For my PG Exia build, which I have been too lazy to share WIP images of here, I decided to gunk wash the stand. I wanted to create a nice contrast between the clean kit and the grimy hanger scene I’m going for. All in all, I think it turned out well. In addition I’m prepping some old action bases for a proper gunk wash tutorial!
Here’s how the stand looked before the gunk wash. Just a bit of paint, some pre-shading, decals, and a flat coat…
[flickr-photo:id=28363358569,size=z]As a moderator over at /r/Gundam I often see folks asking how to get into the franchise and what shows to watch. Hopefully this guide will help you along that path.
If you don’t have time to go through and read, it’s best to pick with one of the below series:
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Or pick one of these |
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Mobile Suit Gundam |
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Gundam 0080 |
Gundam 00 |
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G Gundam |
Iron Blooded Orphans |
Note that the above are in no order of preference or recommendation. Why I think they’re four good starting points is detailed below.
If you can’t be bothered as to finding out why the above are recommended, or just want me to make the decision for you, then watch the original Mobile Suit Gundam. The full series, all 43 episodes, is the best way to go. Though many will argue that the movies are a valid alternative.
I just saw this handy (and surprisingly apt) guide to the various Gundam TV series over on /m/.
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It’s a great guide for those new to the series or those just looking to dive deeper into the Gundam catalog.
A snippet from the review…
In my reviews I try to present the kit as how a proper straight build would look, aka nothing more than some simple nub removal and whatever main stickers are required to ‘finish’ the kit. Since this snap out method is new to me I figured I’d give it a shot. The results, for better or worse, you can see in the photos. All this, though, wraps back to my thoughts regarding SD kits. In my opinion they are both the easiest kits to build, and the hardest.
After a decent delay my MG GN-X has been finished. (All images link to Flickr)
For whatever reason the paint I applied clips realllly easily. Had to do a lot of touch ups prior to my final top coat. The poses are sort of lack luster because I didn’t want to risk causing more damage than there already is. Unfortunately the arm isn’t strong enough to hold the huge gun on it’s own.
I made sure to not put any coating on the silver pieces. Stands out great this way.
While I await a shipment of decals to finish my MG Nu I started on a little packaged I received yesterday, the MG GN-X!
If it wasn’t for work (which I shouldn’t blame too much, with out it I wouldn’t have this kit) I could have had a full fledged review up before Dalong. Oh well! Anyhow, check out these quick shots…
So far, I’m not very excited by the kit. I really like the way the tau drive clicks into place. I’ll get proper shots of that for my full fledged review. Unfortunately the weird fin parts are lose (no polly-caps) and like to flap around. I’m not even 100% how they’re supposed to rest on the kit.
Just saw this floating around,
Should be an awesome kit, assuming you don’t mind an inability to stand up.
