I’ve a question regarding kits to buy on a trip to Japan! My friends will be going on a trip to Japan soon and they asked me if I wanted any gunpla kits. The problem is that they know little about gunpla (apart from admireing me shelf :)) and I do not want to overburden them with a large box they would lose their precious time…[Read more]
Well if they’re going to Tokyo then you can get all sorts of cool exclusive kits at Gundam Front Tokyo as well as see the 18m tall Rx-78 2.
The prices aren’t too bad at GFT but there are a few large shops which have wide range of reasonably priced regular release Gundams, easiest to find for me was in Akihabara. But if you’re keen on Japan…[Read more]
Of course, what Nick said is very much true, but for some more ideas I recommend checking out the YouTube channel of Mokanaman. He went to Japan last November and has some videos about this. He mentions some big places and even some little moms&pops places where you can get some really obscure kits for next to nothing. Knowing Alan he’ll be glad…[Read more]
just a short question, what colours is recommended for me to use with tamiya metallic orange or mica red on a zaku? i have been stuck on the colour scheme of my custom zaku for quite a while
Hi all, i just started on this hobby (just finished my 6th kit). can somebody tell me is there the best way the apply the eye sticker on gundam’s head(especially those tiny ones on the real grade) . For me the head part is the soul of gundam kit. it’s always frustrated me when i cant properly aligned the eye sticker on the head it really ruined…[Read more]
Welcome to the hobby! Hope you’ll enjoy it as much as i do.
Myself, I use the hobbyknife”s point to peal off the sticker, insuring the blunt side of the knife is facing up, so I don’t cut in the actual sticker itself. I make sure the knife is placed on the long side of the sticker and as most in the middle of this side as possible. The knife is…[Read more]
Hi @teetee580, thanks alot for your detailed and informative tips, much appreciated. As i always line up my stricker from the side way of the eyes part of the kit and hope for the best, yours techniques makes more sense and minimize the chance of ruining the eye sticker.
I had no idea you can paint the eyes, especially on the 1/144 scale kit, it…[Read more]
hai its been a super long time but since ive been on break but im back so i recently bought the gundam barbatos at barnes and nobles (noted theres a 15% coupon plus membership so i it was 24$) but anyways i wanted to make the mace for him but idk the dimensions so i was hoping if there was anyone that would no the dimensions of the 1/144…[Read more]
Can’t believe no one has a 1/144 scale Barbatos here on this site……. Wait! The answer doesn’t obtain one a free Gunpla!!!
Anyways, looked it up for you, as I recalled Henry A.K.A. vegeta8259 made his own mace and shows a picture of the dimensions:
Hope this helps you out. Good luck and happy building!
There is speculation that the 1/100 Gundam Barbatos 6th form will include parts for the 5th from Barabatos as well as the mace which features and extending lance gimmick (and doesn’t have the point rounded off like the 1/144 version), but HLJ do not appear to have any official photos to confirm this.
Hi all I really wasn’t to where else to post this on here, what I’m wondering is does anyone at all who is a member on this site possibly have a built PG Strike Rouge that they would be willing to part with for a reasonable price ?
Looks like lots of PGs are getting restocked by Bandai on the 24th (including the Strike Rouge), so if there’s one site you’re looking at getting it from then they may be getting some more soon. http://bandai-hobby.net/site/schedule_images/nouhin.pdf
Hi, just two questions here regarding the PG Banshee Norn
1. If i want to preserve the shine of the plated gold parts from degrading due to direct/indirect sunlight, do i spray on gloss topcoat over it or leave it as it is
2. How do i resolve the weight distribution issue of the shield without using any cement and able to pose it like shown on the…[Read more]
Hi there,
1 I have got a 1/100 HG Wing Gundam from I believe 2001. It had “mechie” plated gold parts and those are as pristine as the day they came out of the box. So you don’t need to put anything on it. There is however a product from Model Master which is designed for putting over metalizers without ruining the sheen, which most clear coats…[Read more]
1: as Teetee said, the way that Bandai painted the gold parts they will survive fine as is. Although if you want to protect it from scratches then a gloss coat will be fine.
2: There aren’t really any “fixes” for the shield, so I can only really offer posing advise sorry.
For my Banshee I made sure that the shield peg is as close to the centre of…[Read more]
In my opinion, the best way is to use an airbrush, but there may be people who beg to differ.
I used spray cans in the past myself and it worked fine. But please be sure to only use them in a well ventilated area (preferably outside) and/or wear a respirator (mask).
Should you need any more information, please let us, or me, know.
Good luck and…[Read more]