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Post by bigh on Dec 7, 2017 20:44:28 GMT
With the Staghound wrapped up for now, I thought I’d turn my attention to something I’ve been meaning to do for a while... a Gunpla/Gundam build. I picked up a few Bandai kits, a couple of years ago, which have sat at the back of the stash waiting for me to pull my finger out.... Inspired by the Mig Jimenez books “In Combat” and “In Combat 2”, I’ve decided now is the time to remove my finger and put it to good use... Let the journey begin...    There may already be an idea brewing.... I’m not sure yet...  |
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Post by NEMO on Dec 7, 2017 21:05:09 GMT
Nice one Ade - lookin' forward to seein' this take shape....I have ONE Gundam kit in my stash so I'll be takin' notes  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 21:39:00 GMT
Very nice! I've looked at Gundam kits in the past but never found one that I think is just perfect. I see Emodels have recently started stocking them.
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Post by JEFF on Dec 7, 2017 23:07:30 GMT
I'll follow this one, Dude. I've been interested in these kits for a while. It will be cool to see one assembled and painted up.  |
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Post by Marco on Dec 8, 2017 9:26:45 GMT
Wow, this thing looks BIG! I'm in!
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Post by Paul B on Dec 8, 2017 11:52:44 GMT
I'll join the others with this one  |
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Post by Boots on Dec 8, 2017 12:18:55 GMT
I`m in What size are these |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2017 12:35:54 GMT
I`m in  What size are these  Scale is 1/144 so the pilot is about 10-12mm, comparable to N guage |
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Post by bigh on Dec 8, 2017 12:37:09 GMT
I`m in What size are these They are 1/144 scale and stand about 130-150mm (5-6”). |
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Post by Boots on Dec 8, 2017 12:43:37 GMT
Cheers fellas...
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Post by bigh on Dec 8, 2017 12:46:53 GMT
These kits are a mix of different plastics: hard, slightly softer and almost rubber. They are push fit, so can be assembled without glue, if you so choose. They are fully articulated and poseable, so the possibilities are endless. Construction was relatively straightforward, taking me about 2 1/2 hours from start to finish.... Gain torso & head...    Limbs...   Pelvis....  Click your fingers and what should appear?   How about a bit of boogie...?  I need a rest....  Well, what can I say?...   I think I need to move, swift...  We also have the option of a “cannon” and different hands...  Next up, I’ll break it back down to main components and prep for paint including gluing some of the panels together... |
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Post by bigh on Dec 8, 2017 15:50:20 GMT
Primed....  I’m not sure whether to paint it the original colours or something completely different... Any thoughts? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2017 16:35:18 GMT
How about a mono chrome dazzle pattern? Like the ones you see on PT boats.....
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Post by NEMO on Dec 8, 2017 20:06:50 GMT
I just scrolled thru really quick......it was better than Pacific Rim!!!
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Post by bigh on Dec 8, 2017 21:22:36 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Dec 8, 2017 21:30:19 GMT
Better than David Copperfield that is for sure . That coppery colour is awesome Ade  |
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Post by bigh on Dec 8, 2017 22:47:05 GMT
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Post by JEFF on Dec 9, 2017 10:05:52 GMT
My goodness. That's cool. Excellent job, H.  |
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Post by bigh on Dec 9, 2017 15:12:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2017 16:18:12 GMT
Nice work, the colour looks good, so much better than the plastic colours that's for sure!
Are you taking it to a battle worn or leaving it tidy?
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