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    Has anyone else seen this? His pre-production copy had some issues, but MAAAAN, I'm a sucker for anything 86 Transformers Movie! I kinda REALLY want one for ship mode!!!!
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    If you don't own it. GET IT.
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    I understand where @tekering is coming from. It really does become a fools errand as far as Southern Cross/Mospeada is concerned. When doing my Invids, I really didn't give a rip about the different color variations on the different media releases. I closed my eyes, thought about the colors 10 year old me saw on my TV back in 1985, and then went to the paint store/bench to try and match it, because to me, that's what I remember. Now when I look at them now on my shelves, they make me smile. (Baby crabs not pictured)
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    derex3592 replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    If they make it, you will TRY to buy it..... fixed that for you..
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    Yeh, there was a buttload of time put into that build, I'm sure he'll get a good price for it. I'd never pay that much, but someone out there might. I've only ever done 1 commission conversion/build and I charged $20 an hour because I'm not a professional by any means. It's amazing how quick the time ads up. You don't realize it when you're building for yourself.
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    Comment HERE if you think @electric indigo should do a YouTube video channel on painting....
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    Where's my SDF-2 decal choice???!!! It existed RIGHT??!!
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    That paint job is absolutely incredible! Holy $$$$! I just saw the price!
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    @peter - Glad you are getting the hang of the decal situation! It's looking pretty good! I totally get where you are coming from! All decals are different from different companies, age is a factor as well. Looks like you are doing great all things considered! And yes, Model Chili also inspired me to buy the Enterprise set! He made it look much easier! LOL! They are definitely a "look at them from 3 feet away" kinda set once they are finished!
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    uhhhh YEH!!! Totally jelly here! NICE!
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    Anyone building those Star Trek kits needs to know you have got to cut those saucer decals up into at least 6 different sections to apply them. I highly recommend going back and reading my build logs in this forum when I got to the decals. Warm water with a drop of dish soap in it. I like to keep the water warm! I have a small warming plate I put a bowl of water on. Also, don't start from the sides, start from the center and work your way out...LOTS and LOTS of Microsol. They are a pain, no doubt. I didn't have any tear on me though. In other Star Trek related news...Runabout crew and guest stars of the week are ready to go!
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    Hi-Metal R

    derex3592 replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    ummm... My Monster fits in my Detolf just fine...
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    HAHAHAHA! Great pic!!!!!!
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    Honestly, the decals weren't the biggest issue with these kits. Just cut them up, take your time and buy LOTS of Micro-Sol! The poor fit was a much greater problem. Lots of puttying and sanding on such a small scale was difficult for me. @peter
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    Ohh good! ... Finally, someone to share the pain of my life a year ago! @peter Can't wait to see the builds!
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    Blizzard conditions incoming here next few days, so I will be able to get a lot of microscopic USS Fort Worth parts done. However, this morning I completed the flight deck tie downs. My method got better as I went along, some are actually straight.. LOL. I need a LARGE DRINK after that. Don't really want to EVER do that again... LOL. But hey, it's done! Had 8 leftovers!
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    ...escaping an enemy battleship....oooorrr..lounging on a beach in the sand pose?!
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    It;s a loooong and sometimes frustrating road, but also very rewarding when you get even the the basics down! You have many talented people here to help you out along the way! My .02...Temperature/Humidity and paint to thinner ratio are the 3 most important factors! Get yourself a cheap battery powered digital thermometer with humidity read out and keep it right by your airbrush station. I have to paint in the garage, indoors isn't an option for me. Amazon has some good ones for less than $20. This has helped me greatly! Only took me 10 years to figure that out! Also, what thinner to use with what paint is a biggie as well. Air compressor with moisture trap is also up there.
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    Macross figures

    derex3592 replied to CF18's topic in Toys

    That's really cool.
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    same.....
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    Great work @peter! The Tamiya Weathering kits are nice...however...they do dry up fairly quickly depending on your climate. I try to keep mine in Ziplock sandwich bags with all the air out of them to sustain them as long as possible. @electric indigo - As always, it looks like it was made that way! Beautiful work!
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    I really like the look of the Sentinel stuff, it's pretty darn perfect IMHO. Knowing Sentinel, they would engineer the crapola out of a TLEAD, even incorporating the I believe only once ever seen on screen small passenger compartment that a couple of characters were hitching a ride in at one point...then tell us the price would be $450ish
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    Small Runabout update: Figure painting is getting close, it takes sooo long to do this with acrylics nowadays, miss my Model Master enamels for this. Tan/grey front section painted on the ship. Decided to pop out my custom windows and remake them later to make my life easier for painting, also I had the clear plastic slightly mar/look icky from superglue fumes when I put it all back in the box one night and left it a few days. That may present a big problem when it comes time to assemble the two halves.... May have to bust out the good old Testors orange tube glue...
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