Whats Lying on your Workbench MK IV

[nightmareB4macross]

Created a functional neck-gap filler.

[Big s]

3 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said:

Created a functional neck-gap filler.

Every time I check back, something else is somehow functional. By the time this thing is done the pilot will actually walk up and board all on his own

[nightmareB4macross]

8 minutes ago, Big s said:

Every time I check back, something else is somehow functional. By the time this thing is done the pilot will actually walk up and board all on his own

I think you might be right about that.  😅

[LocusPocus]

@nightmareB4macrossYour patience and attention to detail are just as amazing as that build. Hats off.

[LocusPocus]

Currently finishing this guy up. A little more weathering and grime on the legs maybe. Building up a display base (a la olan mills) in order to loose the odd hasegawa stand. 

[derex3592]

@LocusPocus sweet! 1st build of that Hasegawa Recon Regalt I've seen around here. I have that one in my stash! More pics please! Over here today it's sunny and 70 and the garage is open for painting and clear coating business! 

[Papa Rat]

@derex3592Wow! That looks amazing. I was obsessed with the blackbird when I was young. I had one that was a rocket you could launch. It was amazing until the parachute didn’t deploy on the way down. Hahahaha. 
 

@LocusPocus That looks great! I also have one in the stash I hope to get to soon. 
 

@nightmareB4macross Is there no end to your madness? 😳

 

Ok so I’m all done with the Volks 1:144 Neptune. Not tooting my own horn but I am starting to see progress in my building and painting abilities when looking back at past builds. It feels good. Still lots to learn and the more opportunities I have to build will help me get the skills I need to get better. Better late than never getting into the hobby. Loving it.  A huge thanks to everyone on this forum. Y’all have giving me plenty of confidence and support. 👍
 

Edited Saturday at 05:21 PM by Papa Rat

[F18LEGIOSS2]

Can anyone guess what this is ? Stay tuned

[nightmareB4macross]

21 minutes ago, F18LEGIOSS2 said:

Can anyone guess what this is ? Stay tuned

My guess…

Missile bays for a Legioss.

[Big s]

7 hours ago, LocusPocus said:

Currently finishing this guy up. A little more weathering and grime on the legs maybe. Building up a display base (a la olan mills) in order to loose the odd hasegawa stand. 

Nice and grimy 

 

5 hours ago, Papa Rat said:

Ok so I’m all done with the Volks 1:144 Neptune. Not tooting my own horn but I am starting to see progress in my building and painting abilities when looking back at past builds. It feels good. Still lots to learn and the more opportunities I have to build will help me get the skills I need to get better. Better late than never getting into the hobby. Loving it.  A huge thanks to everyone on this forum. Y’all have giving me plenty of confidence and support. 👍
 

Looks really awesome. Love the little ones. The big one was a bit of a pain with odd fitting and some parts that felt a little warped and such, glad to see this version actually does look superior 

 

6 hours ago, derex3592 said:

@LocusPocus sweet! 1st build of that Hasegawa Recon Regalt I've seen around here. I have that one in my stash! More pics please! Over here today it's sunny and 70 and the garage is open for painting and clear coating business! 

Nice Black Bird and buddy. It’s always right to get those dark ones looking good for camera and they’re lookin pretty good 

[F18LEGIOSS2]

4 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said:

My guess…

Missile bays for a Legioss.

And foldable air intakes!

My Bambulab A1 mini settings :

- O.4 diameter nozzle
- GENERIC PLA (geeektech PLA)
- 0.2mm standart print
- Extrudor 220°C
- Plate 65°C
- 104g PLA/ 4hours and 36 min

Edited yesterday at 12:27 AM by F18LEGIOSS2

[505thAirborne]

3 hours ago, F18LEGIOSS2 said:

And foldable air intakes!

My Bambulab A1 mini settings :

- O.4 diameter nozzle
- GENERIC PLA (geeektech PLA)
- 0.2mm standart print
- Extrudor 220°C
- Plate 65°C
- 104g PLA/ 4hours and 36 min

Looking good, what scale are these? 

[F18LEGIOSS2]

5 hours ago, 505thAirborne said:

Looking good, what scale are these? 

It's gonna be 22 to 25 inches tall in battroid mod  

[derex3592]

Oil paints and purrings on a Sunday morning......someone's NOT getting enough attention this morning apparently.... 🐱🤔

[Papa Rat]

5 minutes ago, derex3592 said:

Oil paints and purrings on a Sunday morning......someone's NOT getting enough attention this morning apparently.... 🐱🤔

Hahahaha love it

[Thom]

Oils paints and cat fur, what's not to love!

[derex3592]

@Thom - it has to be said we had some random floaters coming down on the Blackbird....had to keep the tweezers handy....😂🫣

[nightmareB4macross]

Finally. Upgraded my chest hinges. The originals did an amazing job, but I can see they were never meant to last. But these little buggers are what set off a tirade of improvements.

Note that I can just hold the cheat plate and the nosecone stays in fighter mode.

Finally, gotta love the capabilities of this neck. Reminds me of a certain box art. 

[nightmareB4macross]

7 hours ago, derex3592 said:

Oil paints and purrings on a Sunday morning......someone's NOT getting enough attention this morning apparently.... 🐱🤔

Maybe he thinks he’s stealthier than your SR-71 Blackbird. 😜

Gotta give ‘em love.

[Bolt]

1 hour ago, nightmareB4macross said:

Finally. Upgraded my chest hinges. The originals did an amazing job, but I can see they were never meant to last. But these little buggers are what set off a tirade of improvements.

Note that I can just hold the cheat plate and the nosecone stays in fighter mode.

Finally, gotta love the capabilities of this neck. Reminds me of a certain box art. 

That's looking mighty fine !

[Thom]

4 hours ago, derex3592 said:

@Thom - it has to be said we had some random floaters coming down on the Blackbird....had to keep the tweezers handy....😂🫣

Have someone standing by over your shoulder like Mr, Miyagi with his chopstick! And looking closer at your kitty, he looks more like a lion!

Great work on that neck @nightmareB4macross! 

[Papa Rat]

It’s LED Mirage time. 1:144 light armament version. Very excited for this little gem. The pearlescent armor along with silver and gold spot colors are going to look great! The armor is semi-transparent which may allow the dark purple/silver and lavender frame get a little reveal here and there. Might be a cool effect  😊

Only issue so far has been the poly caps in the knees were so tight it caused the plastic on both to split and need repairs. As long as I can get it into a simple standing pose when completed that’s fine with me. 

[nightmareB4macross]

Still filling in the gaps.

[strikevalk]

On 11/15/2025 at 2:24 AM, Big s said:

Every time I check back, something else is somehow functional. By the time this thing is done the pilot will actually walk up and board all on his own

lol, ain't that the truth! the function and details implemented on this 1/55 is mind blowing....

[strikevalk]

 

My goodness @nightmareB4macross.... this image right here represents so much

 

[tekering]

1 hour ago, strikevalk said:

this image right here represents so much

It's this image that bowled me over:

15 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said:

That internal detailing is sick, dude. 😲

On 11/16/2025 at 1:13 AM, derex3592 said:

1st build of that Hasegawa Recon Regalt I've seen around here.

Really?  I posted pics of mine two years ago. 😅

I went with a clean, toyetic look to match my Hi-Metal R figures.

[derex3592]

@tekering - Ahh! Guess I missed those!  Excellent clean build!  The recon pod has always been my favorite! Looks GREAT with the two HMR brownies!