Grapeape

Both kits are fine. There's a lot of dismay at the build quality, I don't understand it unless the population of this board is substantially younger than you'd expect from a bunch of Macross fans.

Sure, standards have improved these days, but if you can handle a tube of putty, a square of wet-and-dry and an airbrush, you'll be fine.

Thanks for the heads-up! Now, to figure out who'll be getting them in online....and when >___> <___< Assuming HLJ...

I think I may try and get a Monster and maybe a Regult the monster just for old times sake and the Regult due to my missing getting Mr Moscato's rendition, everything else I am more than happy with my Moscato versions so unless John hasnt made it I wont bother.

Part of what interests me is the Pain in the Ass build quality, makes it more of a challenge IMO.

I am then only really bothered about the SDF 1/5000 as I have nothing of the SDF1.

WAY back in the day, I remember owning the Imai 1/72 Destroid Spartan, never could get my hands on the 1/72 Defender. Never got around to the Spartan before losing it in a most unfortunate plumbing related accident, LOL - so these reissues will be welcome. Now the question: proportionally and detail wise, the Spartan SEEMED like it was pretty decent, hopefully the fit isn't a total PITA, has anyone here actually ever built it? Or can comment on poportions,etc. of the Defender?

Because thats what E2046 does: recasting.

Yep, and they do a darn good job, most of the time

Yup, the last of the kits went out last week so it's just a matter of time now.

Cobywan: glad you like the kit. It might be a bit of a PITA to clean up though.

Hey Cap, got mine yesterday and it's just...amazing! No clue how you managed to pack so much detail into the intakes, exhausts, and gear bays, but....THUMBSUP!

Hey Everyone! been really busy lately and I finally broke down and modeled some of the Macross ground vehicles in 3D. I am in the process of having these 3d printed in 1/100 scale for myself, but it would be very easy to convedrt these to 1/72, 1/60, or any scale desired. I will post pics of the models when I get them But for now I'm just gauging interest to see if anyone else would be interested in a set or individual vehicles. Let me know your thoughts and ideas. More will definately be on the way but here are the vehicles I have for now:

The M299 Jeep:

The XM3002 Low Gravity Vehicle:

A civilian car:

And the Tow tractor:

I have more coming, but here is the first taste, let me know what you guys think!

Awesome! Definately interested, 1/100 and especially 1/72 for a Macross City warzone diorama I'm planning XD

And this one is the 2nd smallest of the capital ships. After this they get big fast going from 40cm to 60cm and finally 80cm.

Can't wait for the eventual 40cm Thuverl Salan. Oh wait, CAN wait, need another model display case first

Also, second the Meltran idea, especially Millia 639's Meltran Gun Destroyer from DYRL . Only problem, you couldn't use cucumbers, gourds, or baguettes for those

Good news!

The canopies are finally in!!!!!!

I'll start doing the canopy triage today, and should be able to get a few kits shipped tomorrow, and the rest early next week.

**Does cartwheels down the hall**

AWESOME!

Hi!

Any one knows something new about Hasegawa new 1/48 release?

Thanks

Sadly, nothing on HLJ or elsewhere that I've seen But really hoping they do a VF-1S, a Super/Strike, and....A BATTROID eventually!

Very cool idea. I'm in.

30cm length in 1/5000 scale? Count me in! My (er, your) Baby Scout Ship needs some friends

I think 1/5000 is optimal for an unique scale: We are talking about a 60 cms Queleual, a 54 cms Magdomilla, a 46 cms Salan, and a 80 cms Vergnitzs!! (that if Captain are planning to make the entire fleet!!)

As a bonus, there will be a 1/5000 quel-quallie? (2.5 cms)

Totally agreed! I'm in for one of the Qualamitz in both scales, if you make 'em, or one of the 1/5000 scale regardless. The dramatic scene where one makes a missile and mega-particle run was breathtaking (see crappy quality pic below). And, any other space cucumber or ARMD *hinthinthint* that you may make in the future

Thanks for sharing - REALLY WANT the RVF-171, SF-3A Lancer, and Ghost! Wonder how good the odds are of a recast company offering these as kits eventually? >____> <____< Or better yet, a legit company offering a mass-market version?

Ok, Payment sent for one kit!!!!

I'm dreaming of doing a diorama of a Cat's Eye parked next to a Green Arrows Super Valk in the ARMD-01 hangar..... Hey, just *assuming* it also existed in the movie timeline XD. Payment ready to send!

Great job! I would loves me one of these!

Hey, IMHO, I either buy a few kits of lesser quality, or one of these....

...it's not even a question worth asking - CAN'T WAIT. The cockpit looks BEAUTIFUL, even! :D:D

Looking good Grapeape.

Thanks! Would have never been possible without your hard work, though!

And that is a GORGEOUS GP01FB! My fave Gundam MS designs ever are those from 0083 - (mostly) "believable" (for that universe) and not all bells-and-whistles flashy like Wing or Seed.

I know. And the in flight refueling??? AWESOME

Same here. CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS KIT!!!!!!!

Almost finished!! Directions say to let the decals dry at least 48 hrs before adding a clear coat. So I'll do some battle scars in the mean time, and then its Starbuck to the rescue!!

More pics of my Viper (Battle damaged) in the Anime section!!

That is one HELL of an awesome Mk.2 Viper!!!!!!

Okay, here's four more of Neptune's 1/2500 Salan Scout Ship....almost done!

Hey cool8tor, fantastic job on both! I love the subtle weathering on the SV-51!

This is BEYOND incredible - and, hey, do you live on a steady diet of pizza and RED BULL? Can't believe how quickly this thing is taking shape...from SCRATCH, no less!

Agreed. I'd kill for the Meltran ships in 1/5000 scale too!

By the way, any chance of a DYRL movie version.....BODOLZA?

(just kidding)

Awesome Can't wait to see our kit taking shape!!!!

Neptunesurvey's amazingly detailed and also suitably biomechanical 1/2500 scale Salan Zentran Scout Ship. So far at the masking stage, before application of the green - we're using Russsian WW2 AMT-4 Green, seems most accurate to the color in the anime.

EDIT: VERY sorry about that! I did create resized ones, then accidentally uploaded the full sized ones anyways! DOH!!!!!

OK, here's the smaller size ones

And Neptune - yep, actually, AMT-4 is a Russian WW2 forest green shade, so we agree

You could always pick up a copy of Fine Scale Modeler at your local bookstore and call all of the listed Hobby Shops from the back of the magazine.

I checked the latest issue and while no shops listed in your homestate there are 79, so maybe one of those has it on the rack still. Here's a quick webcam photo of the section I'm talking about. Sorry I can't take a better shot for you. Good luck.

Well, I'd recommend White Ensign Models Colourcoats - sure, they're in the UK, but they have great service and decent prices, even post conversion rate 0___0;;;;

http://www.whiteensignmodels.com/acatalog/...Colours_46.html

Ben

To anyone reading this who is on the edge: You won't be disapointed with a J.Mosc model. His work is impeccable, and always as realistic as it gets. If your on the edge...get in while the getting is good. The Tanmen Catseye has been fetching a lot of money since it's not available anymore...consider this a chance at investing!

Thanks for a rational reason to justify buying one......INVESTING ...sure, right, yup...

*Sigh* Put me down for one please!