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Appel · 2011-09-15, 18:31

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Originally Posted by LokIdle

Is there some kind of explanation on how this is done? I'm looking for a way to make my still unbuild MG Unicorn a little bit more shiny and fibre optic cables sound like an interesting way to do it. The alternative would be LEDs. But you need like a dozen for the Unicorn and it seems really complicated. If this is not to hard to do then I might even be motivated to get a MG 00Q and build it the same way as in the picture.

On the topic of LEDs: would these work as a replacement for the LEDs Bandai uses in the 00Q and 00 Raiser? I think this should fit into the places where the LEDs are, maybe with the help of some glue. The original Bandai LEDs are somewhat hard to get...

here is the full article on the gundam guy blog:
http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2011/0...ld-w-leds.html
apparently some sort of kit was used for this, the "Madman Lighting's Deluxe-8 LED & Fiber Optic Lighting kit" as it is called.
i have no idea how to use something like that but it does have a lot of advantages compared to LEDs. you basically just need one light source somewhere and the light travels any where you want through the fibre optic cables. especially for the unicorn this would be a great alternative!

about that LED set on HLJ you linked to, i have no idea if that would work. the whole unit seems to be pretty big compared to bandai LEDs and you would have to hide the switch somewhere, too.

maknaedik · 2011-09-15, 19:26

Page 1102 was spared, at least..

Anyway, Chances of getting MG FA Unicorn for December is HIGH as the next event will display one. Though I'd be glad if it isn't a fanmade but the real prototype. If that pushes through, I think it deserves the 150th spot of the MG line, though I won't buy it.

0 Gundam is important, technology wise. But even yithout it, the series would have still aired because the name of the series says "00" and not "0"

Also, for it to get an MG release quickly, I don't think so. Astreas (white and red) have a higher chance IMO since their molds are not really far from Exia's. Lastly, it's has been hinted that early next year, it'll be the 3 Age-1 MGs, which I'm excited about. I will only get the Titus BTW.

Is fiber optic still expensive? That's far as I can remember when I was still a kid.

Appel · 2011-09-15, 19:35

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Originally Posted by maknaedik

Is fiber optic still expensive? That's far as I can remember when I was still a kid.

im really not sure about that... the technology itself isnt that complicated but i have no idea how expensive it is to make these cables. but the kit that was used to mod the MG OOQ here cost about $40, at least thats the price i found online.

maknaedik · 2011-09-16, 03:45

I think it's safe to say this. Rainbowten just confirmed the news that for December, the MG release will be, FA Unicorn

) Very worthy 150th MG. Congratulations for hopeful buyers

Appel · 2011-09-16, 05:16

lets just hope thats true^^

Sworra · 2011-09-16, 05:42

I'm pretty sure the official word will be out in the next 24 hours..

Appel · 2011-09-16, 06:06

yeah i guess so, too.
at 8000 yen this thing is probably going to be pretty expensive for most people though.

edit: all the pieces of my exia are finally painted... gonna finish this sucker tomorrow to let the paint dry properly :P

rocawarde · 2011-09-16, 22:26

Spoiler for QantandExia Mashup:

Can anyone tell me what they label the model as in the picture, Im really curious to find out and there isn't a text I can copy and paste.

Rising Dragon · 2011-09-16, 22:55

The large letters just say GNT-0000 Double-O Quanta. Dunno the kanji below it, and I'm unsure as to the katakana next to the kanji... phonetically it sounds like setoramasuo. Doesn't seem to be related to the model's name, though.

Can't make out enough of the text above it to attempt making any sense out of it.

Appel · 2011-09-17, 04:54

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Originally Posted by rocawarde

Can anyone tell me what they label the model as in the picture, Im really curious to find out and there isn't a text I can copy and paste.

that lookes really cool but i cant make out more than the obvious GNT-0000, too...

Znozzy · 2011-09-17, 05:34

just got my two twin loto sets, while building them i somehow managed to break both arms on the same model :x the parts are so fragile, but they are so cute.

maknaedik · 2011-09-17, 08:49

My bad, FA unicorn is the 149th MG, not the 150th. Which leads to the conclusion that the 150th kit will be Gundam Age-1 Normal (if ever they push through with what they planned)

HG Loto is quite nice. It has two and makes it worthy. Well, given that it's short, then it's just right.

