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  1. Phyrox
    AT-ST in 1/48? I'd much prefer 1/35 to go with, you know, every armor/accessory kit ever. And...molded closed visors?! Like the 30 year old ERLT kit? Seriously?
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    PROTECT INBIT! Modelers, be reasonable. There's Cap's 1/35, and the Wave kit out there. We have Legioss kits The Protect Inbit has never been done by anyone that I've seen. This is a chance to get something unique, that you will never see anyone else doing. Sure, 1/48 Legioss would be nice to go with the crabs we already got...but not nicer than something that otherwise would never see the light of day.
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    Speaking of dirtying a mobile suit up, I'm trying that with my Turn-X. Cellphone photo isn't too sharp, but it sort of conveys the idea. I'm going for a slightly grimy look, but not exactly "dirty." More like a "used for so long the dirt has become part of the finish." This kit has been such a blast to dirty-up, and it really brings out the suit's detail. As one of, if not the best MS design in Gundam-land, you should all rush out and grab one. Question for the customizers out here: I'm not a fan of the giant Turn-X backpack, and am thinking of sractchbuilding something more subtle, but that could 1) take a long time, and 2) turn out crap. So, anyone have any ideas for something pre-existing that might work, or that would only require a few asymmetrical additions to look the part? Something like the Bawoo's pack, with different tanks and some new panels maybe...?
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    Pretty sure that's a bolted fairing and not welded. Looks crude, but not welded crude.
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    ^ This. A million times this. I'd much prefer to hear nothing than some pseudo-technical handwave.
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    Here's the completed Buster Gundam. Like I said, it was a pretty straight build with a bit of color swapping to get away from the horrible green/red it comes in stock. I think it's one of the better looking Gundams in terms of details and proportions, once you get past the colors. As for "regular ol' sparypaint cans;" I can say that I picked up a white can of Krylon Indoor/Outdoor, and it works great for models. It has covered smoothly, has a great matte finish, and has been more trouble-free than any of the Testor's spray cans I've used in recent memory. Here's an example just after spraying, no topcoat:
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    I will briefly interrupt this discussion for my 90% complete Buster Gundam. It's the first MG I've ever built, and I really enjoyed it. I have built many HGs, because I'm a stickler for scale, but I wanted a buddy for the MG Turn-X that I had to have. It was much easier to detail up than the HGUCs I normally build, so I may have to have a two-scale gundam collection. Yeah, I did some minor customizing with the paint. Which, in my opinion nearly all Gundams need. They come out of the box looking like circus clowns.
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    Thanks for the advice guys. Took your advice and it turned out great. Still not 100% satisfied with the level of matte I'm getting from the Testors dull cote, but it'll do. Most places I've read say that Testors dull cote is one of the best matte finishes, but I'm finding that hard to believe. Any (non-airbrush) suggestions from the experts? I would like to try this Floquil Dust I hear about, but with no airbrush I will live with what I've got for now. Here's the completed Char with his brothers, the rest of the make-believe WWII tank destroyers.
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    Well, thanks Chas and WMChang. I'll try a second coat of gloss prior to the oil. Many thanks. Interesting. For me, I guess it's about the shape, the creation. When I set out on a project like this one for example, the impetus is, "I wonder if I can make a convincing assault gun out of a Char B1? What would that look like?" Once the cutting, sanding, puttying, drilling, and test-fitting is done, I pretty much know what it'll look like and I am pleased that I pulled the conversion off. The later stuff feels like a chore. In fact, I have half a mind to start a new trend where you get a model to the primer stage, and just call in done. I'm usually happiest with them at that point. I think it's cool how the hobby can reward modellers in different ways.
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    Speaking of decals, I have a question on that front: My latest Frankentank project turned out way to bright and "contrasty," so I gave the whole thing some oil paint treatment. It's black oil paint, comes in a tube, paint in on a spot and then rub/smear it for a dirtying effect (it takes hours to even seem tacky, so perfect for such applications). I've only used this stuff before on roadwheels or engine decks, so I've never had to worry about effect on decals... But here, I've oiled the beastie up, let it dry, gloss-coated it, and tonight I'll put on some decals. To maintain some consistency I'll want to treat the decals with the same finish, but I fear that even gentle rubbing prior to a dullcoat will tear or move the decal. So, what do you do? Dullcoat, oil paint rub, then more dullcoat? Or is there a trick one of you more experienced can let me in on? I swear, I love to build and modify models, but I'm an idiot when it comes to painting. This little guy for example was an impressive conversion, build-wise. But once I start painting it gets instantly downgraded to amateur hour. I need a partner who just paints for me.
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    MANY THANKS! I've been wanting an MG Zeta for a long time, and really digging this one. Thanks for the link.
