Gundam Plamodel Thread IV

[VFTF1]

Oh my... well...I hope you guys don't have the same view of the MG Nu Gundam...and the Re-Gz :-)

Pete

[thegunny]

Might just get me into building HGs!

Come over to the dark side Luke

[VFTF1]

I have gotten significantly closer when I saw the GROUND WAR sets; both the Zaku with those awesome tanks and the Gundam with the hover tanks...very very cool idea... But I'm betting those 1/144 soldiers need paint, eh?

Pete

[reeoyuy]

Even 1/100 MG pilot figures still need painting...

Regarding MG Nu, I have one. It's not a bad building experience compared to Sazabi, I like the size and heft (DIECAST included!). But there's one big flaw that really hard to fix: proportion. That oversized head is just awful. Combine that with undersized shoulder armor. Not cool.

[VFTF1]

HM - the "big head" thing seems to be a staple of the 70s aesthetic - I like it. I get bothered by the puny heads on SEED combined with over-bulked proportions.. :-) I certainly like the big heads on my MSG original RX-78-2 and Guncannon :-)

Pete

[reeoyuy]

That's probably the intention. But they later fixed the proportion on HGUC version. One thing to note, the lineart inside manual book was drawn by Katoki Hajime, not Yutaka Izubuchi (the original designer) if that means something. Anyway, MG Nu is pretty old, nothing really fancy, but I like those diecast parts.

[Snail00]

Yeah, MG Sazabi is a disaster...with 8000 Yen price tag (more for extra finish version).

I dont think its such a disaster. It has a lot of things going for it. Sure its not posable but its an older MG. I like the look of it a lot. It has a decent amount of inner frame. Great detailing and design features all in all its not that bad

[Vifam7]

Which one was it where the Sazabi was out of proportion size-wise with the Nu? HGUC or MG?

I remember reading a review somewhere that said the Sazabi ended up being much too bigger than the Nu.

[anime52k8]

Even 1/100 MG pilot figures still need painting...

Regarding MG Nu, I have one. It's not a bad building experience compared to Sazabi, I like the size and heft (DIECAST included!). But there's one big flaw that really hard to fix: proportion. That oversized head is just awful. Combine that with undersized shoulder armor. Not cool.

the Nu gundams proprtions are off but they're not nearly as bad as Sazabi's. I think it's just a factor of when they came out. A lot of the early MG's (before about 2001) had poor proportions. I think it was that they where just starting to use CAD to design kits and they hadn't quite figured out how to translate the drawn designs into 3D using a computer program yet.

[Beltane70]

I don't have any complaints about the MG Sazabi. In fact, it's one of my favorite kits in the MG line.

[kanedaestes]

From what i have read and researched online, HGUC Sazabi and Nu Gundam are better than their MG counter parts.

[VFTF1]

Be that as it may, I'm still gonna build the MG Nu. I like the design and want to - an HGUC Nu would be kind of pointless - no way to interact with my other Gundams or VF-100s :-)

Pete

[thegunny]

Be that as it may, I'm still gonna build the MG Nu. I like the design and want to - an HGUC Nu would be kind of pointless - no way to interact with my other Gundams or VF-100s :-)

Pete

Yes there is. It could be the baby Nu that has just come out of the factory and has not fully grown. The others could bully it mercilessly until it runs away from home. It then comes back when it's grown up (using the MG version) and massacres them all.

Edited January 26, 2011 by thegunny

[regult]

Hi everybody, sorry to interrupt. With around 3 gunpla built under my belt I cannot consider myself a serious fan, but anyway, Gundam UC got my attention as of late, and browsing the shops looking at the countless gunpla boxes I realized there is one terminology I cannot understand and could not find the definition of:

"Real Type Color"

Of course I know exactly what the three words mean, but don't know the story behind, and if this is related to an alternate look for the Mobile Suits in-universe or is it only some alternative livery for the Gunpla, a la "Version KA" (or am I wrong?).

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share his/her knowledge.

[Snail00]

Hi everybody, sorry to interrupt. With around 3 gunpla built under my belt I cannot consider myself a serious fan, but anyway, Gundam UC got my attention as of late, and browsing the shops looking at the countless gunpla boxes I realized there is one terminology I cannot understand and could not find the definition of:

"Real Type Color"

Of course I know exactly what the three words mean, but don't know the story behind, and if this is related to an alternate look for the Mobile Suits in-universe or is it only some alternative livery for the Gunpla, a la "Version KA" (or am I wrong?).

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share his/her knowledge.

RTC is the color the original series designers wanted and Bandai wanted funky colors to appeal the chogokin style of the time and they thought it would sell. Nothing to do with version Ka. Version Ka sometimes has Katoki's own design aesthetic and usually involves a billion decals

[regult]

RTC is the color the original series designers wanted and Bandai wanted funky colors to appeal the chogokin style of the time and they thought it would sell. Nothing to do with version Ka. Version Ka sometimes has Katoki's own design aesthetic and usually involves a billion decals

Thanks, that finally answers my question. Yeah, I know a thing or two about Ver. KA.

