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Noob- a term used twoard newer modelers. While this term simply states the modelers time into the hobby it can easily be used as an insult twoard them or others works.
Gunpla- a japaneese term for Gundam Model kits.
OOB- the is a term used for "Out-Of-Box" modeling inwhich the model is built exactly as the instructions intended. Not really anymod that involv adding or redesigning the kit. Mods that are allowed in OOB kits are, filing of seamlines and paint.
FFA- this mean "Future-Floor-Acrylic" it refers to a hardwood floor sealer product thatis comonly used as a TopCoat to finish or seal your model. It is ready to AB straight out of the bottle with no thinning needed and sprays on Glossy.
Top Coat- this refers to the final coat you apply to your model. They prevent damaging the paint or weathering, and can be used to seal pastel shading and decals. Top coats vary from Gloss (shiney) to Flat/Matt (dull.) Mr. Clear and FFA are commonly used.
Wip- the term used for "Work-In-Progress." A work in progress is a series of posts that show YOUR progress on a kit you a working on. Often a good resource for techniques and examples. A Wip must have pictures!
AB- this is short for "Air Brush." This devise is is very commonly used in modeling to apply paint/top coats to models. Used for the BEST finishes. Using an AB allows smoother finishes and open up many techniques and possibilities for modelers.
Water Slides- this refer to a type of Decal that you soak in water to activate the glue and release the decal off the backing paper. Then using tweezers you position it on to the model surface. Then when all the water is off the decal the glue resticks to the surface. Water Slides almost always require a Top Coat to seal them in place and are easier applied over a "Gloss" Top Coat. Water Slides are often refered to as the best decals you can use by many modelers.
Dry Transfer- another type of decals included in many of todays newer kits such as BANDAI's Master Grade Line of Gundam Models. They are applied by rubbing the decal "off" onto another surface or in this case the model.
Mecha- a term used for japaneese or forign robots. They simply rule!
IP Kits- Ip refers to to "Injection-Plastic-Kits." This refers to the way a kit is made inwhich the mold is injected with plastic. The most common type of kit. Kits that are usually injection plastic vary from Tayiama car kits, to BANDAI's own Gundam kits. While newer kits are snap together all older/advanced kits require glue. Now days with color injection technology as seen in the recent BANDAI kits they can inject color into the peices making less work for the laziest modelers.
Runner/Tree- this refers to the plastic, web like desgin that holds the parts together in sections.
Gate- a gate is a tiny part where the Tree or Runner contacts the actual part or piece of the model. Often smaller than the rest of the Tree/Runner this is where you cut or remove the part.
Spur- this is what a piece of the Tree or Runner is called.
Pla- this term means plastic and is oftewn seen in "pla-plate" which means plastic plate and "pla-putty" which means plastic putty.
HJ- this refers to a Japanees modeling Magazine that features Gundam, Aircraft, Figure, Military and Automotive models.
Resin Kits- this refers to model kits, statues or conversion kits made with resin.
Conversion kit- a kit which requires another kit to complete. Most oftenly made of resin.
Scratch-build- a modelers project inwhich he make or sculpts the entire thing prom scratch using no existing parts.
Kitbash- when a modeler uses multiple kits and combines them as they were not intended for a new creation.
Edit: lets keep this an archive thread~
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 07:48 AM
this is a great thread!
another name for the runners or trees is sprue
For example, the wierd "fish-scale" looking stuff on this runner is flash:
whereas the instruction sheet scan below illustrates how a nub is created and subsequently removed:
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and I'll contribute RTV to the thread as well. RTV means Room Temperature Vulcanizing rubber which is used for mold making. It hardens or "vulcanizes" very quickly without needing to be heated and/or cooled. You can even buy it in a food grade version in case you want to cast a figure kit or mech out of chocolate for that special gift for the modeler who has everything.
Or maybe a butter lamb for Easter. 
Here's an RTV mold (not food grade):
Careful and knowlegeable observers will note that Gates have not yet been cut into this mold at the places where the pouring channels meet the part.
