azrhino

Thanks John and Rob!

I'm in for at least one.

Does this mean the Booster Launch Vehicle is on hold for a while, or is that in

the mastering stage also?

Thanks

I have some small (2-3oz) containers I got at a craft store that I use

to mix up custom colors. Then I just use what I need for a session.

One other benefit I just discovered about my gravity feed, is if I don't have

the cup completely full, I can have the body of the airbrush perpendicular

to my desk, and paint straight down onto things. For me, this really improves

my control, because I can use my left hand to steady my right.

With the gravity feed the cup is on top. When you need to switch colors,

just dump any excess paint into the jar you mixed it in, and then I pour

some thinner in the cup, scrub it around with a stiff brush (stippling paint brush?),

and then blow the thinner through the brush into a waste cup. I will usually run

some clean thinner through after that, and I am on to the next color.

I only break down my airbrush about once a week for a thorough cleaning.

Count me in for one, please.

CRAP....

6

(if is stays around $300)

Hmmmm, June 19th. I think I had better clear that date on my calendar.

It would be a good time to escape the heat of Phoenix, also.

I have to go with static models also. That is the main reason I didn't jump in and

buy the recast variable VF-4 that is currently in the For Sale section. It would seem

a waste to buy something that transforms, and build it in fighter mode only (the

only mode it looks good in IMHO).

I attempted several years ago to build the Cy-Kill as a variable model. After

several bits broke that were integral to the structure, it has been sitting in storage

ever since, unfinished . One day I will probably break it out and finish it as a non-

transforming model, but too much other stuff on my modeling plate right now.

Later

Kudos to Major Johnathan. Fast shipping and a well packed box.

Go to a craft store like Michael's or Hobby Lobby and ask for Art Emboss.

See the attached link for product information.

Art Emboss

I have no clue what Hasegawa WILL produce, but it would be nice to see them

produce a Gerwalk version of some of the a/c already available.

Gabe Q is already on the list, but I would like to reaffirm that he is a Straight

Shooter. It was an excellent transaction, and he is a class act to deal with.

Thanks

My general order is:

paint

Future (makes a smooth surface for the decals to help prevent silvering)

panel lines

decals

touchups

dull coat (seals everything up)

weathering

The most important thing is to have fun, and experiment a little.

The canopy looks the same on each to me. I think the yellow just makes it stand

out more. I have to say they are both beautifully done models, but I have one

little nit to pick with Neil's.

He has the navigation lights backwards.

It's still an outstanding job, though.

did any of you guys had problems with the English Translation from Macross Zero?

You mean other than the fact that much of the translation was incomprehensible???

No.

I am considering getting ahold of a fansub script and resubtitling the series on one

disc containing all 5 episodes. Provided it is not commercially released within the

next couple of years.

Damn it, Jessee!!! First Monkey-N, and now you coming up with more stuff to

consume my modeling funds!

From the shots you are showing, this is going to be a gorgeous add-on to a

valkyrie model. My compliments to all involved in the creation of this. One question

though. Does the arm have any reinforcing, or is it made of a strong enough

material that it won't bend and deflect over time?

Please keep us appraised of the progress. I am looking forward to the day that

this shows up in the "For Sale" section of the forum.

Later

My compliments on the design work and the casting.

Looks like a really fun kit, and could have some incredible diorama possibilities.

I would definitely be in for one, and could probably be pursuaded into two.

Later

Congratulations to you and your wife, LTSO!!!

That looks like a perfect 1:1 scale micro-human. :-)

Count me in please.

BTW, how is life with the new baby? Getting any sleep yet?

So will those Industrial compressors that go up to 90psi work on these lower settings 5-30 psi?

If the compressor has a good regulator, it should handle the lower pressures just

fine. Also make sure to have a moisture trap somewhere between the compressor

and the airbrush.

Good Luck!

SCI-FI and ANIME GEEKS UNITE!!!

We'll bomb their aircraft and armor from orbit!!!

Great idea LTSO. Hopefully with a little grass roots effort, we can get FSM to

start acknowledging this area of the hobby again. I'll make sure add my voice to

your post on the FSM board.

Later

Forgive the oddball/noob/stupid question, but what is the thing behind the pilot's

seat? Is that something to attach the canopy to, so it can be displayed open?

I like the effect of the slurry wash. It is definitely a technique I am going to try

on my next project.

Later

Make a sludge from 1 part acrilic paint + 1 part dish washing liquid detergent (no mater the brand) + 1 part water. The detergent lowers the surface tension of the mix so it goes into the panel lines as the oil wash. Let it dry and clean the surface with water moisted cotton tips. If you dont like it: just wash it with tap water!!

THANK YOU, GERWALKER!!!

I have been looking for that slurry formula for months.

My operating range is about 7psi to 30psi depending on how much I thin the paint.

I usually only run at 30psi if I am spraying dull coat, or if I need to blow out some

stubborn paint that is gumming up the tip.

For finer control, I use about 1 to 2 drops of paint in about 3 to 5 drops of thinner.

This lets me use a very low pressure so I can move the airbrush closer to what I

am working on. This lets you spray a fairly fine line.

BTW, I use an Iwata Eclipse HP and I only use acrylic paints.

Hope this helps.

I can't speak for TamiyaCon, but at the IPMS Nationals in Phoenix this year,

the winner of the diorama category was Dr. Raleigh Williams with his entry

"The Great Air Race of 1910". The entire diorama was made of aircraft from

the movie of the same name, with probably 90% of the aircraft being scratchbuilt.

If I can find some better pictures of the diorama, I will send them along.

Currently in Glendale (Phoenix), Arizona.

Grew up in Central Nebraska, and did a

3 year stint in Albuquerque, New Mexico