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  1. RCB

    1/48 dead?

    Thanks! Well, I guess they go where the market is right?
  2. RCB

    1/48 dead?

    It's been a few years since I've been able to devote much time to this hobby. I've been reading about Arcadia being new on the scene. I was curious if the 1/48 line is now completely dead,as in they've said they won't be making any more. I like the scale and it works great with exisiting scale accessories being a common model scale. I was surprised they did the VF-4, but even in 1/60 it doesn't look like I'd buy one for those types of prices. Anyhow, just curious. Looks like the case sadly. Looks like I'll be going back to models
  3. I am really going to have to stop reading this thread... too tempting to fall off the wagon. If you think yamato valks are an expensive habit, turn away now. Seriously though, I have never built more beautiful models than the FSS models. Even on marathon builds, some of them can take months to do justice to. One of my favorites is the mirage with boomerang unit. They are just beautiful. It was that model that got me into it. Local comic shop had one someone ordered but never picked up, so I scooped it up and it was all down hill. I was in and out of 12 step programs for a while and eventually kicked the habit after being laid off. So far I haven't fallen off the wagon. Trying to keep it that way.
  4. An unbuilt Twin Tower eh? Hmmm, you know I heard tell if you don't use something in a year you should toss it out. I have actually started a FSS recycling center. I will be glad to dispose of that troublesome model kit for him
  5. Yeah, I like both quite a lot. Without Robotech, I wouldn't be the fan of Macross that I am today and may have never even heard of Mospeada. I like Voltron too not to mention Battle of the Planets/G-Force. All bastardizations but I like them none the less. Of course, I am a 30 something American, so its nostalgic for me. Those shows along with Ultraman and Godzilla (including the American cartoon) kept anime (and like media) in my mind probably until Akira blew the doors wide open. Shoot, if it hadn't been for Robotech I wouldn't have ever played with Valkyries, an SDF-1 or the like. I was glad for Robotech and still am. I own them both. If we really wanted to talk about destroying originals, we could talk about Transformers (the newer movies). I have some serious doubts about the Robotech live action though. If it goes the same way as all these other live action interpretations, they would be better off to leave it where it is. I have yet to ever be impressed by any live action movie mech.
  6. Ahhh, FSS what an amazing creation. I used to have MANY of the kits. I got frustrated with what was available in which scale and ended up selling everything when I was out of work five or so years ago. Some of my favorite kits ever though. That Twin Tower Jagd really is something else. I wish I could have gotten that kit. Oh well. All I have left now is a good number of the English translations. The story is excellent. I never did see the movie though. I couldn't imagine them trying to tell that story in a single movie, so I never pursued it to see for myself.
  7. Thanks, I have never really gotten to use Tamiya much. I think mainly due to most of my early modeling being historical aircraft and local availability. One of these days I may give it a go though. I have a 1/72 VE-1 that I still need to get started on, maybe I will have to pick up some Tamiyas.
  8. Well I read through a couple hundred posts last night without any success. Although, I did find many beautiful pieces. As none of you actually KNOW me, you wouldn't know that I am a very meticulous in searches. In fact, the post you linked didn't mention model masters at all. They do talk about the testor flat acrylics, which I would guess to be model masters. While some of you don't build many models, paints can be very fickle depending on what you are applying them to. Further, it looks to be geared towards model kits, not the Yamato toy plastics. Some plastics can be "oily" and accept certain paints, like lacquers much better that say, acrylics. Different brands are more "hard" than others. I know many prefer Tamiya paints, but just due to my many years with the Model Master series I not only have the experience applying them, I also have a gracious variety. While I find humor in cynicism, I would advise patience before launching unfounded criticism. I was sincere in my effort and questions, so there is no need for antagonism. Before my first question I had done many searches. My question wasn't about technique, but rather the application of a specific paint on a specific material. Unfortunately the search engine for this site doesn't seem to accept boolean searches. Ultimately I was fine with not finding information, and decided to explore it on my own.
  9. Much like my previous searches, I didnt find anything on the Model Master paints on 1/48 Yamato's. Just have to do it the old fashioned way. Ill let everyone know how it goes.
  10. Thank you. I had searched, but everything I found was in regards to models. I have ran into some plastics that just wouldn't take some paints. Thanks again.
  11. It seems like several years ago I saw a VF-1 cut-a-way like you see for aircraft reference books, with numbered parts and the whole deal. Was I dreaming or anyone recall what I was possibly recalling?
  12. For those who have taken their 1/48 Yamato's to model level so to speak, what paints have you worked with? I have the most experience with the Model Master line, but have no idea how it works with the plastics used on these particular ones. I imagine they used a more durable plastic for the "figure" lines.
  13. I don't believe I have seen any, but are there any manufacturers of 1/48th GBP armor in white for customizing? I imagine not, but maybe others know more than I.
  14. Pheonix Project got me squared away. Not much, but it was interesting, thanks!
  15. Anyone able to direct me to where I can find more info on the VF-2 Sonicbirds from the Hasegawa kit? Not terribly familiar with them.
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