Bolt Posted March 20 Posted March 20 https://www.instagram.com/p/C4mh4eyr5FZ/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Quote
Thom Posted March 26 Posted March 26 (edited) I would love to have a NMC model in cruiser mode! Though maybe a little bit bigger. I actually started a little in surprise when the huge hands came in to grasp that tiny box. Nice looking model though, and that it is so articulated is great. Edited March 26 by Thom Quote
pengbuzz Posted March 26 Posted March 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, Thom said: I would love to have a NMC model in cruiser mode! Though maybe a little bit bigger. I actually started a little in surprise when the huge hands came in to grasp that tiny box. Nice looking model though, and that it is so articulated is great. *Starts drawing up plans for 14 inch version* Edited March 26 by pengbuzz Quote
Thom Posted March 26 Posted March 26 4 minutes ago, pengbuzz said: *Starts drawing up plans for 14 inch version* You know, I've though about scratch building one out of styrene but that was many years ago. You however, I think you could do it! Oh, and I edited my post so it didn't like look a five-year old typed it!😊 Quote
pengbuzz Posted March 26 Posted March 26 (edited) On 3/26/2024 at 9:22 AM, Thom said: You know, I've though about scratch building one out of styrene but that was many years ago. You however, I think you could do it! Oh, and I edited my post so it didn't like look a five-year old typed it!😊 It's all good: I went back and grabbed your corrected post and replaced the quote with that! As for the NMC: I would probably use wood (cedar or something else structurally stable) for materials. That way I could simply shape it and glue/ screw the joints directly into it (much like the replacement parts for the 14 inch SDF-1). Edited March 27 by pengbuzz Quote
shazam Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Nothing Macross or anime based. Just a satisfying restoration at work. Restoration Abandoned BMW M3 Quote
pengbuzz Posted March 30 Posted March 30 9 hours ago, shazam said: Nothing Macross or anime based. Just a satisfying restoration at work. Restoration Abandoned BMW M3 I have some considerable reservations about these "restoration' videos; from what I know of die-cast, they don't corrode like that. Also, the parts seem to be in pretty good condition for something that badly "corroded"; I've reconditioned some badly broken and wrecked items, and there are real limits to what you can do with them. Many of these videos seem "put on" to me. Quote
Big s Posted March 30 Posted March 30 3 hours ago, pengbuzz said: I have some considerable reservations about these "restoration' videos; from what I know of die-cast, they don't corrode like that. Also, the parts seem to be in pretty good condition for something that badly "corroded"; I've reconditioned some badly broken and wrecked items, and there are real limits to what you can do with them. Many of these videos seem "put on" to me. The major majority of restoration videos are fake, but to be honest I wouldn’t know how to spot them. I’ve seen a few YouTubers that do debunking videos, but to be fair I don’t know if they’re legit themselves Quote
Thom Posted March 30 Posted March 30 IMO, it looks like it may look worse than it is to start. So maybe just a slightly dirty/cracked toy that is 'weathered' a bit more before the cleaning. I admit, I do not watch these, but I think it would take more than just soaping off parts to fix something that's been abandoned/abused. Quote
Chas Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Nothing to say about the relative legitimacy of the video, but I was very interested in that UV curing 'glue' he used. Anybody here have experience with that category of product? I imagine it's a special formulation of a UV resin, á-la 3-D printer resin. Looks like it could be useful for gap filling/ rebuilding parts. Quote
Anasazi37 Posted March 30 Posted March 30 1 hour ago, Chas said: Nothing to say about the relative legitimacy of the video, but I was very interested in that UV curing 'glue' he used. Anybody here have experience with that category of product? I imagine it's a special formulation of a UV resin, á-la 3-D printer resin. Looks like it could be useful for gap filling/ rebuilding parts. I've seen more than a few people use regular 3D printer resin as a way to fill small gaps and smooth out PLA (filament) prints. Brush it on, apply a UV light to cure it on the spot, then do some light sanding. Haven't tried it myself yet, but plan to for a few large kits. Seems to take a lot less effort than putty filling and sanding down the PLA parts. Should also work to fill bubbles in traditional resin-cast parts. Quote
