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Off topic, but any info about the ships (from the "Alien" series) that are shown in this link?

How big is this resin model?

I love the 1/60's too, can't afford to keep up with the 1/48's. I need food and shelter more than toys unfortunately. That's why I like Yamato's decision to make the 1/100 zero toys too. They're giving us something we can affort to collect multiple color schemes in.

I agree with skunkobot. TF's are something different and that's what I love about them. I also like the fact that they're somewhat clunky/boxy looking, it's a nice contrast to Macross designs which are obviously sleeker. I think another appeal about TF's (depending on the series of course) is that they change into "real" things: cars, trucks, etc. A kid can see a jeep on the road and his imagination will go wild thinking about it transforming. Sure Macross stuff is similar to real-life designs but it's a little different. I love both TF's and Macross. Anyway, there's my 2 cents.

I'm building a custom 1/60 valk, the dark blue version that is briefly seen. Took it apart and started painting it.....paint is not sticking/staying. It's beading up like there's some kind of residue on the toy (but I actually don't think it's from a residue). Question: will a coat of primer deal with this and stick or will it also bead up. I was under the impression that primer will stick much better than paint. I'd appreciatte some help, thanks!

Is the black that's shown around the canopy on the second "lightened up" picture part of the color scheme or is it a shadow. Probably a dumb question since I'm pretty sure it's part of the color scheme and is similar to existing aircraft marking. I'm doing this custom right now and I wanna be sure. Also, looks like the feet are painted too, huh? Anyways, thanks.

I'm starting to get into building model aircraft again (since there's only so many diecast aircraft made). Is there any good forums out there that any of you know of for model aircraft? Specifically if they have reviews and new news topics, that's all I really want. Thanks and yeah, this probably should've been in the "other" section but I wanted all you modelers to see this so I can get some good feedback

Thanks, I'm curious as to what makes the AMT model so bad, cause I am thinking about getting these.

Looking great, nice to see some updates being done in the review department also!

Great idea, would love to see it!

Wow, great stuff. Any chance you'd lend those studio-half eye kits for some recasts?? (yeah I know, wishful thinking)

So is the 1J head mostly brown then like the 1A? Any pics?

Going to start my brown 1/60 VF-1J custom and was just wondering if the scheme was similar to Kakikaze's valk or the cannon fodder valk. I haven't seen the TV episode where this appears so I'm looking for some help here, thanks.

Yes, really sweet looking stuff guys, thanks for showing pics!

Thanks for all the info so far. The reason I was asking about these is I'm really interested in the VF-5000B, Pheyos valk, VA-3, & VF-4G and I wasn't able to find any other models of these around (ones that transform). Are there any other transforming versions of these valks out there that I'm not aware of?? Or does anyone know if these are going to be made into toys sometime in the future.

Just wondering if the resin kits from SHE are really rare or not...specifically the variable resin kits, the VF-5000B, Pheyos valk, VA-3, & VF-4G? I see that they're shown in the model section of this site with some pretty high prices. Anybody put some of these together....are they worth the price? Thanks.

Thanks, looks like I'll start off with the OVA episodes since I'm big on action. Thanks for all your help!

I'm going to watch/buy the Macross Plus series. Is it better to watch the OVA's or the Movie? What's the difference. Also, if I understood some previous threads correctly, the Macross Plus movie is subbed english while there are versions of the OVA's with dubbed english? Is the dubbed english any good or should I stick with subbed versions. Thanks, and sorry if some of this has already been answered previously.

Hey, looking for some cool Knight Rider kits/models, anyone have any suggestions? I found a few from HLJ but they're Remote Controlled and I'm not really interested in RC's. Does anyone know if some of the models have the panels that fly out (used as brakes)? Thanks.

Just gotta say that I love Macross Zero, the CG blew me away. I also really like how colorful it is, real eye candy. Can't wait for the next episodes.

The tomcat kit that I used is a Revell 1/72 f-14d super tomcat w/ Bounty Hunters markings. They're still pretty common and no, it's not new. You can pick it up for about $10-15. Just do a search for one, a ton of model stores have it.

As far as the armament change/difference from Macross. I just put on what the Revell kit came with so it's going to be different from the show. I Imagine you could use the Hase weapons on the Revell kit, but I sold the Hase kit w/o decals complete so I didn't use those weapons.

Thanks! Actually the stands are from some diecast Corgi models that I have. I just drilled some holes in the bottom so the stands would fit.

BTW, I'm thinking of selling the tomcat since I'm going to making another one. Does anyone here buy finished models or is interested? If so PM me or I'll list this in the for sale column. Thanks.

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