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  1. Jasonc
    In hearing that, I come full circle to the issue of Tommy's treatment. How many people got it from the same location. Also, advertising that you get inside stuff is probably the worst thing to do if you're wanting to say you're loyal to the same people you're taking info from. In any case, in regards to this: I have to disagree strongly. The quality of the character designs makes it clear that the two production values were on completely different levels alone. That's not counting the many, many other things that are far superior to what RT3K was, would've, or could've been.
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    I think most know that already.
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    Amiami has been known to be quite expensive with their shipping. While I love their preorder prices, I think they pad that with some of the shipping they charge. Just my guess, but that's what I think. As for HLJ and Fedex, that's what I use. It's always 3 or 4 days time, and the pricing is accurate for shipping and in smaller boxes, which keeps the cost down.
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    Speaking of limited variants, are there any other canon variants other than the Hikaru version? Aren't the games considered canon as well, and if so, wasn't there a Max/Milia version, or any other versions? To go a bit further, why doesn't Yamato just get their money out of the release, and just make non-canon versions, like a CF version, low vis, etc.?
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    Seeing those RT3K designs, it's no wonder that project died off quickly. That was Carl's vision of Robotech. I know there are some people that are going to get into a fit over that, but his name was all over that project, and it's why he wasn't at HG long after.
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    I can see where I'm going to have my quirks about the look of it, but I can live with that for now. I've already got some decals from a model kit that will look better on the toy than the stickers, and I can take them off anytime I want them off, without sacrificing the sticker sheet. My was shipped yesterday, so I'll be getting it Saturday most likely.
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    With my previous band, we were using Q base for recording. It was VERY expensive, but did just about everything under the sun. I have Audition, and love that as well. The Pro Tools SE is a good, solid, semi robust program for voice work or music/vocal tracks. Speaking of, Che, I owe you some more music. With this setup, I should be able to send you some stuff. I'll have it next week, and you can let me know what you may want to work with. I'm glad this project is up and running. I was stoked to see when the first version came out, even moreso to see this happen.
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    Toy is great. I love this valk, and while I like my unassembled VF-1s, they're inexpensive because they've has 20 variants. This one would maybe get a couple. It'd suck if it's more than the 17, but I had said I'd get two either way, and I meant it...so long as I can afford it. With no $600 car payment anymore, I'm sitting well.
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    I have Avid's recording hub, but not the one that comes with the USB mic. I paid extra for the one with the standard mic jack, as I'm not really into those types of mics. With the standard jack, there's more choice of input and quality. I also have extra filter components I use, but that's all recording. As for the hollow sound, I don't really know why it'd do that. I've been getting proficient in Adobe Premier, and kinda learning Final Cut, so if you're using any of those, they have some sites that are pretty extensive as far as sound editing. I also have a friend I can point to this, or, if you prefer, you can pm me the details of the issue, and I can forward it to him, and see if he knows what would make it do that.
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    I'm guessing either nobody took their toys out of the box, or it really isn't that great, since nobody really posted their pics of it, or raved about it here.
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    That's awesome. I use the Protools SE for recording, with a 2 input USB hub. Also just got a Shure SM-57 mic, which while not too pricey, is one of the best mics around. There's a few musicians that swear by that mic, and it works really well.
  12. Jasonc
    Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all my Macross brethren. I was working on this a bit today, and today's update is the leg locking mechanism. For those that have the S.H.E. kit, it's not made nearly as well as this, and is prone to getting loose over time. This redesign fixes the issue, and makes it to where it will hold its position in fighter mode. The first two show the way in which the connector piece is fitted into the slots. The third picture shows the connector piece itself, I added a stopper on the back of it, that will make guiding the pin into the other leg, and a small lid to give it some ease when lifting it up. Anyways. Enjoy, and while I'll be on for the next few days, I probably won't have an update till probably Tuesday. Thanks for viewing.
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    Well, this maybe where I get my decals out, and rectify what Yamato seems to have blundered on, unless Yamato actually did somehow send a color sample to Graham. From what I'm getting over the posts today, still a possibility. Not holding my breath, but I'll keep hope till people start opening their boxes.
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    All this pretty much shows that Robotech was just a link in a chain of events that led anime to its popularity. While an important link, it's still just a link in a chain of events. As Keith also mentioned, the anime craze really started to snowball when DBZ, and Sailor Moon made their way out here. The ball really started to roll before Robotech with Star Blazers, Voltron, and anime-like shows such as Transformers. Robotech. If I had to rate it in car driving gears, Robotech brought anime from 3rd to fourth gear, and DBZ kicked it into the highway 5th gear. Robotech deserves some credit, but to claim anymore than that for its importance in the western acceptance of anime is a stretch to me. Nostalgia doesn't gain it anymore credence as well.
