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  1. modelglue
    This is my favourite series to date, I didn't even notice the aforementioned fanservice stuff because the mecha are cool and the action is great. Yeah, now that you mention politics maybe that could have been a deal breaker, but it gives you a break at least and seems to be integral in most stories anyways. My one nit pick is that the aliens themselves are a little dumb looking. I guess design can only do so much, without stepping on the toes of other series/IP.
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    My bad, I did a quick search and that was the lowest number I found. I don't think $60k is much these days though, to step into a 707hp turnkey car. The standard 5.7L engine is more than enough for me, pushing around a challenger. The delivery date hasn't been verified on the Hellcat yet, there is still some waffling on which model/colour combination would be best, as well as transmission option considerations. Among my gifts received from family this year, I got a nice SRT-shirt with the hellcat logo incorporated, and a slick SRT pen.
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    How much is the Hellcat? $42K ish? That is a big leap. Heck, even a Z06 is still under $80K. All that being said I would still love to own this. Not to sound like an annoying armchair critic here, but there are a few things about this ROCKET I would change aesthetically. Minor tweaks mostly, exercising the decal delete option springs to mind. And to recap further, that Ferrari reminds me of a Lancia. Eric Clapton's Ferrari is super nice as well, but I think a one off car going to a guy like that devalues the entire existence.
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    I didn't get into TOS, but TNG and DS9 were the most entertaining incredibly boring shows for me. I know that probably seems sarcastic, but it truly isn't. They didn't require OTT action, and all the things other shows were doing at that time to reign in viewers. What I love about TNU (The New Universe) is that they have retained the classic "pings" of TOS, blended a bit of aesthetic from each series into one visual style while adding the necessary action today's audience requires. Contrast this with Star Wars. The original episodes were and still are some of my favourite films. The new episodes not so much. I still appreciate them and that they are different. As long as you enjoy them separately knowing full well they aren't the same things then they become more palatable. Here is hoping ST3 will fall into the former category.
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    Why does everything good have to die? But I will wait to cast stones until after I have seen ST3. Leaving an incredible reboot of a cult classic to direct disneywars is probably a mistake, but lets not be too hard on the guy. Who here would care about what griping whinging fans think when dollars are at stake? I hope Lin studies real hard, and at least fractionally emulates Abram's style. He nailed it!
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    Nice job, citadel colours are my go to sometimes and occasionally I mix them to get "real life" colours. Nice thing about them is that they are pretty durable. I can't help but be reminded of the Marauder and playing battletech on PC.
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    My advice to you regarding weathering is that less is more. If you think you have weathered too much then you probably have. The thing about weathering and damage is that it does get repaired and cleaned. Sometimes excluding an area from weathering or repainting a spot on a model with new clean paint can go a long way in adding realism and also variety. Often, I find that I have over done my chipping and exhaust staining. Stepping back from your work after each section you do will help your overall process.
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    Looks like Ukato is just two buildings away from my in'laws place of work, hopefully I can drop in there when I'm around for New Years. Thanks for the reference link too, I just discovered Panther hobbies in October of this year after discovering North Star had ceased.
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    Some really nice work going on here. The NERV ship is so cool, and i'm floored that it got released as a kit. TMB_H where is your go-to hobby shop in Toronto? That Harrier is looking nice EI!
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    Man that looks so tight. I just really botched a 1/72 Revell AG JU-88 so I am super jealous to see your harrier doing nicely. LOL. I get to switch gear though, my Dad has requested a built F6F Hellcat model for Christmas so I get to shove it aside and work on an Eduard kit for the first time.
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    Haha, nope. Pieces of them were falling all over the counter while I was adjusting them. Hence the need for glue.
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    My experience with the hasegawa kits is that you should use glue. Sounds like you have that knowledge under your belt. The hasegawa kits are not that posable, in my opinion. They are fine for slight and subtle pose work, but never will be able to capture anime-esque gestures with the restrictions those kits have. I do not have experience with other styles of kits like gundam etc so I can only comment on these. From watching reviews I can assume these fall short in that department, but these kits are apples to oranges depending on what your intentions are. Here are two of my in progress kits; both hasegawa 1/72. The large one is a VF-0A, and a VF-1SS kits with the J head from the generic kit. I posed them a bit for you, crouching mostly so you can see where they fall short compared with Bandai articulation (wet blanket term, don't crucify me for generalizing please). HLJ is typically quick to ship, but they take a little while to process. Keep in mind that it is the Holiday Season, so shipping services are maxed out this time of year. The attributes I look for most in a kit, are the ability to use moulded in detail to weather and accent the model, fit, and the finished look. That is why I prefer to use Model kits as opposed to gunpla style kits for my display case collection. I hope that helps! Edit: re-oriented images.
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    Nice job in completing this, I agree the hornet wheels add to the finished apperance. It is funny sometimes how the smallest detail can really increase your happiness with a model.
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    Wow I didn't realize there were/are so many talented artists on MW! Im loving the work I have seen so far. The marker mechas are really tops, I could never get that sort of consistency with markers, so that level of finish is extremely impressive from what is basically a comprehensive sketch medium. Bravo. The character art in general is pretty outstanding. Human form was my weakness while in college and I shied away from developing myself in that area. The modelled concepts including the transformers are super sweet, that is an area I think from now on into the future will be a norm in media. I cant wait to see more guys, keep it coming.
