Author Topic: I made my first models (Read 1313 times)

Bebpo · « **on:** December 19, 2008, 09:35:32 PM »

Damn this is hard. I have a lot of respect now for people who make good models. My hands feel like they have been shredded to pieces. I must have dropped pieces two dozen times since they are so small and trying to put on stickers on a 1/144th scale gundam is near impossible with your fingers.

...and I still need to paint them >_< At least they gave stickers for the Turn A so unpainted it looks alright. But Turn X HAS NO EYES right now

Was fun. Took about 2-3 hours each, but I'm starting to get the hang of this and it's cool having mechs on my monitor. Yay!

Himu · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:37:24 PM »

omfg Turn-A

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:41:04 PM »

I really want the Master Grade Turn A Gundam.

I still need to finish the 2nd wing on my Perfect Grade Zeta Gundam... there is this little spring mechanism inside of it that is a bugger to put in there just right...

Next up is the gold plated Master Grade Hyaku Shiki.

Himu · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:42:22 PM »

I've never ever made a model but I respect those who do.

Bebpo · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:46:44 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on December 19, 2008, 09:42:22 PM

I've never ever made a model but I respect those who do.

They're super cheap if you want to try. They're just arghghg, my hands.

The Turn A model was only $4!

Himu · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:48:36 PM »

Turn A Turrrrnnnnnn

Turn A Turrrrnnnnnnnnn

Turn A Turrrrrrrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

cool breeze · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:50:34 PM »

I'm planning on getting back into building models. The models from Gundam Unicorn look really great even though I haven't actually read any of it.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:51:02 PM »

"Dammit Mantra, finish me!! It's been five years now!"

Himu · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:52:51 PM »

holy fuck

Bebpo · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:07:11 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on December 19, 2008, 09:51:02 PM

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"Dammit Mantra, finish me!! It's been five years now!"

That looks so good!!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2008, 02:03:35 PM »

Bebpo, here are some suggestions:

1. Use a razor blade to get rid of those plastic nubs on the sides of some of the pieces. I'd also suggest picking up a small cutting blocks to work on.
2. Use some sand paper to get the rest of the plastic nubs gone.
3. I have some fine-tipped Sakura pens that I use to do my paneling, it really goes a long way to make the models look even better.
4. Once you're comfortable with the 1/144 models, get yourself a Master Grade (1/100) kit. They don't require painting, and look incredible.

Bebpo · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2008, 02:33:06 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on December 20, 2008, 02:03:35 PM

Bebpo, here are some suggestions:

1. Use a razor blade to get rid of those plastic nubs on the sides of some of the pieces. I'd also suggest picking up a small cutting blocks to work on.
2. Use some sand paper to get the rest of the plastic nubs gone.
3. I have some fine-tipped Sakura pens that I use to do my paneling, it really goes a long way to make the models look even better.
4. Once you're comfortable with the 1/144 models, get yourself a Master Grade (1/100) kit. They don't require painting, and look incredible.

Yeah, I have a Master Grade Freedom that I've never built from like 2005. Will build that next

I'm actually looking forward to the bigger model because bigger pieces will be a godsend.

So it's better to use a fine tipped pen than paint?

I wish there was a Master Grade 7-blade Exia. It's about the only mech in OO I really like.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2008, 02:39:47 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on December 20, 2008, 02:33:06 PM

Quote from: distantmantra on December 20, 2008, 02:03:35 PM
Bebpo, here are some suggestions:

1. Use a razor blade to get rid of those plastic nubs on the sides of some of the pieces. I'd also suggest picking up a small cutting blocks to work on.
2. Use some sand paper to get the rest of the plastic nubs gone.
3. I have some fine-tipped Sakura pens that I use to do my paneling, it really goes a long way to make the models look even better.
4. Once you're comfortable with the 1/144 models, get yourself a Master Grade (1/100) kit. They don't require painting, and look incredible.

Yeah, I have a Master Grade Freedom that I've never built from like 2005. Will build that next I'm actually looking forward to the bigger model because bigger pieces will be a godsend.

So it's better to use a fine tipped pen than paint?

I wish there was a Master Grade 7-blade Exia. It's about the only mech in OO I really like.

Black fine tipped pens are not meant to be a replacement for paint. They only do panel lines. The nice thing about Master and Perfect Grade models is that they do not need to be painted to look good. High Grade and lower models need painting to look good, which is why they're so cheap to buy. My Perfect Grade Zeta has not been painted, but I've done paneling on it so it looks good enough for me.

I've also done Master Grade RX-79G and A-1 Zeta Plus models, along with a 1/100 Freedom Gundam model. They're still in a box in our basement from when we moved into our house.

Bebpo · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2008, 08:54:42 PM »

Sorry, what's paneling?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2008, 08:57:14 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on December 20, 2008, 08:54:42 PM

Sorry, what's paneling?

Do you see the black lines around certain parts of the Zeta, like the face? That's paneling.

Typically how I do paneling is take the black pen, and scribble around seperations in pieces. Then, with rubber gloves on my hands, I rub all the excess away, leaving only a nice clean black line.

ananus · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2008, 09:28:18 PM »

i was thinking of buying this:

it's pretty expensive for what it does though (ie nothing), so i'm still unsure.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2008, 11:56:41 AM »

This thread should have been about Warhammer.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:20:07 PM »

Quote from: mojovonio on December 22, 2008, 06:13:04 PM

ITT: Lonely, lonely folks.

My wife is on the couch with me, being cute.

Suck it.

Bocsius · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:22:52 PM »

I've heard they sell toys already preassembled and with enough bulk that they won't crumble if you sneeze near them.

Ganhyun · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:30:21 PM »

drozmight · « **Reply #20 on:** December 22, 2008, 11:03:10 PM »

What the shits is that

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #21 on:** December 22, 2008, 11:04:46 PM »

Creepy Real Doll.

radioheadrule83 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2008, 12:35:55 AM »

At first I thought this was going to be 3d modelling, and I was initially disappointed you hadn't built a phallus, but once that feeling subsided - I was impressed

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Author Topic: I made my first models (Read 1313 times)