Well, my entry is done. I just finished with the flat coat and the metal details a few minutes ago. I’ll take the pictures for the entry tomorrow. Now that i finished the build and saw the amazing work that you guys are doing, i don’t know if i’m in the right category, but well 😛
since I’m already late. so maybe SDF-1 that I bought few years back maybe good since I’m not intended to do any heavy modelling coz the detail already good. Now off to wash the runner.
Now we’ve got to continue this trend of chronological gundam giveaway with ZZ gundam next lol, but in all seriousness Zeta will always be that timeless transforming gundam with great design only matched by macross that makes all others feel like a cheap imitation.
I love the two tones of black on the Amatsu Mina, I can’t wait to get one. And it just so happens that I’m missing the Zeta Gundam from my collection, here’s hoping I win!
HG ASW-G-47 Gundam Vual looks like they’re finally slowing down which means new announcements at the hobby shows~
HG Super Fumina Axis Angel ver. is extra busty. =D
15:37 RG MBF-P01-Re2AMATU Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina
Pretty cool. The regular Gold Frame is a P-Bandai.
I “wonder” what the next RG will be.
Vual looks awesome, i’ve heard mixed things on the kit, still the design alone sells me on it, so I gotta pick this HG up. Super Fumina still annoys me and I don’t like it, this one is half interesting though.
The RG Amatsu Mina is a must buy for me, everything speaks to me. I loved the RG Astray before, and I bet this will be no different due to being so similar yet so different. The accessories look great, the gloss black looks fantastic, color separation is superb, details are A+, and even the lame gold doesn’t look half bad with the multi shades and color choice. This is one of the best Gunpla kits to date and I want it more than a lot.
I already have FM Bael with the beautiful first edition stand, and it’s pretty nice. It’s simple though and has a few balancing issues and a few loose joints for me, not a ton of accessories either but that’s not the fault of the kit, still i’m satisfied with the way it looks.
I can’t wait for HLJ’s next seasonal sale, because there are so many cool gunpla I want to buy!
Todd, the Fumina Angel ver is modelled after the Qubeley. It even has multiple mounting points under the wings that could be used for funnels.
What d’you guys think of the first episode of ‘Frame Arms Girls?’ It makes me wish someone would send ME some sample models. Keep wishing, right? Anyway, I’m getting strong ‘Build Fighters’ vibes from it.
I’m surprised that you guys did not mention that the Gundam Tristan is using parts from the HGUC 047 Gundam Alex. A lot of people are upset about the use of old, recycled, parts limiting articulation. Also, the P-Bandai Zaku III Custom from Twilight Axis is simply a re-color of the Zaku III Custom (with some Zaku III parts) that came out 20 years ago and this too has angered some Gunpla fans. Is Bandai simply getting lazy? What are your thoughts about this?
Oh, now I remembered that there is also that new Fumina figu-rise bust… hmmm, I like it a lot but I still have Makina waiting for her paintjob to be finished. So until then, no new kits for me 😛
The Zeta Gundam is honestly one of my favorite gundams, he is extremely good looking in robot mode. His first appearance in the Zeta anime was pretty amazing as well. Her’s hoping I win (fingers crossed)
In the middle of building my own 1/100 Vidar and hes awesome, still conflicted on whether to buy the Bael though.
Great show as always guys cant wait to see the Hobby show video.
Great show as always guys and Syd the right arm is from the Blitz Gundam. In the manga the gold frame gets it’s arm cut off by the Red frame then escapes. They then salvaged the arm of the Blitz that was cut off by Kira. They did it to replace the arm and give the Gold frame the mirage colloid the Blitz had.
I’m kind of surprised Bandai hasn’t released that awesome action stand as a stand alone. I would say they’re keeping it only for special releases….but the MG Fenice had it, which was a normal release!
The latest batch of Gundam designs haven’t really interested me that much, sadly. It’s all fine by me, though; that just means more room for stuff like Macross and Frame Arms.
@Super Fumina Axis Angel Ver., that white plastic is NOT attractive at all… I would rather have the regular white plastic that the previous version used.
Love the design of the Astray gold frame even though it’s a mish mash of the Blitz and Astray. The colour scheme really makes the look different to the blue and red frame.
A RG F91 probably can’t use Wing Zero’s frame, as it’s about 1cm smaller in 1/144 scale. God Gundam could use Zero’s frame perfectly, as far as size goes.
What bothers me about a Nu or Sazabi RG is that they’ll probably do the same thing they did with the Sinanju. I think they should’ve made a “middle UC” frame to handle all of the larger suits like Nu and Sinanju. Then they could make a “late UC” frame for F91 and Victory.
I had an MG Zeta 2.0 before (from HLJ, of course) but I kinda sold it. It was in the time when i was a beginner and still just snap building kits. So i kinda have some issues with it.
