Gundam Plamodel Thread IV

[Numbninja]

they don't animate like they used too...uc looks good tho...but i agree with it being some what cold, sterile is a bit harsh

[Kelsain]

My biggest gripe is similar to what has occurred with Macross and the move to CG animation. It seems like once you have a 3D asset for one series, the next series is just going to re-use that asset with a recolor and maybe a few tweaks. Although in Gundam's case, the asset may be more about how much $ they spent tooling the models and trying to milk the molds further.

Back to Gunpla, I finally finished dealing my MG Mk-II with the RG style decals. Most of them fit pretty well, despite some differences in the model design. Had to trim a few, and only one set of gray marks was too off to fit, on the inside corner of the front skirt. All in all, I think it looks great, and Elle is ready for launch!

[no3Ljm]

15 hours ago, Mommar said:

Sinanju Stein was the little guy in the cockpit.

Got it. They brought back Neo Zeong in Narrative to fit it with S.Stein so instant sell by Bandai with the HGUC Neo Zeong kit.

 

[Sanity is Optional]

Well, the Neo Zeong was cheaper than the Plamax 1/20 VF-1 so...

[Scyla]

Sweet Bandai is doing a MG AGE2 Magnum (https://hlj.com/1-100-scale-mg-gundam-ageii-magnum-bans57065):

 

Need some Ver. Ka like water transfers to make him more in line with my other MGs  

Also colored images of the Dynames (https://hlj.com/1-100-scale-mg-gundam-dynames-bans56767):

[David Hingtgen]

Did I miss it, or is there no Narrative-version Dijeh yet?   They're clearly not the Zeta coloring.  

[Duymon]

1 minute ago, David Hingtgen said:

Did I miss it, or is there no Narrative-version Dijeh yet?   They're clearly not the Zeta coloring.  

HGUC Dijeh release is only the Zeta Version atm. I bet the NT will be a P-Bandai release if anything

[no3Ljm]

Bandai is reissuing the P-Bandai release Neo Zeong Psyco Shard Effect. So for those who's planning on getting the upcoming HGUC Neo Zeong [Narrative Ver.], this is your chance to get it MSRP.

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000131350

 

Edited December 3, 2018 by no3Ljm

[no3Ljm]

Bandai really loves dressing up their Astray Red Frame. This time into 'Red Dragon'. 

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000130992

 

Edited December 3, 2018 by no3Ljm

[kajnrig]

That thing looks ghastly.

Also, isn't that called the Catlevwch or something similarly ridiculous?

[Sanity is Optional]

Not a big fan of the whole "stick a boatload of swords on it" theme they've been doing since 00.

Also, at least the Red Frame Kai's sword did some interesting things.

Edited December 4, 2018 by Sanity is Optional

[Graham]

Anybody heard any news about a RG RX-93 yet?

[kajnrig]

Not Gundam, but I know there was some crossover here anyway. Full Metal Panic kits:

1/60 Arbalest w/ Emergency Booster (Feb release): https://hlj.com/1-60-scale-hg-arbalest-ver-iv-with-emergency-deployment-booster-ver-bans56756

1/60 M9 Gernsback "Aggressor Squadron" Ver. (Mar release): https://hlj.com/1-60-scale-hg-gernsback-ver-iv-aggressor-squadron-bans57066

1/48 Laevatein w/ Booster (Dec release): https://hlj.com/1-48-scale-full-metal-panic-invisible-victory-arx-8-laevatein-last-battle-mode-aos00955

[Big s]

I know there’s an fmp thread, but I don’t remember if there was one for kits yet, but if not there should be at this point with so many releases by several companies.

[no3Ljm]

5 hours ago, Big s said:

I know there’s an fmp thread, but I don’t remember if there was one for kits yet, but if not there should be at this point with so many releases by several companies.

We're also posting model kits announcement on that same FMP Action Figure thread.

 

[anubis20]

Completed my MG Proto Zero. Went with gold instead of yellow just like the old 1/100 kit I got in the early 2000’s. Going to take a month break from building before starting a new kit. Will have to finish it before MG Dynames comes out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 26, 2018 by anubis20

[Ignacio Ocamica]

Turned out great!!! I like the subtle weathering.

[David Hingtgen]

How exactly did you do the gold?  One-step paint, or like clear yellow over silver?   (exact paints please, that's a better match for the Bandai gold-plating in the original kits than the vast majority of ones I've seen)

[anubis20]

13 hours ago, David Hingtgen said:

How exactly did you do the gold?  One-step paint, or like clear yellow over silver?   (exact paints please, that's a better match for the Bandai gold-plating in the original kits than the vast majority of ones I've seen)

This is how I got it done

1. Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black

2. Gaia Color 132 Pearl Gold. 

3. Topped it off with Mr. Color 46 Clear Gloss

 

[no3Ljm]

I’m loving it Anubis. 

