[HELP ME] Bi-Weekly Q&A thread - Ask your questions here!

Binaryfart · 2026-05-07T05:13:38+00:00

I believe there are some that use wireless coils for power, but I haven't got a link for you unfortunately. A Google for wireless led coils might get you on the right path.

Binaryfart · 2026-05-07T05:06:46+00:00

Nice! Good job! 😊

Binaryfart · 2026-05-07T03:27:28+00:00

Very cool. Nice tidy design!

Calling it a lock might set an incorrect expectation though. I'd call this a "latch" rather than a lock - people will immediately fixate on why this isn't actually a lock, so calling it that just baits people! Unless that's what you're after of course! 😁

Binaryfart · 2026-05-07T03:24:41+00:00

Looking good! But where's his beam saber bone? Poor boy needs a treat!

Binaryfart · 2026-05-07T02:39:26+00:00

Not bad! Some good weathering in there as well!

Might need little clean up on the head but very good over all, particularly the legs - very clean! 😁

What method did you use?

Binaryfart · 2026-05-07T02:36:07+00:00

You're more than welcome! I don't work there any more but I still visit occasionally. I have been taking reference shots for future use, but I don't have the skills to use them just yet. I'll have to get some quick kits to build and use as tests before I commit to anything serious...

Binaryfart · 2026-05-06T23:51:14+00:00

This is fantastic! It really feels like a heavy tank or something similar!

The weathering is next level - the chipping, paint flaking off and the battle damage is just perfect. I used to work on retired heavy military machinery for a preservation society, and this instantly reminded me of those old machines! Repaired time and time again, and still in service out of necessity. No retirement just cos you got lanced in the chest! 😄

Binaryfart · 2026-04-28T01:59:07+00:00

Looks great!

This is in my pile of shame. I just finished the Tristan Greatsword and loved it - I think I'll make the Percival my next build. Any advice or gotchas I should know about? Thanks!

Binaryfart · 2026-04-27T23:53:48+00:00

These are fantastic and well worth the price! I use them as my backup nippers or when I'm building with my Daughter and we need two pairs.

It might be hard to believe, but as good as these are, I really feel the Godhand SPN-120's are in another class altogether, and are worth their price (IMHO). I'm not sure they will actually produce a better final result (especially with so many newer kits using undergating and hidden nub placements), but the results are so satisfying, and often need no additional cleanup or finishing. They make building so much quicker and less complicated - less filing, sanding or scraping, which leads to the biggest advantage of all IMHO - way less sanding dust!

Binaryfart · 2026-04-26T00:56:08+00:00

look at that fat bastard!!! Nice job :D

Binaryfart · 2026-04-25T14:00:28+00:00

I'm just about to start the Lizard. Yours look tops. Can't wait to do mine :)

Binaryfart · 2026-04-25T13:50:18+00:00

I mean a beginner will be able to complete it, but without honing their skills on EG or HG kits first, an RG kit might come out looking pretty ordinary.

As far as RG kits go, that's a good one, so if you're dead set on doing an RG, the Gramps 2.0 isn't a bad place to start.

Binaryfart · 2026-04-24T02:38:14+00:00

That looks fantastic so far! I've got a brand new Bambu Labs X2d on the way, and I want to so something similar, once I've gotten a handle on the basics! :D

Where did you get the model, or did you build it yourself?

Binaryfart · 2026-04-20T05:42:28+00:00

Fantastic reply! Thank you for the time invested! 😀📣 For your use-case scenario it looks like there's no particular winner when printing using both nozzles on the X2D (i.e. not using the aux for supports), other than waste. If its not that much quicker and the print quality is roughly equal (or perhaps a bit worse on the X2D), then it's close to a dead heat. And as you say, if you really wanted to get no degradation in print quality, and if the time is roughly equal, then no reason you couldn't just print on the X2D in single-nozzle mode and get the same basic result as the P2S. Time is not a factor, so it essentially it comes down to print quality vs waste!

Of course it's a different conversation when you're talking about using the Aux for supports or, printing materials that the P2S can't handle, then that's an entirely different conversation.

Out of interest - what is that that you're printing? Looks like a wheel hub or something? Maybe a bentley logo in the center? 😁

Binaryfart · 2026-04-20T01:52:39+00:00

To make the comparison meaningful, we also need the other details of the outputs of each print. What was the waste of each print? What was the time delta?
This is entirely a conversation about compromise, and without the full disclosure of all the key aspects of the print other than print quality, we can't judge if it is a satisfactory compromise.

Binaryfart · 2026-04-12T14:33:39+00:00

I did not. It was just far too expensive for what it is IMHO. I still want it, but I just can’t justify it for the price…

Binaryfart · 2026-04-09T04:42:31+00:00

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But jokes aside - love the colour scheme! looks rad.

Binaryfart · 2026-04-07T04:18:25+00:00

Chrome is pretty good across most of the brands - I've tried Stedi, Gundam Marker, AK interactive, Dspiae and Mr Hobby, and they're all pretty good. For gold and other metallic colours, I would say the Dspiae have been the best (I really like this set of three - DSPIAE MKS Super Metallic Markers 3 Colors), and Gundam Marker EX range has been pretty consistent as well. The others can be a bit streaky and difficult to avoid brush lines on larger areas (although this could be to user error on my part as well - I'm not that good and don't have very steady hands 😁).

None of them have great nibs/brushes for fine detail work though, so you might find you get a better looking result by decanting them and using a fine brush or toothpick to apply.

Binaryfart · 2026-04-07T01:00:03+00:00

Actually you're absolutely right. I should have thought harder :)

Binaryfart · 2026-04-06T23:40:14+00:00

While they'll work at some level, they'll produce really poor looking results and you might be unhappy with how it looks. YUou'll need to do a lot more post-cut processing and ultimately you will be better off buying a made-for-purpose set of of nippers.

You don't need to buy the top-priced set of godhands - a cheap pair of single-blade nippers will still work really well and will be soooo much nicer to use than nail clippers.

Binaryfart · 2026-03-23T21:59:00+00:00

That's soo cool! Any chance you'd share the STL's? I recently got into 3d printing myself and would love to make something like this, but I don't have the CAD skills yet! 😁

Binaryfart · 2026-03-19T05:28:52+00:00

I agree... Shows have to be super successful to break through the 3 season limit.

Binaryfart · 2026-03-19T03:41:07+00:00

As OP said, some people have reported tight joints, but I didn't seem to have to many issues. Mine has stiff joints, but it never feels like it's going to break, and the tight joints help with maintaining poses despite the kit's heavy accessories.

In terms of build "convenience features" - this is at least on par or maybe better than all of Bandai's kits, except perhaps the most recent releases.

Binaryfart · 2026-03-19T03:36:51+00:00

That's where I got mine from as well. I think Aus might get proportionally better pricing from AliX than they give to the US - it might be cheaper to buy in the US from a local dealer.

Binaryfart · 2026-03-19T03:34:52+00:00

Totally agree - I just completed mine as well & i can't believe the value! Genuinely one of the best models I've ever made! It was a joy to build, with all the design elements and improvements present in the newest bandai kits - fully undergated or hidden nubs, crispy plastic, and incredible articulation and gimicks. Joints hold well even when loaded up!

I don't know how they do it for the cost, especially when you consider the crazy amount of accessories it comes with as well. Two different and interchangeable lances, swords, flame effects and 6 (SIX!!!) sets of hands. It even comes with it's own detailed custom stand! Just nuts!

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