MechTech

I can't vote again, but my 1% is up there in spirit! I've got some I did in Corel 8 (yes, I'm too cheap to upgrade-but the newer stuff still reads the older). - MT

Thanks for sharin' man! I haven't built my Hase Valks, but the parts and detail are not the same. I thought the same thing too. It does look cool though. I like the crane detail; it's a different approach to a stand. - MT

That looks good. I've got an old super O missing the leg fast packs and heat shield. I'm thinking about trading it for something newer or a Yammie. I'm a model guy, what can I say. - MT

I think kids aren't building anymore, but us older guys are making up for it with a vengeance! There is always a replacement product for something on the market, even leaded petrol! - MT

Mine would be REALLY custom since they are 1/200 scale. Like I would do the artwork and utilize your printing capabilities (I voted). - MT

Great detail work! - MT

That's looking better everyday! You're definitely on the right track! 1/144 is great, it's just not Nichimo 1/200 - MT

Rotorhead, thanks for the tips! By the way, yes, the hanger doors will be motorized (low tech, easy, and I've already got the gearheads), the stabilizers are already retractable, and it will have one Airsoft cannon on it (too irresistible). I'm keeping away from pyrotechnics on THIS ship; too much investment! Past projects had rockets though! - MT

About the star destroyer, dang! That thing must weigh more than a person! The Enterprises looks great! Kylwel, if you wanna destroy a model, just glue it together and throw a few fire crackers into it - it's more satisfying . Seriously though, great weathering. - MT

That's fantastic, even so far. VERY original and a nice break from the Valks (as much as I love them). - MT

Looks great! Thanks for sharin'. "Moscato is a pimp..." Crack dealer,maybe. I bet he puts some in the resin to boost orders. That "new resin smell." And oh yeah, he is a great sculptor too! - MT

There's no school like the old school I say. But I have enjoyed the other series as well. Besides the original, I think MF is getting things back on track from all of the mystery magic mumbo jumbo. Macross is about culture, war and big robots (over simplified)! The other stuff was fom drinking too much saki I think - MT

Welcome Cranky (I hope you're not always like that ) mslz22, what's the other kit you're possibly working on if there's enough interest (VA-3)? - MT

I hate legalese. It sucks in English, it must really suck in Japanese; and then which character set do you use? Keep on pouring! Don't let "the man" get you down. - MT

I was wondering if you were still alive? That looks AWESOME! The pictures are fuzzy, but the weathering on the sides and markings look great! Are you going to weather the deck area too? I think the F-14 is too big though - MT

You didn't say airbrushing so I'm guessing spray can? If so, put it in warm (not hot) water and bring the cans up to a slightly warner temp. It helps the paint flow ,settle and cure smoothly. Keep the parts warm too, just not in the water . - MT

Looks great! Also looks like a big chunk of resin. - MT

Looks absolutely awesome man! - MT

Thanks. There shouldn't be any problems weight wise. The whole bow section and ramp assembly so far weighs 720 grams or 1 lb 9 3/4 ounce according to my scale. It's the heaviest part too! The back half won't have all the mechanics on it. The lower hull weighs about 30 lbs and is broad/flat bottomed. I'm only worried about control issues into the wind actually. The hanger deck is a giant sail. We'll soon see! the 24th marks two years under construction! - MT

He he, great minds think alike. I've had a Talgeese shield on hold for the same thing; but for a VF-1. It's coming along great. - MT

Welcome to the boards Nausica (I never thought I'd say that). That looks really good for a three day build and your choice of materials. I believe if you planned out and used more care, you could really make a professional looking model! I could never build anything scratch in that short of time. The texture on the one you made looks rough; that can detract from all the work you obviously put into it. You have skills. Try styrene sheet and shapes too. Great stuff! - MT

Dah! Why didn't I think of graphite? Good idea! Thanks guys and Isamu for the compliment! - MT

Welcome! Also check out Big F's stuff. He's working on a Jetfire right now last I heard. - MT

Hasegawa sticks to reality with the exception of the Macross series. Watching the MF episode I was trying to figure out how the models would look. They're buglike, but very mechanical. Alex - I'll take companies called Bandai for $200 please... - MT

I remember those. I never bought one. I thought it was like breeding an apple with an orange and trying to get someone to eat it. I thought it was another Macross wanna be. - MT