wolfx Posted September 25, 2006 Posted September 25, 2006 I love teh Ver. Ka box arts. Why can't our macross toys look like those, or teh Hasegawa boxart by Temjin. Sigh.
Phyrox Posted September 25, 2006 Posted September 25, 2006 Anyone know what's on the horizon as far as EX-kits go? I'm hoping they continue with the capital ship run they're on and do a Gwadan.
azrael Posted September 25, 2006 Posted September 25, 2006 Lineart for 1/100 Saviour I've been happy with BEE-Craft so far, but this is one of those times where I disagree with the reproportioning. Especially the wings. They appear sweeped back far enough to make it apear stubby in MA mode (Also looks like they are stubby). Guess I should consider extending the wings... http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/seed-destiny/zgmf-x23s.htm
Mercurial Morpheus Posted September 27, 2006 Posted September 27, 2006 The Titans-color Mk. II swiveling waist was in response to the AEUG-color Mk. II. Who screwed with the design or the mold is anybody's guess. It's not bug...it's a feature. Sounds interesting. I recently completed a Mk-II AEUG version I got at AX for 27 bucks. I'm not sure the difference mentioned, but I have no complaints with this kit as far as posability is concerned. I didn't know there was a difference between the two. I just chose based on the colors. Basically, I've got a great kit of the Mk-II as piloted by Emma Sheen (made more sense to paint the pilot this way).
wolfx Posted September 28, 2006 Posted September 28, 2006 Another review of the MG Crossbone.. http://hima-toy.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/200...erka__9425.html
GRAND CANNON Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 via Gunota MG Strike Freedom MG Strike Freedom is set to come out in December. It will be priced at 4800 yen. ¶ 5:22 AM
azrael Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 MG Strike Freedom... Figured they would...It's been #1 on the charts for months now. edit: And I'm almost done modding the 1/100 S-Freedom...
GRAND CANNON Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 (edited) 2004 70. AMX-004-3 Mk-II (Ple II's Custom) (2/2004) -- Re-Color 71. XXXG-01W Wing Gundam ver. Ka (3/2004) -- New 72. RMS-099 Rick Dias (5/2004) -- New 73. MSN-02 Perfect Zeong (6/2004) -- Tweak 74. ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam (7/2004) -- New 75. RMS-106 Hi-Zack (8/2004) -- New 76. MBF-02 Strike Rouge (9/2004) -- Re-Color 77. XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero (10/2004) -- New 78. RB-79 Ball ver. Ka (12/2004) -- New 79. RMS-099 Rick Dias (Quattro Bageena’s Custom) (12/2004) -- Re-Color & Tweak 2005 80. RX-78-2 Gundam (ver. One Year War 0079) (3/2005) -- New 81. MS-06F/J Zaku II (ver. One Year War 0079) (4/2005) -- Re-Color 82. MS-07B Gouf (ver. One Year War 0079) (4/2005) -- Re-Color 83. MS-09 Dom (ver. One Year War 0079) (4/2005) -- Re-Color 84. MS-14S Gelgoog (Char Aznable's Custom) (ver. One Year War 0079) (4/2005) -- Re-Color 85. RB-79K Ball (5/2005) -- Tweak 86. MSM-04 Acguy (7/2005) -- New 87. MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki (Non-plated ver.) (9/2005) -- Re-Color & Tweak 88. ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam (Extra Finish ver.) (9/2005) -- Re-Color 89. RX-178 Gundam Mk II ver. 2.0 (AEUG Use) (10/2005) -- New 90. MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam ver. 2.0 (12/2005) -- New 2006 91. MSA-003 Nemo (2/2006) -- New 92. RX-178 Gundam MK II ver. 2.0 (Titans Use) (3/2006) -- Re-Color 93. YMS-15 Gyan (5/2006) -- New 94. Gundam F91 (7/2006) -- New 95. RB-79 Ball (ver. Ms igLoo) (8/2006) -- Re-Color 96. XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X-1 ver. Ka (9/2006) -- New 97. GAT-X105+P202QX Strike Gundam IWSP (10/2006) -- Tweak 98. RGM-79[G] GM Sniper (11/2006) -- Re-Color & Tweak 99. Gundam F91 (Captain Harrison’s Custom) (11/2006) -- Re-Color 100. ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam (12/2006) -- Tweak Just a little info showing the trend over the past few years. While I do like seeing different variants showing up, it's a shame that they take up most of the releases rather than new molds. Seeing a new mold bi-monthly with re-colors/tweaks in between would be nice. But I guess an argument of "quality over quantity" may be valid for MGs, too. Any guesses on '07? Edited October 4, 2006 by GRAND CANNON
