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GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-06 05:06:35 (edited 2009-01-10 04:57:33)

GUNPLA Modelling Thread Show your passion ; come and post ; be amazed and make your own My current Custom kit : Information Unit Identification : BB 304 ver. KEY Arnaments : - Baofengzhouyu - Sao Sao Sword ----------------------------------- Scale / Grade : SD series (sangokuden) Base Model : Gundam DX BB 304 [ I n t r o d u c t i o n ] - First of all, a big thanks for visiting this thread. Thank you! For sure most of Gundam fans here or any mech related anime's dream to build the same model as what they see in the anime but there are several problems like, paints, materials, kits etc. or even why does my model screwed up? In this thread, we can discuss all the minor and major problems regarding model kits. This thread will focus on beginner's level to intermediate, basic materials, knowledge about kits, techniques to assemble a kit and simple GUNPLA vocabularies. Later, im going to post pics so that it will be easier to identify and study each part. Enough of this introduction! Engage! [ Plastic Model Grades and Scales ] - Now, lets study first the 5 Major type of "Grades" and "Scales which is basic and least important when building kits. [ Basic Tools : Proper Usage ] - ok then after knowing the Grades and Scales, lets study the basic tools which is important in GUNPLA kits construction. the picture above are some of my tools that I used in constructing a kit. [ P L I E R S / N I P P E R ] - ok then first is the pliers, this is the most important among the basic tools since you will use this one to cut the parts in the runner. If you dont have this Kit pliers, you can use nipper then just sand the part so that it won't leave any mark. [ T W E E Z E R S ] - tweezers are used to hold the stickers without damaging it. I wouldn't say its important but atleast try to avail them so that you wont have problem with waterslide decals. [ F I L E s e t / S A N D P A P E R S ] - File set are a must! or you can use sandpaper stick in replacement. File set / sandpapers are important since your going to use it to sand the parts before painting and to smooth places that are taken from the runners. [ C O T T O N B U D S & T O O T H P I C S ] - Cottonbuds and toothpics are mostly used in sticker. For round sticker which must be stick carefully, cottonbuds will be a big help since its soft and for sure it won't make a scratch in the sticker then the toothpick is used as "push-down" in the side to make sure that it fits perfectly in the kit. - these are the BASIC TOOLS, there are lots of tools that are used in kits and as you level-up, you will be needing more tools to satisfy your own needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To be continued ;] My current Custom kit : Information Unit Identification : GN-00SS "Shadow Star" GN System : GN Hexa Core Number of GN Core attached : 6 cores Arnaments : - GN Muramasa [ Long katana ] - GN Masamune [ Short katana ] Attachments : - Death Riser [ Attached ] - 2 GN Charger - 1 GN Stabilizer ----------------------------------- Scale / Grade : 1/144 HG Base Model : Gundam O0 ----------------------------------- Design by : ichvon_knives ----------------------------------- Members : You can visit me there!!

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-06 05:24:17 (edited 2009-01-06 05:26:22)

WOw first gunpla thread!!!! SO Ich you like kit bash do you hahahahah don't forget the SD type ^^ and I think you got it wrong on the MG part the HG is divided into 2 1/144 and 1/100 the different between HG and MG is the articulation of the kit, all MG (although I'm not 100% sure) have some inner frame for articulation) the masterpiece from the past was the fighter type like master gundam, god gundam etc, they have really good articulation. and the detail is different... so first is 1/144 which is small, then 1/100 which is bigger and more detail than 1/144, then come MG which have more complex articulation. although the 00 series now have similar complexity of MG (like exia 1/144 although it small, it can bend it's foot more freely than any other 1/144 gundam before it) well can I post too ^^??? I'm making SD modification for kingdom wars event in one of gunpla forum ^^

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-06 14:00:37

Haha, I've built like one or two Gundam models in my life, but I'm not sure if the process was the same. Did you just buy the models (in a box), and connect all the pieces together basically? -------

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-07 02:45:17 (edited 2009-01-07 02:45:45)

[ L o c k e y ] - already confirmed bout that HG Bandai 1/100 scale model ;] going to edit that one later xP I thought that bandai's 1/100 scale models are all in Master Grade so I just assumed it since I can't get to bandai store yesterday when I decided to build this one. Going to add SD grade later xP sure post it here as long as it connects with gunpla or any Plastic model topics ;] btw I'll add you as member here ;] since your a modeller [ D a n c h o u ] - basically yes. But there are different ways in building kits and thats the reason why I decided to make this one. Im also a beginner and I think its a good chance to other who wants to learn too. You can visit me there!!

