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The same way I managed to get matchstick-thick landing struts to hold up a beached whale like the Gnerl: inserts Honestly, I think that once you can get anime-accurate landing gear on something like that project and not have it collapse under its own weight, most everything else is child's play.

That be the one!

Hi everyone. I started this thread in order to gauge interest for a potential 1/72 Commanchero model, since I had mentioned the topic previously and was met by some enthusiasm by board members. That having been said, my goal would be to have a model that would have clear vac-formed canopies and detailed cockpits, optional rocket pods and the option to have deployed or retracted landing gear. I was looking at 120-ish bucks as a goal also. All those who are interested, feel free to chime-in

Yeah, the Commanchero is absolutely massive! Bigger than a VF-1 if my memory serves me correctly. Stick it in a hotdog bun and call it a manly meal!

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Speaking of fondling... Here are the instructions Probably not necessary for most of you, but I prefer to dot my Is and cross my Ts... Just to be on the safe side.

If you have a deformed resin part, which does happen, simply pour some boiling hot water into a bowl or cup large enough to comfortably submerge the part. Put the part in that hot water and keep in in for 15-20 seconds. Remove part from boiling water, reshape as desired, then immediately place in cold water and voila! The part is set.

It means you get to spend more money for the same kits... I think

Uhh, Gnerl Fighter Pod?

Hey guys. From now on, all projects, progress reports, etc will no longer be posted on the SM site, so everything will be right here on Macrossworld... Unless Shawn & Graham plan to evict me

Breetai unofficially disowned him at a young age after a series of humiliating combat exercise foul-ups and forced him to adopt the "Kravshera" name Actually, it was intentional... Just like how I intentionally mis-spelled the names of previous mecha models; makes things that much more interesting if a certain corporate entity tries to claim ownership of a certain name *wink-wink*

I was seriously looking into the Commanchero as my next victim; looks like a neat chopper and surprisingly big too, especially compared to a VF-1.

That's an awesome family picturebook HWR, can't believe I haven't posted sooner. You have an awesome family

10 Kamjin kits, of course. The regular soldier has been discontinued for a loooong time.

10 kits left...

"What's the height difference on both resin soldiers?" About that much (see pic below.) I wanted him to be taller than the average grunt, but still small enough to realistically fit inside his mech without having to make that mech enormous. Couldn't tell you if the sizes are any different in DYRL, but my gut tells me they aren't. I also think it would be longer and harder to mod an existing figure to the DYRL costume; easier just to do a whole new sculpt.

See enclosed pic for Kamjin's color scheme. I don't know if there are any official color guides; there weren't in Perfect Memory. I may eventually re-release the standard soldier (standing pose.) Not sure about meltrandi though. If you're refering to the difference in armor between Kamjin's suit and that of the regular officer (brown) basically, it's a matter of color and the helmet. I'll try to find a pic of it tomorrow.

Negative, the helmet has Kamjin's head already in it; would've been a nightmare to cast otherwise.

Actually, the helmet is not separate, it's a one-piece casting; you have 2 heads in the kit: one with helmet, one without. Unfortunately because the hair on his head is solid resin, had the helmet been separate, it would hav needed to be ridiculously oversized to fit over his noggin'. I merely made a casting of the un-helmeted head, dremeled off the hair, and inserted it into a pre hollowed-out helmet and then cast it as one piece. Far simpler than it sounds.

And three more...

That would be awesome, and I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say it's greatly appreciated. Also, I figured I'd post some pics of the kit dry-fitted for everyone's enjoyment.

Sure thing. The condensed version is as follows: each kit: $55 Shipping for 1-4 kits within north America: $11 Shipping for1-2 kits everywhere else: $19 If you use Paypal, add $2 per kit. IPMOs also welcome

hi folks. Ordering info is here: http://www.samurai-monkey.com/boardz/viewt...p?p=15153#15153

Actually you could. Take notice that the helmet for Kamjin is slightly different from that of the regular officer's battle armor (scribing, shape of the visor) so that will require a little tinkering.

Better safe than sorry Oh, and there's a new update on the 'Monkey: http://www.samurai-monkey.com/boardz/viewt...p?p=15044#15044