This is what it looks like when gates have been cut so that the resin can flow into the mold:
Sometimes on a really well cast resin kit the stuff that flowed through the gates (the nubs) is the only stuff the modeler will need to trim away before pinning and painting. In other words, gates create nubs and pouring channels create sprue.
How's that for "ending by return"?
another name for the runners or trees is sprue
GameraBaenre, on May 9 2007, 12:07 AM, said:
Flash is a term that describes the extra or excess plastic that isn't supposed to be part of the kit. In plastic kits, it can be tabs that are sometimes found attached to delicate parts, or they can be the excess plastic from when you cut the parts from the trees.
whereas the instruction sheet scan below illustrates how a nub is created and subsequently removed:
[attachment=21471:attachment]
and I'll contribute RTV to the thread as well. RTV means Room Temperature Vulcanizing rubber which is used for mold making. It hardens or "vulcanizes" very quickly without needing to be heated and/or cooled. You can even buy it in a food grade version in case you want to cast a figure kit or mech out of chocolate for that special gift for the modeler who has everything.
Or maybe a butter lamb for Easter. Here's an RTV mold (not food grade):
Careful and knowlegeable observers will note that Gates have not yet been cut into this mold at the places where the pouring channels meet the part.
This is what it looks like when gates have been cut so that the resin can flow into the mold:
Sometimes on a really well cast resin kit the stuff that flowed through the gates (the nubs) is the only stuff the modeler will need to trim away before pinning and painting. In other words, gates create nubs and pouring channels create sprue.
How's that for "ending by return"?
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 08:21 PM
Plated Kit- when a kit is plated it is coated in a chrome like film with a mirror like finish. Probles with this are you can't touch up any seamlines, putty or any mistakes. some modelers strip the platting using various chemicals such as 409.
Clear Cast Kit- a resin kit in which the resin used is clear. To finish modelers need to sand and polish and use a Gloss Clear Coat to acheive a glass like shiny and transapency. Applying a Flat or Dull top Coat will cause the kit to have a frosted appearence.
Minus Molds- aftermarket detailing parts that are circular with a line through the middle. Used to replace or make a model more detailed.
Crimp Beads- small jewlery beads used in necklase and such that modelers have been useing to detail-up their models. Commonly used in gundam models to add detail or replace the Vulcan on the Gundam's head. Made of metals, a wide variety os shapes, sizes and colors are avaliable.
Clear Acrylic Rods- Clear solid rods avaliable in many thicknesses and lenghts. Often used to detail-up models and in making stands to display and support your finished models.
Photo Etched Parts- metal aftermarket parts. Very thin and come on a runner/tree. Used to replace parts and detail-up a kit for added realism. Usually made of copper, brass or stainless steel.
Clear Cast Kit- a resin kit in which the resin used is clear. To finish modelers need to sand and polish and use a Gloss Clear Coat to acheive a glass like shiny and transapency. Applying a Flat or Dull top Coat will cause the kit to have a frosted appearence.
Minus Molds- aftermarket detailing parts that are circular with a line through the middle. Used to replace or make a model more detailed.
Crimp Beads- small jewlery beads used in necklase and such that modelers have been useing to detail-up their models. Commonly used in gundam models to add detail or replace the Vulcan on the Gundam's head. Made of metals, a wide variety os shapes, sizes and colors are avaliable.
Clear Acrylic Rods- Clear solid rods avaliable in many thicknesses and lenghts. Often used to detail-up models and in making stands to display and support your finished models.
Photo Etched Parts- metal aftermarket parts. Very thin and come on a runner/tree. Used to replace parts and detail-up a kit for added realism. Usually made of copper, brass or stainless steel.
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 07:21 AM
Sprue- AKA tree/runner.
Ejector Pin Mark- Circular marks on parts created during the molding process. Ejector pins are rods that are flush with the female side of the mold, and after the molding is complete, they are pushed out of the face of the mold to pop the part tree out. As a mold wears with age, these can become more pronounced.
