MechTech

They're great too! I still have to build mine. - MT

I looked at that and said, what? TOOooo much wing "stuff." In reality, if the wing roots did open up, it'd probably stall out and crash. Remember the P-3 the Chinese colided with? Only part of it's nose went and the pilot lost control over it. Wow, what if your wings did that? Canards are awesome (just ask the Swedes), but not like that... - MT

Ahh, an oldy but a goody. I liked these over the valks in that they would transform without removing parts. The only pain was that they would bow in the middle when the gear was extended in fighter mode. I still have one in parts. - MT

I don't say this to people often, but hey, "nice Daedalus." It looks like this person bridged the gap between me and and the art guys. They drew it in 3-D, got a 3-D engraver to machine out the parts from a block, and made resin copies. I guess the next question is, will he sell it as a kit? By the way, I hate those Babelfish type transalation engines. They make about as much sense as me speaking French or Finnish! If I had the money to get a 3-D engraver, that is what I would do with it! - MT

Yeah like Vinnie and Dave were saying. I've got some of the original Patlabor models that the rubber melted the styrene wherever it touched it. Stupid polymers! I think there's something to the chilli theory though... - MT

This is posted in the toys section, so at least I know(???) its not a model. At least that's some money I'm saving! - MT

Those old Robotech kits bring back good memories . The oldest I've got pictures for (and still have) are from 1997. I posted one of these for HWR when he asked about leg artwork on the 1/72 monster he was building (I stuck Shamu the killer whale on it). I scratch built this to go with all the other 1/100 kits I have. Now 1/200 is "the new" 1/100 for me due to space (and making it all fit into the Daedalus. Pardon the bad photos. [attachmentid=37316] [attachmentid=37317] [attachmentid=37318] [attachmentid=37319] The next oldest are from 1998-2004 in this thread: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...42&hl=vc-33 - MT

It almost sounds like the rubber is bleeding into the paint. If that's the case - sorry. You might be able to clear coat them (flat prefferably). If the rubber itself is the cause, then it's coming from the inside out and you're best off buying an aftermarket figure (bug EXO about it). I've had improperly cured resin do that. You clean it up, paint it, and watch your work melt away after the resin bleeds out days later - in a cold enviroment at that! Like eugimon suggested, make sure they're not in the sun - unless you like the color yellow . Hope that helps. - MT

Sorry, just had to say it - it looks like the mecha went to Mecha - MT

Don't ya know, clean kite fly better - There's one in every crowd. - MT

Can you be more specific about shield shape? There is quite a few (U.N. Spacey style crest, The "Kite" roundrel, the SDF-1 logo, and the U.N. looking U.N. SPacey logo. The kite really gets around. I've got a nice clean "kite." - MT

Contact "Ranger565" and he might be able to get you the original 1/72 styrene kit at a good price. He said he was going into business selling the classic kits. - MT

UPDATE 10 Oct 06 Here's the rough glued box. I still need to file and sand the seems and shape the edges to be hydrodynamic. The glue is still curing. [attachmentid=37180] Here's a 3/4 view. [attachmentid=37181] Front view (the props go in this side). [attachmentid=37182] From the rear (looks like a 1/1 scale missile launcher ) [attachmentid=37183] From the top side. Now I have to insert the pole that will support and steer this box assembly. I'm resting and surfing tonight. I've gotta fond some nice gearboxes and gears to do the upper hatch, elevator, and ramp articulation. - MT

I drive a stylin' Nissan Quest. OK, it's only stylin' 'cause I drive it ( I had to lose my actaully stylin' Celica when my children came along ). - MT

I'm trying to beat the Christmas rush! I'll post pictures of the assembled "box" tommorrow. It's all glued and needs some filing and sanding. - MT

Great ideas Big F. That's what I was gonna do for the wing tip navigation lights; cut a grove and fill over it. I can't use fiber because the swing wing thin would stress it - at least in my tiny scale. I've got one of those IR remote tanks/games from Konami. I thought hey, it backs up when it fires it's cannon! So I stuck one right into the barrel at the right polarity! Yes it always lights up in reverse on the one side of the tracks, but I can see where I've been better - MT

UPDATE 9 OCT 06 Here's the latest. This is the lower part of "the box" for the thrusters. More to come later... [attachmentid=37162] The thrusters are probably two seperate boxes (the line art isn't clear) so I broke up up my one into two from the rear view. This box will be on a single shaft to steer the thrusters and raise and lower them into position. It's hard to see in the photo, but all edges are hydrodynamic. - MT

In the UK we have to have our vehicles inspected annually and provide proof of insurance. We then get to purchase a “Tax Disc†which must be displayed in the corner of our windscreen / windshield. All kinds of companies have their ads or brands on these cheap plastic holders. I had to get a new one and saw a plain red one and thought, hmmmm… [attachmentid=37161] So why have to look and someone's junky logo everyday when I could see a real COOL one! I had to let the glue dry on my Daedalus build so I put my time to good use. By the way, this disc is about $350.00 a year - without insurance and all the other typical costs. What a drag! So what else have you guys personalized? - MT

Hey guys, Try getting some surface mount technology LED's. They're the size of a pencil tip and you can use watch batteries to power them (3v). I'm gonna do a 1/200 valk with them when I finish the Daedalus - someday! You can use hair thein wires and everything! I don't know where to get them. I've taken mine off old busted equipment that people give to me (they know I'll reuse some of the parts). That Lego site was cool by the way. I'm not into Lego's, but small engineering like that is cool. - MT

I got the picture from the "This is Animation" DYRL Movie book. Most of Kylwell's stuff is in there too, although on a yellow backround. I think it is a joke, but it would look cool built up! - MT

No sweat sketchlyey, OK, now I'm gonna have to build one because it's just too easy to pass up! I'll just take a Nichimo kit and I'm about 1/4 way there. Daedalus first though! - MT

Looks great. I love Krylon camo! That's what I use for primer and on my ships as primary coat. The colors just seem to be right for whatever I'm building! - MT

I thought that both the Ghost and the Rabbit looked cool with fast packs! I'm tempted to build the Rabbit some day, but most of what I have is TV, not DYRL. - MT [attachmentid=37128] - Just so no one else thinks were high on glue...

It's the wings! The split vertical stab was just confirmation. From the thumbnail shot I thought it was "the flying Dorito" at first. The I saw the intakes on the sides and took a second look. Happy decaling! - MT

Thanks guys! Is that toaster award like a piece of toast with a ribbon on it? - MT