Gundam Seed Models

[sandrock238]

I've got a count of 26 1/100 gundam models now. I cant wait for the rest of the Gundam Seed Destiny models to come out! However, I wish they made 1/100 models for Gundam Seed's GAT-X131 Calamity, GAT-X252 Forbidden, and GAT-X370 Raider. Its such a disappointment to me that they didnt make them. I know they made 1/144 ones but I only collect 1/100 cuz 1/100 have just enough detail and arent too hard to built while 1/144 arent detailed enough. Anyway...I love collecting gundam models! heh heh...

[sandrock238]

come on gundam modelers...tell me what you think about this...^^

[hello123456]

i reckon they should make a pg freedom.

[ano]

Doubt a PG Freedom will come out. They already made the Strike for PG and they usually don't go to the later upgraded gundams late in a series with probably the only exception of Wing (maybe Z?). Theres already the RX-78, MS-06, GP01Fb. If they really going to make something get the Nu and Sazabi out. Wouldn't mind a F91 either which would probably be better for them since it doesn't have as much armaments. Of course, dream on it would defeat the purpose of their MG except the F91 which I've never seen past a 1/144. They got enough Freedom's out there anyway with the Bandai, then MG, then the one with the Meteor Unit.

[Mad-B_Man]

I've actually never seen a 1/144 F91 model kit. The 1/100 kit already stand at half the hieght of other normal suits, becuase in the anime that's how small they are. There's also that half model, half toy 1/60 F91. I don't know much detail on that though.

Also, even though the chance of a PG Freedom is slim, atleast a 1/60 Freedom is out.

I personally havn't thouched a model in years, never even got to learn how to paint properly. I still have a MG NT-1 and a HG Ground GM sitting on the shelf. I might get back into it if I have enough money to buy all the paint and crap.

[z3roShiN]

i want a MG Double X or a MG Gundam X, but fink they will neva get a MG release =(

[maohayato]

Gundam X will remain as 1/100 HG kits. I have a Double X 1/100 HG without the G-falcon. I should have bought the one with the G-falcon, well too bad.

The DX has some cool weapons in the kit he never uses in the show, like the grenade launcher, doublebeamglaive, and the gundam HAMMER!!!!. How I would have loved to see the gundam hammer in action in gundam X.

I also bought a 1/60 strike gundam, but it was the plain one. lo and behold a week later they offered the 1/60 strike with the three packs included. I cursed my misfortune and decided to not buy that one as I had no money left. thats what you get for buying things too fast without doing proper research.

I still have lots of gundam models waiting to be assembled, I want to begin on my chars custom gelgoog so I can pillage the weapons for my johnny ridden gelgoog(that one only has a beamglaive.)

[ano]

Hmm need to check up on that F91, the one i have is pretty ancient. Anyway, 1/100 is associated with the Master Grade scale, not HG. The X and DX must look pretty nice but I didn't get into that much since the anime was kinda boring and it never grew on me. On the other hand, I still have a lot of UC era gundams that are collecting dust in my shelves and closets. The MG of the NT-1 and the Kampfer look absolutely beautiful once you build it, especially after mounted on a diarama (sorry cant spell) of their fight at the base. I have the RX-93Nu MG but missing the Sazabi which are expensive to high hell, it still ranges from 50-70 US dollars. Keeping with the topic, I'm kinda tempted to get the Meteor Unit Freedom but its so pricy. Can anyone tell me if its worth it to get it since I already have a 1/100 Freedom and planning to replace that with the actual MG one (yeah still beats me why they release two types of 1/100 scales, one regular 1/100 and one classified as an MG but same scale)

[Mad-B_Man]

The are 4 lines of HG 1/100 models, The Endless Watlz line, The X line, the other which aren't really lines since they one got 1 per series, V gundam and G Gundam. These are pretty old now, with the Endless Waltz coming out in 1997. The difference between HG and MG lines are that the MGs have better everything. Articulation, better hidden lines, a whole lot more detail, ETC. HGs 1/100 (and the normal 1/100 seeds) are just blown up 1/144, with a few more details.

But dispite being old they are quite beautiful (I love the serpent, even though I don't really like Wing). It would actually be nice if Bandai were to do some new X models. The serires is pretty good, too bad it got canceled (but hey, the original got canceled also). I like it more than seed, too bad Bandai is focusing on seed and probably zeta right now.

Anyways, I never bought a kit since I moved to the states, so I don't really know good places. But here's one place you might want to check http://www.plajapan.com/ . They are quite comparable to http://www.gundamstoreandmore.com/ and http://www.hlj.com/ if you put in all the shipping and discounts.

One good thing about http://www.plajapan.com/ is that they have bundle discounts, the bad thing is that you can only make bundles within the same catagory. Like if want a Meteor Unit Freedom, you'd have to bundle it with other seed models (MGs and destiny are a diferent catagory). The bundles are usually 3% off, but right now there's a sale, so it's 15% off (they seem to have sales every other month). They might have a smaller selection and a bit more pricy than other places, but i llike it here becuase it's based in cerritos and is only about 2 blocks from my house, self pick up.

( http://www.plajapan.com/product_info.php?products_id=1141 meteor unit, if you are interested. Keep refreshing until there's a good bundle)

[maohayato]

there are HG modelkits that are 1/100. so 1/100 does not automatically mean MG. My DX 1/100 specifically says HG on the box. There will never be a MG of DX I guess.

for proof that 1/100 isn't always MG look at the scan I made of my DX manual. you can see clearly HG in the lower left corner.

http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6483/dxmanual014km.png (http://www.imageshack.us)

[ano]

Interesting, I've never seen those before, my apologies maohayato. It seems that the 1/100 are the MG which I've gotten used to, the ancient ones that goes with each series, and some of the new ones that say absolutely nothing on it at all except 1/100. I've seen 1/60 which I would've related to PG say the scale only and referred to as "Big Scale"...
Thanks Mad-B_Man for the info, hlj was ripping me off a lot even though I order some of the hard to find models in packs at once. Shipping and handling is just hell. Chinatown isn't great either.

[gundamjehutykai]

Well, HG can mean any scale, 1/144, 1/100 or 1/60 but MG is exclusively 1/100 and PG are 1/60.

I tend to stick with MG or higher but i do have my fair share of HG, like most of the 1/144 gundam seed kits (i'm missing jinn, GuAIZ, Strike dagger and Astray M1. I won't count the Astray red or blue), Gundam X DX, Airmaster burst and Lepard destroy and all the endless waltz versions of gundam W. Thats not counting my MG or PG kits, Someday i'll paint the HG kits properly, lord knows then need it, I've just done pannel lines thus far.

