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Vifam7, is that the 1/200 Takara model, or another gashapon? Thanks!- MT

That's cool! It's even got a "bottoroid" mode too! - MT

Mold release compound is usually an oil or wax based compound. I doubt it's that, though I'm not a total expert on the subject. - MT

You have two ways to go with your lighting: 1) Use LEDs and fiber optics. The fiber can be fed from one light and the end lenses can colored to what shade you need. 2) If you want my two cents, go to a thrift shop/charity shop and buy electronics REALLY cheap. You cn use TINY surface mount LED's like you find on electronics boards (think thumb drives, tiny radios). They can be glued right into where you need them and fed with hairline wires. Like Big F said, just etch a channel to fit the wires into and paint over them! I've done lots of LED work on my Daedalus. I've collected a small bag of small surface mount LED's for things like aircraft navigation lights (and red and green are VERY common). - MT

As soon as you can get me the valk money (that much per month - and I don't spend it on a valk) I'm in ! - MT

Looking great! My son wants the green one and my daughter wants the blue one - MT

Three suggestions: 1) Mop up the floor with a DAMP mop, clean it occasionally. 2) Wax or coat the floor with a finish. 3) Get on some protective gear and CAREFULLY clean out your computer which is kicking AND attrarcting dust like crazy! I've got some allergies and these are recomended solutions for some. - MT

I gotta say it, "there's no school like the old school!" - MT

Sorry I missed this earlier! My children LOVE to watch Macross with me. Do they like it? Whenever mom goes out, they BEG me to play it. Has it influenced their lives, let's see, my daughter has a 1/6 Minmay (green polka dot - cheaper version). It's prominently displayed in her room when not being played with. My son has several 1/200 gashipons, a couple of Legios toys (Robotech), a regult, and three of the 1/72, Matchbox sized destroids (thanks again Godzilla)! He's got an assembled 1/20 Scopedog model too (but we haven't seen Votoms yet). Maybe when he's older! My sister and wife jokingly accuse me of "contaminating" the children. Since Macross came out, my parents knew ALL about it (wether they wanted to or not) What did I get for my 30th birthday (A LONG time ago), a bunch of Macross re-issued models! In my house, if the choice is put up between Star Wars and Macross, "the Force" doesn't stand a chance! - MT

I've seen pictures of a young girl selling Dim Sum somewhere else before ... Maybe this is a custom for us "old schoolers." Personally I'd just like to order the Dim sum I'm running out of room for models! - MT

007 - This was my first attempt at casting: latex rubber molds and Polyester resin (think fiber glass) from twelve years ago! It is actually 1/72nd scale. My 1/48th scale one was left 50% done. It is an all styrene poseable model with poly joints. There would be more people making these, but there's that stupid threat of a looming lawsuit. Ask a couple of fellow MWers about that one. If there was a way around it, I'd do it! - MT

I forgot all about those. It's not in my scale, but I know there WAS a lot of interest! - MT

Thanks for that update Jenius! I loved the review on your site and I'm glad we're getting more for our money (though costing more of it) with this wave (I posted accordingly). Waiting on wave three...! - MT

Parker, You should be able to find anything modern in 1/48th:http://www.modelzone.co.uk/tamiya_us_modern_elite_infantry_with_accessories-details.htm Don't forget Preiser too! I'm the one who picked a scale that hardly has any new releases (of course my pocketbook complains less too ). - MT

Thanks guys. I think my mini van would be a good candidate for a "Pimp My Ride!" UPDATE 18 April 09 I got all the of the sound gear mounted, hooked up and tested. My son got a kick out of testing it! I'm tired of soldering so today I started work on the sail (bridge). This was cut with a laser for accuracy earlier on if you remember. A REAL expensive SD Daeadalus It fits perfect (pheeew!) That's it for now. I'm contemplating working on some Mospeada bad guys (see What's lying on your workbench post). Take care! - MT

You can still buy the Ranka decals on the web at a few stores. I just saw some the other day. - MT

The color version looks awesome! This would be great to print on styrene and sell as a kit! - MT

More awesome work Cody! I still love that design even though it isn't "canon." - MT

I HEAVILY advise you do a search under this or the "Models" section. It HAS been covered before, BUT VERY in depth and you'll miss A LOT of great advice! - MT

At least your model will remain warm next winter Z0mBe! I brought this out of storage on the request of my son. I buyilt it over a decade ago. We've been watching Mospeada lately and got the Mospeada bug! In fact, I just bought the Eta and Jota 1/48 and 1/12 Stick/Rey transformable models. Oh yeah, and an Aoshima Legios and MPC TREAD (I'm doing surgery on it later). Yes, I ACTUALLY bought "TOYS!" [atta chment=65944:Gurab_Lower_View.JPG] I heard a glass shattering sound and it was this all over the floor in pieces! So it's fixed butt has more chips than a poker hall! I would HEAVILY upgrade and sell this as a kit, but I don't want to get sued by someone in particular. I have a half done 1/48th version that is 100% better than this. - MT

1/48th is the hottest scale modeling wide right now. You can get just about anything in 1/48th to include all sorts of armor now! I think Hasegawa is getting in on it. - MT

I saw that years ago somewhere. I think he scratch built it, I forgot. I think the truck is a Roco HO model (I have one ). What I can use are Z gauge or Herpa 1/200 aircraft accessories that I know of SO FAR! Thanks MilSpex!

Lookin' good so far! - MT

Thanks guys! I'm hoping to wire it all up this week. The yellow controller is for all the the stuff on the top section basically. The Radio control is for the lower hull (piloting and throttles). Basically the "playing around stuff" doesn't need the radio turned on or all the massive 6 volt batteries charged up. This is a bonus at some shows where R/C units must be impounded for safety reasons. - MT

The detailing looks great! If you made up some decals for Ranka that would be the perfect finish! - MT