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That comes out to about $243!?!? Like you said, that's without the record? I never even knew this existed but now I want one.

I missed out on the Angel Bird. I'll have to keep an eye out on Mandarake for it. Hopefully, it doesn't go up in price too much. 

@Bolt Your Enigma looks great! I love that scheme. The Tomahawk is showing a lot of promise. I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread hoping to see more progress!

@MechTech I'm scratching my head here. With all of that insanely difficult precision work that you do, you're commenting on the difficulties of masking? Too funny! As always, your work is looking great. You're the best scratch builder on the site!

On 1/11/2023 at 11:02 PM, sumyumgoy said:

https://www.hlj.com/hi-metal-r-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie-hikaru-ichijo-machine-revival-ver-bans64968

I just ordered one from HLJ. You might be able to snag one if you missed out on the original PO night.

3 hours ago, captain america said:

Tomorrow it will be revealed.

 

Nice teaser graphic

16 hours ago, Shawn said:

Some more info on the book...can't wait!
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/77803879
超時空要塞マクロスパッケージアート集
List price 5500 yen (tax included)
release date 2023.02.20
format/page A4 / 176 pages
ISBNs 9784778038793

More than 100 package illustrations are posted!
The SF anime monument "Super Dimension Fortress Macross" celebrated its 40th anniversary since its broadcast in 1982.
Its popularity began with the development of a wide variety of plastic models that reproduce a group of unique mechanics!

The plastic model package art that grabbed the hearts of boys at the time was by Yoshiyuki Takanagi and Artmic. The illustration still attracts many fans.
The package art illustrations are fully reproduced with high-definition printing technology! Valkyrie, Destroid, Regard's shadows, and the expression of dirt, the painter's brushstrokes are now vividly revived. Box images of plastic models are included as much as possible. Valkyrie, Destroid, Zentraedi army mecha, etc. Also introduces setting images that became materials for box art. Mr. Kazuki Miyatake who designed "SDF-1 Macross", Mr. Masaharu Kawamori who designed "VF-1 Valkyrie", an interview article, and Mr. Yoshiyuki Takani, a box art artist representing Japan, and Mr. Kazuki Miyatake Also includes a dialogue.
The listener is Mr. Hidetaka Tenjin!
<Recommended information from the editor>
Includes more than 100 original drawings in good condition, as well as valuable manuscripts as materials. Even the missing manuscripts that were not actually used in the box art. The definitive edition of the "Super Dimension Fortress Macross" package art collection.

This is a must buy! I can't wait to get my hands on it.

@Bolt That's a great color for the Lancer! I can't wait to see it all finished.

Wow! We need a full size poster of that image!

Missed it. I thought it would be up at midnight my time. I'm an hour late.

What in the actual...

What are the roller skates for???

$375! Really?

What am I missing here?

There's so much great building going on here! I'm hoping to get my workshop up and running again soon and join in.

I live vicariously through your posts so keep up the great work!

4 hours ago, Chunky001 said:

Draw your own conclusions.

 

I'm getting one. Super excited for this! The proportions look great. Wow, 2 feet long. Just wow. 

On 10/26/2022 at 1:23 AM, arbit said:

I've been making accessories for my VF-4. More to come.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/flashback-2012-73757209

@arbit Those look great! Misa's pose looks really natural. Hikaru's pose is a little stiff but also looks good. You're getting better and better at this.

@wm cheng That is soul-crushing! I've had setbacks before but yours seems particularly daunting to fix. Good luck on the repair and just know that it still looks great!

@MechTech Your looks amazing as always. I always like to pore over every detail of your pictures. 

@Goodman Models Lookin' great! I'd like to see what else you're working on!

Maybe just use thin fishing wire for the suspension cables?

The tent looks great! 

@Perxion What type of 3D printer did you use for that print? It looks great! Nice work.

I'm sorry I missed the con this year. I always look forward to seeing what @Shawn and everyone else have on their seller's tables. There's always something unique to see. This year,  I really wanted to see all the nichimo kits together in one place. It looks like it was a great time to be had by all. 

2 hours ago, Bolt said:

The legs have the fat, anime look.

You're right! Those legs are chonk status! Looks exactly right though. 

Maybe it's too soon to mention this but, now we need to have a bad guy to fight against our new Dragunn!

@tekering Beautiful work! I love the factory fresh, crisp and clean look of the paint. I'm very impressed by your attention to detail and perseverance to follow through and finish.

8 hours ago, Convectuoso said:

Art by Tenjin for the VF-0S 

 

Tenjin always delivers with the phenomenal boxart!

I think I'll just support the us release. Even if I pay a bit more. Hopefully that'll support the worldwide release. As long as I'm not paying double or any exorbitant amount like that. 

57 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

Hello!

I just noticed that Amazon.com has the HMR VF-0S Phoenix available for pre-order.

Since when did the Amazon in the US start offering Macross pre-orders like this?

For US buyers (I'm in California):

Is it cheaper to buy it from Japan and have it shipped or should we get it from a US retailer? I have to pay 7.75% sales tax on US purchases. 

Stunning work! I love all the details. I can't wait to see more progress. 

Missed out on the pre-order. Hope to find one on release. It looks like an awesome magazine.