MechTech

@sketchley Honestly, I would do a little at a time and build it up - do a test. Sometimes some of the paint may not break down. That's an issue if you're going to airbrush. I hope it works out for you! The fighters came out great! Nice squadron going on there! - MT

@derex3592 That Super Hornet looks realistically weathered! GREAT job on the finish over all and congrats! @sketchley I have Tamiya paints about 30+ years old (plus means I don't remember HOW old - maybe 40 years)😁 I've revitalized them too. You just have to watch the goop in the bottom. Sometimes they don't always thin out right - especially for airbrushing. - MT

@sketchley Wow! Lots on your bench! It is COOL haw they designed the Gundam kit for beginners and then said, "For experts only" and added instructions for advanced articulation! The advantages of living in Japan... I couldn't live there. I'd be broke or lose too much weight from blowing my money on hobby stuff instead of food!😁 - MT

Cool and no problem! - MT

@pengbuzz Model Remover🤣 and then 😕 when reality sets in. @sketchley I have a tin of straight up Acetone. I don't know if that's available in Japan (without tons of paperwork). I think I use it for gluing (Acrylics and ABS) more than as a solvent for cleaning. Acetone can be considered pretty hazardous. I knew a guy who cleaned B-52 bomber turbine parts in it back in the day - no gloves or anything! He was battling cancer last time I saw him. Propylene glycol (also hazardous) could impede the bonding process. Its almost like an oil (and is used as one in some chemical compounds). I hope that helps out. - MT

@sketchley If its not too late (just saw the post), plain ole' Acetone is perfect for ABS. It WILL cement it together. @nonner242 WOW! That sucks about the panel lining. I think I only use it on bare plastic. The ingredients are part of the same formulation for glue! I guess the Flory stuff would be MUCH safer. It's only a clay. - MT

@pengbuzz Yeah, some AWESOME work! Basara and the zip line!🤣 - MT

@Big s Thank you! I'd accuse you of using a "Dad Joke", but I've used it myself!😁 @nonner242 Your mod work makes that old toy look MUCH better! @pengbuzz I'm GLAD you're feeling better! I hate taking a break from model building, but sometimes its a must🥲 - MT

@electric indigo BEAUTIFULLY done!!! Looks realistic in the sunlight too! - MT

Last year for my birthday I got the RX-93-V2 Hi-V Gundam from Hobby Lobby on their 40% off sale they always have. Researched it and kept seeing models with GIANT cannon on them and researched it for more info (nope, I've never seen the series). Then I found the gun is a kit! There is the Chinese knock-off and the Bandai version, so I got the Bandai version. It went together in a couple of hours. No paint yet. The gun is about twice the size of the mecha. Huge box compared to the gun, BUT, it has a VERY extensive set of stands INCLUDED to pose the mecha with the gun (floating in space). Backstory, this cannon came from a battleship and they converted it to this. The power cable reels attached to it fit two AAA batteries internally perfectly! I think I might light it up or do some kind of effect lighting. - MT

@nonner242 The colors look great on the SDF-1. I also noticed the Orguss Nickick - cool! @pengbuzz WOW! I'm sorry to hear about all the neurology issues. I'm praying for ya' man! - MT

@nonner242 I think your filter did the trick! Though it is VERY blue. Maybe adjust the colors in Photoshop or other software? @electric indigo That Labor is looking COOL! @HWR MKII NICE paint! @Urashiman OK, you get BONUS point for COOLNESS AND engineering! That is AWESOME! You better post a video 😁 - MT

Thanks for sharing the photos! I must admit, I DO like the newer design, even if I am a bit of a purist. I think they aged the design well as a "next generation" iteration. - MT

I'm not a toy collector, but those DO look cool! - MT

I'm not a toy collector, but they did a cool job super-detailing a lot of things on the Alpha. I was trying to figure out what that green thing is, until I realized its a Cyclone. Even the GU-13 looks to have energy cells (I think), though it says sabot rounds on the artwork. Cool details because you can pose them open for "maintenance" being done. That's looking like a $300 toy! - MT