captain america

Keep it up, guys! I think this has the potential to be a really great project, and I have some interesting ideas on how to flesh-out some of that 4th Gen+ tech. 

11 hours ago, 505thAirborne said:

This sounds like a job for @captain america , just a thought. 

Theoretically. I have to see that there is sufficient demand for a subject to justify the tooling: show me that there are enough paying customers and I'm on it.

Aaaand that's a wrap. Maybe someday I'll try again.

One week to go.

2 hours ago, Podtastic said:

Well your Southern Cross hero mecha are going to need an enemy to fight.😄

Do you have any plans to try and make the hovertank happen? It got quite close last time.

I think I'd still be in for one in vehicular mode.🤨

 

Spartas is projected for 2023. I'm loathe to initiate more than one SC project per year, just because the market is so small and easy to overtax. If I can get the necessary minimum orders, I'll make it.

20 hours ago, Goodman Models said:

Getting closer to being able to send these out. The thickness is improved but this plastic has a funny sheen to it. I will see if it's buffable or not. Stay posted

Hi Anthony. You may want to look into some thinner gauge of lexan for the canopies, as what you're using right now seems a bit too thick. The texture you see in the clear parts could have a few causes, but off the top of my head: 

-make sure your buck is not shiny and smooth: contrary to popular opinion, a lightly sanded surface is better when thermoforming.

-ensure that both the plastic sheet and the buck are clean and free of any contaminants

-avoid overheating the lexan sheet; that will cause microbubbles to form and ruin the clarity of the part

-store the plastic sheet in a warm, dry place until it's ready to use. Moisture on the plastic from a humid environment (garage, etc.) can also lead to that lightly gritty look in vac-formed parts.

Update!  BIO LLOYD II kits are shipping now! 

53 minutes ago, coronadlux said:

Would Miriya be included in this one too? I missed the original one

 

Miriya was only for the original pre-order in 2019, and will never be re-issued. In the same way, the travel pod will only be available with this issue.

40 minutes ago, Big s said:

That’s why they wore absolutely awesome armor. Say what you will about the mecha, but the armor was beautiful even the ones the bad guys were wearing 

I actually think a lot of the Southern Cross mecha designs are nice. Most of them are an engineering nightmare, mostly due to the under-developed line-art, but still aesthetically pleasing. Except for the Logan, which I have unceremoniously dubbed the chode fighter. For obvious reasons.

18 hours ago, Bolt said:

Yes ! I'm breaking open the piggy bank for this one ! 
when would we need to pay?

If and when I can confidently secure the ten required orders. I'll leave the opportunity window open until the 25th.

Hey guys!

Was looking to gauge interest for a potential re-issue of the 1/72 Quincy Rowe kit. This time around I'd include the Miclone capsule that the three stooges were brought aboard the Macross in by Milia. Looking at @ $500 Canadian + shipping.

I'd need at least 10 orders to make this happen. Who's in?

On 12/20/2021 at 4:12 AM, tekering said:

See, this is why we're so lucky to have Captain America on our side.  The proportions on this thing remind me of an Inorganic...

 

Which is ironic, because they "borrowed" a lot of design elements from my kits, and yet managed to do... That. 

The destructions!

On 3/23/2022 at 11:41 PM, oshanmacross said:

I usually only follow Macross World if it is related to Macross or Megazone.
I am now following this thread.

This release from Volks will be epic!

I'm hopeful for an all-opaque version of this. I like the buster, but not the translucent amber plastic.

13 hours ago, Podtastic said:

This looks great!

Cant wait to see the scout.😁

Ask, and ye shall receive.

1 hour ago, Big s said:

Damn, that looks so much better than it ever did on screen 

Admittedly, the bar wasn't set very high to begin with, but thanks.

Bam! Finished, suckahs! I'll have some Bug Face pics next week, once I get over this casting hump

4 hours ago, Big s said:

Lots of cool bits and pieces.

i bitch about having to fix little things on plastic kits that I work on, and you make an entire model from scratch in record time with great detail. It’s really amazing to see especially in this day and age where so many are using 3D printing. I really love seeing those sculpted parts and how you get them so precise even on mirrored parts 

For what it's worth, I started scratchbuilding precisely because I got tired of having to "fix things" on those same plastic kits. It might seem like a daunting task to build something from scratch if you've never done it, but consider this: if you can scratchbuild one or two small parts for your plastic model, a full scratchbuild is just an extension of that process, and it's done one part at a time. Doing it manually is also theraputic for me, but I certainly don't discount the value of virtual modeling for some more geomertically complex parts.

Captain's log: Friday, March 4th 2022.

The molds are done, and the castings are looking excellent! It was quite an ordeal getting everything finished, but it was 20+ lbs of silicone put to good use, and the process went much more smoothly than I was expecting. The robot itself is a whopping 117 parts, and add another 21 parts for the sled. I will begin production in earnest on Monday, so shipping is maybe 3-4 weeks out. I'll have pics of the completed mecha this coming week, so be sure to stay tuned!

17 hours ago, sbantonelli said:

I agree.  I can't wait to see the finished models.

Me too! 

I just finished the molds today, what a grueling task it is. All. That. Silicone! I actually have most of the parts for 1 kit cast already, so full mock-up pics are coming next wee. Hopefully tomorrow I can show you all the molds and an exploded view if the kit parts.