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Hi Coby. Problem is, if you factor out the costs for a run of 25, but you only get 18 orders, you lose money, and sadly, I've been doing a bit too much of that as it is. Basically, the only reason Rob and I skipped-over that project was because we weren't able to get the orders necessary for it to break even. This is not to say that it'll never get done, it just won't get done right now.

The large missile pod attachments will most likely be a stand-alone set that can simply be dropped onto the existing kit. However, since my Regult sculpt will be a full scratchbuild, I'm not sure how well the system will adapt to the old Imai plastic model... Shouldn't be too much of an issue though.

Hi Flash. The scale of 1/72 was prefered, since it's the prime scale for Macross model kits; best compromise between size and cost. Personally, I'd love to make it in 1/48, but sometimes I just don't get my way Plus the price would be more than double what I'm projecting for the model in 1/72. Hi alan168hk. Shipping for the model will be determined when it's done. Most likely about $12-13 to ship within north america, and maybe $20-25.00 to ship overseas. Gas prices are still climbing, so I don't even know if those shipping prices will be valid by the time the model is ready to ship. As for payment method, Paypal would be the prefered method, but an international postal money-order in US or canadian funds would work as well. Hi Will. The problem with the LV was that there just weren't enough people interested to make it financially viable. As you get fewer orders, unit price goes up, so it becomes a vicious cycle. Perhaps if I could (eventually) get about 30-35 takers, I could drop the price to about $250.00.

Hi Frederic. Sorry 'bout the LV... The numbers just weren't working. More snow??? ... .... ..... ...... F&*$^&%^&%^E%^%^%^&^&^^&***#$##$%!!!!!!!!

Less than Super O: the resin model will not be based on the plastic model whatsoever; it'll have proportions closer to the official lineart, plus an actual cockpit & clear-view hull. Like most any other Macross design, there are plastic versions, and there are resin versions. There were resin VF-1 fighters & battroid kits (non variable) selling for triple or quadruple the price of the older Imai variable plastic model, but people still bought the resin models. Like anything else, if you don't agree with the price, you are under no obligation to purchase the product.

94medition: the main "pod" of the regult will have two halves to the structure, left and right. One half will simply be molded in clear amber resin. However, it will also have the rear entry/exit hatch which can be positioned open or closed for extra cockpit viewing. azrhino: yes, the Booster LV is on hold due to lack of demand. Even this project hinges on whether or not I can fill the quota of 50 to make it financially viable.

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Hi all. I just wanted to give everyone the heads-up on the next SM project: after some lengthy deliberation, Rob and I have both decided on the Regult in 1/72 scale. Features I plan to build into the kit: poseable legs and feet via the use of ball-joints, detailed cockpit, and 1-side see-through hull to show off the details of that cockpit. The model would also be modular, allowing for possible Regult "Missile Carrier" and "Tactical Scout" variations at a later time. Estimated price: $125.00 plus shipping. Estimated completion: mid May. I'd essentially like to keep this thread as a preorder list ONLY as much as possible, so all those interested can simply post here, and I'll continually update this first post with names of all interested members. No money needs to be put down for the time being, but you will be required to put down a deposit once the masters are done to confirm your pre-order (payment instructions will be made available at that time)... That should be around late April/early May. We need at least 50 orders to get things going. ...Let the mayhem begin! Orders: -Ranger565 (2) -xstoys -ghadrack (2) -Grayson72 -azrhino (2) -myersjessee (2) -94medition -cobywan (2) -jardann -akim -berttt -AlphaHX (2) -newbie -JoLe727 (2) -Prometheum5 -007-vf1 -Gabe Q -Ignacio Ocamica -viceland (2) -neptuneservey (2) -flash -Mechleader -wm cheng -Plastik Missle -jorwar b (2) -Lo-pan -THOR (2) -baxojayz -Jinnai -Major Tom -f91 -shdwfx2000 -gnollman -bigkid24 (3) -valkyrie -rkiyo -Jasonic -chowyunskinny -Sebastian -Cdr Fokker (Tentative) -laroy -to177 -Wheels -David Graf -agass4u -sithlord (2) -yman1437 -Amped -Mystix -ChristopherB (2)

No, it's not nearly that severe. Most of the design of the toy works very well. The only problem is, it works well for the regular VF-1; the extra growth required for the 1D poses a slight hurdle, but it's not by any means impossible to overcome.

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The first 6 or 7 volumes of the manga were translated into english by Viz well over a decade ago, but for whatever reason, they stopped just as the storyline was getting interesting. The current japanese manga are up to volume 22.

