davidwhangchoi
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i'm just using windows paint on my pc. when you take pics send/upload them in a smaller size and it'll fit on the forums easier. if you send pics full pixel, it'll look like you're staring into a microscope =P
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The Gundam |OT2| Another 5 years of Gunpla, Origins, and GUNDAMUUUU!
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i'm just using windows paint on my pc. when you take pics send/upload them in a smaller size and it'll fit on the forums easier. if you send pics full pixel, it'll look like you're staring into a microscope =P
JadedWriter
Member
Either that or use Flickr and export them to here from that in a smaller size. I think he's using imgur or something and their compression is god awful.
The Sum of Zero
Member
Yeah, I take the picture with my phone and upload it with imgur. I'll try out the suggestions.
davidwhangchoi
Member
Jaded is our resident photography pro so i definitely don't have his knowledge =)
but i just use an iphone and convert jpeg to png before uploading to imgur as it helps out on the compression.
JadedWriter
Member
Shun is really good at model photography as well.
JadedWriter
Member
Thinking about getting Char's MG Zaku. This good for a IDGAF practice suit?
Zakus seem highly recommended. Regular Zakus would probably be easier to paint if you ever plan on doing that in the future, though.
Valdfellgar
Banned
Do you mean the Zaku II 2.0 kit?
JadedWriter
Member
Valdfellgar
Banned
Okay yeah the 2.0. I dunno exactly how beginner friendly it is as I've been putting together MGs for awhile now, but I don't think it's too hard as long as you take it slow and make sure you're following the instructions carefully. Even so, I managed to put several pieces in the wrong way round, but surprisingly the whole thing was easy to deconstruct and fix. I was actually kinda impressed how easy it was to correct the errors.
It's a newer design, so it's more intuitive than some of the older kits, more complex, but more intuitive. So I think you'll be okay.
JadedWriter
Member
It's always the very small things with me. Sometimes an open space piece will get put in the wrong way and then I'll have to break the arm or leg down to correct it. Funny story, when I was building the Rezel while doing the legs I was following the instructions for the left leg and the the left leg turned into the right leg and vice versa. Do not ask me how that happened. What is a beginner friendly MG?
Yep. Perfect practice for learning how to sand properly too.
The 0079 Zeon suits are so gorgeous next to each other
I recommend the 2.0 gouf
Valdfellgar
Banned
I'd say any of the simpler kits in my opinion. GMs tend to be very basic builds, like the one I just put together a few days ago. The kits are honestly a bit closer to Re1/100s making them a nice entry level I think.
JadedWriter
Member
I actually want to do a Gouf Custom...*goes onto Amazon, sees chocolate Gouf* "Looks interesting...why is this $110?"
SoundPulse
Banned
If you just want a practice MG, I'd go for the MG Ball. It's cheap and has a lot of detail you can bring out.
JadedWriter
Member
I think I still want something bipedal. At least I'm not sitting here trying to build expensive ass Zoids kits.
Isn't there a tattoo thread somewhere? I'm sure someone there can help you.
The Sum of Zero
Member
MG Duel Gundam Assault Shroud is complete!
This time I'm copying it from instagram, let's see if this helps the size.
Anyway, hopefully GundamPlanet can stock the Buster again before I get paid next week. If not, I guess Blitz will be next.
This time I'm copying it from instagram, let's see if this helps the size.
As I feared, the skirt armor parts of the Assault Shroud were a bitch. Also gave up on the waterslides for the Assault Shroud parts, just went with the stickers and dry-transfers.
Anyway, hopefully GundamPlanet can stock the Buster again before I get paid next week. If not, I guess Blitz will be next.
Lol oh come on, is my nerd side showing to much?
Seriously though I just adore angel wings so they are a good starting base and I love the energy effect (main thing I'm taking from them) and as sad as it is and I'm self aware to know the wings will be the least cringe worthy thing I've tattooed thanks to nerd culture lol.