But i think my next purchase will be the packs for my PG strike. They WILL release then, otherwise whats the point for all the holes in the PG strike kit? THere were strong rumours that they were also going to release a PG sky grasper too, that would be cool!

[Spike24]

My fav scale is 1/100 =) HG
So far i built three of them altogether.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

mmm i got the DoubleX 1/100 also its so great i didnt put details yet...but dont u think that G-falcon on DX looks bad :p it ruins the design heheh

[krotch]

I only get MG models or higher. I plan on starting on PG models soon. Oh, also a nice tidbit of information for those who own a PG Strike. The PG Skygrasper is coming out in June with the Aile Pack.

The Strike will be the first PG I plan on getting. I'll probably buy it in the next few days. I was holding off until I could get confirmation on the PG Skygrasper. The PG Strike isn't bad, but it's kind of plain without it's packs. The grandslam is okay, but it's not an Aile pack.

[gundamjehutykai]

I'd prefer a sword pack myself, In fact i'd prefer any pack OTHER than the Aile... The aile pack is all that was given for the 1/144 HG Strike, the MG strike AND strike Rouge!! Enough is enough!!!

And the PG strike is anything but plain. IT's design is completely unlike any other PG. THey really tried to make it look more Astray like...

[krotch]

How is it's design different? The only thing I can see is like the MG models, certain panels sort of disconnect from each other when legs bend or arms bend. That's about the only thing. Course because of that, the Strike doesn't have as many locations that open up (for maintanence look).

Personally, I want the PG Zeta, but they don't have that readily available. I can buy the PG Strike tomorrow, but I'd have to order the PG Zeta.

[gundamjehutykai]

the PG strike has a level of outer detail that is unsurpassed by any other PG. It also looks more like an inner frame with armour placed in strategic places rather than simply surrounding the whole limb. There aren't many places it opens up but then it doen't hide as much inner detail either...

As for the PG Zeta, it's a very good kit for zeta lovers but the overall feel I had when i finished it was that it looked more like a 1/60 HG since there is no outer detail at all really. The only thing that tells you it's a PG is the lighting, the opening pannels (there aren't many but they're there) and the transformation (which ironically is identical to the MG but actually works!!)

[gundamjehutykai]

the strike is the second (or possibly 3rd since i haven;t seen a PG zaku price) cheapest PG bandai have released. I think i paid around

[krotch]

Well the you can put all that much outer detail to the Zeta. It'd take away from the fact that it'd be too different than it's animated form. Course the Strike on the other hand doesn't look anything like it does in the anime. You also can't blame a PG for the way a suit was animated. That's why the Strike has the look of frame with armor placed around strategic places.

I like the PGs cause of the detail put into the inner workings of the frame and such. On the outside, I prefer the MG Strike's look over the PG Strike's look. I feel they simply changed the PG's look to make money. I mean, you don't get jack with it and it costs a grip. Then you have to pay more just to get a single pack.

$100+ dollars for the PG Strike and another $50+ dollars for a PG Skygrasper. I don't even want the Skygrasper.

The only PGs they have around here are the Strike, Wing Zero Custom, and RX-78 GP01. I'd go with the GP01, if it weren't for the fact that it's $200 here.

[krotch]

Total cost depends where you buy it.

HLJ has these prices

20k yen - Zeta PG
15k yen - Wing Zero Custom PG
14k yen - Strike PG
5k yen - Skygrasper PG
15k yen - Gundam MKII PG
12k yen - Zaku II PG

Most places don't charge the price of the model. It's easier to simply look at the price on the box and compare them to each other. Then you can find out if Bandai released it cheaper or not.

Cause where I'm living, the Strike costs $100 USD, GP01 costs $200, and the Wing Zero costs $180. No Zeta. Personally, I would prefer a price of like $120 for the Strike and Aile pack. Keep the stupid Skygrasper. I don't want it.

[Spike24]

I've always only collected the 1/100 models.
I am actually planning of purchasing the Lunamaria red Zaku soon.
=D not sure yet...sigh money.

[krotch]

Just say HG, cause that's what you're buying. Crappy 1/100 HGs. Cause no Seed Destiny MS come in MG yet. More than likely none will at the moment. None of the new characters on Destiny are worth putting an MG out for their respective suits. The series is bombing and they more than likely won't bother with any MG for it. I can already see that.

Plenty of crappy HGs in 1/144 and 1/100.

[crucif-X]

My friend linked me this...thought I should share as it's pretty cool and very well done IMO.

http://homepage3.nifty.com/G-CUSTOM/freedom-k.html
http://homepage3.nifty.com/G-CUSTOM/freedom-k2.html
http://homepage3.nifty.com/G-CUSTOM/freedom-k3.html

A few pics:
http://homepage3.nifty.com/G-CUSTOM/freedom-k31.jpg

http://homepage3.nifty.com/G-CUSTOM/freedom-k52.jpg

http://homepage3.nifty.com/G-CUSTOM/freedom-k48.jpg

[kingsoloist]

OMG that is ****ing cool!!!

hey there are these picture of Strike Freedom from Gundam Seed Destiny. It's also custom made and it's pretty awesome as well
http://sapporo.cool.ne.jp/lovamato/890.JPG
http://sapporo.cool.ne.jp/lovamato/90.JPG
http://sapporo.cool.ne.jp/lovamato/11.JPG
http://sapporo.cool.ne.jp/lovamato/456.JPG


give me rep points whenever you feel like :)

[krotch]

Ugh, the new Strike Freedom is so ugly.

[RaulFlcl]

true what happened to the beams on its shoulder

[The_Marshal_AEB]

insted of beams on the shoulder you got another 2, one in the mid and one more extra gun so its 5 again

[krotch]

Course the extra gun is lost when you combine the two.

[ANIMEPRO]

Oh I have one of these Gundam Models before it took me like over 30+ something day just to put a 500 part gundam together. I am very bad at puting things together :D

[tenzil]

I have a pile of gundam models to put together, but I just haven't found the time to do them
my all time favorite one that I built was the PG 1/60 scale of the RX-78. I took my time building that one and it shows in the end result.
I went through a huge gundam building stage where it got to the point where I didn't need the instructions to build them because you just knew what pieces when where.... that's when I knew I had to take a break.
the new gundam seed kits are slowly trying to sucker me back in.

[Firestorm8880]

hmm...i wonder when they'll come out with a perfect grade destiny or freedom / strike freedom...

[krotch]

I think Freedom might make it to PG, but I highly doubt Destiny will. Maybe the Freedom will be like the GP01 and have parts to convert to Full Vernian.

GSD simply isn't a good enough series to warrant the creation of any PG for the series.

