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Renault Discordia · 02-07-2020, 11:34 AM

Just now finding this thread.

I...er...am known to randomly build Gunpla from time to time, though it probably doesn't really "fit" for a forum dedicated to vehicles. Not quite into painting yet, though I've been known to panel line and topcoat my favorites. "Real Grades" are my favorites, and I have a few Masters (notably an MG RX-93-v2 Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka, which was the mobile suit I based the current aesthetic of my 86 on) and some special one-off mech kits that I'm killing to paint, but I have to learn to airbrush properly first. Tips welcome, I'd assume that a lot of the same techniques that painters of automobiles can be used the same for robots.

Dadhawk · 02-07-2020, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Renault Discordia

I...er...am known to randomly build Gunpla from time to time, though it probably doesn't really "fit" for a forum dedicated to vehicles. .

I would think all are welcome, since this is dedicated to plastic modeling. Technically though these are "vehicles" aren't they?

Tcoat · 02-07-2020, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Renault Discordia

Just now finding this thread.

I...er...am known to randomly build Gunpla from time to time, though it probably doesn't really "fit" for a forum dedicated to vehicles. Not quite into painting yet, though I've been known to panel line and topcoat my favorites. "Real Grades" are my favorites, and I have a few Masters (notably an MG RX-93-v2 Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka, which was the mobile suit I based the current aesthetic of my 86 on) and some special one-off mech kits that I'm killing to paint, but I have to learn to airbrush properly first. Tips welcome, I'd assume that a lot of the same techniques that painters of automobiles can be used the same for robots.

I have never once seen a Gundam show but have considered building one of the kits for a while. I have even got one to the cashier at one point before changing my mind. I would be painting and weathering it though.
I am a big fan of the Bandai Star Wars line since their detail and engineering are exquisite so I have high hopes for their other kits.

I would go for something like this (only with more "dirt")

Renault Discordia · 02-07-2020, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I would think all are welcome, since this is dedicated to plastic modeling. Technically though these are "vehicles" aren't they?

Absolutely, I see where you're coming from. lol

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I have never once seen a Gundam show but have considered building one of the kits for a while. I have even got one to the cashier at one point before changing my mind. I would be painting and weathering it though.
I am a big fan of the Bandai Star Wars line since their detail and engineering are exquisite so I have high hopes for their other kits.

I would go for something like this (only with more "dirt")

*snip*

You know, it's kind of ironic, I ran into a guy on the ft86 Reddit that used a well-known Gundam meme to describe someone's red FR-S ("red ones are three times faster"), and it was originally based on the character that piloted that specific suit you linked (Zakus are fun in general, though). Have always been interested in weathering techniques and dry-brushing here as well.

I'd definitely recommend one of the newer High Grade kits to fiddle around with when you can find one! I moved into Real Grades kind of early, because I like fiddling with tiny mechanical details myself. Master Grade complexity (1/100) in a High Grade scale (1/144), lots of fun.

Tcoat · 05-18-2020, 12:59 AM

Just finished an old school kit from the 80s that I picked up dirt cheap at a flea market. Most certainly not up to the fine details of modern kits but some extra clean up and tricks with paint and it came out pretty good. Only real bad parts are the cockpit and landing gear. The cockpit is pretty much hidden by the upper wing though. The landing gear is toy like and meant to be workable but since I wanted to see what I could do out of the box I left it alone.

Spuds · 05-18-2020, 10:01 AM

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Just finished an old school kit from the 80s that I picked up dirt cheap at a flea market. Most certainly not up to the fine details of modern kits but some extra clean up and tricks with paint and it came out pretty good. Only real bad parts are the cockpit and landing gear. The cockpit is pretty much hidden by the upper wing though. The landing gear is toy like and meant to be workable but since I wanted to see what I could do out of the box I left it alone.

Excellent as always. I would have expected to see the left front of the fuselage a bit darker from soot/exhaust, but if you think it looks right that's all that really matters. You probably did more research lol. If there is a lack of detail, I certainly cannot see it.

I need to get back into painting once I get my new workbench finished. I've got some D&D miniatures I need to do.

Tcoat · 05-18-2020, 11:12 AM

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Excellent as always. I would have expected to see the left front of the fuselage a bit darker from soot/exhaust, but if you think it looks right that's all that really matters. You probably did more research lol. If there is a lack of detail, I certainly cannot see it.

I need to get back into painting once I get my new workbench finished. I've got some D&D miniatures I need to do.

There are exhausts on both sides. It is dirtier than the pics indicate. I could find very few pictures of dirty ones in real life. Looks like they wore usually pretty clean with almost no exhaust staining. The model is marked as a pre war Marine aircraft so in reality it was probably pristine all the time or somebody would have been in trouble.

Spuds · 05-18-2020, 11:23 AM

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There are exhausts on both sides. It is dirtier than the pics indicate. I could find very few pictures of dirty ones in real life. Looks like they wore usually pretty clean with almost no exhaust staining. The model is marked as a pre war Marine aircraft so in reality it was probably pristine all the time or somebody would have been in trouble.

Yeah, I saw the picture and started thinking the same thing lol.

Spuds · 08-13-2020, 03:09 PM

Sooo, saw this today...

Pictures don't really do it justice.

Tcoat · 08-13-2020, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

Sooo, saw this today...

Pictures don't really do it justice.

Pictures never do.

Spuds · 08-13-2020, 03:23 PM

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Pictures never do.

Oddly enough, I say that all the time now that I think about it. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a model is worth ten thousand pictures.

shiumai · 08-13-2020, 04:10 PM

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Sooo, saw this today...

Pictures don't really do it justice.

Nice! I wonder which kit is it. I built this Tamiya 1/48 F-14 in the late 80's - I still have it.

Jdmjunkie · 08-13-2020, 04:14 PM

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Tcoat · 08-13-2020, 05:05 PM

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Nice! I wonder which kit is it. I built this Tamiya 1/48 F-14 in the late 80's - I still have it.

Probably the Academy or Tamiya with a pile of aftermarket added to it. Those seats are not kit parts from anybody.

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