Chas Posted March 30 Posted March 30 I was thinking that it looks like it would be a great solution for resin kits! Quote
shazam Posted March 30 Posted March 30 (edited) 7 hours ago, pengbuzz said: I have some considerable reservations about these "restoration' videos; from what I know of die-cast, they don't corrode like that. Also, the parts seem to be in pretty good condition for something that badly "corroded"; I've reconditioned some badly broken and wrecked items, and there are real limits to what you can do with them. Many of these videos seem "put on" to me. I know what you mean. Most of the cars he is restoring have the same beat up look. Coincidence or lucky find? Either way I enjoy seeing the end result. My favourite restoration channel would be Chip Channel Restorations. https://www.youtube.com/@ChipChannelRestorations/videos Edited March 30 by shazam Quote
Thom Posted March 30 Posted March 30 (edited) It seams like they start out slightly damaged/used but maybe get a little bit 'more weathered' before he starts to clean them. Admitedly, I don't watch these vids, but the few I have seen (posted on here usually) I don't see any body damage work. Just a quick bath and BAM, ready for paint. Edited March 30 by Thom Quote
pengbuzz Posted March 30 Posted March 30 27 minutes ago, shazam said: I know what you mean. Most of the cars he is restoring have the same beat up look. Coincidence or lucky find? Either way I enjoy seeing the end result. My favourite restoration channel would be Chip Channel Restorations. https://www.youtube.com/@ChipChannelRestorations/videos Yeah, I love watching Chip Channel; his at least seem to be legitimate, and I've learned a thing or two from his restorations. Quote
Thom Posted March 30 Posted March 30 2 hours ago, shazam said: ... My favourite restoration channel would be Chip Channel Restorations. https://www.youtube.com/@ChipChannelRestorations/videos Now this looks like restoration work of actual old toys, with clear metal stressing. Quote
shazam Posted March 30 Posted March 30 (edited) 1 hour ago, Thom said: Now this looks like restoration work of actual old toys, with clear metal stressing. I thoroughly recommend Chip Channel Restorations. His 1918 Structo Wind Up Tank Restoration video is a real showcase for his talents among all of his great videos. Edited March 30 by shazam Quote
Big s Posted April 5 Posted April 5 13 hours ago, MKT said: It’s annkoromoti again: I really like this one Quote
MKT Posted April 6 Posted April 6 He’s on a roll, this time with a VF-25F: A few pics from the link: Quote
Big s Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Not my favorite design, but sometimes a great paint job can really make a big impact. It looks awesome Quote
jvmacross Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Very impressive paint job, but it reminds me how spindly standard VF's are these days.... Quote
Bolt Posted April 6 Posted April 6 On 4/1/2024 at 10:15 AM, electric indigo said: This thread needs more Destroids. Love it ! On 4/4/2024 at 11:52 PM, MKT said: It’s annkoromoti again: Excellent! 7 hours ago, MKT said: He’s on a roll, this time with a VF-25F: A few pics from the link: This one is quite unique, i really like it. Quote
Froy Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Blue Angels SV-51. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MacrossFanCentral/permalink/2119235155103900/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v Quote
Big s Posted April 9 Posted April 9 16 minutes ago, Froy said: Blue Angels SV-51. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MacrossFanCentral/permalink/2119235155103900/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v I like that Blue Angels paint job. It looks great Quote
Big s Posted April 12 Posted April 12 3 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Up on FB. Someone was popping a lot of pills while building models Quote
pengbuzz Posted April 17 Posted April 17 (edited) Nice weathering job on both; I couldn't hep notice though a couple of nitpicks here (minor ones) that jarred my eyes while looking at these wonderfully done models (second video): 1) The odd offset placement of "U.N. SPACY" on the black wing stripes and "001" with black stripe on the engine nacelles/ legs (1:02)? 1) Anyone notice the huge gap between the canopy and the rest of the nose on the Strike Valk (11:52)? I wonder if the canopy was somewhat warped during manufacture? Edited April 17 by pengbuzz Quote
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