Papa Rat

Wow! I didn’t know that the KAN existed in kit form. Just went on a search and dug this up. https://www.gunjap.net/site/?p=100260 Very impressive stuff right there. Any tips on how to approach a first build dealing with a resin based kit? I’d love to jump in with a MH. I see some sweet deals online but imagine they are bootlegs which has its own issues I may not want to get into.

If I didn’t have so much already spent on kits sitting in my warehouse I could consider not shipping and walking away but that’s not an option now. It’s just going to hurt my wallet as it looks like $300+ to ship stuff I have in there. Will probably break it up into a few smaller shipments to coincide with my payroll/finances. Not ideal It’s not just HLJ that’s pricey…the last preorder I made from Volks JP was before tariffs were raised and unfortunately the item shipped after the new rate increase. I had to cough up an extra $50 at the local DHL pickup spot to get my package so no more preorders for me. I reached out to Volks US distro after that and they said all main kits in the IMS and VSMS line will be available domestically, but small run special kits will remain JP/Volks members exclusive. I guess that’s works for me.

@Big s I had reached out to Volks at one point when they had put out the first VSMS kit and asked if the IMS series will continue. Customer service said it will so there is hope that we will see more in that line along with the smaller 1/144 versions of KOG and LED coming out. @electric indigo That’s such beautiful work. The gray and orange is chefs kiss. Highly inspirational for me. Thanks so much for sharing. Echoing what Big S said about the simplicity…it’s got such nice lines and composition that it feels just right. I will also say I love the over the top designs too like this beauty! Kan

@electric indigoI hope I can get my paws on a Terror Mirage kit next for the showdown with Vaiola. Hope Santa delivers the goods. 🤣

@tekering That commission came out great! Love it. Beep beep

Blood temple! Wow, I want a better look at that. 😍 There are so many cool MH designs only once available in garage kit form. I covet one so bad. One day hopefully.

@Chas Very cool. I’m excited to see what you do to this build. Whole lot of sanding going on over here for this big boy. Volks 1/100 Viola Crumars II

Hahahaha. It’s wild

@nightmareB4macross that’s a great detail. How do you move the eye? Is it accessible from the back of the head?

@derex3592Wow. Those two aircraft came out so beautiful. The color is perfect and all those panel lines are coming through creating so much depth/detail. Love it. @tekering The bug is looking fire! That’s what the kids are saying these days. lol. Seriously though I’m loving it. Unfortunately I can’t crack the code on the plate number 🧐

That’ll leave a mark. Ouch

Hope you make the nice list. 😁

Thanks for the links. Have you built this kit before?

That’s great. A macross chorus line dancer. @ThomThanks for the recommendation. I’ll check those out. Edit. This one looks awesome. Love the color scheme

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😍 that’s very inspiring. Never built a ship before. Might have to now. Any recommendations on a fun beginners kit? I saw an article about this cool looking tugboat. Might get my feet wet with it.

Interesting. Maybe for the foot fetish mecha folks? lol @electric indigo Love it. That came out great!

Very excited for this!!! Keep the updates flowing.

No regrets here. Bring om that big ol box. It’s hilarious how big it is but it’s what’s inside that counts. That’s what my mama told me.

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Wow! That looks amazing. Thanks for sharing. 👍 I am also on a classical music kick these days. Mostly when in the car. Helps me tolerate all the crazy driving out there. Lol

@tekering Hahahaha. That’s ridiculous. 🤣

@derex3592 Looking good! 👍

@tekering I live in the PNW and see cars that beat up daily. No huge claw marks but definitely random panel colors and tons of rust. I think it’s looking great! Oh, and thanks for the kind words ✌️The panel lines on this are so shallow so cleanup on those was a little hairy. Also the decals went down better than anticipated. I get so nervous applying them. Definitely a something I need practice with. @Thom yeah this is my second ARII ship in the fleet. The sculpts on these are laughable and if you squint really hard they look great! Hahaha. Besides that I think the tiny SDF-1 that comes packed with it is the best part.

I went for the Bernard