 

[hachi]

Guys where do you usually get P-Bandai news for gunpla? I missed out on the space type Leos (now it's twice the normal price and too hard on the wallet). *Edit Hmm maybe I purposely didn't preorder back then but now that I want one (or two)

Is there someone on twitter for that? I usually check Twitter every other day if I'm not too busy...

Edited December 27, 2018 by hachi
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[sumyumgoy]

7 hours ago, hachi said:

Guys where do you usually get P-Bandai news for gunpla? I missed out on the space type Leos (now it's twice the normal price and too hard on the wallet). *Edit Hmm maybe I purposely didn't preorder back then but now that I want one (or two)

Is there someone on twitter for that? I usually check Twitter every other day if I'm not too busy...

I'd be curious about this as well...I usually have to rely on email newsletter from store releases or just get lucky when researching.  For example, I had no idea that there is a P-Bandai Arbalest in clear colors being released.  I just happened to see a pre-order for it online when I was looking for the other kits.

[Sanity is Optional]

https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/

http://www.taghobby.com/archives/category/9-0/9-1

https://genteikits.com/kits/?orderby=date

 

[sumyumgoy]

1 hour ago, Sanity is Optional said:

https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/

http://www.taghobby.com/archives/category/9-0/9-1

https://genteikits.com/kits/?orderby=date

 

Thank you!

[Sanity is Optional]

No problem. I also check here on occasion, since Gentei doesn’t carry everything.

[kajnrig]

Stateside, USAGundamstore and Tatsu Hobby get their hands on them occasionally (with more consistency nowadays), and will usually be willing to check and/or place pre/re-orders for you.

[Sanity is Optional]

Also note that some kits which are P Bandai in Japan, are normal release in North America. These include PG red frame astray Kai, plated HG Fenix narrative destroy, MG XN Raiser. For items that are NA normal release, it’s cheaper to buy from USA Gundam Store compared to a reseller like Gentei kits or Nippon Yasan.

Edited December 27, 2018 by Sanity is Optional

[lechuck]

@anubis20 Nice work on the Wing Zero.

Here is my humble try at the S-Gundam, completed it a while ago.

 

[VF-Zer0S]

3 hours ago, lechuck said:

@anubis20 Nice work on the Wing Zero.

Here is my humble try at the S-Gundam, completed it a while ago.

 

It’s looks amazing. I used to buy kits all the time and now they just take up storage. It’s really intimidating to me to to paint one up.

[hachi]

On 12/28/2018 at 12:10 AM, Sanity is Optional said:

https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/

http://www.taghobby.com/archives/category/9-0/9-1

https://genteikits.com/kits/?orderby=date

 

Thanks! I already check at gundamkitscollection, but more often I forget to look at it. Taghobby looks like a 1-stop shop of info (though I wish the RSS would work).

As for twitter, I'm now following gunjap (@FabrizioGunjap). Hoping at least I get info just in time.

[Sanity is Optional]

Just a heads up to anyone interested:

Banzai Hobby has put up their year-end gunpla lucky bags: https://banzaihobby.com/lucky-bag

Two flavors, ¥12,800 and ¥30,000.

[dizman]

Bandai are going to make a RE/100 Gunblaster to go with the recently announced V2 Assault Buster! It'll be P-Bandai of course, pics here.

 

Another interesting P-bandai kit recently announced was the 1/100 GM Cannon in Jaburo colors from Zeta. I always liked that scheme so I might pick one up, more pictures here.

[chyll2]

Bandai release some info about the 2019 lineip.

 

Some of the thing I am interested or at least understand.

 

Rx 78-2. A MG 4.0 and PG 2.0

RG Nu

 

 

Edit: sorry. news are not official. Just prediction.

Edited January 7, 2019 by chyll2

[JakCrow]

On 1/1/2019 at 1:55 PM, dizman said:

Bandai are going to make a RE/100 Gunblaster to go with the recently announced V2 Assault Buster! It'll be P-Bandai of course, pics here.

 

Another interesting P-bandai kit recently announced was the 1/100 GM Cannon in Jaburo colors from Zeta. I always liked that scheme so I might pick one up, more pictures here.

 

I'm getting tired of this p-bandai nonsense for stuff that should be normal retail releases.

 

Also, the RE1/100 base construction isn't cutting it any more. They're putting out these large kits with weak joints and polycap mounts that aren't holding up, which is aggravating especially when they done various older no-grade designs that are superior to almost all the RE releases that could have easily been used as the basis for the RE kits.

[David Hingtgen]

On 12/26/2018 at 8:20 AM, anubis20 said:

This is how I got it done

1. Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black

2. Gaia Color 132 Pearl Gold. 

3. Topped it off with Mr. Color 46 Clear Gloss

 

Sorry for the late reply.  Interesting---I didn't know there was a black Mr Surfacer---is is super glossy?  (Alclad metallics demand a mirror-like black base).  Not surprised at Gaia notes----their metallics and transparents are on another level.