Gundam Models Discussion Thread

[myheaven]

hi i've just started collecting gundam models recently and currently the only model i have is the hg GX 9901 DX model... well ive done assembling but feel the models kinda light n 'empty' inside... so is it ok to put extra putty inside just to make it a little heavier? just wanna know...

[myheaven]

hi im kinda new to this....i was wondering if its ok if i put extra putty in my hg model.. just to make it a little heavier...??it feels too light..is it a good idea or will it screw my model...just wanna know ....its my first model though....kinda destined to screw it =P

[LightningZERO]

I wish to get the Strike Noir. Hope it's quality is quite good...

[kazekiri]

Originally Posted by myheaven

hi i've just started collecting gundam models recently and currently the only model i have is the hg GX 9901 DX model... well ive done assembling but feel the models kinda light n 'empty' inside... so is it ok to put extra putty inside just to make it a little heavier? just wanna know...

That was one of my early kits. A good tip is to get some of those soft lead weights (the segmented kind you can break easily) and fit as many as you can into the feet before putting them together. This helps anchor the generally top and back heavy kit. Putty works too if you want to go that route.

[dj898]

Originally Posted by kazekiri

...A good tip is to get some of those soft lead weights (the segmented kind you can break easily) and...

check out your local fishing shop.
You will find varying size and weight of lead weight

[jbui]

Off topic but does anyone know how big 1/144 Five Star Stories models are?

[GameraBaenre]

Originally Posted by jbui

Off topic but does anyone know how big 1/144 Five Star Stories models are?

This is a size comparison of a 1/100 MG Gundam ver. OYW against a 1/100 Phantom from FSS; the top of the gundam would go to about it's bottom of the upper torso piece:

Not sure if it'll help or not.. but there you go.

[Komataguri]

is that the warner brothers logo on the left [well, its left, our right ] shoulder?

[Sety]

Originally Posted by GameraBaenre

This is a size comparison of a 1/100 MG Gundam ver. OYW against a 1/100 Phantom from FSS; the top of the gundam would go to about it's bottom of the upper torso piece:
Not sure if it'll help or not.. but there you go.

Wait where did you get that 1/100 FSS model from? o_o

[GameraBaenre]

Hmm.. WB = White Base... you know, from the original gundam series.... Your attempt at humor failed miserably. (At least I hope it was an attempt at humor... otherwise... it's just sad to see such ignorance in a "gundam modeling" thread....)

The 1/100 FSS model is a recast kit I picked up from www.e2046.com It's a rather poor casting too, alot of misaligned cast. If you are interested in picking up this kit, I would highly recomend getting the original from HLJ. If you want more information about this FSS build I did, check out these pages:
Progress page: http://www.gamerabaenre.com/phantom_prog.htm
Completed page: http://www.gamerabaenre.com/phantom.htm

[BluePhirePB]

Hey guys - I don't post here very often so forgive me if this has already been mentioned. Will there be a HG 1/100 Akatsuki released from GSD?

[OmegaZEROCustom]

Nothing has been announced about one yet, but I think Bandai will be announcing July's upcoming kits in the next few weeks, so we might see one then.

[SNT1]

1/100 is very possible come july. and I'm expecting a 4000 yen tag.

[BluePhirePB]

I really hope there's a HG 1/100 kit of that Gundam - I've been waiting for it for a while now.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

a 1/100 babi too so no one will buy it (I would if its 1/144 )

And still working on astray blue frame fully weapons ...

[Astronopolis]

Originally Posted by jbui

Off topic but does anyone know how big 1/144 Five Star Stories models are?

ive got a couple that i havent started yet, they dont seem very far from gundam size, although there may be shorter and taller Mortar Headds (yeah, thats not a typo, theres two 'd's in Mortar Headd ). its kind of difficult to judge because of the proportions of the body parts, seeing as how the style is so lanky and just plain different from gundam. they do have quite alot of detail, and a fairly high amount of parts for such small size, on top of being a glue together kit, quite frankly im utterly intimidated, and i would definitely not reccomend such a kit to a beginner unless you have no qualms mucking up such a beautiful kit
in case you're curious, i have Knight of Gold Lachesis and Knight of Gold v3 from Wave, got em off ebay for like 20 bucks a pop

[ryan123]

SAL shipping takes about 1-2 weeks for me, im in ottawa, ontario, canada.
What tool sets do u guys recommend to purchase. It's really hard for me to cut the parts off of the board properly, and sand the little parts.

[ryan123]

Originally Posted by srb

Yeah, but their ordering system seems like a hassle, and their site is difficult to navigate. I'll stick to HLJ, it works well for me ^^:

u email wat u want, they tell u how much it is, u pay them, they ship it to u lol. Thats all u need to do

[Newtyped]

Originally Posted by GameraBaenre

This is a size comparison of a 1/100 MG Gundam ver. OYW against a 1/100 Phantom from FSS; the top of the gundam would go to about it's bottom of the upper torso piece:

Not sure if it'll help or not.. but there you go.

isnt that the wb11 thing on its shoulder o_O

[SNT1]

from Gunota:

Upcoming merchandise pics
From Rakuten's Be-J site:
Cosmic Region Infinite Justice Gundam (mislabeled as the EMSiA Justice)
MSiA Gouf Ignited (mass-production version)