The only real reason im considering using them is because thas what my local hobby shop sells. I like tamiya but hate ordering online. Shipping gets expensive. Will try the windex.
Depends on where you are, I hate to suggest it but google your country and the gundam builders world cup, while at it google the rules for best results.
I know in australia it’s usually…um…somewhere in sydney, which sucks for me since I’m in the wrong state, the rules for competition are usually general so one set would apply for other…[Read more]
There only 1 rules are all the same. ‘Never be a smart ass doing a model bigger than the rule said.’ I saw many good build get disqualify because the size is too big.
I started top coated my models in matte and clear finishes, I know when is the best use for each, but say for just the “finishing” coat…how do you guys go about spraying it?
I tried going in segments for each of rg strike freedom’s limbs but trying to attach them to sticks to allow rotation was a…[Read more]
I’ve done it different ways depending on mood and kit. for instance take the Exia or really anything from Gundam 00 every limb has a clear piece in it, so in that case I’d go all the way and spray each individual frame and armor part separately, ofcourse you could also mask the clear parts but the big thing for me is not to hit the clear parts…[Read more]
The clear part warning I knew (i got a blue destiny with a semi ripped head awaiting paint) but I see, guess the quick and dirty will work for blue destiny for sure, other kits ill have to be careful (like rg strike freedom)…
well I know the theory behind it but don’t really have too much experience myself. basically what you do is trace out a shape you want and cut it out, and if it’s not thick enough then double up on the plate and glue it together, and so on till you have the thickness you need, then when all the glue is dry you sand and file to the final…[Read more]
I see that modeler zgmfxg uses alot of rivets and metal parts. Anybody happen to know what brand they are and if they are sold on hlj? I was thinking about starting to use these type of parts.
Don’t know exactly what he uses, but if you look at my Blutungen Stein, I use metal parts from an eBay store called Hqoparts. You even get little freebies with each order 🙂
Try HiQparts in hlj. I not sure what metal you refer to. There are some other brand too –
MENG , Kotobukiya, Wave, Hobby Design, Model Factory Hiro, tuner model manufactory [T2M],
Hi all, need some ans here asap, just asking, if you were to create a diorama that involves lighting of LEDs for GBWC, will the competiton organisers provide you a power source to power the LEDs or you have to wire the LEDs to a battery box?
From looking at some of dioramas from the GBWC’s none of them seem to have any visible wires so I assume that they are all hidden and as a result, so is the power source. I think they all wire the LED’s to a hidden battery underneath the diorama so as to not detract from the presentation. Hope that helps and best of luck on your diorama.
Howdy all, wanted some advice on purchasing kits. I am in love with a certain style and instead of spending time on the website (it’s hard on my eyes because the pics are so small) I wondered if you guys/gals have any advice.
I prefer chunkier kits, botys like Guncannon or Scopedogs or even the Beargguys. I don’t like to paint them and prefer to…[Read more]
A kit that would fit your preferences would be the mg Z’Gok. I haven’t built one but it’s one my favorite ms designs. Aparently it is a very good kit and I’m going to pick one up myself in future. The HGUC is apparently also very good but I prefer mg kits to hg’s.
Another would be the mg Duel Gundam Assault shroud and mg Buster Gundam. They are…[Read more]
I agree with Nick on the Duel Assault and Buster Gundam. You may also be interested in the RG Mk II as it has a very military look and is very sturdy (still one of my favorite kits). Are you looking for just MG’s or are you also interested in the HG’s and RG’s?
Oops, sorry for the confusion. I think the highest grade I have built yet would have been a few HGs… Beargguy or Agrissa. Here a vid that explains some of what I’ve built: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVs-VJ5aGKo
..cost is more of an issue. I can afford those 400 dollar ones, but man my wife would kill me. lol So I’m trying to stay around the…[Read more]
Hi again, um…this is in regards to my last question.
Yes, thinking of doing a resin kit for the first time (because I always wanted a model of the efreet from one of the japanese only gundam games!) but thing is, I’m rough when panel lining with gundam markers, I’m a bit rough with my cutting…heck I’ve only really just stepped into spray can…[Read more]
My first thoughts are how much is the kit your thinking of getting, and how complicated is it?
If it’s costly, I would suggest getting a cheaper kit first to try out, and practice on. Failing that if you have any rwain model making friends ask them for any of their spare sprues to tet out on.
I would recommend a good set of needle files and…[Read more]
Thank you for the info, wow that’s alot, some may or may not apply to a 1/144 resin gundam kit but I suspect the putty and filing may be good, I’m a little too heavy handed on anything where a part needs to be shaved in any form so I might hold back a bit ^^
But thank you for the info, I’ll look back on this when I eventually get the supplies kit…[Read more]
Hey guys, I’m thinking of wiring up the MG Gundam X with LEDs, I have attached a picture of where I am thinking of implanting LEDs,. Any good suggestion/comments and such especially on routing. I should maybe also wire up the head and the X but I probably need to find the suitable LEDs first/build it. Gonna be quite a ride thus I actually have a…[Read more]
i ordered both SMD and normal ones. Will test on the clear part first before I make the decision on which though I am sure with space constraints in some parts, I will be forced to use SMDs.