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I was disappointed with the no show at Wonderfest 24, but hopefully it was due to getting to this point.

You may want to post this in the workshop.

The videos are actually quite inspiring. It did remind me of what I really want (just a really tough, sturdy version). I did start working on the space for the leg inserts. While I will be using something almost the exact same for how the legs slide, I'm going to possible use a guide system that may be totally independent of the frame itself, something that one can put the legs into the slider (which will have tension points), and make that a unit in and of itself that then is attached to the body. That will allow better detailing to be done on the exterior of that, and allow the builder to create the right tension. It may also allow, once I spend time, to look at materials that will allow better tension without as much wear and tear. Project isn't dead at all. And thank you for sharing those. I do have those kits. I should actually build them at some point like this guy did. Also, thanks to the rest of you. It's all of you that keep me inspired and makes me want to get back into what I'm doing with this. I'll probably need someone to sculpt out a really good Kei and Olson for those options, as well as decals when that time comes.

I wanted to leave it a bit vague. I'm sure people who saw this were thinking valkyrie related and whatnot, so I didn't want to ruin the surprise. The kit is literally only 4 parts, so it's a very straight forward kit.

Wow, I'm really impressed with the detail in these. Are these going to be static models, or will you be making them to have articulation, like rolling wheels, folding wings, and maybe the ability to make it with landing gears up or down?

So, while I was going through aisle by aisle at Wonderfestival Japan last month, I happened to stumble upon one of these. I thought they were sold out, or was told they were, but I managed to score a 1/1 scale swan mic that Basara and Mylene use in the series

Ugh, I should've been clearer in my editing. It's ordered from someone that gets them. It's preordered and will be enroute, LOL. If I wasn't so lazy, I'd take some time to picture all the books, mooks, and so on, but at the same time, since 99% of them are probably already documented online, I don't see a reason to. Nevertheless, it's cool to look inside of many of these from time to time. I should probably do the same with all 100+ posters I have, but same dilema.

I have a few of these books, but may be looking at getting some more of them. I like that they have the crossover work showing really detailed images. I have the Patlabor crossover enroute now, but here's the ones I have...

I hope you don't think that I was expecting them to be a certain way. They look great. With small scale prints and figures, they almost can't look like they're anime accurate. Have you seen Arcadia's Macross 7 characters? They have the shape of the figures, but not too accurate face wise. In any case, I know you've been working on the other things. It's all looking great. Can't wait to see what you do next with these and your future projects.

The bike design looks really good. All the figures look pretty good, too. I like the riding/stationery options. As I do like seeing the Guld figure, Isamu's pilot face looks a little off. It might be the eyes. However, as I print these in small scale, I don't go for super accurate figures, as the painting process is impossible to get them anime accurate. For that, these are great. Awesome work.

I guess I can now look at getting an SDF-1. I keep putting it off due to not being as interested in ships as toys, but every once in awhile, I feel like I should just have one. In any case, as I was at Wonderfest, I'm a bit disappointed in Arcadia and what they had on display. They didn't even show the Lynn Minmay figure, and I was waiting on that one just as much as the others. That is an easy money maker.

I kinda put this off for awhile TBH. I ended up having to do a lot of stuff over again due to corrupting the file, but having an early saved version. I was able to do that since I wrote down a lot of the measurements, but for me, after having to do the work twice through, it kinda left me a bit burnt out. I also need to redo part of the leg insert, as I don't like the amount of support it will have with the slides for them. Because of that, I may roll it back a bit and redo that section to make it more secure, which again, is a redo of something I was already working on. On another note from this, I've also just been extremely busy with the new job. It was a promotion, so even though it's a decent amount more, the responsibilities are a lot more. It has its trade offs though. As I'm learning new stuff with this, I haven't been wrapping my head too deep into this and the Feios Valk until my probation period is done, which is about 1.5 months away. Project isn't dead by any means, it's just on a bit of a hiatus I guess. I need the time and the inspiration, LOL

I'm gonna assume that piece is a plastic? I could always design it as I have several of those pieces in storage somewhere. Also, depending on what you're looking for as far as strength goes, you may need to look into not 3D printing the files, but taking them to a place that prints hard nylon. you'll get a long life out of that. I use a very strong resing Liqreate Stong-X that is stronger than all of the ABS like resins, but I'd need to test if it is durable enough.

I did want to do some more work on it, LOL, but I will say that I do like the idea of this being a bit of a "paper" piece. Although, if I'm going to do any altering to what I've done so far, it'll probably be after this is released. I also didn't know if it was a parachute or something that was standard in the DYRL VF-1 series. As parachutes are usually stored in the seats, I don't know if it would've been one, considering there could be a small charge of explosives probably stored in the harness for ejection during a need to ditch. Don't know if Hikaru would've had that know how. My other thought was that since it's a trainer, maybe if the pilot being trained is bad enough, they may need a tent if they "mess up". Ah, my old thoughts when I was younger.

