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Great details! Thanks for keeping us updated.

Wow! I will look forward to this for sure!

You want the 2 smallest sizes for scale models. The larger sizes are way too strong. Unfortunately the small size, which is the most useful, also tends to have a short life span.

New DYRL helmet sculpt. Almost there...

yes, all made by hand. but IDK what software. you can ask him.

You can ask him why he removed them. As for holes and thin shells, your slicer should show you they are solid, otherwise don't print until you get them repaired. If something is unrepairable, I would inform him. At the time, he did not know about repairing, but his newer models are print-ready. You can find images of his 3D prints by lots of guys on Macross Fan Central and Macross Builder (Facebook). This is my small scale megaroad.

Hi Elliot, Senovis, a.k.a. Minivalks, is a good friend of mine and I have seen many successful prints of his models. I printed the Megaroad and it was great. Please give me an example of a file you believe is unprintable so I can evaluate. From what I know, all you need to do to print his models is to first put them in Microsoft 3D Builder and click "repair" (or another repair software). And you need to print them at the scale he built them. You do not need to solidify, unless you find a particularly thin piece you want to beef up.

Congrats on finishing this beast. Now we need some close ups of your detail work please.

Great story!

Happy holidays!

Which reminds me I need to make a male version for the Rabbit pilots. Could you give me a photo of the cockpit and seat so I can pose correctly?

Thanks, Keep us updated on your progress.

This was the source...

Great shots! But honestly how can they stand straight up in the cockpit? 😁

So I made my first helmet. It was very challenging. My brain needs a break. Hard surface modeling is much less forgiving than figures. It came out much better than I had hoped. Some errors here and there. Still lots to learn. But without helmets, I can't do a lot of what I have in mind. Now up for Patrons. https://www.patreon.com/arbitscalemodels

Not a problem my friend. Happens all the time. This is the easiest fix of all! Looks like the print failed because your initial supports were not enough to hold him down, so they pulled off. This is how I error check a print: There is nothing wrong with your printer, because it looks like the rest of him printed well, your supports printed well, and your raft printed well too. All systems go! Your build plate is leveled well, unless you see any a deformation in the part that printed well. And your printer settings are fine, as long as nothing is sticking to your resin vat. Minor fails here and there are due to bad orientation or insufficient mini-supports. I have uploaded my pre-supported file for you. Let me know how that goes. https://www.patreon.com/posts/74404704

But of course... Its been awe inspiring seeing you you work on this giant beast. One of my dreams was to learn how to build a wooden 18th century ship model, but never had the guts. I am sure you have learned a ton on this build.

Milia V2 compared to V1.

Thanks. I'm just having fun. To be honest, it's the power of the software that lets you do this stuff, not my actual modeling abilities. But I learn a lot with each new model.

😍😍😍 Of course. Patreon is a monthly subscription. Mine starts at only 2 USD. I don't hobby for money, it's just for encouragement. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my fan art with others. https://www.patreon.com/arbitscalemodels

Thanks. Glad you like it. Sure, I will have several poses in the next few weeks. But keep in mind that a "leaning forward" pose would hide the suit details, maybe a "half side lean"? Send me a screen cap of what you have in mind. I don't print for payment, but I could print you one for free, it would be my pleasure. My figures are free to download, but I have a Patreon account for moral support. And I make special variants for my Patrons.

This is my final Flashback figure, unless someone has any good ideas I missed. I look forward to seeing her posed with your valks! Free download here. https://www.patreon.com/arbitscalemodels

Thanks. I plan on doing a ton of cockpit figures, Max, Miria, Ben, Roy, SDF and DYRL versions. And I am eager for your ideas, so nudge me if I forget something. These are WIP. But if you would send me a screen cap of what you have in mind.

Another accessory for your VF-1Ds and Fan Racers. This is scaled and tested for 1/72. The correct upscale for 1/48 would be 150%, but I have not tested. I would also try +- 5%. Feedback appreciated on scaling if you get a fit. Patron Downloads here. https://www.patreon.com/arbitscalemodels

Thanks. Your feedback actually helped me to figure it out.