Gundam in all guises

[Stompy]

Indeed it is a great collection. Mine are all in boxes although they are mostly SD Gundam.

pirate... the gundam model kits are easy to build. Parts are all numbered and easy to find. Instructions are clear and detailed and need no worded instructions. They are snap on model kits, so no glue/cement required at all.

The kit already comes in different base colours and usually with a sticker sheet for more detailed portions and what you see in fungal's pics is what comes from the box. Also the joints uses rubber pegs and ball joints so they are as good to pose as any action figure.

Should give it a try. Start with a 1/144 scale model and try not to get addicted.

[Fungal Infection]

Most of the models you see there are High Grade 1/144 scale. I find this is the best scale as the vast majority of kits in the Gundam universe are released in this scale. Bandai release only the more popular kits in larger scales. Besides, THIS kit is only available in 1/144 scale and remains one of my grails (shipping just kills it). As for my models, I usually dont use markers as I'm not very good at doing panel lines and I like the look of the kit out of the box. Just be aware there are also First Grade kits available in 1/144 scale and these are considered beginner kits so will have less articulation, less details and may require painting to match colours as shown on the box. And finally, buy a sprue cutter - it will save you time and the risk of broken pieces as a result of removing pieces from the plastic runners (personal experience speaking here).

[Stompy]

Well the Lifesize Gundam is done.



This 18 storey high replica will emit lights and have 14 mist emitting section to replicate heat release. It's made of reinforced fibreglass plastic. Going to be up for 2 months.

[Tober]

That's awesome. Here's a photo from further back

[GoktimusPrime]

That's at least the second, possibly third 1:1 scale Gundam I've seen. Someone else made a 1:1 scale RX-78, but lying down (it was at a Gundam convention in Japan). An individual made a gigantic Zeta Gundam, but I don't think it was 1:1... still bigger than my house though.

[Kyle]

Too bad I don't have any conference trip to Tokyo before they take this down...

Guess the closest I'll ever be next to a 1:1 Gundam is a 1:1 right hand only...









(Taken from a Gundam Expo in Hong Kong in 2005.)

[Stompy]

Being a huge SD Gundam kit fan, I rarely delve into proper Gundam kits. Recently I delved back with the recent 1/144 HG Gundam 00 kits (Exia Repair II and 0 Gundam Type ACD) and oh my. The engineering with these tiny models are unbelievable. With the little experience I've had with previous kits, these new ones mimic engineering I thought only possible with the HG and even MG 1/100 scale kits. My mind boggles at the build and features with the latest 1/100 sets.

[blackie]

the new 00 kits are amazing
the PG 00 is going to hurt bad, real bad
ive got a few gundams on the way, ill post pics soon

[1orion2many]

Too bad I don't have any conference trip to Tokyo before they take this down...

Guess the closest I'll ever be next to a 1:1 Gundam is a 1:1 right hand only...









(Taken from a Gundam Expo in Hong Kong in 2005.)

OMG I just found this, don't you look sweet and innocent

[Stompy]

My gunpla renaissance has finally hit it's stride. In anticipation of PG OO Raiser I decided to dabble into 1/60 gunpla kits and got these two babies (presented by their SD counterparts):



Already built Exia and I must say, I never realized how large 1/60 scale is. It's taller than Masterpiece Prime! Can't wait to build the Lightning Edition of 1/60 Strike Freedom. Looks especially gorgeous with the lights on. Gotta set aside a full day free to make it. There's a lot in that box!