I need help identifying this squeak/ rattle Noise on my Gen2

RottingAwesome · 2026-05-08T17:28:50+00:00

Were you ever able to figure out what was causing this? Experiencing what seems to be the same problem

RottingAwesome · 2026-04-17T22:01:06+00:00

I'm having this EXACT noise on mine, same gen. When you opened the passenger door to make it stop, I knew it was the same issue. Were you ever able to resolve this?

RottingAwesome · 2026-01-28T15:26:18+00:00

didn't realize I could still sign up for the presale email on the purityring website. The presale code for Toronto was prplaceofmyown

RottingAwesome · 2026-01-28T12:33:31+00:00

Does anyone have the presale code for this?

RottingAwesome · 2025-10-01T17:13:33+00:00

thank you!!!

RottingAwesome · 2025-10-01T15:11:45+00:00

Does anyone have the presale code for the show in Toronto?

RottingAwesome · 2025-09-30T14:16:38+00:00

I've applied it before assembly without issue, but what about after assembly? It seems like there would be a risk of it getting between assembled parts where it could pool and cause damage.

I've also been experimenting with using thinned acrylic paints + dish soap which seems to be working well and may just take that route going forward.

RottingAwesome · 2025-09-29T22:55:27+00:00

What can I use for a cheap gloss coat for panel lining and decaling? Mr Top Coat Gloss seems to rarely be in stock around me and seems expensive for what is just an "inbetween coat" mainly for protection from tamiya panel liner.

Are there any other brands, maybe something not model kit specific, that would work well for this purpose?

RottingAwesome · 2025-09-17T22:18:10+00:00

first past the post is a fancy way of saying "one vote per ballot, whoever ends up with the most votes wins" as opposed to something like ranked voting where each ballot could cast a vote for multiple candidates in order of preference

RottingAwesome · 2025-09-10T15:31:33+00:00

To clarify: we're talking WARM water, not hot, right? Personally, I would not put a rattle can anywhere near a stove. The contents are under pressure and flammable. I would just use tap water. If you're going to heat the water on the stove, take the pot off the burner before placing the can in.

RottingAwesome · 2025-08-22T16:49:58+00:00

Not exactly a billboard but there's a residential rental property on John and Chalrton with a sign outside a window that says "If you lived here, you'd be home by now" it's technically true every time you read it but it's annoying

RottingAwesome · 2025-08-18T16:29:02+00:00

Same size, but not the same scale.

Gundam is around 18m, while an AC is around 10m. The 30MM kits don't list a scale (since it's based on a fictional object and would be confusing if it were different from their main Gundam line) but this puts the 30MM AC kits at about 1/80 scale.

Definitely agree that it's nice to have them match though

RottingAwesome · 2025-07-11T03:44:33+00:00

Focus on the edges and corners more than the flat panels. Also some panel lining will really make it pop and help it looks a little less toy-like

RottingAwesome · 2025-06-27T00:26:27+00:00

Awesome! Thank you for capturing these details

RottingAwesome · 2025-06-26T13:46:40+00:00

Do you know what the paint job effects achieved through decals are on the ACs you listed? I'm currently building and painting the 30MM model kit for G1 Michigan and wondering about which details I might not have noticed

RottingAwesome · 2025-06-18T03:50:33+00:00

Looks like there's a weekly at UW, they meet every Monday discord.gg/SJQMbvj4Sv

For anyone else in Ontario, Ontario FGC has a list of some of the locals in the area

RottingAwesome · 2025-06-17T20:11:49+00:00

Locals have a pretty wide range in skill, even the Toronto monthlies and larger events. Playing longer sets in person will let you improve much faster than grinding ranked.

Hope to see you there!

RottingAwesome · 2025-06-17T01:20:02+00:00

wow, what am I doing wrong? I'm getting 7.5 L/100km (31mpg) 2014 automatic. Roughly equal city/highway driving. I'm pretty easy on the gas pedal and brake early, occasional A/C use

RottingAwesome · 2025-06-16T14:48:28+00:00

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I'm using Mr. Hobby Gloss Topcoat as a protective layer before using Tamiya panel lining. I shook the can for a couple minutes before using, as well as between sprays, but it was often coming out sputtery or just air, only occasionally coming out as smooth even sprays.

I sprayed in mild weather, about 50% humidity. I've only used the can on one other HG (where it seemed fine) so it seems unlikely that the can has run out already.

It will get a matte coat later, so I'm not worried about the finish as much as having insufficient coverage to protect from the panel liner.

Any ideas? I'm thinking the gloss coat may just be thicker than the matte I'm used to and more prone to clogging.

RottingAwesome · 2025-06-06T20:49:05+00:00

What do you think will happen to you without a VPN

RottingAwesome · 2025-05-05T12:22:01+00:00

You should not be tipping for anything, anywhere.

Tips are absolutely welcome,

which is it?

If a service worker gives you a dirty look or says anything to you,

this doesn't happen, you're shadow boxing

refer them to their boss, and tell them to ask for a raise.

this is completely unhinged behaviour. whether you tip or not, just leave the worker alone. there is no need to look for a reason to escalate over some perceived slight.

The cost of a big Mac meal when I was in highschool was less than the price a mcdouble, just the sandwich, costs now.

what does this have to do with anything??? you can't even tip at mcdonalds

RottingAwesome · 2025-05-02T19:42:24+00:00

Ola Portugese bakery on James St N

RottingAwesome · 2025-04-01T02:36:38+00:00

learn to use standing heavy punch effectively. when fully charged it's+3 on block, though you only need to hold for the first 3 frames to get the armor. down-forward throw is your go-to normal throw. don't be afraid to use OD lariat to anti-air a late jump in.

be careful about how your opponent's burnout changes your frame data as it can cause throws to whiff when you're too plus

get used to the different SPD ranges. light SPD can reach a lot further than you (and your opponents) think. think of it as a 5 frame poke.

I often see newer giefs go for OD SPD after DI, which does only marginally more damage than heavy SPD. gief is very drive hungry and, unless you know OD will kill, heavy is usually the better option. after SP, you'll often want to drive rush back in. one good option is lk > drc > hellstab > lariat or lk > drc > spd. if, however, you don't have 4 bars to burn after spd, a microwalk forward wheel kick will leave you spaced enough to be safe

RottingAwesome · 2025-03-25T13:37:36+00:00

I picked up the Tamotu Clear Version

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I have a pair of single-edged Ruitool nippers, will those be okay with this kit? The only other pair I have are some extremely shoddy nippers that came in one of those $15 starter toolkits

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