@Yukito01 I had originally considered it, but the color of red and gold/bronze in the promotional images put me off. Does it look better in person?
@JigglySackles This is my custom nu (didn't turn out as different color-wise as I would have liked):files.ohai.social/media_attachAnd here's a recent kit I painted some small color corrections on (HG Barbatos Lupus Rex):files.ohai.social/media_attach
@JigglySackles I have done one (1) fully painted custom, and it was an Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam. It was such a headache (even with an airbrush) that I decided that probably wasn't where I wanted to spend my time yet. When I use paint now, it tends to be coloring in missing details Bandai didn't mold into plastic. This usually involves brush painting, but every so often I'll break the airbrush out and spend 30+ minutes masking the few pieces I'm trying to "correct".
@JigglySackles Oh nice. I kept seeing that in a couple stores near me for a bit, but I ended up buying the MG AGE-1 Normal instead. I don't have any HG AGE kits yet.For the AC6 kits, the only one I am cautious to recommend is the Nachtreiher/Steel Haze. The feet and ankles are quite brittle, although the result looks fantastic.
@JigglySackles I can highly recommend this one. I have also assembled the Liber Warrior (which is just the Liber Fighter with some extra armor) and can recommend that one as well. It seems the 30MF line in general is pretty comparable to high quality HG kits.The 30MM line has more ups and downs to it, although that's partially because it is a longer running line. The 30MM Armored Core VI kits specifically are probably between HG and RG in complexity.
@gunpla Almost forgot the image links for Lemmy:Defensive pose: files.ohai.social/media_attach"Silhouette" in a lunging pose: files.ohai.social/media_attach
@JigglySackles Thank you! Very similar build time and complexity. If you've assembled a 30MM Spinatio before, it is like a more fleshed-out version of that.
30MF Dragonia KnightFantastic kit. The "silhouette"/base body looks good by itself, but once you put on the armor it turns into one of the coolest kits I've assembled.My main complaint with this whole line (so far) is that I have not been able to make the eyes "glow" with silver paint behind the clear plastic.@gunpla #30MF #30MM #30minutesmission #mecha #plamo #modelkit #modelkits
@gunpla Image links for Lemmy:Standing pose: files.ohai.social/media_attachDual wielding beam sabers: files.ohai.social/media_attachOG's "Last Shooting" Pose: files.ohai.social/media_attach
HG Gundam Mk. II (Revive)This was a fun kit, although I'm glad I went into it knowing it needed some paint. I was surprised at how much I liked the design, since I'm not a big fan of the RX-78-2.@gunpla #gunpla #gundammkii #gundam #universalcentury #hguc #HighGrade #plamo #modelkit #mecha
@loji @gunpla One of my first kits was the Barbatos Lupus, so I can recommend it pretty easily. The Lupus Rex has some color accuracy issues to work through, and I personally don't like the proportions of the base HG Barbatos.The only joint that tends to be a bit loose in my experience is the one connecting the torso to the waist, and that is pretty easy to tighten up with super glue or purpose-made tools. There's also a spot in the middle of the torso that holds better with a bit of glue.
@gunpla Image links for Lemmy:Standing with arms outstretched: files.ohai.social/media_attachLunging and reaching for its mace: files.ohai.social/media_attachJumping forward with its mace in both hands: files.ohai.social/media_attach
HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus RexThis required a decent amount of paint to get it close to color accurate, but I'm happy with the result.@gunpla #HighGrade #gunpla #gundam #gundamibo #IronBloodedOrphans #mecha #modelkit #modelkits #plamo
@gunpla Image links for Lemmy:Unicorn mode defensive pose: files.ohai.social/media_attachDestroy mode dual wielding: files.ohai.social/media_attachUnicorn mode close-up with bazooka: files.ohai.social/media_attach
MG Unicorn Gundam (OVA)This is definitely a kit of highs and lows. The pink plastic almost glows, and the silhouette is intimidating. However, the transformation gimmick causes issues with Unicorn mode and general stability, which is quite unfortunate. @gunpla #gunpla #gundam #mecha #gundamuc #GundamUnicorn #plamo #modelkit
@gunpla Image links for Lemmy:Reaching for beam saber: files.ohai.social/media_attachHolding beam saber: files.ohai.social/media_attach
HG Gundam PharactI wanted to build something relatively unique and simple, so I pulled the Pharact. Very similar build to the Zowort (understandably). Definitely looks better on a stand than free-standing.@gunpla #highgrade #mecha #gunpla #plamo #modelkits #gwitch #witchfrommercury
Zakupla-kun DXThis was a neat kit to build. Almost a surreal experience to clip a display runner out of an actual runner. The last image is a scan of the parts list, just to demonstrate how much goes into the display.@gunpla #gunpla #modelkits #plamo #gundam #zaku #gunplakun
MG Char's Zaku II 2.0 (with a Sony α7 IV)First of all, apologies to ohai for the filesize on this post.I love the Zaku II. Probably my favorite mobile suit design, besides maybe the Barbatos Lupus. The MG Zaku II 2.0 is a fantastic rendition of the suit, and definitely worth getting.I borrowed my friend's Sony α7 IV mirrorless camera and took some (unfortunately not bright enough) pictures in a lightbox.@gunpla #gunpla #gundam #universalcentury #mastergrade #modelkits #mecha #plamo
[30MM] AC6 Generic Balam Melander with Weapon Set 02More (poorly color balanced) images of an Armored Core 6 build. Well, two actually, since the last two images include my generic Orbiter with the Weapon Set 05 I put together for it.@gunpla #30minutes_missions #30MM #armoredcorevi #armoredcore #bandaispirits #mecha
[30MM] Armored Core VI Nachtreiher / V.IV RustyThis is one of my 3 ACs from Bandai, and the only non-generic one I have. Pictures of the others will come soon enough, although I didn't have the lighting quite right for them, either.Fun note: right after this, one of its feet broke in 3 places. Some wire and glue has it back mostly right.@gunpla #mecha #plamo #armoredcore #armoredcorevi #30mm #30_minutes_missions
MG Blitz GundamBrief story time: my first articulated "model kit" was the G-Frame Blitz Gundam. I was amazed at the simplicity and aesthetic for <10 USD, and it inspired me to get into the hobby.Late last year I got the MG Blitz Gundam, and it is everything I liked about the G-Frame times 20.@gunpla #gunpla #gundam #plamo #mecha #modelkits #gundamseed
HGRfV RX-78(G)E Gundam EXFinally got some pictures of the EX with decals. @gunpla #gunpla #mecha #gundam #plamo #modelkits #requiemforvengeance
HG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode)(that's a mouthfull)I went into this kit expecting extra work, but the result was worth it. It even came with an extra shield (from the Unicorn mode?). I do wish it came with some basic beams for the sabers and tonfas, though.@gunpla #gunpla #gundam #modelkits #plamo #mecha #HighGrade #GundamUnicorn
