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by **Godmodule** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:42 am

Saturday I'll post pics of the Limited edition Astray Red Frame 1/100 gold plated version. It's one of my all time favorite kits, and as far as 1/100's go it gives MG's a run for their money.

by **Steeleye** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:29 pm

Don't get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with the HG Kits per se., it is just that I feel the MG kits are that step up in quality again and worth the extra money where available.

As promised some pics of my MG Freedom. Still needs a little more work and decals but I'm pleased with the look so far.

by **Godmodule** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:14 pm

Not bad at all. For mine (on a previous page) I decided to customize it a bit and put the decals where I thought they should be, rather than follow the guide. A few are in the right spots, but I really was happy with how it looked when it was done.

by **Steeleye** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:06 pm

Godmodule wrote:Not bad at all. For mine (on a previous page) I decided to customize it a bit and put the decals where I thought they should be, rather than follow the guide. A few are in the right spots, but I really was happy with how it looked when it was done.

Thanks. It was admiring yours that prompted me to take some
pics.
How durable are the decals? Are they a case of once applied stop handling the kit or will they survive the occasional careful change of pose?
Thanks.

by **Godmodule** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:47 am

Steeleye wrote:
Godmodule wrote:Not bad at all. For mine (on a previous page) I decided to customize it a bit and put the decals where I thought they should be, rather than follow the guide. A few are in the right spots, but I really was happy with how it looked when it was done.

Thanks. It was admiring yours that prompted me to take some
pics.
How durable are the decals? Are they a case of once applied stop handling the kit or will they survive the occasional careful change of pose?
Thanks.

They're pretty durable, just don't take an eraser or dig a fingernail into them. Dry transfer's are sort of tricky, so here's what I found works best: cut a piece of scotch tape that covers the ENTIRE decal. Stick the front side of it, then tape the whole thing to it. After that, use a ball point pen (Plain white bics work best, they're not sharp at all) and press really hard. Scribble horizontally, then vertically. If you look close, you should see it starting to separate. After that, start removing the tape from both sides equally and slowly, and when you have enough removed just lift it off. If you see some of the decal starting to come off don't panic. Just reaffix the tape and scribble that area again. If you mess up let me know, I have an extra Freedom decal set I can hook you up with (no charge).

by **ChromedomeMK2** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:05 pm

Steeleye wrote:Don't get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with the HG Kits per se., it is just that I feel the MG kits are that step up in quality again and worth the extra money where available.
As promised some pics of my MG Freedom. Still needs a little more work and decals but I'm pleased with the look so far.

I am not a fan of Kira or his Freedom.
Why is a MS with several big guns, heavy and yet fast as jet fighter and also small. That is not a real robot type Macha. :sad:

by **Evil Phil** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:32 pm

ChromedomeMK2 wrote:I am not a fan of Kira or his Freedom.
Why is a MS with several big guns, heavy and yet fast as jet fighter and also small. That is not a real robot type Macha.

Because it's from Gundam Seed. Thats why.

by **DestronPrime** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:39 pm

Alright for one thing sorry for the necropost but this is where it's s'posed to go (I think) so I'm putting it here. Here's my story, a couple years ago my brother got an SD Neue Ziel. I thought it was pretty cool and once in a while asked him if he was planning on consructing it. We both sorta forgot about it, and yesterday I saw it sitting on my brother's shelf looking mighty lonely so I decided to build it. It was really fun and I think he looks cool up on my bro's shelf with Cloud and Lezard so I've been trying to get more. I know hlj's and awesome place to go and I'm gonna start checking out some hobby shops.

Now here's the thing I know this one and all the newer SD's are snap together require no cement or paint (although paint can make it look nice.), but do all of them require no glue or paint? Even the older ones? Thanks for helping me out

by **Evil Phil** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:38 am

No glue whatsoever.

