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You just clicked the button to go to the first post you haven't read. Real good extra. 386354[/snapback] That's what the "LAST POST BY:" hyperlink is for. Minmei's wraith is now not only obnoxious but redundant as well.

Why not make them RED, YELLOW, AND GREEN with a SKULL FOR LOCKED? UNDF KITES: RED = HOT YELLOW = NO NEW REPLIES GREEN = NEW REPLIES Or in keeping with what we see in the animation and toys: RED = HOT GRAY = NO NEW REPLIES BLUE = NEW REPLIES

Absolutely!!!

Fair enough. But don't think that my participation in an "I like the kites" thread means I LIKE THE KITES. I DON'T! LOL

I don't even know what the hell it's for. And a UNDF "KITE" would be better than a ghostly singer... It is garish at best and far too big. Screws up my PDA.

But I DON'T like the kites. They look like flame-wraiths of Minmei...

I liked the old format better. I knew what it meant. I don't like this one at all (though I appreciate the effort). And Minmay's / Minmei's Ghost scares me. That thing is annoying.

What is that ugly red thing? It looks like a phantom Minmay/Minmei. YUCK. How about a simple red macross "kite" insignia like on the wing and nose of the Valkyrie?

It is worth getting, but for gawd's sake get the TV Max SUPER "J". That thing is the most unbelievably badass toy ever made and it won't turn yellow on you. Low Viz a close second.

Custom pilot markings, a clear canopy with frames, detailed cockpit/pilot and additional weathering. Nothing outlandish. I was going to fill in the arm channels for the sliders but decided that I wouldn't since I have already painted it. The next Valk will have Yammie-style arms and hands (non-articulated). I have pretty much maxed out my skills on this one. I pushed the envelope as far as I have on any custom. Obviously I am not in ROLO or KK's class, but I am trying. The A stance on this Valk is by far the best I have done. It doesn't rotate the heels inward as my dark blue Valk did. I discovered the key to this by accident and I am glad it came out well. Details: - Tab-free Tail Fin Friction Mod (this bad boy will hold its tail fins and tail pack in any position WITHOUT scraping any paint off. - Swivel Thighs for A-Stance in Gerwalk mode - Paired Gun Pods (left and right hands) - Collapsing/Telescoping Gun Pods - Anime-style Beveled Foot Thrusters - Detailed landing gear bay for main wheels - All screwholes filled in (except the inside of the legs -- that's next) - Tapered nose - Tapered Swing Bar (AGGRESSIVELY tapered -- I think this is the best one so far) - Yamato-style Thigh Paint and texture I think that's it. I am still learning. My next one will probably be a "SUPER O" or VF-1D (custom red and white trainer scheme). Not sure. But I have already moved the forward nose blisters down on that one. I really just need Devin's decals. I have some custom decals on it now but I don't have all of them to finish it. Dev is printing out some custom insignia for this one. I hope it will look great when done. We'll see. Sorry no progress, but I have simply run out of things to do with it.

They are all very good. Just because one is more popular doesn't diminish the others. Great job everyone.

Having issues uploading attachments. Let's try again... Awaiting finished decals and canopy. Otherwise complete.... Filled in all the screwholes on the arms and backplate. Will probably do the legs later. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=17887

Here you go. Nothing major changed yet but I got the legs painted properly and some decals added. Will be done when Devin gets some decals to me.

WOOPS. Wrong one.

Wrong picture. Here's the right one (I think). Hmmmmmm not working.

Is there line art available for each of these planes?

I like it!!!!!!! What colors did you use and who made them?

I need to contact a CGI guru or two for some help. Hell I may even pay for it. How much time is involved in editing a toy into one of those "photorealistic" backgrounds I keep seeing? Anyone care to discuss this with me a bit via PM?

OH MY GAWD HOW DO YOU GUYS DO THIS STUFF??????????????????????????????????

WOW!! How do you guys do that??????? I want to put one of my customs up like that. AWESOME.

I love the stuff that you guys do. I'll try checking there. Wish I could get someone to help me on something. I need to learn these techniques!

Can someone PM me the creators of the pics? I would like to ask them some questions.

Looks decent to me. Maybe it's a hollow point. LOL

With a little tweaking the 1/55 can be pretty danged elegant. My two favorite things to do to them are to file down the swing bars and put in swivel thighs. It makes a WORLD of difference. I am also puttying up all the screw holes. These things are still my favorites.

Wow that's pretty creative. Looks like a Robotech Alpha Fighter.