Znozzy · 2011-09-17, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by maknaedik

My bad, FA unicorn is the 149th MG, not the 150th. Which leads to the conclusion that the 150th kit will be Gundam Age-1 Normal (if ever they push through with what they planned)

HG Loto is quite nice. It has two and makes it worthy. Well, given that it's short, then it's just right.

yeah, they are _really_ short and fragile, glued the two arms back together and i'll have to kepe one of the 4 in tank mode only, but hell, it's still a great kit, they l ook great, only downside is once again, they are so fragile it feels like they are going to break when you put them together :x

Appel · 2011-09-17, 11:46

alright im done!
have some photos!

taking photos was actually kinda hard because its so shiny^^

the paintjob sure as hell isnt perfect but at this point i dont even care anymore. i had so many problems with this guy and it was so frustrating how the paints didnt work at all that at one point i just wanted to chuck it in the bin...
but im glad that i didnt do it! like i said, its not perfect but im pretty happy with it!

and the HG avalanche exia dash is a great kit, too! i can totally recommend it!^^

the revell enamel colors i used are gold, silver and copper. i also used some tamiya clear red, the only clear color that actually decided to work and not just be a runny mess...

Butagami · 2011-09-17, 16:57

Looks good Appel, nice and shiny.

For me the long wait until my kits arrive has just begun. Can't wait!

By the way, if anyone has missed it, go check Gaijin-Gunpla and his "Courage" project, one epic custom paintjob for the PG Strike Freedom. That's the first time I've seen gunpla with such a heavy subject attached to it...

Appel · 2011-09-17, 16:59

thanks!
yeah, i have seen syd's "courage", too! it really does look amazing, i really didnt expect much when i first saw it but it turned out great!

MakubeX2 · 2011-09-17, 18:26

http://hobbynotoriko.yumenogotoshi.com/hguc-jesta.html

It would seem the Jesta utilise polycaps from OO HGs. This is evident from the way the shoulders extended.

Also, the backpack is interchangabel, especially with previous Jegans releases.

Illsteir · 2011-09-18, 00:24

Do you guys know if a wet transfer decal set for the MG Red Frame exists? I tried googling it but all I get is the Blue Frame's decal set.

maknaedik · 2011-09-18, 02:19

@Illsteir Red Frame, unfortunately, doesn't have water slides from Bandai. you can try and check Samuel's if you want, but that of course is much different from Bandai's.

@Appel Nice Exia you got there

@Znozzy You can either use cement or super glue. When two parts that you'll put together is big, use cement. If it's small, use superglue. That's what I do actually

kaizerknight01 · 2011-09-18, 03:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakubeX2

http://hobbynotoriko.yumenogotoshi.com/hguc-jesta.html

It would seem the Jesta utilise polycaps from OO HGs. This is evident from the way the shoulders extended.

Also, the backpack is interchangabel, especially with previous Jegans releases.

Nice kits i might as well buy 3 of those

2011-09-16, 05:42	Link #22066
Sworra Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 44	I'm pretty sure the official word will be out in the next 24 hours.. __________________

2011-09-16, 06:06	Link #22067
Appel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010	yeah i guess so, too. at 8000 yen this thing is probably going to be pretty expensive for most people though. edit: all the pieces of my exia are finally painted... gonna finish this sucker tomorrow to let the paint dry properly :P Last edited by Appel; 2011-09-16 at 09:20.

2011-09-16, 22:26	Link #22068
rocawarde Gundam Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY	Spoiler for QantandExia Mashup: Can anyone tell me what they label the model as in the picture, Im really curious to find out and there isn't a text I can copy and paste. __________________

2011-09-16, 22:55	Link #22069
Rising Dragon Goat Herder Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 36	The large letters just say GNT-0000 Double-O Quanta. Dunno the kanji below it, and I'm unsure as to the katakana next to the kanji... phonetically it sounds like setoramasuo. Doesn't seem to be related to the model's name, though. Can't make out enough of the text above it to attempt making any sense out of it. __________________

2011-09-17, 05:34	Link #22071
Znozzy Praise the sun! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Age: 34	just got my two twin loto sets, while building them i somehow managed to break both arms on the same model :x the parts are so fragile, but they are so cute. Last edited by Daniel E.; 2011-09-17 at 08:30. Reason: Quote removed!

