Models -N- Other Gunpla

[Ophiuchus]

ChibiDuo

Interesting news about the new HG 105 Dagger + Gunbarrel kit. Apparently the Gunbarrel is compatible even with the Strike Gundam kits (1/144 of course). That also likely means all 4 of the other Striker Packs are compatible with the 105 Dagger eek !!

I always assumed as much.  

[Tenryu]

http://www011.upp.so-net.ne.jp/FILITHEYO/105DAGGER.htm

Strike docked with Gunbarrel at the bottom of the page and 105 Dagger docked with Aile pack  

[Xeon Sempai]

This is a repeat post, but the other is in the Federal Forces, so, you know...

I have finished my latest creation, necessitated by me mutilating one of the zaku's original legs. Note that this is Char's zaku II, not the MP...






I cristen it the MS-06f/trop Zaku Tropen, for obvious reason.
I figure when a Domtropen was heavily damaged after the war, the Zeon, running out of spare parts and instituting the united maintenence plan, this custom unit was built from the torso of the common Zaku II and the legs of a high-performance and ireplaceable Domtropen. The reactor output of the two units varies by approximately 251kw(or rather 248, considering that it was an officer's model zaku), much of which is used for the powerful heat sabre and beam weaponry of the more complicated Domtropen.
Comprably weakly armored and a bit underpowered, the Zaku Tropen is still -far- more powerful on the ground than it's revered zaku bretheren. Discarding the 880mm bazooka of the Domtropen, the Zaku Tropen opts for a 90mm(using a longer cartridge, but able to use the standard 90mm rounds in a pinch) support machine gun, loaded with armor piercing rounds, offering far more firepower than the standard MMP80. It carries a heathawk for close combat, but hopefully it will never come to that, as the hoverjets should allow it to swiftly escape from any danger.

The decals on the groin and heels read "CAUTION avoid excessiv use of controls" and are actually better english than the early MG kits... The rear skirt decal, quite aptly states "MOUNT RATCH" and some unreadable to the naked eye microprint. the backpack one is also unreadable. There is a misc waring label underneath the shell ejector on the left side of the gun, and the iron cross on the arm shield is from a 1/60th patlabor brocken, as is the gun itself. I also have a zaku II bazooka for it(the foldout latch on the rear skirt, for those familiar with the kit, can hold it), but it wasn't finished when I took the pictures. There is no weathering on this kit because I was going for the near factory fresh look.

At the moment, I'm working on a zaku I/cannon from a HG(08th) Zaku II and a MSV zakucannon kit, so it will be a bit hybridized.

EDIT: the left shoulder is from a Gouf, actually, with the spikes hacked off and misc round pieces(actually, I believe they were parts from Tallgeese verniers) used for covers. The yellow round decals say "88". Also the knee things are orange reflective safety triangles. sweatdrop  

[ChibiDuo]

Xeon Sempai

This is a repeat post, but the other is in the Federal Forces, so, you know...

I have finished my latest creation, necessitated by me mutilating one of the zaku's original legs. Note that this is Char's zaku II, not the MP...

I cristen it the MS-06f/trop Zaku Tropen, for obvious reason.
I figure when a Domtropen was heavily damaged after the war, the Zeon, running out of spare parts and instituting the united maintenence plan, this custom unit was built from the torso of the common Zaku II and the legs of a high-performance and ireplaceable Domtropen. The reactor output of the two units varies by approximately 251kw(or rather 248, considering that it was an officer's model zaku), much of which is used for the powerful heat sabre and beam weaponry of the more complicated Domtropen.
Comprably weakly armored and a bit underpowered, the Zaku Tropen is still -far- more powerful on the ground than it's revered zaku bretheren. Discarding the 880mm bazooka of the Domtropen, the Zaku Tropen opts for a 90mm(using a longer cartridge, but able to use the standard 90mm rounds in a pinch) support machine gun, loaded with armor piercing rounds, offering far more firepower than the standard MMP80. It carries a heathawk for close combat, but hopefully it will never come to that, as the hoverjets should allow it to swiftly escape from any danger.

