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Sounds good to me.

I suppose it won't really be any different than it is now, except we'll be building the same subject.

Consider hopping over to the Modelers Social Club forum as well. They have a whole board dedicated to "Duel Builds" as well as some kick arse how tos.

Thanks for the heads up Brett, I'll check it out!

Well, lets do it here... since its not entirely macross related and I wouldn't want to clutter up the boards. I only want to build the Ki-61 right now because the Ki-100 is like a holy grail kit for me which I'd like to save near the time I'm almost done my japanese builds.

Ahh, I see. So my Dragon Hien then instead of the '100. I feel the same way about the kits so I'm glad you are in a parallel mindset.

I can start an intro thread over on MSCF and get going on their site rules later today. Or, use/share the Work in Progress thread I have on Britmodeller which is essentially the same thing I have here but non-Macross. Same user name if you want to take a look, Noy.

Go ahead with whichever you'd prefer and send me a PM with a link.

You'll do fine. If you want we could build them together on here and compare notes.

That sounds like a plan. I have a progress thread started so we can use that or we can use this thread if there are others who would like to follow.

I will build both at once and maybe that way I can put a small dent (I mean... small) in my WW2 Japan collection.

Once this is a success we should maybe think about a cooperative spitfire build?

Awwww yeah. I've got the two types (KI-100) from finemolds but they are waiting until I reach a modelling zen before I attempt them. Just too pretty to chance screwing up with clumsy thumbs.

Thanks for offering on that blown canopy from the Mk. IX. I've got one as well but I already stamped that PR. XIX with the "done" rubber. I've got a few spits in my stash now, thanks to the disease I caught (spitfirosis collectioneria). The only cure is more spits, but I'm getting slowly better.

Thanks for the tip regarding the Mr Surfacer, I haven't delved into the world of NM and Alclad too much yet, mostly due to fear and lack of experience. I am also really shy about shooting anything but acrylic through my airbrush.

...and there is a gargoyle!(on 1:29)!

Missed that! Looks cool. Everybody loves a dragonman/gargoyle/demon! This movie is seriously checking all boxes.

Very nice Modelglue, I likie... especially the spitfire.

Thanks! Same to you! It's the Academy 1/72 Mk. XIV converted to a PR. XIX. I forgot about the windscreen though so it is still armoured! Whoops. I like that Hien, have the Dragon kit on the shelf waiting, waiting.

Thanks Jefuemon for the links, now I know what I'm looking for.

Really inspiring. Nice and clean yet realistically weathered.

Looks good! I agree with Corona's point about the weathering, but that can be hard to get 'right' sometimes and takes a lot of experience to know when to stop.

Don't sweat it though, you did a pretty bang-up job!

I've been looking hard at photo setups and photography techniques to help me capture the images I want to share. Where did you get the light tent? Any leads on black backdrops suitable for photographing models on? I see the black chromakey materials out there but without some insider advice, I don't want to pull the trigger on something that I could potentially fund a model purchase with cost wise.

In the meantime here is a poor photo of the VF-27 from Bandai next to my Macross-over spacewolf:

...took me about 16 hrs to complete, and I probably won't be transforming it much until/if Hasegawa releases one in 1/72 to compliment their new VF-25.

Was gonna try to order the sprue with the 1J Head on it...

I didn't know you could do that!?!?! Awesome. I'll be doing the same then to match my Fighter kit.

For a 1/60 scale fig I think that turned out pretty darn good! My hase' pilots are maybe 1/2" tall and I have to assume this fella is between 5/8 or 3/4" tall? The detail Is outstanding when you consider that when I started modelling (1985) pilots and figures were blobs until you reached 1/35 scale.

Mecha thingy at 1:15? JIMP'd.

Looks awesome. The World needs more films like this to push the genre into the forefront of mainstream, IMHO.

Thanks, both of you.

I'll duly post better pics of this when my wife shows me how to operate her camera properly, and I will be posting my progress with my VF-27 Beta which I started this afternoon. Boy is it a new experience, my first Bandai kit of this style.

HI Jason, I was actually thinking and wondering about your progress the other day. I'm glad to see you are still going forward. Keep up the good work and know that if this hits the market in 1/72 I'll be buying.

I ended up getting time to work on my spacewolf macross-over project:

I used a bummy grey primer which left a terrible grain on the model. It was a bit of a head banging experience but at least I know now that the primer I used belongs in the garbage.

I used a variety of panel lining techniques to experiment and cope with stubbly surface texture, which didn't settle down after sanding lightly or future coats. I used wash, tech pen, and finally a small graphic pen. I'm trying out some different photographic methods so don't judge me too harshly on the quality please!

Agh, Netflix has no anime at all here in Scandinavia...Bucketload of Hollywood stuff though.

That's too bad, I hear you can do some sort of webmajik to change your location to the American content but I have yet to try it.

Spice and Wolf is really good... Eden of the East, and Dance in the Vampire Bund.

I'll try these out on your suggestion. Thx!

The other, I may use the Bandai parts from Luca's RF-25 to make a static one with the drones.

Since these have made an appearance I've decided to pose my Bandai's as Battroids and convert (where needed) the Hase' kits into an appropriate fighter to display along side. I've got the prophecy and Luca's mount to consider. Once Hase' releases (hopefully) a 1/72 VF-11 Battroid and the VF-27 fighter I should be all set!

Someone needs to tell Hasegawa they need to make a VF-11 Battroid in 1/72 - and then an Armored version.

Amen. The '48 looks great but unfortunately I've more than committed myself to '72nd. I'm really happy though, for all you guys getting so excited about this release. It does look a lot nicer in the larger scale.

With finally biting the bullet and getting netflix, I was surprised by the amount of 'Anime' content available. I just finished watching Rin (loved it), I tried to continue to watch Full Metal Alchemist but it usually ends up being background noise to something else I am doing (modelling).

I also started Blood, which I found to be pretty appealing. Attack On Titan has been my favourite of this year besides the obligatory rewatch of M.Zero and M.II.

I got half way through SEED a few years back and after reading all the love it is getting here I might give it another go. Aquarion, I made an attempt at, but I found the toon render Evangelion rip-off angels to be a bit too offensive to my aesthetic tastes. Still waiting to watch 3.33 btw...

Care to share that scheme idea Petar?

The airframe pretty much screams for an over-the-top palette IMHO, but would look just as good in low-vis. I am happy with the fact that we have so much variety in VFs. I agree with your sentiments regarding the -25 vs. the -2SS, and the more the merrier.

Try looking somewherE 2046 sites away from here.

Now THAT was an exercise in self-control...

I ended up with VF-2SS but planned on returning to bolster my arsenal.

If it comes in within the window of memory, I'll let you all know how it looks.

Looks great! I'll check in later to see your Navy inspired scheme.

Thanks for the info Sebastian! Looks like a VF-1/F-15 combination from what I can tell.

Wow! Thanks for that!

What is the VF to the left of the batmobile? I love how you have a Gen II LAV thrown in there!

Keep your eyes peeled on eBay for a resin kit in fighter mode. I saw one earlier this year but wasn't in a position to nab it!