Bolt Posted February 7 Posted February 7 On 2/5/2025 at 8:14 PM, SteveTheFish said: I built that several years back. It looks clunky when built. The Arii kits have better surface detail, better decals, and employ polycaps. Imai kits lack surface detail so they make up for this with decals, and the joints are just plastic on plastic. However, Imai kits have overall better proportions. I like how Arii provides the "nose art" decals for their Destroids. Arii ones are just clunky-looking and are awkwardly-proportioned. Lol. Yes it does look clunky. And the legs are way too short. I was looking at a picture of it finished and thinking, gee this thing is ugly. I'll have to post a picture of it next to the Moscato 1/72, once i build this 1/100. Quote
electric indigo Posted February 7 Posted February 7 @Papa Rat That Engage came out great. Most people won't imagine how tiny & fiddly this kit is, Quote
Papa Rat Posted February 7 Posted February 7 4 hours ago, electric indigo said: @Papa Rat That Engage came out great. Most people won't imagine how tiny & fiddly this kit is, Hey, thanks. Tiny and fiddly fits the bill, but still ended up being a fun kit to build. Might need to take on the IMS version sometime. 🤔 Quote
SpacePirateNeko Posted February 8 Posted February 8 20 hours ago, Papa Rat said: 1/144 wave SR1 Engage coming to a close. I think it came out OK. I’m having the worst time with dust and debris in my paint. Really annoying when going for high gloss look. Anyway, this build just needs a few decals and then it’s time to finish up that Hasegawa Regult that has been sitting in its box primed and ready for paint. Feels good to be building again. Looks great! im working on a 1/100 junchoon now, i have no idea why these wave kits are so expensive....the tooling is awful, giant gaps and warped edges. I have a full boomerang kit too...i hope that ones better. Quote
Papa Rat Posted February 8 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, SpacePirateNeko said: Looks great! im working on a 1/100 junchoon now, i have no idea why these wave kits are so expensive....the tooling is awful, giant gaps and warped edges. I have a full boomerang kit too...i hope that ones better. Thanks. the 1/144 SR1 had a great fit, no gaps and very little seam removal needed. I am curious about the 1/100 wave releases but like you said, there are $$$ so I haven’t jumping in yet. I’d love to see your build when you finish. Quote
Big s Posted February 8 Posted February 8 32 minutes ago, Papa Rat said: Thanks. the 1/144 SR1 had a great fit, no gaps and very little seam removal needed. I am curious about the 1/100 wave releases but like you said, there are $$$ so I haven’t jumping in yet. I’d love to see your build when you finish. The older wave kits have some big issues as far as fit . They’re much older kits, I’d recommend the Volks versions whenever possible Quote
Papa Rat Posted February 8 Posted February 8 (edited) I’m on a roll. Been sick for a few days so why not. My first space chicken is coming to a close. I want to slap a matte finish on it and call it good. Such a fun one I think I need to do another. Thinking the Scout version. Also thanks @Big s for the lens hack idea. It worked out great in the end. Edited February 8 by Papa Rat Error Quote
Big s Posted February 8 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, Papa Rat said: I’m on a roll. Been sick for a few days so why not. My first space chicken is coming to a close. I want to slap a matte finish on it and call it good. Such a fun one I think I need to do another. Thinking the Tactical version. Also thanks @Big s for the lens hack idea. It worked out great in the end. No problem, looks good Quote
Thom Posted February 10 Posted February 10 On 2/9/2025 at 8:52 AM, pengbuzz said: I like her Peng, progress looks good! Quote
Nyankodevice Posted February 10 Posted February 10 doing some progress in designing sdf-1 bridge for 3D print Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted February 11 Posted February 11 The intake covers are nice and flush with new intakes roughed in. Chest can finally lock down in fighter mode. Will reshape the side profile just a bit to mesh everything from front to back together properly. Â Quote
pengbuzz Posted February 11 Posted February 11 20 hours ago, Thom said: I like her Peng, progress looks good! Thanks Thom. I started this one after my visit to the ER the other day (CT and MRI scans ╪ fun) . She doesn't stand very well on her own, so I plan on doing a base for her that resembles the platform she performed on on the Macross bridge. The one she was photographed on doesn't work well for her, and it broke shortly after the photo shoot. I still need to detail her face and stuff. Quote