[shlj]

http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6483/dxmanual014km.png
what name is it?

[shlj]

I think Freedom might make it to PG, but I highly doubt Destiny will. Maybe the Freedom will be like the GP01 and have parts to convert to Full Vernian.

GSD simply isn't a good enough series to warrant the creation of any PG for the series.
i think s freedom 1/144 is ok

[servbot]

Somebody needs to fire Kunio and hire Junichi full time....

i think those Seed Destiny gundams are crap compared to the originals.

[alucard81]

Doubt a PG Freedom will come out. They already made the Strike for PG and they usually don't go to the later upgraded gundams late in a series with probably the only exception of Wing (maybe Z?). Theres already the RX-78, MS-06, GP01Fb. If they really going to make something get the Nu and Sazabi out. Wouldn't mind a F91 either which would probably be better for them since it doesn't have as much armaments. Of course, dream on it would defeat the purpose of their MG except the F91 which I've never seen past a 1/144. They got enough Freedom's out there anyway with the Bandai, then MG, then the one with the Meteor Unit.
the Nu and Sazabi probably wun see a bigger grade than MG cos they are both bloody big suits.... i know the MG Sazabi is already bigger than a MG RX-78 (completely dwarfs it!) putting it together is a chore too.... I have seen the Nu in HG though is impressive... is there a MG one for the Nu?

[maohayato]

the Nu and Sazabi probably wun see a bigger grade than MG cos they are both bloody big suits.... i know the MG Sazabi is already bigger than a MG RX-78 (completely dwarfs it!) putting it together is a chore too.... I have seen the Nu in HG though is impressive... is there a MG one for the Nu?

there is a MG of the rx-93 nu gundam. I know as I have 2 of them.

[Huhhh]

http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6483/dxmanual014km.png
what name is it?

-_-"" hav u tried looking at the pic??? it is the double x gundam from Gundam X. not a bad gundam, wif 2 bloody damagin satelite cannons.


the only wish i hav for bandai now is tat they will remake v dash and v2ab into HGUC, or preferably MG. :D

[z3roShiN]

haizz.. i want double x or x in MG, have a MG freedom and gouf custom... what do guyz think of the SD ones?? i got the wing zero custom and gp03 ez to build and looks great

[chriscvf]

Guys , don't make any conclusions where they wont have this or that on PG or MG, coz jpn ppl won't be stupid to avoid chances to earn more money. Think, when the 1st Gundam series came out, no one knew they would come out something like PG in these days, fans only hope there's a real model like RX-78, not knowing after yrs and yrs, PG came out and bomb, jpn gundam fans all filled w/ joy ( :) imo only heh ).

There's a reason where GSDestiny series haven't come out in MG: still too early, or they wanna make it better. Just dont give up hope :D, as last time I nvr give up hope that they'll come out a better Shining Gundam ( as they did :P , god im so happy tat time ). I'm quite surprise though when they announced they have a PG Strike coz it's kinda early, but hey, who don't want it to come out early :)

I've nvr touched model for 2 yrs I guess, but I still keep an eye on the models tat i wanna be my next target, like PG Wing Zero , damn those wings make me crazy <.<, PG GP-01, MG Freedom, and MG S Gundam O.O...very very cool. Oh btw, PG EVA-01 is also in my list :D

Owned: HG Wing Zero, 1/144 God Gundam and X gundam, MG limited Ed Zeta Gundam, MG Shining Gundam, MG GP-01 and MG EVA-01 :)

[By-Tor]

i have a lot of hg... and some older stuff like 1/144 char's counterattack
also like to collect gm variants ( i have 7 so far)

[jsd78]

Can some1 give me a suggestion?
One of my friends is going to japan and is planning to buy me a model from Gundam Seed so I was wondering what kind should i get? 1/144 or 1/100?
I'm pretty decent in putting things together but painting is antoher story

[krotch]

The MG Strike, MG Strike Rouge, and MG Freedom came out immediately. I believe the MG Strike came out before the series was even completed.

The only thing I want from GSD, if Saviour and I-Justice. I don't buy any HGs. They suck.

JSD78>>

I suggest a 1/100 MG model. They are pretty simple to slap together and no painting is required. All the pieces are colored to begin with. It'd look much better if you did, but don't need to.

Course you only have the Strike, Strike Rouge, and Freedom as MGs. You have a bigger choice in the HG arena. Also, they are a lot cheaper. I paid $35 for my Strike Rouge and another $40 for my Freedom.

If you get Strike and Freedom, you can make a Strike Freedom. : P

http://www.afkrotch.com/Strike-Freedom.JPG

[jsd78]

Whoa, that looks great. Now i really want to get either a freedom or strike.
Also does it matter if i get a HG 1/100 or 1/100?
Is there a huge difference in difficulty lvl or how it looks?
Thx for the suggestions

[ncylee]

detail wise .. i rather hv at least a MG
size wise .. anything above 1/100 scale is good

argh .. they releasing 1/48 scale Hi-Nu !! I WANT !! .. but is 650bucks US :(:(:(:(:(

[hiya123]

I never really considered that HG (High Grade) sucked at all. I myself have a 1/60 HG Freedom, price range is around $70-$75 CAN (so that'll be about 30-4ish US) of course the person who i bought it from sells the models "wholesale" price (lucky me ;) ). HG 1/60 Freedom is pretty neat in my opinion, you could open the cockpit, individual finger movement, and so on. No paint required and snap on assembly. At first when i bought the 1/60, i honestly thought that the model would look really blockly and lacking in detail, however i was wrong, it turned out quite nice.

I also have a 1/100 MG Wing Zero Custom, costed me $60CAN it's not bad, i liked how the design is but i guess i like the big detail models *thumbs up.

[nightbringer360]

Personally, I prefer the MG Strike to the MG Freedom. Despite the fact that MG Freedom was the very first model my brother built, and Strike the second, I still much like the look of Strike better than Freedom. Maybe it's because the joints seem much stiffer than the Freedom's is.

On a totally different note: Wing ver Ka and WZC MGs kick ass.

[jsd78]

Thx ncylee and krotch for your help. All I have to do is decide whether to get freedom, strike or, strike freedom :D and the cost.
Some of models i've seen cost waay too much.

[krotch]

With Strike/Strike Rouge you'll get Strike/Strike Rouge, Aile Pack, and a launching pad stand. Also a little figure of Kira/Cagalli which you'll have to paint.

Freedom you get Freedom and a stand. You can see the stand on the picture. Freedom/Strike/Strike Rouge can use that stand. Also the Freedom can use the launching pad stand.

I wish they'd come out with the other weapons for the Strike/Strike Rouge. Aile pack is my favorite, but I want the other stuff too.

