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As always, looking great! - MT

Both tanks look great guys. Both have great touches on the finishes. - MT

Looks great so far, keep on it! - MT

Does this guy still have them? I found him looking for some other stuff. - MT

That's an awesome idea! I just whish they were 1/200 like the new ones will be. I hope they make ALL the valks in the newer 1/200 collection for Yamato! - MT

The standing figure does come with the model kit. If you don't buy one, you'll regret it! No polycaps, but good wholesome styrene goodness! Milia is proportionate to the toy, she should stand about as high as the top of the knee. I guess the whole toy is off!? - MT

Both look great guys! - MT

AcroRay is right. The sizes do vary in the show; that's why Kamjin can ride a monster. When the battle pods go on board the Daedalus, the Daedalus looks twice as big as what it should be. We all can name variances. After all, it's just an animated series - even if it's my all time favorite! - MT

Sometimes the solution can be strong for the decal being used. Thin it with a little water (separate solution in a little cup). And what everyone else said too! I always put a puddle of water in the area and place the decal on top of it. I sponge out the water and no air usually gets inside as a result. The water also thins the solution some. Before all the water goes, I position it and give it a good press. If it's long, I use a rolling motion from one end to the other. Theposition holds and the water is driven out. Better success next time! Water slide decals are a pain sometimes! - MT

Nausica, you are right; 1/60 should be 1/60. The Zentaedi, like us are different sized. Millia is female and shorter than a Zentraedi male, so there will be differences. Some manufacturers don't always get the scales right. All I really do is models and I see differences between manufacturers all the time. If you compare people to people, you're safer. I've seen differences between the Q-Rau in various line drawings. Those problems make scratch building a pain too! I don't have the toys (except a 1/60 VF-1s - I can't be ALL about models). Maybe someone here knows of an ongoing inconsistency... - MT

I love the finish on there. I'm buying some alclad now! - MT

The barrels don't taper, I'm not impressed. That sculpt has boxy fronts for the missiles too. Tapered, turned aluminum WITH rifling like the 1/25th models would be awesome (especially for us 1/200 scale owners). I've gotta build three. - MT

Awesome work everybody. I stayed off line this weekend and look what I missed! The defender and background look great! Nice touch of "reality." - MT

That conflicting line art thing drives me nuts! I have to go and look at it a few times before deciding in some cases. I've even gone to my wife and said, "what do you think." I don't envy you, but I know there's gonna be a lot of happy kit recipients out there. Making the world a better place, one model at a time . - MT

Thanks for the link Guld. I keep checking and haven't seen it until today! - MT

Those look great! I always did like those sculpts - even with the thick details. I bet you used Future on the canopies. Tell those guys standing around on the block to get back to work! - MT

Thanks yui1107! I love the 723 paint design. - MT

The good thing about black is that it hides the yellowed white . Looks good, especially for a first. - MT

Thanks guys. Spares are good, I've reused several "failed" attempt assemblies. - MT

I think the price sounds right for the item. It's 1/200 so I GOTTA order mine! - MT

Pin vise, couldn't live without mine; either one! The valk looks great considering the subject. That kit is a pain to build and paint - especially in white. Great job! - MT

You can't really mix them because they'll just overlap each other. But if the vendor in your area carries the cammo line, see if you can order what you want. I think you got the Fusion stuff; there is a regular line too; here's color splotches: http://www.kpg-industrial.com/products/non...mouflage_paint/ Hope that helps. I've got a few cans and love it. Plus the newer cans have a fine automotive spray valve on them for a smoother finish (no, I don't own stocks in Krylon - but I should! ). - MT

I spent today making the mechanism that folds the last ramp section as the ramp retracts; one motor, two actions. I used heavy line and it reeled into one of those badge holders (available at your stationery store). I took it apart and put two lines on the reel. One went left and the other right to the towers previously posted. It worked great! Then I realized it would take a lot of force to open it back up . Two steps forward, one back. On the other hand, I ordered two more Hitech HS-125MGs to fit into the ramp. So now I'll have three different ways of folding/unfolding the ramp segments. But at least it will be reliable when I'm done. The two current gearcase mechanisms work great. I should be back to work on it in a week; I hope! - MT

Look for the Krylon Cammo paint colors (like for ATV's and other projects). Same price and they sell a light and medium grey color. Dead flat too! perfect stuff for models. Would stick well with slight surface prep on ABS. - MT

That's a great idea! I might "brow" it! - MT