ChristopherB

Hello, I just got this e-mail from G-System: They also sent me a bunch of pictures of the resin parts, but I'm not sure how to link to them, or post them here. The parts look perfect as is standard for G-System, and I'm sure beautiful decals, color photographs, easy to follow instructions and a nice box will be included as well. The kit will include everything needed to make a beautiful Wing Gundam ver Ka, similar to the Gundam FIX figure and the recently released MG kit, to include the gun, shield, etc. Here are some pictures to help inspire our anticipation: A completed Bandai PG Conversion: So, does anybody want to buy my Mint in Box Bandai 1/100 Master Grade kit? Looks like I won't need it any more. Sincerely, Christopher

Hello >EXO<, If I understood you correctly, you are saying that when you click on the "e-mail" icon that comes with my posts and PM's, it just takes you to a dead link. I haven't had any problems yet, but that might be because people either PM me, e-mail me directly, or who knows. I checked my "Control Panel" and my AOL e-mail address is correct. I was able to e-mail myself, so it seems to work fine. Rob usually PM's me, or e-mails me directly, but he mentioned when he got back to me that apparently some of his PM's have disappeared, so that was the problem in this case. Not to mention the fact that he has a life like everyone else, and I'm sure this project has been very time consuming. I received my clear fast pack set, and eBay decal set, thank you Rob! Sincerely, Christopher

Hello, Once again, thank you for doing this! If it will help move things along with Parts Set #2, I will also go ahead and get: L-L2 in addition to my already confirmed R-L2 Sincerely, Christopher

007-vf1, Yeah, I was glad I got to meet you, and I also think it was really cool what you went through to attend. Man, your entries were top notch! You definitely deserved to win the prizes you did. It's a good thing I didn't meet you in a dark alley somewhere, because I would have mugged you and taken your Q-rau and Hasegawa valkyries. We aren't that far apart, and it would be cool if we could both go. Because of my veteran status I can take the military flights, but I've never done it before, so I don't know how. It's a long ass drive, so flying is really the only option. By myself, I drove cross country in three days, but that was pushing it. It would be great to be there... Sincerely, Christopher

Definitely one of my favorite WWII airplanes, and a good example.

Hello, Sweet! I would love to see some close-up pictures. I did a little searching, and there is more to MW than just the forums. I also checked HLJ, and came up with the same possibility, as there is only one. If I found the right one, it can be built as either a VF-1A or VF-1S. The instructions looks like an additional missile pod is provided so you can use it in place of the Strike Cannon. The kit is listed as fixed pose an non-scale, but I would quess 1/144 perhaps. Here is the link: Kaiyodo VF-1S/VF-1A Sincerely, Christopher

Stamen0083, I'm glad your happy and I'm sure your right about the VF-1S Strike. I haven't had a chance to check, so I'll just take your word on it. Keep in mind that I've had that particular FIX figure for a while, and as I said, the figures were either Mint in Sealed Box (box never opened), or Mint in Box (box was opened, all parts are mint, but not necessarily the tape ). Take it easy. Sincerely, Christopher

>EXO< I'm glad that I was able to meet you, and all of the other people. There is nothing like being able to put a face with the PM/Post. There are a lot of cool people here at MW and I've made some good friends, which makes me really glad that I'm a member. Sincerely, Christopher

Hello, I'm not sure that's possible since I won't be able to attend this year. By the way, I just want to say that I officially "hate" everyone that will get to go, while I'm now stuck on the East Coast. Seriously though, last year was a lot of fun, and the outside pool area offered some nice "mecha" that I would have liked to place in Gerwalk mode. Good luck to everyone, and hopefully there will be some great entries this year, because the ones from last year were amazing. It will be cool if we also have some type of East Coast MW Convention, especially considering the way the fire season and high temperatures have already hit you guys in Southern California. Sincerely, Christopher

RichterX, I'm just kidding around, I know what you meant to say. Welcome to MW, tomorrow is your (30) day anniversary. Sincerely, Christopher

Stamen0083, I know what you mean about the backpack/fastpack armor, but I built a Strike a year ago and I remember having a hard time with that part. It wanted to push down, but I had to put something thin into the gap and pull it up if I recall. That part also has pegs that hold the swing wing gears in place too. The parts should still be flush though, I would think. I'll have to check out the instructions of one of my unbuilt kits tonight. Did you receive your FIX Mark II yet? Sincerely, Christopher

RichterX, How do you know he wears "depends" undergarments? So "coolness" directly correlates to the depends "of" the user? Perhaps someone could come up with a formula for that, such as: Let "D" stand for Depends Let "U" represent the user Let "C" represent the coolness factor So: DU:C which is a ratio Now that we know the question, the answer is yes, the 1/55 VT-1 and VE-1 are quite rare unless you would rather have the Hasegawa/Yamato versions. Value is in the eye of the beholder. Sincerely, Christopher