Out of all my models, I'd say the RX-93 Nu Gundam is the best. It's legs have cast iron to hold down the suit, due to the weight of the funnels being high up. It sports a beam sabre in it's arm, one in it's backpack unit, shield, beam rifle, and bazooka attached on it's backpack unit. Zeta Plus A1 is right behind. I mean, it transforms. What's cooler than that? Course, it's lightweight, so it feels flimsy in MS mode.

Wish the MG GP03S came with the Dendrobium Orchis. Course if it did, the size of the Dendrobium would be massive. I mean the HG GP03S with Dendrobium Orchis is massive.

HG GP03S with Dendrobium Orchis
http://images.animetoxic.com/cover/models/107985a.jpg

Over a meter long (40 inches) from tip of cannon to tailfin. The thing would probably be like 5 ft long if it were in MG.

[Hiryu359]

I really would like Bandai to release more Master Grades for the Seed Destiny series. I'm hoping they'll make 1/100 MG of Strike Freedom, Inifinite Justice, Akatsuki (with Shiranui Pack), Justice, Providence, Legend, Destiny, and a transformable Gaia. Come on Bandai! I'm waiting for you to drain my pocket money!

[gundamjehutykai]

Well, I've been waiting an eternity for a MG V2 gundam but it's not going to happen...
Heck, I'd love to see a decent kit of the crossbone gundams too...

Tho to be honest, I think the only kit i'd really be interested in from GSD would be the Infinite justice since it's the only one that i feel is better than it's predecessor.

[X0Anime0X]

You can always buy the Fix Figuration version of Crossbone Gundam. I've seen them and they look pretty neat. MG Destiny is all I want.

[gundamjehutykai]

I know. The fix figuration of the Crossbone, Xi and Deep striker look very nice, as does the cosmic region Freedom, but at the end of the day, i'm a 1/100 guy.
I only broke my vow on the seed MS mainly cos they brought out a 1/144 meteor unit (and calamity, raider and formbidden never came out in 1/100)

[ArchWing]

The Black Freedom that was improved look awesome.. where can I get that? Is it PG?

[gundamjehutykai]

The Black Freedom that was improved look awesome.. where can I get that? Is it PG?

I think it was a custom paint job for the MG freedom kit.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

I wanted to get 2 meteors but too bad it comes with Freedom, because I have Freedom already 1/144HG,1/100,and soon 1/100MG while I have all the released 1/144HGs of the CR till now includes Infinte Justice and the Dom troopers (I have 2 I wanted 3 but it went out of stock) :D

And I think they really missed CrossBone X-3, anyway here's a pic I toke 2 month ago
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/aeb3000/showa-eblitz.jpg
(this is not everything, the MGs are missing and the new stuff isn't there :D)

You can join in for more models at http://s9.invisionfree.com/Penetrate/index.php?
some one has a 1/144 Dendrobium there ;)

[X0Anime0X]

God I've been meaning to get a display case. How much did you buy yours for?

[The_Marshal_AEB]

This is bought from IKEA about 80USD each (models not included :p)

[Saki]

This is bought from IKEA about 80USD each (models not included :p)
80USD for each?
Wow, I thought it'd be in the hundreds.
Is there lighting and/or is that lamp on top part of the set?

Thinking about replacing some of my glass-less,doorless, wooden shelves here.

[X0Anime0X]

That's a pretty neat price. Hopefully I can find the time to get to Ikea and get one.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

I was trying to make one big custom one but it costs more if its taken the same space anyway the lights are from IKEA also and its pretty cheap and I did the asimbly of the shelves or display case and the lights even the big sqare one is from there :D heheh

check out my firgures at http://www.a-eblitz.com/figures.htm

also check these new ones for this month https://bandai-hobby.net/news/index.html

[kenshinchong]

Random rants on Gundam models on general... NOt really sticking to the topic, hope you don't mind.

First off, the model are better coloured now. Even without paint, they look good. Fitting wise, still not bad. Regarding 1/100 HGs, for Justice and Freedom, their shields are too big.... Some paint got scraped off when i needed to position the arms. The proportions quite well done. It has bulk and presence. But I still like MG Freedom more as the wings are longer and the body is slimmer... Comes with a cool stand too!

Destiny gundam 1/100 just out at my local shop. The limited edition comes with red stand. Also heard that 1/100 Strike Freedom out already, and all 60+ kits that were on sale got sold in less than a week. Very good response.. haha. Anyway, I would mod the Strike Freedom's torso if i ever buy one. I sort of hate that beam... Gunota Headlines posted that a 'flash'(?) version of 1/60 Strike Freedom going to be released. Seems like the gold joints will glow, using LED I think.

Currently not interested in Seed D models... I'm planning to get 1/100 MG Strike Gundam if not a RX-78 ver.KA or MG EX-S Gundam or Sasabi.... Hard to choose. I'll get the Strike Freedom if there is an MG version.

@ chriscvf
I agree with what he says, that "ppl won't be stupid to avoid chances to earn more money." Just look at Kotobukiya. the Snow figure series initially ended with 3 characters, but now there is 1 or 2 new one. I guess it's market response.

Haha.. PG Wing Zero sure is cool. Now collecting dust in my cupboard, but I'm gonna do it sometime soon. The small feathers at the end actually bend, sort of like soft plastic with aluminium centre (like a candy.. haha). Oh yah.. PG GPO1 is the coolest PG ever. Wanna get one if i have the cash. Unfortunately, seems like Bandai gonna stop their production for a while in view of GSD.

HG 1/144 Hazel gonna be released soon!! This one is what I've been waiting for. Cheap and good stuff. I initially wanted to do a HG conversion using GMs and Rx-78, looks like now I don't have to!! How I hope there is a MG version.

[gundamjehutykai]

Currently not interested in Seed D models... I'm planning to get 1/100 MG Strike Gundam if not a RX-78 ver.KA or MG EX-S Gundam or Sasabi.... Hard to choose. I'll get the Strike Freedom if there is an MG version.

Haha.. PG Wing Zero sure is cool. Now collecting dust in my cupboard, but I'm gonna do it sometime soon. The small feathers at the end actually bend, sort of like soft plastic with aluminium centre (like a candy.. haha). Oh yah.. PG GPO1 is the coolest PG ever. Wanna get one if i have the cash. Unfortunately, seems like Bandai gonna stop their production for a while in view of GSD.

