Question about painting subassemblies

Question about painting subassemblies

My very first build. HG Heavyarms. I plan on painting this and I am wondering how I paint when multiple parts go together and I need to delete a seam line. For instance, I want to get rid of the seam line on this shoulder piece, but to do so, I would first have to attach the arm and the yellow piece. So, do I keep it in this sub assembly so I can get rid of the seam line and then mask off the areas as I prime/paint?

u/Mental-Ad1626 — 13 hours ago

Best size for scribing tape

I just started building gunpla and I'm ready to attempt panel lining. In your opinion, what is the best size of scribing tape to get? I'm afraid I'll get something too big or too small. I have been building 1/144 HG to get the hang of things but I'm about to start on MG. Thanks.

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 16 hours ago

Brand/Size Scribers?

Looking to get some scribing tools. What brands should I look at? I am currently looking at SAB. What are 2-3 of the sizes I will need most?

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 1 day ago

Discolored model…

I put this HG Heavyarms together approximately 7 years ago. I used Tamiya thin cement. I got it out today to finish it and prep it for painting, and I noticed this yellow discoloration. Did the glue cause this?
It’s my very first gunpla build, so I’m still learning what I’m doing.

u/Mental-Ad1626 — 3 days ago

Looking for a cheap used lawnmower

Anyone have a cheap used lawnmower you’d like to get rid of? My lawnmower quit and my yard is out of control. Saw some cheap ones on FB marketplace but they’re mostly in CR.

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 3 days ago

My backlog (without ever having finished a kit)

I’m an experienced historical modeler. About 6 years ago, i decided I wanted to get into Gunpla. I know very, very little about Gundam, I just bought what I liked. Although, I do know that I really like almost all IBO designs.
The first two kits I bought were the HG Heavyarms and the Grimoire. I mostly built the HG Heavyarms about 6 years ago but I didn’t know what I was doing so there are a few imperfections I wanted to iron out before painting it.
I recently decided to get back into it and kind of went a little crazy.
I think I’ll use the HG to practice everything from weathering (although I have a lot of experience there) to scribing and adding plastic are enhancements.

u/Mental-Ad1626 — 4 days ago

Best place for aftermarket parts?

I read somewhere a suggestion to get some aftermarket metal parts for the zaku. I just bought the MG Char Zaku and I was looking for suggestions on where I can get aftermarket parts for it, (shoulder spikes, jets, etc). Thanks!

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 9 days ago

Krieg arms are too long for cadians?!?

Kitbashing a homebrew regiment. Putting krieg arms on cadians. Shocked to find out they’re too long! Didn’t imagine there’d be that much scale difference within AM.

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 12 days ago
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Is this a good buy for an airbrush used for modeling?

Seller is asking 35 dollars for it. I’ve never airbrushed before but would like to start. I would use it for modeling.

u/Mental-Ad1626 — 16 days ago

Need help overhauling a curse of the Crimson Throne

My players are wrapping up chapter 3 right now and I need to finally pin down how I’m going to proceed with the rest of the campaign because, frankly, chapters 4 and 6 are a mess. Here are my main problems/questions/calls to help:

  1. I like the idea of needing to convince the shoanti to help, but I think the chapter is long and inconsistent. I also don’t like the bouncing back and forth to take care of the longacre building. I’d like to change things so that transition is a little more organic. But overall, I was thinking I’d prefer it if they meet with the shoanti, there is resistance to help, and it is decided that the pcs need to complete one test for them. Not multiple or anything. But I’m still at a loss for how to make the resistance/longacre building more organic.
  2. Scarwall seems awesome. But it seems like it’s so awesome that it makes the final castle raid to take care of the queen pretty lackluster. How can I make that more epic? I’m also going to get rid of the whole mushfens part. The queen will be in the castle, or under the castle, or something.
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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 29 days ago

Taurus tire conversions?

I know transports suck in 11th, but I’d really like a Taurus for my kasrkin. I don’t like the tracks though. Can anyone point me to a wheeled conversion kit or something similar?

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 1 month ago

AC issues - 2017 Rogue

2017 Rogue. Around 3 years ago, the AC went out. I added a can of that spray coolant and it fixed the issue.
Now the AC has gone out again and it’s not working even after I add a can of coolant.
How should I troubleshoot the issue so I know what needs to be fixed.

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 2 months ago

Anyone know where I can get helmets like this?

They’re from the war crow miniature line, but I’m hoping something similar exists elsewhere too.

u/Mental-Ad1626 — 2 months ago

Commissar instead of Castellan?

Let’s say I have a blob of 20 cadians? Would it make more sense to throw a commissar in to save points over the Castellan? With or without a command squad?

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 2 months ago

Have I finally settled on a 500 pt cadian list?

Escalation league starts at 500 points. I only play casual games. Here’s what I’m thinking for 500 points: Castellan, Command Squad, 20 Cadians, 10 Kasrkin, Scout Sentinal, Hippogriff. How’s that sound?

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 2 months ago

How do you picture these troops? What does their armor/equipment look like?

I'm working on the lore for my army and I'd like to get some opinions on what the troops would look like...what armor would they wear, what would their weapons and equipment look like, vehicles, etc...
I'll keep it brief, I promise....

Basically, the short version is that they're a PDF on a pleasure planet for aristocrats, dignitaries, etc. There are densely packed cities that function to make the resorts run so that the guests are happy. Large portions of the planet support natural features that are pleasing to the wealthy and the elite.
The PDF is there to protect these dignitaries, but they have never had to. The soldiers have never fired their guns outside of training and they've never had to do more than escort drunk ambassadors back to their suites, etc.
That is until an orc roc shows up outside their orbit and the planet catches some strays. Suddenly all these soldiers that haven't had to stretch their skills at all are in a fight for their life against an orc incursion.

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 2 months ago

Zero difference after one month

A few years ago I was on zepbound and it worked immediately and was very effective. Then I changed jobs and my new insurance wouldn’t cover it.
Started a compounded semiglutide a month ago. Did the .2 dose for two weeks and increased to .4.
After 4 weeks I have seen zero change. No weight loss, no appetite suppression. Absolutely nothing.
What’s going on?

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 3 months ago

Rate my 500 pt cadian list

Starting an escalation league. How’s my 500pt list?

Castellan with bolter
Cadian Command squad plasma pistol/power sword, plasma gun, master vox, medic, regimental standard
20x cadian shock troops. Sgt with autogun
10x kasrkin
Leman Russ vanquisher

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 3 months ago

What should I be getting for my 500pt army in 11th?

I realize 11th isn’t out yet so there’s still some things we don’t know, but I’m trying to start a 500pt guard list and Id like to at least try to predict what will be good.
A little background…I was a guard player during 3rd and 4th ed and I’ve been away from the game since. I’d like to start a small 500pt army for 11th. I play friendly games with models that I think are cool, (I like standard cadians) so I don’t care about optimization necessarily, but i don’t want to get totally stomped, either.
My list was going to include a Castilian, command squad, 20 cadians, some kaserkin and a leman Russ vanquisher. But should I rethink some of this for 11th?

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u/Mental-Ad1626 — 3 months ago