2008-11-25, 22:02 | Link #8844 | |
Do the Monkey
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: on TOP of a rock
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HG stands for High Grade while NG means no grade. NG isn't official but some people use it because there isn't a grade in front of the scale. HG have higher quality than NG hence the name. I don't think that they make HG 1/100 anymore so there are HG for 1/144. |
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2008-11-25, 23:18 | Link #8845 |
Secret Society BLANKET
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: 3 times the passion of normal flamenco
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Not exactly. While NG 1/144 is of lesser quality than HG 1/144, non-graded 1/100's from the same years are similar in quality to HG 1/144's, sometimes better.
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2008-11-26, 13:28 | Link #8849 |
Mecha Pilot
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Here is a store from Japan that I just have a basic shopping experience with:
www.hwjapan.com I first read about it in Macrossworld. The key thing is they offer 20% off all Bandai and Tamiya model, and 6% off everything else. Their web site is not well designed and their category tree is poor, so it is harder to find things than HLJ or 1999. Selection and availibility are very good for Bandai model (all 20% off) and HCM-Pro (some have 20% off), but poor for other toys e.g. they only list a few newer Soul of Chogokin and Yamato toys. "Close out item" have deeper discounts - usually 40% off. Shipping options are the standard SAL/EMS/Fedex. You can see the estimated shipping price before confirming the order. So I ordered something before the Canadian $ get weaker: MG Char's Zaku II v2.0 HGUC GM-Q Char Action base 1 Grey Action base 2 Total is 4680yen, plus 1880yen for SAL shipping. I placed the order on Nov 10th, got the payment notice on 12th, got the shippment notice on 14th with tracking number (it works on the EMS site), and I received the sets yesterday (25th) in a small box with some newspaper and bubble warp padding. Overall a positive experience. |
2008-11-26, 19:46 | Link #8852 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Topcoat is the protective layer you put on top of paint. I think that in the case of Mr. Super Clear Flat, it's a lacquer topcoat. |
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2008-11-26, 21:43 | Link #8853 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Lacquer topcoat? Hm. That's kinda confusing. Anyway, thanks for the help. The stuff I have is Testors: All Purpose Dullcote - Flat Clear Lacquer. Not sure if that is the right stuff, but I tested it on an old V-Gundam kit. It seemed to work okay, but I'm not sure if I should get something different.
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2008-11-26, 22:33 | Link #8854 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Im new here but i just wanted a opinion on this color scheme for a mg strike freedom.http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7...51947t4tz6.jpg
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2008-11-26, 23:00 | Link #8855 | |
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You meant a Strike Freedom like this one.It look awesome & unique,who will ever think to paint SFreedom with gold color.
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2008-11-26, 23:51 | Link #8858 | |
Senior Member
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Hopefully Bandai come to their senses & release MG Verde Buster,MG Blu Duel,MG Red Frame(complete with Mars Jacket) & MG Blue Frame 3rd form.They want to milk more money with same kit over & over again.
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2008-11-27, 01:09 | Link #8859 |
You are Dominated!
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Earth
Age: 35
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I doubt there will be any more MG from the Seed line
Anyway, anyone knows about this? http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN955494 Looks interesting
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2008-11-27, 03:22 | Link #8860 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
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The seed line is pretty strong so I don't think Bandai will stop the line anytime soon. There is still the legend gundam for the completion of those battles (IJ vs. Des, SF vs. Legend). Also the MG impulse gundam, they might milk the sword and blast packs. Maybe even an MG Justice of Savior? Who knows, but just like how the old gundams are being MGed, Seed would probably be the same too.
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gundam, gunpla, model kit, toy |
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