got some questions about the size and what MS can fit in it. How do other HG kits do when replacing the Odysseus?

>>23323572
I have it unbuilt. Don't really know how the other HG kits would fit.

>>23319749 (OP)
>Gunpla/Plamo
isn't this a stupid and awkward abbreviation that almost seems unnecessary?

>>23323575
tell that to the japanese

>>23323575
Gunpla = plastic models (plamo) of gundam
Plamo = plastic models.

gun/plamo is the way

>>23323573
Shame. I have an awful idea for it and I just want to know how stuff will fit before I take the ~$80 plunge. And I guess I want to know how solid the kit feels, too.

nah the best way to call them is Plastic Models Based on the Sci-Fi Japanese Animation Series Mobile Warrior Gundam

ganpura genwuh

>>23323572
It would probably look quite oversized for a good chunk of MS

I just bought the MG FA Unicorn. What can I expect? Is it really as unstable as I've been told?

>>23323588
It's a unicorn but fatter. If you're worried about joint and stability issues then thicken them. Otherwise have fun

>>23323588
Unicorns are cool. You'll probably want to decide on either Unicorn or Destroy mode and leave it that way though since the transformation is finicky on the MG.

>>23323572
"Can fit in it?" It's a set of specifically designed attachments to the Odysseus. It's like asking how other kits fit in to the Deep Striker.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E78toHa8EQ&t=8m33s

why does she keep shaking the paint for a few minutes and then at 12:00 why does she color that part of the sheet

I've never had any gundams

>>23323611
>keep shaking
You need to stir it because the pigment tends to settle
>why does she color that part of the sheet
To test it.

>>23323611
that's panel liner, it's heavily thinned enamel paint, the pigment tends to separate and settle at the bottom so you have to stir it thoroughly
>why does she color that part of the sheet
that's the runner tag, she's testing the panel liner on it to see if it's properly mixed, if the pigmentation is still too weak then it's not been stirred sufficiently

>>23323545
Oof, yeah that sounds scary, honestly i really like the Saix, but it has some issues that require some corrections

>>23319751
Making a new thruster bell out of a runner piece

>>23323611
For normal paints you would use a palette, but tamiya panel liner paint has a brush applicator. She is testing it on the runner/sprue to see that the paint is mixed properly and that the color is as expected. Panel liner comes in different shades and it's helpful to see how it will look before applying it to parts you actually care about.

Since 30MM kits have softer plastic, what sandpaper grits do you guys prefer to use for nub removal?

>>23323736
I've been using a very fresh hobby knife blade, steel files (the kind with the lines not the diamond kind with the very rough surface), and 8000+ grit if it's needed but most of the time just the knife is enough.

>>23323881
vallejo is trash even by acrylic standards, shit is just mostly chalk

>>23323881
retard

>>23323619
Stop posting pictures of me Anon
>>23323883
Model Color is very good and brushes fine, what are you talking about?

>>23323883
first time i've ever seen someone call vallejo chalk
it's rubbery latex-based trash but chalk is a new one

>>23323886
Must be from all the lacquer fumes I huff.

>>23323883
You know how I know you've never used it?

>>23323883
>vallejo is trash
that's why I use Folk Art and Apple Barrel paints to paint gunplas

zz dreissen reprint WHEN

>>23324019
i've used those and the pigment density is abysmal. worst paints i've ever used, i'd use vallejo over those any day

https://youtu.be/uDM_czfTgNY?si=NBdSYOuEvpj3ZuqB
ZakuAurelius summer contest now has a prize for entries outside America. I actually might enter now

that's great but who asked

>plan to start painting tomorrow
>paint didn't get delivered today
No... not like this...

>>23324086
I recently had a kit sent back to the seller because they tried to ship it as a piece of paper instead of a package. I understand your pain.

>>23324086
>paint didn't get delivered today
Why tf are you ordering paint online

>>23324101
NTA but where else are you supposed to get paint from? The stationery store?

>>23324106
Hobby shops and art supply stores

>>23324108
My hobby stores are for wargaming shit, not modeling

>>23324108
that only applies if you're painting static miniatures though. Articulated figures need something more durable than your standard dollar acrylics.

>>23324112
>>23324111
There's other kinds of hobby stores.