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-07 02:56:52

whoa this thread looks cool! if only i have enough money to buy those gunpla >_< awesome job! XD

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-07 04:19:51 (edited 2009-01-07 06:04:47)

YAy ^^ so let get startin' FYI I'm a noob too with a loss screw on my mind ^^ my friend who is way better at modeling than me [longer too since he also compete in mod competition] said that I'm too brave to mod my kit heck we all need to try at some point ^^, one will fall when tried to learn riding a bicycle at first so I thought that doesn't matter you are beginner or not, the will to learn will make you better ^^ anyway this is the first time I modify my kit, by learning from modeling forum before I do as I please ^^ so here we are my WIP on cao cao SD PS: I'm going to skip some part since it will took more pic to see what have I done... so I'm going to tell by word. IF you are interest in the pic, tell me then I'll post it or PM SD Sao sao (or something like that... it's basically cao2 emperor of Wei) base kit was Gundam DX I kit bash this kit with sima yi sazabi ^^ change the head armor (bash using sima yi head armor and cao cao head ornament took one shoulder armor of sima yi and mod it to fit, mod the wing (added one more wing), mod the skirt (extended it) still not finish ^^ need painting after this

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-07 05:53:20

[@ICH] Yeah, than yes, after seeing the pics from Lockey above there, it was the same way. This is actually a fun hobby, I've seen numerous other people over the internet have nice collections of models they made. It'd be nice if I got something like this as a gift for a birthday or something, it'd be fun to just sit there and build it. I had fun doing it years ago anyways. :D [@Lockey] That's a sweet mobile suit model! -------

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-07 13:11:40

OMG Ich WOOOOW!! O.O I think I bought kits a few times. But I think I bought off brands. And I didn't have the paint to complete it. @Lockey~ That looks goood! o.o *Currently can't afford the modeling kits* T.T

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-08 04:31:57

[ d a n c h o u ] - wow thats good to hear! hope to see some of your kits in the future ;] don't worry since me and lockey are still beginners so we can learn as we go on! but your main enemy is money though since kit doesn't come cheap and so as the tool.. but basic tools will do ;] im going to post the basic tools tom since I manage to get some time [ g m e i s ] - if im not mistaken I know you have your own kit way back ;] if you manage to get some kits just go post it here or provide good info to contribute within this gunpla thread [ l o c k e y ] - lol are you really a beginner? as I see your work, seems like your also a kitbasher and seems like you have some good tools there xD come and show it nyahaha! im just using some basic tools too.. --------------------------------------------------------- after long wait, I manage to get the GN Archer and wth Soma Philis is going to pilot this one xD :: the model is kinda feminine type :: im not going to assemble it but rather going to use it as spare parts for my next kit which will be in Custom Dyunames or maybe Cherudim... You can visit me there!!

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-08 07:38:47 (edited 2009-01-08 08:00:29)

My current Custom kit : Information Unit Identification : BB 304 ver. KEY Arnaments : - Baofengzhouyu - Sao Sao Sword ----------------------------------- Scale / Grade : SD series (sangokuden) Base Model : Gundam DX BB 304 1st pic is the snapfit from the box then the rest is to the recent mod ^^ @ich good tool??? hahahahaha well I got art knife for cutting power glue tweezers cutting mat (you got this one also) sand paper (the best I know is 3M sand sponge, well because the medium is sponge ^^) then for gundam I got tamiya putty for erasing seamline masking tape spray can cement wow custom dynames... my friend wanted to sold his Dynames 1/100 (custom one that can bend it's torso and feet for real knee bend sniping) don't know why, but he just got bored and wanted to buy 1/144 he even already primer the gundam, Man...... EDITED: ICH how did you get that??? even HLJ still pre order that stuff (GN archer)

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-08 09:14:42

just a side question : isn't FG fairly new? it's a series that appeared in gundam 00 gunpla line, right?

