Hello 🙂
I want to start building kits, seems like something fun.
But im not sure where to start, or better said what kit would be good.
I would like a PG, because they are big and look awesome.
I saw the hobbylink episode where they said there is a PG Eva 01(im an evangelion fan), but I think i do not want to start with that one.
I think starting with 1 or 2 HG’s would be good, mainly just so you can get used to working with plastic. After those you could probably build a PG, though it may still be a little tricky.
As for cool sworded HG gundams there’s the Astray Blue Frame 2nd L http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN981942/Gun other than that, ones I like are the Unicorn Gundam…[Read more]
Yes it does, though, just a small one to keep it off the ground. If you’re wanting a stand for the ABF itself for aerial poses then an action base 2 would work well for this guy http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN950540/Sup .
There is some truth in what Nick says, but if you’re confident enough and can read a manual, I my opinion, you should be able to do a PG without a problem.
My first Gunpla was a PG… And if I can do it, so can anybody else.
If you are planning to paint the kit in any form, and don’t have any experience, I suggest practicing on a HG or even a…[Read more]
Thanks.
Definetely not going to try painting for now, specially a PG.
That one you linked looks cool, I might end with more kits than I initially planed lol
I’d say if you want to just test the waters then the SD line is a great and cheep place to start. and something like SD Quan[t] has a pretty cool sword. The reason I say this is cause they have few pieces use some polycaps and have a few stickers, so they cover all the basics and don’t cost very much but as mentioned a PG won’t have you doing…[Read more]
Yeah, I looked at some pictures of the EVA semi completed and it looks very simple inside compared to other PGs. Taking away the one of the features the PGs have of seeing pistons move or other similar things.
sinanju since that kit prob has the most sleeves u can possibly get if not then u could just use pla plate and mold ur own like how goodguy dangunpla did for his geara doga
I will add that you should use the Tamiya thinner (X20) when thinning Tamiya paints. It’s formulated differently from most other acrylic paints on the market. This means you might get some very bad results if you use a thinner intended for a different brand of paint.
Just a short question here, does Tamiya spray paint metallic orange go well with Tamiya spray paint bright mica red? Need some reply as not sure what colour to buy to fit the metallic orange
they should go quite well together metallic and mica both get a nice sparkle to the paint, I think Mica actually sparkles more but it shouldn’t be overpowering either
anyone know a good online shop that sells modelling spray paints (preferably tamiya) and will ship to an APO address? i’m stuck on some random rock out in the middle of the atlantic for a handful of months and can’t seem to find any suitable paints in my area for the models i’m working on right now.
Hey guys, this is my first post and i love Gundam/Pla and have been watching Syd and Ryan on the show for quite some time. I recently just got some extra cash and decided to purchase my very first gundam kit. I ordered the MG Hi Nu Ver Ka (not from HLJ) because I’m impatient and want to start building soon. Got myself a great hobby knife and…[Read more]
It all depends on you. I’ve been building for a few years now and I’ve only found and paper necessary when painting as I often scuff the bars plastic when I use and paper. That said, lots of people will use and paper as a replacement to a hobby knife, as it is easy to gouge the plastic with one.
I’d say find some sand paper cheap then compare…[Read more]
I may just stick to the knife and cutters for this one, because I love the white and purple and don’t intend on modding it. I’ll be sure to grab some though if I ever decide to paint a future kit.
I bought a mirror coated platform and looking the display requirements for this years GBWC 2015 entry. The display base is about 16x16x16 inches, but the mirror is a bit larger than that.
How do you trim down a mirror platform and where can you find a place to have a mirror platform trimmed off at?
well a glass cutter can cut through a mirror since it is glass as for a place to have someone do the trimming for you I don’t really know but I’d presume something like a hardware store might be able to help you.
Hey What part of the world are you in? If by anychance you are in the US. Take it to any frame or art gallery. Give them a call first and see if they have a glass cuter and would do you a favor of trimming something down.
On he off chance you are in PDX i would gladly do it for you.
I’m in the U.S. around Texas, where some love to stalk me while going places to get my modelling items from. I have some frame or art galleries around my area, I’ll need to search those places online this year.
If the parts are already painted, you could try getting your hands on metallic flakes or pearl powder. Then mix it with a gloss clear and spray or brush it over the painted parts
yeah if the part is already painted then the places in the clear coat will help that effect, if not then Tamiya has paints with the flakes in them. They’ll be listed on the can as metallic, pearl or mica. Pearl and mica are basically the same thing btw they both use mica flakes. As for where to get the flakes.
@Steven, believe it or not, but I got my pearl powder from a site where you can get items to make your own soap bars. And I have seen some shops at Ebay who sell them. But mostly they have a colored sheen in them. Like yellow, green, blue etc.
Even HLJ sells them. They are made by Wave. I’ve ordered them, but not yet used them, as I’ve got a few…[Read more]
I actually am already aware of colored mica, and have looked into places to buy them. In addition to what you’ve mentioned people have also told me makeup stores are a good place to look, might be a bit awkward going in there but if they have it then it’s as good a place as any to get it.
Think the confusion came cause I mistakenly cut off my…[Read more]
Hey, I am currently starting to build Crossbone Gundam. hile getting distracted I bore a hole into both shoulder vulcans. It isnt horrible but can anyone point me in the direction of a detailing part that can sit as a barrel of a Vulcan?
That’s a really good question… What I’ve seen on the site is that the few examples I gave you where for 1/100 scale. I’ll dive into it and let you know if I can find some for 1/144
This is really helpful. I am more than likely going to save this for the weekend purchases. I ended up purchasing a brass tube about 1/32in using it for plamo support and detailin
HLJ sells a lot of resin. But most is detail parts for car and plane models. There are some car models like F1 that are completely made out of resin.
In the past they did sell B-club (Bandai) parts and kits for Gundam, but when I look for them, can’t find them anymore…..
You could try the Tamiya Weathering Sets:
http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM87079/Sup
http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM87080/Sup
Or you could use enamels for dry brushing.
Hope this answers your question. Good luck
you can also use what the ladies use like eyeshadow and that sort of things. Quite similar with what tamiya weathering set.
@scid, you’re making my Gundam blush! LOL.
But great idea, never thought of that….