Pretty tough choice there. I have all 4 and out of them, the ones i'd find most hard to part with are the Strike gundam and EX-S. Strike just looks damn cool with it's stand and EX-S just has the presence. there's nothing really special about the ver KA, other than the insane amount of transfers for it and the sazabi is rather bland and not very posable, but makes up for it with presence (tho not as well as the EX-S)

And the PG strike is the coolest PG ever (and i have 4 out of 6. the only ones i don't have are the RX78 gundam and the zaku) Just because they completely redesigned it for the PG series. The GP01 is nice however, tho it looks better overall in the standard config. The FB is still too bulky...

[hgatedc]

if they made a PG of D-Hell Custom, i'd probably buy it...
if they made a PG of G Gundam, i'd probably steal it...

but if they made a PG of Hi-Nu, i'd take the world as hostage.... but i can bet my last underwear that these wont come out

my fiend has a PG of RX-78-2 and it looks great... add the hammer and you got someone knocking at your door

[X0Anime0X]

kenshinchong, I wouldn't advise getting Strike Freedom 1/100.. The model is just horrible. I bought one with high expectations but the way it's built.. >_<

The entire model just looks fat. The face is really wierd and the wings are held on very loosely. I bought one and I was extremely dissapointed. You can't even use the action part it gives you because you couldn't put his Rifles on his hip which are already loose as it is. Another thing is the hand part is very fragile. The material is different from the other models. It's alot softer and easier to bend.

I suggest getting the Destiny and waiting for the 1/60 Flash Edition to come out. From the preview picture, it looks really nice.. I've read somewhere that the 1/60 Flash Edition is acually a PG? Can anyone tell me if this is true?

[gundamjehutykai]

. I've read somewhere that the 1/60 Flash Edition is acually a PG? Can anyone tell me if this is true?

It's not. I think the pic I saw said something about MG proportion (whatever that means) and PG detail and quality but lets face it, at that price, not stinking likely!!!

[X0Anime0X]

>_< I knew it was too good to be true..

[kenshinchong]

kenshinchong, I wouldn't advise getting Strike Freedom 1/100.. The model is just horrible. I bought one with high expectations but the way it's built.. >_<

The entire model just looks fat. The face is really wierd and the wings are held on very loosely. I bought one and I was extremely dissapointed. You can't even use the action part it gives you because you couldn't put his Rifles on his hip which are already loose as it is. Another thing is the hand part is very fragile. The material is different from the other models. It's alot softer and easier to bend.

I suggest getting the Destiny and waiting for the 1/60 Flash Edition to come out. From the preview picture, it looks really nice.. I've read somewhere that the 1/60 Flash Edition is acually a PG? Can anyone tell me if this is true?

Thanks for the advise... But I said I was gonna get the MG Strike Gundam not the Strike Freedom... :p . Thanks anyway...

As expected of Seed D 1/100.... The proportion of some Gundams can be weird. Probably the legs and hands are too short again. I saw pictures of the S. Freedom and found that it was in a weird posture when carrying the long rifle... The head sure looks weird. Gonna wait for the MG if there is even one.

Uugg.... Soft hands are the worse.. I hate those. Hands like 1/100 HG Freedom are quite good. Those resin hands from B-CLub are even better. So smooth and slender.

Flash Edition S. Freedom:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/kenshinchong/00218.jpg

HGUC Hazel kai
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/kenshinchong/00205.jpg

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Owh some people thinking about collecting AOZ MS thats lot of money and lot of time to wait for the modelkits to be released anyway I found other AOZs in some store as 1/100 Hazel (white version), 1/100 MK-III :D
http://www.hobbyfan.com/index.php?cPath=323_21_178_403&name=Wonder+Festival&title

Anyone have a link to B-club Astray blue extra weapons accessories 1/144 ? not HLJ they are out of stock, even if its some Jap site but ships internationaly

Other accessories I need are strike bazooka 1/100 and Astray blue bazooka (cattooth) 1/100.

And a little thanks in advance a link to a comparison between MG freedom and 1/100 freedom http://211.233.38.221/dalong/mg/m72/m72_p2.htm
also MG freedom vs MG Alie Strike http://211.233.38.221/dalong/mg/m72/m72_p3.htm

[X0Anime0X]

Thanks Marshal. ^_^ Really nice reference pictures. I really wonder when they're going to start making MG of Seed Destiny.. I can't wait for a MG Destiny.. or even better, PG!!

[krotch]

Owh some people thinking about collecting AOZ MS thats lot of money and lot of time to wait for the modelkits to be released anyway I found other AOZs in some store as 1/100 Hazel (white version), 1/100 MK-III :D
http://www.hobbyfan.com/index.php?cPath=323_21_178_403&name=Wonder+Festival&title

Anyone have a link to B-club Astray blue extra weapons accessories 1/144 ? not HLJ they are out of stock, even if its some Jap site but ships internationaly

Other accessories I need are strike bazooka 1/100 and Astray blue bazooka (cattooth) 1/100.

And a little thanks in advance a link to a comparison between MG freedom and 1/100 freedom http://211.233.38.221/dalong/mg/m72/m72_p2.htm
also MG freedom vs MG Alie Strike http://211.233.38.221/dalong/mg/m72/m72_p3.htm

High grades suck! I always suggest that you dump down double the price and get the MG versions. That's if there's an MG version of the MS. Me, I never buy any HGs, be it 1/144, 1/100, or 1/60.

http://211.233.38.221/dalong/mg/m72/sp/m72_sp30.jpg

They did the same thing I did. Course, the way Freedom's wings are, you can put it onto the Strike. I have the MG Freedom and MG Strike Rouge.

[X0Anime0X]

What grade would you give the Strike Rouge? From a 1-10.

[krotch]

I'd probably place it in the 9 - 10 area. It's newer than most of the other MGs, so a lot of what they learned from the older models is incorporated into it.

It's like comparing an MG Zeta to the newer MG Zeta A1/C1s. The MG Zeta simply blows in comparison to the newer A1/C1s.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

most mobile suits are released as HGs where MGs are "Hero" mobile suits for now and wait 5 years for other MS to be released example find Juctice gundam MG released after couple of years as Zeta gundam MGs.

every collector got his/her own way, for me I buy packages of 10-25 items where all of them the same scale I dont like my collection to be ruined by something bigger than the other.

if you want the HG1/144 looks cool do lot of practice.
pic of my latest 1/144 HG
sword impulse
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/aeb3000/SwordImpulsecompleted.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/aeb3000/SwordImpulsefront.jpg

force impulse
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/aeb3000/ForceImpulsecompleted.jpg

[kenshinchong]

Thanks for the comparison pics Marshall.. great stuff.

Sure, the HG 1/100 Freedom has lousier articulation, but I like its head ^^
About the MG Freedom, the wings definitely look better. I heard the mechanism to hold the wings apart is quite good, although I can't make out what it looks like from pictures. Got to touch it ^^

Regarding what I said earlier, that the MG Freedom's shield is smaller then HG 1/100... Its probably my imagination... Pics show that I'm wrong. I saw that the MG shield leaves the shoulders further, so I thought it was smaller..