>>23324101
the fuck else am i gonna do, go outside? get real retard
besides, local stores don't stock lacquers

>>23324111
>>23324112
>>23324115
just live in japan lol

>>23324118
but japan government wont give me autismbux

>>23319982
>This guy from Boston
But why? Also, how is the air brush painting the splotches he put but it's not even getting onto the black part of the piece?

>>23324114
Not in my area

>>23322457
>when they finally announced they were reprinting them
Where was this?

>Just want 400 grit sanding sponge
>I have to spend $20 because 600 grit to 1200 or whatever grit is separate and $10 while the 400 grit is is in a bag with 120 grit and 240 grit
The fuck am I gonna do with 120 and 240 grit? Jewelery?

>>23324136
nigger just buy packs of automotive sandpaper on ebay

>>23324136
I use these lower ranges of sandpaper grit more often than anything beyond 800. It's great for gradual and uniform removal of thin layers of material. Something that a knife, or saw would struggle with

>>23324136
Go to home depot. You can get big ass packs of it for cheap.

>>23324123
He's using translucent paints, so what's underneath them stays visible and just gets tinted with the colour. That means the colour ends up showing very strongly over the white areas, whereas you can hardly see them over the black areas. Same principle as preshading, but more extreme

>>23324136
>https://newtype.us/p/GJSqkdPyG7S7cJQdeK7G/h/softback-sanding-sponge-pad

Do I have to do everything for you? Here you go 15 bucks 400 - 4000 grit.

>>23324136
120 and 140 grit is for woodworking or removing foot calluses. It's way too rough for models.

>>23324112
While static, gaming models also need to be really durable because they are handled and move around a lot, drop from tables, etc. The top coating of sealant is really important for overall durability when using acrylics. I wouldn't underestimate the durability of polyurethane sprays. If it's strong enough to be used for outdoor patio furniture, it can absolutely protect models too.

1000 grit barely does anything, what tf do you use 4000 for

>>23324199
beyond 1000 grit is used for buffing. for like ultra smooth surfaces. clear parts also

>>23324201
What's the point when you're going to prime with 1000-1500 grit surfacer anyway

>>23324220
snapshitters

>>23324222
It is honestly pure suffering to be a snapfiend at this point. Almost every problems like nub marks, stretch marks, sanding marks, stickers, incorrect colors go away if you just paint the kit.

>>23324229
painting is a new skill set and very intimidating for people who have never done it, and large models with articulation is a very challenging place to start with painting.

>>23324229
It's almost as if they've developed an entirely parallel set of skills to make their models look good that you haven't

>>23324272
>It's almost as if they've developed an entirely parallel set of skills to make their models look good
The said skills:

>>23324269
I get that there are people who don't want to paint at all, but at a certain point when they have already went through alot of shit like markers, sanding, topcoat and bunch of other bizzare tricks, why not just paint the kit? It is literally same amount of troubles but less embarrassing.

>>23324276
It's also a high entry cost. Airbrushes are cheaper now, but it used to be that a quality airbrush and compressor would easily add up to 200 on it's own, then add in flow improver, cleaner, distilled water, the cost of model grade paints, brushes, brush cleaner, etc, and it adds up to a lot... can easily spend 500+ dollars just to get started. Tabletop miniatures can get away with just brush painting a lot easier because the models are so much smaller, and the popular painting styles are different.

>>23323665
Its serviceable at least. I'm afraid to buy an HMM Shield/Blade Liger by comparison. Have you tried any of the 1/100 line yet? Are those the RMZ?

>>23324286
That sounds like spending issues from your end. You blew your load on a premium level airbrush, and then gimmick items like flow improver and distilled water. Use paint thinner to clean your brushes and learn how to thin your paint without retarder and flow improver. Optimize your shit.

>>23324276
>why not just paint the kit?
good paint is banned in yurop and i didn't like airbrushing acrylics so I stopped

>>23324286
>It's also a high entry cost.
Kow Yokoyama made Maschinen Krieger with bunch of poorly thinned acrylic paint and spoons.
Makoto Kobayashi started his modeling career by picking up toys from the garbage bin because he had no money.