I got mine a few days ago, and I must say, while I haven't transformed it, it looks completely identical to the previous combination that was released awhile ago. It does feel a little tighter though. I'm glad I got this one. I do wish they'd focus on finishing the 5000, but with inflation being what it is now, I think my wallet can take a good short break.

At this point, I'm not the director of the event anymore, so that is not my call. I hold funds for it, but that is all. It's up to the new person in charge to decide if they want to handle that.

Anyone here going to this? I have an industry badge, so I'll definitely be there if anyone wanted to meet up.

I'll try to print it. I actually have a resin that is designed to be used in engineering and while it's about $200/Liter, I have a heated cure box that is meant for it, and the stuff really works damn well. I'll try to print it and test it with my 11.

Just waiting on payment now for this. I'm looking forward to this.

That's one of the best ones I've ever seen. Face is spot on, and they put her in a very cute outfit. I'm preordering, and I don't own a lot of Rank figures.

I haven't been keeping a contact list, as it can get a little messy with multiple projects. Probably the best thing would be to keep an eye on both of the respective threads for them. These most likely will be the files. I can print them for people, but as these usually take a bit of time to print, for me to print is a bit expensive. That said, I do use extremely good resin, which for something of this type of mobility and action, will be a resing that is designed for this sort of use. Unfortunately, it's over $200/liter. Thanks, I'm definitely taking the time for all of that, even though it's a bit more difficult with a job promotion. On this project, I was finally able to get the file fixed and it is now working. I just have to get back into it.

As it's Friday and happened to have some time at work while on lunch, I decided to check out this thread...... man, I'm hoping this isn't dead. I'll be going to Wonderfest again in February, so hopefully there's at least something since it's supposedly coming out in 2024.

I've seen her out there before. If what you're saying is true, and I don't doubt it, this wouldn't be something that seems to be welcoming to any sort of convention. I know a lot of people have their opinions on it, but it still doesn't seem like she's made any peace with doing the songs or the voice. Sometimes just accepting it (even if you didn't like it at the time) opens the door to so many other things.

There was literally only 2 fans that I saw that asked about Mari this past year, and one of them just wanted to complain because he's "worked with her" before". We wouldn't mind having her, but as I probably will not be heading this year (although I hold all the funds, so I guess I kinda still do), I can say a bit more on the subject. After fixing up the issues with her before the last time she showed up, and having to literally deal with her broadcasting business talks to people that should not be privy to that info, even though we had repaired everything, I didn't want to risk having this same type of thing come up again. Not only that, but her pricing is more than double what she was getting from 2016 on (from what I remember). For a con that is built around 1 day and 1 franchise (even though we have been slowly expanding outward into other related type of series), it is a small event where we can't pay that price only to maybe have an extra 10-20 people register. At her last attendance fee, we need 50 extra people just to cover her, and she doesn't bring that type of draw. The last time she brought in enough to cover her fee was years ago. I'm talking 8-10 years ago. In 2022, we "got in trouble" because we had our convention in September, and she happened to be in Japan at the time, but we were supposed to know her schedule and plan accordingly. It makes it difficult when we try to plan the convention to not be in competition with other larger events, and the center we rented has what we wanted open for the date. Sometimes, we were just stuck with two options (especially that year), and the others were near holidays or in competition with Wonder con and the sort. I could name a list of other things, but it's in the past, and it is things that other conventions have had to deal with as well. We aren't the only ones. If we're going to pay that kind of money, I'd honestly rather go all out, and invest in flying someone from Japan in that can bring a draw. Even if it was a loss, I'd be OK with that, as having new guests brings an excitement and a new chance to make connections. If we do it this year, which is still up in the air, we may try looking at other guests, be it musicians, singers, voice actors, artists, or Mecha Designers. I also do like reaching out to local music artists as well, which is why we were able (and lucky) to get Eririn. I made sure to watch her performance, and not just the Macross songs, but her original songs were quite good. Next year is the 40th anniversary of Macross: Do You Remember Love?, and we aren't sure what lies in store yet for next year, but once we know for certain, and who ever takes the Director position is hand picked, we'll know what we're going to do. If it is done this year, if there's any special 40th anniversary stuff, it might be a draw to a few extra people, but I'm sure that really depends on getting new guests. I'd love to get Mikimoto over, or any of the other originals, but that's something we'd need to really look at. I know they'd definitely give the con a boost. To what extent needs to be seen.

I should open up the boxes I have of these sometime. Seeing them in photos makes me really tempted to do so.