I think that 1/100 Tr-1 Hazel is a resin kit... saw it since early this year, but never wanted to buy it, since I suck with resin. Never touched resin before.

Haha, something else on Hobbyfan caught my eye.. GPO1 conversion kit. But its resin also!

@ Marshall

Just wondering... Have you seriously considered buying an airbrush set and painting your models? Well, I got to admit people have different preferences.... so tell us about yours...

[krotch]

I feel they release the MS as MG whenever they feel like they'll sell. "ZOMG, everyone's complaing that the MG Freedom and MG Strike/Rouge are alone. Well, let's put out a Providence and Justice. Maybe a Ginn or two."

They just simply dump their money into what they feels will sell well. No point in having a team design and another team create molds for a bunch of different suits. They probably stop production on one suit and push out a new one after that.

Regardless of how much work you put into an HG, it's not an MG. It's not going to have the flexibility or poseability of an MG.

http://www.afkrotch.com/mg%20wings%2001.JPG
http://www.afkrotch.com/mg%20wings%2002.JPG
http://www.afkrotch.com/CE%20MGs.JPG
http://www.afkrotch.com/UC%20MGs.JPG

If you want something cooler, take the work you put into a crappy HG and put that into a MG. Nothing you do will make that HG as cool as an MG. Nothing you do will make that MG as cool as a PG.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Am thinking about getting a Super fine TAMIYA Airbruch HG and a compressor after a month I think, I have already knew the techniques of using it and I have a friend using it so I'll have no problums, I currently use diffrent sizes of Tamiya bruchs and colours (flat ones and semi-gloss ones).

About MGs I have some built UC ones now and am still working on some other MGs UC, while I don't want to work on the CE till they release a big number of diffrent models (MGs)

SEIG ZEON

Anyway here's my latest GoldFrame limited1/100(Black) and I'll recieve a blitz soon to replace arms
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/aeb3000/GoldFrameBLACKcompleted.jpg

And this is another Goldframe (I have 2 :D)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/aeb3000/AEASTRAYGOLD.jpg
its review at Penetrate http://s9.invisionfree.com/Penetrate/index.php?showtopic=166&view=getlastpost

Heres a pix of the items I was asking about
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/aeb3000/AstrayFulllllllwepsa-eblitz.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/aeb3000/dualGa-eblitz.jpg

[X0Anime0X]

How much did you buy your Gold Frame for? I saw a shop that sold it for $50 and I'm not sure if that's a good price or not..

[The_Marshal_AEB]

I didnt buy both from same store or same time but this is my latest one and I bought it for 26$ (shipping cost and other stuff not included) and I bought the one before it for something like 20-30 $ so I think shipping cost for one item only as one is like 20$ so 50$ depends if you have lot of money or not but I believe that its a limited item and running out some stores selling for 20 to 30 and some for 40 and I saw one in Hawai selling for 80 which is sooo much

[X0Anime0X]

Oh.. man, I better go and get that Gold Frame I saw before some other guy gets it.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Anywhere to get the new Extra finish MGs ? ( I mean Impulse and Freedom only )

[krotch]

Impulse doesn't come in MG and probably won't.

[X0Anime0X]

Anywhere to get the new Extra finish MGs ? ( I mean Impulse and Freedom only )

Hobbylink Japan sells them. Not sure why I can't find the Impulse Extra finish there.. but yea.. www.hlj.com has Freedom EF.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Impulse doesn't come in MG and probably won't.
IT WILL the store that I deal with has it as a "pre-order" both to be shipped on the end of this month (Sept) plus check the impulse vs freedom at http://www.geocities.jp/bachaos50/index.html

And I was asking because I want to get a better price, the ones I found are 8000yen for freedom and 6000yen for impulse

[krotch]

http://www.geocities.jp/bachaos50/plar2005/plar200503.jpg

If that's what you are talking about, that's a high grade. Notice how it doesn't have the gold MG logo on the box. Every MG model will have that logo.

Then in the upper righthand corner, they have the 1/100 logo. That specific logo only is found on HG models.

I went through all the links also and didn't find any MG Impulses either. So, I still stick with my statement of "Impulse doesn't come in MG and probably won't."

Also, those prices really really really suck. I'd just get a regular MG Freedom and paint it to look "extra finish."

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Maybe I just want to show off with the box later :p looool but sure it seems to be a 1/100 but extra finish too I just notice that even on the "pre-order" its 1/100scale extra finish impulse

[X0Anime0X]

Is there any difference in the design of the 2 models or are they just repainted versions with a kick ass box cover?

[gundamjehutykai]

they're just made to look nice and shiny. that's all. Personally, i prefer the old finish...

[The_Marshal_AEB]

I don't think thats "thats all" because the boxes are bigger and "extra finish" means you souldn't paint anything so thats means you'll have extra runners (more plastic parts) molded with correct colours to avoid any paint work except panel filling :p

[X0Anime0X]

=\ I guess I'll wait for someone to buy it and give a review. BTW, does anyone know where I can buy 1/100 Impulse decals?

[The_Marshal_AEB]

No prob man I'll leave a review :p

But I cant buy them till they release Meer Campbell DX figure (6) so Ill buy them togther along with LEGEND and some other HGs

[X0Anime0X]

=\ Well when you get them, post review =) I'll be getting the HCM Pro of Destiny and Strike Freedom.

[krotch]

http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/ProductOne.aspx?pno=17296

I can't wait. My Zeta sucks. HOpefully the v2 fixes the instability issues of the first.

[gundamjehutykai]

I don't think thats "thats all" because the boxes are bigger and "extra finish" means you souldn't paint anything so thats means you'll have extra runners (more plastic parts) molded with correct colours to avoid any paint work except panel filling :p

except that the MG freedom is pretty much moulded in the correct colours in the first place... It's probably a different matter for the HG impulse but i doubt it...

and i am looking forward to seening the zeta ver 2, even though there is a possibility that they won't actually change it at all, just give it more parts like the RX-78. then again, I have a perfect grade zeta...

[krotch]

How's the PG Zeta? Please tell me a whole lot better than the MG. I was looking into it myself, but ended up looking closer at the Strike Rouge with Skygrasper and Aile Pack. I don't know why, but I prefer the Strike Rouge's colors. Maybe cause it's different from the standard blue, red, yellow, and white of the regular Gundams.

[X0Anime0X]

Or because Pink is such a manly color.. xD

I went ahead and bought Freedom CR and HCM Pro of Impulse and the Seed Zaku. I'll try to get a Digital Camera and post some pictures here. Also, I need more testamonials for the sites that you buy Gundams from. The list is really short so far.