>>23324269
as someone who was once a snapshitter, no it isn't. it's an exciting opportuntity to improve your models and avoid all the bullshit that comes along with trying to make a "perfect" snapshit
>>23324286
if you can afford models, you can afford to invest in a compressor, airbrush, and paint. even if you aren't the type to amass a backlog, painting will make each kit last longer so if you plan on being in the hobby for any length of time it's objectively a good investment in terms of cost per kit or hour

>>23324305
I bought my airbrush in 2016 and I have yet to replace it. The other stuff I accumulated slowly over two decades, much of it before I bought an airbrush. If I were just getting into modeling now I would have bought things differently, and in a different order. For one, I would never buy any warhammer ever. I would have also spent a bit extra on the airbrush to get a real Iwata instead the we-have-an-Iwata-at-home that I actually did buy.

>>23324315
I have always been envious of scratch builders and kitbashers who can look at bottles, containers, whatever and see parts rather than trash. Even in the tabletop scene there are absolute wizards who make awesome scenery and dioramas from just cardboard, hotglue, and craft paints, and the occasional dollar store find.

https://youtu.be/1tr4_h6bnuw
100000 layers of tape.

>>23324330
I envy the people with the patience and skill to do that level of making and get suck clean results. I am not equipped for that

>>23324328
Scratch modeler can get away with alot of things because they actually paint to hide the absolute abomination made from water bottles, broken lighters and some chinese toy they bought for 5 cents. What's matter is the presentation, not how expensive your tools are.

>>23324336
I mean.. that's autistic levels of patience. He could've just burnished the tape.

>>23324305
you know the saying, buy chink and you buy twice. a "premium" level (really just an entry level…) airbrush is an investment and if you get a good one you shouldn't need to upgrade for a decade if ever. flow improver is almost a necessity if you use shitcrylics, but yeah they should just use lacquers instead

>>23324354
Acrylics are going to have a 100x larger range of available colors compared to lacquers depending on where you live, and if you also do any brush painting having 1 type of paint that can be used for both is nice. But it does have its limitations.

>>23324354
Acrylic is not the boogeyman people making it out to be. Just thin it and you will be good to go.

>>23324369
The only downside of acrylic is how it has weak adhesion to the surface. But then again, it is a model, not a toy. You paint the model and leave it static.

>>23324330
lol fuck this i'm handpainting the whole thing
it's a lot less daunting than masking when you figure out you can just correct the fuckups

>>23324370
i used acrylics (vallejo, armypainter, and greenstuffworld) for about 1.5 years before switching to lacquers and while they're perfectly usable when you figure out how to thin them well etc etc they're just so inferior that they're not really worth using for airbrushing. i still use them for brush painting details but i'd never put them through an airbrush again when i can just use lacquers

>>23324387
All i care about is that they give colors and universal for both ABS and PS.

>>23324394
i've never had a single issue painting abs with lacquers, you people seem to think that lacquers will disintegrate abs at the slightest touch but if your painting technique isn't complete 50iq retard tier you don't even have to adjust it to paint abs with lacquers

>>23324387
Skill issue

>>23324399
coperylic

>>23324401
post your work

>>23324373
That's not the only downside, they're more prone to spraying poorly if you mess up ratios, you have to deal with tip drying, they don't do well with heavy coats, they're slower to work with in some regards because of the long curing time compared to how quickly lacquers dry, and they almost universally have matte finishes which is not ideal for mecha models
Plus no acrylic varnish can compare to Mr Color Super Smooth Clear

>>23324406
>they almost universally have matte finishes which is not ideal for mecha models
So it is a good type of paint, then.

>>23324407
>So it is a good type of paint, then.
It's good for what it's designed for but it's shit for mecha since it just adds extra steps (and thicker paint layers) to getting a perfect gloss surface for decals and panel lining. There's a reason why Vallejo mecha colors specifically aren't matte.

>>23324410
You are saying it like every mecha builds have to be glossy or else, it is incorrect.

>>23324330
>https://youtube.com/shorts/VQs05APu7dQ?si=aOXF5z6WWj8IYgbi

Compared to the handpaint chad.

>>23324414
No, I'm saying that for the panel lining and decal application step, a glossy surface is necessary unless you want the result to look like shit. Sure, you can just spray gloss varnish over the matte acrylic, but you'd rather just have the paint layer itself be glossy. Your final topcoat layer dictates the model's finish afterwards anyway.

>>23324422
>Panel lining
Sorry, i don't use homosexual shit like that.

>>23324426
Pin washes are an essential step of every modeling discipline so I'm not sure what you're trying to imply here.

