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    I think the 1/28 Legioss is meant to be in scale with those small transforming cyclones Toynami made.
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    who is making the 1/28 scale Legioss?
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    Wow. At first I was bummed out that the figure wasn't perfect transformation. but to be honest, even best perfect transformation ride armor toys are not really perfect transformation as no one has ever managed to replicate the "perfect mounting action" to get the cyclone from bike to suit while the rider stays seated on the bike. The heft of the toy. and the stunning look of it in suit mode really makes up for that though IMHO. I am very happy with my purchase.
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    This is available on ebay too https://www.ebay.com/itm/316110395972?_skw=beagle+stick+fabric&itmmeta=01JGYR24JFM67XKF8CF1AZADDD&hash=item4999a5da44:g:nCIAAOSwMMNne~F0&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKm9RJxsmHNnZT0UA617jG5DMofx%2FC0sAW6GsS4xnpFGFjIOnYS%2BlX0fXcK80luOW5sdSBnHd1HuIi2ZqC61Il%2BWZNJxz8mK1ZEyeXNhzMI3JeGY1Il16aDKR0rblwyETEqnzwxpZ9uL6iz9y%2FBYJH%2B91XKjID5WR7ap7FepWzGTbPVvcg27H9aSTPW%2BxJ3%2BI1zkDXG8LlYnpWRy4FbsPWQFF8Rn5zoLaIEYceBq1u3sRh8XvX6y4Hnjrw0X1cIjoJDOv5YwMVjRmRBhQgrBDannP4eZ6Sh2Dmh0GJ0CkVq%2FUQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMuMmI2Idl
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    Depending on continuity now, Megs has reformed his ways. In the IDW comics he goes as far as switching sides and becoming an autobot In the latest cartoon, I think he is still a Deception, but has gone his separate ways from the main faction.
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    Thanks!
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    Here is my YF-21 build up. Real nice kit IMHO, better than the YF-19. Proportions are great in all modes in a way that could only be achieved with parts forming. And yes, I know, gold and metallic colors are not realistic for a military craft. Sue me. I think it looks pretty 😛
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    Yeah it's the Hot Toy's 1/6th scale hulkbuster.
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    I think the terminator in this case, considering its going to tower over the Hulkbuster at 3 ft tall when completed.
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    Sadly no. the instructions, after I translated them using google-translate, just say use Waves B joint. I think I may have found a reasonable replacement for it from a company called hobby base. They look very similar in size and style to what is depicted in the instructions of the models.
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    not sure about the exact scale. It's scaled to be in scale with other hot wheels I guess?
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    I do have unit 2. I like both the Aoshima and Moderoid kits for different reasons. The Aoshima kits for the level of detail they offer, and the Moderoid kits for the variety of labors they are producing in their line.
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    I guess this is the best place to share my build-up of my Aoshima Patlabor Ingrams.
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    anyone else here pre-order/support the crowd funded Tomy 1/350 scale refit Enterprise? For me that thing is a dream come true. I had planned on eventually building the 1/350 scale Polar Lights kit, and doing the full Aztek paint scheme on it, hell I still might just for the challenge. However, I think it's great this option for people who don't have the time or skill to build the 1/350 scale enterprise.
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    I got the transformable one, It's really cool. though I paid way to much money for it.
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    The faux leather on mine still looks good. What kind of climate do you live in? That could be a factor.
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    I read that the Wave B joints needed to build this kit don't come with the kit. I looked up wave B joints and several options are available in several sizes. Also as I understand it, the specific Wave B joints that SHE used are now out of production. It looks like the current set of ball joints made by Wave are close enough that with a little modification, they would work as substitutes. any suggestions?
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    Hey. I have the YF-19, YF-21 and VF-11. And all three instructions say they require Wave's B joint. I went searching and found that there are several options in several sizes. anyone have any idea which ones to use?
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    Hey, the studio halfeye kits all say they require wave B joints. but there are several sizes of wave b joints. I have the 19, 21, and II. Anyone have any idea which B joints are needed?
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    It says in the instructions that several sets of Wave's B joints are needed to complete the kits and that they were sold separately. Which B joint sets are we talking about? There are several options.
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    Hello. as far as resources go, can you scan the instructions for the studio halfeye models?
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    Just got finished building the Dune Ornothopter. What a cool kit. Also comes with a ton of mini-figures.
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    I really love the general Aesthetic of Dougram's mecha. I've never seen the show in my life, but I dig the kits. I grabbed the 1/35th over at BBTS a while back and painted it up. Still need to finish the weapons for this kit.
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    Anyone else building this thing? I've found it to be a fun and satisfying build, though I recommend getting a 3rd party set of teeth as the teeth that come with the kit look awful. There are a couple of other 3rd part mods that exist for this kit that improve upon the weaknesses. I used a teeth mode and eye mod to improve the look of the kit. There is also a mod to improve the joints on the hands of the kit as well. FYI this is one of those parts works subscription based model kits. Yes, they hold the whole kit hostage and send you the kit mafia-style, one piece at a time. Here is a link to the model site if anyone is interested https://www.agoramodels.com/us/terminator-t-800/ So far I'm about 1/2 of the way finished with this kit. Teeth and Eye mods applied to the one in the picture. For anyone else building this kit I recommend a nice dark acrylic wash to get into the deep crevices. It really helps highlight the detail and bring the kit to life.
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    I agree that the trend toward a lot of kits being snap-build and color-separated (especially mecha kits) has conditioned many modelers into expecting too many model kits to be easy. It must be a real shock for someone who has only built Bandai kits to learn that some models require glue and *gasp* painting. Still, For me as a Gundam fan the large abundance of well-engineered kits in a subject matter I enjoy is a very nice perk. As a Star Trek fan and fan of aviation models. I honestly think a lot of companies could learn a thing or two from Bandai in terms of mold quality and part separation. Mostly because most Star Trek kits are kinda poorly engineered, and have not been updated in decades. Save for the new discovery and SNW enterprise that has been released by Polar Lights. What I'd really like to see more companies adopt is a middle-ground position. Well-engineered kits that are sensitive to things that are more of a pain than a challenge to deal with. Like having to re-scribe panel line detail when a part seam runs through the joint of two finely molded parts, or ugly mold seams that could be easily eliminated if the part breakdown on some subject matters was along natural seamlines. Thoughtful engineering is always a plus. Never a negative IMHO. It's also been my experience that Japanese model companies like say Bandai or Hasagawa are just better model makers than a lot of other companies. So much more thought and love seems to go into the crafting of their model kits. On the other hand, not everything has to be color-separated, especially when it overcomplicates the model and in some ways reduces the structural integrity of the model as a whole.
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