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Ah, you beat me to it, ChrisB! Jung, as Chris points out, there are three variants of the Blue Roses valk: "002" - VF-1S, dark blue with yellow trim "004" - VF-1J, grey/blue camo "006" - VF-1J, desert camo I've designed sets for all three in 1/48 scale. As per our conversation over PM, when you decide which version you want to do, let me know and I'll get the set printed as soon as possible. Chris, please let me know if you still want me to make the three BR customs for you (and Enigma?), as we discussed. I need to set aside the proper amount of time and I have a few custom projects from Min lined up already starting in January.... Graham: The Blue Roses badging is inconsistent across various features in Model Graphix. In some the rose is red, in others it is blue, but the name of the squadron is always Blue Roses. In all the sets I have designed, I made the choice to consistently color the rose blue and give the stem a realistic color (green) rather than that awful bright red seen in the original version. "Blue Roses" is not a squadron seen in any Macross TV episode or DYRL. It is the recent product of Japanese modelers and is purely fictional. Hobby magazines like Model Graphix are filled with customs like these, though. Many of them are very imaginative, like the Minmay Guard, but are certainly not "canon."

Just finished up my 1/72 Minmay Guard decal set. Took a little longer than I thought it would....

I'm finishing up the 1/72 Hasegawa battroid set today, most likely. And yes, those pictures are too small to print. Nice job on those models, baseballny. Painting the tread patterns must have been a real challenge.

Dude, check your PM. I sent you a message over a week ago saying that the 1/55 set was done and ready for purchase. Pictures of the set can be seen here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...igma%20set&st=0 And purchase details are here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...t=ST&f=9&t=3574

The hardest one for me to find was the IMAI VF-1J Hikaru. For some bizarre reason, when Bandai bought the IMAI molds they never bothered to make this kit again. I won't even tell you how much I paid for it--it's not a pretty figure for a model. I guess you could snag a Max or Millia 1J and turn it into a Hikaru 1J, but you would need the right markings. Wait a second, I think that's how I got started with making custom decals! I remember being frustrated at one point with the rarity of the IMAI Hikaru 1J and decided to buy a Millia 1J and make the markings myself. Funny how things turn out, eh?

Thanks! I drag my pics out from time to time when I see threads that appropriate I hear you on that one. My first Macross model kit was a VF-1A Cannon Fodder 1/72 Variable. It still sits proudly amongst my customs and other models. I have all of the others, too. The VF-1D is 75% done and has been for about two years. Someday I will finish that one and build the other four. These are good kits, despite the limited posability, part interchange, and paint chipping issues mentioned above. I think I got into these (and customizing) because I couldn't afford the 1/55 toys at the time.

The thread in the For Sale forum has been posted. You have through Dec. 7 to place an order. Thanks to everyone for being so patient while I finished up those last few sets. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...t=ST&f=9&t=3574

I slapped a set of 1/55 Minmay Guard stickers on a Hikaru 1J reissue. They fit perfectly. I even broke out one of my old school Chris Barretta resin heatshields for the occasion. Here are the pics: Whoops! Just realized that I forgot to retract the front landing gear before taking the pics....

Yikes! I'm beginning to think that there is some sort of MW conspiracy to prevent me from getting a good night's sleep....

If I get my act together, I'll start taking orders later today. If not, then definitely sometime tomorrow.

It's on my "to do" list, along with some other 1/60 sets (Blue Roses 004, Blue Roses 006, Enigma). It will take me a few weeks to get around to those. I need to take a break from designing sets for a little while and work on a few of my own custom projects....

WOO HOO!!! I just finished up the 1/55 Minmay Guard set! Many of you have been waiting patiently for this one (especially JValk and Jasonc). Here are the pics: The Minmay Guard project has been in the works for just about a year and has been one of the banes of my existence because the graphic design work at all three scales was really difficult. But it's finally done! Thank goodness! I have to tweak a few sets tomorrow and then I'll be ready to take more orders. I'm going to crack open a six pack and take the rest of the night off....

Yep. Here's the 1/55 Blue Roses set: You can check out the whole thread here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...f=4&t=3486&st=0

Wow, thanks for all of the positive feedback! I wasn't expecting it.... Seriously, though, your support is what keeps me going with these sets. They eat up so much of my time, but I love helping everyone out with their valks. Speaking of sets, here's the 1/55 Blue Roses 002 set. One more to go (1/55 Minmay Guard) and then I'll be ready to take more orders!

I thought about doing that a long time ago, but I could never make up my mind on what numbers to include. I could do one that just has 0-9 printed over and over again in different sizes so you can make your own number, but those tend to look horrible after application. Most MW members who want custom numbers generally have a specific one in mind, which I am more than happy to add to whatever sets they order. It takes me about a minute to do that and saves you some money.

Now there's an interesting idea. I wonder what my girlfriend would say if I told her I was thinking of moving to Japan to design stickers for a toy manufacturer?

Well why didn't you say so earlier ? I've been looking and asking all over the place for at least 2 years Hmmm.... I know I've mentioned it at least a few times, along with Windex to remove acrylic-based paints.

I use Easy Off (Oven Cleaner) quite often to remove paint. It's nasty stuff, but it does indeed work wonders.

I can handle special requests, within reason. I make custom sets for MW members quite often.

And here's the 1/60 Ostrich set:

Just finished up the 1/60 Elint set. Thought y'all might want to see how it turned out: I should have the 1/60 Ostrich set ready later today.

That 1/48 Roy is going to stay in its original form. I will be customizing other ones for a few MW members, though. Once I recoup the printer repair costs I might buy another 1S and customize it. I haven't decided yet....

No problem. Good to meet another homestarrunner fan, btw.

Not to mention some sample shots of the new Blue Roses and Enigma sets in action. Note how the Low-Vis sticker on the leg armor blends in with the paint job--that's intentionally done to make a true low-vis scheme for the Enigma valk. If the decals were printed opaque, they'd look a little funny.... You can also check out these threads that discuss the Minmay Guard, Blue Roses, and Enigma sets. For some strange reason they were moved to the "How to Customize Macross Toys Forum" from this one. I still don't know why. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...=ST&f=24&t=3320 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...=ST&f=24&t=2974

And here are some pics of the Minmay Guard set quickly applied on a 1/60 Max 1A.