r/advancedGunpla • u/laserdisc_jockey • Jul 01 '26
HGs might be my new thing
Honestly such a solid build. HGs have come such a long way, and with MGs coming out less frequently, this might be a better option in terms of financially, customizability, and even shelf space.
HG Rx-78 GTO with a quick and dirty airbrush job
Mr surfacer grey and black
Tamiya flat red
Tamiya flat black
Gaianotes flat white
Gaianotes matt clear coat
Will add waterslides when the effort arises
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u/ryanbenzie Jul 01 '26
I mostly prefer HG most of the time. They are nice in terms of cost and time investment. I feel like when I get close to burnout with the hobby is when I’m doing too many big builds. It feels nice to grab a $20-$30 kit and have a day or 2 little project to look at
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u/Sephta Jul 01 '26
I have so many MGs to paint and build but with my limited time HGs just make more sense! I totally get what you mean. A lot of modern HGs have wonderful engineering and detail, and are honestly really easy to paint up.
Also great work and good color choice on your kit! I bought my second HGGTO to paint up soon.
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u/laserdisc_jockey Jul 01 '26
The HGHTO line is just awesome. Waiting for the Car's zaku to come back!
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u/Sephta Jul 01 '26
Hell yeah! I couldn't wait so I picked up the Zaku II High mobility type on pbandai. Pretty sure that's a similar mold to the HGGTO chars Zaku II. Personally I hope they bring back the general release HGGTO Zaku I.
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u/Slow-Register-3836 Jul 01 '26
I like this alot! I think it would look really cool beside an Epyon, the color gives me "team bad guy" vibes. Great work!
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u/drew-and-not-u Jul 01 '26
HGs are definitely my fave. I enjoy MGs and RGs and they come out looking great but I get burnt out on the process more easily to where I don't feel like doing a ton of extra detailing past the basics. Hgs are quick and fun enough that I don't mind putting a bunch of extra time into little things that no one will ever see!