The decals on the groin and heels read "CAUTION avoid excessiv use of controls" and are actually better english than the early MG kits... The rear skirt decal, quite aptly states "MOUNT RATCH" and some unreadable to the naked eye microprint. the backpack one is also unreadable. There is a misc waring label underneath the shell ejector on the left side of the gun, and the iron cross on the arm shield is from a 1/60th patlabor brocken, as is the gun itself. I also have a zaku II bazooka for it(the foldout latch on the rear skirt, for those familiar with the kit, can hold it), but it wasn't finished when I took the pictures. There is no weathering on this kit because I was going for the near factory fresh look.

At the moment, I'm working on a zaku I/cannon from a HG(08th) Zaku II and a MSV zakucannon kit, so it will be a bit hybridized.

EDIT: the left shoulder is from a Gouf, actually, with the spikes hacked off and misc round pieces(actually, I believe they were parts from Tallgeese verniers) used for covers. The yellow round decals say "88". Also the knee things are orange reflective safety triangles. sweatdrop

I'm very interested in how you modified the arms, especially the shoulder joints. Are those wave option parts? I picked up some ball-joints myself so I can update my old ZZ kits when I get around to building them.  

[hi_nu_gundam8135]

IF only bandai had not stopped selling MSiA in america it would have saved a BUNCH on shipping. oh well. I might have said this earlyer but I found out that the cost of inported MSiA's are higher partly because the matereals used to make themare better than the matereals used for the american versions. I wonder if in other countrys MSiA are produced with cheaper matereals?  

[Cagalli Yura Attha]

hi_nu_gundam8135

IF only bandai had not stopped selling MSiA in america it would have saved a BUNCH on shipping. oh well. I might have said this earlyer but I found out that the cost of inported MSiA's are higher partly because the matereals used to make themare better than the matereals used for the american versions. I wonder if in other countrys MSiA are produced with cheaper matereals?

Or you could just switch to Gunpla like the rest of us. The painting is the best bit.  

[Xeon Sempai]

ChibiDuo

I'm very interested in how you modified the arms, especially the shoulder joints. Are those wave option parts? I picked up some ball-joints myself so I can update my old ZZ kits when I get around to building them.

The shoulders(with the exception of the left shoulder armor thing) are stock, actually, the HGUC Zaku II kit has crazy jointed pegs(allowing the arms to swivel forward only). I'm rather impressed with it, though the foot attachment seems to detract from the realism of it(though it's not like you're required to post it in impossible positions).  

[Cien Laguoire]

I managed to get Gundam NT-1 a little while ago twisted




As the first pic says, I need paint... sweatdrop  

[Swordoath Omega]

I'm sitting on a ... what did you call it, "Shitty Grade?" ... MSA-0011[Bst], a Master Grade RX-78GP03S and a Master Grade RX-78-3. I've actually never made any Gundam models before, but I bought them 'cuz they were cheap (the MGs were $20 CDN). I'll get to them eventually, but I want to buy some HGs first and get some experience.  

[twatmaster]

I am pissed off at Bandai, i got the MG Aile Strike, but they never released the IWSP (and Aegis as well) so i did a horrible IWSP

i got lazy, so all i did was get Heavyarms custom's gattling cannon and stuck it on the shield.yes i know, its horrible  

[hi_nu_gundam8135]

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Or you could just switch to Gunpla like the rest of us. The painting is the best bit.

I already build Gunpla. They are also expensive to ship, although one can find a lot of Gunpla from places in the U.S. There are some times when I don't want to build a model, since it takes a long time to finish them, and just get a quick fix with an MSiA.  

[Ophiuchus]

hi_nu_gundam8135

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Or you could just switch to Gunpla like the rest of us. The painting is the best bit.

I already build Gunpla. They are also expensive to ship, although one can find a lot of Gunpla from places in the U.S. There are some times when I don't want to build a model, since it takes a long time to finish them, and just get a quick fix with an MSiA.

www.hlj.com is the cheapest you could hope for with delivery.  

[ChibiDuo]

I must say I've been rather impressed with the recent HG additions to the Seed Destiny line. Free plastic bases for aerial poses are fantastic, not to mention the kits have been coming with more and more accessories. Until Infinite Justice restocks at HLJ, I shall save up for a cute little 1/144 Turn A 3nodding  

[ANBU-Shinobi]

I do mostly master grade moldels in total. I think I've done abot 60 eek but they weren't all master grades. I like the 1/100 scale. I have a 1/60 Implue, Strike and a perferct grade Wing Zero cool  

[Tenryu]

any one of you seen these? http://www.otakubell.com/hgundam/gallery/galleries/Other/1092428062144.jpg