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I know I've been out of this thread for awhile, but here's one of the later pics I'll be posting up until the nose is done. Here's a test shot with the base of the wide nose extending under the cockpit, this is all trial sized stuff, and is easily reshapable. Thanks to <EXO> for the sculpting product. What's most important in all this, is not the sculpting stuff, but...proof that the nose configuration I've devised indeed works. I'll probably do a "How it was done after the project is done, but for now, here's the messy pic of it standing. As always, thoughts, ideas, and comments always welcome.

Thanks, buddy. I'm pretty sure I've used them before, on a WWII ship I did a number of years ago. It does dry pretty fast, which can be a double edged sword, but the colors came out well. I too, agree on the slightly grey tint to the white. That was something I was gonna look for, or even mix myself, but that color looks pretty good. There's two hobby shops and an art store by me, so I'll begin after my Platypus is finished. Oh, one last question, did you use primer? This HDP material seems to be a little more viscous than the POM or ABS stuff, and was wondering if it needs the regular primer. Thanks for responding.

They're great for a day out motorboating, LMAO!!! But seriously, showgirls from outerspace is the subtitle they shoulda given RT. They must keep the wallets in crevasses of the body, but that must make the plastic cards either stinky, or really sweaty, Hahaha. They're just trying to imitate Batman and his utility belt. Hey, maybe they have the wallet in the belt and that's what the belt is for, to carry your cash, ID, SSN, Driver's lic., stale cheetos, VHS rental card, and condoms. "Brown Chickent Brown Cow!!!"

Looks awesome!!! I was thinking of similar colors, and was told that in the model section, they have a paint mixing guide for the kit that looks pretty good. Did you detail the inside of your Regult, and what brand and type of paint did you use?

You sir, need a girlfriend, Hahaha. In regards to all the 1/60 enemy figures, technically, they made a 1/60 Milia figure, although, it's be nice if it was posable. If they did make the britai, I'd be happy with that. But the concept of the enemy figures is a nice concept, and if they did the set of the major figures, it'd be another set of things to collect, not just some one piece item and not some exclusive.

RAs I said in my last post, $h!t on a stick and put a Robotech label on it. I wonder just how the store is doing compared to when Tom was running it. Tom, I'm sure you would've fought that one. However, if you had to put it in the RT store, would you have made a minimum order? If you had to create a different product to sell with a similar price point, what would you have sold? It's one thing buying trinkets and little nicknacks here and there for a show. There is so many items to choose from, so MacF has that freedom to sell just about anything they can, from Manju, to drinks, to keychains, to full blown toys, figures, statues, model kits, etc. But when you're supposedly a big franchise and doing so well, and all you can do is try to sell a $5 wallet for $18 and only have a far limited list of like items, don't try to tell me that the franchise is doing oh so well, and they keep trying to cram all this unwanted Shadow Chronicles crap down the fan's throats. It must be frustrating to have a "new film" out, and nobody wants to really buy the crap associated with it, but the Macross stuff sells, and people ask for more of that, along with Southern Cross and Mospeada merchandise. I wonder how they feel knowing that the work they've done, while actually finishing a film, has had so many criticisms with it. It's much more than they expected, I"m sure.

Unfortunately, it's that attitude that makes people not wanna share with you in the first place.

