Gundam Models Discussion Thread

[SonicSP]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Sometimes it depends on how i feel. I mean usually i'd take my time, and build it over the course of a few days, though there have been times where i started the kit, and didn't stop until i finish. When doing it that way, i guess it was around an hour and a half.

Wow..........that's pretty fast.I can never get that fast no matter how determined I am.

[justsomeguy]

Originally Posted by MeesesGlokmah

Alright guys. I just went to my local Hobby Store and saw that they had an MG Unicorn Ver. Ka. Kit, and an MG Infinite Justice kit, both for the same price. This will be my first time to get an MG kit, though I have a ton of HG kits. My question is, which one should I get? They also have an MG Zeta Gundam (some special 20th anniversary Metallic Coating edition) for a little bit less money, but I am more drawn to the designs of the Unicorn and Infinite Justice.

I think the Zeta you're talking about is the 1.0 version that many people say is dreadful, so definitely don't get that. As for Unicorn and IJ,

Unicorn: less poseable, more fragile (especially the horn!), awesome in Destroy form.

IJ: doesn't have the wow factor of Unicorn's transformation system, but has far better articulation and more accessories.

[gummybear]

Originally Posted by Sir Dearka

Sorry to say that but to me it is hideaous. A waste of good plastic...

the new Bliz is a waste of good plastic, at least that Gundam is actually new and not just throwing a bunch of kits togather trying to milk :P

Since they never had a 1/100 Gaia, it's the next best thing I guess.

[Critias]

Originally Posted by Okamidum

From Ngee Khiongs blog
Very interesting release...

It's an Astray, OK. Probably from VS, and it looks HG 1/100.
It would look really cool, if it had a more defined "head" in MA/quadruped mode.

[Amber.Dawn]

Originally Posted by vektar

Get Infinite Justice, Unicorn is a more advanced level kit and shouldn't be your first MG. I know a few people to started off by getting Unicorn and just messed it up in some way or an other. So yeah id go with Infinite Justice.

Unicorn was my first MG =P. My first Gundam too.
I'm not fond of the IJ's design.

[Amber.Dawn]

Originally Posted by SonicSP

Question:What's the average time does it take to complete a HG kit without any painting, linings or sanding?[The building process strictly]


I know that it differs greatly with different people with different kits,and some people paint or line before they build and all that,but I want to know a rough average estimation for the building process alone,if that is anybody here has one.Any input is appreciated.

It takes me around 2-3 hours. I go at a fairly slow pace I guess.

[SonicSP]

Originally Posted by Amber.Dawn

It takes me around 2-3 hours. I go at a fairly slow pace I guess.

When compared to me,thats fast.The fastest HG for me was 4 hours,and that was when determined.

I guess I'm the one that's going slow.

[Patriot's Blade]

Originally Posted by Okamidum

From Ngee Khiongs blog
Very interesting release...

holy crap! it transformed into a Zoid! (is that you Liger Zero?)

[MeesesGlokmah]

Originally Posted by vektar

Get Infinite Justice, Unicorn is a more advanced level kit and shouldn't be your first MG. I know a few people to started off by getting Unicorn and just messed it up in some way or an other. So yeah id go with Infinite Justice.

Thanks for the suggestion. Yeah I've been a little concerned over how fragile I have heard the Unicorn kit is.

Originally Posted by Dynamite

If price is a deciding factor, then get the Unicorn.

Thanks for the suggestion! (as you can see, I cut down your post fo space reasons, haha.) Yeah, both the Unicorn and IJ are $62. I am a pretty frequent customer there, so I also get a small discount. But anyway, yeah price was kind of a factor. Thanks for the info on articulation and such. Definitely will take that into consideration.

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

I think the Zeta you're talking about is the 1.0 version that many people say is dreadful, so definitely don't get that. As for Unicorn and IJ,

Unicorn: less poseable, more fragile (especially the horn!), awesome in Destroy form.

IJ: doesn't have the wow factor of Unicorn's transformation system, but has far better articulation and more accessories.

