Gundam Models Discussion Thread

[bio9205]

Originally Posted by ~Destiny~

Always ALWAYS cut the inner frame out. It's like you said, it's made out of the same material as poly caps, but with some hard plastic parts too. Trying to bend them out will definitely break or damage them.

As for the actual parts, after you cut them out there are sometimes little nubs between joints(mostly near elbows and knees) that you still need to cut off. Also remember to loosen the joints before you put everything together, RG inner frames are pretty stiff oob

I think my post was misunderstood - of course I'm going to cut them out! I'm just not sure what to do with them afterward. Do the instructions specify the particular nubs/parts between the joints I need to cut out? I'm afraid of cutting the wrong part. Thanks for answering my question anyway.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by bio9205

Do the instructions specify the particular nubs/parts between the joints I need to cut out? I'm afraid of cutting the wrong part. Thanks for answering my question anyway.

IMO the manual will tell you all the parts need to cut by really paying close attention to the pictures of the actual parts before cutting. It’s not that difficult considering so many people are able to pull it off . I myself is in the process of building my RG Justice Deactive (along with HG Aesculapius). It's a slow progress considering I'm so busy with work now (plus, it's Ramadhan. I need to do fasting and extensive praying at night).

[~Destiny~]

Originally Posted by bio9205

I think my post was misunderstood - of course I'm going to cut them out! I'm just not sure what to do with them afterward. Do the instructions specify the particular nubs/parts between the joints I need to cut out? I'm afraid of cutting the wrong part. Thanks for answering my question anyway.

Yep I definitely misunderstood

Im looking through the manual, the only part that looks specifies what to cut is the waist unit. Everything else (just arms and legs) is marked with a line and a small sentence.

I've built every standard released RG to date, so I can tell you it's really easy to notice what to cut just from looking at the actual part. As helpful as the manual is, the angle of the pictures sometimes make you miss nubs

[bio9205]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

IMO the manual will tell you all the parts need to cut by really paying close attention to the pictures of the actual parts before cutting. It’s not that difficult considering so many people are able to pull it off . I myself is in the process of building my RG Justice Deactive (along with HG Aesculapius). It's a slow progress considering I'm so busy with work now (plus, it's Ramadhan. I need to do fasting and extensive praying at night).

I'm really busy with the army right now so I doubt I'll be able to finish my Justice quickly. Will try to start on it this weekend, though!

Originally Posted by ~Destiny~

Yep I definitely misunderstood

Im looking through the manual, the only part that looks specifies what to cut is the waist unit. Everything else (just arms and legs) is marked with a line and a small sentence.

I've built every standard released RG to date, so I can tell you it's really easy to notice what to cut just from looking at the actual part. As helpful as the manual is, the angle of the pictures sometimes make you miss nubs

I see, thanks! The sentences that label the arms and legs don't say anything important, right?

[Providenceangle]

Who's built the Strike RM? Is it any good? Worth getting?

[Sworra]

Originally Posted by Providenceangle

Who's built the Strike RM? Is it any good? Worth getting?

I suggest you go to rrobbert184 youtube channel.. He has a full review of the Strike RM. Sorry I couldn't help you out anymore.

[Providenceangle]

Originally Posted by Sworra

I suggest you go to rrobbert184 youtube channel.. He has a full review of the Strike RM. Sorry I couldn't help you out anymore.

I've watched it already. I just don't feel his reviews reflect the average person. I wanna hear from someone who bought the kit and is happy with their purchase. A "community" response... I guess? lol

[StrikeFreedomV2]

Originally Posted by Providenceangle

I've watched it already. I just don't feel his reviews reflect the average person. I wanna hear from someone who bought the kit and is happy with their purchase. A "community" response... I guess? lol

I have yet to build mine, but according to other YT-reviews and people in a Gunpla-related Facebook-group, the Strike Ver RM is pretty amazing. Oh, and on Dalong.net it is the best rated kit out of the 5 GAT-X kits. Hope that helps

[Providenceangle]

Originally Posted by StrikeFreedomV2

I have yet to build mine, but according to other YT-reviews and people in a Gunpla-related Facebook-group, the Strike Ver RM is pretty amazing. Oh, and on Dalong.net it is the best rated kit out of the 5 GAT-X kits. Hope that helps

At least that's something lol. I'll have to pick it up for myself... I wish I could get the chance to paint my kits. So busy lately, I just don't have the time to seriously paint. Got like 30 kits to paint lol.

Sadly I'm having to wait on the RG GP01. Well I'm being loyal to my favorite site is all.

