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NeoMatter Cannon Fodder

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  On 3/14/2019 at 5:21 PM, Icewedge said:

How did you correct the wing flaps.  I too have the same issue?

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Just using the wing flaps. The droopy wing flap sits on top of the other wing flap which keeps the wings aligned. As you can seen in my pic, the wing flaps are not aligned. The left wing flap is sitting on top of the right wing flap.

mickyg Alaska Base Survivor

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David, you have no idea the level of insanity some modellers go to produce exactly what you're talking about with the F-15C pic.  You're only just barely scratching the surface.  I'd invite you to the dark side of the modelling world sites that I frequent but I'm afraid you'd never be the same again. ;)

In all seriousness, there are quite a few sites that are devoted to showing others how they've gone about producing this level of "realness" in model airplanes.  WM Cheng does a lot of this with the models he builds but there are many ways to achieve this and the number of techniques and tools is only limited by time, budget, imagination and skill.  But here's one guy whose techniques I love, and although he's fond of language I don't tend to use a lot myself, I appreciate his humour and style of writing quite a bit: www.doogsmodels.com 

I'm dying to try out some of the techniques he uses on my 1J or some of the other larger toys I've got.

no3Ljm Hory Froating Head

no3Ljm

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  On 3/21/2019 at 11:15 PM, ErikElvis said:

Just got mine. Trying to decide whether to open it or not. I have NOWERE to display it.  

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You can open, inspect, and swoosh it if you want to. And since you have nowhere to display it, put it back after the swooshing. ^_^

 

no3Ljm Hory Froating Head

no3Ljm

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  On 3/21/2019 at 11:40 PM, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said:

Don't worry you're not the only one. I have three that I haven't opened because I have no room either... lol.

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Not even an inspection? ;) 

 

How can you guys do this? Getting excited for new toy stuff. Waiting for months to arrive. And not opening it. What does your hearts tell you? :rolleyes:

 

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ErikElvis New Edwards Test Pilot

ErikElvis

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Yeah I use to open just about everything but not anymore. I mean I have a couple of sideshow Vader statues that I had to have and never opened them. I just have no place to put anything!  I’ve had to put a damper on collecting.  Maybe I can get away with putting him on the dresser.   ;)

no3Ljm Hory Froating Head

no3Ljm

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  On 3/22/2019 at 12:02 AM, ErikElvis said:

Yeah I use to open just about everything but not anymore. I mean I have a couple of sideshow Vader statues that I had to have and never opened them. I just have no place to put anything!  I’ve had to put a damper on collecting.  Maybe I can get away with putting him on the dresser.   ;)

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Or... if you have multiples of it, stack 'em and put a glass on top -- instant coffee table for the living room. Or make it as a night table for your bedroom. Problem solved regarding display space issues. ;) 

 

davidwhangchoi SMS Squadron Leader

davidwhangchoi

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  On 3/18/2019 at 5:00 AM, mickyg said:

David, you have no idea the level of insanity some modellers go to produce exactly what you're talking about with the F-15C pic.  You're only just barely scratching the surface.  I'd invite you to the dark side of the modelling world sites that I frequent but I'm afraid you'd never be the same again. ;)

In all seriousness, there are quite a few sites that are devoted to showing others how they've gone about producing this level of "realness" in model airplanes.  WM Cheng does a lot of this with the models he builds but there are many ways to achieve this and the number of techniques and tools is only limited by time, budget, imagination and skill.  But here's one guy whose techniques I love, and although he's fond of language I don't tend to use a lot myself, I appreciate his humour and style of writing quite a bit: www.doogsmodels.com 

I'm dying to try out some of the techniques he uses on my 1J or some of the other larger toys I've got.

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Hey @mickyg, i just saw this post. i think it was another guy quoting Lolicon, you might've confused me with him^_^ but yeah, i'd love to see more modeling. show us your talent on the 1J if you ever do weather. i'll check out the doogsmodels.com regarless!  

  On 3/22/2019 at 12:02 AM, ErikElvis said:

Yeah I use to open just about everything but not anymore. I mean I have a couple of sideshow Vader statues that I had to have and never opened them. I just have no place to put anything!  I’ve had to put a damper on collecting.  Maybe I can get away with putting him on the dresser.   ;)

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:lol:

  On 3/21/2019 at 11:40 PM, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said:

Don't worry you're not the only one. I have three that I haven't opened because I have no room either... lol.

