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Thanks Claude! UPDATE 10 MAY 09 I got some work done on the tactical bridge. You can also say I went into the furniture and decorating business too . The tactical bridge basics Completed chairs with "bridge bunny" to scale. Here's the furnished bridge BEFORE making further changes Next comes what I think is a sensor array And the final assemblies to include a test fit [ attachment=66759:Test_Fit_Bridge_1.JPG] The parts will fit perfect when glued, these are just test fit to show assembly. Next I'm on to the mast and making some radars that turn (even though there's none in the lineart). Even the Aegis destroyers have rotating surface scan radars! - MT

Awesome work man! Looks great! The images wouldn't come up so I couldn't see the details. What was the main construction material? - MT

Looks great! The stand adds a nice flair to it. - MT

That Optimus is awesome looking man! I'm waiting for him to start moving on his own! I wouldn't be flashing my matrix around like that! - MT

Thumbs up!! I think the stock color looks drab too. The Jolly rogers theme would be great! You can paint "Jack" (the skull and crossbones) on the tail! - MT

I just saw this today! I need to get out into the tiy section more One thing I do know, the second oxygen atom in Hydrogen peroxide has a loose bond. That's what makes it work so well. The down side - DON'T SHAKE THE CONTAINER! Even that will dilute the diluted solution you already have! Like was said earlier, tooth bleaching compounds spread on the surface might work. As always, test something first! If possible, you may be able to coat your cleaned parts with a UV resistant clear coat spary. That should add some stabilization to the plastic after cleaning it. I have a yellowed 1/55 E-1 that looks almost tan! It's been wrapped up and in a box for years (kept cool too)! It seems age catches up with plastic too. Plastic breaks down easier than what a lot of scare mongers say-personal experience! Like people, the skin is always the first to show the signs! - MT

That explains it with the whole scale thang. I saw the 1/250 and thought, " what!?" I'm keeping to 1/200! - MT

I'm glad I held off on the Hellhound. I would have only bought it for a "fun" build. I'm not that big of a Patlabor fan. - MT

In one piece for episode 1, upside down and busted up from then on . - MT

The GIANT Optimus looks great! With that size the gun should really shoot airsoft rounds or something! - MT

I thought I'd seen everything! A realistic Klan Klan would never work well, you couldn't move your wrist side ways - MT

I'm glad to see two buildups! - MT

At least a decal sheet would be nice! Just alter the vertical stabs a little and I think that's the only difference. - MT

Miriya - if you're talking about the yellow one, episode 34 - "Private Time." As far as sponsorship goes, this site DEFINITELY sponsors Yamato, officially and unofficially Recasts are for kits no longer made after several decades and the artist is dead or gives you permission. Its that whole ethical/anti-piracy thang. - MT

Last time took about three months or so If I remember correctly. I of course was wondering the same. I'm hoping they even release it! Sales from the other set don't seem to be as common. - MT

Thanks 505! I'm getting bored building it Pineapple salad - Welcome to MW and thank you! A 1/200 VF-1 standing up is 2.4 inches tall. A figure is about 8mm tall. UPDATE 27 APRIL 09 Most of my work has been on the sail and the funky towers going on top of it. The most complicated (and detailed one) I'm hitting first, the tactical bridge. I'm forming the towers by vacu-form to make them light! These sit at the very top and have to be light to keep the center of gravity down. The sail bottom is left off so I can put the deck with people and crane components in it. Not a lot of pictures, but LOT of sanding and a lot of measuring/shaping. That's it for now. - MT

Thanks wolfx! The detail (and cost) lack somewhat to be appreciated. - MT

I actually use acrylics for details and enamels for large areas (rattle can when I can). Don't forget there are Acrylic AND Enamel overcoats you can use. If you make decals, you overcoat it normally with an acrylic spray. For overcoats ALWAYS experiment with whatevr will go underneath. Just like not every clothing manufacturer's sizes match, paint manufacturer's formulations vary too! - MT

Excellent work! - MT

Looks great! The rotors remind me of the EC-135 a little. I'm afraid mine may sit around a while longer. I've got studies AND this six foot long ship to complete! Keep it up, we want to see how it comes out! - MT

Looking great everyone! It's good to see some quality love for the Nichimos TSP! I'm not biased or anything - MT

Thanks guys! I already have a few of Guliver's 1/200 models. You DO need a magnifying glass to read all the "do not steps" and other details! - MT

Great job Kylwell! The lights and surface add some realism to it! - MT

Looks great! The weathering is a nice touch. - MT

You are definitely talking to the wrong group! There's probably people here that ordered their kit before they checked to see if there was enough money for food left over - MT