I think you're missing the point people are making with Shadow Chronicles. When you talk about Sheryl and Ranka as a supposed Minmay, Alto as a Hikaru, Max, and all that, Macross is borrowing from itself, and using different characters, and putting them in a whole new story. There's usually no harm, no foul for borrowing from your own series. Also to even say "Robotech did that first" when it comes to the virtual singer is kinda ignorant. At least you did mention that singer as being from Megazone 23. And yes, Vince Grant isn't necessarily the same as Edgar La Salle. Yes, we are talking about two timelines and story arcs that are close to each other, so there is going to be some bumping together. Vince Grant is a ship commander, Edgar is a RIO operator to Shin in Macross Zero. Also, as Azrael pointed out, it's never discussed as to what relation Edgar has with Claudia. What I get from most people that have criticized Shadow Chronicles as being unoriginal, or recycling ideas. Some of that stems from the fact that they are still using the same characters and mecha as was done over 25 years ago. In that sense, it is very unoriginal and recycled, not to mention lazy and shows lack of any creativity. Many Mospeada, Macross, and Robotech fans think that way about Shadow Chronicles. I'm one of them. Also, the idea that Shadow Chronicles dumbs down the plot of the first 3 series, and simply repeats it with said same characters, same mecha, is another recycling and unoriginal point. This is where I believe Carl came up with Sentinels. the series had exhausted its "aliens invade earth" plotline, and was going to explore the idea of the REF travelling the galaxy to find the Robotech Masters. However, RTSC takes this approach of doing the exact same plotline as the first 3 because they couldn't create anything bigger and more original. The ideas for what RTSC has become goes straight to the top, the one who has to be in total control of it. I don't think it's an issue of similar ideas and whatnot. I only know a few RT fans who try to take this "Macross borrows from Robotech" argument to the umpteenth level. To try to nitpick that small, and not to be a derogatory towards Robotech, but the entire series is basically a recycle of the original 3 series. To say that Macross borrows from Robotech, you might as well say that Macross borrows from itself. To try to say that Macross Frontier copies original Macross, in many ways yes, but it's allowed to. To call it unoriginal is probably just a tad bit overdoing it, but it's your opinion. Lots of similarities, but placed in very different time, place, characters. Those similarities were done on purpose, and the viewer who's informed of the previous series of Macross usually knows that. I've heard the expression "At least they are giving us more Robotech", and if that's the case, they might as well $h!t on a stick and put a Robotech label on it. Hey, at least they gave you something.

I do find it funny when they call people who like both Macross Purists. By that token, the Robotech mods are self proclaimed Macross Purists. But seriously, they try to use that term, as if it's some derogatory remark, and it really isn't. Going by a logical definition, it's one that simply believes that Macross should remain pure (almost a vague and undefining term really). I laughed because for their next podcast, "Memaverick" is going to have a mutual friend go on the show and talk about his thoughts on the movie, and casting speculation. As I just hung out with that person they're bringing on, I know he's a big fan of Macross, and even bought the Malaysian bootleg version of Macross Frontier. By their standards, they would disavow ever knowing said person because of that, but in reality, it just shows they don't even know their own direction. It's one of those terms that really doesn't mean much of anything, so it really only means the most to whom it's directed at. If I'm one, I guess it means a good thing, even if I like both Robotech and Macross. Go figure.

Are there release dates for these? I'd like to make sure they are ordered from Kinokuniya.

Zen72/JT, is by no means a troll. He's posted several times in this thread, or one of the previous in the super thread. I don't think there's anything wrong with it, as it is related to Robotech, and does relate to some of the topics here, like the LAM, some drama, and acknowledging the original series. Yes, you can be a total Robotech fan, and engage in the discussions here, and not be hated. There are other Robotech fans who post in here and in other threads, and all are welcome. It's only been when they come here only to insight flame wars and such, and spam, both of which Zen72 hasn't violated. Now, in regards to the Regent, I do agree that he was one of the more badass villains of Robotech. At least in the novels, he wasn't so complicated, like they try now to do with EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER in the entire franchise. They have so much empty backstory on every character, and everyone is so closely related, it confines the large story that's there, but that's the problem with the current writing and such. It's why after the original 85 and Sentinels, I really don't like anything after. Shadow Chronicles is just one glorified "buy me cause I character drop" show, with no content. Had they actually created more characters with no affiliation to the previous shows, it would've been better, but it's a problem that they've forced themselves into long ago. The great thing about Macross, is that while there seems to be at least one character that is related to a previous series, OVA, movie, or whatnot, the shows don't stick to one central character. It's a big franchise, and to confine it with a drawn out plot of what happened to some damn ship like in Robotech is doing it a disservice. Also, what has been discussed here as well, is that the issue of confining the franchise also shows a lack of creativity. Even though Sentinels was hoaky, and had some issues that weren't so great, at least it was more of an attempt at branching out, than staying retracted in a small box. I think Carl at least knew that Robotech needed expansion beyond the original episodes. People can agree or disagree, it's my opinion on that. I'm not debating if Carl was a great story teller or not, as I can only go off of all the info I have, which isn't much. It's just an observation on the two different approaches of Tommy and Carl. Personally, I'd rather have the hoaky "saturday morning cartoon" Sentinels that's over the top and grand in some sense, over the current story that tries too hard, seems forced, and lacks any effort.

Even better. Will you post pics here, or are they gonna stay in the other thread?