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guys, i understandB)) my place is brown shipper boxes.

i just got this and can't find a place for it. it's leaning in my kitchen doorway

FWxQmdsh.jpg

PsYcHoDyNaMiX Bridge Bunny

PsYcHoDyNaMiX

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  On 3/21/2019 at 11:43 PM, no3Ljm said:

Not even an inspection? ;) 

 

How can you guys do this? Getting excited for new toy stuff. Waiting for months to arrive. And not opening it. What does your hearts tell you? :rolleyes:

 

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Yea... I've usually been pretty good about opening even for inspection, but I've realized I've fallen off pretty heavily with doing so for the last year. I guess I've been a bit preoccupied with other things and I know the fanboy on me is like "openitopenitopenit". I guess it also has to do with living in NYC and the lack of space. I'm afraid just to leave things out on my desk just for the night (in the event of me being too lazy or tired to put then back in the box after said swooshing) and it gets damaged by some uneventful force. 

To be fair I made sure to inspect the four yf-19s I got earlier last year... for broken head lasers and all, lol.

Sanity is Optional Galactic Diva

Sanity is Optional

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  On 3/21/2019 at 11:43 PM, no3Ljm said:

Not even an inspection? ;) 

 

How can you guys do this? Getting excited for new toy stuff. Waiting for months to arrive. And not opening it. What does your hearts tell you? :rolleyes:

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I haven't taken out most of my recent acquisitions, ran out of space to display. Also about to buy a condo, so it doesn't make sense to unbox everything just to re-box and finally display at the new place.

On the downside, I can now afford significantly fewer valkyries per month.

PsYcHoDyNaMiX Bridge Bunny

PsYcHoDyNaMiX

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  On 3/22/2019 at 12:41 AM, davidwhangchoi said:

guys, i understandB)) my place is brown shipper boxes.

i just got this and can't find a place for it. it's leaning in my kitchen doorway

FWxQmdsh.jpg

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I was going to say... "wait a sec... a kitchen? that looks like an elevator bank". Denial is the first step you know! I'm jking.. XD

DewPoint Global's Pipe Holder

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  On 3/21/2019 at 11:43 PM, no3Ljm said:

Not even an inspection? ;) 

 

How can you guys do this? Getting excited for new toy stuff. Waiting for months to arrive. And not opening it. What does your hearts tell you? :rolleyes:

 

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I totally agree!  It's like coming home to find this 1469367837047.jpg.7802573052821a9c67615b20824cdc3d.jpgwaiting for you in your bedroom and (assuming your are single) setting her aside being happy just knowing that she is there.  She needs inspection to make sure nothing is wrong/damaged/broken (and she really wants to be there) and then handle gently and make sure you don't break her.  Then lots of hugs, snuggling, etc.

ErikElvis New Edwards Test Pilot

ErikElvis

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  On 3/22/2019 at 12:49 AM, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said:

Yea... I've usually been pretty good about opening even for inspection, but I've realized I've fallen off pretty heavily with doing so for the last year. I guess I've been a bit preoccupied with other things and I know the fanboy on me is like "openitopenitopenit". I guess it also has to do with living in NYC and the lack of space. I'm afraid just to leave things out on my desk just for the night (in the event of me being too lazy or tired to put then back in the box after said swooshing) and it gets damaged by some uneventful force. 

To be fair I made sure to inspect the four yf-19s I got earlier last year... for broken head lasers and all, lol.

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I did inspect my 19’s for broken head lasers. If there’s a known issue I’ll open em up. The 19’s my favorite and after about 10 times of me putting it on the coffee table and the GF taking it back off it’s finally stayed for a while. I think I won!

