-=READ THE GUIDES=-Welcome to the Gunpla/Plamo General!For those new, please read our guides. We have many resources available to help you in many different aspects of the hobby. They're here for you!For the unclear, "plamo" is short for "plastic model". "Gunpla" is thus short for "Gundam plastic model". Many different kinds of models are built here, ranging from mecha to planes, cars, musume, you name it! If you're new, you're gonna screw up. Don't worry! If you're seasoned, don't make the newbies worry!And don't forget to report shitposting and spam. The mods don't browse /m/ too often, so it's up to YOU to help keep our general clean and civil!>Why won't anyone answer my question?Be more specific, and try to provide clear images if you can.>Why are my pictures sideways?4chan strips EXIF data when images are uploaded, including the orientation tag if it's from your phone. To fix it save out your images separately, or use an app that will rotate and save the images for you.One easy to use app that works well on Android:play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobilephotoresizer-=THE GUIDES=->Gelgoog Guy's gunpla guide:gunpla.buyfags.moe>Funaka's gunpla guides:Building Gunpla: files.catbox.moe/fj5azc.pdfScratchbuilding: files.catbox.moe/2d9ppa.pdf>Falldog's gunpla guide:otakurevolution.com/content/laymans-gunpla-guide>A guide to other types of plamo:mediafire.com/file/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa>Saintism's gunpla photography guide:saint-ism.com/category/gunpla/photography-=OTHER RESOURCES=->Gundam lineart (There's a lot!):pastebin.com/22jyPB6q>Dalong's gunpla reviews and documentation:dalong.net>Schizophonic's gunpla/plamo reviews:schizophonic9-2.com>KenBill Blog's gunpla/plamo reviews:blog.kenbill.com>Past Groupbuilds:flickr.com/photos/197891373@N06>Monthly Restock List:old.reddit.com/r/gunpla/1n0pstzPrior thread: >>23503718
-= BIOMECHA GROUPBUILD =-Build a mecha/cyborg with a visibly biological component integrated into the machine. This can include:>Mecha that naturally have some sort of organic component to them (Evangelions, Aura Battlers, etc)>Mecha that have organic elements attached/fused to them, willingly or otherwise>Cyborgs, androids, and human with mechanical attachments/enhancements (Robocop, Kamen Rider, mecha musume, etc)Send your entries to gunplaplamo@gmail.com with at least 5 photos of your finished build along with any WIP photos and a description of your entry.START - 8/12/25END - 11/30/25
Post your WIPs!
Trying to get away from using Tamiya/Gundam Markers for panel lining, does anyone have have reccomendations? So far the 'front runner' is trying out Vallejo Model Wash, but I have no idea how well it works for lining Gunpla.
>>23511005safest option since that thing is water based, only downside is it dries much slower and more annoying to clean. You can also try the off brand enamel washes, or make your own using oil paint and mineral spirits.
>>23510991MK-V is so cool.
>>23511005AK does water based panel liners. It can still crack plastic if you do it after assembly like a tard
I'm interested in this.the only chinese model kit I want
>>23511071>water based panel liners>It can still crack plasticSo it's enamel then and not water based.
>>23511099My bad, it is enamel. A dude kept saying it was water based so I believed him since I never bothered to check until now
What are the chances of this ever getting a model kit? Yes, I'm aware there's a Chinese rip-off but it looks like shit and I'm not interested at all.
>>23511153Chinese kai looks like shit only because the original design is an ugly mess by itself
>>23511158Your opinion is wrong
name the kit
>>23511169RG Zeta
>>23511169RG Hi-NuSazabi Ver KaMGEX Strike Freedom
>>23511173>Sazabi Ver KaI didn't have any of those issues with mine but it's been a long time since I built mine.
>>23511197He's clearly trolling, those are like the top 3 r/gpg approved kits
>>23511169IMS Bang
>>23511202Oh okay, because I was about to echo that anon and say my Sazabi Ver.Ka doesn't have any of those issues either. Its very solid and tight, especially for a kit of its considerable size.
>>23511202I wasn't positive because I built the MGEX and it meets two of the criteria. Some of the gold is also poor plastic quality.
>>23511219gold plastic is just brittle in general.
