Jasonc

Today, I spent some time working on some of the updated stuff that I've been doing with this project. While it still has a way to go, it seems to be looking more like it needs to. It's quite ugly right now, due to all the patch work and stuff, but I think once the paint is on, it should look like it needs to. Anyways, here are the pics of test fits for today. Last pic has the new jamming wing attachment, which I will be making recast of to fit all hard points on the wings. The actual attaching point to the wing is from the larger missile cluster that holds 3 missiles, and I'll be using those instead of recasting this piece, just so that it has a solid point of connection. Comments are always welcome. Thanks for looking.

Nick, those are awesome pics. Can't wait to get my saddle bags and stinger launcher. I think it looks pretty good with the bags attached. Restrictive, yes, but if Stick or Lei were carrying some important items, they could still fight and carry their stuff.

Welcome to the boards. Can't wait to see your poses and stuff you got. Unfortunately, buying a new computer ruined my chances of getting a great camera for now, but one day, will put up some good pics of Macross stuff.

Southern Cross was never on the level with Macross, Orguss, or even MOSPEADA. If it was a manga done in Japan, from what I've gathered, it would be too risky to do. Depending on the price, and shipping and all, it'd probably be last on a list of wants for me. It's not really worth even discussing, as it's not going to happen. Not only that, even amongst Robotech fans, it wouldn't be a high priority, as they don't even really buy the featured merchandise. Just a bad idea all around.

This makes me want to finish up my resin 1/72 of this beast, and yes, a toy version would be awesome.

I'm sure quite a few here would be interested in it, but "here" is such a niche group, as is the rt fanbase, that it'd most likely tank after one or two issues. Not only that, there's just no artists that seem even remotely interested. In regards to the Japanese yen/dollar ratio, and high gas prices, if what Kevin said was true, then why does he keep pushing the conventions if the conventions are going to be hurting? Isn't he contradicting the point of his job in scheduling these conventions? Why market to something that is supposedly going to be hurting so bad? In essence, he's pretty much advertising that his job is hardly worth keeping. I found that quite funny.

Rich people??? I just spend my money wisely, and on specific items. I also save my money, which allows me to buy these things. I'll probably also drop the addiction, when the valkyrie designs really suck, which will probably be never, so never is about the time I'll stop. I've passed up most of the Bandai VF-25s as well, so there you go.

I'm a fan of that Stinger connected to the Ride Armor, but that lighting is a little strange. Is that Blacklighting?

That's great Hikuro, nice to hear that you're still working on it. BTW, I'll chip in. Got a good mic, vocal screen, and all that. Send me what you got. Oh, and let me know that you got that CD.

I took that same VHS tape of Macross DYRL (the VHS full version, licensed) and just put it onto a DVD using a VHS/DVD combo box, then put the video file onto my computer, and did some color correction, to get a very good version of the poor english version. I'm doing this to all the VHS anime tapes I have that never made it to DVD.

I don't see feminine in the Valkyrie at all, save for the name. I don't see it in any of the designs, except for the 11-MAXL. Put a picture of both the VF-1 and the 11 MAXL and you'll probably be able to figure out which one you can see as feminine.

I don't think that he was bitching about the poster, but making some thoughts based on the design. If he was bitching, I think he'd be more complaining about it more than expressing observations. In truth, I never really paid attention to the fact that the Southern Cross armor was there instead of a mecha. I think design-wise, the Logan would not fit right, and probably overcrowd the bottom of the poser. For the Tank, I don't have an answer, but it does seem that people remember the armor moreso than the look of the tanks as well. It just seems more "iconic" for that specific series, even though it failed.

I believe her name is Mimsy, from Orguss. I have that poster above, and it's a very nice poster. It's the female characters from the 3 Super Dimension series. Don't know what it has to do with the licensing and all the RT debate though.

I don't stress over idiots, but I do get a good stress free laugh at finding their actions and words. All in good fun on my part.

I finally caved in and got the 11C. I was going to get some other stuff, but I have a few things on ebay at the time, and depending on how those sell, like a brand new iPod touch, I'll either get more stuff, or less.

I use rinkya.com as a proxy bidder. It's even more expensive than the auction, and the shipping is ugh, but it's worth it to get some items there that you just won't find on ebay. BTW, I did get that new Sheryl finally yesterday, and it is by far, the best sculpt of Sheryl out there, IMO. The attention to detail, and what the colors and shades of paint, is simply amazing. This is definitely the pride and joy of my statue collection. I won't bother putting up pics, as the ones above and on previous pages are very good, but it's still much more beautiful in person. I guess now I can hold out for a bit, and get the Black/White bunny Sheryls eventually. Gotta recover from this purchase, and gotta save up for the YF-29, and the VF-19 Kai coming very soon.

That lineart is awesome...where did you get it?

Definitely....WINNING!!! I'm looking forward to getting this, and I'm also hoping they finally make the VFX-2 Ravens blue version, as well as the Emerald Force version. There's 2 variants already.

Luckily, Macross Plus and II got through. Those came out before all this drama, and it's possible that had all of the court cases never happened, more Macross may have made it. It's not a for certain, but I am happy to be able to get Plus and II. I am kinda weary of calling Robotech "dead". I would definitely say cold and stagnant, and with the shrinking fan base out there, it may seem dead, but I don't know if dead. At least not yet. If you wanna thank anyone for that, you can thank... Kevin McKeever, for not knowing what marketing is, and for making unprofessional comments and snide remarks to and about fans to help drive away people who would care about the franchise. Robotech Moderators, for making most normal fans of the franchise embarrassed to be Robotech fans with utter stupid actions, comments, and ideas. Also for banning a large amount of fans, keeping the numbers thin. Remaining Robotech staff, for epically failing at delivering anything worthwhile, and for totally disregarding what the fans want, and doing only what they want. Heck, I'm surprised some here aren't thanking these people for castrating their own franchise they supposedly support. So, there you go. tip your hat to anyone of those listed, or if you have, or know your own person you can think of, give them the courtesy to thank them for a job well done in pushing Robotech into a deeper and deeper hole.

I personally don't know, or have even heard of any new Robotech fans coming in since Shadow Chronicles came out. That said, there maybe a few, but it doesn't seem like the movie warranted a new resurgence in Robotech. In fact, since Shadow Chronicles has been out, it seems like their core fanbase has been shrinking. It seems evident by the smaller amount of people on their website.

That's a real bummer, but whatever you an do to get it to work, that'd be cool. I'm shipping the software to you today, so you'll have it by end of the week (fingers crossed). When it comes to computers, you pay for power, and I'm happy with my new laptop. It's got the ability for a BD burner, 8 gig Ram, Tru HD, and is just a monster. Cost me $1800, and has the computing power to go with all that dough. Invest well, my friend. Hope to see this project come to fruition.

At least they're the same price as they were when they were web exclusives.

It's nice to see the landing clear actually clear the giant gun and look like they could function like landing gear should. I hope the pilot is removable and looks like a 1/60 figure. I know the Bandai figs in the cockpits seem to look much smaller. I hope the paint holds up, and I'm not gonna go all out and say that this is the be all/end all to all the fixes, but at least it's a step forward. Hope it's a giant leap forward moreso than a simple step.

This was also done in the U.S. release of Gunbuster. One song was completely removed from the show due to its extremem likeness of Chariots of Fire, I believe. I've always wanted to re-edit that and put it back in.

I think they can use all the original footage they want in that regard, but it'd be nice to get better word on that in regards to incorporating original footage in a newer production.