NoSurprises
Hunter
Mine came with stickers rather than transfers for whatever reason. Similarly not keen on using them as they'll probably fall off at some point.
It's a (plastic) Gundam!!!
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Vincentdante
Chuunibyou
I personally think the metalic stickers are pretty solid on gunpla. They are usually placed between two bits of clear plastic so there is no fear of them falling off. Here's an example on my recent picture with a sticker inside the head right at the top.
Of course if you don't want to they are optional
The water transfers in my case is more that I think they might make an uneccessary mess of detail. Perhapes I might use them on the shields?
EDIT: Unrelated to comment but just on a side note, my thoughts on the thunderbolt kit itself. It was great fun to build but took a heck of a long time with all the extra armour. Still though this was probably my favorite one, now I have my PG Unicorn next which is a completely different beast to tackle.
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sniper_samurai
Time-Traveller
Did you get the led kit as well? Looks amazing on it, easy to install after assembly if you decide to get it at a later date.I personally think the metalic stickers are pretty solid on gunpla. They are usually placed between two bits of clear plastic so there is no fear of them falling off. Here's an example on my recent picture with a sticker inside the head right at the top.
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Of course if you don't want to they are optional
The water transfers in my case is more that I think they might make an uneccessary mess of detail. Perhapes I might use them on the shields?
EDIT: Unrelated to comment but just on a side note, my thoughts on the thunderbolt kit itself. It was great fun to build but took a heck of a long time with all the extra armour. Still though this was probably my favorite one, now I have my PG Unicorn next which is a completely different beast to tackle.
Patient-X
Railgun
That's a shelf filler right there, looks awesome.
Vincentdante
Chuunibyou
I most certainly did
(I built the base ready a while back when I got impatient and unboxed it)
sniper_samurai
Time-Traveller
Just reserved a RG Crossbones from my lcs for €35. Will grab it off them in a couple of weeks, going to Metallica on Saturday and have a wedding next week.
NoSurprises
Hunter
Day 4. The body is ready.
sniper_samurai
Time-Traveller
Almost there, only things left to build are the backpack, 1 arm and the rifle.Day 4. The body is ready.
Patient-X
Railgun
Ok, so I'm thinking of getting a Sinanju to go with my RG Unicorn, but I can't decide between the RG or the HG. I like that they use black and gold plastic on the RG as opposed to stickers on the HG, but I'm not keen on how glossy the finish is on the HG. I've looked at some reviews of the RG kit and doesn't appear to be as solid as the HG....decisions 
Vincentdante
Chuunibyou
Ok, so I'm thinking of getting a Sinanju to go with my RG Unicorn, but I can't decide between the RG or the HG. I like that they use black and gold plastic on the RG as opposed to stickers on the HG, but I'm not keen on how glossy the finish is on the HG. I've looked at some reviews of the RG kit and doesn't appear to be as solid as the HG....decisions
Ultimately is what you prefer. A HG is the safer bet financially and skill wise they are the simplest, but the RG will look a lot nicer than the HG anytime on your shelf, especially next to your RG unicorn.
Alternatively as a third option may I suggest trying an MG out? They are the next skill level up and the boost in detail is as good as an RG. Plus building a larger model takes a bit more time but is very satisfying. MG is my personal line of choice.
NoSurprises
Hunter
Day 5. Complete (depending on how cannon we're talking).
Edit: Real Grade RX-78-2s hands appear to be awful. Do all the kits have awful hands?
Vincentdante
Chuunibyou
Day 5. Complete (depending on how cannon we're talking).
Edit: Real Grade RX-78-2s hands appear to be awful. Do all the kits have awful hands?
Perfect likeness
sniper_samurai
Time-Traveller
The newer kits have stopped doing the digi-grade hands, they look great but have issues holding stuff at that scale.Day 5. Complete (depending on how cannon we're talking).
Edit: Real Grade RX-78-2s hands appear to be awful. Do all the kits have awful hands?
NoSurprises
Hunter
Day 6. 2 arms, 2 legs, still missing something though...
sniper_samurai
Time-Traveller
Seems to be missing a mono eye head.Day 6. 2 arms, 2 legs, still missing something though...
IncendiaryLemon
Captain Karen
Finished my first Gunpla! Made it all in a single sitting this afternoon, with a mild hangover to boot. I'm no good with posing, do this'll have to do. As you can probably see, I'm pretty awful at getting neat cuts when getting all the parts off the plastic, but I don't think I did too bad.
DragoStark
School Idol
Looks pretty good to me! How did you find it?
Vincentdante
Chuunibyou
Finished my first Gunpla! Made it all in a single sitting this afternoon, with a mild hangover to boot. I'm no good with posing, do this'll have to do. As you can probably see, I'm pretty awful at getting neat cuts when getting all the parts off the plastic, but I don't think I did too bad.
Looks good dude and congratulations, did you enjoy it? I'm sure any of us can give you tips for some good sprue cuts if you want them
Also I hate to be that guy but you put on the feet guards on backwards
