Action Figure Bandai Star Wars Model Kit 1/12 Scale General Thread
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Just finished assembling the bandai model kit BB-8, this figure is brilliant & far exceeds the black series BB-8.
Thanks for the pics, didn't even know the kit came out already! What was the deal with the spinning stand in the promo pics? Is there like a stand that holds the head while you spin the body? It seems like that peg for the head wouldn't allow the body to spin. Also, any differences with R2?
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When does the red armed C-3P0 come out?
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Took some pics of my Bandai 1/12th model kit Boba Fett:
Here is a height comparison with a couple of Hasbro's Black Series 6" Stormtroopers:
These model kits are amazing. The articulation and range of motion is significantly greater than Hasbro's Black Series figures (ex. Bandai's Fett has double-jointed elbows, shoulder joints that allow for back-and-forth movement, excellent ankle articulation, etc.).
A couple of minor drawbacks: the wookiee scalps are garbage (thin plastic that does not really stay in place) - I am going to make real ones out of embroidery floss and glue them in place. Also, the hip pouches significantly limit range of motion for his legs. I think I might cut out a small piece of cloth and put that in place of the plastic piece that connects the hip pouches to the belt.
I painted the entire Fett model kit while it was on the sprue (black primer, then custom paint apps on each model piece). Without paint, there is no weathering and the colors will be very plain. The stickers are fantastic and easy to apply (I used the sticker decals instead of the water-slide decals since they are easier to use).
To date, I have built the R2-D2/R5-D4 and Boba Fett model kits. They are very complicated (for me), but all of the pieces slide together very easily and you do not need glue (unless you break a piece - I had to glue Fett's wrist missile in place because I broke off the connecting piece).
Overall, assembling this figure is a ton of work, but I am very happy with the end result and I can replace my Black Series Fett (which is in storage anyway).
Here is a height comparison with a couple of Hasbro's Black Series 6" Stormtroopers:
These model kits are amazing. The articulation and range of motion is significantly greater than Hasbro's Black Series figures (ex. Bandai's Fett has double-jointed elbows, shoulder joints that allow for back-and-forth movement, excellent ankle articulation, etc.).
A couple of minor drawbacks: the wookiee scalps are garbage (thin plastic that does not really stay in place) - I am going to make real ones out of embroidery floss and glue them in place. Also, the hip pouches significantly limit range of motion for his legs. I think I might cut out a small piece of cloth and put that in place of the plastic piece that connects the hip pouches to the belt.
I painted the entire Fett model kit while it was on the sprue (black primer, then custom paint apps on each model piece). Without paint, there is no weathering and the colors will be very plain. The stickers are fantastic and easy to apply (I used the sticker decals instead of the water-slide decals since they are easier to use).
To date, I have built the R2-D2/R5-D4 and Boba Fett model kits. They are very complicated (for me), but all of the pieces slide together very easily and you do not need glue (unless you break a piece - I had to glue Fett's wrist missile in place because I broke off the connecting piece).
Overall, assembling this figure is a ton of work, but I am very happy with the end result and I can replace my Black Series Fett (which is in storage anyway).
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I put together another Bandai ESB Boba a month or so ago. This time I took out the Floquil, Pollyscale and Modelmaster paints to repaint this per the original prop / costume colours
I also found painting on the sprues a good way to make sure major areas are free to dry off, as well as priming with rustoleum white. However, one has to cut and sand off the sprues excess. Another plus is in painting details like weathering separately without affecting other parts of the figure.
However, after applying the sticker decals the first time, though easier, I found it was not as good as the traditional. I found the symbols could be seen easily and didn't blend in. Furthermore, the sticker decals were harder to apply around round areas such as the kill stripes, on the right ear and gauntlet keypad.
I also found painting on the sprues a good way to make sure major areas are free to dry off, as well as priming with rustoleum white. However, one has to cut and sand off the sprues excess. Another plus is in painting details like weathering separately without affecting other parts of the figure.
However, after applying the sticker decals the first time, though easier, I found it was not as good as the traditional. I found the symbols could be seen easily and didn't blend in. Furthermore, the sticker decals were harder to apply around round areas such as the kill stripes, on the right ear and gauntlet keypad.
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That looks great!
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my attempt:
What all did you do to it?
With this being my first painted model kit, ive made the mistake of applying masking tape to the head and spray painting gun metal grey on it rather than brushing it on since vader has a two tone paint scheme on his head. So its gun metal grey and gloss black for the head. Same for the chest armor
The chest plate and belt boxes are hand painted.
The cloth parts are painted with matte black to make it look more cloth like while the glossy parts of the armor are painted with gloss black.
Swapped out the plastic cape with fabric.
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Anybody got the 1/48 X wing model kit?
Yup, I'm only getting the ship models from Bandai.
X-Wing build was fairly straightforward, but it is a level up in terms of difficulty compared to the TIE fighters.
You also really need to paint the X-wing for it to look good. I've put one together as a test run and it turned out OK, and I have next to no modeling experience.
X-Wing build was fairly straightforward, but it is a level up in terms of difficulty compared to the TIE fighters.
You also really need to paint the X-wing for it to look good. I've put one together as a test run and it turned out OK, and I have next to no modeling experience.
Shanester
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I did the X-Wing and AT-ST. I have the Snowspeeder, but haven't started it yet.
More pics of that 1/48 xwing if you can 
Shanester
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This is the only other one I have on me. I didn't like how th decals sat on the forward cockpit interior and was trying to decide if I should take them off and paint. I did.
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I can only reiterate what others have said thus far: these are absolutely stunning sets. I just completed the ANH Stormtrooper and it's absolutely fantastic! The tone of the armour, the proportions, the posing options - all fantastic. The engineering on this figure is really wonderful, and the build is great fun by being slightly challenging (and a good pair of tweezers helps with the stickers).
I can understand why Hasbro has attempted to block the sale of these sets in certain territories: because they leave the Hasbro Black Series 1/12 scale line for dead. I'd much rather quality over quantity any day of the week, and these sets just scream quality - in both the build and the final result. With these sets and the Figuarts releases, there really is only one choice when it comes to 1/12 scale Star Wars.
I can understand why Hasbro has attempted to block the sale of these sets in certain territories: because they leave the Hasbro Black Series 1/12 scale line for dead. I'd much rather quality over quantity any day of the week, and these sets just scream quality - in both the build and the final result. With these sets and the Figuarts releases, there really is only one choice when it comes to 1/12 scale Star Wars.
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