MechTech

It's about time ahiachris, I thought you died or something That will make the 1/72nd guys happy since they have been waiting years for somebody to do the ground vehicles in resin! - MT

I've been off MW for a while so I'm catching up. The Tommy would look great with these: http://www.brookhursthobbies.com/Product-L...amp;M=&Cat= Or 1/48th scale (they also make them, I have some). I think it would look great. And if you're going to blow it to kingdom come as in the picture, the dimensions on the model are a mute point anyhow. If you do get serious about the car, let me know. I might be able to squeeze it in. I just saw one get blown up watching it with my children tonight. Six wheeled cars are just asking to be blown up anyhow - MT

Hey Neptune. I thought about it, but this is all really part of the Daedalus build. I'm contemplating it for someday. Hopefully one of those guys that have started theirs will finish them (hint-hint you guys). -MT

This kit is crying out for brass turned and drilled barrels. Then they need to point forward and level versus sticking up like a crab's eyes (or Kermit's) I think it looks pretty good personally. - MT

Thank you again guys. The truck is FINALLY done! Here's the winch: I had one small picture to go by, so here's what I came up with. And the whole thing together... While going through the lineart, I saw the barrels in the picture foreground. They are also included in the 1/100 Macross factory, so I thought I'd make one. These will be casted too. I vertically lathed it on my drill press for the most part. That's it for now. The next step will be the M-299 Sugarfoot. - MT

Thank you guys for the compliments. Being snowed in four days was awesome and a big help time wise completing the truck. The truck is done except for the winch part of the crane. Are you kidding me!? Someone is just now telling me I can enlarge the pictures of these! Thanks for waiting so long guys Seriously though, I'm sure many think I'm nuts for choosing such a small scale:D The completed topside portion. I hate "fake" looking bottoms on vehicles so I tried to give it some dignity. Anti-lock brakes are extra I had a leftover spring piece so the steering has a "shock" on it now. There is as much detail squeezed into the crane as possible; molded versions will be extended and retracted. Next to the Imai version which I found has good scale, but missing many critical details (80's mold technology). Truck in action with "bucket". The winch is currently under construction. A REALLY CLOSE closeup. The bucket took most of a day's work to get it accurate. That's it for now. I'm thinking $15 plus shipping if anyone is interested. Molding will hopefully begin in three weeks. - MT

This is one of those threads where you just drool and hope for the best Thanks for sharing guys. - MT

Thank you very much Beltane. The encouragement helps! It does have one affect, keeping the money out of my wallet I'm hoping to get back to it soon! - MT

Excellent sculpting! I see why they are so happy. Does it have to do with the empty wine bottles we don't see!? - MT

That is a good idea. I think it shows that Yamato has been listening to some of its customer's requests. - MT

Absolutely AWESOME work! It was worth the wait. I think the next question is, "when are you going to make resin copies?" It would finance your other hobby projects - MT

You know, it looks like someone could make a vacu-formed kit that would fit over a real helmet. Then you could have the best of both worlds! - MT

I just saw these. If you have this collection, you almost have like one of everything from the Macross continuim! Thanks for sharing. - MT

Looks awesome! The Hasegawa ground crew set goes well with that too. - MT

What do you do when you get snowed in! Work on your models! I shoveled almost three feet of snow off my driveway (can park two cars on its length). The main part of the truck is now done. There's a six foto wall of snow down the edges of my street. The place looks like a giant snow fort. Another foot of snow forecasted for Tuesday! Hmmm, maybe I'll finish it this week The cab and chassis separated. The top will hopefully be molded in clear. Now I have to build the crane parts and actual chassis to connect the wheels. - MT

Boldoza! (sounds like bingo)! That's one thing I bet most of us don't have! If only it was easy to get! - MT

The finished kit has a nice "presence" to it. VF-1 in da house! - MT

Excellent work on the hanger! Great use of foam board and styrene too! This is a project that would look cool with a printed background on it too for detail. Over all it's looking great! - MT

Thanks for all the posts guys! I'll just have to drool on my keyboard and dream - MT

More "Supah"quality work! - MT

The things people can make with paper these days. Maybe my next build will be in paper! - MT

Don't forget good ole' Pinesol! You can safely soak it overnight. I've used it on plastic and actual aircraft parts. I think they really meant "solvent" in Pinesol. - MT

Check a local craft store. They are used in all kinds of home made crafts. Are you in the states or elsewhere? I might be able to help you if Big F can't. - MT

Whatever you use, test the paint in an area not normally visible. Even isopropyl alcohol will start eating into some paints. Have fun! - MT

Thanks guys. I can sell them separately or as a set. You guessed right rotorhead, I prefer transparent parts for simulated glass. The part is small enough that I believe I can just cast it in clear epoxy. It will only take a few drops! Some bad news, my allowance had to go to "real life" needs so I will be about another month behind in casting. What I will be working on is the M299 Sugarfoot after the crane truck is done. I forgot to add. The crane truck will have the crane OR the bucket parts for you to put on there. Easy choice. Giant dimes sold separately I'll post pictures as I can make updates. - MT