Chas

Just had a thought: isn't there a pretty robust US military (naval) presence in Singapore? I'll betchya that the families of the service men probably use some of those power converters/transformers. Now I don't know how/if Singaporean nationals would be able to access stores on base, but that might be worth a try. Just trying to think outside the spray booth here.

Well I know that over here (Canada) there are stores (in 'ethnic centres' - like 'little India' in Toronto) that specialize in electronis that work with 220 power. The reason is many immigrants will buy stuff to send home to family. These stores also have may types of power converters ( step -up and step-down) that folks buy when they are travelling. So maybe there is something like that where you are in Malaysia? I'd also have a look at stores that specialize in travel equipment ( luggage etc. ) When I moved to Korea for a year in 2006 I found a few power converters in shops like that. If all else fails maybe there's a shop at, or near an airport that might have one. Think about who might need one ( international travellers) and where a good location to find that kind of person would be. Chances are if there are people who would need it someone is going to be there to sell it to them. You just gotta figure out where they are! Why not check around (or in) big Hotels. Hell talk to a concierge or two they ALWAYS know where to get anything! Good Luck.

Couldn't you just get a 'Step-Up' converter like THIS ONE and use it with the Tamiya adapter Kylwell linked to/

Dude why not just look up the phone number of the shop and call them? I'm sure someone there would be able to help with the question about charge time. Is THIS the kind of set up your compressor has? Could you find niether an adaptor nor the specific battery pack for it? where did you buy the compressor from? Are yo suggesting having the battery pack in the charger and connected to the compressor while having the charger plugged into the wall - like in a typical laptop set-up? Something tells me that is not a good idea. The charger and batteries were not meant to be used that way. You'd probably be looking at a lot of heat build up at the very least.

?éQS Edit: Sorry that was my 1 yr. old Sophie. Some how she managed to actually make a post. Geez! kids these days - can't stay away from the computer.

Lots of EVA iphone 5 covers ( and various other Anime related iphone stuff) over at http://www.jlist.com/category/155 try emailing them and asking if there is any Macross related stuff for cellphones.

There is some really great work here! And some equally great photography. My pics are not nearly as sharp, but I haven't seen any posts on the site of buildups of the Wave 1:100 Valks. so I took a few shots of mine. Just preliminary assembly so far (with a 6 year old and an 11 month old modeling time is rare and brief so these will probably take a couple of years to finish. ) They are really nice little kits. Lots of detail for the size and I love the proportions and the sculpt. Definitely worth picking up if you fancy smaller scales. better shots of the detail http://imageshack.us/g/1/9997472/

Totally hear that! Why transformation in a model kit is not a plus for me is because I build kits to B-U-I-L-D them. The joy is in the building. After that, when I admire it on the shelf, its my handi-work I'm admiring. (Plus the cool pose I've put it in!) \ I just don't see any benefit in being able to take it down , transform it and put it back on the shelf. In fact its better if they don't transform for all the reasons already stated, but also because that means I get to build it in all modes. More building equals more fun!!!

erikos0311 - nice to see someone else take on the Hase. gerwalk conversion. NICE WORK too!So you chose to leave the Knee joint flexible - just don't flip from fighter to Gerwalk to often, cus when its standing there is a fair bit of weight and tension on that joint and you do not want your Gerwalk doing the splits! derex - What voltage are you putting through that LED strip? (asking cus I've got some for an Ertl refit I'm supposed to be building, and haven't figured out my lighting plans as yet.)

Nice find! and congrats on the win. Do you know how big it is when fully assembled? And as far as lighting I don't know how one would go about lighting a resin kit if the pieces are solid ( as they appear to be). The engines may be doable, but windows, bridge etc. well if that's what you want to light good luck with that.

A.D. 2012 So Long!

Hey Grayson, MAgazine section of the main site - Hobby Japan: May '97

Been to Udisco a few times myself and I think an hour is quick. The place is essentialy a Hobby wharehose think Ikea, but with models - there are two floors! haven't been over to the RC side so can't comment on that, but man oh man the plastic kits in that place Phew! wares me out just thinking bout it! Not a whole lot of SF mind you, but deffinately worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood.