Thanks for the info. I never really seriously considered the Zeta, but it was an option, lol. The things you mentioned about the Unicorn and IJ are the main reasons why I am struggling with my decision. I love Destroy mode on Unicorn, but I also love the posability and weapons on IJ. Still a hard decision for me, haha.

[GN0010 Nosferatu]

The fail of SEED once again returns to haunt.

[MakubeX2]

Gou Jia Virsago.



New Lu Bu Tallgeese.

[vektar]

Originally Posted by MeesesGlokmah

Thanks for the suggestion. Yeah I've been a little concerned over how fragile I have heard the Unicorn kit is.



Thanks for the suggestion! (as you can see, I cut down your post fo space reasons, haha.) Yeah, both the Unicorn and IJ are $62. I am a pretty frequent customer there, so I also get a small discount. But anyway, yeah price was kind of a factor. Thanks for the info on articulation and such. Definitely will take that into consideration.



Thanks for the info. I never really seriously considered the Zeta, but it was an option, lol. The things you mentioned about the Unicorn and IJ are the main reasons why I am struggling with my decision. I love Destroy mode on Unicorn, but I also love the posability and weapons on IJ. Still a hard decision for me, haha.

just flip a coin, heads unicorn tails IJ ♠

[GrahamAker]

has any 1 turned their unicorn into unicorn banshee

[Dynamite]

Originally Posted by SonicSP

Question:What's the average time does it take to complete a HG kit without any painting, linings or sanding?[The building process strictly]

What scale?

If you mean a clean OOB kit, it'll usually take me a good...day...? Regardless of scale.

I was never really "determined" to finish a kit since I really enjoy the process. So why would I care about the time when it isn't a chore or I don't have a deadline. Play some music you enjoy, have the TV on, or play some Youtube clips and then build it.

I mean, if you really enjoy the process, you shouldn't be worrying about time.

[darkstrife]

Originally Posted by Dynamite

What scale?

If you mean a clean OOB kit, it'll usually take me a good...day...? Regardless of scale.

I was never really "determined" to finish a kit since I really enjoy the process. So why would I care about the time when it isn't a chore or I don't have a deadline. Play some music you enjoy, have the TV on, or play some Youtube clips and then build it.

I mean, if you really enjoy the process, you shouldn't be worrying about time.

HG kits are 1/144 scale, i have never built a HG kit so i can't say, but since it has only 4-5 runners, shouldnt take the average modeller more than a couple of hours

On a separate note, if you are thinking of buying a MG kit this month, you might want to hold off a bit, 21 already released MG kits (including the upcoming Victory) will come with CLEAR PARTS at no additional cost. they will be released progressively from next month.

mmhmmm... maybe i wont get the blue astray anymore, MG force impulse with clear parts sounds awfully tempting

[Amber.Dawn]

Hmmm...I've never been attracted to the clear parts. I like metallic, but clear looks very...toy-ish?

[Dynamite]

Originally Posted by darkstrife

HG kits are 1/144 scale, i have never built a HG kit so i can't say, but since it has only 4-5 runners, shouldnt take the average modeller more than a couple of hours

Not necessarily. 1/100's were produced in HG for several series. Namely V, G, W and X. But when Bandai released SEED 1/100 models, they no longer slapped the "HG" tag onto the box, but everyone thats built one along with an older 1/100 HG knew they were about the same quality.

So even though they are technically considered "NG (no/non grade), the "older" generation still considers them HG's anyways.

[duotiga]

Originally Posted by Amber.Dawn

Hmmm...I've never been attracted to the clear parts. I like metallic, but clear looks very...toy-ish?

hhmmm..metallic hguc Nu gundam/Sazabi coming....are you getting?(personally i find it looks a lot better than MG counterpart)

[Sworra]

Originally Posted by vektar

just flip a coin, heads unicorn tails IJ ♠

I call Tails will win.

[Patriot's Blade]

Originally Posted by GN0010 Nosferatu

The fail of SEED once again returns to haunt.

but to me, its not SEED anymore, but its now G Gundam the 2nd wave