Gundam Models Discussion Thread

[Meehlimo]

Originally Posted by Alpha 54

Anyone got any advice on how to paint the parts on the Nu Gundam bazooka that are suppose to be black?

I got that model years ago and i used a very fine detail brush for it came out great.

[thephreak]

Originally Posted by zalem

That is awesome. I've been to this site before, but can anyone explain what mesarion is? Are they just people who take kits and mod them? They do fabulous work, so I'm really curious.

Also, totally unrelated....so I understand these kits don't need to be painted, but it's recommended if you want nice details and all. So what can I do with a kit just short of going all out with an airbrush? I don't own an airbrush or know how to use one. Anyway, I know there are the gundam pens for panel lines and gundam markers....anything else I need to know about?

Oh and can anyone recommend a good gold paint? I have a Strike Freedom model kit and while the gold on the wing parts is shiny and nice, the gold parts on the body are more on the dull side. I'd like to hand paint those parts to make them better looking.

Sorry for all the N00b questions, I'm rather new to putting together these kits.

yea, they mod gundams (extremely well i might add). here is a link to a Infinite Justice model that they made into a MG level. http://f7.aaa.livedoor.jp/~mesarion/.../jusm/jusm.htm.
i apologize ahead of time if someone has already posted this URL.

[zalem]

Awesome. And they painted it red too. If I bought an I-J kit I'd paint it red too. I don't like the sort of pinky-purple color of the kits.

[mangatron]

Originally Posted by zalem

Awesome. And they painted it red too. If I bought an I-J kit I'd paint it red too. I don't like the sort of pinky-purple color of the kits.

heh me too, I phased-downed my 1/144 HG Aegis without a second thought. In fact I planned on it ahead of time before receipt of the model

[thephreak]

are the fingers on the MG Strike Freedom Gundam Full Burst Mode individually jointed? if not, are there any kits of Strike Freedom with individaul jointed fingers?

[Meehlimo]

Originally Posted by thephreak

are the fingers on the MG Strike Freedom Gundam Full Burst Mode individually jointed? if not, are there any kits of Strike Freedom with individaul jointed fingers?

No they r solid like others but the new kits have standard all jointed fingers it seems.

[WaytoDawn]

Originally Posted by thephreak

are the fingers on the MG Strike Freedom Gundam Full Burst Mode individually jointed? if not, are there any kits of Strike Freedom with individaul jointed fingers?

Well, they fingers on the MG SF is not exactly individually jointed but...it IS individually BALL JOINTED so, all you have to do is cut the small little piece that links them all. There, individual fingers!

[Meehlimo]

Originally Posted by WaytoDawn

Well, they fingers on the MG SF is not exactly individually jointed but...it IS individually BALL JOINTED so, all you have to do is cut the small little piece that links them all. There, individual fingers!

only the trigger finger and thumb is jointed alone the last 3 r one peice.

[reivaj]

for my first post i suppose i can post my collection though not in its entirety. its just like half the models i have. though mostly SD gundams since i love them

[aikming]

SD? Here's my brother's SEED & SEED DESTINY gundams.

http://bp1.blogger.com/_f8DXPqVUjP4/...373308186l.jpg

[WaytoDawn]

Originally Posted by Meehlimo

only the trigger finger and thumb is jointed alone the last 3 r one peice.

Well, all i'm trying to say is that you CAN cut the 3 last fingers with a sharp knife to separate them. then you get this!

Spoiler for Separated fingers:

[subaruhess]

I just finished my SD destiny gundam no stickers used all the detail is painted on. Mounted on the action base that was included with the strike freedom:

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[reivaj]

its been like 2 or 3 years since i bought models until the other day and now my new sd models should be coming in but i think i will buy some more HG too

[cf18]

Interesting video of Gunpla design lab and factory tour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qog_bjg1lQU

[reivaj]

i just got these in by ups

[takumi111]

Originally Posted by subaruhess

I just finished my SD destiny gundam no stickers used all the detail is painted on. Mounted on the action base that was included with the strike freedom:

Spoiler:

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Well done. I always liked SD Gundams but never bothered to buy any (partly because they don't come fully colored .. now that my painting skills are a bit better, I may give it a try).

[subaruhess]

Thank you, theres definitely less moulded colours with sd kits. What bothered me about the destiny sd is that black & gray parts arent even moulded. Forearms were half blue & the beam sword moulded in dark blue, even the original seed sd kits had more moulded colours.

[thephreak]

Originally Posted by WaytoDawn

Well, all i'm trying to say is that you CAN cut the 3 last fingers with a sharp knife to separate them. then you get this!

Spoiler for Separated fingers:

wow, u serious? thats really well done

edit: did you do that yourself and are the fingers movable?

[Meehlimo]

Originally Posted by WaytoDawn

Well, all i'm trying to say is that you CAN cut the 3 last fingers with a sharp knife to separate them. then you get this!

Spoiler for Separated fingers:

Dude comps i just did it to mine and i have to say i very much like it ty

[thephreak]

could u guys describe the process of cutn the fingers? i dont wanna screw up my strike freedom. is it as simple as just cutn it and thats it?