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Hello, Here's mine from maporama: decimal deg-min-sec latitude 39.5442 39° 32' 39" longitude -77.1148 -77° 6' 53" Sincerely, Christopher

MSW, Thanks for the detailed post, and suggestions. I know it might be a long shot, but I figured it can't hurt to try. I'm going to have to contact a Yahoo Japan bidding service. I'll do a search here on MW, but does anyone have any recommendations? I'm not quite sure how the procedure works. I'm not much of a scratch builder, and proof of that rests in the fact that I commissioned Fulcy to make the 1/48 AG armor. >EXO<, I appreciate your help too. Yeah, I was excited about the game until I read the IGN review. The mechs are pretty freaking cool though. Sincerely, Christopher

Hello, Along with another MW member who is a fellow fan of Gundam/mecha resin kits, we are trying to track down any information we can regarding this kit. I'm not sure which game first, the Xbox game called "Murakumo," or the mecha. Here is a link to information regarding the game, and the various mecha designs: Murakumo Apparently the game is pretty crappy, but we're not interested in the game, just the robots. All of the designs are sweet, but so far we've only located one version that has been made into a resin kit, and it definitely is sweet looking. If you have any information or insight, please post it. Here are pictures of the unfinished kit, and the finished version:

Hello, Please correct me if I'm wrong, but it would appear that the majority of parts for the 1/48 DYRL first issues and re-issues are interchangeable, while bearing in mind the upgrades made to the re-issues such as the better nosecone attachment and the flaps. I mean of course not including common sense differences such as the head, heatshield, wings and pilot, the parts from a VF-1S or a VF-1A are identical. So to say you need R-L2 and L-L2 from a Hikaru 1A specifically is moot, because as I mentioned most of the parts excluding the variations do not require a specific valkyrie to be used as a donor. As such, I'll be happy with the parts from a 1A Max/Hikaru or a 1S Roy/Hikaru. A separate thread would be a great idea, and a pinned one would be even better. Sincerely, Christopher

Gundamhead, Thanks for the information! So, it was either you, or your brother that I e-mailed quite a while back. Yeah, your references to the tuna and Alaska bring back some good memories. Sincerely, Christopher

Ken, Any updated pictures of box/boxart, and final resin parts? Minus broken shoulder part and leg armor air bubble. If not no problem. Does anyone know where I can get the Bandai kit? Sincerely, Christopher

Hell, I'm not so much interested in his computer skills as his business ethics, and casting ability. Although, it would be nice to see the finished kit, parts layout, instructions, decals and box with boxart hopefully. I have the 1/72 Bandai Super/Strike Upgrade from Karakorum Creations, and the casting is of decent quality. Of course, I am sure that the kit is pretty old, and I think it is a recast of another kit, but I'm not sure. I exchanged e-mails with Karakorum Creations I couple of years ago, and I think it was two brothers running it, but I had no idea they were even still around. Does anyone else have any insight?

Hello, If this has already been poster here in the Model section, please ignore. I did a search and didn't see an update besides the previous thread. From the website: SMT 1/100 Monster I'm not sure of the exact date when this update was posted, but the pre-order price is $170.00. I think the price was previously $150.00, but perhaps the price change is because of the inclusion of decals. The Monster picture provided at the site will not load for me, so if someone would be willing to post it, that will be great. Displaying this 1/100 Monster next to my 1/100 VB-6 Koenig Monster will definitely be cool! Sincerely, Christopher

Rob, I'm glad that you two went with the Super/Strike version. The position of the legs will have a direct impact upon the way the kit is made, due to the altered position. Now I know that I can definitely use my (2) booster kits to make Max and Miriya Strike valkyries. Sincerely, Christopher

Rob, Cool, I'll be waiting to hear from you regarding my reply to your PM that I sent around (1) week ago. I've been waiting to pay until I heard back from you, because the answer will determine how much I need to send. I figured you've been busy, and we just had our eBay transaction to complete this week, so I didn't want to bother you. If you could also reply to my (2) previous PM's from around (2) weeks ago, it will be appreciated. Once again, thanks for making this possible. Sincerely, Christopher

MC420, Done. Thank you for your interest! Sincerely, Christopher

Mechamaniac, Hey, that's a sweet looking PG RX-78-2 on the left. Did you paint it, or commission someone to do it for you? Either way, it's looks great. Sincerely, Christopher

