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I still luv my 1/48's the best. BUT, I'd kill for a VF0A or D! Does that make any sense?
Sure it does. The VF-1's design was cool like, 20 years ago. Let's face it, the 'Zero is an abolutely beautiful design and this toy realizes that beauty completely. As a matter of fact, I'm thinking about stashing my '48s, replacing them with my '60s just so the VF-1's are in proper scale with the Zero-that's how much more I and others love the 'Zero...
By the way, 'Guts, your 'sig is hilarious...
Thanks, myk! I also must add, that it's disheartening that the only new anime in site dealing with Macross is the Robotech Shadow Chronicles. I bought Macross 7 but still haven't finished the series... probably will someday. It just kinda' seems goofy. And Max looks weird, like a chubby 5 year old kid. I hope they come out with a Macross Zero Two. Another Macross Plus would be nice too, seeing that me and Isamu have the same last name and all. Since I'm ranting, I will go off the deepend and bare to the world what's really deep down in my heart... I WANT MACROSS PLUS 1/48 SCALE TOYS. K. I'm done again.
PS: All the constant singing in M7... just when I start to like Basara, he starts his incessant squawking with the dumb harmonica blaring in the background and I all of the sudden feel ashamed to be watching.
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Ohhhh man, you're in for a treat!
It is just like sex.
but not messy...
or contagious...
or want to coudle with you after one or two transformations...
no, seriously.
Gramatica editada.
Well, also, after one or two initial transformations, you'll realize that you have a lot more fun trying different positions. In fact, the amount of positions you can do with these things is awesome! You'll want all your friends to see, plus you can post pics here on Macrossworld.
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I still luv my 1/48's the best. BUT, I'd kill for a VF0A or D! Does that make any sense?
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Wow! They both look really great. And also, I think it's always cool to add your own touch to your custom valks. Black bands = cool. Great work!!!!!
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Really??? I think the MGs are the coolest things I've ever seen. I guess I'm just in love with the concept is all. I soooooooo wish I could get my hands on the original model kits for these. Either way, having a 1/48 MG is the sh-t! Took a lotta' hard work, and of course I screwed up some things it being my 1st "real" custom job... but I'm still happy as hell.
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......and when the 1st time happens,
Don't be shy to explore. Always have protection.
You're makin' me feel like a whore here, man.
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An entire freakin' year?! Whoah! Man I wish I had your patience. You should go down in the guiness book of world records for this.
I must add to this forum: When transforming a valk you have spent hours and hours and lots of money customizing, transformation time goes up to like 8 minutes plus. I HATE TRANSFORMING CUSTOMS. Thank you.
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Well, here it is. It came out pretty well considering it's a rattle-can job. I still need to add a few more markings and do some panel-lining on the blue, but I'm waiting for the paint to set up a bit longer. That's the same reason why I've only got battroid pics - if I scratch up the paint during transformation right now, I'll lose my mind. I wanted to wait until it was 100% complete before posting, but I just couldn't because I really dig this paint scheme. I used Krylon Fusion Patriotic Blue and then laid down a few coats of matte finish clear coat to cut down on the glossiness. I've gotta say, I really like the Fusion, but they need to make more colors.
Oh, and I've got to give a major shout-out to haterist for the Brasso and steel wool trick to remove the original paint. It works like a charm. Thanks, hater! You saved me the hassle of having to do a total repaint!
Anyway, here's a few pics. Enjoy.
Wow! That is an awesome job. The more I see other people post their customs the more I'm thinking I should get a different hobby. (especially seeing Devin and Kurt's valks - talk about taking away all hope) Great work, great work!!!! I wish I had a TV Max in my collection.
I gotta' shout out to Haterist as well ---- brasso saves the day.
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That thing looks great and I really like the scheme on the VF-1J!
No way you'll get much bad criticism for that work. I would second the idea to use a satin or matte finish after you're done with the heatshield.
I'm not sure if it's the pics, but your panel lines look kind of purplish too. I like that too. Makes them blend in a little and be subtle, but still visible.
Did you use decals from Devin (Anasazi)?
Now show us some fighter pics!
Yes! I got my decals from Devin. Really nice decals, by the way. Worth every penny now that I'm jus'about done!
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The very 1st picture I ever saw of a Minmay guard hasegawa kit showcased a VF1J MG. So I actually thought the MG1 was suPPosed to be a 1J, but later found out they're supposed to be 1S's. Since I've been dreaming of owning my very own 1/48 scale MG1 ever since, I decided to try and make it a bit like the photo I still have of the hasegawa kit. I'll post the hasegawa photo tomorrow at school where I have cable-speed instead of dial up.
NOTE: When I make my MG2 next, it'll definitely be a 1S.
Here's the photo of the MG1 I first saw -
Beautiful, is it not? (Mine doesn't come close, I know)
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Fighter mode pics are in, I didn't do gerwalk, and I'm not in the mood to take this sucker outta' the box and transform it again.
