MechTech

I finally saw those things in the store the other day. They pretty big! I'd just make up decals and stick 'em on the face for accuracy and ease! - MT

You can also try wet-sanding. Just dab a few drops of water on the surface and sand. Rinse off the paper in the water to clean it. Yuo can also get a smother finish sometimes too. Some epoxy putties sanded this way may require a little time to dry first. I mostly use the sanding blocks that are wet dry and they give you a smoother surface too. - MT

Everytime I look at this thread I keep thinking I'll have to buy the RVF-25. I like all the variants though! - MT

Prime is look'n better everyday! - MT

This is an old thread, but I thought I'd let you all know that Pine Sol does work great! I tried it this week on an old helo project. After stripping it down and doing some modifications, I'll have a 1/200 MH-60. It only took a few hours and all the paint came off. I then soaked it in water overnight to neutralize any left overs. Our boards are an awesome resource! - MT

Thank you everyone for the compliments! Things are slow while I take my online class. I've been wiring up the connectors and controller when I have time. I'm about half way done. No pictures since they would be boring wiring shots. Yes I will have sounds for it. In fact, I ordered the sound boards earlier this week (3ea) for the sounds. I will have the Macross warning alarm and other sounds effects. Each board records up to 30 seconds (quite a lot actually). I also added a green blinking LED to the controller to remind me it's on and an LED to indicate the main lights are on in the inside. I located a better motor to retract the ramp and also replaced that too. Again, nothing worthy of photos. I just thought I'd let you know I'm not slacking After I loop this a few time it will be my alarm MacrossAlarm.wav - MT

The colors do look good! - MT

I received the kit today and love the way you made parts clean-up easy. The detail is great and the brass inserts in the blades will insure they won't droop! Looks awesome and I love all the ordnance! Oh, and the box looks great too, not to mention your packaging is great too! AWESOME ALTOGETHER! - MT

Welcome Tancist! You're problem is that the SDF-1 has several parts that rotate. This is the "Do You Remember Love" model, but the same idea: Don't drink Vodka and watch it at the same time I believe the center section with bridge folds over too in the animation. Get the beginning of the TV series for Macross (or Robotech) and watch the FIRST episode. It shows the gun rotation clearly. You will have to build some parts with styrene or epoxy-putty around the gun area most likely. Hope that helps. - MT

Wow, a lot of great work guys! Great paint and aging affects too! - MT

Don't you hate it when reality gets in the way!? The important thing is your family is alright. As of this morning, they were saying 131 perished. I'm praying for you guys over there. And to keep on thread, the figures look great! Hikaru looks a little Zentraedi with a green face. - MT

Cowie, I think the smoke is drifting heavy down your way from the fires There are Decepticons, most people call them politicians Thanks Maiden, my current classes are slowing progress - MT

Thanks for the update. Still no reply for the second time. Looks like we need some intervention. - MT

Looks great! I was starting to think this thread was dying a premature death! - MT

Looks like the VF-2SS is quite popular despite not making it into the "REAL" Macross continuem. - MT

Maiden Japan, if Prime were real, he'd be real proud! Looks awesome. Makes my ship look like a canoe! VF-19, it's nice to see a Raptor after all the aircraft around here seam to emulate parts of it. - MT

You da' man! - MT

This is another side project I'm working on too (great minds think alike ). Of course I'm building in 1/200th, but I'm very interested in your project. I ordered some HO scale monster truck tires that are right on the money for size and they're rubber too. If I was you I'd start looking in toy stores for the tires. The rest is easy once you get your wheels and tires sorted out. Please keep us posted on your progress! - MT

I'm trying to e-mail him again. Still interested in a group buy if it comes down to that. -- MT

Is that what happens when you bolt together a bunch of Tonka trucks ? Good work and huge! That thing's tall! -- MT

If you're on a budget/limited resources, the newer Krylon enamel paints have a VERY fine spray and settle down flat. They'll only run if you really overdo it! - MT

Looks awesome! Now you just need the gatling gun barrel set! - MT

Formation lights are electroluminescent (EL) strips that basically glow brightly (and cool). A lot of household items have them. You can see them in formation, but not down on the ground like the other lights. It's a safety thing. Here's the civilian version - http://www.e-lite.com/electroluminescent.htm - MT

Nice! And it's not all "blocky" looking.- MT

If you're still looking for a good putty to thin out, I've used Milliput for years. The white stuff is the best in terms of texure and it white like your styrene. Once you knead it together, you can use water over the surface to smooth it and the water softens it up some. It dries rock hard though. Sanding it next to styrene may produce thinner styrene areas depending on where you're using it. - MT