Redcrusader

I dont think already started kits are eligible

I remember there were a few half snapped kits entering last time but I’m not too sure if the line of “started” is drawn at snap fitted or painted/prepped.

Can we get some rules around half snap fitted models @syd ?

that does look good. might have to pick these up. loved the jaegers. best part of the movie hands down

The “Basic Rules” on the contest’s page does not mention projects in progress, only that you provide 4 WIP images throughout the contest. However it would be against the spirit of the contest to post a finished build that you already had pictures of that was done before the contest was announced. We should wait on an official ruling before anyone…[Read more]

I just finished snap building the Cherno and I must say that it looks great but definitely needs some paint to give it that awesome gritty look from the movie.
I was lucky enough to pre-order both this and the Gypsy Danger before they went to Order Stop on HLJ but I’m not sure when they’ll do a second run of them :/

Yeah there is a bit of a blank space in the rules regarding that, I wouldn’t imagine putting up a previous project is any good but I would like to see an official ruling around models that have been half built or snap fitted but not worked on, especially in the Intermediate and Advanced categories.

If I can’t end up entering this, even by…[Read more]

Ah my Rival 😉

I’m snapping my Gipsy together right now for the contest. Lots of things to do for it lots of detail that needs to be painted

i used the good old fashion tamiyas but prob with that stuff it scratches easily so you have to pledge it and wait a while but spraying with laquers dont forget to wear a gas mask that stuff is toxic but have fun with it keep a good distance away from the parts not too close or ull overspray n not too far so u cant do any good precise painting

Was that Tamiya Acrylic? My local hobby shop has a decent selection of them but I don’t know if you need to thin acrylic like you would for lacquer paints.

Thanks for the tips for spraying, I’ll be sure to keep them in mind when I’m setting up.

Finally, Nick has joined the party!!! 😛 Congratulations on your purchase!
The Tamiya acrylic paints need to be thinned. You can use X-20A or Isopropanol Alcohol. If you choose to use the latter one, make sure it’s at least 90%.
All paints scratch, so it is advisable to clear all paints….
There is no problem in using enamels in the airbrush,…[Read more]

Thinners…. As I read it. I got alot of problems during my past projects. Using Vallejo acryliccolors, i thought using thinner and cleaner from Vallejo should be an emprovement to just using water. But i figured, that thinner and cleaner kinda reacts with water, causing a total block of the colorflow inside the pistol. Just using water, I have no…[Read more]

I’m pretty rough when it comes to airbrushing. $30NZD airbrush sets and a nice medium sized cheap chinese compressor. I decant tamiya spray cans into the hopper and it stretches out the cost of the cans as they can be expensive. The outcome isn’t bad and it’s great for experimenting. I use a strong Resene paint stripper for cleaner for all types…[Read more]

For what it’s worth – I use a wide range of paint types in a lot of different applications which includes fine scale modeling/gunpla. I almost always use the thinner and paint from the same brand. I find that works the best for me. I use enamel a lot for base coats – needs a good long time to dry and needs a sealing top coat if you are going to…[Read more]

Really nice builds! That’s a shame ’bout that Zeta, didn’t know it was that flimsy, but it looks good nevertheless!

Nick, how do you like the G-reco kits? Kinda interested in the G-self and the Gastima.

They vary heavily in quality from kit to kit, all the “G” suits, the Grimoire and the Elf bullock are very good, while the others are a bit sub-par. None of the G-reco suits have very good articulation unfortunately.
I’d recommend you try the G-self and Gastima, they’re fun builds and look good in the end.

Awesome builds, great job! Can’t wait to get my hands on that Dijeh, and am now interested in that Acguy

same on the desktop browser… flooded by green boxes lol

Yep, same here. To be sure, clicking both thumps for liking LOL

two thumbs up! 😀