I think for the time that Sentinels was supposed to air, it would've been a success. It was around the time that not too many people knew of Robotech's original shows, and didn't know, or care, that it was pieced all together from those 3 series. Robotech was still somewhat popular, and had a toyline, even if it was a pretty shoddy toyline. To say what would/could/should've happened if Sentinels made it completely through is a lot of speculation and opinion. It would've changed how we all view Robotech today for certain, but to what extent is anyone's guess. Most look at it now, and look through RT: Art 3 and comment on how bad it would've been, but that's us after the exposure to what we know now. Perhaps it would've been well loved, if even for a short time, had it made syndication. If you talk of ripples of change creating tidal waves on the other side of the pond, this would've given Carl Macek much more clout at HG possibly, and the timing at which he departed from HG would've been different, if at all. In that case, would Tommy, Steve have ever made it there? Would there be a Shadow Rising, and what would the face of Robotech today look because of that? The door of possiblity is almost endless. Oh, and in regards to RT the Sentinels, I actually kinda enjoyed it, in its hoaky kinda way. It sure as hell had more thought put into it than Shadow Chronicles and the way Robotech is now. Hell, I like The Untold Story better than Shadow Chronicles. That's really reaching the bottom of the barrel.

If you do them seperately, I'll pick and choose. Probably should save after the Christmas spending and such. Will definitely look forward to some vehicles to go with my Yamato valks. Can somebody say "Diorama"?

I have to agree on the idea of "syfy" now having wrestling. Pisses me off having to watch crap tv after anything decent. I usually pop in a DVD or bluray at that time, unless there's something on History Channel. I almost wanna yell to Rick "Put a bullet in his F!@#ing head, don't let him get you!" Good ol' sempai

I might be interested in a couple different vehicles.

I really like the launch ceremony poster. I have a few of them. I also just got my Macross Ace #7 two days ago, and that VF poster/calendar is pretty badass. Good look and functionality at the same time.

The first thing I saw in noticed in the pics was the zipper. Damn, that thing covers up a lot of the front. Wonder if there's a way to replace it with a smaller zipper guide.

HG did show that clip of him talking about robotech for like 5 years, so we know he's an old Robotech fan. I'm sure he's probably aware of the "Shadow Boobs" issue. That was a great clip, and I LMAO when I saw it. Thanks for sharing. That's him probably playing on Tommy's art.

I gotta say, this is one of the more prettier Valks Yamato has made. I love this blue color, as it's not so soft a blue, and meshes well with the red. I was happy to get this one for sure. Unfortunately, I haven't transformed mine, so no battroid pics from me.

Wherever, whenever it's done, count me in to help as much as possible. With a new movie coming out in March or so, and Macross Ace selling well (I assume) there's a lot of stuff going on. this also includes toys, and customs which I can see a lot of people working on stuff as of late.

No, you're not the only one. I still buy my music CDs, and I buy my Itunes songs if there's a band I don't know much about but like one or two songs. I've been wanting to learn Japanese, as not only for conversation and my hobbies, but also for work, as I get a decent bonus for learning another language. I guess the pic of the person holding the book would seem good enough, but it goes back to my post before the last one. It's not my call. I did the photoshop work of adding the script to book one with another very talented guy, but didn't do the actual translation. I'm not one to undermine this person's hard work and time they put into translating for this project, and as I've gotten several pms of people asking to send it to them secretly, I simply can't do that. When they announce the setup for getting it to people, it'll be a great day for all. I just hope that people realize that having the official release is something no translated and computer screen or printed out version can replace. I hope those waiting for a translated version stop waiting, and support the product. The rewards will come from it.

I'll start working on it tomorrow, see if my wife can help out and get something to you.

That's why I wondered if we should save opinions and such for the day after. Since Tom is starting it, he should probably start a new thread on that, so that all is clear. I've since dl'ed all the series on my HD, so I'm ready to go.

I'm pretty sure that's been the reason why we haven't put out the translated book one yet. But then there's the dilema of those "unscrupulous" individuals who will charge for it. Do we put it out to shut them down, or do we stick to not making it available? It's too bad that putting up a scanlation just wouldn't help spawn people to buy it, instead of keeping people from doing so. I dunno, maybe setting up something for people who already bought it maybe, but then, do you really know if they bought it? The trust issue needs to be there, and you'd probably need to know them well enough to know they won't post it up freely for everyone.