You should definitely order those replacements ASAP, mate. GK has a tendency to be backed up for a few weeks due to the number of people using their service. :/ Anywho, I’m definitely looking forward to your build!
I have no idea. Probably 2-3 weeks. It all depends on how long it takes for GK to receive the parts. I ordered the parts with EMS shipping, and the total was a whopping $22. I do not recommend EMS shipping unless you want your parts to arrive quickly.
I see, thanks for telling, because I didn’t know about GK parts before. I also want to order replacements, not for my RX78, but for my Strike-IWSP that I have right now.
I started cutting out the parts for the legs, but there is a problem. One of the parts was broken out of the package, meaning I HAVE to order a replacement. There is no fixing it, I’ve had enough stress fixing broken pieces.
No problem, mate. 🙂 I almost overlooked it myself, haha. Might as well use EMS though, right? Sometimes it takes me a month to get parts from them via SAL. :/
Yeah, I’ll go with EMS. These parts hate me, don’t they? Haha! It certainly isn’t convenient, but I am not going to give up with this kit. You will not defeat me Gunpla!
Don’t worry. I have a tendency to do that with every other model kit. Just curious, which part(s) of your Crossbone did you break (that is, if at all)? It seems that the major knee joint is rather fragile on all of the Crossbone models.
Work on this kit has been rather slow due to time constraints. I have started cutting and de-nubbing the parts, and I think I already need to order at least one replacement, due to a simple mistake I made early on. I don’t think I did a great job on the nubs, but everything will hopefully work out in the end. The nubs on the torso are…[Read more]
Unless the nub marks are glaringly obvious (and by that I mean a big white mark on a dark-colored part), there’s a good chance they won’t be noticed. You’re using the hobby knife to de-nub, right?
Hmmm, depends on how big of a hole. It maybe noticeable to you, but it might not be for someone else. I did something similar on a couple of my kits and I don’t notice them until I look for them.
Started assembly of HG Wing Gundam, noticed thigh pieces didn’t match on tone, so I had to re spray those parts and one of the legs, some small detail to be fixed on the leg and then back to assembly.
Man, this thing is looking awesome. Masking looks great and the resulting paint job is very good. Honestly, that’s not the work of a beginner. A great example of what proper basics can do.
Thanks for the positive comments Dlinker, I guess it’s a case of under estimating myself, and only being my third mobile suit involving paint of any kind, didn’t think I would belong in anything above beginner entry level.
I’d say this is borderline Intermediate, but one can argue it belongs here because it doesn’t involve something like weathering, pre-shading, and possibly seamline removal. Either way, keep up the quality you’re setting now. Good stuff.
I’ve gotten most of the frame work painted up and detailed. I panel lined the joints in the legs and added some bronze details. I think it’s turning out pretty good thus far.
I also painted up the gold parts last night. They will get a clear coat tonight. The parts on the chest will need to be taped off and hit…[Read more]
So far I’ve been using what cans I have left to use them up and get rid of them. However once the armor is started, it’ll be all airbrush. I’ve got my Tamiya paint ready for thinning. And I also was able to pick some Alclad stuff to try out.
Hope it works out for you this time. Don’t stress it and have fun with it and it will turn out just fine. Also don’t worry about what others are doing just do what is you and you will be fine.
Yeah, everyone will seriously frown upon you if you give up on this one. Haha, just kidding. Relax and put yourself in a bubble when working on this kit. It’s yours to complete and pimp out so have at it.
Hope this one turns out the way you want it man. These guys have given good advice. Just take your time and focus on what you want to achieve. And you’ll be happy with the results.
Very nice choice of kit mate. I read on Gaijin-Gunpla blog and this kit receives high scores. So, I’m looking forward to see the result. Good luck mate and have fun!
*Ahem* #3.
You should definitely order those replacements ASAP, mate. GK has a tendency to be backed up for a few weeks due to the number of people using their service. :/ Anywho, I’m definitely looking forward to your build!
How long do you think for your replacements to arrive?
I have no idea. Probably 2-3 weeks. It all depends on how long it takes for GK to receive the parts. I ordered the parts with EMS shipping, and the total was a whopping $22. I do not recommend EMS shipping unless you want your parts to arrive quickly.
I see, thanks for telling, because I didn’t know about GK parts before. I also want to order replacements, not for my RX78, but for my Strike-IWSP that I have right now.
I see. It’s a great service.
Bad news mate, GK parts says in their website that they were forced to suspend their parts service indefinitely. 🙁
Any other alternatives to order parts besides GK parts?