Thom Posted February 11 Posted February 11 @Nyankodevice Nicely detailed look at the bridge. Gonna print it? @nightmareB4macross That is an intricate bit of work! @pengbuzz Hopefully it is good for relaxation. @electric indigo I forget the anime, but they have some real funky designs. Quote
Nyankodevice Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) @Nyankodevice Nicely detailed look at the bridge. Gonna print it? its not finished yet but yeah i am. a little update. Edited February 12 by Nyankodevice Quote
Thom Posted February 12 Posted February 12 43 minutes ago, Nyankodevice said: @Nyankodevice Nicely detailed look at the bridge. Gonna print it? its not finished yet but yeah i am. a little update. Cool.... Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Changing the profile of the fighter to appear more aerodynamic. After. Before. Quote
Papa Rat Posted February 12 Posted February 12 26 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: Changing the profile of the fighter to appear more aerodynamic. After. Before. Looks great. Fun watching this take shape. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted February 12 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Papa Rat said: Looks great. Fun watching this take shape. Mee too.  Quote
Cheese3 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 Almost done, just needs decals and some panel lining! Quote
Papa Rat Posted February 14 Posted February 14 (edited) Getting down to business on the VSMS Daccas. Going to try out some new paints on the abdomen which calls out for a black chrome. Very excited! This will be my first go with Alclad. For those with experience, is there anything I should consider when spraying it? Edited February 14 by Papa Rat Quote
Big s Posted February 14 Posted February 14 3 hours ago, Papa Rat said: This will be my first go with Alclad. For those with experience, is there anything I should consider when spraying it? Alclad goes on very easily and looks amazing, but can rub off with a little touch. I tend to only use it on parts that I’ll never handle, like the back of lenses. They do make aqua clear that can seal the paint to make it more durable, but it will lose some of the shine. Other top coats can totally ruin it. Just be aware of its limitations and how to use it. Quote
Papa Rat Posted February 14 Posted February 14 23 minutes ago, Big s said: Alclad goes on very easily and looks amazing, but can rub off with a little touch. I tend to only use it on parts that I’ll never handle, like the back of lenses. They do make aqua clear that can seal the paint to make it more durable, but it will lose some of the shine. Other top coats can totally ruin it. Just be aware of its limitations and how to use it. Thanks. I had no idea it was so delicate. I guess it’s time to order that aqua clear. Quote
Big s Posted February 14 Posted February 14 5 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Thanks. I had no idea it was so delicate. I guess it’s time to order that aqua clear. It’s mainly because it’s not really a true lacquer. There are some chrome paints that are far more durable, but they can be pricey Quote
Papa Rat Posted February 14 Posted February 14 I do have to say the Alclad gloss black looks beautiful. It does smell like enamel though. 🤔 Regardless I’m liking how it went on in one shot. Quote
Big s Posted February 14 Posted February 14 48 minutes ago, Papa Rat said: I do have to say the Alclad gloss black looks beautiful. It does smell like enamel though. 🤔 Regardless I’m liking how it went on in one shot. That’s mainly because they require a gloss black enamel base coat to work Quote
Papa Rat Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Yeah I had no clue. This is a surprise to me since they are labeled lacquer. Anyway, hope it works out. Quote
Big s Posted February 15 Posted February 15 2 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Yeah I had no clue. This is a surprise to me since they are labeled lacquer. Anyway, hope it works out. I think the only big issue is durability, and the aqua clear should help, just make sure to test it first because it does take away some shine, but not a lot. Save some sprie Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Comes apart and can be put together with ease. Quote
Papa Rat Posted February 16 Posted February 16 @nightmareB4macrossUm…. Amazing! Gerwalk stance is chefs kiss! Quote
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