Jefuemon

I once told my girlfriend that I had suicidal tendencies. She freaked out, saying I needed to go to the doctor right away and get help.

http://youtu.be/fadfWRl8Q_E

I told her, "yeah, they're a great band! You should listen to them!"

She was unamused.....

I TRIED SO hard to find that 1:72 kit. But no luck!

I picked it up off of Yahoo Japan auctions probably in 2002 or so. Still see them floating to the surface once in a while.

Speaking off getting off butts and finishing things....finally added decals and some weathering and am calling 1:100 Mr. Glaug done. This kit is horrible. DO not attempt unless you are like WM Chang level. LOL. It sucks. Old kit, but after all my setbacks, it turned out OK in my opinion. At least I have a Glaug. ..... Toynami/Yamato...

1:72 baby!

Ah, the old kits can be a fun challenge. I'll still take a modern Hasegawa/Wave over this, though.

I'm using the Spray-work REVO with the HG III brush, and I really like them. Been using that set up for close to 3 years now, and I've never had any troubles with it. All the models I've posted recently have been painted using that, including cammo patterns. The compressor is very quiet, and puts out a very steady stream of air. One word of note, though; if you go with a Tamiya compressor, you'll want to go with a Tamiya airbrush. Any other airbrush, and you're going to need to find after-market adapters.

I also use the Spray booth. However, I still use the respirator with it, just to be safe. I do notice that there's very little fume smell left in the room after I paint using it, though. I also only use it in the winter time. When the weathers nice, just opening up all the windows is fine.

My recommendation, get them. You won't be disappointed.

Oh, one bad point, I don't know if they have a water trap available or not. When it's humid and you're trying to paint, you'll need one. That's why on rainy days, I don't.

For a first go. you did a pretty good job. Now, you're going to want to look into doing some type of wash, that will make your panel lines pop out more.

I recommend Promodeler's Wash. It's dead easy to, and I've been very happy with the results. Here's the latest kit I used it on. I think if you used something like that on the Hikaru figure, it would make him look a little better, too. Right now, seems kind of flat.

Heh, thought the markings were a little different on that one, guess it was just a lighter shade of gray. Still wish they would reissue that kit, or come out with a different set of markings for it. Adding missiles to mount on it would just be icing on the cake.

I've seen it around at several hobbyy shops recently. Want me to check the price next time I see one?

Also, too bad that master file scheme YF-19 isn't in 1/48.

You mean this one?

Finally changed mine. Taken yesterday from the 40th floor of Shiodome City Center.

Interested in getting one. Last couple of trips to Tokyo haven't panned out. I can pick up a recast, but would prefer to get an original. Let's talk if you've got one you're willing to part with.

please wait for a few years...........

please add in a 1/72 VF-1S Gerwalk, a 1/72 VF-1J, VF-1J Black Aces, a 1/35 Patlabor Helldiver, and a newly acquired Club M/Yellow Sub VF-1 resin kit. I'll get to it eventually, though!

The song that grabbed me by the nards back in 1985 or so, and made me realize, "Yes, I'm a Metal Head!!"

Now the question is... WHY were you looking for them...?

This is why.

By the way, I finally found a color illustration of the Macross the First Flight suit

Yes, I think they were in the first issue of Macross Ace.

Awesome! Found what I was looking for!!!

Movie flight suit, for comparison

Also from the Chronicle.

That is the TV series' flight suit. Unless they put that pic in the wrong section of the Chronicle.

First 4 minutes are available now

Hope this makes it to Japan.

Something like this?

Courtesy of Macross Chronicle (and my scanner)

Getting back on topic of what's on the workbench, here's whats occupying my time now, a Tamiya 1/350 Battleship Musashi. My first ship kit (Space Battleship Yamato doesn't really count), and the first real world kit that I've done in a long time. Not going too crazy with the option bits (my first time for those, too). Just done barrel replacement surgery, and have a real wood deck that I'll be putting in later on.

I've also finally upgraded my camera. Goodbye 15 year old Fuji compact!! Just got a Canon Eos Kiss X50. Fun camera!

99.9% Mr Color user, myself.

Okay, so I'm at this point and I can tell you that you will have to drill a hole. How would you go about it? I should be in a position to show you later in the week...!

Appreciate it! I'll be sure to save any pointers you can give.

It could be nightcore.

What the hell is nightcore? All YT shows me is page after page of anime-picture vids.

So here's some hardcore instead!

Oh Hell yeah!!!!

Recorded live at First Avenue and 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN, 1987. And yes, I've been there several times.