First GK

Ok, I am very lazy lately and result in lack of posting. Actually, I wrote three drafts to post last week, but just too lazy to finish it and upload to the site. And today I was not planning to do it either, but thank to UPS makes me so mad, and I just want to write something about it.

cat girl iwp

Above is my very first GK(garage kit or resin kit) which I bought from e2046 few weeks ago. This reminds me that I have not done the feedback yet; maybe I will do it later; I want to enter the lucky draw :D. I think I just got a little more crazy about figure right now; not just collecting a pre-paint figures, but paint and assembly it myself. The reason I chose this kit to be my first is because it seems very easy to build, and a very simple color scheme. Currently, I haven't really started it yet. I just finished washing it and next will be to assembly it; maybe I will do it later this week if I am not lazy.

I have got all the tools needed to build it except the airbrush. . . It is all thank to UPS. I was supposed to receive it last week, but the smart driver thought I moved and returned it back to the shipper. The best part is the shipper is not in the US, so it is going to take another 2 or 3 weeks or maybe a month; thank you so much, UPS.

Well, let's talk about something happy. I finally got myself a Canon Rebel Xsi (or 450 in some country), and was learning it the whole weekend. I only bought the body only and a 1/8 50mm lens; I think very soon I will need a zoom lens. But for now I want these filters for close-up shot first since I like to take very close picture on my figures; a macro lens is too expensive for me at the moment. Second is a nice tripod, any suggestion?

Here is some pictures taken from my new Canon Rebel Xsi.

Alice 01

First one is Alice from Queen Blade, still need to do a review on her, and also the one behind her;

Enma Ai 14

I like the quality of this picture a lot. Maybe I should take the picture of all my figures again. That will happen when I am not lazy. . .

blue glass

and my glass...

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Comments(9):
DOWN WITH UPS!

What kit is that? I spot nekomimi.
posted on 2008-10-13 22:59:50
Lsio
panther,
The name for this kit in e2046 is Catgirl and is under miscellaneous category. Yes, she is a neko. forgot to mention I bought her also because she was cheap and in stock.
posted on 2008-10-14 00:27:10
Rishidan
I'm new to GK's as well so I did the same and bought a couple of easy ones to start. The problem is that I've yet to purchase an airbrush and compressor. ^_^;;

I'll be interested to read about your first experience and what the final product will look like.

Please make sure to post on Danny Choo's website when you're finished so I can find the article later. =)
posted on 2008-10-14 03:42:20
congrats on the DSLR get. i have the same 1/8 50mm lens too but i don't really find it useful since there is no zoom. am currently the kit lens 18-55mm.

as for tripod go for a ball-joint one. easy to adjust. if possible go for a metal tripod instead of those cheap plastic one.
posted on 2008-10-14 12:36:38
Looking forward to your reviews with your new camera!

I have not seen a garage kit being made before, so I'm looking forward to see yours in progress, but do take your time on it!
posted on 2008-10-14 20:34:28
Lsio
rishidan,
sure... although I don't know when I will finish it ^^;

gordon,
actually, I am a bit regret not buying with the kit lens. Well, guess I will just go with the 50mm for a while; and thanks for the tip on tripod.

Q,
yes, will take my time on it.. don't have my airbrush anyway; I can try with hand brushing, but I think that requires more skill for beginner.
posted on 2008-10-14 21:43:48
Velbon cx 660 for the tripod (cheap and great)

Glad to see you bought the 450D , and the 50mm can do great things too !

and good luck for the GK , can't wait to see more !
posted on 2008-10-15 06:20:44
Lsio
james,
thanks ^^. I can not find that Velbon cx 660 in Amazon... I think I will just buy a very cheap for my first time.
posted on 2008-10-16 08:31:46
man, is everyone building gk's now? ...well I guess it's just you, blowfish, and gundamjehutykai ^^; look forward to seeing the results.

i recently got a tripod, but instead of getting a nice one i figured i'd get the cheapest one i could find since i didn't know too much and the nice things would probably go to waste. ended up spending like and for now suits my needs just fine. meh, well at any rate, everyone else seems to have given you much better tripod advice, so i'll leave it to them ^^;
posted on 2008-10-27 15:21:55
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