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Thanks for the feedback! I'll see about writing something up.

Those Kotobukiya kits can get pretty expensive, not that Bandai kits are all a super value. While I certainly have shelled out on kits $150+, most High Grade (smaller and simpler) kits are around $20-25, and Master Grade (larger and more intricate) kits are around $50-80. That's not even getting into things like tools and paint, like you mentioned. Gaming used to be my main hobby before I got into Gunpla, and that's cheap by comparison, even when taking a fancy gaming rig into account. Like any other hobby, though, you can do it on the cheap (simpler kits and basic tools) or dive into the deep end.

I know you said this isn't your hobby, but Bandai makes Entry Grade kits that are pretty inexpensive and simple to put together, no tools required even.

I loved that build except for the color-correcting stickers. I'm of the mind that a high-end kit like a ver.ka should be designed in a way that doesn't require them. I ended up not using them and the model still looks great.

Yeah, I put CA glue ahead of epoxy since it's easier to work with. You can also get instant set spray to have CA glue cure in seconds.

Yes, I've used it as a gap and dip filler. Sand it down once it's set. It will gum up your sandpaper pretty quickly, though.

My dog is missing an ear, so that would make her stand out pretty easily. If the rest of the dogs were also missing an ear, I'd look for the one that was trying to play with the rest of them. Calling her name wouldn't do any good anyways, since she would be way too distracted by the 99 other dogs.

Your best bet would be CA glue. Second would be 2-part epoxy. Plastic cement/sprue goo works best with polystyrene.

From a usability standpoint, Lemmy just works better, for me at least. I used old reddit with RES and Firefox, but ran into random issues stemming from one of the two.

You don't have to do anything to a kit in order to enter, as long as it's within regulation. The main thing is you must use official Bandai Gunpla or Gundam-themed kits, including decals. Things like putty, pla plate, LEDs, and other "general modeling materials" are also permitted. Official regulations here: https://gbwc.bandai-hobby.net/en/regulation/

Here's the finalists from last year's tournament: https://gbwc.bandai-hobby.net/worldfinalist/result.php

I'm doing 3 HG kits, GN Archer, Arios, and Harute, on a display. I don't have experience creating dioramas, so the display will just be some foam board and paint. In retrospect, choosing these 3 kits may not have been the best idea due to the amount of extra work I've had to do to make them look decent, lots of sanding and putty needed, but oh well. WIP after the snap build and majority of the putty and sanding was done:

I'm working on my GBWC (official contest) entry currently. Hopefully, I'll wrap up the painting portion in the next couple days, then it will be on to panel lining.