>>23511005Why are you trying to? Tamiya is easy to use, cheap, and won't break your plastic if you use it correctly (which isn't hard)
>>23511292Because it DID break the plastic.And if "using it correctly" means doing a gloss coat first, then why not just buy panel liners that don't crack plastic in the first place.
>>23511323"Using it correctly" means just don't let it pool inside the joints. Use it on unassembled parts if you're paranoid and it'll never crack your plastic.
This kit is ALMOST good. the base design is really good, but unfortunately Zhang's DNA made them add too many "extras"
>>23511344this is gyobu on retard steroids. It's really bad. I do agree with you the base design would be good.
>>23511153>>23511158>>23511160The original drawing is a bulky mess, so the Chang version is accurate in that respect
>>23511344Valkyrie is much better, but still too busy.
>>23511323I don't gloss coat and have never cracked anything. I even do it on assembled PS parts without issue. Just do it on unassembled parts if they directly link to ABS. Also wipe it off with a paper towel if you accidentally put a shit ton on. You want to go light as it will save you effort cleaning it off later anyway.Also if it matters I remove excess with an eraser about 10-15 minutes after it is applied. I only occasionally panel line on the runners, pretty much only when I'm feeling too lazy to clip/sand but want to make progress.
>>23511169In my own experience, MG GP01fb
>>23511357I love how it's basically an Astraea III with no GN drives
>>23511366I’ve heard the GP01 is one of the most abysmal MG kits out there. There’s a reason it’s one of the cheapest kits, no one wants it.
How's MG F91? I'm interested but it feels too small and plain.
>>23511381It's good, got a lot of fun moving parts and applying dry transfers feels nice because they go on flat surfaces
>>23511381It is as big as RG Sazabi. It is definitely still big, just not as gigantic as your typical early UC MG
>>23511394I guess it's not so plain with all the decals
>>23511400You should settle for Chinese OCs if you don't want plain looking robots.
>>23511400imo having just shoulder decals is enough to make it come together nicely
>>23511401There's always a middle ground, like that Sazabi in your pic
>5 MG + 1 SD on my backlog for 2025>6 MG on my wishlist for 2026nyoo... my money is gone...
who needs spoons when 30MM exists
>>23511381It's one of my favorite kits I've built honestly. Light decals+topcoat really make it pop.
>>23511344the front-skirt subarms are pure sex
i want to paint a part black and i also have a black primerthere is no point in painting black paint over the black primer right? or is there?
>>23511381Surprisingly good, if we're talking about the 1.0, honestly I don't think it even needed the 2.0 its really good despite its age, but the 2.0 is a marked improvement and would recommend that one over the 1.0 if you're looking for an MG F91.Also F91 so tiny, I never realizied just how smol he is, he's like HG nu gundam size.
>>23511407Lol, RG Sazabi got greebled as shit. Mechs always look better when they look abit plain. Not literall blob kinda of plain, but keep the surface details to the moderate amount.
>>23511435They work as test dummies but abit invasive since they are almost as big as average AU HGs.
>>23511467Primer is usually matte finish wise. So if you want gloss you need to paint over it
>>23511500Who cares about what you want, it's my toy and I will do whatever I want with it.
>>23511549I will find your toys and cum on it. And you will sit there watching.
>>23511554oh yeah, well I'll find his toys and lick your cum off.
>>23511086Its caught my eye too, likley will grab it at some point. Possibly the Vampire mech from the same line too if it ever actually gets made
>>23511366Try the RG, it’s brutal but looks pristine
>>23511563Didn’t the Chinkinos find a way to upscale RG’s?
>>23511467No, it looks fine with black primer
>>23511554/gpg/ isn't really beating the gay allegations.
>>23511351>>23511466>Ippei Gyoubu designs an Advanced Hazelalso i just noticed the shield. the grenade launchers make it look silly lmao.
>>23511086I'm getting this. Probably won't put most of the shit on it, the base unit itself looks good enough.
>>23511597name?
>>23511605Daiblos Core - Kishin Colada from Earnestcore Craft.
>>23511609>10k yen
Lobster mode lol
Are the bootleg HG Efreet good? Might grab them all to learn some weathering or battle damage. Also is the exam version only available in metallic gloss color?
>>23511172I think its about time for an RG 2.0 Zeta.
