T0t0r0 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) I've been picking these up as they've been released but I haven't really tried making anything big out of them until now. The scale really seems targeted at 1/72, but it wouldn't be too hard to make them work for some 1/100 stuff. I haven't painted them at all (yet). This is the result of 2 of each of them up through 008, although there are few pieces still unused and a bunch of accessories that aren't in the shot. Is anyone else using these? Any creative combinations? Edited June 20, 2008 by T0t0r0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 totoro! Awesome use of the mechanical chain bases! I did not know that it was possible to do it like that with the levels. I have have 4 sets waiting for HLJ to send me payment request. I was thinking about getting more. Looks like you have a whole lot of them there. Thanks for sharing the pics. I cant wait to get mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0t0r0 Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 totoro! Awesome use of the mechanical chain bases! I did not know that it was possible to do it like that with the levels. I have have 4 sets waiting for HLJ to send me payment request. I was thinking about getting more. Looks like you have a whole lot of them there. Thanks for sharing the pics. I cant wait to get mine. FYI- the 007, 008, 009 and 010 sets are what let you set up the levels I've been grabbing two of each whenever they are released (makes it seem like a small purchase that way)... so I guess I have 16 of them now since I haven't gotten 009 and 010 yet (not such a small purchase after all- YIKES!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Yeah i got a couple, great for 1/144 stuff. I had my Tomohawk (bandai gashpons) docked in there, and Millia's 1J. I should do some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 That's an awesome set up. More pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizman Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 That is quite fancy, I've been thinking about buying a few just to play around with. I also didn't know they could be put up on different levels, neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0t0r0 Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 My display space is rather limited, so I only get to have about a fifth of my collection out a time- meaning the base diorama pieces are really just to mess with rather than something I can leave out. Plus, most of the pieces I leave out on display aren't really the right scale for the base. If I had the time to paint them up maybe I'd find a way to work them in. I guess I was starting this thread to see what anyone else is doing with them... for inspiration. Here are a couple more pictures I took using Xabungle SoCs. I included most of the accessories that come with the base pieces, although there are plenty of the Xabungle accessories in there too. (If it's painted then it isn't part of the Mechanical Chain Base sets). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 My display space is rather limited, so I only get to have about a fifth of my collection out a time- meaning the base diorama pieces are really just to mess with rather than something I can leave out. Plus, most of the pieces I leave out on display aren't really the right scale for the base. If I had the time to paint them up maybe I'd find a way to work them in. I guess I was starting this thread to see what anyone else is doing with them... for inspiration. Here are a couple more pictures I took using Xabungle SoCs. I included most of the accessories that come with the base pieces, although there are plenty of the Xabungle accessories in there too. (If it's painted then it isn't part of the Mechanical Chain Base sets). You should really connsider weathering and washing these. Also they need a serious douding of dull coat. AWWWWWWWE MY EYES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0t0r0 Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 You should really connsider weathering and washing these. Also they need a serious douding of dull coat. AWWWWWWWE MY EYES!!! Added to that- my camera and photography skills suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neova Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Multiple sets of 001 setup as a 1/48 hangar - found these super cheap with no accessories with another MW member. Needs detailing but good for a basic framework. Get at least 4 sets to accomodate a 1/48 or 1/60 in battroid mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerwalk25 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Would MCB's be good for Star Wars 3inch figures and vehicles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-2SS-BloodPhoenix Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 The Mechanical Chain Base are awesome diorama pieces! I just can't find enough of them, and they're just not making enough either. I've been waiting on 01-03 and 07-10 forever. I've only got three (04, 05, and 06) at the moment. They're pretty cheap, easy to assemble, and look good without any painting. I had thought about painting them, but after putting one together, it looked just fine. Maybe add some paint details to it. I'm not into the rustic look, so I'll just leave mines unaltered. The Mechanical Chain Base work with almost anything and certainly help in making good looking photo shoots. I've only took a few photos of some stuff with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0t0r0 Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Got some time to mess with the bases again today and came up with a different configuration that seems to work okay with 1/48. I haven't tried mixing in any of the 1/48 accessory vehicles yet... they might end up drawing attention to the actual scale difference between the sets and the figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthurius Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Hey, Vf-2ss, i was wandering what toy that last lady with a gun is, and where could i buy it, it looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-2SS-BloodPhoenix Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Got some time to mess with the bases again today and came up with a different configuration that seems to work okay with 1/48. I haven't tried mixing in any of the 1/48 accessory vehicles yet... they might end up drawing attention to the actual scale difference between the sets and the figure. Looks good so far. I'm not too bothered with keeping things in scale. That is a lot of pieces to use for a big setup like that. Hey, Vf-2ss, i was wandering what toy that last lady with a gun is, and where could i buy it, it looks nice. Hey Arthur. Sorry for the late reply. That figure is a small 4 inch posable action figure. They come in a box set of ten figures. Five original, and five repaints/remolds. They're called Duel Maid. Made by Atelier-Sai. I wouldn't recommend buying them unless you don't mind having tiny action figures of gashapon quality. If you have big hands, they'll be too fiddly, but I'm sure people in this hobby have plenty of experience with small toys. I bought them from HLJ HERE. I wrote up a quick review HERE. Enjoy! Apologies to T0t0r0 for going off topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I wonder what scale they are? Hey Blood can you please give us an estimate on how tall they are? cms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-2SS-BloodPhoenix Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Ruski, they are actually five inches, which comes to about 12.5cm-13cm. So roughly 1/12 scale? Maybe 1/14 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Is there a scale to these backgrounds? They look so good but I would hate the accessories (stairs and lifts) to appear too small against a 1/48 or even a 1/60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Ruski, they are actually five inches, which comes to about 12.5cm-13cm. So roughly 1/12 scale? Maybe 1/14 scale. Thanks man. I might pick one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-2SS-BloodPhoenix Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Is there a scale to these backgrounds? They look so good but I would hate the accessories (stairs and lifts) to appear too small against a 1/48 or even a 1/60. Exo, they're made by Kotobukiya, who also makes the Armored Core 1/72 scale kits. There's a silhouette of a Koto AC kit on the MCB box, so I'd say the MCBs are 1/72 scale. Ruski, you're quite welcome! Always happy to help people get into this addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neova Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) Exo, they're made by Kotobukiya, who also makes the Armored Core 1/72 scale kits. There's a silhouette of a Koto AC kit on the MCB box, so I'd say the MCBs are 1/72 scale. That is correct. It's ~ 1/100 (gundam) to 1/72 Armored Core/Macross scale. One set would be good for posing a single model kit for instance. The included figures are small though. Looks more 1/100 than 1/72 but I don't care. I'm going to use 1/48 figure kits from Hasegawa and Fujimi. The base is 15x15 CM or ~ 6" x 6". The wall is 16 cm or ~ 6.25" tall. Note the 1/60 Zeros are almost the same size as the 1/48s so you really need a minimum of 4 sets to look good (2 x 2 sets). In my shots above, I have 12-16 sets (2 long x 2 tall) for 1/60 to 1/48 hanger dio. I think I have ~ 36 sets now. Can't beat it for ~ 4 bux a set in bulk! If you have 1/15 - 1/20 scaled figures, a few sets makes a great playset (think Star Wars Hoth or GI Joe/Cobra Base). Edited June 17, 2008 by Neova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwinges Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Would one of you be willing to post a pic of these with an HCM pro? I've been thinking of getting them for my HCMP collection. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0t0r0 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Here's a shot with some HCM Pro figures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwinges Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Here's a shot with some HCM Pro figures... Thanks. Dang those bases are a lot bigger than I though. Almost looks like at attack on Jabaro or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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