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Valzaan
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Feb 13, 2017
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I like these models but I have been holding out due to concerns of painting them poorly. Has anyone found these difficult to paint or does the larger size of these make the details easier? I used to dabble in 40k models but they were so tiny that I was rarely happy with the end result. Thanks in advance for any responses!
DrThrob
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Feb 13, 2017
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ValzaanThey are larger and easier to paint. I paint D&D figures and these are much, much easier.
funkotron77
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Feb 13, 2017
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ValzaanMaster Grade kits are big enough and have enough color separation that you don't have to do anything really and they will look impressive. Having said that, a few quick additions will make the kits pop a lot more with very little work (panel lining, painting small details, flat/gloss coat). Painting and fixing up a whole kit is not hard either but it is the extra step and of course takes a bit more time and work.
Valzaan
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Feb 13, 2017
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funkotron77Awesome, this might be my entry into Gunpla. Thanks for all the information!
Mughi
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Feb 13, 2017
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ValzaanCome to reddit.com/r/gunpla. Lots of support and tutorials. You absolutely do not need to paint these to get a good looking kit. Basic panel lining, decals, and a top coat and you'll have a really nice looking piece. Most Master Grade kits are around 8-9 inches tall, so are much larger than WH40K miniatures. The detail is clear and easy to highlight with a panel line marker or a basic wash. Most MG decals are stickers, and are easy to apply. You can get a good Mr. Hobby or Tamiya topcoat in a can for about $10-15 (like this: http://www.gundamplanet.com/mr-top-coat-spray-88ml-flat.html). But even if all you do is an OOB build, it's still going to look pretty cool, and the $30.99 price point is decent (dunno how much the shipping is, though...). This kit at this price could well be a good place to start.
edit: just saw the shipping is about $9. That puts this on a par with Amazon Prime ($40.43 and free shipping). Still a pretty good price.
edit: just saw the shipping is about $9. That puts this on a par with Amazon Prime ($40.43 and free shipping). Still a pretty good price.
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