I just wish Bandai would give up on including transforming gimmicks. I just want a really fucking good Zeta kit that doesn't need to worry about accommodating the stupid Waverider mode.
>>23511626Why? Theres nothing wrong with the 1985 version.
>>23511631>I just want a really fucking good Zeta kitZeta Ver Ka already exists bro
propsperity upon the house of gyoubu
>>23511626
>I want it to respect the artist's artwork>NO NOT LIKE THAT, IT'S TOO GREEBLED.There really is no winning.
>>23511642You can unironically throw any and all posts that say "greeble" in the trash.
>>23511618Parts fitment issues but they're servicable with some cement. The Star Efreets have super tight joints while the XYS Nacht's arms tend to pop off from the shoulder joints which is super annoying during posing
>>23511642>skinned Sazabi
>>23511642That's not the right artist doe
I respect Zak's strength, but not his build critique and judging
>>23511642That's the inner frame.
>>23511642>Not by IzubuchiTry harder
>>235116392012 has closed fist. 2017 has lego hands. Hmmm something went terribly wrong here.
>>2351165930 minute brothers
>>23511642Very nice, very cool. Now post the right artist.
>>235116852012 is the RG dipshit.
>>23511656>>23511680>>23511690>>23511676>That's not the right artist!>Thats the innerframe!Sounds like heavy coping.
>>23511645You can't make me stop mocking Chang.
>>23511690This looks bad though.
>>23511711Sorry, Gyobuslurper, but Sazabi is Izubuchi's child.
Don't care.I will NEVER buy a gbitch kit.I will NEVER buy a gcucks kit.I WILL buy more Wing kits.I WILL buy more Seed kits.I WILL buy more IBO kits.I WILL buy X kits (when I'm in the mood for it).
>>23511634>Theres nothing wrong with the 1985 versionJust needs the neck cutting off from the head and replacing with a decent balljoint tbf
>>23511636This. It's solid, poses nicely, reasonably detailed, and is anime accurate outside of the vortex generators on the chest.
>>23511634I can see some potential in 85 kit, but it still needs improvement in sculpture. Atleast try to catch up with the boomers.
>>23511748I don't remember the Zeta having a horse face
>>23511748I like the proportions and aesthetics of the RG way more than the MG ver ka.
>>23511752The long face came from this head design Sunrise used as reference for the animation.
Perfection.
>>23511759RGs aren't meant to be anime accurate. Liking it better is just preference.
>>23511759we really do have some mentally handicapped people in this general
>>23511792>I like A design more than B design>durr, mental retardation?
Recently dug out an old MG Turn A and Victory-Dash from before I knew how to panel line correctly or apply decals well. Checked the Victory's box and found the decals decomposed.Is there any good way of cleaning a lot of hard stuck on dust/air pollution (ultrasonic cleaner with pure water?) or should I just buy replacement kits to do correctly.
>>23511768Good proportions for the Sazabi 2.0 MG
>>23511792a lot of MG fans are demoralized because of the drip feed Bandai has done with the kits over the last decade, so they lash out at any perceived threat to the MG line
>>23511752The Gundam Lindwurn has a smaller Zeta face that is a good replacement for the Zeta Ver Ka longface
>>23511659>malesDisguisting
>>23510698It is, but still!>>23510703Oh. Well, I guess that fixes everything! I don't know why the preorder price for it is so expensive compared to other EGs though. Are we even getting beam sabers?
>>23510934I should really look into koto girlpla but they're expensive. I should just pick a favorite and get just that, I think. But so many of them look good!>>23511189Oh.
>>23511827not a fan of it. it's kinda like how RG Nu looks off because it doesn't have the iconic long face.
>>23511005Just learn to make your own enamel washes. 5:1 mineral spirits to enamel paint, drip it on top of a gloss coat and clean up after it dries.
>>23511822MG got abit too romanticized by alot of anons here. All i care about is big models with more defined sculpt. MG, Non Grade, Re100, whatever, just make them big.
>>23511849It doesn't look like that in the lineart though.
>>23511153It's more likely that Chang will make a kit based on the Metal RD like they did with the Hi-Nu and Destiny than Bandai touching this thing, especially in 1/100.