[krotch]

www.ebay.com

Well...I only bought 1 model on ebay. Everything else I buy from actual stores.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

"The MG Zeta v2.0 is much like PG" I read that somewhere

[The_Marshal_AEB]

The day Lacsu suppose to be assassinated "arewa masaka Freeedom !!!!!!" ZAFT Special tasks troops, that what they said before beeing defeated...

And now the ExtraFinish MG Freedom is here http://211.233.38.221/dalong/mg/me1/me1_i.htm

[X0Anime0X]

Thanks for the link! From the looks of it.. I don't see much of a difference in the design. I guess I'll just wait for him to post pics of the finished model.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

:S Ya man its suppose to be the same design :D that why I'll sell my unopened MG Freedom and get this insted

[gundamjehutykai]

"The MG Zeta v2.0 is much like PG" I read that somewhere

So basically, It's Identical but with little plastic pegs all over the place to hold the parts together in either mode?

And I still prefer the normal look over the extra finish. The box looks cool tho...

[Squalll]

i search for flcl models but i cant find any

[The_Marshal_AEB]

FLCL Gundam ? or is it because in the 1st eps that old man mentioned Gundams in the comic scene :p so its a Gundam releated :p
I think you better create a new subject for it, but you can find FLCL action figures not models as the comp head guy and the kid and his pink head scooter freak...

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Anyway here's my latest GoldFrame limited1/100(Black) and I'll recieve a blitz soon to replace arms

Bad news everyone, my AMATU project is held after I received my putty because I didn't receive the 1/100 Blitz yet, why ?
the ebayer Darren Wong "dogstar2005" stole everyones money check out his feed back
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...e=STRK:MEWN:SID
where he didn't send me 4 MGs and 5 GSD HGs.
I think that I'll pay the same amount at some other web to get my Blitz and other Gundams I orderd before.

[krotch]

Maybe I should get into the ebay biz and sell models. Maybe I can make some bank.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

sorry about the link http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=dogstar2005 << fixed one

are you for real man ?

[X0Anime0X]

http://www.geocities.jp/polo6njp/gallery/STRIKEFREEDOMGUNDAM.html

Anyone know where to get the decals used in that model?

[The_Marshal_AEB]

http://www.geocities.jp/polo6njp/gallery/STRIKEFREEDOMGUNDAM.html

Anyone know where to get the decals used in that model?


Maybe its custom ... printed

[X0Anime0X]

Hmm.. that sucks.. Do you know if it was modded in any way? Or was it just straight out of the box Air Brushed and decaled?

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Hmm.. that sucks.. Do you know if it was modded in any way? Or was it just straight out of the box Air Brushed and decaled?

This is a HG1/144 with more details created by the modeler, airbrushed or cans maybe used, and decales are custom printed.

How ? buy a clear sheet sold just for that purpose some comes in B5 size I think and use some softwares to creat youre logo or whatever you want then some printers can be used to finish the last step.

[X0Anime0X]

Where can I buy that clear sheet?

[Abicion]

This is beam spam. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/abicion/000_0556.jpg)

[QKnight]

Erm..this might be a noob question, I want to buy an air compressor for painting Gundams and figures, so which brand do u guys recommend? And also how much/many (whatever) psi does it require for beginner painting?

[The_Marshal_AEB]

TAMIYA SPRAY-WORKS HG superfine airbrush seprated no compressor included for 100-130 $ while compressor is like 150-200 $ but you can get the basic compressor-airbrush set for 140$ maybe I cant remember the price anyway I dont have idea about other companies.
Where to buy the clear sheets ?! mmmm I found more than one from a loong time ago but the only one I have now is this http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.asp?Bno=&Typ1_c=107&Typ2_c=120&Typ3_c=381&SPage=1&SC=1&SN=Search+result+Search+for+%3A+clear+decal+sheet&It_c=10019742&andor=0&scope=0&scope2=0&thumb=1&sortID=1&urikire=1&sort_sort=0&ItKey=clear%20decal%20sheet&app_url=KeyReference_right_e.asp

special offer only for people in Jed KSA or Alx EGY my MSiA gundams at http://a-eblitz.com/images/st&act/Destiny2.jpg are for sell.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

I think this >> http://g-trance.hobby-web.net/gallery.F.I.G.html will drive XOAnimeOX crazy :p

a MG Impulse Gundam...
...custom of course

[X0Anime0X]

:eek: That MG is so beautiful.... I really hope that in the near future, I can also do some custom Gundam project like that.. *Goes crazy* Then again.. I've never attempted to even try that so who knows, maybe I can :D

For the site selling the decals, has anyone here bought from them before?

[krotch]

So when is the MG suppose to come out? I haven't been able to find it.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Nah I dont think a MG Impulse will be released soon, but that is custom made as getting a strike and builing the impulse on it something like that and replacing lot of parts and using lot of putty and sanding of course :S about that site "1999.co.jp" which has the decales I didn't buy but am planning to, some people from hobby forums bought from it but they say the only disadvantage there is the repond ... personaly I buy from amenbo and I have the same responce prob but its kind of Okay as 2-3days to respond :s.
I want to try HLJ or 1999 soon but am still using my favorite amenbo who doesnt do restock alot :p

[krotch]

I just go to Akiba and find a store.

: P

[kenshinchong]

http://www.geocities.jp/polo6njp/gallery/STRIKEFREEDOMGUNDAM.html

Anyone know where to get the decals used in that model?

I doubt it's custom printed. I saw it somewhere.... That AA archangel sticker looks familar... Joo. found it:

Right Picture, right shoulder
http://211.233.38.221/dalong/mg/m65/m65_n08.jpg

About the other small detail decals... I think they come from other kits... Just not sure which one. Its not a kitbash, but a 'decal-bash'. lol

Screw that custom MG Impulse.. :D :p , His MG Justice rulez http://g-trance.hobby-web.net/gallery.JG.html

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Ya some decales can be found in the box and some others and bigger sheets are sold at some stores
and you can find that AA decale on this InfJustice
http://www.geocities.jp/kxm3002/INFIJUSTICE.htm

[X0Anime0X]

Yes! Looks like I can replicate that SF because the only bashing he did was on the feet and the knees and they look pretty simple. =D

[Hiryu359]

Got a question. Is that 1/100 MG Justice the official Bandai one or is it a custom kit bash? I've been waiting forever for a MG Justice!

http://g-trance.hobby-web.net/gallery.JG.html

[kenshinchong]

Got a question. Is that 1/100 MG Justice the official Bandai one or is it a custom kit bash? I've been waiting forever for a MG Justice!

http://g-trance.hobby-web.net/gallery.JG.html

That's an MG modification.. I think he used the original MG Freedom's frame and convert it to fit the non-scale 1/100 Justice... Bandai probably couldn't make something as nice as this... The proportions are very nice :p :D

[Hiryu359]

Then where did he get the materials to make the flyer backpack? I like the extra sliding knee-cap joints. If only Bandai could make a MG like this instead of all those Zakus and Goufs and focus more on the ones fans actually like... sigh.

