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  1. captain america
    They'd probably end up looking better being hand-made and cast; no steps or heavy texture that way. That's my plan.
  2. captain america
    Because of the rather high weight and CG of the kit, I don't know that store-bought hobby joints are strong enough. With the 1/32 Legioss, I came up with a solution whereby the 3D-printed ball/sockets had a screw/nut clamping mechanism to provide greater friction. Something custom-made would probably be your best bet.
  3. captain america
    They are. The supplier sent me boxes that are twice as tall as what I ordered; ended up screwing-up all my shipping options as a result. Oh, and here are the destructions for your building pleasure!
  4. captain america
    Odd, I would have thought the opposite: the Pinky being the easiest to build and the King being the most fiddly. Perhaps I'm confusing sculpting with building again. Emiliano, dude, impressive work! Every time I see people build these kits up I well-up with happiness at saeeing all the great work you guys do. Without the builders, those kits would just be a pile of resin parts.
  5. captain america
    Kits are finally shipping! Took longer than expected due to an issue with the boxes.
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    No, because it's your stick and nobody else's.
  7. captain america
    Here's the thing: those joints were great for a child's toy, but they leave a lot to be desired in terms of poseability. Also, when you have to start adding opening missile bay doors and missile detail, you automatically have a bit less space for the internals. Still very doable if you use steel for the joints... Dunno man, I figured this sh*t out 16 years ago using a crude version of Corel Draw. It's not like I've been hiding under a rock in another dimension: we have Interwebs + Google Translate and email, so it's not like these firms can't contact me for input. As I've stated ad nauseum, they just don't care.
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    No. Dipping will result in too thick of a layer on both the outside and inside, not to mention paint buildup around the rectangular white tabs at the top of the visor. Also, model paint isn't particularly hard and if you tend to handle it carelessly, you can damage the finish and ruin your very expensive collector toy. Some may suggest Future with food coloring, but I have old diecast and models that employed the Future method and the finish cracks after a dozen years or so.
  9. captain america
    It can certainly be done, but MOSPEADA isn't nearly as popular a franchise as say, Transformers. Add to that the fact that the MOSPEADA market is quickly becoming saturated and you realize that it may not be a warranted investment ATM.
  10. captain america
    At the very least, it's consistent with all the art and merchandise that came before. Within the series itself, it doesn't make quite as much sense, though: the ship with the MOSPEADAs that Rey scavenged on earth was military, and all the bikes would have been assigned prior to the mission starting, and therefore should have markings. The AFC-01 he occasionally pilots certainly did.
  11. captain america
    Sometimes life is cruel. That's why Rey wears blue... It symbolizes the blue blue rain in his soul.
  12. captain america
    I spy a Yellow Belmont hiding in the background of the box art.
  13. captain america
    That tubular structure isn't part of the original design, nor is it an element of the modern redesign that I know of. I think I can pull-off something that doesn't need a granny-walker... I'm only wondering if it's even worthwhile to make the saddle-packs hollow, or just leave (the side boxes) as solid one-piece units.
  14. captain america
    ...Just a sample of what was cast prior to packing.
  15. captain america
    Hi everyone! The (gorgeous) decals are in, the hands are in, and I'm currently in packing mode. Kits will start shipping later this week.
  16. captain america
    As I think about it, things could have been resolved VERY differently, quickly, and while still respecting the limits of characters' specific powers. Of course, that probably would have made for a shorter, duller movie, and no need for an action-packed sequel.
  17. captain america
    Not to mention the fact that having an UNDO function cheapens life and lessens the impact that the death of a character is supposed to have on the audience.
  18. captain america
    Seeing as how the price of a 6" MOSPEADA figure currently hovers at around the $200 mark, even if they scaled a Legioss to 3 3/4" figures, it would likely be more expensive than the market will bear, and that's even if they do a half-assed job.
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    I wonder if...
  20. captain america
    Soldier mode only.
  21. captain america
    If you decide to sell your Stick MOSPEADA, I'll take it. Like with most figures, if you break the seal it will affect the value.
  22. captain america
    The pics are fairly obvious: wipe the silver backing from inside the helmet with rubbing alcohol, then airbrush a mixture of clear blue + smoke to the top. Mechaniac: in so much as the recessed gray area below the dash (if that's indeed what you're talkig about) needs to slide into the tank when transforming, it may not be a good idea to put a sticker there.
  23. captain america
    So. Many. Parts. I had forgotten just how laborious it was to cast... So much so that I decided to pour each kit in 2 shots in stead of one to better manage the workload. Everything is coming along nicely, though!
  24. captain america
    I could, but it wouldn't look nearly as harmonious as if it had been designed properly from the get-go. Based squarely on pictures, I don't know if placing the foot-peg further forward is actually a good thing: you'd have to bring the knees up higher, which might accentuate the scrunched rider look. Also, can the figure's foot flex forward like on the beagle? The re-design of the MOSPEADA looks much more like a racing bike (smaller, lower front fairing + forward leaning position) whereas the Beagle looks a little bit more like an easy-rider based on the seating position and the overall proportions of the bike. It's just my opinion, but to me the foot pegs place further aft fit the new design better, even if the toes do hang too low.
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    Just from looking at the photos, the bike looks proportional to the (slightly) undersized figure. I think the reason it looks small compared to the rider has to do with the boots: they're almost mini-stilts where the foot module extends well below the wearer's foot. As a result, it makes the bike look short and as we can see, the toes scrape the ground in ride-mode. Pretty much all toys/models have had this issue by virtue of the design.
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