Though paint and a detail marker/pen is needed on SD's if you want what's shown on the box.

or else you get this.

instead of this

Also, if absolutely necessary, don't use stickers.

by **DestronPrime** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:51 pm

Thanks, I was unsure because on hlj it said for the older ones, DOES require cement and paint for use but the newer ones was the opposite, so I was quite unsure. Anyways I live in Ottawa so if anyone knows anyplace I can get Gundam kits (and other mecha)much obliged!

by **DestronPrime** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:17 pm

bump

Check the question on the last post, page before this one! PWEASE?

by **Evil Phil** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:48 am

Sorry, I live in Michigan and the only place that sold Gundam Models (plus it was my favorite store) closed last April.

Unfortunately your best bet is to order online, or browse around your area.

by **DestronPrime** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:24 am

Yeah, after doing some searching online for shops in my area, the only one that specifically said it sold Gundams was in Vancouver, so if I'm ever in town over there I'll drop by... so I'll check around, I'm hoping to stumble upon an Anime shop and find them there.

Thanks for all the help!

by **Evil Phil** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:03 am

No Prob.

The only store I know of that sells models in Michigan now is up in Wizzy wigs in Ann Arbor.

Very nice place to shop for various anime goods. Though it's pretty far from where I'm at so I rarely go there.

by **DestronPrime** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 6:55 pm

I'm in luck! After changing my search to Anime Shop I quickly made a few calls and found a place in my area that sells gundams *ALRIGHT*! I'm probably gonna go tomorrow so I'll show some pictures (maybe) on the aquisition page.

News Credits: 2 · by **blkbitcloud1** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:00 pm

Yes, I have Gundams too!

Still have some that's MISB that i'm going to get to soon.

blkbitcloud1

by **Spoon** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:51 pm

Holy ****, serious nice collection you got there
Got any more close up pictures? Are those mostly HG or MG?

News Credits: 2 · by **blkbitcloud1** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:27 pm

Spoon wrote:Holy ****, serious nice collection you got there
Got any more close up pictures? Are those mostly HG or MG?

Top Pic:

Top shelf mostly 1/100 NG

Middle shelf all HG from Gundam Seed and Seed Destiny

Last shelf 3 MG and the rest are HG

Second Pic:

Top shelf are MG

Middle Shelf:

2 MG and one 1/100 NG

Bottom Shelf:

2 1/100 NG and 2 HG

Also 2 Gundam Bases one on top shelf and one on bottom shelf

blkbitcloud1

by **Evil Phil** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 7:01 pm

god I need to get that MG Strike Noir. =P~

News Credits: 2 · by **blkbitcloud1** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 7:58 pm

Sigma Prime wrote:god I need to get that MG Strike Noir.

Better hurry, he's getting harder to find. My next one is MG Destiny! Due out in Oct. I pre-order him already. And I think he comes with the Wings of Light. But I didnt order tht one. You can get it from here.

http://store.imageanime.com/mgzgdegup.html

But Strike Noir is sold out.

blkbitcloud1

by **Spoon** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:16 am

Cool stuff
I also have that HG Abyss. On that subject, did any of you guys noticed that the Destiny kits overal seem a bit "better" then their seed counterparts? It just looks to me like they have more detail/more gimmicks

News Credits: 2 · by **blkbitcloud1** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:21 pm

Gundam OO Teaser

http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/1049/Gundam+00/

Also get your gundam news here

http://aeug.blogspot.com/

Lots of new stuff coming!

blkbitcloud1

by **Evil Phil** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:27 pm

Spoon wrote:Cool stuff
I also have that HG Abyss. On that subject, did any of you guys noticed that the Destiny kits overal seem a bit "better" then their seed counterparts? It just looks to me like they have more detail/more gimmicks

It's called "evolution".

Yea the destiny kids are really good. Though I kinda wish some of them had multicolored beam trees (*coughstrkefreedomcoughInfiniteJusticecoughDOMtroopercough) but I gueass that was a cost saving measure.

Also, wheres my Windam dammit!!

Edit: The Fg stuff looks like a big step up from the no grade seed line, but they still look like hell to paintr, I'm sticking with HG's thanks.

by **DestronPrime** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:19 pm

Yippee! I am so glad I found that store, I just got Shining Gundam SD and it is very cool up on my shelf! I am planning on working my way up to PG someday although it's a little intimidating so only when my skill's good.