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  1. captain america
    There have been 2 types of beam gun mounts. The original issue came with plain, cylindrical types (seen just below the lower hull) of the pic at left. I then decided to cast extra bicep parts to use as gun mounts for the next batch of kits, because they fit far better with the overall aesthetic (right). The 20th anniversary kit will have the latter, as well as the updated sensor-eye.
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    20 years of garage kits made by yours truly! So much for being a shady, fly-by-night operation.
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    A belated Happy New Year to my fellow humans!
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    Especially the cockpit. Admittedly, the endless bundles of red spaghetti (muscle fibers?) would be more of a challenge for a plastic model.
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    For those looking to complete their MOSPEADA collection and aren't terribly impressed with the latest Sentinel offerings, know that these kits are available again for a limited time.
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    Ooooh, don't tempt me!
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    I thought for sure the Hasegawa kit would be closer in size to mine, but given their track record, I suppose this was to be expected. The plastic kit is certainly great for the price, though it'll take a lot of work to get the aesthetics and details to faithfully match the oyster-like biological systems seen on-screen. Also, mine was made directly from Perfect Memory technical drawings, and I think I've captured the TV aesthetics and its fictional technological background, far, far better. Hasegawa, well... You know.
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    The next Moscato Hobby Models re-issue will be...
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    Where on earth did you get those derivative Zakus from?!?
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    MHM invades Japan!! Thank you Ted for sharing this fascinating glimpse into the Japanese modelling scene. Id be curious to know how your exhibit was received by the locals. Also, at about the 1:41 mark... Did that woman in purple/blue just pick-up Norbert Gerard's head?
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    Ted, can I say stupendous? Your builds are stupendous! There, I said it. Well done, ol' chap!!
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    What a great build, Kudos Mike!! I especially appreciate the scorch marks at the waist: it looks like it had taken a bad hit and had part (or all) of its upper torso replaced.
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    Captain's log: Friday, November 17th. Almost a full week of mold-prep behind me, and the last molds are setting, just waiting to be opened. Everything went smoothly, and I can start the casting of the 1/48 King Crabs on Monday. You kow what? This King Crab kit is hands-down the best version of this mecha available, and I think it needs better box art, don't you? Let's see if @tekering can give me a hand.🤔💡
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    Thanks, Ted. I wanted to one-up the old Retppu 1/48 Eager eye sensor for that extra little detail. Also, since mine is molded in separate components, it's much easier to paint and light.
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    Captain's minor update: mold-prep for the Moscato Hobby 1/48 King Crab re-issue is underway. As part of my procedure, I like to go back and make little improvements to the patterns wherever I think it's necessary. Many times I'm under the gun when fabricating the originals and however detailed my models are, I realize there's always room for improvement. One such detail is the sensor eye: a part which is common to all crab models, and something I wanted to improve, so I did. The part on the left is the original eye, a hemispherical part molded translucent. The part on the right is the revised version, which will feature a separate, opaque insert with triple "cameras", as seen in the anime. The outer hemisphere will remain molded in translucent resin to facilitate lighting effects. Ted's builds inspired me to go back and raise the bar here, and there may be other little improvements as well. Pre-orders are open, just PM me if you want a kit. @tekering our mutual South African friend thanks you for your photos.
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    Just FYI, I'm offering a re-issue of the King Crab kit for anyone who wants it. Ted's photos are so good that my nostalgia circuits were reanimated! Ted, I have a photo request from a friend: could you pose the grape-flavored King Crab facing up against one of the Bio-Llloyds?
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    There are some minor changes to the instructions, but all easily recognizable.
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    Kits are now shipping; should have the rest out by Tuesday at the latest.
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    Thank you so much, good sir!
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    Just beautiful, Ted!! I'm glad to see that you've veen hard at work building, and the results speak for themselves! Would it be possible to see the green Gosu next to the Biopsycher and/or next to the Sol Bioroid, just for funsies?
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    Humungous and glorious!!
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    Captain's Log: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 When I'm quiet, it means I'm busy! After completing the molds using almost 30 lbs of silicone, the casting is now fully underway... Well, sort of. I had one mold (forearm cannons) split on me. The result was buckled castings, so it needed to be redone, much to my ire. With that out of the way, the actual castings look excellent, and I should have all the parts cast in the next couple of weeks. 17.HEIC 18.HEIC 19.HEIC 20.HEIC
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    Oh, how I've waited to see that Biopsycher finished! Thank you for sharing those wonderful images, Ted. Now I'm wondering since you have several kits, will you be building at least one on a sled?
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    Biggest of any kit or figure available, best detailed, and nicest proportions... Also most expensive! Nice to see you hard at work, Ted. Keep posting those pics!
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    Based on what Hasegawa have done with the Regults, no. It's just corner-cutting to meet a price point.
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