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  1. pengbuzz
    In other words: they're hosed.
  2. pengbuzz
    Yeah, I may tease you about SNW and all, but at the end of the day, I'll take it hands and feet over DiscoveryofDoom.
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    Sponge painting/ weathering a model (B-2)
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    To SNW's credit: they portray a much more optimistic and brighter universe; hard to believe SNW and DISC inhabited the same continuity. O.o
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    After the second unification war, I wondered if it was a larger motivator than I had first thought. Right; my take was that they were kind of lagging behind ones like SMS. Guess money's money. That's a royal pain and a half; I know eventually I'll have to upgrade my PC, but with this kind of issue, I'm very reticent.
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    The idea being that it's a lot harder to take over something that's not concentrated in one place anymore, right? I'm a bit astounded that Xaos could afford the customization parts (and attached increased maintenance needs ) for their fighters, given how cash-strapped they are. Hmm... I wonder if Xaos ever considered selling the plans to NUNS Central? The microcode glitch I've been reading about? I heard it's been hitting 13th and 14th gen chips.
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    Just don't hook the transporter up to the holodeck or you'll have some seriously messed up things going on...
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    Right: given the distances the emigrant fleets are traveling, the limits of even fold communications (let alone fold travel) and how fast situations can develop and change, they really cannot "sit around" waiting for a central command to give them the "go ahead" on a scenario. In a corollary from TOS Stat Trek episode Balance of Terror, I recall that Kirk contacted Starfleet Command to ask their advice on the situation; by the time they replied, the Romulan ship had already been destroyed and it was near the end of the episode. So while that is a different franchise, the delay in communications meant that if Kirk hadn't have acted on his own, they may not have survived. I suspect much the same with the considerable distances in Macross, and how quickly situations can evolve in combat as well as other instances. Fleets need to not be tied up waiting on a central authority to communicate with them when time is of the essence. Not to mention with the varying areas these fleets are exploring, the requirements and spec needed could vary enough that a machine that works for one fleet may not meet the needs of another. I think in the Macross world, this is also good for the general economy overall; having these different models available gives governments a choice and flexibility on defense while providing price points that let the not so affluent members still field a potent defense that's tailored to their needs. Less money spent (to a reasonable limit!) on defense potentially means more that can be invested in goods, services and products. It makes me wonder if that one that abolished their defense forces will int he near future need to call for help because of an enemy that emerged without warning?
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    1/55's revisited

    pengbuzz replied to kanata67's topic in Toys

    Color me jealous! Now I'm gonna have to find a junker G1 Jetfire to do my own version! Seriously though: incredible job on this! Bandai should be taking notes from you!
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    "Ballpark"? The next skipper of the Enterprise is freakin' Fire Marshal Bill?!! ROFL! *laughs self silly while getting a cheeseburger* That actually made my dad, Seto! I owe you dinner sometime!
  11. pengbuzz
    No problem, Papa Rat! I often use a digital camera to photograph sets I think may not work, or I'll look them up online (sometimes scalemates.com has images of decal sheets for specific kits).
  12. pengbuzz
    It means: when you have an actor who doesn't look like Kirk but looks more like Jim Carrey (and doesn't have the physicality of Kirk or his presence), canon is kind of going out the window anyways. Next up: Homey the Clown as McCoy. As to the episode:
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    I updated my post with a link to one of the sites. But here it is again: https://www.bare-metal.com/experts-choice-decal-film.html Also: if you don't have photoshop, there's a version very much like it online called photopea that works the same way for designing decals (and other stuff): https://www.photopea.com/ You can load fonts into it as well, and there are a lot of places online that have free fonts to use for various projects (as long as you don't try to sell the work!). I've found many for star trek ships, macross, star wars, etc. as well as symbols and whatnot.
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    Actually, people do, and it is as easy as special paper! They sell blank decal paper (both clear and white blank films), and you can buy them for either inkjet or laser printer. The only drawback is that unless you have an "ALPS" printer, you cannot print white (hence the white decal film). When you print it, you do need to seal it with clearcoat (unless it's laser), and you have to cur the decals out individually, as the film is one solid sheet across the paper. Link to Expert's choice (instructions and maker of one brand): https://www.bare-metal.com/experts-choice-decal-film.html
  15. pengbuzz
    Avatar: Cold Hard Cash.
  16. pengbuzz
    Nice save/ work on these, WM!! And thanks! It's still kind of a work in progress; glad the references are of help to you!
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    Much appreciated Steve, but by the time I read this, I had already done most of the work in masking tape: Had to do quite a bit of research on this one, as the colors looked gunmetal grey in parts of ST:TMP. I found color pics of the filming model here though: https://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/4487-polar-lights-model-kits-ktinga-the-colors-man-the-colors-pt-1/ and https://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/4500-polar-lights-model-kits-ktinga-the-colors-man-the-colors-pt-2/ I still have several small details to add in; those are ongoing, as is the installation of windows (not 11, thank heaven!). Stay tuned...
  18. pengbuzz
    So I'm guessing that running freecell using Threadripper is a bit pointless, huh?
  19. pengbuzz
    Well, when you have Jim Carrey as Kirk, I figured what's a little non-canon?
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    Don't get me started on THAT little b@$7@rd. I'd sooner see Badgey make a return.
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    And her replacement...
  22. pengbuzz
    Maybe we'll finally get G1 Jetfire now?
  23. pengbuzz
    Or too much alcohol/ mind-altering substances for the designers. 🫥
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    I've found leaving old decals in moderately hot water for 6-8 hours can rescue them. Then it's just a case of sliding them onto used decal paper from a fresher kit and mixing a solution of white glue and water to adhere them to the model (did that for a couple of kits recently).
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    1/55's revisited

    pengbuzz replied to kanata67's topic in Toys

    Looks like they reworked the heads.
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