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    That's too bad, I can see why you're miffed given that info. I guess that makes me an even greater odd-ball fan, as the WK is my favourite based on appearance alone. I think the affair started with the '08 SRT I got to borrow from time to time, and the purchase of the 3.7 I currently own was an attempt at reconciling the fact that I couldn't get a 6.1 of my own... Then. The Ram was heavily reduced via incentives, otherwise SWMBO would have deemed trading her KK in as a no-go. The spazzy T-case made my argument for a new truck more valid however.
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    https://s2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/8y13wPdZNfYeYNv2YIBltQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTczMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/autos/2014-11-21/1660fc90-71bd-11e4-893f-9d82363e24b3_2015-chevrolet-corvette-z06-slide.jpg Droooool. Well, in defence of the generation that follows ours I think that the hobby of automotive maintenance and conversion/upgrades has become somewhat elite. There does not exist the common aptitude that comes with maintaining a vehicle the same way one might in the good old days of carbureted engines that "stood alone". We all have to learn from someone, somewhere and it's great that you took time out to help the guy. I bet he was in awe of your knowledge, as I was when I learned how to do my first brake job. On that note, The last three vehicles I have owned have not had an access point for an owner to check transmission fluid levels. I see that manufacturers are making it harder to do-it-yourself by closing everything up and going electronic with proprietary crap. Not being able to install a mopar keyless ignition in my 2010 WK WITHOUT making a trip to the dealer is absolute horse&*^%. Rant over. In other news I have been the proud owner of a '14 Ram Sport. Nearly 400hp in a full size crew cab has been awesome compared to the 200hp Jeeps I have been driving. The VVT system does a jekyll and hyde on the engine after a certain combination of driver input and revs. Quite amazing to hear and feel the difference. I still need aftermarket goodies in the exhaust and intake areas but money has been less abundant since this purchase. A Hellcat will be making it's way into the immediate family soon. Sublime has been picked for the colour and we are in the process of helping the new owner pick out plates. I'll post pics when appropriate.
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    Not to be a hat on a hat here, but i'm watching it MTM and its pretty damn funny. Criminal record aside he can be entertaining.
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    I would just test them first, you can always give them a quick bath in future and then remove them immediately. Cleaning the excess future off with a large paint brush of cotton bud will prevent a built up area which could interfere with transformation or overall uniformity of your finished work. You can also brush future on large parts, but it helps to have a lot of experience. I brushed copious amounts of future onto the revell/monogram shelby cobra car kit body shell, and it pooled something fierce in areas. I also neglected to have a "tent" for it to dry under so it attracted quite a lot of dust.The good/bad thing about future is that it will dissolve itself, which means bathing that shelby in a tub of future let me start from scratch. Another tip is to ALWAYS dip your canopies. Even if they are crystal clear they still benefit. Working on a 1/72 canopy for my P-61B, the canopy framing is present in abundance making masking a chore. Attaching it with white glue and presoaking the parts in future means that i can remove it and start again if I get bleed or residue which interferes with the transparent portions.
  19. modelglue
    Yes, I keep it in that container with the lid on it, and just toss parts off the sprue right into it. Take them out with tweezers and shake off the excess FFP, set them to wick/dry on a paper towel like I mentioned earlier. I would do a test piece though, and note any discolouration of the FFP, as it can reabsorb itself and any paint you have coating an object dipped in FFP is subject to re-emulsification given a long enough bath (don't forget it is in there). I wouldn't take credit for the idea of the lid, it was most likely gleaned from some forgotten author or tip submitter in Finescale Modeller magazine, which I subscribed to on and off for a few years in decades past.
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    Nice one, what brand?
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    Cool 1A! I like the hornet too, is that an E?
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    Yes, I regularly soak clear parts in future for 24hrs to let the coating penetrate any microscopic nooks present, then remove the part to rest on a paper towel and wick away any residual pooling future. I usually let it sit under some large bowl or container to keep dust off for ten minutes, then transfer to a plastic lid and upside down tupperware or margarine container to cure for a week. It will be dry to the touch after a few hours but you risk blemishing the surface if you get all touchy on it before it cures up. Future bath: Parts curing: I happened to have these in progress so therefore we get the benefit of photos , this should work the same for TF parts that are finished. But test it out before you commit Optimus's torso to a future bath.
  23. modelglue
    Thanks for the heads up. I would like to see your progress, mostly with the decals. I have after market markings but I will save them for another kit if the esci decals work well for you.
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    1/144? Or is that a big pot of tamiya. I ended up with the 1/72 Esci sea harrier and a marine hasegawa version coming across the pacific.
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    ...and they spelled "Swap" wrong? Maybe it's a geographical thing. Has anyone besides Chrono have anything to show us from their 3-D printers? I would really be interested to see the finest shots taken of products using the finest resolutions you guys are capable of. I think the formalab STL device would be the winner for me personally, each example I have seen is far more fine and smooth (as intended) than the rivals. The price tag isn't too far out from the extrusion types here either.
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