>>23324431
What i'm implying is that i don't panel line. I shade the kit with black edges.

>>23323031
Why can't Bandai just buy the rights to Sentinel from Hobby Magazine?

>>23324444
Woah, are you suggesting that bandai do something that doesn't instantly result in profit?

Are Soft Vinyl kits worth the effort?

>>23324444
>>23324446
The best source about the whole shennanigans with the Sentinel IP is here: >https://zeonic-republic.net/?page_id=9089, tldr: Bandai got so big that the verbal(?) agreement between Bandai and Artbox, was forgotten and no one in the "current' Bandai remembers what it was even about so there's a whole lot of misunderstandings and supposed broken agreements. Basically Model Graphix has been gatekeeping Sentinel until the whole thing is cleared up. Seems like they are on good terms already because there's a scheduled reprints of Sentinel kits.

>>23324415
Are those paints any good?

>>23324330
All of those troubles for the most souless paintjob ever.

>>23324415
How does he do it?

>get an email that I apparently have a shitton of HLJ store credit and they're making it expire in 2 months
>check to see what I can spend it on
>literally everything is out of stock or backordered
What's the point of this site...?

>HG Origins kits are now popping up
>Dom test type and Early Guntank suddenly restocked

The power of the second factory, hope more origin kits are restocked soon.

>>23324531
looking forward to the Zaku I Kycillia's. IMO they're the cleanest Zaku I's i've had a privilege to build.

Thinking of getting a paint setup for airbrushing. Are lacquers generally considered the best choice?
And for handpainting small details is it enamels?

>>23324547
Main trouble with enamels is local availability, they're the easiest for just filling in solid colors on details due to their self leveling properties and ease of cleaning up without damaging the underlying paint, but in the US you're basically stuck with Testors for enamels.

>>23324603
Cool thanks! I live near a big Gunpla hobby store that has a bunch of Tamiya paints so I can stock up on those for handpainting. Do I just clean it up with enamel thinner after handpainting?
Just bought an Iwata and airbrush booth, gonna stock up on lacquers as well.

>>23324547
>>23324716
Lacquers for airbrushing and enamels for hand details, yes. It is possible to use enamels for airbrushing, but they take forever to dry and cure. Tamiya is probably the best you can get for enamels, though Revell also produces them. Tamiya doesn't need to be thinned before painting, while Testors and Revell does.

Don't buy hobby grade enamel thinner, it's overly expensive for the volume you get and can be a bit on the strong side. Just buy a bottle of lighter fluid or mineral/white spirits, that's basically the same thing.

>>23324737
Oh awesome. I tried handpainting with some Vallejo acrylics and wasn't a fan of how prone to scratching off it was.
I have a bottle of Tamiya black and lighter fluid already, and not having to thin it is a big plus. I'll give it a try.

Any suggestions for lacquers? So far Mr. Color seems to be the best, same with GaiaNotes (but apparently the latter's hard to find in the US).

>>23324716
>I live near a big Gunpla hobby store that has a bunch of Tamiya paints
Which ones? The enamel paints are the ones in the taller bottles, not the flat round ones.

>>23324754
Mr Color and Gaia both have their own advantages and you should use both when appropriate but GSI Creos has a better international distribution network so Mr Color is usually cheaper, but its main drawback is that its regular color range is a little outdated and it has a few too many Aqueous-exclusive colors. Gaia is very overpriced outside of Japan, but has a better selection of anime colors and is a bit higher quality compared to most of the Mr Color range, plus it has some more gimmicky paints that other brands don't have a good equivalent for.

>>23324754
Acrylics are primarily for hand-painting miniatures, they're delicate because they're water-soluble to facilitate painting multiple light glaze layers and mixing with each other on a palette, and once you're done you're supposed to lock it in with top coat.

For lacquers, GSI Creos is the most commonly available and isn't bad for Gundam (I'm pretty sure they're official partners with Bandai or somesuch). Gaia can be purchased at webstores (USA Gundam Store, Newtype, Mecha Warehouse), though with online ordering you're encouraged to buy in bulk so you don't get raped out the ass on shipping charges. Also, different webstores charge different amounts so you'll have to shop around a bit to find the best retailer.

>>23324754
>>23324773
One more point about Gaia, arguably its biggest flaw is that many stand-out colors from its range are collab colors which are very difficult to find in the west due to licensing issues. They also have "premium" colors only sold at events and not available at retail, so unless one becomes popular enough to enter regular production the west won't ever get to see it.