Knit line- As molten plastic is pumped into the mold plate through numerous injector ports, it cools and starts to develop a surface texture based upon the direction it is moving. Eventually, the liquid plastic from all injection ports of the mold meet in the middle. A knit line is formed between the shots of plastic due to their different surface textures/cooling. Knit lines generally do not affect the surface of the part other than how light bounces off the part, so they are only an issue if you do not paint your kit.
Draft angle- The angle away from the mold plane of a part surface. Think of the parts tree as a flat plate. Since 2-part steel molds used for IP kits can not have undercuts, details on the tree/runner perpendicular to the flat plat side of the tree are crisp, while those on the edge are softer and shallower. The greater the draft angle on a aprt, the weker the detail will be.
Ejector Pin Mark- Circular marks on parts created during the molding process. Ejector pins are rods that are flush with the female side of the mold, and after the molding is complete, they are pushed out of the face of the mold to pop the part tree out. As a mold wears with age, these can become more pronounced.
Knit line- As molten plastic is pumped into the mold plate through numerous injector ports, it cools and starts to develop a surface texture based upon the direction it is moving. Eventually, the liquid plastic from all injection ports of the mold meet in the middle. A knit line is formed between the shots of plastic due to their different surface textures/cooling. Knit lines generally do not affect the surface of the part other than how light bounces off the part, so they are only an issue if you do not paint your kit.
Draft angle- The angle away from the mold plane of a part surface. Think of the parts tree as a flat plate. Since 2-part steel molds used for IP kits can not have undercuts, details on the tree/runner perpendicular to the flat plat side of the tree are crisp, while those on the edge are softer and shallower. The greater the draft angle on a aprt, the weker the detail will be.
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Posted 14 July 2007 - 11:58 AM
POS - Distinction for a kit that provides an unexpected challenge to the modeler, usually given shortly after the initial opening of the box.
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Posted 14 July 2007 - 07:45 PM
electric_indigo, on Jul 14 2007, 03:58 PM, said:
POS - Distinction for a kit that provides an unexpected challenge to the modeler, usually given shortly after the initial opening of the box.
Is this akin to SM grade kits? SM = sockmonkey, the classic SM kit being the 1/144 GW Sandrock?
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Posted 14 July 2007 - 08:20 PM
I hate to rian on this parade...but I think the first post has a major error. At least as far as I knew it...
"Gunpla- a japaneese term for Gundam Model kits."
I thought it only referred to Gundam models that were "Plastic"...and if it does include non-plastic kits...then I think the term should be dropped...I mean come on it's:
GUN = Gundam + PLA = Plastic: GunPla...
does anyone else know if this term truely does refer to all gundam kits...I know wikipedia says it does...But that doesn't make sence. I'd get pissed if someone here refered to my 1/35 EX-S as a Gunpla...
dave
"Gunpla- a japaneese term for Gundam Model kits."
I thought it only referred to Gundam models that were "Plastic"...and if it does include non-plastic kits...then I think the term should be dropped...I mean come on it's:
GUN = Gundam + PLA = Plastic: GunPla...
does anyone else know if this term truely does refer to all gundam kits...I know wikipedia says it does...But that doesn't make sence. I'd get pissed if someone here refered to my 1/35 EX-S as a Gunpla...
dave
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Posted 15 July 2007 - 05:45 AM
daveonbass, on Jul 15 2007, 12:20 AM, said:
I hate to rain on this parade...but I think the first post has a major error. At least as far as I knew it...
"Gunpla- a japaneese term for Gundam Model kits."
I thought it only referred to Gundam models that were "Plastic"...and if it does include non-plastic kits...then I think the term should be dropped...I mean come on it's:
GUN = Gundam + PLA = Plastic: GunPla...
does anyone else know if this term truely does refer to all gundam kits...I know wikipedia says it does...But that doesn't make sence. I'd get pissed if someone here refered to my 1/35 EX-S as a Gunpla...
dave
"Gunpla- a japaneese term for Gundam Model kits."
