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Damn, looks great!

2 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

I would check these out instead.

https://hlj.com/search/go?w=Msg chain base

There are loads of YouTube reviews. They are the coolest thing ever  I'll post pics of my setup to the purchase thread this weekend. 

Sweet, looking forward to seeing your setup!

I've actually got two of each sitting at home and 4 more A's and 2 B's in the Private Warehouse...I hope that's enough 

3 minutes ago, Mechapilot77 said:

wait..is it this?

https://hlj.com/product/BANN16163

 

hlj says it not out yet.  also looks different.  am i missing somehting here? haha

The one you linked can combine with this set:

https://hlj.com/search/go?w=ROBOT Damashii SIDE MS White Base Catapult

I think the biggest think that swayed me away from it was the cardboard cutout as a background.

18 minutes ago, dero said:

What an ordeal.

Nippon-Yassan detailed they've sent the missile effects set to me.  A week later and seeing that the package had arrived in Brisbane, it sat in a location for 2 days.  Nothing.  No update.  No delivery.

I called Australia Post and was told that it was missing vital addressing details and that the only way that it could arrive to me was if N-Y updated Japan Post so that JP could in turn amend the addressing details.

An organisation like JP, I would expect to turn this around very quickly... so a ticket was opened at N-Y and I get a response that the amendment request has been made with the post office.  A week and 5 continuations on the ticket later with N-Y saying they've sent an update to JP there is still no movement.  They claim that it was addressed correctly.  All feeling I had was that the update request wasn't carried out.

Today I finally got to someone at Australia Post who was willing to do the change on my behalf to ensure that the return-to-sender process wasn't carried out and I'd be up for another postage cost to get it back to me.  Hopefully I'll have them Tuesday...

Damn...hope it gets to you soon.

5 hours ago, tekering said:

...and, since sh9000 made it look so good (and it's unlikely Bandai will ever get around to it), I figured I'd make my own.

Looks great!  Smooth paint application.

Woo, congrats!

1 hour ago, bbrain said:

did you get a chance to shoot some pix with the B?

Trying to decide if i want A, B, or both heh

 

thanks in advance

Here you go, this one also doesn't show the accessories like the light posts, catapult, and crates.  I like them both and planning on combining a few of them together.  I say get both if you can .  Hope that helps.

1 hour ago, barurutor said:

do you have a guide for doing the missile trails using hot glue?

I found this:

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/37537-diy-weapon-effects/

I had no idea you could achieve those kind of results!  Looks like another fun project to start on.

8 hours ago, sh9000 said:

15 VF-1 cannon fodders and 14 Regults.  I wish I bought more Regults back then when they were $50 each since I now have room for freakin 3 Monsters.

Now that's an army!   That must make for some great battle setups.

I'm glad everyone's starting to get their orders!

Just wanted to give another shout out to plastik.  He was very understanding and patient with a noob like me.

The item was as described and packed very nicely.  Thanks man!

Just now, sh9000 said:

Thanks!

Now that you mentioned it yeah I'll make this one too.

Looks good.

Thanks, definitely looking forward to seeing that one!  I was just thinking about what can be used as a strap for the guns.

Finished panel lining one of the VF-1A.  I'm tempted to start weathering but it looks like I'd have to clear coat it afterwards.

4 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Nice!  I am not bold enough yet to do custom work but tempted to do some weathering...

2 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

You're welcome 

Checkout this post from the For Sale sub forum for more tips:

 

Thanks!  I'll take a look.

16 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

They can be had cheaper if you keep an eye out. 

Wow, thanks for these!  I'll save the characters, I was only searching in english before.

15 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

I've seen a few of these on yahoo auctions Japan recently and they weren't that expensive. There's also one at mandarake I believe. 

Thanks!  I haven't used either before but looks like none are available right now except one that is 25000 yen 

Yea I like it!  Got a few waiting in HLJ PW lol.  I kinda wish that they come with the mechanical arms too.

Does anyone know of any vehicle/crew/weapon loading sets that would pair well with HMR?  The only 1/100 crews that I've seen are the ones included with the Armored Factory kit but that is pretty pricey right now.

1 hour ago, sh9000 said:

Cool.  I might get some of these.  I didn't want the set with the Gundam figures.

Post a pic of your HMR and your chain bases put together when you get a chance.

Sorry, it's kind of hastily put together, but here's the chain base A.  It doesn't show the trusses or accessories.  I've got the B also if you want to see it.  Also, each panel is about 6" x 6" x 0.5".

41 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

I saw those the other day. I like the msg chain base more and it's for 1/100+

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-4104&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3DChain+base%24pagemax%3D15%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

I got a couple of these that came, they are pretty sweet and nice quality plastic.

11 minutes ago, Duymon said:

If you guys want to panel line and are super lazy like me just get a bottle of Flory's Model Wash and never look back.

It's a water based wash using clay pigment and not only flows super well, if you're an advanced user (not Duy) you can smear it for weathering as well. This literally took 5 minutes with just a brush and a moist papertowel

Looks great!  Thanks for the recommendation, I'll have to grab some to try out.

6 hours ago, ZorClone said:

I think the brown looks really good!

6 hours ago, Big s said:

It's a tough decision for me, but the brown is just a bit more eye catching.

2 hours ago, beatsing said:

A red brown ink works good for my browns.  The red brown is a little better than brown.  Otherwise the lining ink from those gundam markers, there are also the weathering ones look cool.

Thanks everyone!  I'll go with the brown and see if I can find a redder color at the local hobby shop.

Hi everyone, I'm taking a stab at panel lining but can't seem to decide on the color.  What do you guys think?  

Left is Brown and Right is Gray.  I haven't tried black yet but I think that would stand out too much.

Finally caught up with the line that got me hooked (plus my 5th VF-1A ) and my first ever Arcadias!  

1 hour ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

NIB from buyee 

whoa, congrats!  I gotta get a 1/60 1A some day...