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Yep, no one has these for sale. I've had my want in the wanted section for awhile. and I don't think anyone will post a for sale sign on their pieces. Even if they do, I think they'll gouge the price for them. Sad, so sad. Maybe I'll just get lucky and see someone cast them. I know Kidkorrupt's version was bad@ss and I'd like to see that recasted. Anyone??? Hmmm, I'll wait I guess

Oh, and Kanata, that sprue piece is the one you sent me. One you sent me was perfect durability, thickness, and whatnot. Funny how I got sent plastic parts that are people's junk, to me it's gold.

Exo, I am, or was, shaping the fixture first then gluing it on, and that's where the trouble started. The glue didn't take well to the paint and fell off. As such, I also needed to use some putty to fix any gaps, and that didn't go so well. In any case, if worse comes to worse, I can just fix it to normal and start all over.

It's nice to know that Robocon 20 isn't an extra fee. Now, to just register for AX, I'll be alright. I'm really excited to see more animatics for the new Robotech Movie. That should be quite interesting.

As for updates. I was using some sculpy for the base of the antanna, and managed to screw up the booster. I'm currently fixing the problem now. For the rod portion, I decided to go with a sprue piece, and a little sculpy on the end to make it look nice, but I haven't mastered this stuff yet, so I'm still trying to get it going. I'll post pics as soon as I get back home. I'm house sitting for my brother and his zoo of cats and dogs.

I voted a straight no. 1/100 scale? Some people may drool over it cause it's new and stuff, but it's not really a big thing. Now, make it in 1/48, 1/55, 1/65, and in a perfect variable type, and you have something.

I'll be there. For both that is. I only live 20 minutes away, but I will be rooming down there the 4 days or so.

Man, my Iwata HB-c came in, and that thing is beautiful. Nice balance, flow control, I'm in love. I may never go back to spray cans ever again. If anyone is still questioning which airbrush to get, Iwata HB-C is hands down the best.

I did get that model, so another question is, can you add a tank to it? The model with the tank looks very similar.

I'm trying to decide on a compressor for my new Iwata HB-C, but don't know what's good out there. I found THIS on ebay, but is it good? If not, does anyone suggest a good compressor that I can use for good airbrushing? Help is much appreciated. Thanks

I'll see if I can find anything in my closet that I can donate for the prizes. However, I will be entering the contest as well. So, therefore, should I win anything, I don't want what I donate. HEHEHE As such, if I find stuff to donate, I need to know who's taking on the challenge of collecting the prizes.

OK, after seeing those latest pics, put me down for one of these bad boys. The arm cannon it looks like the size of a keyboard. Please put me down for one (1). Thanks

Also, I've been looking on ebay for compressors (that's where I got my Iwata HB-C) and there are so many various compressors. is 0-60 psi good or too much. Here's the link compressor If one of you airbrush techies could help out, I'm ready to move onto a new level of modeling and customizing. thanks

Honestly, I never liked online games till I played Socom and Socom II or PS2. It's a new approach and a new way to play the old online style games. No longer are they games where you just respawn right after you die. That leaves to just mindless playing where you don't think, you just do. SOCOM has detailed maps with objectives, and if you die during a round, you have to wait till the next. Since people don't like to wait, skill is more involved. This makes a good quality of gaming that has kept me playing this game since the first version in 2002. Anyways, I think I'm gonna play Macross DYRL when I get off work just for the sake of fun, since it's a great game.

Dude, that is sweet. Can't wait to see this kit done. Way to go and nice work.

I'm so glad I saw this site. I'm buying an airbrush finally as I've been using spray cans and spending a fortune on them. I too, will be getting the HB-C airbrush, but have another question. What about the compressor. I know about 30 psi is standard??? but anyone have a good brand compressor for modeling?

Graham, do you have the link for the thread that contains the details of that custom? That looks pretty sweet and I like the color used. It seems like a more accurate color and one that should've been the toy color. Anyways, if you have that link, please post it. Thanks. Jason

JBO, I hear you on seeing old school style games every once in awhile. That's why I put down Macross DYRL as one of my favs for Macross games. However, a new game in development will never take that into consideration. Cause although many of us, including you and I, would like to see a game like that, it's a big gamble in this electronic world where the newest is best. I'd like to see a SOCOMII (PS2) game engine wrapped into a Macross world. That's about as close as I can come to what I'd like to see. You look at that game that's about 2 years old, log online to it and you'll still see at least 20,000 people on it everyday playing. I think there is a total of about 800,000 players on it. So, that means that they did something right, and it's still pretty cutting edge for today's games. This fall will be SOCOM 3. I wish more companies made game engines like they did. A Macross Game like that would be awesome. But here's wishing on a star.

I think whoever has KidK's VE casted set should submit it. I've seen the pics somewhere and it's freakin' awesome. Looks like the VE has the vote so far.

Good luck with your project! That looks like a huge undertaking, one I would like to do if I knew about scratchbuilding, tools, and materials. Seems like it's gonna be a nice job when done. Keep us updated on pics if you can.

Thanks for the pic, EXO. I'm really impressed by the turnout of the dye. Doesn't look like it creates problems like getting too thick like paint. I've got a few junk chunkie Monkeys that should be experimental for this.

Since we're talking about wishlist games, I like Graham's idea of a VF-X3 Game. However, with games coming and going like rain, I think the next game should be online. 8v8, and turn based. Not a respawn game cause those are tired. But have a game with rounds. Best of 11 or 13 or 9. Missions could be in derelict Zentraedi ships, debris fields, jungle, space, at sea. Something where the idea is to not just have jet fights. Give each player realistic ammo and missile servos, and with the USB voice set, have it where online team mates can talk to each other. It could span over all the Macross universe, U.N. versus Anti-Unification, U.N. vs. Zentraedi, Vs. all others. This would also let players play as enemy on the other team, as Zentraedi, Meltrandi, Anti-unification. Geez, this would be a game to define all mecha games. My whole take on the gaming industry, as I'm a hardcore gamer and was a tester for a number of years is this: Online gaming is the future and where most games will be headed. Here's why. Single player games come and go. When the game is done, you let a friend borrow it or you just rent the game. However, good online games done right are never the same game each time. online VS. games are never predictable as you are playing against intelligent opponents, no a.i. You can't let a friend really borrow it cause it's a game that continues and continues. You can't really rent unless you're first trying the game cause these are games you get involved in for a long duration. Imagine a Macross Online game... WOW! On a different subject, what I thought was pointless about VFX-2 was using two (L2 and R2) buttons for changing modes. toggling one button is good enough, there's only 3 modes and scrolling through one button and pushing it quickly is very sufficient. Of course, these are all my opinions, but there's my wishlist game.

In regards to the kit bashing vs. original. I have no doubt in my mind that he could do this all on his own. He definitely has the skills. But why waste time, money and the extra work when there is a kit he can use to save some time? I think that's the only reason why he used the kit, just to save time, material, and money. With a save on those 3, wouldn't you do the same instead of starting with a lump of nothing? I think it's great to be resourceful like that. And this will be so different I'm sure, that we can all agree that this is definitely original.

thanks EXO. I'll be making that trip soon to the nearest Walmart.

So, with all the great results that everyone is having with this stuff, I'm gonna try it out. I'm going online today to order what I need. Did anyone decide which brand is better?