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    Well, that's kinda stupid having no tampo printing. So, if I get this correctly these are getting more expensive, but less detailed? Not good, Yamato, not good.
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    While I totally understand that it brought quite a few into the world of anime on a personal level, The idea that it spawned this great hunger for anime in the U.S. just isn't true. The amount of anime that was coming to the U.S. was already a realization for many companies, and the movement of people getting bootlegs of some shows was already in the works. While Transformers isn't necessarily anime, it takes a lot of the ideas that were coming from anime, and utilized them to help further the realization that anime as a whole, was a viable venue for children slots. The anime shows were already done animation-wise. All they needed was to come up with a story that would "fit" American audience, dub, and add the sound effects, and to buy licenses for anime titles back then were very inexpensive, as opposed to nowadays. As for giving Robotech credit, it does deserve some credit. It was very supplemental, to getting a lot of people in the voice over industry their position they are in now. It also had a great story, albeit mostly just reworked from the originals, but it made the 3 separate series work together. For many others that I know personally, that strong story helped guide great careers, and like I said, did help keep the momentum of anime shows coming into the U.S.
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    Which brings up the old debate about whether or not Robotech was simply just a supplement to something already in motion, which is what I think was what was occurring. I don't think for a moment that Robotech started an era of anime in America. If you look at the motion of anime in America prior to Robotech, it already was a ball in motion, and rolling fast. There was Battle of the Planets, then some time, then BAM! Transformers, Voltron, and then Robotech. I think the natural course was an upsurge of anime in America, and while I do acknowledge Robotech had supplemented it, it by no means started it, and caused it. That (again) goes back to a bunch of nostalgic fanboys, less educated "officionados", as well as corporate wannabes trying to paint a fake rosie picture for Robotech's past, that it was the start of this great movement. People can try to debate that, but it simply wasn't the case. If he does, he only mentions her at the brunt end of a joke. Must be sad to only be mentioned in that light. If he doesn't, then I assume he really only means his brother Steve Yun/Yune, which I think he's only mentioned maybe once, and not in public that they are indeed related.
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    I don't get the CD "single" thing either, but it seems to just be a gimmick to get people to buy the calendar. They should ask Michael Bradley if they could use his new versions of the songs....oh wait, they only screw people over, nevermind.
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    Well, I guess we can only hope that it's just a color sample. Still, Graham, if you got one already, that's pretty darn nice.
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    I hope they didn't go back to early 2000s when we had to sticker the toys to look proper. If it is the case that they didn't tampo anything, that's a problem.
  21. Jasonc
    2012, Kawamori-san will be a very busy man it seems. Definitely looking forwar to this. I hope there is a preview soon.
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    I actually have that kit. It's a nice kit, but sadly, it's not the greatest looking kit, and my interest in Southern Cross has waned down to really only wanting a hovertank, and the "space helicopter", of which I doubt we'll ever see. On an update here, I've only managed to create the hinges that connect the lower leg and feet to the mid leg section. They are the two joint pieces in the front of the design. From the look of this, this section would be a great place to reinforce the area with ratchets and springs. Once it's all sized up, I will alter it so that this area will work more like a toy, than a kit.
  23. Jasonc
    I'm going to guess those are still test color samples, being that there are no tampo prints on it? In any case, the poses this thing is able to accomplish are fantastic. I look forward to this in about a week and a half.
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    I don't want this to be just a copy of the S,H.E. kit, so I am going to be looking for places to make the kit more poseable. For the parts I need to redesign, I do plan to use metal for the parts that will benefit from it. Due to the weight of resin, and knowing how these kits get a little loose over time, I plan to look for ratcheted joints, springs, and whatnot, to keep the kit tight. As for your other question, my only experience in plastic tolerances, is my own use of them in scratch builds, and some basic knowledge in grown, or 3D printed material reports online. Aside from that, I do have a degree in Electrical engineering, which came with almost a minor in mechanical engineering. I'm not a guru when it comes to materials and design, but I know what will work, and what won't. I also have the ability for trial and error, and when it's done, it's going to be to my specs, which for a fan project, should be pretty high.
  25. Jasonc
    Thanks. I've been trying to hollow out the pieces as much as possible, save for parts that are just thin already. I'm trying to keep a 1mm-1.5mm thickness, as I've found that to be a generous thickness. Once I'm done with the legs, I'm going to order those, and test fit them. That will probably be in about 2-3 weeks time.
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