Maybe it was Amuro, the first pilot, who inspired you. Or maybe it was a more recent Gundam franchise protagonist, like Iori Sei. No matter what got you into Gunpla, you found your way here, so let’s get building!
Getting ready to buy your first kit? First read:
- Buying your first Gunpla online or at a con
- The differences between Gunpla kit grades
- Real talk about Gunpla models for beginners
Building your first Gunpla? You might want to read:
- Essential tools for Gunpla building
- How to panel-line your Gunpla parts
- What do Gunpla kit symbols mean?
A little more advanced? You might try:
Just want to learn more? Check out:
Wait, just who are we to tell you what to do?
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This is awesome! Thanks a lot
show us your collection!
@disqus_6vwPIjk7no:disqus glad you’re interested! If you look in the shop or at any of the tutorials, those are all photos of Gunpla we own. We build more all the time, so stay tuned!
Hi Lauren. It’s been 4 months since I shared some of my works here at your site. The Master Grade Wing Gundam Proto Zero is done and I placed it on a stand on its transformed Neo-Bird mode. After completing this project, I followed it right away with the MG Wing Gundam Zero Custom, the Gundam with angelic wings. That one is 75% done and I stopped working on it in the mean time. I also tried to finish my 1/144 Real Grade RX-78-2 Gundam but ended losing one major part in the process and I have to postpone the completion until I receive the second RG RX-78-2 kit I ordered to be used specifically for parts. I also started working on another RG kit, the RX-78 GP01fb Gundam Zephyranthes Full Vernier type just a week ago. Already completed the Core Fighter block and went on working on the right leg assembly. Here are some images of the project I’m currently working on.
Allow me to share with you my current collection of Gunplas I’ve built over the years. I bought a curio cabinet last year at a local hardware store specifically to house all of the Gundams I’ve built.. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/eef35af3c82f967354b922ee65f0625885c8702372b2d6352520c50a80acd8be.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/191eb96698bd30b1d5936871f8c4c709b6dae624dc9c8d343714b6d6c067d73d.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c2e8ac240b3db39cc7841e4b09b4291df55994e434dd4290d400ace9356a8847.jpg
Allow me to share with you my current collection of Gunplas I’ve built over the years. I bought a curio cabinet last year at a local hardware store specifically to house all of the Gundams I’ve built.. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/eef35af3c82f967354b922ee65f0625885c8702372b2d6352520c50a80acd8be.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/191eb96698bd30b1d5936871f8c4c709b6dae624dc9c8d343714b6d6c067d73d.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c2e8ac240b3db39cc7841e4b09b4291df55994e434dd4290d400ace9356a8847.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/d2be4901dc9a54e143cf321eab45763a7db94ae1c47b1cf42b6630149f426860.jpg
And these are the other Gunpla kits I’ve bought https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5a7c49bfd10afdc55286b5ddac68b7b890e185a31ba3feae25670aeece907e64.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f1e892a659d980a448b9dafe1c573d4d813257b90f17dec82b340d46dfada6f0.jpg that are pending to be built..
And these are the other remaining Gunpla kits I’ve bought that are still pending to be built… https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5a7c49bfd10afdc55286b5ddac68b7b890e185a31ba3feae25670aeece907e64.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f1e892a659d980a448b9dafe1c573d4d813257b90f17dec82b340d46dfada6f0.jpg
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I like to share some of my work if you don’t mind,it’s been a lot of learning this pass months
@toitoacua:disqus sure send us an email!
LOOKS GREAT. I WANTED TO BUILD THIS ONE JUST OUT OF MY PRICE RANGE. BUT THIS IS MY LAST BUILD. AND MY G/F BEAR GUY SHE BUILT.
That’s incredible! I love the LED lights and weathering. This diorama is crazy! Email me more photos if you have them: hi@gunpla101 dot com.
That lighted beam saber oh my. I must have one
Hi Lauren! How can i contact you? I would like to ask some questions about gundam, im a newb btw…haha. i just like to ask some question if its okay??
@darkfragment:disqus sure! I personally read all mail sent here: https://www.gunpla101.com/contact-us/
Dark it depends on what you want to know???? I personal have almost every Series with English Subtitles. I can give you any insight one Gundams.
Lauren, How about doing a Gunpla that you fully Customize. Like a Unicorn with green LEDs?
@jeffery_howard:disqus That sounds a little more like Gunpla 401! John and I want to build a Perfect Grade Unicorn with LEDs in it soon though.
would be kool to see many different customized Gunplas.
I built my first gunpla a couple weeks ago (the RX-78-2 Gundam) and then the build burning and the GP01. Since the GP01 was my first RG i messed up… a bit. I broke three tiny pieces, but fixed them the best i could. So far, no problems with the fixed pieces.
Those are so cool!
This is my 3rd gundam ever and it is a High Grade
RX-0 UNICORN GUNDAM DESTROW MODE
It was awsom spending 3 hours whatching
Gundam seed and seeing an awsome looking gundam be constructed right before my eyes i didnt panel line it but i think it still looks cool
P.S that is silly spray on the wall in the background ☺
Sharing my first gunpla in my adult life 🙂
Painted My MG 1/100 Gundam Double X with Glow In The Dark Paint…
Painted My MG 1/100 Gundam Double X with Glow In The Dark Paint….
Sounds awesome!
Here…
I just recently made HGBF 1/144 Kampfer Amazing. But I haven’t applied any panel-linings yet.