Wow, at least I know now that I'm not the only one who has trouble with these type of decals. I found out the hard way that you have to cut the one you want to use off the main sheet, otherwise, you'll end up with other decals stuck to the model in a place they were never intended too. Not to mention the fact that once you cut the one off you need, often it is very, very small because they place them so close together on the sheet, and you have to try to hold it in place while rubbing a blunt object across the surface. That makes it want to move around, and you end up with half the decal in one spot and the rest still on the sheet or somewhere you never intended. I want to go on record and say that, "I officially hate, detest, and abhor dry rub decals!" I just received my MG Wing Gundam Ver.Ka, and it has quite a few of them. I'm not looking forward to that portion of the project. I'm going to try Jesse's suggestion, and further embarass myself by trying to "tape" the tiny decal in place over what is often a curved surface, and see if the entire thing will stick for once.

Hello, I checked and it looks like the air intake/upper leg is one assembly/part number. So it seems I need part: R-L2 Sincerely, Christopher

Yeah, it is a sweet kit, and one of my favorite designs. Just some some good news from my friend Roy, at Mechadream. I especially like his comment, which I put in blue font: I'll post more information once it arrives. Right now the G-System 1/48 RX-78-2 is the next project since the 1/48 GP04G was completed, so I'm not sure when the Xeku-Zwei will come up. Sincerely, Christopher

Neova, I appreciate you helping people out. If at all possible, I need a part as well. I do not have a parts listing available with me right now, so I will try to describe briefly what I need. The joint directly below the hip ball joint/intake has the gray/black plastic and over that fits two white plastic halves which fit together over the round metal peg. One side of the gray/black plastic piece has a small "nub/protrusion/bump" which prevents the leg from from extending too far. Well, I'm not sure if I used to much force, or if the little piece of plastic on mine was not attached to well, but it broke off on one side, and now the leg can overextend so that the white plastic halves and the gray/black portion have a gap between them at the back until the leg is closed again. I only need one side, and I know that each side is specific, so I'll update tonight with the information and part number. Sincerely, Christopher PS: I do not know how to circle the little gray plastic nub/stop on the part in the picture below, but if you look closely you can see it on the top, right hand side. If need be, I do not mind purchasing the entire upper intake assembly, since I believe the grey plastic piece is glued/molded into the white upper portion. I'll be happy to disassemble it myself if it will save time.

Definitely cool! I wish I could have attended.

Yeah, definitely not cheap! I saw it, and knew I couldn't live without it. The question became whether to get (4) Yamato 1/48 valkyries with armor, or (1) Gundam kit. I guess I'm a little bored with VF-1 repaints, so I went for the limited edition Gundam kit. I don't think I'll ever meet anyone else that has one, so that makes it worth something to me. Plus it will definitely make one hell of a conversation piece.

Hello, For all of the Gundam fans out there, here are some pictures of G-Systems latest release, and future project for me. It's is a limited edition release, and the detail is amazing. My kit should be on it's way by the end of this week. Looks like it's going to be a pretty large kit, and it has over (300) parts. Definitely one of my favorite designs. More pictures here: 1/100 Xeku-Zwei Sincerely, Christopher

Thank you for putting into words the thoughts that I'm sure many of us have been thinking. And you did it so eloquently.

I just purchased (10) Hasegawa valkyries (VF-1S Strike, VF-1A Super, Clear Blue/Red/Green), plus ( Hasegawa Weapon sets. I placed (2) separate orders, because I decided to buy more than I originally planned, and they even refunded $7.50 to my Paypal account without me even asking them, because they did the right thing and combined shipping. I received my order on Wednesday, and I placed it on Saturday. Everything arrived in perfect condition with invoices enclosed. I give them a (10) Star rating.

Word! I'm glad you agree, and I hope that other people stick around for the IHP recast as well. I would hate to see a mass exodus.

isamu_dyson, I'll add you to the list, but please make sure you are aware of the 1/100 Yamato VB-6 that is pending, rather than contact me later and cancel. Personally, I am really excited about the IHP recast, and would never cancel because of Yamato's plans, although I am happy that they are also releasing a VB-6. The IHP will be for display, and the Yamato for play. Sincerely, Christopher

Damn, that is sweet looking! Awesome paint job on both.

Hello, I like this name better, "Black Monkey Nuggets Productions" That's all we need, another monkey "producing" nuggets. Seriously though, I would hate to see the all of the work Noel did so far, not come to fruition. Sincerely, Christopher