Anyone into Gundam (or Gunpla)
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Almost finished this one (HG Origin MS-06S), still got his machine, bazooka and axe to do. Who doesn't like a massive rifle?
I have the Origin HG RX-78-2 Gundam to with him and then the RG versions of both, the MG Buster Gundam and a the EG RX-75 Guntank added to my pile for Christmas.
As soon as things settle for shopping I am going to get a shelf and redo the space above my desk, so I have some display space. Might need to get a longer ethernet cable for the router and move the plugs so it can go higher up.
I have the Origin HG RX-78-2 Gundam to with him and then the RG versions of both, the MG Buster Gundam and a the EG RX-75 Guntank added to my pile for Christmas.
As soon as things settle for shopping I am going to get a shelf and redo the space above my desk, so I have some display space. Might need to get a longer ethernet cable for the router and move the plugs so it can go higher up.
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Nice. I ordered a couple more HG's from Aliexpress. Might get a display cabinet in a month or two....especially when I start building the MG/PG modelsAlmost finished this one (HG Origin MS-06S), still got his machine, bazooka and axe to do. Who doesn't like a massive rifle?
I have the Origin HG RX-78-2 Gundam to with him and then the RG versions of both, the MG Buster Gundam and a the EG RX-75 Guntank added to my pile for Christmas.
As soon as things settle for shopping I am going to get a shelf and redo the space above my desk, so I have some display space. Might need to get a longer ethernet cable for the router and move the plugs so it can go higher up.
I would love a nice glass display case but we don't have the room (thanks family Lego 
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I am going to build up to the MGs and RGs so I can improve my cutting technique. I can get some pretty clean 2nd cuts but it varies due to eye sight and hand shakes.
The cheap set of headband magnifiers I got on Temu discount have been a boon to my hobby life but I see things I wouldn't notice without them.
).I am going to build up to the MGs and RGs so I can improve my cutting technique. I can get some pretty clean 2nd cuts but it varies due to eye sight and hand shakes.
The cheap set of headband magnifiers I got on Temu discount have been a boon to my hobby life but I see things I wouldn't notice without them.
That looks awesome! I am close to picking up my first kit... I know I'll end up with a huge stockpile once the flood gates are open haha
Ha, yes my interest went from curiosity to a wishlist of about 80 things (a few tools in there too). Not happening but it's nice to have options
.I have just learnt of the godhand nippers... this is going to be my war hammer obsession all over again hahaHa, yes my interest went from curiosity to a wishlist of about 80 things (a few tools in there too). Not happening but it's nice to have options
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I got mine from Japan through buyee (a shipping service) through Mercari (Japanese eBay), for 6900 yen. About £40.
More faff and takes a bit longer but it's £55 on Amazon.
Or you can try direct here.
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With that's pushed me over the edge haha, these are going to be ordered whilst I fill out my basket with cool looking zaku!I got mine from Japan through buyee (a shipping service) through Mercari (Japanese eBay), for 6900 yen. About £40.
More faff and takes a bit longer but it's £55 on Amazon.
Or you can try direct here.
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I already have 2 pairs of decent nippers. Stop making me lust after Godhand nippers after I already told myself I don't need them 
I would love a pair of Godhand nippers but the way I drop things they wouldn't last long. I got a pair of the high end Stedi ones for £24 on offer and they pretty good. I have various old ones and a couple of cheap ones from Amazon that can be used for full sprue cuts.
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I've not used godhands but do have dspiae's clone and they're great. They do a amazing job of not stressing spur for almost no cleanup. And are far nicer to use than a knife. Dspiae's tools generally have been excellent although there are some that are a bit of a scam / chiense bulk ordered I feel.
I have a few boxes still waiting to be built including a RG Unicorn base limited from tokyo. Was great seeing the lifesized version lightup and transform.
I have a few boxes still waiting to be built including a RG Unicorn base limited from tokyo. Was great seeing the lifesized version lightup and transform.
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That was the clippers that I had in my Amazon basket for ages before I discovered the Godhands are basically the same price when purchased direct from Japan.
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Two more from Aliexpress to add to the collection. White Wolf Zaku and a white version (or white/blue option too) of the Spartan I did earlier
I am taking a bit more time with this one as I work up through the ranges and number of parts in the kits. Getting some pleasing results with a basic set of Gundam Markers and some cleanup. I would be stuffed trying to do this without a 3.5x magnified headset.
Looks like the gold didn't settle properly on the left eye before assembly, so I will touch that up with a brush.
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Looks really sharp and clean
I am taking a bit more time with this one as I work up through the ranges and number of parts in the kits. Getting some pleasing results with a basic set of Gundam Markers and some cleanup. I would be stuffed trying to do this without a 3.5x magnified headset.
Looks like the gold didn't settle properly on the left eye before assembly, so I will touch that up with a brush.
Thanks, the clean up took a while on the head. I am getting quite good at using q-tips to clean up and fade the lines, then a very small amount of IPA to clean up the stubborn bits or smudges. Most of mess comes from badly timed hand tremors or shakes.Looks really sharp and clean
Oh dear, this could be a problem. A convergence of hobbies!
An official Gundam minis game using 50mm ish models. Even if the rules aren't great, the minis look very nice for alt rules systems.
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An official Gundam minis game using 50mm ish models. Even if the rules aren't great, the minis look very nice for alt rules systems.