From the Guyver manga. The Gigantic Guyver/Guyver III is actually only one unit generated by the Gigantic coccoon which itself was produced by the relic after it "abducts" sho and reads the data from his Guyver unit's control medal. As the relic ship is being destroyed by the surrounding fighting as well as the volcano's explosion, it whisks Sho to safety in the Gigantic coccoon, from which he eventually emmerges as the Gigantic Guyver. However, lately, Agito was able to wrestle the Gigantic unit away from Sho and seems to be using it exclusively in the latest Manga volume.

Just out of curiosity, how did Hasegawa solve the backpack/V-tail issue on their models? I don't own either, but perhaps they could offer a clue as to how based on the Movie stylesheets, the backpack appears to be in its "normal" horizontal super configuration, but the V-tails still appear to be extended with the tips out on either side of the fighter's spine? I swear sometimes! Kawamori-kun outta learn to *inaudible grumble*

The next "thing" I will probably work on Macross-wise is the 2-seater conversion for the 1/48 toys. After that, it's a toss-up between a Regult or the GBP-1 add-on for 1/72 Hasegawa model, depending on what people want to see first.

Nah, more like $120-$130 in resin, AND unlike the plastic model, I can even make a detailed cockpit with one side half in clear resin to show off the internals.

Hi Chris. The possibility is always there; it's really more an issue of how many people would actually be willing to purchase what would probably be a fairly extensive (and expensive--maybe $150-ish) upgrade kit. The Ostrich & Elint would require a whole new nose section with its own canopy & cockpit, as well as a new chest, heat-shield, modified FAST packs, a new set of V-tails, different head, as well as the huge radome on the Elintseeker. Do-able, but at a price.

Hi Gabe. No worries, I've got my hands full right now so this project probably won't be ready intil early May at the earliest. Hopefully that'll give you enough time to save up. The kit should be in the $75-ish range based on a quick review of the parts needed.

Removeable heatshield, heh... It'll transform perfectly with the heatshield in place, thank you very much. And it WILL come molded in color to prevent paint scratching... Beige or light grey; just specify which variant you're doing when you order (1st ep. version, or Virgin Road ver.) and I'll cast it directly in the specific color. Should you wish to paint the parts just the same, you can always do so; that remains at the discretion of the customer.

Well I guess that's about all the info I need to start prepping to make a 1/72 GBP-1 kit for the Hasegawa battroid.

Hi Exo. Wow, you've got more patience than I do to work at that size! If by the time the 1D conversion is done, your figures are done as well, I may just use em. You don't have to donate, I'd gladly compensate you for your contribution.

Hmm. I'm not crazy about sculpting tiny figures; very hard on the eyes. I'll start by seeing how well the conversion goes first, and if I feel that I can also produce some decent figures without making the kit too pricy, I'll give it a go.

I'm wondering if I should include a set of round TV hands to go with the 1D? I also want to mold the head's double visor in clear green... i think that'd be a nice touch.

Hi Guys. In order to maintain a decent amount of strength on the toy, I can always mold the parts out of the same high-performance polymer that I used on the VF-1 Launch Pylon as well as the Tachikoma. The material is significantly stronger than the more widely-known resins, but like anything else, it still has its limitations and isn't quite as strong as ABS. The stuff also incurs a slight cost penalty, as it's a bit more expensive and needs to be post-cured. I immagine that from a complexity point of converting a regular Yamato 1/48, you'll basically have to become familiar with the use of a screwdriver, but beyond that, it should be a piece of cake, and as with anything I'd offer, you'd get full-color, step-by-step in structions on how to dismantle, AND replace all the necessary parts. I'd contemplated offering the 1D parts pre-pigmented ( a la Tachikoma) but in so much as the rest of the toy would end up having to be painted anyway, I can just mold them in one standard color.

*sigh* Guess we all knew this was going to happen eventually Well either way, if Yamato won't pump-out any Macross goodies, I will... They forced me to do this.

The fighter you see in the pic is most likely a manicured test-shot model, and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if they left out all the forearm/inner parts/snap pegs to keep it looking nice & tidy fit-wise. Don't try to get that look on your blue Bernard version, you simply won't be able to; the fit is just too awful on the production toy. Oh, by the way, the old Imai model was also very delicate. But then, it was designed as a model kit, not a toy. Much of the sloppiness in the arms stems directly from the fact that Toynami copied an already flawed design to begin with; throw-in some poor assembly at the factory and the end result is what we hold in our hands now.