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Here is a good set of files: 12-PIECE MICRO FILE SET Or These: MINI DIAMOND NEEDLE FILE SET Or you could even try these: MICRO-SIZE PRECISION REAMERS (SET OF 6) You can probably find a decent mini or micro file set in a good hardware store, probably for less than at MicroMark, and definitely cheaper than at a brick&mortar Hobby Shoppe.

Use a small, round, jeweler's file to enlarge the hole by a small amount. Use the file in a twisting motion into the existing hole and remove a bit of material, then test to see if it will just fit on the peg(s) while still maintaining a good interference fit (peg's diameter just slightly larger than the hole diameter). If it fits, stop; otherwise, repeat the filing and testing until you're happy with the results. If you don't have a file, you can use a #11 blade to "carve" the hole larger, or you can use a drill bit. Hope this proves helpful.

A fortnight huh? Bet you've been itching to use that word in a sentence for some time now... at least a fortnight. j/k I'm still not convinced about the stealth. The glowing testimonials are beginning to wear me down, but I---must---resist---impulse---to---spend---more---money---after---VF-0S. Trying to stay within a budget, and beginning to run out of space to store/display all this great stuff sucks!

The small amount of acetone does not have any deleterious effect on the plastic as the polish dries too fast for any serious exposure. You wouldn't want to soak the toy in the stuff, but as a component of nail polish it is quite safe. Superglue, on the other hand, while non-corrosive, fast drying, and permanent, has one major drawback: it outgases like crazy and can leave a nasty residue on clear parts that is near impossible to remove without sanding and polishing; also, if you get even a slight amount of it on your finger while in contact with the plastic you will have a permanent fingerprint "texture" on your toy. I'd rather go with a gasket where possible and nail polish for harder to access areas. But that is just my opinion. PS.: Just got my VF-0S from TMP (those guys can package!), and a cursory look reveals that everything is copasetic with regards to QC issues... I can't say anything about floppiness/looseness yet as I haven't had a chance to transform and pose it yet.

Now you gone and done it.....

Given their M0 license, the F-14 and Mig-29 in 1/60 scale would be no brainers, and welcome additions to display along with the VF-0S. I voted for 1/48 & 1/60. There are very few 1/48 scale, real world fighters, out there, and most of them leave much to be desired, so a Yamato attempt at a few of them could be interesting; and 1/60, I don't think there are any... too oddball a scale. As for 1/72, there are enough manufactures out there covering this scale to make one more player redundant in the extreme.

I expect to get my VF-0S next Wednesday... just got a shipping notice from TMP. I'm both a little anxious from some of the indicated QC issues, however minor, and bubbling over with anticipation based on all the pictures shown by those who've gotten theirs already. I can't wait.

Welcome aboard. I don't know if you've been lurking long before taking the plunge as an active member, but you should find your stay an enjoyable one. Most members are very helpful and friendly around these parts. As for the use of charcoal, or any other type of weathering powders, the very fact that they are easy to remove/clean is the reason I don't think they are well suited for use on a toy, as they are primarily intended for static, don't-you-dare-touch-me, scale models. A toy is meant to be handled and this manipulation will cause your hard work to smudge, acquire fingerprints, and re-deposit in places where you did not intend them to go. Therefore, unless you are going to give the toy a clear coat of varnish (Dullcote, Semi-gloss, etc...) to protect your work, which would defeat the "easy removal" aspect of the medium, then I would advise you against their use. You may find that using ink, or diluted enamel or acrylic, or a gray fine point Gundam marker, to do the panel lining on your new baby will be enough to enhance it's appearance without adversely affecting the playability of the toy. And you can also use these methods to create special effects like battle damage and fluid streaks that will be much less likely to be damaged from moderate handling. Hope this has been of some help. PS.: Of course, if all you intend to do is display the VF in a single pose, in a dust proof cabinet, for the rest of its days then powders would probably be okay.

I like the "mental image" balloon, and the remark about the Llama wondering the same thing... priceless!

Great web comic. As for the VF bird ingestion thing... just goes to show you that a VF engine can crunch through anything, except feathers.

If all the grays were several shades darker so that the whole thing looked less patchy I'd be all over this thing... as it is... meh.

You know, if done right, this could be awesome. However I foresee a degree of suckiness of Wing Commander proportions.

I believe they are close to 1/72, but don't quote me on that...

Wow! I love it. Great job on the editing and music choice. Having not seen M0 yet, this video has made me want to, even though I'm aware that the ending leaves much to be desired... the cell and CG work is absolutely stunning, and the action sequences are jaw dropping.

Sci-fi. It was crap. 392232[/snapback] I'll second that... utter garbage. The anime version, however, looks very promissing.