Here's a basic tutorial that pretty much lays it out. http://sx2gundam.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-recast-parts-of-your-gundam.html When you search you'll find many others (probably some video tutorials as well). There is also Oyumaru That you can order from HLJ among other places. The plus with that stuff is it can be re-used.

There are easier and cheaper ways to reproduce a small part othe r than resin casting or 3-d printing. Most small parts can be successfully reproduced by making a mould with epoxy putty. Try searching google with the term "recasting using epoxy putty" and you should find some help.

Hey if anyone here is interested in aquiring anime LPs I just found this site that will take international orders, has a great stock, and an english site. Haven't ordered from them yet, but plan to in the near future. check them out if you like. Lots of old anime titles! http://www.snowrecords.co.jp/servlet/StoreFront

Well then I'd say getting ther kit was well worth it for you! You'd found what you'd been looking for, but had 1 last lingering doubt, and now you know (with the Yamatos) that you have truly found what you've always wanted. So you gonna build it or resell it?

Sorry for the misread. Got it now. No offence taken and I hope my post didn't cause any.

Not ignoring a thing. Personally I prefer the models, just taking Shaorin at his word, and wondering why, if he prefers the 1/60's so much, he would bother with the models? I didn't find anything in his posts that pointed to a possible explanation, or reason for his decision to go with the Hase kits instead of the Yamoto 1/60's, which he obviously owns and prefers. (not that he needs to explain himself at all, it just seemed odd to me, so I asked.)

I'm sorry, I don't get it. Why bother with the models at all then. just collect the V.ii.1:60th scale Yamatos and be done with it. Why set yourself up for disappointment?

Thanks for the reference to my earlier build big F, just to let you all know I have two of these and have started on my Hase. 1:48 Gerwalk, but I don't get much time to build any more so don't expect to see anything for quite some time. Great work on your 1st build Chaser1. Did you use a pre, or post-shading technique for the weathering? I'll be interested to see how you resolve the issues of modding the legs of this kit for Gerwalk mode. hopefully I'll learn a few new tricks. Good luck!

So i was browsing Jbox again and came across this, thought some here might b interested LINK ( damn! forgot the 2nd 't' in toTe)

Guys there is no way this would be made into a resin kit. If it is at all possible it would require a fibergalss mould in a wooden lay-up (rtv would too heavy and probably tear itself up under it own weight when demoulding) FG moulds are expensive, time consuming, and pretty tricky and demanding things to make plus the tend not to last as long. so we are talking about a very expensive process here. Oh yeah and by the way Maverick fabulous job! she looks beautiful. you should feel proud?

I'm with David on this it is exactly what the 1/60 toy is No different. Do you have any idea how much work it would be to redesign this to be snap fit? I also agree with the suggestion of Plastruct weld when assembling. Imagine a 1/60 with no seamlines! Personally I'd putty over the screw holes as well, I guess that's why I build models. A little OT but do you suppose this is Yamato's way of competeing with Bandai's snap kits? I mean look at the price point. If this takes off I dare say we could be seeing the beginning of a new hybrid genre of the scale model/toycollecting world. Consider, in the past we have had: the traditional sacle model - designed to be a highly detailed, ultra-realistic, miniature, staic display piece for the skilled enthusiast. Bandai's snap fit model kits - superbly engineerd, increasingly articulated, moderatelly detailed, relatively easily assembled kit that can be mildly played with for a short time untill the wear become too much for it. Collectible toys - high priced well designed (supposedly), detailed, very accurate representaitons of their subject, meant for the adult "collector" but also robust enough to be played with. Now enter Yamatos new 1/60 toy kit - it fits right between Bandai' snap together model toys and the high-priced collector's toys. plus the price point puts it in competition with Bandai's MG line. Just imagine the possibilities if Yamato secures some new licences.