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(clear) Devil Gundam (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/gunpla

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Got this thinking it was an HG kit, and opaque (Amazon seller had an incorrect listing.) Turns out it's not HG. Reminds me of the couple of no grades I've got.

Overall cool, and only one unused piece, but hard to keep the legs on. The translucent plastic feels pretty brittle and the stress/sanding marks are seemingly impossible to get out.

If I knew more about the specifics of this kit before buying, I probably wouldn't have. But I did, I built it, and Domon spent long enough for his brother. No need keeping them apart now!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yep, this is definitely back from the no-grade days. I picked it up from PB as an oddity because it was cheap, and if we never get another Devil Gundam, well, it's fine I guess.

What did you use for nub cleanup? I've got a no-name glass nanofile that I got for cheap on Amazon. Between that and some soft-backed fine nail files/buffers, most plastics come up super glossy. Clear pieces can be hit and miss, but as long as the snip didn't stress too deep it's usually okay.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I was honestly surprised when I received it and first opened the box, I remember seeing it as one the PB kits being promoted for the last Gundam base tour. I certainly wouldn't say I regret buying it. It just is what it is. It's still notably better than my no grade Zollidia.

I have a variety of sanding sticks, strips, paper, and the glass files (love them!) Even the glass files couldn't do much, the stress marks went deep into the plastic and many were there before cutting a single gate. The best patches I could get required using the glass file, a 3500, and then a 12000 grit sanding sponge.

[–] zourn 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, technically you got more than your money's worth!

But I agree, even as a 80/90's kid, give me the translucent phone, translucent Gameboy, etc. But I'll lean towards the opaque gunpla.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

You're certainly right, I did!

Agreed! Love translucent, just not for full gunpla kits.