Shmitty Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 (edited) 2004 Any guesses on '07? I would absolutely love to see a GM Sniper Custom II, you know the one from 0080 and Rise From the Ashes. It's a thing of beauty and it doesnt get any love. Plus then I could do it up in White Dingos' colors. It probably won't happen though, since the usually do things in phases, and they probably won't redo their other 0080 kits any time soon. Edited October 4, 2006 by Shmitty
Chas Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 (edited) I'm Baaaack. Hey. So, some of you may remember that a few pages ago I was asking a lot of dumb questions about the PG Aile Striker, Skygrasper and all that. Well as you will recall I got that all straightened out, Thanks to you all, and then went Gundam shopping. I ended up getting my nephwes the PG kits, but I also picked up a couple of MG's for myself, namely: MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam v2.0, and RX-178 Gundam MkII v. 2.0. I am about ready to start building them and I have a few questions I'm hoping to get some help with. You see I truly despise the bright-bubblegum-cartoony colour scheme that is the Gundam mainstay and I want to paint the kits. My problem is I don't know how to go about that with a Snap-Fit kit. How do you test fit This kind of kit without 'Snapping' it together? Can it be 'Un-Snapped' easily? Is it advisable to paint the inner 'skeleton' or will this cause assembly fit, and movement problems? So this is what I'm thinking: cut the parts off of the trees; sand/clean-up sprue nubs; test-fit (if possible); prime- base coat (seal) -assemble sub-assemblies - decal (seal)-panel line - weather (seal) - final assembly. Does this sound about right? What steps do you guys (who paint your kits) use? Is there maybe a website or something where this kind of stuff is covered? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Charles. Edited October 5, 2006 by Chas
azrael Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 Magazine scans: 1/144 HG Stargazer 1/144 HGUC RGM-79FP GM Striker MG F91 Harrison Custom MG GM Sniper MG Strike Freedom (looks like it's based off the 1/60 edition)
kensei Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 What is that option box that is included with the Freedom?
azrael Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 From Gunota: Bandai will be releasing 2 version for the first batch. The Special Option Ver. will contain an original booklet, special option, and the MG kit. It will be priced at 7000 yen.
promethuem5 Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 Bah.... screw all this gay Seed crap, just give us a new Zaku II MG already...
Bob_Coffee Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 Hrm that special option stuff looks like they just put back in what they took out with the SF in the first place, Ie freedoms big ass beam cannons. looks cool.
Excillon Posted October 9, 2006 Posted October 9, 2006 Bah.... screw all this gay Seed crap, just give us a new Zaku II MG already... While I like Seed, and the Freedom, I think the first one was good enough. Rather than tweaking and recoloring I'd rather some Gundam's who have been snubbed from the MG treatment: Gundam Deathscythe Hell Gundam Heavy Arms Tallgeese Epyon an MG Red/Blue and Gold Frame Gundam leopard
godfather Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 More pics (from The Gundam Base) of upcoming stuff: MG Strike w/IWSP (including box art) 1/100 Saviour Gundam HGUC Char's Gelgoog HCM "Nu" Gundam 1/35 Zeon Ramba Ral Ranger Set
azrael Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 From Gunota: Plamo Radiocon 2006 pics (there's even a SDF-01 Macross there) http://happy.ap.teacup.com/runchickens/ http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~midori-b/midori-g/seisaku001.htm HGUC Gaplant TR-5 - 2,520 yen, December R3 L-Gaim Mark-II EX Model Hildolfr HSM reports the MG Strike Freedom special option includes DRAGOON effect parts, gold-plated joint parts, and a custom stand. Items on exhibit: 1/100 R3 Walker Gallier HCM-Pro Gelgoog (Kuspen version from MS IGLOO) HCM-Pro Hyaku-Shiki (coating version) HCM-Pro Qubeley Boxart for MG S-Freedom Kerberos BuCUE edit: updated list, article link: http://aeug.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_aeug_a...122956961753148
Phyrox Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Hmm, I was expecting a HGUC Messala to be announced, I guess they are done with the Zeta for a while then. Too bad.