[krotch]

Probably bondo, resin, or something to make the backpack unit larger. If you look, quite a bit of the suit is stolen from the MG Freedom. For example, the arms or legs. He probably did just take the whole frame of the MG Freedom. The shield of course, can simple be repainted and viola. Justice shield. Same with the gun. It also looks like it's got the ass armor from the MG Freedom. The MG Freedom's legs also does the sliding kneecaps thing.

There's no need to make things extremely difficult in modding. I mean the MG Impulse he made also uses quite a bit of the MG Freedom parts. Like the upper portions of it's legs and arms.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

Got a question. Is that 1/100 MG Justice the official Bandai one or is it a custom kit bash? I've been waiting forever for a MG Justice!

http://g-trance.hobby-web.net/gallery.JG.html

No its not released, that is a custom made ;) using some parts of freedom MG and lot of putty epoxy :D

and dont worry, am waiting with you man

[kenshinchong]

Then where did he get the materials to make the flyer backpack? I like the extra sliding knee-cap joints. If only Bandai could make a MG like this instead of all those Zakus and Goufs and focus more on the ones fans actually like... sigh.

Looks like you missed out this page

http://g-trance.hobby-web.net/working.JG.html

It shows the modifications he made before painting.
For the white part... I guess it's just pla-plate (http://tamiya.com/english/kousaku/k_item/k_mini4.htm) or mori-mori, a kind of epoxy. As for the yellow parts, I think it's tamiya epoxy (http://www.tamiya.com/english/news/event/figures33/making.htm) . Of course, there's so many modelling products in Japan that its hard to identify them.

[X0Anime0X]

What's the difference in the 2 expoxy? Don't they both just work the same?

[imako1986]

What's the difference in the 2 expoxy? Don't they both just work the same?
The white part is pla plate and not epoxy, donot mix up.
Plaplate is simply just a sheet of plastic cardboard which tamiya call it PLA PLATE. It usually come as a sheet A 4 size. There are different thickness from 0.3 mm to 0.5 up to 2mm thick. How to use: cut and super glue it to the actual piece of gundam you bought.
Epoxy putty : come as two separate sheets which are hardener and resin like plastic. When u use, u take the same amount from each sheet and mix them well, put the mixture to the gundam make the shape u want. Note, the resin will be harden after a while ( like 20mins ) but uhave to wait for at least 1 day so let it fully dry. Use sand paper or carving tool to make the shap u desired. Important: if u dun mix the two sheets well, the resin may NEVER hard enough and u need to redo the whole thing again.
There are several type of epoxy putty which are not made by Tamiya. Personally, i hardly use Tamiya due to the high cost. Just get commercial epoxy putty, same property, the different might be the time taken to dry and some slight changes but the cost is definitely much lower.

[X0Anime0X]

Ah, I will definantely buy expoxy. So much holes and seam lines I gotta cover up..

[imako1986]

Actually for seam line and holes, it is better to use cement and super glue + accelerator you can strait away do sanding after super glue 2 pieces instead of waiting for a day just to let putty dry. Usually epoxy putty is reserved for filling Huge holes and making custom parts. Well, that is how i do, other ppl may have better methods though

[X0Anime0X]

What's accelerator? Judging by its name, it makes something go quicker but like.. how do I put it on or whatever?

[kenshinchong]

What's accelerator? Judging by its name, it makes something go quicker but like.. how do I put it on or whatever?

Accelerator is something you use to speed up the super glue curing time. Super glue, also known as cyanoacrylate or CA glue, usually "fogs" or "frosts" after curing and leaves a white and hard residue. Immediately spraying some accelerator over the area where CA is applied prevents "frosting".

For small seam lines i use putty. Can be hard to apply sometimes. CA + accelerator combi is quite good too, since CA is very hard when it cures. But since I can't get cheap accelerators at my area, I stick to using putty.

Using epoxy to fill narrow seam lines is a real hassel. Epoxy is not as soft as putty and can't seap in between narrow lines. Also, epoxy can be hard to sand after it cures. Unless you sand it before it cures completely, if not you will waste a lot of time.

[Hiryu359]

I was just at my local shop and the storekeeper mentioned of the official Bandai 1/100 MG Justice should be arrive this December. Is this true? Can anyone confirm this?

[imako1986]

I dun think that is true. I went to bandai official website, didnot see any news ant Justice

[X0Anime0X]

If it was announced, HLJ would have put it up for preorder like what they did with the Cosmic Region Destiny Gundam comming in Mar.

[Hiryu359]

Oh well, I guess I'll just wait for December to come and see. At least I know I'll be getting my 1/60 Strike Freedom Flash Edition. Hooyah!

[icie]

I am just hoping there is a 1/100 Akatsuki.

[Hiryu359]

A 1/100 MG Akatsuki would be sweet! Question is which is better, the sky-flyer pack or the Shiranui Dragoon pack? Btw, I was wondering if that flash edition of 1/60 Strike Freedom requires painting and cement? So far, Hobby Link Japan suggests that you need paint and cement which is kind of odd to me, considering most of their gundam model kits are snap-tite and have the proper coloured plastice molds on the larger kits. But then again, I've never ordered a 1/60 scale before, which is why I'm asking.

[nightbringer360]

MG Akatsuki won't happen very easily.

Bandai have a lot of other MS that they should give the MG treatment to first. Like the Double X or the Turn A. Barring that, a new CE MG might be Impulse or Justice.

Heavens above we get an MG The O to coincide with the release of the third Zeta movie.

[icie]

I was thinking at least a HG

But I got an inkling it's gonna be a 1/144 for Akatsuki only, cuz Bandai are sometimes bastards in that way.

[The_Marshal_AEB]

I found a HG1/144 and a MG1/100 Akatsuki somewhere :D they were ok (both scratch built)
And finaly Dalong uploaded the Extrafinish Freedom pictures at http://211.233.38.221/dalong/mg/me1/me1_p.htm

Am waiting for mine now :D and I have the chrome silver color ready for the parts which will be damaged from the runner ;)

[X0Anime0X]

Anyone know a site where they sell Hobby Japan, issue #10? The one with Destiny Impulse on the cover.