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Your Friend, Toshi

Like Dad always said, don't assume or presume.

I think you'll find yourself more than welcome here.

I was introduced to this genre a couple years back visiting my stepson's family in Orange County. One of the young adult brothers-in-law builds them. It was intriguing to me seeing a young person (meaning under 40 to me), sitting on the floor putting a model together whilst watching TV with the family.

I've kicked around trying one myself as I'm away from my bench for a while and it might be an option.

It takes all types to make the world go round and keep it interesting .

satoshisangel

I don't usually join forums and I am certain that I will not be welcomed because of my chosen model media but I'm here for like one thing so I am just throwing feelers out there.

Nonsense, variety is good. Bring it on!

Hi , Satoshisangel :

 Well what took you so long ? I am trying to find the right subject to get Gundam close to MaschinenKreiger . So don't worry , we are interested, I like the small units that look like Fatter Robots with the heads missing .You know, the driver sits in the Chest Cavity ! .

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you with us.

Hope we can be helpful to you. Be sure to post photos of your work.

Jim  

BTW Satoshisangel, what do you like building?  How did you get into anime modeling?  Tell us your story please!

the Baron

 

Hey, Bish, it's a Japanese portmanteau word (now there's a throwback to grammar school English class!) of the words, "Gundam plastic model".  I think the Japanese create a lot of words that way, by the way.

 

Sekuhara = Sexual Harassment  

But sometimes they don't.  For example, CA glue is "shunkan setchakku zai" = instant adhesive, not Suupa Gloo.   And sometimes they ride the fence.  Baseball can be "Ba-su Bo-ru" or "Yakyu".  I am wondering if they loved the game so much that they gave it a proper Japanese word.  As my Japanese uncle who umpires in minor league is fond of saying, "STO-RAIKKU!!!"  Football is still "Foot-O Bo-ru"and soccer is "Sakka".

Whatever it is,welcome aboard,hope we can be helpful

satoshisangel

So... Um. I don't usually join forums and I am certain that I will not be welcomed because of my chosen model media but I'm here for like one thing so I am just throwing feelers out there.

I am a... Gunpla Modeler and all that entails. So Bandai, Kotobukiya and the like.

There are probably better places for this media but I saw on a google search a discussion that was pertinent to my current project.

Welcome to the forum, satoshisangel!  As the others have said, all genres are welcome here, and you'll probaby find some other Gundam builders here, too.  I think more modelers here in the West are taking them up.  I build Maschinen Krieger kits myself, besides historical models, and toy soldiers.

I look forward to seeing your builds!

Best regards,

Brad

Bish

...I have no idea what Gunpla is...

Hey, Bish, it's a Japanese portmanteau word (now there's a throwback to grammar school English class!) of the words, "Gundam plastic model".  I think the Japanese create a lot of words that way, by the way.

No shame, jump into the forum pool!  There are Gunpla fans here, myself included.  Ask questions, talk story, post pictures - we like pictures!

Got you now, i know what Gundam is.

Welcome!

Are you kidding???? Gundam is wonderful stuff.

You are right, it's not exactly the main topic here. But lots of discussion about techniques of model building, painting and photography of everything. Well, just about everything-there are rules.

Good to have you here Satoshiangel.

Seriously?? Gunpla Modeler, heck yeah! We have Gunpla, Gundam and Mecha modelers. You'll fit in just fine. 

Once you get settled in, I may have some questions for you about the Kotobukiya Armored Core kits. If you have knowledge of these kits.

And welcome to the forums!  

Welcome aboard. I have no idea what Gunpla is, but we have modeleres building all types of subjects here, so i am sure you will find some one who shares your interets.

Welcome to the Forums!