Gundam Seed Model Kits from Bandai

[Buffalobiian]

Yes. I generally use the grey for white and other lighter color parts and use black on darker colors such as red, green, etc.

Alright, I'll give that a go on some scrap pieces I've got from years back. Apparently pencil is pretty good for gray-on-white panel lining...wonder how well that'll work out.

On a related note, how much pressure do you guys use when spraying?

I'm still mucking around, trying to get it right. From what I've heard, lower is better, especially for finer detail, but some airbrushes, like siphon fed ones, need sufficient pressure to work well, while gravity fed ones can be used on very low pressure.

Edit: It also seems like I may need an extra water-trap. The compressor's got one, but the air's still too hot coming out so it doesn't do much (at least that's what I learned from reading around).

[Harima Kenji]

1/100 Seravee Gundam is open for pre-order at HLJ! April release.

[vejita613]

Yeah i kind of doubt it. I really wish they would stop (or atleast slow down) putting out rehashed/reissued models. Give me Double X! Give me The O!

[vejita613]

I have to say, Im very very tempted to get the MG Hyaku Shiki HD Color Ver. Thing is, I dont care much for the suit itself nor its Zeta Gundam series pilot. Then again I do have some respect for its ZZ Gundam series pilot. Plus, they why they have the gold paint on there is pretty nice as well.

Ive been meaning to do this for sometime now, but I have finally gotten myself a camera and taken pictures of my various gunpla collection:

http://s557.photobucket.com/albums/s...ndam%20Models/

[Buffalobiian]

Nice. What sort of paint do you use?

[vejita613]

Aside from the Gundam markers for lining, nothing. I usually keep the default colors of the models, I just like them alot more. The only time I ever painted a model was my 1/100 Infinite Justice, which I colored a dark red (much like what you would see on Saviour). I thought about doing the same when the MG version came out, but 1) I didnt have any paint left at the time and 2) I really dont have a place at my new apartment for me to do it (unlike my old place where I had a garage) 3) I just dont have that kind of time anymore, Im suprised I have time to put them together in the first place.

In anycase, thanks for the compliment

[Harima Kenji]

Maybe a weird question, but what do you do with the runners and boxes when you've completed a kit? I currently have all the boxes piled up in my room, but they take up WAY too much space at the moment. I don't like the idea of just throwing them away, since most boxarts are very nice.

[vejita613]

I throw most of the runners away. The only ones I keep are the polycap and those that still have parts left on them. As for the boxes, I keep those as well. The only ones I got rid of were my old Gundam Wing EW boxes, but I still kept the top of the boxes.

Also, does anyone plan on getting the PG Red Astray at the end of the month? Im really really considering it, but man...$100+ is really. really. really expensive. Especially since I'm getting two games this month plus saving up for a computer at the end of the year.

[Harima Kenji]

I'm considering it as well, but still in doubt. The is supposedly a Limited edition, that also comes with transparent armor parts. Really tempting, but expensive..

Edit: This limited edition also comes with an extra sword and a display base for the swords. I couldn't help but pressing the 'pre-order' button at HLJ..

[vejita613]

Yeah, Ive decided not to get it at this time. Ill probably wait until summer. With Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 coming out next week, plus everything else thats going on, I probably wont be able to spend enough time with it.

But it the mean time, Ive started working on a few SD Gundams (Strike Freedom and Destiny). I didnt realize that there was so much painting that was involved with the SD stuff. I thought it was going to be a three hour project to put the things together and detail. Now I have to wait to get the appropriate paint.

[darkshadow]

DW gundam 2... game of the year #1, can't wait for it either.

[Harima Kenji]

As far as I know the Limited edition PG astray is already sold out..

Waiting for DW Gundam2 aswell

[Harima Kenji]

Not really related to model kits, but since we talked about DW: Gundam 2 here, I'd like to warn people.
DW: Gundam 2 does NOT have a japanese voice track. For me, the original voices is what makes it gundam. I will not buy it until they decide to make the voices downloadable for free.

[darkshadow]

http://forums.gotwoot.net/showthread...postcount=1306

[vejita613]

Just a heads up, MG Exia has been announced for a July release. Looks like the first batch comes with some extra stuff like "metallic" blades, LED lights and the cloak that it was shown with in episode 1 of S2. I will definetly be getting that batch (maybe two?).

[Harima Kenji]

I'll take that special edition for sure

[Harima Kenji]

The 2 versions of MG Exia are on preorder on HLJ!
Apparently the price of the 'ignition mode' version will go up a good 1000 yen after the initial release, so if you want it, and have the money get it while they're hot!

Too bad that you can't build it as R2, but the parts for R1 are included, so that's amazing as well

[vejita613]

Sweet, thanks for the update I have been checking HLJ occasionally for the past week now and havent seen it until I came here. I ended up getting one ignition mode after all and one reg. Exia.

[Buffalobiian]

Does anyone here know how to paint soft vinyl? It's probably not that common for normal Gundam kits. Preferably paint that doesn't crack when I move/bend the vinyl.

Same with the ABS plastic too, if that requires any prior treatment, since they're more rubbery than normal plastics too.

[Psyke]

MG Exia looks really sweet.