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  1. captain america
    OoOooOoOoOh, I like the sneak-peek!! I think yours is the very first "normal type" Spartas model I've ever seen. Yes, I think you're right about the hands: as much as I wanted to have posable units, fixed, cast round hands just look way better and are more faithful. I see what you did with the elbow and you just gave me a great idea! With a bit of tinkering, I believe I can improve even upon what you did.
  2. captain america
    For those who may be interested...
  3. captain america
    *Takes notes* The forearm mod being specific to a given mode would be challenging to implement, as it will increase parts count, overall cost and leave the builder with more unused parts, but the Walker Cannon heel/toe mod and throwing in extra side-skirts is feasible. I will also alter the foot and heel joint to something more user-friendly. I think the best solution is to have two different anchor points for the foot, so the modeller can select the appropriate one for the mode desired. This will allow the robot foot to sit flatter in WC mode as per the line-art. Two things I'd like to pick your brain for are the hands and elbows: despite searching, I wasn't able to find adequate aftermarket round hands, posable or otherwise, and wonder if there's a specific product you would recommend. I also think the kit elbows could be improved and look forward to seeing your solution--as well as the final build pics!
  4. captain america
    I hate to break it to you, Ted, but the reason you had to remove a chunk of material from the bottom of the foot is That said, know that I'm paying close attention to your mods with the intention of implementing (most of) them on a future re-issue of the kit.
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    That's a cool mod. The heel looks like it was pushed a tad rearward while the Walker Cannon foot has a new pivot at the toe and its anchor joint is located higher on the calf. I'd have to see more to know if it hampers the Battle Sniper knee bend.
  6. captain america
    *HEAVY BREATHING INTENSIFIES*
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    That's putting it nicely! They managed to take a fantastic Aramaki design and butcher it because they have no sense of aesthetics, to say nothing of the figure's ridiculous child-baring hips! A properly proportioned MOSPEADA rider is completely feasible, and I proved it.
  8. captain america
    Mold-prep is done and molds are poured. Should be ready to go early next week.IMG_1952.HEICIMG_1951.HEIC
  9. captain america
    Nice publicity pic, but in reality, I doubt you'll ever see the Superhornet carrying more than two of these at a time in anything other than full-on war. It might be able to take-off with that loading, but it sure can't land with it, especially on a carrier at sea with a pitching deck.
  10. captain america
    Hi Ted. I see you relied more on the technical schematics than the 3/4 view beauty shots. I originally did that with my 1/72 Destroids, but went the other way for the 1/48 Tomahawk and IMHO came away with a more aesthetically pleasing result. Might be worth considering.
  11. captain america
    Can this come back for a limited time? I already have 7 requests.
  12. captain america
    Maybe blue is better?
  13. captain america
    No worries, might as well leave them up. That way people have the JPG option if HEICs are troublesome.
  14. captain america
    Hey Shawn! Thanks for the kind words, it's still a work in progress. I actually think it's not a bad thing with the HEIC images not loading, since the instructions need to be downloaded anyway. It's actually wonderful that all the instruction plates can be crammed into one message with this format, as opposed to having to post 5 different times to upload them all in JPG.
  15. captain america
    The destructions are ready!! 55 HANDS.HEIC54.HEIC53.HEIC52.HEIC51.HEIC50.HEIC49A.HEIC48.HEIC47.HEIC46.HEIC45.HEIC44.HEIC43.HEIC42.HEIC41.HEIC40.HEIC39.HEIC38.HEIC37.HEIC36.HEIC35.HEIC34A.HEIC33.HEIC32.HEIC31.HEIC30.HEIC29.HEIC28.HEIC27A.HEIC26.HEIC25.HEIC24A.HEIC23.HEIC22.HEIC21.HEIC20.HEIC19.HEIC18.HEIC17.HEIC16.HEIC15.HEIC14.HEIC13.HEIC12.HEIC11.HEIC10.HEIC09.HEIC08.HEIC07.HEIC06.HEIC05.HEIC04.HEIC03.HEIC01.HEIC
  16. captain america
    What could have been.
  17. captain america
    Hey all! For those who are part of the second run, the kits are ready, I'm just waiting on the aftermarket hands to arrive from Asia, which should be in about 2 weeks. Instructions will be ready by late next week, but in the meantime, enjoy these extra beauty shots!
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    Discontinued, but I did make a glow-in-the-dark dash panel along with my update set.
  19. captain america
    Hey guys, guess what? Batch 1 kits are already shipping! I received the figures from Carlos a few days ago and have been getting kits prepped to go out. I think I can have all of batch 1 expedited by tomorrow evening. Also, some pics of Gerwalk mode! FYI, it balances exceedingly well, and what you see here is just holding together using hot glue; no floppy mess like with other offerings! IMG_1664.HEIC IMG_1667.HEIC IMG_1670.HEIC IMG_1673.HEIC IMG_1678.HEIC
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    Looking good, Ted! On my end, I've caught-up to all current orders. Literally just waiting on the pilot figures to arrive.
  21. captain america
    Hello all! Casting of the 1/48 Tanku-Robo kits (batch 1) is almost complete, but I'm still waiting on the 3D printed pilot figues/seats. This is the only thing preventing me from shipping. Please forgive me for this delay.
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    Hey @everyone This is just me giving you guys a progress update on the 1/48 TANKU-ROBO kits: production is already underway, with the 9 first full kits and 10 partial kits are cast. My resin shipment is backordered, so I'm casting up all the flexible elbow parts while I wait. With that said, the first kits will start shipping in about 10 days!IMG_1422.HEICIMG_1421.HEIC
  23. captain america
    To be fair, there are other offerings on the market. These two, for example. And then there was this thing, which may have been a one-off: So I stand by what I said: The very best you can get!
  24. captain america
    The very best you can get!
  25. captain america
    Hood gap: I added a plate to the opening which can be removed for robot mode. IRL the panel would simply retract into the hood. Shoulder: as stated above, the chest (and all abdomen parts) are masters and I didn't want to press the shoulder joint in for fear of damaging it: it's holding with friction only in the pic, and when glued properly, will be more than sturdy enough. Hands: these are aftermarket posable hands which are included in the kit, and the tab in the palm is made to fit the slot in the handle of the rifle. I would have liked round hands, but I couldn't find a vendor who supplies them. Also, shipping payments are due!
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