Off Topic Discussion Megathread

[Illmaeran]

A small one, years and years ago. Wasn't very impressed. The transformation made it kinda fiddly and fragile. A larger kit could probably manage better tolerances, but I'm not that into Macross (and I won't buy Robotech because screw Harmony Gold), so I haven't kept up with them since then.

Incidentally, I also can't recommend Kotobukiya's Armored Core kits unless you're willing to put in a lot of work. They're very prone to a lot of very tiny parts that fall off or break if you look at it funny, and the joints don't really hold up over time.

I build a lot of Warhammer 40K models; tiny fiddly bits are something I'm used to. I'm sitting on 10-15 (can't remember) Macross models of various complexity that I snagged when I lived in Japan but haven't built them as I'm waiting to get a house and a proper display unit to keep the cats from eating them. LOL. I'm also hoping that practicing on 40K models will get me skilled enough to not screw up the Macross ones as I won't be able to get more for a while.

Do you ever paint your models? If so, how do you do it? What products do you use? I typically use Citadel brand mini paints though an air brush for base coating, then a brush for the smaller parts/details. I recently got some AK Interactive streaking grime and rust effect paint to add that extra touch of battle worn and grim dark.

I feel you regarding H.G., ick. I'm not a fan of Gundam, so we're even. I don't know why, it's a good series and the models are amazing. I even lived in the city where Bandai HQ is and saw tons of Gundam models at hobby conventions and local stores. They just never grabbed me. I do enjoy seeing your efforts though, please keep updating us!

Regards,
IQ

[Illmaeran]

I build a lot of Warhammer 40K models; tiny fiddly bits are something I'm used to. I'm sitting on 10-15 (can't remember) Macross models of various complexity that I snagged when I lived in Japan but haven't built them as I'm waiting to get a house and a proper display unit to keep the cats from eating them. LOL. I'm also hoping that practicing on 40K models will get me skilled enough to not screw up the Macross ones as I won't be able to get more for a while.

Do you ever paint your models? If so, how do you do it? What products do you use? I typically use Citadel brand mini paints though an air brush for base coating, then a brush for the smaller parts/details. I recently got some AK Interactive streaking grime and rust effect paint to add that extra touch of battle worn and grim dark.

I feel you regarding H.G., ick. I'm not a fan of Gundam, so we're even. I don't know why, it's a good series and the models are amazing. I even lived in the city where Bandai HQ is and saw tons of Gundam models at hobby conventions and local stores. They just never grabbed me. I do enjoy seeing your efforts though, please keep updating us!

I got mistaken for being German once by an Italian man on a transatlantic flight to Frankfurt. He tried speaking to me in German, and I barely know any lol.

My former employer used to distribute a product made by a German company. When the owner came out to visit for a trade show he told me I looked very English. Dude was spot on. I couldn't be more British outside of being born there.

[TheMightyMollusk]

I build a lot of Warhammer 40K models; tiny fiddly bits are something I'm used to. I'm sitting on 10-15 (can't remember) Macross models of various complexity that I snagged when I lived in Japan but haven't built them as I'm waiting to get a house and a proper display unit to keep the cats from eating them. LOL. I'm also hoping that practicing on 40K models will get me skilled enough to not screw up the Macross ones as I won't be able to get more for a while.

Do you ever paint your models? If so, how do you do it? What products do you use? I typically use Citadel brand mini paints though an air brush for base coating, then a brush for the smaller parts/details. I recently got some AK Interactive streaking grime and rust effect paint to add that extra touch of battle worn and grim dark.

I feel you regarding H.G., ick. I'm not a fan of Gundam, so we're even. I don't know why, it's a good series and the models are amazing. I even lived in the city where Bandai HQ is and saw tons of Gundam models at hobby conventions and local stores. They just never grabbed me. I do enjoy seeing your efforts though, please keep updating us!

Regards,
IQ

I like some of the lore behind 40K for it's sheer over-the-top insanity, but I've never gotten into the game. I already play Magic, I can't afford two expensive tabletop games, haha.

I don't have very steady hands, so I don't usually paint much beyond panel lines and small details. I've thought about doing more custom work (had an idea to turn a Sengoku Astray into Ravana, for example), but haven't worked up the nerve to try it yet. (Also, the Sengoku Astray was supposed to be in stock in February, but the world's crazy these days, so....) Mostly I just use standard Gundam Markers.

I'm honestly not much into the main Universal Century Gundam series. The timeline's kind of a mess, the designs can get very samey or just kinda cluttered and awkward (especially Zeta-era designs), and overall it just doesn't hold my interest much. I prefer the alternate timelines like G Gundam, Wing, or Seed. The Build series (Build Fighters, Build Divers, and their sequels and spinoffs) have some great over-the-top custom designs of older mechs, although the kits can be a bit of a mixed bag if the base kit is too old.