Hey all, I haven’t been building model kits for too long and I was thinking about stepping up my construction by getting rid of nub-marks completely. I have decided to get a hobby knife to do so but I’m confronted with a dilemma; what the heck is the difference between the “modeler’s knife” and “design knife”? and which is better for fixing…[Read more]
I read from here: http://gundamph.com/faqs/tamiya-modelers-knife-versus-design-knife/
He says they’re pretty much the same thing but the blades of the design kinfe are smaller, allowing for better control.
I actually just bought the design knife not realizing that there was a modeler’s knife
No problem, i was actually in a similar position to you, iv’e just been using a box cutter this whole time haha needed to step up my game. Glad to help
Dude, whatever makes you cut those buggers off is a good thing, right? 😀 I’d buy the one with spare blades though as they go dull pretty fast. If you have a good set of side cutters you could just cut as close to the part and sand down the mark. That’s another way of doing it.
I already cut it down as much as I can with side cutters, but because of past experiences (year 11 design tech) I don’t really trust myself with sand-paper… I made my whole desk so smooth 😛
Hello everyone.
I’d like to know if anyone might have a spare commander antenna for the RG Zaku2 Char Aznable Custom (F1-20).
When I got to the point of building the head I saw that the part was missing on the runner. >< It might have dropped by some manner but I couldn't find it anywhere. T_T
So before going to Genteikits.com and pay the high…[Read more]
What you could do is (if you’re willing to paint) get the RG zaku II mass production type and use the antenna that comes with it. The mass production type has two different types of antennae as well as a plain head with no slot for an antenna.
The RG zaku ii is amazing in my opinion, so it wouldn’t be too bad to have 2 of them :D.
Thanks for the reply.
I was planning to get the mass production one next. But the problem would be to get the exact pink to paint it. Since I don’t have an airbrush it won’t give a good result I think.
A regular HG Char’s Zaku antenna might work for you. If you don’t want the whle kit you can just pass it along as a gift or just ebay it. Check with http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/gundam/ to see the runner photos and instrucion manuals so you can compare if they’ll fit without too much fiddling.
The colour for the HGUC Char’s Zaku II is quite different from the RG, as the RG has mostly a lightish pink as apposed to the almost red pink on the HGUC, so it would look a bit out of place. The antennae on the HG looks like a different base-shape from the RG so it probably won’t fit without some serious modding unfortunately 🙁
Another option is…[Read more]
And that antenna makes it three times faster too! Your point is very valid. As it appears, your kung fu is strong. 🙂 Too bad HLJ diesn’t offer parts like they used to. It would make things a lot easier for people in need of them or just people wanting to kit bash without destroying another kit in the process.
Hello all, I have been wanting to step up my painting skills to add small details and do panel lining. Two questions, Which/ what type of brushes should I get (links are helpful as i’ll buy them from HLJ :P) Also It seems that/ I don’t notice what are the best methods to clean enamel paints of brushes, I don’t want to ruin any tools I have.
well something like this http://www.hlj.com/product/HLJHT-002/Sup would be good for detail work like painting the pilot and picking out those small details like piping.
Your brushes will die on you eventually. There is no way to keep them going for years to come. But, when that happens, you just buy new ones. Brushes are some of the more expendable tools you could have. But a good brush is worth the money, believe me. On the other hand, any brush is better than no brush at all. I’d suggest a bit of practice…[Read more]
Brushes dying out is something that I have forgotten. And I do plan on getting some good brushes, bad brushes are bad (I’ve tried some). Luckily I have done some dry brushing before, and I have done a HG domtroppen as a test and a PG strike with dry brush weathering of sorts. each one getting better and better as skill with brushes will go.
Not so much as save. Buying a good air brush is pretty costly at first, and there are thinners, paints etc that you’d need. Not to mention a compressor. So, even in the long run, you won’t save up that much money, if any. You could get amazing results using just paint brush and carefully thinned paint, never done it myself but I’ve seen it. But an…[Read more]
Well that’s interesting. I normally don’t use brushes as I spend money on spray cans (that is where I would save my money). Not sure when I want to get into a airbrush still.
hello i want to make mods to a gundam to make the gundam proto type. like i need to make a shoulder cannon and i think ill need to make parts for it to connect. any tips ,i am used to kitbash and not pure just modding.
