Grayson72

Great photography as well Kylwell, what was your setup for that pic (background, lighting, etc...)

I have an extra one I may be willing to sell, for the right price. Here's a link to the one I built. Lancer II build

...and some just waiting quietly in line. In regards to the stand for the Oberth...would you be using a thicker pylon for the support? While the stand is perfect for the Lancer, might the Oberth be a bit heavier? Other than that, the overall shape, along with the logo, wold be spot on. I could put the Oberth next to my Lancer and point proudly at representations of a combined 5.2 seconds of screen time. Lo-pan, are you saying you'd like to put in an order for an Oberth? cuz you ain't on the list. Also, I agree that the pylon would need to be made more sturdy, the Oberth will be a much bigger chunk of resin.

It really is a great build. The only way I think you could improve it is to fill in the seem on the front part of the canopy where it meets the fuselage/nose cone. If you look at the real pics it's all blended. I've notice a lot of the models from FSM have done this. Could be difficult though since you're blending a clear piece.

A display stand would be great, better than having to buy one of those clear acrylic stands from Valkyrie exchange for 20 bucks.

Yeah yeah, less slackin' more craftin'

You're modelling life will be made a whole lot simpler if you switch to 1/72 scale, many more items available including accessories.

I figured I'd start a list of people who want one for our friend Honneamise just so we can keep things straight. I'll make edits to it over time. Total kits on order (20) Akim (1) paid, shipped Cobywan (2) paid, shipped Viceland (1) paid, shipped Jardann (1) paid, shipped Grayson72 (1) n/a Goshawk (1) paid, shipped Thor (1) paid, shipped Harlock (1) paid, shipped Ranger565 (1) paid, holding Azrhino (1) paid, shipped Valkyrie (1) paid, shipped RTjunkie (1) paid, shipped Mechmaster (1) paid, shipped shdwfx2000 (1) paid, shipped Newbie (1) ? Neptunesurvey (2) paid, shipped Darklord4 (1) paid, shipped Lo Pan (1) paid, shipped

Well given the actual size of those blocks I'd say they want you to cut them off and then drill a .5mm hole for the Photo Etch parts. Look at the second pic I posted, I don't think they'd want you to put those parts on top of those blocks.

Whoa! nice man, I'm gonna get PE tips from you.

That about sums up my experience with PE, another problem is the parts still want to fall off even with the CA. I'm getting better though.

I'd be willing to do it too, I sent you a PM. RTjunkie, no offense but we don't know you. If not me then definately Jessee.

I'm sure over time you'll sell all you make, I can't tell you how many times I've seen "how did I miss this thread?" post.

You know there's several places that will sell your models for you. Hobbyfan.com and Starshipmodeler.com come to mind. I'm not sure how the deal works but you could ask fellow member Cobywan, Hobbyfan sold his Lancer II kit.

What I miss most on the old boards is the model build ups, there was some great ones from WMCheng and others. Hurin - thanks for the link, that was an interesting and unbelievable read. DR was insane!

Yup that was the last episode, Never to be seen again.

Any updates?

Let's see some photos Melissa

VF-2ss, check the model thread there's a recast of a 1/72 model going on. This kit is also offered by Bandai and is fully transformable.

Cool what scale?

2 of 2

These two are the only one's I have. I painted a base coat on, then did an oil wash and then did a highlight dry brush.

That'd prolly be a good idea, I don't care if you recast anything I was just reiterating what Shawn said about MacrossWorld.

I thought Shawn specifically asked the members not to post recast threads? But maybe I misunderstood.

Well melt it after it's on the model of coarse. I've had dented decal sheets before (fairly common problem). I work with the original piece first before I tried anything else.