rikiryou Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 Not Gundam per se... but DAMN! R3 L-Gaim kits! Especially the Mk-2! 5,000 yen is somewhat pricey though.
Steve68 Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 I recently bought the 1/60 P.G. Strike Gundam. Can someone help me with the symbols in the construction manual? What do these symbols mean? Thanks, Steve[attachmentid=37414]
azrael Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 I recently bought the 1/60 P.G. Strike Gundam. Can someone help me with the symbols in the construction manual? What do these symbols mean? From left to right, top to bottom: Brush, Peel sticker, Press with a dull tip (I think for the dry markings), Seperate, Press together, NOTICE!, Notice screwdriver, cut/trim, x2(3, 4, 5, ...etc) times/, Fit orientation(can't translate), Fit orientation (can't translate) , Rotate x-degrees, Alternative look, Rotating pieces/Alternate look.
godfather Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) Dalong.net has pics of the MG Strike w/IWSP as well as the 1/100 Saviour Gundam: Linky1, Linky2 Edited October 24, 2006 by godfather
Dante74 Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Is brush the same as glue? Steve Gundam kits don't need any glue, so I guess not.
azrael Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Dalong.net has pics of the MG Strike w/IWSP as well as the 1/100 Saviour Gundam: Again, I'm not terribly happy with the wing redesign on Saviour. Feels stubby and the 2 plasma cannons feel oversized.
areaseven Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 Is brush the same as glue? Steve Liquid glue, when used with a brush, is less messy than tube-dispensed glue. It's just not as strong.
Steve68 Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 Next Gundam noob question, can anyone tell me are these Gunze Colors and if so which ones specifically? Thanks, Steve [attachmentid=37433]
azrael Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 Next Gundam noob question, can anyone tell me are these Gunze Colors and if so which ones specifically? Some are Gunze (or Tamiya) colors. Some are not. The colors listed are the suggested colors used for the model. You do not have to follow them. They are there if you wish to match the colors used in the manual/boxart. They list the paints they used, or if you wish to mix your own paints, they list the mix ratios. For example, that yellow is mix of 90% Yellow, 10% Orange. Now, you can hunt around for a paint similar to that, but frankly....your better off just mixing your own paints.
wolfx Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 Dalong.net has pics of the MG Strike w/IWSP as well as the 1/100 Saviour Gundam: Linky1, Linky2 That link mentions "new color" and shows a dry brushed chest area on the strike IWSP. What does this mean...that it comes pre-painted like that? Anyway looks like they made the shield smaller and more manageable on the model. On the lineart, the gattling gun shield was huge.
F360° Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 That link mentions "new color" and shows a dry brushed chest area on the strike IWSP. What does this mean...that it comes pre-painted like that? Anyway looks like they made the shield smaller and more manageable on the model. On the lineart, the gattling gun shield was huge. The new Mg IWSP Strike Gundam is molded to a more darker blue coler, and the white became alittle blue-ish too. It almost looks like the IWSP pack is sucking so much power that the strike is just bearly able to maintain Phase shift on.
shiyao Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 (edited) I have finished my Rick-Dom. It is nothing by the standard that goes by here. BUT! I have a question. How do you fix the frosted over eyepiece? (See picture) Edited October 26, 2006 by shiyao
port Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 How did it get frosted? If it's from a lacker clear coat of some kind there is nothing you can do.
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