Valdfellgar
Banned
My wife has a lot of trouble understanding why I like Gundam (especially since a large chunk of franchise I kinda think is pretty poorly written) and a part of her difficulty in understanding is lack of interest in Mech Designs. She generally finds most of them bleh or unmemorable, but The EW Zero she thinks looks really really cool and pretty. I think she's planning to get me the MG for my next Bday.
I very much agree with your wife on Zero and your thoughts on writing in Gundam.
Zero EW is one pretty machine but that is why I've fallen out of love with it over the years. All Gundam look silly as fuck and none really a machine of death, however Wing would be the Runway Model or Jonny Deep of Gundam designs where it's clearly made to be hot to the eye instead of an actual combat Mech.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Only gundam with writing problems are turn a and build fighters, otherwise I dont understand the complaint. Mech design is valid, personally its hard to like any without key features (wings are a must, swords) or enhancements (backpacks, modules, bits)
Opinions friend but the vast majority Gundams writing is at high school levels or below with the bulk of stories being either just plain bad or being rip offs of previous Gundam stories which most aren't bad so it's not a good starting canvas.
Let's not even talk about some of the asexual character "growth" for series like Wing, Destiny, and ZZ Gundam.
disagree.
Kinda. But, you're free to do what you want.
JadedWriter
Member
This is GAF, who on here isn't a nerd?
lol I would imagine most in a Gundam thread would so I think your in good company there Flow
Seriously though I respect the love for Gundam but at least imo this is one of the single worst written franchises that has stayed popular of all time.
JadedWriter
Member
Gundam is about as well written as Metal Gear Solid at times. MGS is perfectly fine in the first ant third games, but weird in 2 and 4, which 4 being the pinnacle of Kojima bat shittery.lol I would imagine most in a Gundam thread would so I think your in good company there Flow
Seriously though I respect the love for Gundam but at least imo this is one of the single worst written franchises that has stayed popular of all time.
lol I would imagine most in a Gundam thread would so I think your in good company there Flow
Seriously though I respect the love for Gundam but at least imo this is one of the single worst written franchises that has stayed popular of all time.
opinions and all.
Megalosaro
Banned
0080, Turn A and First are all fantastically written.
IBO was too
Dedication Through Light
Member
Wheres the Modern Take on Turn A?
Valkerionseven
Member
I mean it's almost like it's the target demogra... nah that can't be it.
But yeah I agree and disagree. Gundam is all over the place in quality. But lets face it, every long running franchise has a lot of "wait thats pretty bad" moments that most people just brush over. Star Wars, Trek, Marvel, DC, ect. ect. Different writers, teams, and budgets.
lol I know the demo but you can have well written stuff for that market and in anime as well
Also your one hundred percent right that there is good and bad in every series and while my last few posts don't show it I adore badly written trash.
Wing and ZZ? Favorite Gundams.
Star Wars Episode 2? Favorite SW
Metal Gear Solid 2? Loved it.
So me taking a shovel to Gundam's face is an act of love in my eyes.
Speak for yourself. I'm a totally hetero dude who goes to the gym and only comes here to laugh at the nerds. Fall back.
Lolol.
I love Gundam Gaf even if y'all need to give me the shifty eye every now and then.
JadedWriter
Member
Says the guy with a photoshopped Tom Servo avatar...
What are you talking about this is obviously Gruntilda's design from Banjo Kazooies Nuts & Bolts which was originally released on the Xbox 360. She received her new mechanicl body from L.O.G. after her skeletal body was destroyed after the events of Banjo Tooie.
To be fair we try to give everyone a hard time.
JadedWriter
Member
I have never played a Banjo and Kazooie game and I could have sworn at some point you had a Tom Servo avatar.
The Sum of Zero
Member
If you haven't seen already, Gundam Versus on PS4 is coming to the west this fall. Hype!
JadedWriter
Member
I'm actually thinking about buying this, will probably get my ass whupped though.