>>23511752It's because you're a contrarian retard.
>>23511870Its proportions are surprisingly lanky here. Though I'm not sure if lanky is the word I want to use.
>>23511885Most of the original lineart & animation had awful inconsistent scale and yeah they often looked stretched or lanky. The same person could draw the same unit 5 times and each time something would be different about it. It's why the lineart & anime accuracy retards are so annoying to listen to. Even when something is as accurate as possible, they'll still find something to cry about because being a miserable fuck is their whole personality.
>That will be 60 bucks + shipping.This is criminal.
>>23511634I just built that one, it wasn't fun. The kits before snapfit parts are a pain.
>>23511898" Lineart accuracy " is abit disingenious as a discussion. What people most of the time wanted to say is how they expect modelkits to deliver the best traits from the lineart to the kit. HG Reben Wolf is one of those case where you wish they had done it closer to the lineart, you don't expect everything to look the same, but the head design is such a huge missed opportunity.
>>23511898I'm not saying it negatively, just generally. I'm reminded of the G-Saviour designs, though of course this came first. Also reminds me somewhat of anon's RX-78-2 for the groupbuild with human arms and legs.
>>23511626>Zeta RG 2.0I think Bandai will definitely go bulky with the proportions, after all the complaints about the fragility of the 1.0
>>23511920It looks nice for being 40 years old tho. Didn't realize they had that kind of mould quality back then.
>>23511950Good, Zeta should have some meat on its bones.
>>23511970Looks subpar compares to what came several years prior. 1977 kit btw.
>>23511970Molds are almost literally ancient technology. What's newer is injecting multiple colors to get parts separation into a singular part. I think a lot of people are under the impression that bandai invented the wheel when they made the wheel fancier, maybe more efficient at best.
>>23512014The British invented this wheel. But not many people here want to talk about it.
>>23512014>maybe more efficient at bestlmao. No idea why this board has such a problem admitting that Bandai has had a massive impact on model kit tech. Making an accurate mould is much easier when the kit is static. It becomes substantially more difficult when it has to also have a wide range of articulation and snap fit.
>>23512017>Frog Penguin>isn't a frog>isn't a penguinWhat is their fucking problem?
>>235111530stop asking
>>23512032>Making an accurate mould is much easier when the kit is static. It becomes substantially more difficult when it has to also have a wide range of articulation and snap fit.They couldn't make it accurate when their kits had as much articulation as a Tamiya tank. If anything, Bandai learnt from Tamiya alot on how to make their models look more detailed and sharper.>ArticulationAction figures and transforming toys exist outside of Bandai's influences. Articulated modelkits just use them as a basis.
>>23512046Wow, you're telling me that the comapny that had less experience had to learn from the company with more experience. Crazy revelation there.>Action figures and transforming toys exist outside of Bandai's influences.We're talking about model kits, not toys. Of course articulating toys exist, they're much easier to make compared to something that is split into hundreds of small parts that have to fit together with pressure alone.
>>23512032>It becomes substantially more difficult when it has to also have a wide range of articulation and snap fit.I dunno man, injection molding parts has been around for a long time. Kind of how a shit ton of machines are made.
>>23512042Bandai are lucky the Chinese haven't figured out that all their kits don't need to come with 47 spikes.
>>23512054>they're much easier to make compared to something that is split into hundreds of small parts that have to fit together with pressure alone.Snapfit is not something Bandai invented. Lego did ( alledgedly idk ) and arguably what taught Bandai how to make their kits in the first place.
>>23512057>I dunno man, injection molding parts has been around for a long time.I never said it didn't. I'm saying people here can't admit the influence bandai has had specifically on the model kit industry. Saying Bandai made things more efficient at best is insane.>Kind of how a shit ton of machines are made.Sorry, I forgot about all the snapfit machinery out there. Brb, gonna go snapfit my new lawnmower.
>>23512063>Snapfit is not something Bandai invented.And I never said they did but they're absolutely the best producer of snap kit models by far and they have introduced the most innovations to that sector.
>>23512063It's incredibly disingenuous to compare snapfit model kits to legos.
>>23512066>Brb, gonna go snapfit my new lawnmower.They essentially are. No glue required, you just pin the parts with rivets.
