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The TZ-IV gun cluster is rather inaccurate on this model. It only has the grenade launcher, flamer, and 32mm machinegun mounted, and is missing the laser and 12.7mm machinegun. The front locator pin needs to be removed for parts 16-17 or there will be an unsightly lump in the barrel of the grenade launcher. I used Evergreen plastic strip to create rifling in the barrel The hatch covers were removed. The red circled area will have to be removed to add an interior to the missile launcher. The launcher will be modeled after the Mk 11 Hedgehog. I temporarily fitted a missile spigot to get the correct angle for the missile. Only 11 more to go on this side.

Nice job on the Q-rau. I've been really tempted by this kit because of all the great builds people have been doing, but have managed to resist due to the scale... I second the sentiment!

I've started building an Imai 1/72 Spartan that I got from 007-vf1. I have uploaded sprue scans in the folders section. The hands go together easily, but are a little misaligned, so some filing and filling is necessary to get everything flush. The locator pins for parts 49-50 and 51-52 need to be cut off for the circled feature to be aligned correctly. Unfortunately the missile pod doors are molded shut. If the pins are cut off this area will be a little off, and the inserts will not sit properly in their positions. The crossbars at the rear of the shoulders were glued only after dry-fitting the inserts. They will have to be clamped to hold the proper alignment until they dry. Some filing and filling will still be necessary. I may have to perform the dark arts on these parts so I can have something to work on to make open missile pods... I'll continue to post build progress here if there is any interest, but you can also visit my blog for progress.

I finally break down and buy an Imai destroid, so of course someone announces that they are releasing a new kit Oh well, I'm not complaining either.

If you don't like my "art" that's fine. Say so. "coloring is not art; the shadowing was done incorrectly; her bow is too big; you spelled Shiozaki incorrectly." These could all be legitimate criticisms. If you prefer to see a naked Ranka straddling a heart that's your own choice. Sorry I could not accomodate you. Making threats about it is uncool.

Ranka in her senior year. with apologies to Yuji Shizaki.