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Post by Mudrock's Ace on May 10, 2005 8:04:44 GMT -5
i see that 1/60 rick dom manuel in the background, so is that what you are guilding?
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Post by Qball99 on May 10, 2005 13:07:34 GMT -5
Hello Mudrock,
Nice to meet you. Great observation. ;D Yes, I actually just finished him last night. The only thing left to build is his canon. I'm getting batteries later today to test him out. Everyone cross their fingers for me. I'm not the best with wiring, so I hope everything lights up ok. I also ran into a problem.... I put the wrong bulb in the chest piece, and I can't seem to get it out..... The piece is a funnel shape, and the clear plastic piece slides right in. I can't get the clear plastic piece out since there is no place to push it out from the back. I don't want to pry it out and scratch the pieces. So basically I need a tiny plunger to pull it out. Any ideas anyone?
But, he seemed to be a lot easier to build than the PG's and took less time. It was very fun to build also, so I would recommend it to everyone. I also recently finished the MG Strike and MG Rick Dias. I can post pics if anyones interested. I think my next project is going to be my Glorious Gouf.
thanks qball
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Post by inspctrgadget on May 10, 2005 16:42:49 GMT -5
welcome! I'm new too. Got into Gundam while living in Japan. Impressive pix here, everyone!
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Post by Qball99 on May 10, 2005 22:33:21 GMT -5
Nice to meet you inspctrgadget. ![:)](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/smiley.png) Glorious Dom has been completed, and all lights are functioning ;D.
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Post by Foresight42 on May 11, 2005 8:38:17 GMT -5
Wow, you have spent a lot of money on your collection. That is the biggest gundam collection I've seen. Let me know how how the Glorious Gouf compares to a perfect grade, I heard it was close to the same quality, and the Gouf is my favorite Zeon suit. Also, I didn't spot the MG Nu Gundam in the line-up (maybe I need to look harder ![:P](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/tongue.png) , but usually the fannels are a dead giveaway), but if you don't have it I would suggest it, it's pretty sweet.
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Post by Qball99 on May 11, 2005 10:10:39 GMT -5
Hello Foresight42, Nice to meet you. A lot of money well spent, don't you agree? ![:)](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/smiley.png) I should be starting on the Gouf sometime this week, and hopefully it will be done by the end of the weekend. I'll let you know as soon as I'm finished, and I can post some pics if your interested. As for the MG NU, I've wanted it for a long time ![:-/](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/undecided.png) . For some reason I've never been able to get my hands on one. If anyone wants to unload one, let me know. I'll take built (preferably not panel lined or painted) or unbuilt. I also collect the boxes and instructions, so those would be great also.
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Post by Foresight42 on May 11, 2005 14:46:14 GMT -5
I got my MG Nu Gundam for about $40. Try plajapan.com, if you order a bunch of stuff, you can get free shipping, plus occasionally they have bundle deals. I got 5 master grades for about $200 and that includes shipping and shipping insurance. Ebay's probably cheaper, but I got all the MG kits I wanted in one shot (well all the ones I wanted that I could afford for now). But the Nu Gundam is definitely worth it, it has die-cast ankle and waist parts, plus it's one of the coolest gundam of all time.
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Post by Qball99 on May 11, 2005 16:18:26 GMT -5
Hey Foresight42, Try www.best1hobby.com for your next purchase. I've bought models from them before. Their prices seem to be a little bit lower, and you get free shipping if you buy $150 worth of stuff.
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Post by tristan on May 16, 2005 13:40:09 GMT -5
already got my PG wing and sazabi ;D ;D ;D but i want an other PG ![:-[](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/embarassed.png) ;D but i can't chose qball99, because you don't tpaint your gundams either, which ( srry for mistake) one looks better in your eyes keeping in mind: posability, height, articulation, ... MKII, zeta and red or green zaku? and mustn't look too toyish like, hate that ![>:(](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/angry.png)
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Post by Qball99 on May 16, 2005 17:59:07 GMT -5
Hi Tristan, Honestly, the Zeta is a must have for any Gundam collection. It may not be the most poseable, but I think that it is the biggest and best looking one. And did i mention it transforms =]. I think it looks great by just adding on its decals. However, if you want a good mix between looks and posability, definately the MKII. The Zakus are cheaper for a reason ![:)](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/smiley.png) . They are an older design, so joints easily get loose, and there isn't any cool hatches or openings for display. Thats just my opinion though. I hope that helps.
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Post by Amuro on May 19, 2005 11:30:43 GMT -5
Qball99, your Mobile Suit collection is just AMAZING! I prefer build the MGs and PGs without painting becouse I like the different colors of the plastic, but I like to make details with the Gundam Maker and a little paint job when is necessary.
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Post by Qball99 on May 20, 2005 16:54:37 GMT -5
Hi, Thank you Amuro. Nice to meet you. I would probably take time to airbrush mine, but honestly its a combination of lazzzzzziness, no idea of how to work an airbrush, and due to the size of my collection, it would take years to paint them all =\. lol
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