>>23512073They are pretty much 2 sides of the same coins. Alot of models are still using ABS.
>>23512080It's incredibly disingenuous to compare bricks to gunpla since the gunpla has to be engineered on every level to fit together well and articulate and the bricks are just bricks rearranged into different static shapes.
>>23512042>pisses off the b*ndai paypiggieskek, based golden warrior
>>23512083Then you haven't touch enough lego lol. They do have articulated parts, especially robot and characters. If you count their distant cousin, Bionicles then they are just 1 step away from becoming snapfit modelkits. Assembly toys were what caused the creation of snapfit plamo, something children and newcomers can approach without blinding themselves with superglue.
Are we still pretending gunpla AREN'T toys?
>>23512097Literally no one has said that.
Disappointing piece of shit
>>23512103It's basically just a blocky Zaku. MG when?
>>23512106MG Hizack exists. Bandai can just reuse that and slap some new armor parts on. But with the current phase, probably never ever.
>>23512054The only influence bandai has had is the popularisation of articulated mecha kits and the way that they're engineered. Otherwise when it comes to molding tech bandai is just repurposing existing tech from other industries (multicolour from toy+packaging) or what was started to be adopted at the same time (slide molding)
>>23512103weird how this thing had a bootleg announced like an year ago I think it must've been shitcanned
>>23512116It has such a wacky engineering. The upper body is tight and rock solid. But the bottom half uses floppy polycaps that you cannot do anything about it. One of the kit that angers me.
>>23512121For as much as I don't think Bandai gets credit for things they should, they make an equal amount of decisions that make very little sense. This kit having polycaps when we know they're capable of making HGs without them is one of those decisions. The new Zirius kit is the same, it uses polycaps and has a bunch of hollow parts.
>>23512130Polycaps is a budget cut. They generally have better fitment due to the material being rubbery soft. But as a result, very rare for a kit with pc joints to be rock solid.
>>23512130After seeing it had polycaps and may have a breakage issue on the hip it kinda killed any desire to buy it. I love the Zirius's design but it's reminding me of how halfassed the Tristan kit was all those years ago.
>>23512130>bunch of hollow partsAny reports of breakage?
>>23512144MechaGaikotsu did a video on it and one of his hip joints snapped. He was able to fix it but he it happened after reposing it like twice.
>>23512103I like mine. No real issues.
>>23512149Let's be real, Gaikotsu is not a very bright example on how to handle a kit.
>>23512138I would have been with you in the past on it being a budget thing but it's $36/¥2970. We've had recent HG kits around the same price that didn't use polycaps or have hollow parts. Granted, this kit has a bit more plastic than the usual HG and it's thankfully sticker free other than the usual green camera stickers and the eyes.>>23512144The hollow parts are on the optional armour pieces for the light armour mode.
>>23512155true and yet he doesn't actually break many kits so might be something wrong
>>23512155Given he couldn't find anyone else with the issue, I'm betting it was just a QC issue with an air bubble stuck in that area. He didn't show the runner, but I bet those parts are near the end of that part of the mold's flow path so it would get pushed along.
>>23512160I'm not talking about the kit's price, it is just Bandai being greedy piece of shit. They want to make cheap to produce kits and sell them with above average price, too.
>>23512155>gunpla meli video review of the HG Master Gundam>she fucking breaks his face on camera by not knowing how to handle ittrannykotsu and her are the reason I don't watch kit "reviewers" anymore. When I want to check if a kit is nice or not, I go on dalong or watch a speed build on mute.
zakuaurelius breaks kits too
>>23512182He breaks alot of 1/1 perfect grade human.
MG Spoon friends...
>>23512191Finally, spoon is plamo officially.
>>23512191>>23512194https://figsoku.net/blog-entry-475448.html
Have the Zhangs developed any polycaps that are more durable than the Bandai provided ones?
>>23512194I bought that angel. She cute.
>>23512199>>23512194cute
>>23512203chang will sometimes undercut corporate greed by providing a higher quality product - sometimes out of spite. bandai's goals are typically profit at the end of the day hence why they still produce low quality shit like RG Akatsuki. Or why new MGs don't come with the extra pilot figure any longer.
>>23512191way too much greeble. doesn't respect the artist's wishes at all.
