MechTech

Your build is coming along nicely. I'm tempted to buy that kit! - MT

The customs look great and the diorama is coming along nicely. Looks like you'll have lot's of stuff to put in it! - MT

I've been having the same problem today. I've had to re-log on several times. This is a new one for me. Did we change some setting mods? - MT

That's cool! Thanks for sharing! I hate it when "Arimmage iminant" I was waiting for someone to do that. I even thought about it. In 1/200 scale it would only be about 5cm across! - MT

Nice work! I'm thinking about doing something similar someday. - MT

Bartender, make mine a double silver on the rocks - or else! Looking awesome as always! - MT

I guess he's officially selling them now. I think they look great. - MT

Let' face it, the official numbers looked cool on paper. Then you get suckas like us who actually try to build it and only then do we discover that the numbers can't work and that there is a lot of "anime magic" to the designs. As cool as many of the Macross mecha are, the designs and many of the stats just aren't realistic. Then again, we are talking about an animated series All the same, AWESOME work John. It sound like a few choice individuals will get a little something extra under the tree this Christmas - MT

Everything is looking great guys. Nice looking 1/144th kits Rogue Trooper. I've found most of the Revell Germany kits are right on the money. I have an Imai 1/144 F-20 that's perfect. I wish I was building in 1/144 myself! You can even get 1/144 weapons and ground crew now! - MT

She's really coming along great! Awesome work as always! I think your cannon are to the right length too. Are they tapered at the ends, or is it just the camera? Keep up the inspirational up! Peter is crazy, I'd have to buy a new house to put a 1/200 SDF-1 in - MT

Awesome work with the PE parts! The level of detail has been significantly raised! - MT

Welcome to Macross World! Great details! I would almost hate to paint over all that nice work. I love your wok on the leading edge, flaps and spoilers. - MT

Thank you guys for the kind thoughts and prayers. I too am bummed I won't get to see you guys and have a mini-Macross con in Europe. Here's some photos of "my baby" being packed. The crate looked like a coffin sitting out in front of the house. I'm sure it got some curious onlookers. I was too busy taking my work bench and other gear apart to notice. I kept a couple of 1/20th Votoms kits to build in the mean time. Thanks again guys! - MT

I think the tape cost more than the paint Really nice scheme and excellent painting! - MT

Absolutely positively awesome work Capn'!!!! I wish I were getting one! Where was the sound system supposed to fit again? No 12" subwoofers going into that baby - headphones only! Thanks for keeping us posted. - MT

Claude - Thank you for your support! We could use the prayers; I know I'm praying a lot! Neptune - Thank you as well. I know exactly what you mean about the car carrier. I think it does too ! I don't know if it would ever be possible to bring this thing anywhere than in my car! It's just too big! Why the heck did I even start this thing! PROJECT ON HOLD These will be the last photos I post for about two months. Tomorrow we begin the process of packing up our stuff. I'm requesting a crate be built for "my baby." I'm out of time to build one myself and have lots to do! I've been saving up polyurethane and styrene foams to make cushions for the crate interior. My model has a few thousand miles to go stateside! In a nutshell, I added more braces to the very rear area. These strengthened it and added braces for the floors to go in. Then I skinned the lower area. I'll engrave and cut these area later when my mind is more focussed on building versus moving. How big is it? I stood up against the wall and held the camera so I could'nt see the viewer any more. I still didn't get it all in! There is about another four inches to add on to the rear too, so I kinda lied, it will be well over six feet when completed. That's it photo wise for the next two months or so. I'll still have PC access so I'll "be around" - virtually speaking. Enjoy and thank you guys again for your support. - MT

This reminds me of the thread where someone said all they had was a coffeemaker and something else (?) and they built this (insert photo of Deathe Stat) Looks great! - MT

FINALLY resurrecting this project? I wondered what happened to the older version. This would be WAY too big for my collection and available space, but I hope all goes well if yo go ahead! - MT

Welcome to MW! Looks great! Nice and clean looking too. - MT

Thank you everyone. This thing is moving from skeleton to "filled out" stages finally. I don't know how much work I will get done in the next week or two, WE ARE MOVING. We're headed stateside now! Maybe I'll make it to Macross Con next year? Now I need a crate that's the size of a coffin for the Daedlaus UPDATE AUGUST 9th 2009 I finished the second elevator, it's just a dummy. It still has all the details to include tie-downs and teeth in the rails. They will still be visible through the interior when its open for display. The next fun step was adding the rear hanger extensions and crane container. This whole assembly will be the largest when done, about 4 feet long. I'm praying I can get this hole thing in a crate to protect it. I thought of using one of those GIANT plastic boxes for a Christmas tree or oother large items. Nope, their all too small! Just another thing that has to be custom done! The first picture is a set of rails run along the sides. This keeps everything square throughout the build. The rest you can figure out. The pictures may be mixed around. The attachment manger had files all out of the usual order. That's it for now. Thank you all for your continued encouragement and I'll post when I have a moving date. - MT

Absolutely stupendous work (awesome's getting over used )! Not to mention how quick you're progressing! I think you're going to finish before me! Especially since I'm moving and everything will be in transit for a while. Keep up the great work and thanks for updating us. - MT

Actually, out of all the older Macross Valkeries, I think the 1/72nd transformable was the most accurate before Hasegawa made their non-transformable one. It only needs some seam work to make it look good. The joint do become loose with age like all articulated models. There are also weapons store points on the wings, plus the gunpod expands! What else could you want? - MT

Awesome work guys! The Garfish looks great too. In fact, I would be jealous, but I'll be able to get one! - MT

I think he means the "meat wagon" to haul off damaged destroids. I definitely would like some of these. Time and price are factors for me. You may also want to check over at the Starship Modeler boards. I KNOW these will sell well if they aren't over-priced. - MT

It's always good to see some old school goodness get some love. Good job regardless of skills! - MT