However, now, well, here is to hoping i win that (hehe). With the ZZ in the works. Would be a good addition in the Zeta line.
Good job as always guys. I was thinking of collecting the RG line before but i kinda quit on that and sold my RG kits. The new RG kits though… Such a tease.
I think they should fill up the summer spot with more MG Unicorn kits. Given that the MG Sniper was released recently I would love for them to release some of the grunt suits that appear in the 4th OVA that might use the same or a very similar frame. GM-II, GM-III, Aqua GM, Nemo 2.0, Jegan, Guncannon DT, Byarlant Custom and even the Loto.
The Zeta 2.0 reminds me of something. Wasn’t there a rumor about a Double Zeta MG release based on some poll they made?
To celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of GunPla, which MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam on its first release in Spring 2017 as the new HG line called HG Accelerate Evolution, it’ll be nice if i also can get that 1/100 zeta as my first zeta, thanks syd & tod, hjl
Ohhhh! an oldie as a freebie! me me!
Nice episode guys. I don’t know much about the gold frame but it looks good! I enjoyed the Bael build, looks solid.
I build a zeta C1 a couple of months ago which imo is the best looking transformable gundam suit. I forgot its not a transformer toy and i transformed it a billion times =.=(which was extremely fun) and broke the fin T____T.
Loving the Bael. Still wish they would let us have a 1/100 Kimaris Vidar to go with it. The new Gold Frame also looks amazing. Think this means there’s hope for a Gold Frame Amatsu Mina MG?
Those Fumina kits are something else!I have a question about the RG Amatsu Mina.I was thinking of painting the RG frame for this kit to give it a shinier look. Do you guys think it’ll hinder the movement of the joints? Thank you in advanced!
Anytime you paint something, you are adding a new layer of thickness. So yes the joints will be tightes, and yes you should paint it, but not with spray cans. Spray can paint is much thicker than air brushed lacquer paint. Use and an airbrush.
Thanks for bringing back into stock in February (for a very short time) the classic HG 1/100s’ of GUNDAMs Airmaster Burst and Leopard Destroy. Made my month.
Do you guys forsee a Master Grade Gold Frame Amatsu in the future? With the push on the seed kits I feel like it is very possible. It would be huge if the made it a Version Ka. What are your thoughts?
I love your shows, very interesting and informative. I also enjoy buying kits from you guys, shipping is fast and items are fresh!
I have been building and painting kits for quite some timde now, and I would really be appreciative if you would be able to choose me for the Zeta giveaway… and maybe include a signatured picture of you guys in it as well, that would really look nice on my display shelf.
Good show as always guys, can’t wait for the next one!
Hey Syd and Todd, I have finally caught up in watching every Gunpla Tv episode and footage from various events you have attended. Man what a journey. My friends started into Gunpla around July of 2016 (when I started watching from episode 1) and I got interested so I YouTube searched about Gunpla and one of the top results was a Gunpla tv episode. So I searched for episode 1 and got hooked. Before I go on for to long I have a question for you guys, do you know of any plans from bandai to “revive” the old G Gundam kits like Dragon, Bolt, Rose, Maxter, Devil, and Rising Gundam? G Gundam is my favorite series and I would love solid models to have on display. I am a huge fan of your show and look forward to more episodes in the future keep up the good work.
If it’s the big engines you mean then if you go back close to the beginning of the build i used some sherbert lids and some small cog parts, the other small ones are some spares i had knocking around.
Ok images submitted and i think everythings fine.
Here’s a few pics of the ragondin for you to have a look at and best of luck to everyone on there awesome builds.
Also big thanks to all who followed and commented on the way.
Thank you very much, i appreciate that it’s not your cup of tea with the design, i have no problems with that, not everyone gonna like the look of it. 😀
Wow! I have been following your build when you were cutting the bottles and slapping clay on them. You are truly talented and an inspiration! Thanks for sharing
UPDATE 3: Bashing specific parts and perfecting the paint job. Meant to post this update earlier but needed to do some house work. Next update will be prior to clear coating…
Last wip images because my memory card on the camera seems to be malfunctioning and eating images so i lost a bunch of stuff and this is all thats left.
Attached the Ragondin…
Once again thank you very much for commenting and following the build and i’m glad you found the buildup interesting and one day i wanna see you build your own monster robot. 😉
Thank you!!! i think we are all a little crazy around here , i’m up against some awesome builds as it is and you never know one of your kits could be bumped up to Advanced and then we would all be in for an even tougher fight. 😀
Thank you Java! But I do not hope! The competition is already very tough with 322 participants in my category, so with a hundred crazy like you, I think I will fast drown! XD
WIP 06: Masked up the blue thrusters on the bottom of the feet and finished off the grey pieces. Masked up the vents on the legs and also added an extra rectangle…