Into Gundam models?

Mindless

Member since
December 2005

Into Gundam models?

Posted by Mindless on Sunday, December 18, 2005 3:43 PM

Don't know if this is the right section to post in, but I believe Gundams fall into the Sci-Fi category.

Since I'm new here (just registered), I figured I would ask how many here on the boards are into Gundam models?

I got into it recently because I've had a great passion for models in the past (anything from aircraft to motorcycles), and because I've always been into mecha (robot) cartoons/animes.

So, how many are there? Smile [:)]

Here's the second Gundam model I've built. The first one was more of an experiment to test out how it is to airbrush, so I'm not going to show it (it looks terrible!).

http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/3556/pc1862343xp.jpg

Comments and critique on my work is also very welcome. But do take in mind that this is my second airbrush work and my second model in years.

The Aluminium color is from Alclad. The black and yellow are Insignia Yellow and Semi-gloss Black from Modelmaster.

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Sunday, December 18, 2005 3:51 PM

Oh I am in to alot of them build them all the time, check my photobucket out. Nice looking model by the way what is the name of it? Check out the group build fourm there is a Gundam group build going on right now.

David

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Mindless

Member since
December 2005

Posted by Mindless on Sunday, December 18, 2005 3:55 PM

Oh, forgot.

It's a Master Grade 1/100 Nu Gundam.

EDIT: Checked into the GB thread and signed myself up. Smile [:)]

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overkillphil

Member since
October 2004
From: Northern Indiana

Posted by overkillphil on Sunday, December 18, 2005 8:55 PM

I built one earlier this year and enjoyed it quite a bit. I'll probably pick another one up one of these days, when I run across one.

my favorite headache/current project: 1/48 Panda F-35

"I love the fact that dumb people don't know who they are. I hope I'm not one of them" -Scott Adams

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kylwell

Member since
May 2003
From: United States

Posted by kylwell on Sunday, December 18, 2005 10:23 PM

Nice work on the Nu Gundam. One of my favorites.

I've built a lot, this is my most recent.

http://www.starshipmodeler.com/contest/kit_08.htm

Think I might have goen a wee bit heavy on the weathering.

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, December 18, 2005 10:35 PM

Nice work all.

kylwell, I'm not a big Gundam fan but that Zaku of yours is flat out sweet! Nice work.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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kylwell

Member since
May 2003
From: United States

Posted by kylwell on Sunday, December 18, 2005 11:02 PM

Thanks Woody. Nice OOB build eh?

Weeks of grinding, sanding, polishing and then off to paint. Gotten to love weathering, dents, dings, rust. So much fun. Too bad I canna do a Refit this way.

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Mindless

Member since
December 2005

Posted by Mindless on Sunday, December 18, 2005 11:49 PM

Thanks for the comment.

But I got to say, that Zaku looks sweet. Great work.

The next one coming up for me is this one:

http://www.hlj.com/product/ban938609

It's going to be a huge model when finished. I'm not very good at turning centimeters into inches and feet, but I believe that thing will stand about 1'7" when finished. Very big (for a gundam model).

Expect to see a thread with regular updates with pictures and stuff when I get it and start working on it. I'm not really going to modify it that much, just give it a different paintjob.

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kylwell

Member since
May 2003
From: United States

Posted by kylwell on Monday, December 19, 2005 12:05 AM

23.6220472 inches wide.

Still doesn't beat the HGUC Dendrobium for shear hugeness.

As a BTB, Google offers conversions. Just type in what size to what units.

