Less than Super Ostrich Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Well done, John. Very well done. Your sculpts are flawless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'm in for 2 sets. It looks awesome!John Does each individual figure (seated & standing) have common parts? 364647[/snapback] Actually, yes they do. That's part of the reason it's taking so long to sculpt. All of the outer armor parts are the same for both figures, and the joints, mid-torso & hands are different. I over-complicated the figure to try to simplify it... If that even makes sense. I need sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Heh, that sounds really logical John, I decided that the Regult needs a pilot, so please change my order to 1 normal set. Thanks. That means no movie version regult for me then. But the blue one is really good looking anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Yet another update. Here are some of the initial castings for the standing figure. These are litterally as raw as it gets: no cleaning up and no sprues cut. Sufficed to say, I'm very pleased with the results. The seated figure will require a bif of fiddling, and should be ready in about 4-5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) How nice And the parts breakdown seems to be awesome too. Is this the color it will be? You use colored resin? Edited February 2, 2006 by Sdf-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Hi Sdf-1. These are test-shots/backup masters which are made from a more durable polymer; I color-code them differently from regular production parts so as not to confuse them. The production kits will most likely be grey, as it makes painting easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Ah, I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 The coolest Macross items are being made outside of Japan. How awesome is that? I am really looking forward to getting these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 You mean like the Lancer II kit? Man I'm still grateful for that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Funny, I just wondered today was it somebody here on MW that made the Lancer II kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 That would be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Minor update. ...Just when you thought YOUR working conditions were bad--shed a tear for the poor zentradi bastards crammed into their metal wombs of death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorawar_b Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 capt. I don't want one of each can you just make them both standing. Also when will the add on weapons to the regualt be made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Minor update....Just when you thought YOUR working conditions were bad--shed a tear for the poor zentradi bastards crammed into their metal wombs of death 365953[/snapback] Wow I knew they were cramped in there but that kinda show just how crammed in the pod they are. Deep Vein Thrombosis anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 That would be me. 365951[/snapback] Yup Cobywan, I was referring to exactly that over there Good thing I haven't built my regult before that pilot...?!? Or does it matter afteral I just wonder what will be the best way to put that figure inside the Regult, there isn't too much space Well, I guess they're built for warfare, not for comfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 when will the add on weapons to the regualt be made? 365960[/snapback] For the time being, I need to remain focussed on the current project. I will poll later on to see if people still want the heavy missile upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger565 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Cap, You dont need a poll. I will take 1 small missile and 1 Heave missile now please. Thats why i have not built one of your pods yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Cap, You dont need a poll. I will take 1 small missile and 1 Heave missile now please. Thats why i have not built one of your pods yet. 366005[/snapback] And I think the Scout could be done with the way he parted the kit. But to be back on track you just made a very comelling argument for building the Regult with the one side clear with this pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hi Coby. I was contemplating (maybe eventually) offering a Regult Scout sans cockpit detail, and fixed joints instead of the ball-joints for better overall strength. The Regult's hollow cockpit caused innumerable molding/casting problems which, while making the kit extremely interesting, I don't really know if it needs to be repeated for the scout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hi Coby.I was contemplating (maybe eventually) offering a Regult Scout sans cockpit detail, and fixed joints instead of the ball-joints for better overall strength. The Regult's hollow cockpit caused innumerable molding/casting problems which, while making the kit extremely interesting, I don't really know if it needs to be repeated for the scout. 366027[/snapback] I am 100% all for it. I prefer it that way. That would be really cool to have a regular, large, and small missile, and scout Regult all lined up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 And a Glaug. With the full Moscato treatment it would be very nice. And include a Kamjin figure. What, about $300 for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Cobywan, I think that would be a huge seller. He could charge whatever he wanted for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 That would be really cool to have a regular, large, and small missile, and scout Regult all lined up. 366113[/snapback] And a Glaug. With the full Moscato treatment it would be very nice. And include a Kamjin figure. 366119[/snapback] Wow, just imagine that... $$$$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 ...And all those mecha will need zentradi soldiers standing guard for 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghadrack Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I too have a regult kit set aside for an upgrade kit. If you re-release the regult pods in light of an expansion kit, I would probably get another depending on what option kits you made available. 1/72 Glaug A-La The Patented Moscato treatment any macross model fan would be a fool not to jump on one of those, I know I couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinjo Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) My only question is, why aren't these talented artists making their work available to the Japanese fans? The coolest Macross items are being made outside of Japan. How awesome is that?I am really looking forward to getting these guys. 365824[/snapback] Edited February 3, 2006 by Zinjo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 ...And all those mecha will need zentradi soldiers standing guard for 'em 366327[/snapback] I'm beginning to see increasing troops of Zentraedi soldiers, different poses & heads... Dioramas... I hope these guys won't go away too soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 My only question is, why aren't these talented artists making their work available to the Japanese fans?The coolest Macross items are being made outside of Japan. How awesome is that?I am really looking forward to getting these guys. 365824[/snapback] 366368[/snapback] Cuz the Japanese fans haven't exactly gone out of their way to make G-kits available to us. Besides, if you're Japanese you can still order from this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 And it sounds like there aren't many Japanese fans of Macross anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowyunskinny Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Cap, Please add me to the list for 1 set. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 I just wanted to let everyone know that the masters for the second figure are finally done. I'll be posting pictures of both figures in a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 (edited) I'll be posting pictures of both figures in a few hours. 367297[/snapback] Edited February 6, 2006 by Sdf-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 First post has been updated with ordering instructions and new photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundamhead Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'd like one standing figure please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 (edited) Update: the silicone I had poured over the seated figure was defective, so first shipments will be delayed until the 17th or the 20th. SH$*%#@$%&%FRACK!!!! Edited February 7, 2006 by captain america Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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