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  2. sh9000
    GI Joe Classified Low-Light.
  3. SteveTheFish
    That seems to be a cultural difference when it comes to modeling. While modeling is held in a much high regard here in Japan than in America (where people just think it's something that kids do), IPMS is not so popular. Modeling events in Japan, or at least the ones I've been to, are not about a contest but rather just coming together and enjoying the hobby. The biggest event is the Shizuoka Hobby Show. One convention hall is used as a tradeshow with companies' booths while the other convention hall is a private exhibition hall. Individuals as well as modeling clubs have their models on display. Dorobou Hige has his table as does Wild River, there's the Studio Ghibli Modelers group, a group for Yamato/Starblazers modelers, the lovely Tomoe Ogoshi 054 has her group of women modelers, etc. There is no contest; it's rather a celebration of the hobby. And the level of imagination on display there will blow you away. A Gundam taking a crap on a toilet reading a magazine, Hatsune Miku in a Power Loader from Aliens battling an actual crab, a psychedelic-colored Messerschmitt, an Easter basket of eggplanes painted like Easter eggs, a Hello Kitty Starship Enterprise... It's unreal. Way more fun than dealing with stuffy judges with their heads up their ass or grown-ass men throwing temper tantrums because they didn't get first place. Anyhow, sorry for going off-topic. I haven't been been to the Shizuoka Hobby Show since 2016, and even then I had to work at the event and couldn't really enjoy the sights. I was stuck babysitting a Lamborghini for two days straight and my feet were killing me.
  4. M'Kyuun
    A little hope is better than no hope at all. Thanks, Mike.
  5. Bolt
    It really does !
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  7. Seto Kaiba
    What he said. As far as I am aware, both from written material and from line art, the VT-1 and VE-1 are supposed to be using the same kind of conventional bell nozzles as the VF-1 in their Super parts. From what I was able to find on a quick search, this appears to be a particular eccentricity of the Hasegawa plastic model kits for the VT-1 and VE-1. The Bandai DX Chogokin and Hi-Metal toys show a conventional bell nozzle like what's in the line art.
  8. PointBlankSniper
    That's not them expositing to explain themselves and to close out the story. That was just them using old mysteries as a springboard to invent more new bs to add to the chaos.
  9. sketchley
    To the best of my knowledge, the nozzles are exactly the same on the VE-1. Perhaps it was artistic licence on behalf of the modeller that made that specific kit? Compare to the nozzles here: http://sdfyodogawa.mywebcommunity.org/Stats/Statistics/VF-1/VE-1.php
  10. Apok451
    It does come with a few autobot tickers, but that’s it. Damn, now I want something other than those. Oh well. Overall a very nice piece. Obviously not the quality of a Bandai or Yamato, I can’t speak to the Arcadia it’s ripped off from.
  11. Tking22
    Finally snagged a 19 at a good price, I've had the sound booster since release.
  12. DeltaE27
    Thank you! Yeah, they are very different. I believe originally made by different companies too (ARII vs Imai) which could explain it, but in practical terms they differ in detail, shaping, articulation, construction…basically as different as you can get for something that’s in universe the same basic design. Grabbed some random images from online that show the difference between the ARII tomahawk and Imai defender (which I stole and transplanted onto my Tomahawk) molds. Not a big fan of the horizontally stretched out search light. And no I don’t know why this modeler installed the tomahawk foot upside-down.
  13. pengbuzz
    The first, but honestly, either one is nightmare fuel.
  14. Shawn
    Dumb question....why are the nozzles on the VE-1 shaped like this instead of the standard bell style on the fast back?
  15. JB0
    "Space Runaway Ideon" or "Mobile Suit Vs. Giant God of Legend: Gigantis' Counterattack"?
  16. pengbuzz
    Oh crap... don't get me started on THAT abomination. I still have nightmares about it... ask Seto!! x.x
  17. Yesterday
  18. Goodman Models
    Thanks Bolt, I usually make them up out of cut off trim pieces and stain them. I find a good base or plinth really enhances a piece.
  19. JB0
    If they do, I hope they use Tomino's official universe-destroying giant robot. Wouldn't even be the first time Ideon's showed up in Gundam.
  20. mikeszekely
    So, I don't have a lot of details and there's been a lot of hurdles to jump through what with Hasbro and Marvel being buddies so DC normally siding with Mattel. I don't know if they're planning on doing a Batmobile or Batwing, and I don't know when you should officially expect to hear anything about it (though SDCC or "Batman Day," the third Saturday in September, are possible candidates). But yes, a Batman crossover is (or at least was) on the schedule for this year.
  21. pengbuzz
    Heckuva first post!!! Very nice!! And a hearty welcome to MacrossWorld Forums!
  22. Big s
    Is he addicted to beans?
  23. M'Kyuun
    Ooh, perhaps a reserved and dignified "Squeeee!" is in order? Agree on the Tron Lightcycle- timing's great for a nice crossover.
  24. M'Kyuun
    Right there with you. I say this looking at my gorgeous Yamato 1/60 Blazer Valkyrie and YF-19. That's a design you just don't mess with.
  25. pengbuzz
    *chases judge down the hall*
  26. PsYcHoDyNaMiX
    Aghhh... I've been real busy. I was suppose to post an update last week but then made some changes and figured I would hold off. I made an update on the "SENSOR INSIDE" emboss for a fourth version 'D'... a combination of 'B' and 'C' (the two most liked versions). I did size up the lettering yet its still barely visible. I'll have to check the exposure calibration settings for the resin (again) since the temps here in NYC have been fluctuating from 80s to 50s the last two weeks. There are four color combinations (so far): 1) Blue lettering with Red Visor 2) Red lettering with Green Visor 3) Red lettering with Red Visor 4) Blue lettering with Green Visor 1) and 4) have been my favorite so far. Everything is still being held together by Blu-Tak so it's just a hair gaped. I did the 603 SMD LED wiring last week, took pictures and all but then got the bright idea to model in wire channels/paths into and printed the parts. Good news is that it worked out really well for the head parts... bad news that I might not have enough room for the Bay Doors Beam Ports (sorry not pictured) unless I really cram in the wiring and solder the wires in tighter constraints/spacing on the 603s or use 402 SMD LEDs and I don't have any, LOL. Also 30 AWG wire was used. For the Canopy Windows I went through the sanding, polishing, Future process last week and realized I made it all more difficult for no reason. I also ran into an issue about how to Future the VF22S side windows (I laid them down flat 🤦‍♂️ LOL). My solution/workaround was to re-orient the window parts so that they're floating with supports contacting none of the viewing surfaces inside or out. The results: canopy windows that can be dipped into Future without having to sand (unless needed, some light sanding does help). Just snip off some of the extra supports, dip into Future and set in a container to dry for 24-48 hrs (tedious and painstaking time consuming process). I batch printed the the Antennas and they're pretty much ready to go. two passes with a red Sharpe marker and three passes with cotton swabs and alcohol clean up the parts pretty well. Same process applies for the head pieces. I used some Blu-Tak to hold up the antennas for the pics, so if you see a little bit of a darker spot in the center its the Blu-Tak. Just as a reference... the XL AAL is about the same length as the YF/VF-19 DX Antenna. The AALs have a decent amount of flex to them too... Other pics idk/forgot to put in the post:
  27. Big s
    This is looking really great, keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing
  28. Big s
    I’m still having fun with it despite the problems and the time travel/multiverse stuff. A what if story seemed more interesting to me if they just stuck to that without the goofiness of the extremely overdone Time travel Multiverse shenanigans that are plaguing every franchise these days.
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