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Mindless

Member since
December 2005

Posted by Mindless on Monday, December 19, 2005 12:08 AM

Haha, yeah, that thing is a beast in the anime, so it would make sense if it was as a model too. Wink [;)]

And thanks for the tip. Smile [:)]

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MartianGundamModeler

Member since
November 2003
From: Tennessee

Posted by MartianGundamModeler on Monday, December 19, 2005 12:10 PM

I am a Gundam builder as well, I think my name and pic gives me away!LOL I should be getting a card reader for my digital camera today, and then I can start posting pics. I tried with the web cam about a year ago and that sucked. Great build and welcome!! I had finals so I didn't get into the Gundam build plus I have a Sci fi con vention coming up that i building something else for.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c191/MartianGundamModeler/MGM4Powerup.jpg

"Some men look at things the way they are and ask ' Why?'. I dream of things that never were and ask "Why not?".--Robert Kennedy taken from George Bernard Shaw's "Back To Methuselah" (Thanks to TomZ2) http://martiangundammodels.50megs.com/index.html

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 11:36 AM

I love the kits, but have never seen a single episode of the show!

Pretty much though I will build whatever strikes my fancy when it comes to mechs. The old-school Robotech kits by Ceji, Patlabor by Ban Dai, the Polar Lights robots (Robbie and Lost in Space), the Honda PIII by Wave, are all a lot of fun....but there is just something about the quality and fit of the Ban Dai kits...

I actually posted a thread on here with my only complaint about them....the stickers....

....sigh...what can you do...

Anyway, here's a couple of pics of my current Gundam project...it has taken a side seat for the past two weeks cause I gotta finish a jet for a gift, but here it is:

[ http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d72/cferrero/100-0009_IMG.jpg ]

[ http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d72/cferrero/100-0015_IMG.jpg ]

Yours looks awesome by the way!

-Carlos

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 12:27 PM

Mindless:

ur gundam looks really great, very sharp paintjob !

my little bro' & i started building gundam models this year, there r some pix

in the Gundam GB thread, but here's a pic of the one i'm working on now

4 that build :

mobile suit GuAIZ (ZGMF-600) Bandai 1/144 kit

frosty

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Mindless

Member since
December 2005

Posted by Mindless on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:30 PM

cferrero: So far so good (actually very good). Be sure to post some pictures once you finish it. Smile [:)]

Which model is it? Looked a bit like the legs from Strike, but I'm not sure...?

frostygirl: Yeah, I saw it a page or two pack in the Gundam GB thread. I really liked the color of it. Keep it up. Approve [^]

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archangel571

Member since
June 2005
From: NJ 07073

Posted by archangel571 on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 3:05 AM

cferrero wrote:

Anyway, here's a couple of pics of my current Gundam project...it has taken a side seat for the past two weeks cause I gotta finish a jet for a gift, but here it is:

[ http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d72/cferrero/100-0009_IMG.jpg ]

[ http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d72/cferrero/100-0015_IMG.jpg ]

Dig the beer bottle dude. LOL. Is that why that paint rack looks slanted to me...

-=Ryan=- Too many kits... so little free time. MadDocWorks

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:16 AM

Hehehe...well that night I was knocking back a few...

But its there for size comparison too.

The paint rack is an old antique drawer that I got at a garage sale for like two bucks, it leans up against the wall...probly should fasten it....

-Carlos

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Mindless

Member since
December 2005

Posted by Mindless on Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:20 AM

*accidentally crashes knee into table* *paint rack starts tipping over*

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" *BOOM*

Tongue [:P]

No, seriously though. I got a slight update on how my shipment is coming along. It went through the customs today (or yesterday) and should be at my local post office by now, so I will probably have a little note in the mail tomorrow saying "You can now pick up the package at your local Post Office".

Can't wait. Smile [:)]

I'll be sure to post some pictures if I can get a hold of a digital camera.

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A Mejias

Member since
September 2004
From: NJ

Posted by A Mejias on Saturday, December 24, 2005 6:03 PM

Dude! NICE! Thumbs Up [tup]

Here is the link to the Gundam Group Build http://www.finescale.com/FSM/CS/forums/530198/ShowPost.aspx
I'd love to see you join and what else you can do with Gundam.

kylwell wrote:
Nice work on the Nu Gundam. One of my favorites. I've built a lot, this is my most recent. http://www.starshipmodeler.com/contest/kit_08.htm Think I might have goen a wee bit heavy on the weathering.

/.\\™ Al Mejias Webmaster

"Original Sculptures and Model Kits of the Weird and Fantastic"

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