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The 1/48 TANKU-ROBO project is going ahead.

2 spots remain open for the first 30. Orders 31 and up will see the price changed to $415 CAD + shipping. The first run of 30 is locked-up.

Sadly, no. Australian import fees made the distribution for my kits untenable.

MIND: BLOWN! Demand for the 1/48 TANKU-ROBO has exceeded the first run in just 48 hours! Payment requests are sent out to all those whose email is on file. The speed at which you respond to the payment request will determine whether you end up in the First 30 group, or the >30 group.

Whoa! 20 in the first day!! Keep it up, guys!

A happy belated Easter to you all, and I hope you had the opportunity to get some much-needed R&R. As some of you may know, 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Moscato Hobby Models! To celebrate this milestone, I would like to propose the next original build project for your consideration in 1/48 scale, I call it TANKU-ROBO (AKA SOUTHERN CROSS SPARTAS/Veritech Hovertank). The kit would have the following features: -built in accordance with original, primary visual source material -integrated (free-pose) ball-joint system -aftermarket round hands included -two different head options -may be built in any one of three modes (not directly transformable!) -pilot figure included In order for this project to go ahead, I need a minimum of 30 orders, non-negotiable. Please read the following carefully. If you are interested in getting this model, send me a PRIVATE message. Posting in the comments will NOT be construed as interest. Kit price for the first thirty: $390 Canadian dollars Kit price > 30: $415 Canadian dollars Shipping will be calculated and collected once the kits are closer to completion. There will be a standard shipping price for the US and Canada, while international shipping will be calculated based on destination and order size. You have until April 19th (inclusive) to place your order. If I fail to get the requisite orders by that date, I will simply refund everyone and move to another project—this is a one time offer! With regards to shipping: I will try to give you at least a one-week heads up before I collect, and a 2 week grace period to allow you to make payment. If you fail to make your shipping payment within the allotted time, your kit payment will be refunded. If you then decide to re-order, you will be charged the >30 price along with shipping. Go!!

I'm just going to leave this here.

While we're on this topic, does anyone have a 3DS or OBJ file for a seated Jeanne Francaix pilot, preferable already in 1/48 scale? This project, if it does proceed, will need a seated pilot figure.

Did you know that 2024 marks not only the 20th anniversary of Moscato Hobby Models, but also coincides with the 40th anniversary of Southern Cross? I wonder what this could possibly mean.

Based on my own findings, the newer batches of TASK 3 high strength polymer seems to stabilize more quickly than it did when I originally issued the Graug. I don't think post-curing is necessary at this rate, and especially if you don't have an oven, I think it would be wiser to omit that step rather than do something which could cause damage. You are also correct in your assessment that fewer parts are cast in polymer for this re-issue. An extra 12 years of experience with various resins helps! My comments in blue.

While supplies last.

They could always make TGIII into a prequel. Cruise can play Pete Mitchell's dad and explore his Phantom exploits with Viper over Vietnam and his final, heroic mission. The final scene of the movie could show the brand-spanking new F-14s being delivered to the navy. Epic win.

There have been 2 types of beam gun mounts. The original issue came with plain, cylindrical types (seen just below the lower hull) of the pic at left. I then decided to cast extra bicep parts to use as gun mounts for the next batch of kits, because they fit far better with the overall aesthetic (right). The 20th anniversary kit will have the latter, as well as the updated sensor-eye.

20 years of garage kits made by yours truly! So much for being a shady, fly-by-night operation.

A belated Happy New Year to my fellow humans!