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  1. tekering
    I thought the lack of a Koji face for the pilot was inexcusable. 😒
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    In anticipation of printing my own, I've prepared a painting guide color-matched to the Blu–rays: Incidentally, Marie's Logan is the only one to survive their debut appearance... These "cannon fodder" Logans are only briefly onscreen before they're destroyed, and after that Marie's is all we see for the rest of the series. 😅
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    Obviously, Kitz Concept failed to provide them with accurate photos, but how long did it take them to inform BBTS of the "important design change?" 🤨
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    Great find, @Shawn! Thanks for sharing.
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    Yeah, but you had no way to prove it, since quality Southern Cross mecha was never available to the market. Before the Bio-Lloyds, all we had was a poorly-sculpted vintage kit, a couple half-assed Matchbox toys, and a few Spartas 3D-printed prototypes that weren't good enough to make it to production. Ironically enough, the great Dyson Max had already proven an anime-accurate Spartas figure could be produced (as long as it didn't transform). I would've bought a 3D printer just to make one of my own, if only he'd provided .stl files... but at least @captain america can use his model for reference. 🙂
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    Damn you, Mike. The character's not in Bumblebee or the War For Cybertron game, but now I need the figure anyway. 🙄 That alt. mode is irresistible! 😍
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    Yes, to mount the gunpod to the arm. They specifically said it wouldn't be appropriate for the model to be designed with battle damage, so the decals will be included for those who want to display it like that. They also mentioned two different sets of decals will be included, one with only markings accurate to the anime, and the other with more realistic aircraft detailing as typically depicted on the box art.
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    The gatekeepers here will be quick to remind you that Robotech exists in an entirely separate continuity, and The Sentinels sequel has no relation whatsoever to Mospeada. In fact, Mospeada now has its own sequel, Genesis Breakers.
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    Help spread the word, then! Let's use the power of social media to ensure the market is properly informed.
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    In that case, I'll claim four slots myself. 😎 At less than $300 USD, I'm sure the remaining slots will be filled quickly. For a once-in-a-lifetime chance like this, it's a great deal!
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    I've been wondering the same myself. I spent a lot of time in local model shops, where most of the stock is used (or rather, "previously-owned") kits. There are lots of big Tamiya aircraft carriers, Bandai Perfect Grade mobile suits, and similarly large and expensive out-of-production kits, as well as a wide selection of WAVE, Hasegawa, Bandai, Max Factory, and even TomyTec Macross VF-1s. However, the only 1:20 Valkyries I've ever seen are the ones Amazon shipped to my house. 🤨 I've yet to lay eyes on either of Max Factory's kits at retail, either new or used stock. They must have been produced in rather limited quantities. 🤔
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    April 1st is the beginning of the fiscal year, which is a big deal in Japan. It's legit. I'd be ecstatic if his 1:20 Battroid comes to light.
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    They've clearly overestimated their target audience. We're not as wealthy as they think we are. 😒
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    I'd forgotten this was even a thing... ...given it appears in only one of 109 episodes, and it's onscreen for a grand total of 43 seconds. 😅
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    This may suffice: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/asiento-y-piloto-de-spartan-hovertank-robotech
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    Thanks! It's always difficult to judge how much is appropriate for any given location. Like, I've applied the heaviest weathering to the feet: I'm very pleased with the results, but... is it too much, maybe? 🤔
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    The site is very poorly maintained, I'm afraid. The vast majority of models have remained "uncategorized" for years. 🙄 Of course, given the trouble you've obviously had posting here, the problem could well be on your end... 😅
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    "Arms rotate, legs swing down." 😅
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    This is the kind of constructive feedback that makes us better model makers. I really wish more members would look at my work with a more critical eye, or at least be more willing to point out observations like this... Unfortunately, since some people are quick to take offence, all we usually get is effluent praise. Personally, I'm surprised nobody questioned how Hayao Kakizaki survived to pilot a VF-2JA... 😉
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    Thanks for the confirmation, Cap'n. That's exactly what I needed to hear.
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    Well, I've only finished one part so far... I'm adding the usual weathering and rust I'd expect to see on Quamzin's mecha. Delicate chipping has been strategically applied to areas most likely to have suffered impacts. However, I need some advice from @captain america before I go any further: I realize these instructions are at least 15 years old now, and the chemical composition of the polymer resin used nowadays may have changed (assuming even the same brand was used for this run)... Since I've managed to successfully assemble the model as it is (and it seems stable and secure), is it still imperative that I post-cure the polymer parts before painting? Could omitting this crucial step result in the failure of load-bearing parts in the future? Also, judging by the color and texture of the pieces I received, I'm not sure all the parts listed here were cast in polymer resin this time... 🤔 As I've cut, sanded, and primed parts for test–fitting and assembly, I've sometimes used a hair dryer to heat and reshape parts to ensure a proper fit; this is a typical part of the process for building garage kits, of course. But if a few moments under a hair dryer is enough to soften the resin, won't FOUR HOURS in an oven cause irreparable damage? 🤕 Most of us here have probably never "baked" resin parts before, and might be a little reticent to do so with such an expensive kit. 😬 Additionally, this may only apply to me in Japan, but I've never seen wax paper here. Would aluminium foil ensure even distribution of heat in the same manner?
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    It stands! It's quite monstrously large. 😋 Now, if I may be permitted to preach to the choir, I'd like to address the issue of scale: Official stats (and actual onscreen interaction) establish the Glaug at 16.55 meters high, meaning Moscato's model is really 1:48 scale: Official stats also claim a height of 11.85 meters for Quamzin, which makes Moscato's figure a reliable 1:72 scale. However, the seated figure barely squeezes into the hollow shell of the Glaug, and in an awkward pose not consistent with the animation. After putting the pilot into a proper seated position, I had to cut off his legs at the shins just to fit him in. Note how the 1:72 pilot is much larger (and more deeply recessed) than what we see depicted in the anime: Experten's 1:100 Quamzin 03350 figure is much more accurately-scaled to the mecha. So logically, Moscato's Glaug should actually be considered 1:100 scale. Of course, that would put the Glaug at about 34 meters tall, over twice its officially-stated height. 😯 That's one hell of a scale discrepancy! 😬
  25. tekering
    You're not crazy, you just haven't seen Euphoria or Malcolm & Marie.
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