Edit: ok she actually moved it to the tv stand. Still a win 

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ErikElvis New Edwards Test Pilot

ErikElvis

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  On 3/22/2019 at 12:07 AM, no3Ljm said:

Or... if you have multiples of it, stack 'em and put a glass on top -- instant coffee table for the living room. Or make it as a night table for your bedroom. Problem solved regarding display space issues. ;) 

 

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I have one bedroom full of toys. Starting to leak into the other bedroom. Maybe I could just throw a mattress on top of all of the boxes!

no3Ljm Hory Froating Head

no3Ljm

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  On 3/22/2019 at 3:00 AM, DewPoint said:

I totally agree!  It's like coming home to find this 1469367837047.jpg.7802573052821a9c67615b20824cdc3d.jpgwaiting for you in your bedroom and (assuming your are single) setting her aside being happy just knowing that she is there.  She needs inspection to make sure nothing is wrong/damaged/broken (and she really wants to be there) and then handle gently and make sure you don't break her.  Then lots of hugs, snuggling, etc.

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Ok. What did I just read? This has nothing to do with some Habanero, right? :rolleyes:

  On 3/22/2019 at 7:20 AM, ErikElvis said:

I have one bedroom full of toys. Starting to leak into the other bedroom. Maybe I could just throw a mattress on top of all of the boxes!

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Extra bed! Great for sleepover. ^_^ 

 

seti88 BOMBA!

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  On 3/22/2019 at 3:00 AM, DewPoint said:

I totally agree!  It's like coming home to find this waiting for you in your bedroom and (assuming your are single) setting her aside being happy just knowing that she is there.  She needs inspection to make sure nothing is wrong/damaged/broken (and she really wants to be there) and then handle gently and make sure you don't break her.  Then lots of hugs, snuggling, etc.

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i see......snuggle with your toys in bed!? :D

 

  On 3/22/2019 at 11:34 AM, no3Ljm said:

Ok. What did I just read? This has nothing to do with some Habanero, right? :rolleyes:

Extra bed! Great for sleepover. ^_^ 

 

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Lets not go to 50 shades of habenero.

  On 3/22/2019 at 6:30 AM, ErikElvis said:

I did inspect my 19’s for broken head lasers. If there’s a known issue I’ll open em up. The 19’s my favorite and after about 10 times of me putting it on the coffee table and the GF taking it back off it’s finally stayed for a while. I think I won!

Edit: ok she actually moved it to the tv stand. Still a win 

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SET YOUR YF-19 FREE!! 

Bolt Galactic Diva

Bolt

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  On 3/21/2019 at 11:43 PM, no3Ljm said:

Not even an inspection? ;) 

 

How can you guys do this? Getting excited for new toy stuff. Waiting for months to arrive. And not opening it. What does your hearts tell you? :rolleyes:

 

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This!

 

  On 3/21/2019 at 11:30 PM, no3Ljm said:

You can open, inspect, and swoosh it if you want to. And since you have nowhere to display it, put it back after the swooshing. ^_^

 

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And this!

 

  On 3/22/2019 at 3:00 AM, DewPoint said:

I totally agree!  It's like coming home to find this 1469367837047.jpg.7802573052821a9c67615b20824cdc3d.jpgwaiting for you in your bedroom and (assuming your are single) setting her aside being happy just knowing that she is there.  She needs inspection to make sure nothing is wrong/damaged/broken (and she really wants to be there) and then handle gently and make sure you don't break her.  Then lots of hugs, snuggling, etc.

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And..WTF?

hahahahhaha

Bolt Galactic Diva

Bolt

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  On 3/18/2019 at 5:00 AM, mickyg said:

But here's one guy whose techniques I love, and although he's fond of language I don't tend to use a lot myself, I appreciate his humour and style of writing quite a bit:

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...he’s good. He’s really good. I can see why you appreciate his technique!

Slave IV Galactic Diva

Slave IV

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  On 3/22/2019 at 3:00 AM, DewPoint said:

I totally agree!  It's like coming home to find this 1469367837047.jpg.7802573052821a9c67615b20824cdc3d.jpgwaiting for you in your bedroom and (assuming your are single) setting her aside being happy just knowing that she is there.  She needs inspection to make sure nothing is wrong/damaged/broken (and she really wants to be there) and then handle gently and make sure you don't break her.  Then lots of hugs, snuggling, etc.

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Are you Roger Rabbit?;)

rdrunner Bridge Bunny

rdrunner

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Holy cow, Bandai is giving us TV Max 1A when most of us were expecting the Focker 1S! I can’t wait to get one. Now all we need is the zentradi uniform to go with it... please???

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