Chris, Great job! So far, I haven't really cared for the SV-51 very much at all, but I honestly think that is because of the other paint schemes I've seen it in. I have to say that the color combination and pattern you used for yours is one of my all time favorites. I too find brush painting to often be a lot quicker/easier, just as long as you use a good brush, and a good paint that is the correct viscosity so it dries without showing the brush strokes. I've considered trying out an airbrush, but just can't bring myself to invest in one. Call me a dinosaur, but I don't relish the thought of the having to clean out the nozzle/tubbing everytime I want to change colors. I know there are a lot of benefits though. Your Low Viz. VF-1A looks great too. Did you use an actual Hasegawa Low Viz. or just a standard VF-1A painted gray? With regard to your VF-1S Roy Strike project, the white plastic almost looks like it is upainted. I also noticed that the plastic section behind the air brake is setting lower than it should be. The color you chose for the armor is very nice. Sincerely, Christopher

Yeah, that's my point exactly with regard to the parts. However, I presume that people want the VF-1S head to put on to another valkyrie for custom purposes. I'm not looking to replace a perfectly good VF-1A head with a VF-1S head so that my valkyrie looks cool, but rather replace a broken part with a good one, so I really don't care which DYRL valkyrie is used (VF-1A or VF-1S. Besides, only one customer will get the VF-1S head, and so that leaves all of the other parts. As such, consideration to just parting a VF-1S as opposed to a VF-1A just because one person wants the head, doesn't make much sense. The decision is up to Neova, so it really doesn't matter either way.

Hello, Here is a reply to an e-mail inquiry I sent regarding availability, and about what the kit will include: Sounds like good news to me! Sincerely, Christopher

Hello, Here's mine from maporama: decimal deg-min-sec latitude 39.5442 39° 32' 39" longitude -77.1148 -77° 6' 53" Sincerely, Christopher

MSW, Thanks for the detailed post, and suggestions. I know it might be a long shot, but I figured it can't hurt to try. I'm going to have to contact a Yahoo Japan bidding service. I'll do a search here on MW, but does anyone have any recommendations? I'm not quite sure how the procedure works. I'm not much of a scratch builder, and proof of that rests in the fact that I commissioned Fulcy to make the 1/48 AG armor. >EXO<, I appreciate your help too. Yeah, I was excited about the game until I read the IGN review. The mechs are pretty freaking cool though. Sincerely, Christopher

Hello, Along with another MW member who is a fellow fan of Gundam/mecha resin kits, we are trying to track down any information we can regarding this kit. I'm not sure which game first, the Xbox game called "Murakumo," or the mecha. Here is a link to information regarding the game, and the various mecha designs: Murakumo Apparently the game is pretty crappy, but we're not interested in the game, just the robots. All of the designs are sweet, but so far we've only located one version that has been made into a resin kit, and it definitely is sweet looking. If you have any information or insight, please post it. Here are pictures of the unfinished kit, and the finished version:

Hello, Please correct me if I'm wrong, but it would appear that the majority of parts for the 1/48 DYRL first issues and re-issues are interchangeable, while bearing in mind the upgrades made to the re-issues such as the better nosecone attachment and the flaps. I mean of course not including common sense differences such as the head, heatshield, wings and pilot, the parts from a VF-1S or a VF-1A are identical. So to say you need R-L2 and L-L2 from a Hikaru 1A specifically is moot, because as I mentioned most of the parts excluding the variations do not require a specific valkyrie to be used as a donor. As such, I'll be happy with the parts from a 1A Max/Hikaru or a 1S Roy/Hikaru. A separate thread would be a great idea, and a pinned one would be even better. Sincerely, Christopher

Gundamhead, Thanks for the information! So, it was either you, or your brother that I e-mailed quite a while back. Yeah, your references to the tuna and Alaska bring back some good memories. Sincerely, Christopher

Ken, Any updated pictures of box/boxart, and final resin parts? Minus broken shoulder part and leg armor air bubble. If not no problem. Does anyone know where I can get the Bandai kit? Sincerely, Christopher

Hell, I'm not so much interested in his computer skills as his business ethics, and casting ability. Although, it would be nice to see the finished kit, parts layout, instructions, decals and box with boxart hopefully. I have the 1/72 Bandai Super/Strike Upgrade from Karakorum Creations, and the casting is of decent quality. Of course, I am sure that the kit is pretty old, and I think it is a recast of another kit, but I'm not sure. I exchanged e-mails with Karakorum Creations I couple of years ago, and I think it was two brothers running it, but I had no idea they were even still around. Does anyone else have any insight?

Hello, If this has already been poster here in the Model section, please ignore. I did a search and didn't see an update besides the previous thread. From the website: SMT 1/100 Monster I'm not sure of the exact date when this update was posted, but the pre-order price is $170.00. I think the price was previously $150.00, but perhaps the price change is because of the inclusion of decals. The Monster picture provided at the site will not load for me, so if someone would be willing to post it, that will be great. Displaying this 1/100 Monster next to my 1/100 VB-6 Koenig Monster will definitely be cool! Sincerely, Christopher

Rob, I'm glad that you two went with the Super/Strike version. The position of the legs will have a direct impact upon the way the kit is made, due to the altered position. Now I know that I can definitely use my (2) booster kits to make Max and Miriya Strike valkyries. Sincerely, Christopher

Rob, Cool, I'll be waiting to hear from you regarding my reply to your PM that I sent around (1) week ago. I've been waiting to pay until I heard back from you, because the answer will determine how much I need to send. I figured you've been busy, and we just had our eBay transaction to complete this week, so I didn't want to bother you. If you could also reply to my (2) previous PM's from around (2) weeks ago, it will be appreciated. Once again, thanks for making this possible. Sincerely, Christopher