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    Reply in blue.
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    To make a long story slightly shorter, the Artmic stats don't align with the visual proportions of the line-art. Back when I made the Regults, I based the mecha size on a baseline, which is the Zentraedi soldier. If a soldier can't fit in the mech, the stated sizes are irrelevant. Similarly here, I had already made the Horizont and Garfish in 1/350, starting with the Legioss as the baseline. The fighter has to be able to fit in the Garfish hangars, and fit just so beneath the Horizont's lower hull and between the crew pods. Working from this line-art illustration, you can roughly make-out that one Ikazuchi launch bay holds 24 Armo-Soldiers. Now if you take this other animation style sheet shown below, you have a decent idea of the proportions of the carrier, based on the other mecha. Knowing that I have to cram 24 soldiers in one bay, a bay must be a minimum size, so either I must deform the ship, or upscale it to make it proportional. If you look at the image below, it shows you how big the Ikazuchi would be at 300m, and the bays are just way too small. Consequently, I have enlarged the ship because physics. I did goof though, the actual kit scale would be 1/1000 and not 1/2000. Fixed that.
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    Greetings all! I’d like to propose the next original Moscato Hobby Models resin kit: a 1/1000 IKE CAPITAL SHIP [MOSPEADA IKAZUCHI CARRIER].The kit would come in at a little over 35cm in length. Kit features: -positionable open or closed soldier launch bays (no removable soldiers!) -included decal markings for 3 different ships -positionable gun turrets -translucent resin thrusters and hollowed hull sectors for easier lighting Proposed kit price before shipping: $250 Canadian dollars Kit price with shipping to Canada/US contiguous: $290 Canadian dollars International shipping: please PM me for actual quote. I need a minimum of 20 orders to proceed with the project, so I’ll leave this up until January 23rd (inclusive). To voice your acceptance of the project, send me a private message telling me: -« I’m in! » -how many kits you’d like -if you’re not in the US or Canada, your shipping location, so I can calculate the shipping to you. Payment: if there’s sufficient interest, I will collect $200 CAD up front, with the remaining amount due when the masters are complete. I am also offering a 10% discount on any orders paid in Bitcoin. Posting in the thread/asking questions is fine, but will not be construed as intent to purchase. If I don’t get sufficient interest by then, I’ll simply move to another project. Aaaand we’re off!
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    And the horridly comical dilution of this once great Anime continues.
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    4 so far.
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    Greetings everyone, I need your help! As I teased on Facebook a few of days ago, I'd like to offer the following modelling project: a 1/6 MOTOCYCLE FREAK YERO-TYPE armor + accessories set. This would be similar to the original MOTOCYCLE FREAK released almost 3 years ago, but with the following detail revisions: -revised front helmet for the YERO-TYPE -green-tinted visor -new face sculpt to more accurately represent YERO -the carabine parts (stock. barrel, sling) replaced with a 4-battery (HBT) pack **Kindly note that an MX02-A body figure and body stocking will be required (not included) to complete this figure. ** To make this project happen, I need a MINIMUM of 12 orders (non-negotiable). If you're interested in obtaining a kit, you will need to PM me to let me know and I will compile a list. I will let the project run until January 3rd (inclusive) 2026, at which point IF I have enough interest, I will send out payment requests and start the project. If you can, please share about this project on other pages, and even other sites, just please be respectful of the rules where you post. Ready, set... go!!!
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    Bumpers! Did anyone end up finishing their kits?
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    Currently being offered. Need to hit the MOQ of 12 before Nov. 10th.
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    Carlos has my blessing to back-engineer my Tanku-Robo model if it will help produce a faithful figure.
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    Simply fantabulous!!! I do so enjoy seeing people bring out the best in my kits.
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    Greetings @everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that I'm planning a re-issue of the 1/350 STARFISH (MOSPEADA Garfish) kit. FEATURES: -waterslide markings -translucent parts (lenses, engine thrusters) -hollowed-construction for easy lighting -fighter bays with hatches that can be posed open or closed -a compliment of three in-scale fighter aircraft -glorious 35.5cm length in 1/350 scale Kit price: $330 Canadian dollars + shipping $369 CAD with shipping* *covers shipping to all Canadian and US contiguous destinations. Hawaii, Puerto Rico and international customers please inquire for exact quote. If interested, just PM me, thanks!
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    @tom do Just PM me.
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    The Limited Blueberry Type is cancelled for lack of interest; the standard searchlight version will be shutting down production in the next week-10 days.
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    Destructions are ready to download! 08.HEIC 09.HEIC 11B.HEIC 12B.HEIC 13B.HEIC 14B.HEIC 15B.HEIC 16.HEIC 17.HEIC 18.HEIC 19.HEIC 20.HEIC 21.HEIC 22.HEIC 23.HEIC 24.HEIC 25.HEIC 26.HEIC
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    Greetings @everyone Now that most of the 1/48 PHAT LYNX orders have been shipped, I'd be curious to know if there would be sufficient interest to offer the (blue) PHAT LYNX variant with the alternate head seen in the anime? I would offer just a few examples of this kit (5-8 maximum) just enough to complete the mold cycle. It would consist of the same body parts/weapons load-out as the existing PHAT LYNX, but with the old head searchlight replaced with the alternate camera head. Please note that the new head is not being offered separately on its own, but as a complete kit only. Can I get 5-8 people out there to commit to this project? Please DM me to ket me know, thanks
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    Hey guys! While your PHAT LYNX kit is equipped one full salvo of missiles (and the markings associated therewith) you also have the option to order extra missiles, should you require them, or just to show-off its massive 44 missile load-out! All paid orders have already shipped; will hold the ordering window open for a little while longer.