Edit: So yeah... I just put an order on for the Strike RM, MG Nu, MG Freedom, HG Nu, HG Bawoo(I had this back in 2004 but lost it so)

[Skye629]

Originally Posted by Providenceangle

At least that's something lol. I'll have to pick it up for myself... I wish I could get the chance to paint my kits. So busy lately, I just don't have the time to seriously paint. Got like 30 kits to paint lol.

Sadly I'm having to wait on the RG GP01. Well I'm being loyal to my favorite site is all.

Edit: So yeah... I just put an order on for the Strike RM, MG Nu, MG Freedom, HG Nu, HG Bawoo(I had this back in 2004 but lost it so)

Which Bawoo did you order? Im thinking of picking up one due to its design (one of my fav ZZ suits)

[Appel]

I tried some macro photography:

[Providenceangle]

Originally Posted by Skye629

Which Bawoo did you order? Im thinking of picking up one due to its design (one of my fav ZZ suits)

The green production suit. Kinda funny, I originally had the orange commander type(I think that's right), and painted it green. I bought it locally and didn't know there was a normal version.



I hope bandai makes mg chaos, gaia, abyss! Take my money already!! lol

[Skye629]

Originally Posted by Providenceangle

The green production suit. Kinda funny, I originally had the orange commander type(I think that's right), and painted it green. I bought it locally and didn't know there was a normal version.



I hope bandai makes mg chaos, gaia, abyss! Take my money already!! lol

Oh nice! Thats the one I want too! The one u originally had was Glemy's version

[Providenceangle]

Originally Posted by Skye629

Oh nice! Thats the one I want too! The one u originally had was Glemy's version

I guess.. I look at pictures online but I only remember painting that kit with paint brush... I guess I'm getting too old lol.

Anyone build the MC High Grade gundooms? I wanna buy the nu ground type. As it look awesome but, I'm scared to order from any places I've found. I understand why they aren't trust worthy looking websites,(obvious copy's of bandai's property, regardless of the differences) but ordering from some fishy looking site, has it's obvious concerns.

Also anyone here play gundam breaker?

[Skye629]

Originally Posted by Providenceangle

I guess.. I look at pictures online but I only remember painting that kit with paint brush... I guess I'm getting too old lol.

Anyone build the MC High Grade gundooms? I wanna buy the nu ground type. As it look awesome but, I'm scared to order from any places I've found. I understand why they aren't trust worthy looking websites,(obvious copy's of bandai's property, regardless of the differences) but ordering from some fishy looking site, has it's obvious concerns.

Also anyone here play gundam breaker?

Check out Prime92's reviews of the Gundoom kits, they're not bad, but not my cup of tea (prefer the HGUC simple design over the Evolve styling). Check all of her Gundoom vids, might give you an idea where to get them if you are set on getting one. There's also ebay but that may be more expensive.

Not a huge fan of bootlegs either, but I admit they make great kits to cannibalize for customs and mods though XD

[Providenceangle]

Originally Posted by Skye629

Check out Prime92's reviews of the Gundoom kits, they're not bad, but not my cup of tea (prefer the HGUC simple design over the Evolve styling). Check all of her Gundoom vids, might give you an idea where to get them if you are set on getting one. There's also ebay but that may be more expensive.

Not a huge fan of bootlegs either, but I admit they make great kits to cannibalize for customs and mods though XD

Nah I can't justify the 20% markup. I don't trust the sites I do find(reading lots of bad), so I'll just have to not have them :P.
I really like those designs. Need some work but, I like the feet and such. Ah well.

[bio9205]

Originally Posted by Providenceangle

I hope bandai makes mg chaos, gaia, abyss! Take my money already!! lol

Speaking of which, any idea why Bandai hasn't done a HD HG GSD line like they did with SEED? I know no one cares for them, but I'm thinking of picking up a HG Gaia Gundam myself.

[Providenceangle]

Originally Posted by bio9205

Speaking of which, any idea why Bandai hasn't done a HD HG GSD line like they did with SEED? I know no one cares for them, but I'm thinking of picking up a HG Gaia Gundam myself.

I hope they reproduce the Impulse soon at least. Everyone is back ordered. Maybe they will do RM or something...

[Skye629]

Originally Posted by bio9205

Speaking of which, any idea why Bandai hasn't done a HD HG GSD line like they did with SEED? I know no one cares for them, but I'm thinking of picking up a HG Gaia Gundam myself.

Maybe the SEED HG RM line did not sell as expected?

OR

better yet they're completely updating/building from scratch the DESTINY HGs.......one can hope lol

[Providenceangle]

Originally Posted by Skye629

Maybe the SEED HG RM line did not sell as expected?

OR

better yet they're completely updating/building from scratch the DESTINY HGs.......one can hope lol

Don't hold your breath! lol