Jasonc

This is what I was referring to. With HG's philosophy of blocking Macross, thinking it is as a competitor to their franchise and so on, getting a license from them would mean burning a bridge with said competitor in a way. I mean, that isn't always the case, but I don't see why BW would want to deal with a company playing both sides of the fence here. That's all the detail I really want to give on that. As I stated before, a license holder that hasn't given any manufacturer, professional or a garage kit maker, permission to use their license is subject to C&D from their lawyers, and in some cases where it is on the level of what has happened in China, raids and arrests. Neither one of them, in those examples, has permission, but the main difference is whether or not the license holder finds out, and if it's worth it to go after that party. For the garage kit maker, if they sell 20 of a kit, I haven't seen too many companies go after something that small. They could shut them down, certainly, but it's usually a guy in a garage. Is the time spent going after that person worth the money spent? Probably not. However, a professional company is different. If they release a toy in this case, using an license without permit, it is released, and they don't do anything about an advertised item, in essence, the court can see it as the license holder granting permission. Anyone remember how Macross Plus and II came over here to the U.S.?

I have a feeling this will not happen. I don't blame BW at all for it, either. It has nothing to do with BW dropping the ball. They didn't respond to CW because CW tried to burn them before, and I doubt when you deal with a business that tries to screw you over, you're going to grant licenses to them. While people do small kits here and there, I think most companies will look the other way. That has been a common thing for all sorts of franchises. That said, when it gets to the point where supposedly "professional companies" start to make stuff that they have not been granted a license to do, that becomes a problem that has to be addressed by the license holder. It's also the same when mass production of bootleg products of something already produced are made. It is the license holder's right to protect their property as much as they desire. They may be able to do it by getting rid of the pilot names, changing the tails, and maybe keeping the kite, but they would need to get HG's approval from it I assume, and I don't know if that will fly. If it does, then it won't be the M0 version. I have no interest in CW products. They look OK and all, but 1/72 isn't really a scale I collect a lot of stuff of. That said, there are kits of the F-14 that I am interested in buying, and making my own custom of this someday.

I've read of some people complaining about them still being a little loose, and not too many enhancements from the original design, but as I was sitting here, comparing the old and new, the new one is much more stiffer than the original, with more locking areas to give it a pretty solid feel. The feet were an issue, but I haven't heard of any of the new ones having the wrong feet in them. I don't know if my problem is just one out there that's random, but I got it from a reputable place (Amiami) and they took care of it.

Xigfrid made the arm and leg fast pack and boosters, along with the nose vernier. I used the Frameout original head, and made the verniers for the wings. Decals are also of the Frameout kit. I figure she's from a fleet past 2012, where they are familiar with culture and all the good stuff. She serves her commander, kicks ass, and has a big smile on her face.

I ended up getting one of the newer ones, and while both feet were on the correct sides, the right foot would not come out, to the point where the glue and the fasteners didn't hold, and the two-pronged broke off. Luckily, I was able to submit a claim, and they sent out another right leg. So far, it transforms perfectly now, and the leg is better than "new".

So, I decided to create a posable Meltran figure with a 3D printed gun (originally designed by Darrin, but modified to fit this figure). It's a kitbash of a Yamato Milia 639 figure, and a Wave Movable kit. I did cut a few pieces to make her as an action figure, and im quite happy with the end result.

I am waiting on a couple back issues that I have sitting at a friend's house in Japan, so once I get those, I'll get caught up. Not missing any issues, thankfully.

It is Candy Apple red (1st gen) from House Of Kolor.

I just bought a 12oz. can of this paint. From what I was reading, while the cans are expensive, the cans are top quality and cover very well. I think this apple red is about as dark as I want it to be, and while I have the major parts done, once I paint these parts, I will need to let this paint fully cure for quite some time. I'm expecting to wait about a week before touching them again.

stupid auto correct.

Well, she is finally built. While not finished with detailing, there are some parts I need to adjust. I'm having the hardest time transforming it to battroid, and it might be the arm bar not connecting to the back of the cockpit, but for the other 2 modes, it's quite solid.

This is great stuff here. While I do like displays to be a little more solid and maybe functional, this is an excellent idea I think, for filling in more static areas of a display.

I've seen someone building one of these, but was wondering if anyone here knew where to find the file. I'm looking for a 1/60 Glaug file. Does anyone know where or who has that? Nevermind, I found what I was looking for. I'll be printing it in the next few weeks.

That's a great set of figurines. I plan to put them all out for display once I get my display built. Figures to me, really make a display.

Ah, OK, nice. I may try that. Haven't decided between that and making decals. Decisions. Next week I buy the rest of it.

I finally got started on this project while waiting on other paints to come in for the other unfinished ones. So far, I'm really liking the ease of building this, and the extra steel parts and rubber tires are going to make this a really fun project to complete. @Xigfrid, I bought the same paints you used for this project. As for the stripes on the legs, are those decals also?

Agreed, now back to toys and figures.

I preordered this one, and it seems like it's going to take forever until August comes when it is out. I think the button pressing is coming from you seeming to push your soapbox on people who don't need to be talked to in regards to what is wrong or right. What is your opinion is fine, but bringing it into a thread about Macross character figures is, IMO, not the place for it. That's the only thing I'll say about it because I don't care about it one bit. I like anime, I like the figures, and I don't judge or criticize anyone for where their opinion is on it, so long as they aren't judging others about it.

I never got any of the Yeti stands, but was considering getting quite a few of them. Then I saw that there was none.

Looks great. Are you the one that pulls the files off of the game, or someone else? If so, I'd like to know how it's done. I'd like to work on one of these.

I keep trying to find these issues, only to see that all the regular places are sold out. Aside from hlj, does anyone else have places where they're being sold? I also know about CD Japan.

No worries. The last break was me just being a bit too strong with putting things together. I was able to get the arms and legs to close together, which required a bit of filing and sanding, but as I'm test fitting parts, I realize that when this thing is done, it's going to be quite solid. I really like how all these parts fit and lock together. I'm a big fan of this valk. The only one I'd really, really want though, is the VA-3 Invader. @Xigfrid, care to take a stab at that one? I'd probably buy 3 of that one for all the variations.

So, who got a preorder in? I got mine in, but they went really fast. I'm excited to get this version, but now I will most likely be selling off my older YF-29 with the armor parts.

Thanks. Im really out of supplies. I can't work on anything at this point until I get thinner, but its so close.

That said, I just tested the wing connection to the legs, and the fit is perfect.