>>23512233A complete violation of the lineart, much less the animation.
>>23512233>>23512251It looks different in every scene. Give them a bit of liberty in bringing it to the 3D space.
>>23512233if these were aoz you'd pogface at it
>>23512191New Amplified spoons?
>>23512058Kekw
>>23512103>P Bandai exclusive>$100 + scalper taxFuck, thats a nice looking Zak though.
>>23512103Mine is fine, idk what your problem is
>>23512382"Mine is fine", said the guy who likes spaghetti
anything good?
>>23512393Alot of slops there
>>23512393i started swinging at my screen uncontrolably
>>23512393Everything you like
>>23512393I would grab that mgex,.
>>23512423Where'd you get the-o at?
>>23512434gundamextra. I think east coast stores will probably be getting their stock over the week so if you want one then I'd keep an eye out there
>>23512439I preordered mine from USAGS so that checks out. Thanks for the info.
>>23512393RG Zeong is great.
this is not a very good gunpla year
>>23512477Last good Gunpla year was 2018. 2019, max.
>>23512393anything from Seed
Aside from G Gundam, what's a kit that doesn't exist, but everyone wants?
>>23511379IME, the leg frame pieces got stress marks and the v-fin broke just from snapping them off the sprews, the feet never went together correctly, the pegs for connecting the upper torso to the core fighter on mine were flat-out missing, and the backpack never went on right either
>>23511470The 1.0 already had a complete inner frame, the old school elbow rotation joint, and you could separate the fingers on the hands to be individually articulated
>>23512393Hyaku Shiki 2.0, and Gundam 3.0 are some of the best MGsRG Zeong is a great kitPGU Gundam is expensive but the current pinnacle of bandai's engineering.
>>23512501Personal taste: Xeku Zwei, Queen Mantha, Nero, Nouvel GM, Zolo.
>>23512477It's been a great plamo year. Sorry for all the bandaibabies, it must be hard only getting 1 good model a year lol
>>23512501Noin's Taurus. Any modern Big Zam release.
>>23512501Virgo
Who the fuck shipped that shit like that? Chinks are like that retarded? Did you pay 2$ shipping or some shit? Did you miraculous built the chink kshatriya?
>>23512523Postal workers are humans too and they also want a piece of that snap action
>>23512527Yes I know that but that kshatriya came in chink walmart bags or some shit
>>23512511Fingers on the F91? Those must be tiny.
>>23512523theres the possibility they changed the packaging to lie to customs so they can pocket some of the import tax money
>>23512540I thought people stopped being able to do that like 10 yesrs ago when they started tracking everything
>>23512501>>23512501Anything from Gaia Gear.
>>23512501Ex-S Ver Ka.
>>23512501Master grade zok
>>23512501RG hyaku shiki
>>23512544thats why some of the shipping says no boxit makes tracking difficult when the invoice says ""sprues for repair"" and the box is a bunch of plastic sprues
>>23512501PG GM
>>23512501PGU Sazabi
>>23512560it will happen eventually
>>23512564Right after RG Zeta 2.0 and The O for sure.
>>23512563I don't want this.
>>23512564*monskey's paw's finger curlsGranted, but it's (at the least) as bad as the RG Akatsuki
>>23512501i feel like anything AoZ would be welcomed herei want more MAs. maybe even the ships.a 1/3000 of gadelaza would be nice, it would be like 10cm long
>>23512570You do, your wallet is just protesting.
>>23512573Bandai is dumb but I don't think they're dumb to the point of messing up one of the most beloved Char suits.
>>23512199>>23512194>>23512191oh yeah im getting this
BR anon here.Kits still cost double here because of super import taxes.Next year we have presidential elections so the government might offer temporary discounts or incentives, making kits more accessible.
>>23512501OZ-12SMS Taurus and some other tako units from the universe that haven't been made yet. Also an Geara Zulu MG would be nice and some aerial zaku from UC. Also official MG Kshatriya and could be a PG Z'Gok
>>23512625>PG Z'GokSorry I meant to say PG Zok
Kino.
Cringe.
are there any alternative parts I could buy for these. I'm not really a zeon suit design style fan so I've never encountered them before
>>23512636 >>23512645these are cringethis >>23512194 is kino