What prototype are you talking about? The one from Origin or something?
as for “how”… there’s a lot of different techniques for making things, a lot of the challenge is in figuring out what kind of approach suits the problem, and how to break down a complicated part into simpler sub-assemblies.
For creating joints, a couple basic tools and…[Read more]
Just so happens I know about this site on the internet where you can buy the book. It’s called… Hobby Link Japan. 🙂 Gundam Scratch Build Manual
There’s a second Gundam Scratch Build Manual coming out later this year, but I don’t think it’s up on HLJ yet. The original Scratch Build Manual is like my bible of modeling techniques. When I was…[Read more]
I’m getting ready to build the sand rock EW mastergrade and I’m trying to decide which shade of blue/gray should I use. Light blue gray or the slightly darker blue gray for some of the armor parts. hmm. Any tips or advice?
I have recently finished my Sinanju Stein and I would like to know if there is a way/method to change the Shield Holder (bashing with another compatible shield holder).
‘Cauze I’m a little frustrated not to be able to do a Front Shield Hold position without having to twist his arm into Oblivion.
Can someone please tell me the difference between the strike freedom and the freedom gundam? I’m so mad that Bandai is putting out the strike freedom as the next rg and I feel stupid for being so mad, I’m so glad that the Sazabi mg Ka is confirmed, please some one shine some light on my question so I can calm down and stop being dumb.
@gloomyghost329 Well, they are two different MS. The Strike Freedom was developed from The Freedom. That’s why they look so similar. Technically speaking the SF is more powerfull than the predecessor for example because of the Dragoon System. (The same is with the Nu and Hi Nu). Watch Gundam SEED + Destiny to see the difference or vistit this…[Read more]
Gaudy gold frame, belly cannon, detachable remote weapons for wings, beam shields, various other changes. Strike Freedom makes Freedom look dignified and not-overpowered by comparison.
-the freedom has two cannons hidden within the wings while strike freedom has the dragoons on the wings and lack the cannons, so the entire backpack is quite different.
– the strike freedom has a chest cannon that the freedom lacks.
-the strike freedom has beam shield generators in the forearms that the freedom lacks.
-the strike freedom has the…[Read more]
It’s true! They go into each other. It’s some sort of connection where the first one acts as a barrel of sorts while the other’s used for firing and shoots through the first one. From a wierd point of view it is kind of sick when you think about it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1467304/?ref_=sr_1 this comes to mind instantly… But in reverse… 😐
Sorry for a kind of an offtopic but MG Sazabi Ka is confirmed? And yeah, agree with tetsujin on this one. Freedom was enough of a power machine. Strike Freedom pushes it over the edge by a lot. Back in it’s anime days, when the above mentioned Strike Freedom enters the battle you pretty much know it’s all over in a matter of seconds. But it still…[Read more]
So I know what I’ll be buying by the end of the year then. I do hope though the box won’t be much bigger than that of a Sinanju/Nu Gundam for obvious shipping reasons.
I read from here:
http://gundamph.com/faqs/tamiya-modelers-knife-versus-design-knife/
He says they’re pretty much the same thing but the blades of the design kinfe are smaller, allowing for better control.
I actually just bought the design knife not realizing that there was a modeler’s knife
Thanks, this helps heaps. Looks like i’ll be adding a design knife to my PW for my late-August shipment 😀
No problem, i was actually in a similar position to you, iv’e just been using a box cutter this whole time haha needed to step up my game. Glad to help
Dude, whatever makes you cut those buggers off is a good thing, right? 😀 I’d buy the one with spare blades though as they go dull pretty fast. If you have a good set of side cutters you could just cut as close to the part and sand down the mark. That’s another way of doing it.
I already cut it down as much as I can with side cutters, but because of past experiences (year 11 design tech) I don’t really trust myself with sand-paper… I made my whole desk so smooth 😛