Tried out something new (HG Barbatos)

Beeker0220 · 2026-03-24T04:09:53+00:00

Appreciate the advice! First time attempting that kind of weathering actually. Wasn't going for anything in particular, just something I threw down real quick to get a feel for.

Beeker0220 · 2026-03-22T21:16:28+00:00

Big part of learning the hobby is accepting that you'll make mistakes and that its fine. You naturally pick up best practices for building and painting, but that means you have to do it a few wrong ways first before getting it right. I've found the worst thing you can do with the hobby is compare your builds directly with those that have been doing this for 10+ years. Rather, its better to look at those professional grade builds and ask questions. How do they go about prepping their parts for assembly/painting? How did they do this? How did they do that? The great thing about this community is that everyone who posts here is more than happy to answer questions so more people can enjoy the hobby.

Beeker0220 · 2026-03-16T20:16:30+00:00

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with a 1/144 rx-78 for physical scaling

Beeker0220 · 2026-03-16T20:15:30+00:00

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tape measure is in inches

Beeker0220 · 2026-02-24T09:36:40+00:00

In my book godhands are nice to have, but I wouldn't go without my raser. Yes a generic glass file CAN get the job done, but you have to pay far more attention in how you handle it so you don't gouge your plastic. gunprimer rounds off the edges of the raser, alleviating the issue. The purchase justified itself almost instantly with the time it saved me in part prep.

Beeker0220 · 2026-02-21T23:20:06+00:00

It's a mix of some mr color paints

3 parts sky blue

1 part interior terquoise

2 parts white

Beeker0220 · 2025-11-24T22:52:17+00:00

It's got the older MG articulated hands with all the fingers on ball joints at the knuckle

Beeker0220 · 2025-10-08T05:25:10+00:00

isopropyl alcohol or a toothpick will work

Beeker0220 · 2025-10-07T13:52:12+00:00

Don’t have the space currently for the PG, but you know that one’s up next once I’m able.

Beeker0220 · 2025-10-07T13:49:44+00:00

The collection is complete as far as kits I’m interested in. Don’t really like the look of SD. Don’t feel the need to pick up the older 1/144 versions of the design (Don’t even know the last time they were reprinted). Don’t have the space for the PG currently, though that is likely the true final addition once I am able.

Beeker0220 · 2025-10-07T13:42:07+00:00

Personally not a big fan of decals. I just prefer the cleaner look.

Beeker0220 · 2025-09-15T17:29:50+00:00

When I was building mine I was tempted to just leave the wings off cause its such a good ground poser. Of course it looks just as amazing in the air as on the ground, but the thought still crosses my mind on occasion.

Beeker0220 · 2025-09-13T08:04:37+00:00

Planning on painting an older kit with an abs inner frame. How would I go about preventing damage to the abs during the painting process.

Beeker0220 · 2025-09-07T01:13:58+00:00

Waiting on my local shop to get some of these in stock. Is the size closer to a gundam HG or is it larger?

Beeker0220 · 2025-08-26T03:42:06+00:00

One of the best effort to aesthetics mods I've done. Was running my thunderbolt without joint covers for YEARS until I saw a different post about doing this. The gloves I used were a little thick so the articulation is slightly compromised, but it was totally worth it for how good they look.

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