I thought it only referred to Gundam models that were "Plastic"...and if it does include non-plastic kits...then I think the term should be dropped...I mean come on it's:
GUN = Gundam + PLA = Plastic: GunPla...
does anyone else know if this term truely does refer to all gundam kits...I know wikipedia says it does...But that doesn't make sence. I'd get pissed if someone here refered to my 1/35 EX-S as a Gunpla...
dave
I've seen the term applied to any form of Gundam modeling, commonly used in the Japanese modeling magazines and online. What doesn't make sense referring to your 1/35 EX-S as Gunpla? Resin is a plastic, just not IP. Kind of like how IPMS allows resin & injection plastic, but not paper kits or metal figures.
Now, calling your TT Gunpla is a hanging offense.
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A shadow shall fall over the universe, and evil will grow in its path, and death will come from the skies
"I can cross stab Hitler to death off the list of cool crap I thought I'd never do"
--Brock Sampson
Gamera's Mecha/Figure model board
A shadow shall fall over the universe, and evil will grow in its path, and death will come from the skies
"I can cross stab Hitler to death off the list of cool crap I thought I'd never do"
--Brock Sampson
Gamera's Mecha/Figure model board
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Posted 15 July 2007 - 01:53 PM
MarkW, on Jul 15 2007, 08:45 AM, said:
daveonbass, on Jul 15 2007, 12:20 AM, said:
I hate to rain on this parade...but I think the first post has a major error. At least as far as I knew it...
"Gunpla- a japaneese term for Gundam Model kits."
I thought it only referred to Gundam models that were "Plastic"...and if it does include non-plastic kits...then I think the term should be dropped...I mean come on it's:
GUN = Gundam + PLA = Plastic: GunPla...
does anyone else know if this term truely does refer to all gundam kits...I know wikipedia says it does...But that doesn't make sence. I'd get pissed if someone here refered to my 1/35 EX-S as a Gunpla...
dave
"Gunpla- a japaneese term for Gundam Model kits."
I thought it only referred to Gundam models that were "Plastic"...and if it does include non-plastic kits...then I think the term should be dropped...I mean come on it's:
GUN = Gundam + PLA = Plastic: GunPla...
does anyone else know if this term truely does refer to all gundam kits...I know wikipedia says it does...But that doesn't make sence. I'd get pissed if someone here refered to my 1/35 EX-S as a Gunpla...
dave
I've seen the term applied to any form of Gundam modeling, commonly used in the Japanese modeling magazines and online. What doesn't make sense referring to your 1/35 EX-S as Gunpla? Resin is a plastic, just not IP. Kind of like how IPMS allows resin & injection plastic, but not paper kits or metal figures.
Now, calling your TT Gunpla is a hanging offense.
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True I wouldn't call my TT a Gunpla...but that's cause it's not a gundam. But then again...I have never heard someone refer the TT or any FSS resin kit as a plastic anything. That's why we distinguish between resin and plastic...
I also wouldn't refer to G-sys 1/100 Hi-nu...as a gunpla...it's usually refered to as a Resin Kit. But I would be confused if someone DID call it a gunpla...since it's not a "plastic" kit. (even if resin is a form of plastic...we still call most GK Resin kits...not plastic kits) I can't read the hobbyjapan magazines since I can't read japanese...but I find it difficult to understand why a resin kit would be called "plastic" which is what is being referenced in the term "gunpla".
And yes I would be pissed if someone called my 1/35 EX-S a gunpla. That to me would group it in the category of any ole' gundam kit from FG, HG, MG, PG...and the like. It happens to me so much More than just a plastic snap together kit. It's a monster of a resin GK. And I would laugh if some kid came over and said...hey I want that TOY.
Plastic kits are not always...but sometimes considdeed toys here...they are snap fit plastic kits that kids can play with. It's US that make them so much more. And most GK are far from that Toy line of modeling. so yes I do take offence to anyone calling my Resin kits..."gunpla," I save that for the plastic toys...
