Hi all. new here and to this layout of “forum”. have recently started getting into some Gundam etc figures but still to start my first build.
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Depends on what you value. Some are obviously worth the price, like the Destiny, which is markedly different from its plamo incarnations. The Freedom is more iffy. I’m considering the Gold Frame as well, for its sheer over-the-topness.
The freedom is my favourite mobile suit. So for me it was worth getting the metal build. I also got the exia repair and the metal build laevatein. Both are great! it’s really depends on how much you like that mobile suits design. If you like the gold frame, I would recommend buying the metal build. I’m not disappointed in what I got in return for…[Read more]
What exactly is so different from the metal builds? From what I’ve seen its mostly just occasional diecast parts and slightly sturdier frame. I’ve never really understood why they are so incredibly expensive.
Painted cleaned up and assembled Takara Tomy’s DMK 03 Optimus prime from age of extenction. i used Metalic silver, deep blue and metalic red, and secondary colour done with…
Just finished my force impulse! Did a little bit of weathering and I love it. Everything about this kit comes together and that sword just makes it that much greater! Still have to flat coat it though. If anyone has any suggestions on how I can improve this or my next builds I would appreciate it! 😀
Yea I need to do thicker more apparent panel lines lol xD but I always do the decals and my picture choice his the best one lol xD I do appreciate the compliment though! 😀
So as building up the Sinanju, I’m using those pens : The gold acrylic paint pen and the gold sharpie (which I don’t recommend) and the black pen 0.05. I don’t recommend the g…
Thanks Tee and Keth, actually I find this technique from one of the tutorial videos on GunplaTV which Syd gave tutorial on building the HGUC 1/144 Sinanju ( and I forgot what episode).
What kits are you mashing if you don’t mind me asking? It looks kinda like a rezel and delta plus maybe? And either way it goes together well 😀 do you plan on painting?
Delta plus leg with the sinanju stein leg thruster. The piece will also include parts from the tallgeese EW and the GP03S. Total paint job with a white and two tone of grey, some metallic detailing and red accenting.
I’ve ordered my share of hands in the past, but you my friend set me to shame. Hahaha
But I have to say, they work great.
If you don’t mind me asking, what kits are you going to use them for?
I am using the square hands to replace ,MG Gundam Unicorn+Banshee, MG Gundam Rx79 G+ Ez8 , MG Gundam Rx78. and MG powered GM when i get it and MG GM ground type.
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Here are some pics from the PG Unicorn build and the MAS 15 Build. The PG is amazing. Well worth the money. The Mas 15 is a great looking design, I can’t wait for Bandai to…
Are the metal builds worth the price? I’m thinking about picking up the Gold Frame Amatsu when that gets released.
Depends on what you value. Some are obviously worth the price, like the Destiny, which is markedly different from its plamo incarnations. The Freedom is more iffy. I’m considering the Gold Frame as well, for its sheer over-the-topness.
The freedom is my favourite mobile suit. So for me it was worth getting the metal build. I also got the exia repair and the metal build laevatein. Both are great! it’s really depends on how much you like that mobile suits design. If you like the gold frame, I would recommend buying the metal build. I’m not disappointed in what I got in return for…[Read more]
What exactly is so different from the metal builds? From what I’ve seen its mostly just occasional diecast parts and slightly sturdier frame. I’ve never really understood why they are so incredibly expensive.
For some, design: http://i.imgur.com/UiyaKjp.jpg (side by side pic of metalbuild vs MG Destiny)
Other factors: pre-painted and pre-assembled with die-cast parts, sturdier construction without sacrificing articulation. “Sharper” proportions.
Essentially, you’re buying a well-constructed action figure, and not a plastic model kit.
Ah okay that makes a bit more sense. Thanks for explaining.