[thegunny]

Finally finished my foray into RX-78 madness. 3 MG kits to go with the HG's & the Mega.

First up the original MG. I've painted this up in Real Type colours and knocked it around a bit.

Secondly a V1.5 One Year War version. Panel lined and bit of touch up here and there.

Thirdly a V2. Straight out of the box with a light grey panel line and matte finish.

From a modelling point of view I thought the V1.5 was the best of the bunch closely followed by the V1. They had plenty of detail to work with. Whilst the V2 might be infinitely more posable it is way too plain (although anime accurate) for my liking and as they are models not toys I won't be changing their poses too often.

Here's a shot of them together

and with the Mega then the whole gang in for a group shot.

Finally some action shots.

Now off to make 7 Zakus so they have something to beat up on.

[VFTF1]

Well - I am very happy with my version 2.0 - I picked him exactly for the reason you mention - he's anime accurate. Yes - that means he's pretty plane - but that's what he's supposed to look like :-) I had the RX-78-2 KA.. but... eghads... it looked nothing like Gundam! :-)

Pete

[kanedaestes]

I concur, I am happy with all my Version 2.0 purchases each one amazing.

Taken with my droid X.....my current collection of MGs and one HG. These are all new, as in bought within the past month except Exia.

[VFTF1]

Very nice collection! :-) The Sinanju looks really awesome! And is that Wing KA or regular?

Pete

[wolfx]

Very nice collection! :-) The Sinanju looks really awesome! And is that Wing KA or regular?

Pete

That's regular wing.

And i like how they are all posing and fighting together.

[Holocause]

Just finished building me a HGUC Sinanju

[Snail00]

Yaaaaaa WOOOHOOOO almost finished

Man I thought I could break my PG Building record of 12 hours. No way with this puppy. I still have the wings. BUT this is BY far a PG gundam well worth the money. Not after building the Strike have I been so pleased and fun in building the unit slowly. The head is fantastic!!!! Really well thought out. I also liked they went back to the old finger build design. I wasnt to fond of the red frame hand build. Did I say the head build was awesome. The legs are a great build. You can see the design elements from the strike but it was different enough for me to have fun. Unlike the red frame where it felt you just added more armor "meat" the upper thighs and knees but was the same build as the strike. The body was awesome too. I didnt get that cheap plastic feeling like I did with the 00 Raiser where there were more armor parts than frame. I will post better pics after I finish it with the decals and panel lining. WHooHOoo this was fun.

Also some pics of my first MG Figurese. I am not into Kamen Rider but it looked cool enough to display with my hot toys War Machine. Now I cant wait for my HGUC Dendrobium

[anime52k8]

aww, I can't find WFC cliffjumper anywhere.

anyways, do post about the kamen rider when you finish. I really wan't to pick up skull, but I'd like to here what the figure-rise line is like first.

Edited January 30, 2011 by anime52k8

[eugimon]

The japanese release or the US release? The targets around here are overflowing with him at the moment.

[anime52k8]

The japanese release or the US release? The targets around here are overflowing with him at the moment.

Last time I checked they had plenty of bumblebees but no cliffjumpers. I'll need to take another look I guess.

[eugimon]

Last time I checked they had plenty of bumblebees but no cliffjumpers. I'll need to take another look I guess.

Let me know if you want me to pick one up for you, I'm at Target at least once a week.

[kanedaestes]

Ok after multiple transformations my Zeta 2.0 is still awesome. I suggest it to everyone, and I am anticipating my MG Unicorn OVA tomorrow.

[VF-19]

I picked up a PG zeta back when it was on sale on HLJ. Anything I should know about the kit? Any pitfalls, finicky bits? I'm nearing completion on the Galactica, and I'm thinking of doing this kit next.

[kanedaestes]

I have that too. I built it last year during a break up I was going through, I built 6!! PGs within like 2 or 3 weeks during this time. As cool as it was I transformed it and left it in Wave Rider mode the entire time. It's a good kit, but honestly the MG 2.0 is better and except for the shield is a true perfect transformation, the PG kit you have to take of the wings. But it's a good buy, I do recommend it.

[Ghost Train]

Following the successful deployment of the J-78-2, the PLAAF unveils its mass production mobile suit unit: The J-6-IIF

[Snail00]

Following the successful deployment of the J-78-2, the PLAAF unveils its mass production mobile suit unit: The J-6-IIF

:lol: that looks like it was made from tissue boxes

[Keith]

Following the successful deployment of the J-78-2, the PLAAF unveils its mass production mobile suit unit: The J-6-IIF

Did they call Xibit to pimp their Gundam?

[Black Valkyrie]

70s robot !

[Snail00]

Well this was 18hour plus project.

Very satisfying and far from complete. The decals on the Dragoons need to be added. The mechanisms for the wings are time consuming.

Overall a great PG if I had to rate the 00 Raiser and SF and 5 being the best I would give the PG SF a 4 and 00 raiser a 2.5

Edited January 31, 2011 by Snail00