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Posted 16 July 2007 - 06:58 AM
Be that as it may, the term Gunpla, as defined above, is correct.
Keep in mind, outside of the Gundam modeling world (to include resin plastic and injection plastic, or thermosets and thermoplastics if you want to be technical), NOBODY takes any of this seriously. Heck, we can't even get love from the model tank/airplane/car crowd, who would indeed refer to any giant robot model as either a sculpture if not articulatable, or a toy if otherwise. And the rest of humanity that doesn't build models will call the cars/tanks/airplanes toys in a New York second, so the lack of respect for modeling in any form is pretty much universal.
I can get all bent out of shape at your refernece to snap kits, because every single Bandai Gundam kit is a snap kit. As I've pointed out elsewhere, though, it is not what how the kit is designed to be built, but how you build it that defines what it ends up being. I put way more effort into defeating/replacing snap connectors on Bandai kits than most resin builders would dream of.
I would also argue the real market for snap "toys" is not the US at all, it is Japan. You can't hardly find Gundam kits here, in Japan it is not so hard. Bandai will always be driven by the Japanese market, which has to be many times larger than the US market, or they wouldn't be in business.
How you choose to let the rest of the world offend you from this point on, is your business.
Keep in mind, outside of the Gundam modeling world (to include resin plastic and injection plastic, or thermosets and thermoplastics if you want to be technical), NOBODY takes any of this seriously. Heck, we can't even get love from the model tank/airplane/car crowd, who would indeed refer to any giant robot model as either a sculpture if not articulatable, or a toy if otherwise. And the rest of humanity that doesn't build models will call the cars/tanks/airplanes toys in a New York second, so the lack of respect for modeling in any form is pretty much universal.
I can get all bent out of shape at your refernece to snap kits, because every single Bandai Gundam kit is a snap kit. As I've pointed out elsewhere, though, it is not what how the kit is designed to be built, but how you build it that defines what it ends up being. I put way more effort into defeating/replacing snap connectors on Bandai kits than most resin builders would dream of.
I would also argue the real market for snap "toys" is not the US at all, it is Japan. You can't hardly find Gundam kits here, in Japan it is not so hard. Bandai will always be driven by the Japanese market, which has to be many times larger than the US market, or they wouldn't be in business.
How you choose to let the rest of the world offend you from this point on, is your business.
MarkW
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A shadow shall fall over the universe, and evil will grow in its path, and death will come from the skies
"I can cross stab Hitler to death off the list of cool crap I thought I'd never do"
--Brock Sampson
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Posted 22 July 2007 - 04:28 AM
...anyhoo, getting back on-topic...
Pre-Shading Airbrush shading technique whereby the area is totally covered in the darker shade of the colour, with the lighter shade then applied on top.
Post-Shading Airbrush shading technique whereby the area is totally covered in the lighter shade of the colour, with the darker shade then applied on top.
...or is it the other way around, I can never remember (seriously!) someone care to comment?
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Pre-Shading Airbrush shading technique whereby the area is totally covered in the darker shade of the colour, with the lighter shade then applied on top.
Post-Shading Airbrush shading technique whereby the area is totally covered in the lighter shade of the colour, with the darker shade then applied on top.
...or is it the other way around, I can never remember (seriously!) someone care to comment?
Ade.
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Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:15 AM
im with dave
gun(gundam)+pla(plastic=plastic gundam kits end of story
nd if some1 refered 2 a gundam as a toy or childs play thing i wouldn't lauge i'd cal them a bloody fool
a gunpla is not a childs play thing it is a piece of art made by the japanese for the worlds market not just japanese if the japanese gave up on it it would still carry on
gun(gundam)+pla(plastic=plastic gundam kits end of story
nd if some1 refered 2 a gundam as a toy or childs play thing i wouldn't lauge i'd cal them a bloody fool
a gunpla is not a childs play thing it is a piece of art made by the japanese for the worlds market not just japanese if the japanese gave up on it it would still carry on
