Galaxy_Stranger

I have no idea where to put this, so I'll stick it here: Interesting Valkyrie Transformation

Ok, I'm good with accepting that the technology level in DYRL is the standard for the years after SDFM. The rest of the timelines I'm completely unfamiliar with. But this finally puts DYRL in some sort of context. To me, continuity is important. As it is, there is no way to reconcile DYRL with SDFM without . And other shows like Plus are completely cut-off, unless they're also a show within a show...which I don't think I have the stomach for...

So, you're saying that DYRL was filmed years after the events of the original series using the current VF series models, which would include final production trainers and AWACS? I dunno...

Non-canon sources aside, the biggest problem I have with many of the ideas proposed here is that it includes DYRL as part of the original timeline. Am I confused about what DYRL represents in terms of the original series?

But the VE-1 ELINT was only in DYRL, right?

Sez you!

When was the VEFR-1 "Funny Chinese" featured in SDF Macross? I don't remember seeing it.

Ok, so it makes sense to presume they were organized like the US Navy - each plane type has its own squadrons that fulfill the designated role. In this case, the Elint acts as an E-2 Hawkeye and that's all that squadron does. Interesting how they decided to use a fighter for that role. An F-15 would never even be considered for anything like that.

Anybody know if there was any info on what squadrons had Elints and what their deployment spread was supposed to be? Were they in their own squadrons or did each squadron have a couple?

Yeah, that's what someone was telling me.

Yes, I'm joking. But don't kid yourself - you need a respirator for water based acrylics as well. They're just as bad for you. Yeah, it takes a while to get the propellant out of the paint.

Good Luck

That's why I'm talking about decanting. I can't get the color I want in a jar - acrylic or otherwise. Decanting lacquer paint from a can gives me more paint, airbrush ready paint, the color I want, no tip dry and a nice contact high. It's a win-win. It's even cheaper if you can find a can of real paint at the hardware store. By the way, Tamiya's AS paint description says they're "synthetic lacquers".

That tears it... I'm going to have to make my own decanting frame if I'm going to do this with any frequency. Also going to have to figure out how to mix the same colors using various other paints as I don't like acrylics. I think for the time being, I'm going to have to cheat and use the stock Testors colors that I already have. I can live with that for these little models. Since we're on the subject - I've never seen anyone on Youtube decant the way I do: Turn the can upside-down and depress the nozzle until all of the propellant has been released. While depressing the nozzle of the can which is still upside down, use a can opener on the bottom of the can. Use the kind of can opener that gives a nice cut so there are no sharp edges. Pull the bottom of the can off. DONE. This can actually be done pretty easily if you've got a friend.

Does Tamiya not offer their sprays in regular jar form for airbrushing? For example, my model calls for AS-5. I don't want a spray can of the stuff! I suppose I could decant it...

And for a few bucks more, Amazon's got 1/32 scale F-14 from Tamiya.

Ah - here we go: http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/plastic-model-series-20/1-48-scale-aircraft-20000/grumman-f-14a-tomcat-61114 Freaking expensive!

Thanks so much for all the input! Someone told me that Tamiya is coming out with a new F-14 that's supposed to be awesome.

Again, thanks for all the great info - it's already helped me find a specific plane I've been looking for, (which, unfortunaely, is a hundred bucks...). Scalemates is an awesome resource. I'm not asking for any kit in particular, just using the F-15 as just one example. I bought my first Hasegawa kit a year or so ago and was blown away by the quality. All american kit manufacturers should be ashamed of themselves. Even Moebius. So lately, I've been seeing these cheap little $12 kits such as this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017TFMFG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A111T5BUDCP21Y Which is of the 1977 tool? Then I see this: https://www.amazon.com/Hasegawa-02070-F-15K-Eagle-Limited/dp/B00F5QOVHM/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1474483876&sr=1-2&keywords=hasegawa+f-15 Which, I presume is of the 1988 retooled line and hasn't been modified since? And its like that for several planes that I've been seeing, especially F-14s with all their different squadron decal sheets. I guess my question is the $12 a good deal, or should I even bother?

Thanks for all the info. Now I know I can track model numbers. What's the difference when you jump from $25 to $50 and higher?

Well - like Hasegawa will have an F-15 in 1/72 scale for $12. Then there's another Hasegawa F-15 kit in the same scale for $40 - different box art and there's not much more info than that. Maybe raised panel lines? Would the detail quality be different?

Speaking on Hasegawa kits in general, I'm finding a big jump in price on Amazon right now - some models are $12 and others are $25 in the same scale of the same vehicle. Is there anything about the $25 versions that's nicer/different?

ALL HAIL THE UBATUBA!!

Sweet

Very cool - you know how many more there are in the set? I can't seem to find any more of them.