It isn't just Catholics, but I'm pretty sure a lot of Christians (BOTH Catholic and Protestant) that are probably not too happy about what was in this episode including me. 392085[/snapback] What I find offensive is not that they depicted Jesus flinging poo at everything "America"... crass, tasteless, infantile, imbecilic, and inappropriate maybe; but that is South Park. What I do find unforgivable is Comedy Central's selective, cavalier, feckless, sensitivity towards religious depictions and desecrations within the same damned episode. How can they lucidly, and honestly, justify censoring the innocuous (as described in the text) showing of Mohamed while using the image of the Christian Icon in such a debasing manner gets their okay. It is beyond hypocritical and a sad vindication of the message Matt and Trey were trying to get across regarding this reflexive self-censorship of anything that might, perish the thought, offend the Muslims. Burry one's head in the sand indeed. It just goes to show how pathetic the media's championing of the first amendment has become, and to their fear of retaliation from the same people whose a$$es they so piously try to kiss. After all, you don't see Bible thumpers strapping bombs to self detonate in the middle of crowds, or set fire to buildings, or murder those whom the feel has offended them. Par for the course in this day and age. Edit: Sorry if that sounds political... it isn't. It is, however, a sad commentary on the PC straight jacket governing most of what we see and hear in the media at large.

How about an OVA/possible series revolving around some of the original characters who got lost during their return trip from their expeditionary mission to the other side of the galaxy, and a pensive, love struck protagonist's self appointed mission to find his lost hero. Throw in a new "shade" technology and/or enemy thingamgig and MOSPEADA inspired hardware and you've got the next, perfect, Macross chapter. No, wait...

My vote goes to: Admiral William ("Bull") Frederick Halsey, Jr. "I never trust a fighting man who doesnt smoke or drink." Attributed to Admiral William Halsey, courtesy Lexmark Corp. Quotation Server. Halsey, William Frederick, Jr. (1882-1959), was one of the leading United States naval commanders during World War II. General Douglas MacArthur called Halsey "the greatest fighting admiral" of World War II. Halsey became vice-admiral in command of a Pacific carrier division in 1940. He commanded this division in attacks on the Gilbert and Marshall Islands and on Wake Island and Marcus Island in February, 1942. Later in 1942, he took command of U. S. naval forces in the South Pacific. In a series of bloody battles, his forces defeated the Japanese in the Solomon Islands. This victory enabled American land forces to occupy the entire island chain. During this period, Halsey also supported the opening offensives of General MacArthur in the Southwest Pacific. Halsey took command of the Third Fleet on June 15, 1944. In the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October, 1944, Halsey's fleet and Admiral Thomas Kincaid's Seventh Fleet smashed the Japanese Navy and virtually eliminated it from the war. The Japanese later signed the surrender on Halsey's flagship, the battleship Missouri . Halsey was born in Elizabeth, N. J., and was graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1904. (Excerpt courtesy World Book Encyclopedia, 1986.)

So, Comedy Central did indeed "puss out"... the pusillanimous PC finks! Edit: Hurray, post #666

It looks like the same gummy pilot that came with the original LV. That, if nothing else, is very welcome news. Edit: Oooo! one post away from the triple 6 post...

I find that the character designs, although a bit bland, specially for the male ones, is rather good; and as far as the "pointy" chins, I don't find them any more jarring than M+'s Pinocchio noses or M2's weird ears. I do think all the spandex-like uniforms are a bit idiotic... they remind me too much of TNG's 1st and 2nd season's "unitards". And for the too-much-cleavage detractors... I only see it in Ariel/Marlene and Janice M, which is hardly any indication that will be the standard for the entire female cast. Besides, a little fan service, if done in small amounts, is always a good thing. As for the Mecha, they come directly from MOSPEADA or are derivatives thereof, so no complaints from me. I do find that the rendering for some of them, at least in the posted pictures, is much too CG-ish and "washed out" -- probably on purpose to try to disguise the glaring mismatch between it and the cell work. I just hope that the animation is on par with modern standards (but without the long still shots with endless dialogue so common to contemporary anime: GITS:SAC, Eva, etc.), and that the story is good, if it ever gets released.

Here you go... The key to the search function is to start in general terms (I typed "pilot recast"), and make sure to set it to look in All Forums. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...hl=pilot+recast http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...hl=pilot+recast

So shoot me; and for your information, I got the designation from this site HERE. I was relying on a source of information that purports itself as being accurate; therefore, your nitpicking of a single letter (is it J of G?) is rather arrogant. Also, although I haven't done it myself, a lot of people just write VF-2 or VF-2S or VF-2J as shorthand... everybody knows perfectly well which VFs they are referring to.

If anything, I just love some of the reactions this last episode provoked in this thread. It's perfectly alright when South Park skewers: 1) Politics, political inclinations, political parties, political opinions, politicians; 2) Religions, religious dogma, religious symbols and icons, religious leaders and figures, devout believers, divinity itself; 3) Special interest groups, moralists, interventionists, environmentalists, nationalists, pacifists; 4) Hollywood, self important personalities, smug sport stars, elitist actors; 5) Americana, European culture, Asian culture, Latin American culture, African culture, Middle Eastern culture, ...; 6) Sex, sexual orientation, Puritanism, libertine morays; 7) Race, racial stereotypes, racism and bigotry; Beatniks, peaceniks, hippies; 9) Mentally retarded, physically handicapped; 10) And just about anything else you can think of. But poke fun at Family Guy, however mildly, and that's going too far. I love it!

Okay.... but where does that leave the Metal Siren (VF-2MS?) or the AJA-1JF, for that matter?