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    1/72 vs 1/48
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    Hey @everyone say hello to my little friend... and he's not so little! At over 30cm tall even without the antenna extensions, this kit's shelf-presence is second only to the massive Graug. Behold the 1/48 PHAT LYNX in all its glory!!! The kit holds together pretty well, even with just hot glue, despite its 1.2kg of weight. Kits start shipping next week! IMG_3612.HEIC IMG_3614.HEIC IMG_3616.HEIC IMG_3617.HEIC IMG_3619.HEIC IMG_3622.HEIC IMG_3627.HEIC IMG_3628.HEIC IMG_3631.HEIC IMG_3634.HEIC
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    Hey @everyone production has begun in earnest and proceeding splendidly! Even the ballistic glass castings look great! The flip-side is that growing pile of discarded sprue gates, vents, and mixing cup residue which is all part of the casting process! The first kits are ready and should begin shipping in the next 10 days or so.
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    Thanks, Ted! I tried to make them look as organic as possible. The kit has a lot of parts, and they're casting beautifully!
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    Captain's Log--supplemental. Again. I'm happy to report that preliminary casting has begun, and the castings are looking phenomenal, as usual! The final molds are just about done, and the extraction process has left me with a few parting "gifts". Sometimes that's the cost of doing molds right.
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    Captain's Log--supplemental! I'm still here, just very busy with the molding process! These are all the molds I have so far, with 4 more about to be opened and another four left to be poured! It's utter molding madness, but casting will start next week, praise God!!
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    Captain's Log: Thursday, June 12, 2025 With all the master-patterns completed, I can now turn my attention to the tedious task of prepping all those masters for the molding process. Pics 68-72 show various components in various stages of preparation: because some parts have channels and complex geometries (openings, etc.) a plastic membrane needs to be added to strategic areas to allow the parts to be demolded without destroying them. What's not apparent in the images is that I also have to vent these membranes so that air doesn't remain trapped underneath them, so very tiny, surgical punctures are made in strategic locations to allow for proper venting. Pic 70 shows one part attached to a clear acrylic base. The gates are secured to the base with hot glue. This will allow the gates to detach cleanly from the part during demold and avoid damage. The last step involves gluing a mold box around the part(s) using that same hot glue. Pic 74: I've got my trusty mold material ready, along with a gram scale to accurately measure-out the silicone and catalyst. When thoroughly mixed, it will be a bright shade of Pepto-Bismol. When the mold rubber is thoroughly mixed, it then needs to be degassed, as the mixing process introduces a lot of air into the mixture. To that end, I employ a vacuum pump (pic 75) and a vacuum chamber (pic 76) to draw all the air out. Because I use an industrial pump, the process only takes a few minutes. With the rubber thoroughly degassed, I then carefully pour the rubber over the parts and let them set. This is a long process, so I may not have an update next week as I busy myself preparing the (almost fifteen!!) molds, but rest assured I will be very busy! 70.HEIC 69.HEIC 71.HEIC 72.HEIC 73.HEIC 76.HEIC 75.HEIC 74.HEIC 77.HEIC
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    Captain's Log: Thursday, June 4, 2025 Hey @everyone the 1/48 Destroyed Phat Lynx masters are done! Have a look at this glorious (and seriously massive) beast of a kit! Some fun facts about this new baby: -the vision block housing and searchlight lenses will obviously be molded in clear, but I will also add a tiny hint of green to the clear resin to create the look of thick armored glass. -With the missile drums tilted to 45 degrees and the hatches open like in the pic, the kit stands almost 33cm tall There is a detailed cockpit and a pilot, which is similar to that of the Thomas Hawk, but is very difficult to photograph due to being very deep into the chest (and heavily armored!) The missiles drums can be built with a full payload, partial payload, and also firing (for the more ambitious modelers). Additionally, the missiles can all be displayed next to the mecha, so you'll have several display options. For those who like to add lighting effects to their kits, this baby has AMPLE room for that! Now that the masters are done and mold-prep will begin next week, I am formally requesting the $200* CAD balance payment. *for Canadian and contiguous US destinations only. For overseas/Hawaii delivery, please refer to the quote I provided to you earlier for the exact balance due. IMG_3466.HEICIMG_3465.HEICIMG_3464.HEICIMG_3462.HEICIMG_3461.HEICIMG_3460.HEICIMG_3458.HEICIMG_3457.HEICIMG_3455.HEICIMG_3454.HEICIMG_3453.HEICIMG_3452.HEICIMG_3451.HEICIMG_3450.HEICIMG_3449.HEIC
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    Captain's Log: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 You wouldn't think so by looking at the pics of this latest update, but the masters are close to complete! Because I opted to do more fabrication and fewer beauty shots, this update will be shorter than usual. Pics 64-67 show the grueling puttying process I use to mate two surfaces together perfectly, and the fairing on the bottom of the missile pods has been a tough subject, but alas, the worst is done! Once all the puttied parts are sanded, I reckon I will have about a week's worth of super-detailing, and then the masters will be done! Pic 68 shows the first step in the detailing process (in this case the thruster nozzle) and I was just getting warmed-up! Be advised that I may skip next week's update to finish all the patterns and prime them. I'm pretty confident it will be worth the wait. 63.HEIC 64.HEIC 65.HEIC 66.HEIC 67.HEIC 68.HEIC
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