>>23324526
Get something other than gundamshit

>>23324760
Gundam Place Store. I misremembered actually and I have the small round Tamiya which is a semi-gloss acrylic apparently. Gonna drive over this weekend and see if they carry enamels though since they're pretty well stocked on paints.
>>23324773
>>23324775
>>23324780
Awesome, appreciate the help and advice. Probably gonna have to learn to mix paints in the future, but for now I'll stick to the colors I buy. Looking forward to starting my painting journey soon; gonna try participating in the next group build!

cant wait for the happy meal toy mfs to come out the woodwork for this post

>>23324802
There's a shitload of secondary supplies you'll want to consider beyond the compressor, spray booth, cleaning pot and respirator mask:

A bunch of small glass jars (around the 14mL range) for storing mixed paint
Steel pipe cleaner set for cleaning out your airbrush parts
Glass eye droppers for transferring paint and thinner
A shitload of alligator clips on sticks for holding your parts as they dry (you can also Plasti-Dip the teeth to keep them from scratching up your parts)
Hobby grade masking tape (Tamiya is the gold standard)
Generic Walmart Astroglide (it's basically bulk-buy airbrush needle lubricant)
A few nail polish racks for holding your paint jars
Big square latch lid jars at around the 100mL range to hold your thinners to make it easier to access without having to constantly open and close the big tins (I got a few at Michaels)
Super Clean (automotive section of Walmart, it strips paint and primer super good without damaging the plastic)

Lots of these are varying degrees of optional, but I've found a use for everything on this list.

>>23324833
You are proving his point to be true.

>broke small but important piece
>barely got it back together with a fuckton of CA glue
>looks terrible and not even sure if i'll be able to get it cleaned up enough to be worth painting
>plamokitbash doesn't have any of this piece in stock
Is there another place to get single replacement parts or runners in burgerland or am I just fucked?

>>23324891
Scratchbuild it if it isn't too complex. 3D print it if it is. Insert metal pins in both cases if it's stress-bearing.

>>23323482
Are you going to go for a more organic look on this one?

>>23324896
>3D print it if it is
I'm an idiot, how did I not think of that
Is there a repository of the runners/kits anywhere or will I have to try getting a model myself? I remember Gundam Breaker getting everything ripped a while back but dunno if anything ever came of it

>>23324898
It's a woman.

>>23324937
Yeah, totally a woman.

>>23324937
HORSE PUSSY

>>23324937
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NywG9LOs04s

What's the active ingredient in Purple power that strips chrome plating?

>>23324937
Holy THICC she a baddie

>Digimon has multiple Figure-Rises from different series
>Yu-Gi-Oh still stuck on "Remember Duel Monster?"
I hope they'll move on to GX or 5Ds after releasing Slifer

>>23325037
You can not imagine my surprise that Shine Greymon got a kit. Sure he's a Greymon, but usually War Greymon and Omegamon are the ones getting all the spotlight.
>I hope they'll move on to GX or 5Ds after releasing Slifer
We don't even have a Dark Magician yet.
Accesscode Talker looks pretty good though.

P-Bandai Gundam Base limited Labubu model kit when?

>>23324518
He thinned his paints
>>23324469
Never used any products from GODRay, but I would assume they are quality. Price seems good also but I'm pretty sure shipping would destroy my wallet: If I ever order from the guy I'll probably buy some of these paints

>>23325039
Even Frontier is getting something now, which is a pleasant surprise. Now to see whether they're willing to do something for Xros in the future.

Isopropyl alcohol strips lacquer yeah? So how would I clean up panel lines if not with that? Wouldn't I just be damaging the finish?

>>23324891
odin’s mecha parts, or mr bao’s shop on ebay
but their stock is also not great sometimes

>>23324534
Yeah Ive been waiting a long god damn time for a reprint of that kit.

>>23325006
the purple

>>23325050
bro, ur lighter fluid?

>>23325050
Who tf cleans panel lines with iso? I use white spirit but any enamel thinner/lighter fluid should work.

New thread

>>23325110
>>23325110
>>23325110

>>23324526
they have tons of shit in stock if you look at anything other than gundam

>>23325107
>>23325111
Would that strip the lacquer?