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-08 16:21:57 (edited 2009-01-08 16:23:39)

@yat actually no FG series is what you called series for kids.... since it's really simple to build and not required a long time to build (although not all gundam might have FG) the first one might have been RX-78 that release in 1999 seed series also have their share on FG

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-08 21:01:00

o.O This thread is awesome. I've been into Gunpla since I was a little kid in Hong Kong lol I wanna post some pics of my gunpla cabinets... next post! too tired to do so right now...

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-08 22:49:27

wow we're starting to get some members here ;] as what I'd expected, there are also gunpla fan here after all [ L o c k e y ] - we almost have the same tool... but I have some new tools here and going to post it later ;] lol if im not mistaken I already told you that I lived in Japan so if new kit appeared, I can buy it at once. I plan first to buy the Gadessa but seems like its bigger than the 4 Gundams so its hard to use it for kitbash.. I just wanted the head xD [ y a t ] - like Lockey said, FG is not just for OO but rather in older series too. [ L ] - welcome to GUNPLA Thread!! hope to see your works too ;] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Any Full Metal Panic fans here? although its not GUNPLA related but still its mecha thing!! the long awaited ARX-7 Arbalest is going to be released this May 2009 [ L I N K ] :: click the link above for the info :: ---------------------------------------------------------------- If I find any good kit, im going to post it here for sure ;] You can visit me there!!

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-09 07:45:50

@ich arbalest ..... I'm waiting for macross series in my country T.T then come rosenthal from AC last time I look i got hooked by this robot from linebarrel this guy the next time I build a gundam, I'm going to make it like this one the backpack is really awesome

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-09 14:43:05 (edited 2009-01-09 14:43:38)

whoa! arbalest! that's cool XD actually i never found any chibi gunpla yet...hmmm maybe i should search harder or something XD

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-10 04:07:06

I'll post a few pictures of my gunpla collection when I have time >.< Heres the list: HG: Double X Saviour VF-27S MG: MK-II v2.0 Impulse Crossbone Hi-v Strike Freedom Unicorn Zaku Char Custom Gundam v2.0(only core fighter, no time to assemble the rest) Wow, arbalest? I might get that one =D

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-10 04:13:05

@xiao that are some collection you got ^^ I still looking for crossbone hehehehe @ich I look gadessa in the web, well, one thing for sure, it's weapon is awesome ^^ I'll put it in my waiting list hhehehe

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-10 04:21:12

[ k i r a ] - lol then maybe this SD kit will suit you SD can also be referred as "chibis" but this one are way too awesome to be chibi though xD [ l o c k e y ] - lol why buy Rosenthal if you can get the AC:fA "White Glint" it will be released this May if im not mistaken ;] actually that Verdant got my attention too but its too small -.- I already saw that in the shop so thats why I didnt buy it.. ---------------------------------------------------------- btw these are the mats that I have and the beginners mat ---------------------------------------------------------- This is from Gunota, found this interesting pic there : come and visit this [ L I N K ] You can visit me there!!

Re: GUNPLA Guide / Tips : Beginners to Intermediate Link | by on 2009-01-10 04:44:15

@ICH OHHHHHHHH is that true YIPPPE the white glint is what I'm really after, ever since I saw the trailer of AC:fa that kit is in must have list from AC I have tellus and still not finish, anyway what are those chibi's kit??? (from what series??) yeah I didn't like the vardant body, but the backpack, man, that's really something, it's just like Thanatos armor coffins (persona 3) here my tool, well still messy, since still in progress finishing sao2 gundam

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