Berttt Posted March 18, 2005 Posted March 18, 2005 (edited) Just don't try and hijack a MODEL KIT thread and try and get a Regult built for a TOY scale! I mean you don't see us over at the 1/48 two seater conversion thread trying to get a 1/72 scale battroid conversion out of it do ya? 1/48 is a toy scale?! Holy crap, all these years and I never knew that Tanmen's 1/48 Ultimate Strike Valkyrie was toy scale. Guess someone should've told IMAI that their 1/48 Legioss kit was also toy scale. Ironically enough, the two 1/48 VF-1 and Legioss toys that did come out (from Yamato and Toynami respectively) came out after the model kits. So is it really a toy scale or model scale? Kids these days... And don't worry, no one's hijacking this thread. If you've been around here as long as some of us, you'll know when a thread's been hijacked. OK firstly I guess this proves that if someone wants to argue they will read anything you say and take offense. Let's face it, most people that want a 1/48 Regult do so to put next to their Yamato, not their 1/48 Legios although there are a odd few that will have a UD Valk. So in that regard yes 1/48 is a toy scale FOR MACROSS as most of the decent kits out there (including resin and resin conversions) are in 72nd scale. And don't be fooled by my post count I've been around for a while. Why is it that we never have any trouble in the model section until a toy dude comes along? Berttt Edited March 18, 2005 by Berttt Quote
Mechamaniac Posted March 18, 2005 Posted March 18, 2005 Why is it that we never have any trouble in the model section until a toy dude comes along? Now who's cranky.... Quote
captain america Posted March 18, 2005 Author Posted March 18, 2005 Ok kids, play nice, now! The kit-builders will get their goodie with this 1/72 Regult kit, but the toy crowd won't be left out by any means; all I ask is patience Besides, the toy group will be getting the 1/48 VF-1D conversion right after I'm done with the Regult kit... And god knows what other goodies I've got up my sleeve mwahahahaha!!!!! Quote
Less than Super Ostrich Posted March 18, 2005 Posted March 18, 2005 The kit-builders will get their goodie with this 1/72 Regult kit, but the toy crowd won't be left out by any means; all I ask is patience Please cue the Guns 'N Roses song Patience. Need a little Patience Yeah Yeah Just a Little Patience Yeah Yeah Quote
Myersjessee Posted March 19, 2005 Posted March 19, 2005 Great....now GNR is stuck in my head...thanks LTSO?!?!?! Quote
promethuem5 Posted March 19, 2005 Posted March 19, 2005 Well I think I'll jsuts tep to the back of the line then.... being a foolish toy lover and all Quote
Wheels Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Hey Captian, is it too late to put me down for one? This sound too cool to pass up! Thanks! Quote
Ranger565 Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Goodies cap? I still dream of the Q-3000 Ghost! Quote
Grayson72 Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Goodies cap? I still dream of the Q-3000 Ghost! Amen to that, prolly at the top of my list Quote
captain america Posted March 22, 2005 Author Posted March 22, 2005 Quick update: I've commenced sulpting the Regult. Will post initial progress pics next week. Quote
Grayson72 Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Sweet, at the rate you work the first pic will be a blob of sculpting clay and the next pic will be the finished model Quote
captain america Posted March 25, 2005 Author Posted March 25, 2005 Look what the easter bunny brought! Quote
robokochan Posted March 25, 2005 Posted March 25, 2005 And there are a few more pics here! samurai-monkey.com Rob Quote
gnollman Posted March 25, 2005 Posted March 25, 2005 Very cool stuff! Man, I'm really looking forward to this one.... Quote
94medition Posted March 26, 2005 Posted March 26, 2005 Awsome! Please post more pics as you progress. Quote
Jasonc Posted March 26, 2005 Posted March 26, 2005 Dude, that is sweet. Can't wait to see this kit done. Way to go and nice work. Quote
Ravenstar Posted March 27, 2005 Posted March 27, 2005 Hey that looks great . Styrene and renshape, love Renshape. Can you get a shot of the Regult next to a 72nd Battleloid? Quote
captain america Posted March 31, 2005 Author Posted March 31, 2005 Capn's log stardate: March 31st Sculpting is going well, but slowly. Most of the major structural components are done, but there are still quite a few bits that need machining and detailing; most noteably the cannons, rear hatch handles and hatch cover. I'll save the cockpit for last. The parts I'm showing are by no means finished: they still require detailing and filling, but I needed to prime them to give myself proper reference points to make further refinements. All this took almost 2 weeks of work. Ugh... Quote
captain america Posted March 31, 2005 Author Posted March 31, 2005 (edited) Size comparison with the ARII 1/100 kit box. Edited March 31, 2005 by captain america Quote
captain america Posted March 31, 2005 Author Posted March 31, 2005 Family pic. More views will be available on the SM webstie: http://www.samurai-monkey.com Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 I' m speechless Looking forward to this kit. Thanks for making it possible!!!!! Quote
Ghadrack Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 Looks completely bad-ass so far, as always, I'm in awe of your skills Quote
Guppy Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 good lord.. that is amazing. Stop posting pics.. I have a mortgage now and I don't need to be tempted like this! Quote
chrono Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 Yep, gotta admire skill like this. Good stuff!!! I do find somethings kinda odd. Like the transistion between the side thrusters and the body and the somewhat 'sharp' ridge that seems to develop because of it. Always thought it was a smoother tranny. The 'toe' looks alittle undersized in a thicknesses type of way and not so much of a it's small type of way. I always thought that the front of the lower leg had a small egg-like taper(front-back) to it and not so much of a normal cylindrical-ness. Now I'm NOT trying to pop anyone bubble or start any agruements of these. I just thought I'd bring them up now since it's still VERY early in the build. Quote
Myersjessee Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 Man..just once could John sculpt something that doesn't make me feel like a caveman with paws or hooks instead of hands!?!?! UNREAL! Mad Skillzs John!!! Thanks! Quote
captain america Posted April 1, 2005 Author Posted April 1, 2005 Hi Chrono. I'm not quite sure what you're refering to in terms of the "sharp ridge" on the body near the side thruster. As for the toe, it actually appears a tad shorter than it will because the gasket is not in place. Thickness-wise, I kept it just a bit smaller than the fairing on the lower leg so as to allow for proper mobility and poseability. The lower leg does have an organic taper to it though; you can see it in the front & side view (on the SM site.) Quote
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