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    How does one go about obtaining these p-bandai online shop exclusives? I must have that -3B Zeta. Do ya have to pay crazy ebay markup, or is there another way?
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    Ah ha, this magnum is the first modern muscle car I've driven, didn't think to play with the traction control... THAT'S where the acceleration was hiding. Much better.
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    Speaking of older under-appreciated cars, I was always impressed with the Subaru SVX. I never read much about them from a technical standpoint, but I woulda had one if I had the means way back when. As for me, I recently had a baby and so I picked up a 2006 Magnum SRT8...you know, for the room. Passing power on the highway is incredible, but stoplight to stoplight it isn't that special. Still, nice to have a baby-mover musclecar.
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    Thanks guys, guess I'll change my masking product. I didn't try the CC trick, I'll remember that if there is ever a next time.
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    The project I was working on back in post 2638 is done. A couple of new issues I'd never run in to: - the electrical tape I used for the masking left residue on the turret that WOULD NOT be removed. Warm water + soap? No. Light sanding with water? No. Goo Gone? Disastrous no. Several places online suggested Goo Gone as a safe removal tool. I tested it on the underside of the turret, and all it did was turn whatever it touched into goo. Paint was smudged and removed, and the residue was just smeared into an even worse condition. What do you experts usually do in this situation? - The new Testor's dull coat I used after the gloss + decal application left the model just as glossy as it had been prior. I decided to re-gloss the turret, then use the old nearly empty dull coat can I was about to throw away, and that actually gave me good results. Incidentally, these 4 top coats also eliminated most evidence of the masking residue mentioned above...so I guess that's a silver lining. Here's my Sherman Elephant, Turret dull coat still drying: Basic Tamiya M4A3E2 Jumbo, with side armor plates left off and turret scratch build from sheet styrene and surface detailed cribbed from the Jumbo. Barrel travel lock and muzzle brake stolen from a Dicker Max.
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    It was a good movie, but by no means great. It was well acted, it was beautifully shot, it presented its Nihilistic view fairly well (if a bit forcibly). As a "war movie" it was poor, as the final set piece battle stretched credulity too far after the viewer has already been asked to believe that Pak gunners aim by guesswork and that every hit to a tank causes it to brew up instantly. These aren't the sort of things which would bother most movie watchers, and they don't detract from the story, but if you want a movie that shows what "it was like" those are some glaring weaknesses. I can't see any comparison to Saving Private Ryan being justified. That movie had me emotionally drained by the end, the violence being so visceral and graphic, and the final tally so unexpected. This movie had some graphic scenes, but they were mostly seen for a handful of frames, and seemingly in silhouette. It was clear that "that guy got his head shot off," but not in such a way as to really disturb you, at least that was my impression. And as someone above mentioned, any tactical failings Saving Private Ryan may have exhibited in it's final battle look text book compared to the WTF? of Fury's climax.
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    The Harrier Story states flatly that these maneuvers were not used in air combat during the Falklands. What little mention there is of the technique in the section on that conflict can be summarized: A possible evasion tactic to be used by GR.3 pilots faced with aggressive fighter opposition was to roll inverted (not loop) and move nozzles to "hover" to drop like a stone. The book explains that this use of ViFF was "seldom" used in the conflict, but then goes on to say no GR.3s encountered any fixed wing EA. As others have mentioned the Sea Harriers were nearly always on the offensive in their engagements and ViFF was never called for.
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    Nope, I'm a modeller which gives me a keen eye, and I've spent the better part of my life studying military and aviation technology. Was one orals away from making it my profession in fact. Still a lot of holes though...which is what keeps it interesting. I used to go to a gaming convention with some war-gamers, and I learned how their attention to minor details, although sometimes derided by more academic minds, can give insight that higher-level analysis often misses. I have a great deal of respect for the knowledge of war-gamers.
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    Reasonable mockup of something is in no way the same thing being that thing. A Pontiac Fiero with a cheap Ferrari fiberglass body is not a Ferrari, and that is not a Tiger. It looks like a T-34 or derivative with some "work done." And as such, it isn't the Bovington Tiger. It's not bad, but the forward hull geometry, running gear, and forward-mounted idler are pretty obvious givaways.
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    Eh, that's not only not the same Tiger...that's not a Tiger at all.
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    Can someone give these kids a timeout?
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    Totally agree, as a big fan of War of the Worlds I figured I'd give this a shot. It was embarrassing to watch.
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    Why not run it against the car that inspired it, the 1970 1/2 Trans Am?
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    That imai file has quite different content than the official Mospeada Complete Art Works book. Some overlap, but the imai zip is definitely nothing like a scan of the Official volume
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