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    I was thinking of getting one of those some day sbantonelli, it would be more convenient and reliable! Next time you guys go get fast food with a soda, look at the plastic lid - they're vacu-formed. Those tiny coffee creamer portions are too. There are little "pimples" formed in the molded piece from where holes are drilled in the master buck. It allows air to be pulled into recesses and helps pull the shape into tight spots. The holes in the master equate to the pimples in the molded piece. It helps with some shapes, but not all, especially with under-cut edges. Thin plastic can translate more details like all the punch down symbols in the lid of your soda. Thicker plastic doesn't translate details well because they get lost. I've been studying up for my first real machine build. Some interesting stuff! - MT
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    When you do the comparison, please take photos and notes. It would make for a good educational thread. We see these kinds of questions all the time. I used the Testor's glue GENEROUSLY on the Legos, like with a medicine dropper and outside. I actually got goo filling several joints like the assembled models in toy stores. - MT
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    I hope you're right Vifam! Aoshima has also done re-releases like the Gunze-Sangyo Dorvak kits. GREAT news all the way around! - MT
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    Viscosity seems to be equal to all of the other liquid cements. The only downfall is that it has no applicator, but I just use an old paintbrush. Other glues (like Testor's liquid) DO use MEK (and acetates), but with other stuff like acrylic fillers. I've actually used Testor's to glue up my son's Lego builds where he wants them to be permanent. MEK is NASTY stuff though to be breathing in. That's why I switched over to the Micro Weld. Plus it doesn't travel into the next room where my family starts complaining! - MT
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    GREAT idea and design! Keep us posted! - MT
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    Vacuum forming looks daunting, but it's not really bad. Do some searches, watch some videos and become the master All you need is a household vacuum cleaner for suction - ignore other crazy things you may see - especially for a tiny canopy. I have a canopy sized box and a bigger 7" x 10" box for parts. Next I'm building a vacuum forming machine for BIG stuff. - MT
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    This sounds like the news from the podcast on our home page: SpeakerPODcast EP.28 – RELEASE THE DRAKEN!They mentioned all the companies got up on stage and would be working together. I think it may be just for Macross Delta though, I hope not! - MT
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    Thanks for the video Antibiotictab! The intro is clever! - MT
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    AWESOME Jefuemon! Looks like wait was worth it! - MT
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    Thanks for putting that out there EXO! I love it! I've found that Micro Weld is also best for using multiple applications. Then the gooey mass on the seams goes together without needing putty and filler. Other cements seem to dry faster without "gooing up" as well. Plus it seems to dry faster than other cements when using the same technique. It also dries as fast with regular use as other solvent based cements. - MT
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    All of that is funny! I'm keeping my mouth shut though! I have worked on learning Japanese (Katakana), Vietnamese, Italian and even some Icelandic words from friends. I find I'm still having problems with my native English The cool part is that people from other nations want to test or use what language knowledge they have on you. I have been in public places overseas and when people hear your American, you find yourself surrounded. Of course the tough (and funny part) is that "L" and "R" always seem to get reversed with Japanese into English. Just like Russians swapping "W" with "V." I have had some cool stuff though from past orders, all from America. I've gotten a free Robotech T-shirt, various stickers, thank you notes and even free small model kits! - MT
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    Just seeing this now. The Monster and Regult are still with Yeti. I'll try getting back in touch and see how things are going with him. I want one too and I made the masters! - MT
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    Despite your pain (and I feel for ya) it looks great so far! - MT
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    I'm not familiar with that vendor, but it looks cool. Thanks for sharing and keep us posted! - MT
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    Yeah, you're just missing Airsoft guts. It looks great! Reminds me of the old 1/20th scale firing model and this puppy: http://news.toyark.com/2014/03/14/macross-howard-gu-11-gun-pod-replica-121234 Keep us posted! - MT
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    Looking AWESOME!!! Yeah, you can never have enough details! That's what usually make the difference to being believable or not. - MT
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    That's cool Derex. May the force be with your build! No, that sounds too nerdy. Wm Cheng, The yellow came our brilliant, like a chrome yellow. The front end looks great too. Like a candy-apple red car finish (minus the metal flakes). - MT
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    Every time I check back on this thread, there is something cool in it! I'm glad to see we're getting ground indentations and rooms named after our favorite series! - MT
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    I was just catching up on this build (looks AWESOME by the way) and bummed to see you're "retiring" from producing kits. Major bummer!!! You just broke a bunch of hearts all across the globe! On a lighter note, hopefully the move and job work out for you! Hopefully you'll ke in touch with us here still too! - MT
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    They came out great and nice job! - MT
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    Yeah, I remember that job EXO, it came out great! - MT
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    Yep, now's a good time if you own Disney stocks My son's eyballing the new SW lego kits and surprised at the costs. He understands why the "smaller" SW kits cost more than the larger Ninjago or whatever kits in comparrison. That kit looked cool built up on the HLJ channel. I've only seen one episode and that was in it. - MT
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    Nice set and congrats landing one. - MT
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    My 'new' SDF-1s!

    MechTech replied to Thom's topic in Model kits

    Congrats and welcome to the club! I got mine last year for about the same price. I still have my old one from like 30 years ago, but it looks like it crashed into Macross island! Keep us posted. I have the old photos of the rebuilt SDF-1 in a book to make it look like the original crashed version. I'm sure yours will look better, the old one was done quickly for the book. - MT
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    Are you mass producing, or just a one off? Depending on the curves, people have done all kinds of crazy stuff. NZEOD mentioned some great ideas. Some of the other things I've seen used are the sticky portion of sticky notes (small stencils only), regular putty for one off temporary masks on compound curves. For mass produced compound curved templates I've seen epoxy putty used. I'm guessing commercial masks aren't available for what you want? - MT
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