2011-09-15, 19:26	Link #22062
maknaedik Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines	Page 1102 was spared, at least.. Anyway, Chances of getting MG FA Unicorn for December is HIGH as the next event will display one. Though I'd be glad if it isn't a fanmade but the real prototype. If that pushes through, I think it deserves the 150th spot of the MG line, though I won't buy it. 0 Gundam is important, technology wise. But even yithout it, the series would have still aired because the name of the series says "00" and not "0" Also, for it to get an MG release quickly, I don't think so. Astreas (white and red) have a higher chance IMO since their molds are not really far from Exia's. Lastly, it's has been hinted that early next year, it'll be the 3 Age-1 MGs, which I'm excited about. I will only get the Titus BTW. Is fiber optic still expensive? That's far as I can remember when I was still a kid.

2011-09-16, 03:45	Link #22064
maknaedik Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines	I think it's safe to say this. Rainbowten just confirmed the news that for December, the MG release will be, FA Unicorn ) Very worthy 150th MG. Congratulations for hopeful buyers

2011-09-16, 05:16	Link #22065
Appel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010	lets just hope thats true^^

2011-09-17, 08:49	Link #22072
maknaedik Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines	My bad, FA unicorn is the 149th MG, not the 150th. Which leads to the conclusion that the 150th kit will be Gundam Age-1 Normal (if ever they push through with what they planned) HG Loto is quite nice. It has two and makes it worthy. Well, given that it's short, then it's just right.

2011-09-17, 11:46	Link #22074
Appel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010	alright im done! have some photos! taking photos was actually kinda hard because its so shiny^^ the paintjob sure as hell isnt perfect but at this point i dont even care anymore. i had so many problems with this guy and it was so frustrating how the paints didnt work at all that at one point i just wanted to chuck it in the bin... but im glad that i didnt do it! like i said, its not perfect but im pretty happy with it! and the HG avalanche exia dash is a great kit, too! i can totally recommend it!^^ the revell enamel colors i used are gold, silver and copper. i also used some tamiya clear red, the only clear color that actually decided to work and not just be a runny mess...

2011-09-17, 16:57	Link #22075
Butagami Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The netherlands Age: 32	Looks good Appel, nice and shiny. For me the long wait until my kits arrive has just begun. Can't wait! By the way, if anyone has missed it, go check Gaijin-Gunpla and his "Courage" project, one epic custom paintjob for the PG Strike Freedom. That's the first time I've seen gunpla with such a heavy subject attached to it... __________________ Ali El Saarchez got owned in cqc by the sniper-type. TWICE. And both of the times his ms's sword arm got lobbed off casually. Not quite so mighty now, huh?

2011-09-17, 16:59	Link #22076
Appel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010	thanks! yeah, i have seen syd's "courage", too! it really does look amazing, i really didnt expect much when i first saw it but it turned out great!

2011-09-17, 18:26	Link #22077
MakubeX2 うるとらぺど Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 44	http://hobbynotoriko.yumenogotoshi.com/hguc-jesta.html It would seem the Jesta utilise polycaps from OO HGs. This is evident from the way the shoulders extended. Also, the backpack is interchangabel, especially with previous Jegans releases.

2011-09-18, 00:24	Link #22078
Illsteir ARX-Fake Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pasig-Cainta Borderline	Do you guys know if a wet transfer decal set for the MG Red Frame exists? I tried googling it but all I get is the Blue Frame's decal set. __________________

2011-09-18, 02:19	Link #22079
maknaedik Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines	@Illsteir Red Frame, unfortunately, doesn't have water slides from Bandai. you can try and check Samuel's if you want, but that of course is much different from Bandai's. @Appel Nice Exia you got there @Znozzy You can either use cement or super glue. When two parts that you'll put together is big, use cement. If it's small, use superglue. That's what I do actually