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I heard the old movie link died, here it is again: Correction, looks like after over a year, someone has blocked my video! - MT
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I think it will be alright, not too flimsy. At just a little over 7cm, it's not too long. The tough part will be making the bevel cut into the middle. In fact, I think there are two tapered angles on the bevel versus one constant taper. The attached clip art is consistent with other drawings. - MT
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That's a cool diorama. That took some work and imagination. - MT
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Bandai Macross Δ Mecha Collection Small Scale Plastic Model Kits
MechTech replied to IXTL's topic in Model kits
Those are some intricate paint schemes! - MT -
That came out fantastic Jefuemon! Congrats on ANOTHER great build! - MT
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It's looking great! - MT
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Any tips for first time 1/55 jetfire conversion?
MechTech replied to Mazinger's topic in The Workshop!
It's looking good so far! - MT -
Ooops! The only aluminum stock I have right now is 9 mm in diameter, so a little thinner. It would take me a few hours, but I'll only charge $30 US + shipping. I can bore one end no problem, all the way through may be too week. - MT
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Great machining job and paint job! - MT
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Great Jefuemon! Thanks in advance for giving us the "inside view!" - MT
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Mini Me! If you want some barrels turned in aluminum, just let me know. They have better strength and help with uniformity. - MT
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Thanks guys! I know there are some who are either "Trekkies or Star Warriors" and get a kick out of it. Our pastor even jokingly pointed out that our church seems to have one group sit on one side and one on the other, it's funny! Our bassist always wears some kind of Darth Vader shirt or Vader Christmas sweater for the holidays! Looks good Derex! Too bad about the decals! That's why I keep a can of artist's fixative and Microsol Superfilm (my bottle's like 20 years old)! I just printed some decals and had them ruined by not letting them dry long enough! The fixative made them run a bit. The Superfilm ate up what was left by the fixative. Now I need more decal paper - MT
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If I smoked pot I would have thought I was having flashbacks watching that video! OK, back on target... Those Tomy Tec vaks look awesome! They must be well tampo-painted like the 1/200th diecast planes I have. You can actually read some of the "do not step" markings! Opening canopy-COOL! I don't really do 1/144th, but I'm tempted to get one for my son and I. Of course the lights and sounds are cool too! I've gotta get me one of those Macross aprons for the shop! - MT
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That's some cool stuff dudes! AS far as movement goes, if you use servos (depending on how much movement you need) they have feedback and the computer knows where the servo axis is. Steppers are OK, but can miss teps and have no feedback for the driver circuit. I even went servos on my CNC cutter for the same reason; less waste, more control. Keep up the awesome work! - MT
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Looking good! - MT
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That's a cool idea! Yeah, the white would be an issue and maybe the front is too much, but I think it's a great start! - MT
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Looking great! I'm working on my BA in Graphic Communications so I can appreciate the effort that's gone into it. - MT
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I'm voting this one of the best SDF-1 builds, and not just because it started out as paper either... - MT
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What he said ^ "Inconceivable!"!!! Maybe servos would be more torquey and cheaper? Are you tracking how many miles/kilometers of plastic you're using? - MT
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For those that had a rough Monday, here's something to lighten up your week courtesy of the local modelling club's Facebook page. Sorry if you're "that guy" ... - MT
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For explosive rounds hitting stuff, the best recreative effect I've found is to drill a hole (all the way through if that's what you want and then cover the back with tape) and then fill it with match head scrapings. CAREFULLY hold a lighter next to it to set it off. Just do it last or your gloss/matt coatings will ruin the realism. No kiddos, I'm not condoning playing with matches - this is art The busted up building pieces could be recreated with plaster or old busted up concrete (sand only). You may need to recreate breeze block or brick work under stucco work. Have fun with it - but not TOO much fun! - MT
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Still looking great! Too bad we can't get this as a kit. I'd make mine into an Airsoft version or Max styled fire extinguisher - MT
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I hate white too! I avoid it at all costs and I'm about to have to use it on a model. Plus there's the whole yellowing thing too. For white, I like to stick to a rattle can then finish on top of it once cured for a week. Then I detail it with panel lines etc... I may sound "paint racist" but white is just a pain on so many levels! - MT
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Man, these look awesome!!! - MT
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See there's another one! 1/32nd is normally for big aircraft and some older American armor models. 1/35th is for armor with some aircraft too. You're both right! Our hobby has more scales than the fish in the ocean! -MT
