Berttt

Very cool Armo fighter!

deadboy, I think you should give up now. This was always a "I think Hasegawa should make a variable VF-1 kit - they suck 'cos they don't!" thread. If Hasegawa can't even make a Battroid Yf-19/21 ar ANY destroids or enemy kits, then why the hell should they put out yet another VF-1 kit that won't sell very well? Berttt PS thanks for the link to the 1J, it is amazing what some people can do with those older kits.

Chrono you are a dickhead. All I did was offer the opinion of someone who has held the kit, and address some questions that people on this board have. My statements above are correct regarding resin pricing, you don't live in Australia, you aren't a resin kit maker, you don't know. You want a cheaper kit? Then go grab a half arse illegal recast of the kit in ten years time full of bubbles and crap resin. As for right now you'll have no worries building the kit as is from Scale Solutions. If you want attack the kit sculpt then that would be fine, who could stop you as it is a subjective thing. Don't attack something you know nothing of. Why is it the internet makes people think they can just shout off at anything. If you don't want it fine don't buy it but don't spew your crap here, you embarass yourself. Berttt

Well I just got home after going to see Wayne of Scale Solutions. For anyone that hasn't heard of his business head here to find out more: http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~ddwwp/ Firstly I have to say that I am making a comment only because I feel this project deserves support. I don't own one of these kits, but I will pick one up when I can. First off the Zentreadi Nupetiet-Vergnitzs - The castings are amazing, I could not find one bubble, inside or out on the entire kit. Wayne showed me a part he labeled as a dud and I honestly could not find a flaw, in the end he had to show me small defect that I would not have even guessed was not part of the kit. It turns out that Wayne is did an apprenticeship in mold making and it shows, his molds look bullet proof, and the casting are identical to the pattern, really good stuff. I have bought a few resin garage kits from MW lately, but Wayne's castings blow them away. The resin he uses has an interesting matt quality about it that means that paint sticks to it like poo to a blanket, no peeling off that puppy. The kits will come with JBot decals that are crisply printed, vibrant and in perfect register, the set I saw were a slightly oversize test shot and look fantastic. There is a whole swath of text that I had never noticed on the ship before, and each character is printed nicely. Parts are shipped in sturdy cardboard boxes with foam inserts to ensure that the kit parts don't move around in transit, which means you get a kit that lacks dings and nicks from the parts rubbing or smacking into each other. Wayne is a nice guy so I got right to the point about some of the concerns raised here, such as the vents/pod bays and the overall "organic" look of the kit. Essentially it came down to his interpretation of what the kit should be. He is a long time fan of Macross (he owns quite a few Hasegawa VF-1's) and always wanted one of these ships, ever since he was a kid watching Robotech on Australian TV in the 80’s. All of the reference work I saw all show the vents/bays slightly askew, so that is how he made them, not because he can’t do it straight, but just because he thought they should be. But if you really don’t like it that way it would be very easy to fill in and re scribe them. The surface of the ship is covered with tiny little scratches and dings that really make the ship look worn and old. In some panels the edges look like chipped paint, it really is quite extraordinary. Considering these ships were rarely maintained after they were punched out of the ship yards I think the details fit nicely. As for the north south split, I can tell you that it'sthe best way, and east west split would be murder to try and fill and sand. Someone mentoned that it looked "rough" or "unfinished" I can tell you that in person it looked very cool, and pretty nicely finished to me. Regarding the price: The cost of resin here in Australia is quite high, and this results in a higher than average cost for the kit. There are people right now willing to lay down US $500 to get a pre production version, and considering the regular AUD$245 price tag includes international shipping I don’t think it is too bad. This is one honkin’ big piece of resin, and it will take the sale of at least 20 kits for him to break even on it. I think maybe there are a few people here spoiled on price since a lot of kits sold here are recasts. Finally Wayne mentioned that if there was enough interest for the Zen-Nup-Ver then he will consider making the other ships in scale. Obviously they would be somewhat cheaper than the big boy. Any way that is my take on this great kit, if you were sitting on the fence I would say go for it if you can, you won’t regret it. Cheers, Berttt

very nice work man Berttt

I didn't know that scale solutions was an Australian business, let alone set up half an hour down the road!

Further to my last, the bloke is actually Scale Solutions himself. Man it's a small world. I have his number and I'll give him a call and arrange a time to have a look at this beast

1) Yes 2) The timeframe needs to be resonable. What do SSM give for their contests. 3) Maybe pick a kit, say VF-1, or even VF-1A (or some other common kit) and get cracking, see what people come up with to be inventive. 4) either or 5) For the first one maybe leave the money out, sometimes it complicates things, even whe the amount is small. 6) Average flight speed at what altitude? Berttt

This is up for sale on ebay Australia. The blokelives very close to where I am and I ahve asked him if I can take a look at it in person. I haven't got a reply yet. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Macross-Robotech-Ze...1QQcmdZViewItem Berttt

I am so tempted by that Tiger, or even the new PzIV.

This has got to be G up.

Is that a Maus? in what scale?

Looking pretty sweet there LSTO Berttt

I am all for imporvement of old kits but I have to agree with G72 on this one. And yes I have changed my tune after I supported the Captains new Pod. Berttt

just keep any new releases until next year. I already missed out on your Zentraedi soldier, I don't want to miss out on the next one.

What's that funky recovery vehicle that grabs the Cat Eye in the TV shaow and takes it back the flagship? Or that little shuttle thing that does ship to shore runs in Budolza's comand ship. The Macross Vehicles should include: 6x6 APC http://nanashino.macrossmecha.info/armor/6...ed_vehicle.html M-299 http://nanashino.macrossmecha.info/support/m299.html and the little tow motor I have seen around on these boards

Pssst Captain. Care to let me in on what goodies are coming up next.....enemy wise? I promise I wont tell

Yes quit now before you start another project and nearly bankrupt me!

Sure, it's not quite done yet. Like I said everytime I get it almost finshed.....

Are you talking to me HWR? If so I am not in the UK, I'm in Australia. Cheers, Berttt

Some updates on the MMM project, almost into it's first year. Berttt

Small Update: I am sure most people would like to here from WM but this will have to do ya. Almost there. This thing is killing me right now, anytime I feel like I close to finishing something gets in my way. Berttt

Jeez, John pump out those beauties before those 'tards get movin.

Nice work. I know that those kits have something to be desired regarding accuracy. But if I had no idea of what the Macross anime was and I picked one up, would I still think they looked interesting enough to buy one?

Alright that's it! That drone is too damn nice for me not to get one. Please put me on the list for one please. Cheers, Brett.