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Yeah, I've got some; just nothing in 1/20th scale yet . - MT

Well, I finally did some modeling/machining today. When I get the time (and my Votoms books) from HLJ, BeNippon, I'm getting to work on my Bandai 1/20 Scope Dog RSC. It is an awesome kit and hyper articulated. I thought I'd upgrade it with better armament and details like photo etch and spring hoses. I remade the main camera "eye" from an old aluminum Tamiya gear. The machine gun will have an upgraded longer barreled cannon, with a fancy muzzle brake I made up from an old piece of R/C car shock absorber. (note the 45 degree angled exhaust) The barrel is a Lion Roar Pak42 L/70 barrel (for a Jagdpanther funny enough HWR). For years I've had the Tamiya 1/35th scale 75mm brass ammo just waiting to be used. In 1/20th scale it looks like it's 35/40mm ammo so it's perfect. A few spent "rounds" on the model base will look more convincing. A couple on top of some magazine would be cool too.

Graham, thanks for keeping us clued in and not in suspense! Many thanks!!! LeDudeModele, you heard me yelling all the way to Canada, I better chill out . I think the reason the other toys are 1/60 is that it seems to be a popular scale in Asia. Even Votoms stuff was available in 1/60. We're not the only fanatics. A little background on why 1/200. In Europe during WWII and afterwards, a 1/200 scale model is the size a fighter would be at arms length (simulated) if you engaged him in combat. There were many kits in that scale from then on afterward. 1/200 is now very popular for conventional aircraft; military and civilian. Plus it is small and takes up very little room. Less plastic, more profit. Less space on the shelf too (Japan isn't known for having giant living spaces). Plus they're really cool looking that small - IMHO .

You guys have been busy. A chick with an M-60, Custom armor, and one of the newer Tamiya R/C Tanks? I finished the A5 to A6 upgrade on my Leopard. The thermal sleeve connector towards the front of the barrel is a little thick, but I took a shortcut and used a segment of PS tubing that fit snug after some work. The paint is a little darker towards the front, but oh well. It's just for driving around the house and fighting with my children's tanks! - MT

Thanks!. The Daedalus project is over two years old now. I finished the Leopard conversion (short-easy job). I haven't been really building anything and it's driving me nuts! I'm just too busy studying for some job related tests. I've even got the awesome 1/20 Bandai Votoms Red Shoulder Custom sitting in my closet and it's driving me nuts! Every time I go in to get my clothes, it just sits there staring at me . - MT

OK, I'm a model guy and I know that's a messed up price! Throw your money into the fireplace, it'll keep you warmer . - MT

Somebody heard me crying out 1/200 FINALLY!!! Time to start saving! - MT

Those look awesome cool8or! Don't overdo the weathering like others said. They look great already! I don't know about the "Public Enemy" Poster though . - MT

Great idea! See, there's always something new to put Macross on. When they make toasters and hot pots like they do for "Hello Kitty," my wife is getting them for Christmas ! - MT

Looks great! - MT

That paint scheme is really snazzy! It's tough getting clean lines like that. Congrats! - MT

Thanks for the update! - MT

Sorry jipe, that's all I have left . You REALLY want the Macross Perfect Memory book. I didn't have it and made a few mistakes using limited resources with what I built. The book is still around for retail if you Google it. LOTS O' SKETCHES! It's the greatest resource book next to the big expensive gold one! - MT

BUILD IT! Build it! You know you want to ! I think you should give it a shot. Some of these guys are talking about filling seems and stuff. Toys have seems and you're cool with that. Every skill is on a learning curve anyhow. build it...build it...build it... - MT

I searched and didn't find anything so I thought it was new. I didn't want to make a post like that wooden SDF-1 for the umteenth time . - MT

Big F, I don't wanna know how you guys tested that out - MT

Like everyone said, it's an older kit. It is a great kit to learn on and you can even repose/transform it when it's completed (noses have to be swapped out). I love it though. Before Hasegawa made their kits, this was one of the most accurate VF kits around - in styrene. If your brand new to building, this may be a little difficult. If not, this is a great kit to learn improved techniques. This was the first robot/Macross kit I built and I've been hooked since!!! - MT

This is as custom and crazy a build you will find! I thought this was the perfect place to post. All in sheet metal! It makes our plastic stuff look like, well, plastic! - MT http://ironwork.jp/monkey_farm/botoms/2nd.html Now where's my GAT-22... - MT

CA IS strong stuff. With ventilation and occasional use, you should fine. Too much of anything bad and your body will start calling the shots! The funny part is CA was invented during 'Nam to rapidly seal and temporarily stitch up wounds. That's why it bonds skin so well! - MT

There is a lot of gluing and painting (it's not a Bandai kit), but I think it's worth it! Something happened to the first one I built and I even bought a second one. I just think it's a cool design and idea. - MT

I was shopping around at HLJ and saw that others were buying it. I checked out the link and could only think, "what scale is that, it looks like a little toy!" I was disappointed to say the least. That HUGE connecting bar is...HUGE. And it should be white from what I recall from the anime. It looks like they fixed some sculpts, but at that price...phew! I'll have to wait IF IT DOES look better... - MT

Heh heh, the "poop ship" keeps popping up like something that won't flush down the toilet. Everyone says how expensive it is, but a lot of hard work went into it. I remember the build up thread. - MT

Paragon, welcome to MW. Here's what drawing I still have (and it's not complete. Something happened to my older ones. I hope this helps. - MT

Nice collection and work! I hope to be able to get a display case someday myself! - MT

The Sundowner's scheme DOES look great on there! Nice choice! - MT