Check me back in a year or two and I'll be turning out better lookin' stuff.
I'm thinking I'll spray it with a lusterless clear. For now, it's got a lotta' shiny gloss because the thought of any decals scraping off this thing scares the HELL out of me.
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I've a tight budget and small wallet!!
LOL
I'd rather save the case to acquire more valks!
At least for now ....
Then why did you start this topic to begin with then? You tease!!!
*claps hands* That's the spirit. Save every penny to get all your valks. Put the Yamato stickers on them for the time being, and if you decide you don't like them, then you can take them off with ease.
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I read the instructions very slowly and took about 1 hour at first.
on average I would say about 3 minutes depending on if I want to take missiles off the hardpoints before transforming, and if I want the fast packs.
My main reason for taking long has to do with not wanting to snap off the head laser. It's tricky to fit it through the back. Also I get scared of the backpack hinge. When I fold it all the way in so it sits pressed right down at an angle pointing right inside the backplate, I can see the plastic bend a little. Does anyone here bend it all the way in when transforming to battroid mode, and when you do, doesn't that just scare the poo out of you?
It doesn't give me any warm fuzzy feelings, no.
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*pats MYK on the back* I'm sorry man. If I wasn't a poor broke ass I'd buy you some.
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150's a fine price at this point, don't worry. If you really want it to end up looking like something nice, you could look into have someone do the decals and such for you. Even if you weren't going to go all out and have it weathered adn detailed, there are plenty of poeople who'd apply the decals and panel line it or something if you want. *shameless plug* This is especially a good choice if you are not particularly hobby inclined, or don't have good knives and decal solution and sealers... those of us who've been doing this kind of thing for a while already have all the supplies and such, all we need are the decals and valk to put them on.
Just something to ponder.
no no NO! Yamato ghetto stickers ROCK!
Joking. Just had to stick that in. K I'll be quiet now.
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Well it's actually from a MB/Games Workshop game called HeroQuest. I'm not sure about the name since the Swedish version.
ChaosWarrior
AAAAAaaaah. I know a lil' about it 'cuz I used to play Warhammer 40k about 13 years ago.
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Damn, I'm glad I didn't try very hard to fold that flap. My first instinct, by looking at it, was that it was supposed to fold up, but after trying it and finding resistance, I decieded to leave it. I like to transform things for the first time without the instructions, so I've learned not to force anything until I'm sure it's supposed to move.
I think I was the 1st person ever on this forum to admit they broke theirs. Like the 1st day I got it. I glued it back on, so everything's okay as long as I don't look at it with a magnifying glass. But the pain and the shame remain. *hangs head*
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I've got a few 1/48's (10 I think)
Man, it must be nice to have enough 1/48s that you can't rember offhadn how many you have
I'll echo what's already been said: The Yamato stickers are very thick (so thick that the edges of the film around each sticker looks frosted,) don't stick so hot, have very fuzzy detail, and are all around absoultely terrible. I wouldn't put them on a valk if you payed me.
Then when buying aftermarket, the question comes to play on weather or not you want stickers or decals. I've bought Takatoys' stickers and Anasazi decals, and I've come to a few conclusions. First off, you have tod ecide if you are going to want to handle your valks alot. If so, then surprisingly enough, I recommend decals over stickers. Stcikers adhere well (especially Taka's) but they still have raised edges to catch on and curl or peel off... a well applied decal set with a decal solution and sealed with Future and then a spray varnish is impervious and almost seemless with the surface around it. I only buy decals at this point, because I customize AND handle my valks a great deal.... I've got a Roy with Strike armor on my shelf with stickers on it from before I started decalling and I dont handle it at all to keep the stickers on.
Yeah, promo is right on here. The only thing to keep in mind, is that takatoys stickers are easier to apply - just peel and stick. Decals, on the other hand, require soaking in water, sliding on the surface, postioning, setting, and sealing. However, if you're willing and able to spend the extra time and effort on decals, they are definitely worth it...
I stick by my opinion. --- I'd rather have a *cough* new valk or strike armor then spend 30 bucks a pop on a sheet of decals.
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I just want one. *sniff*
Macross Plus Mame Sound Problem
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Okay, I guess I need to get a new version of MAME. But which one should I get and where? I've been using the french ROM site (www.planetemu.net) for years, and I can't read french well, so I'm not sure which version of mame to get. (Or "Telecharger" if you will) Romnation.net tells me to enable cookies (which I did) to get mame offa' them and it won't work. Also, while I'm at it, neither of these two sites have macross 1 and 2. Mame.dk I'd check out, but I rrrreally am wary of registering with them, and have been for years, although I have used friends logins in the past. Anyways, advice I am in need of! Thanx to everyone
----Brian