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Post by MegaPrime316 on Apr 25, 2014 19:08:08 GMT -5
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Apr 25, 2014 19:01:26 GMT -5
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Apr 19, 2014 20:09:49 GMT -5
The build still continues! Had a WTF mommnet though x2! I'm working on the frame of the main body which is mostly metal with some plastic parts hung on to it with screws. While attatching one of these parts I accidently twisted the head of the screw right off! Panick began to set in! I flipped the part over and noticed that the hole for the screw passed all the way through so was able to drill it out with the smallest drill bit I had. Replaced the screw with a scrap one I had from some old Transformers and went about working on the other side and made very sure not to do the same thing again. The head of the screw on the opposite side did the same thing, but had enough of it in place to hold the part. Got lucky there!
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Apr 18, 2014 16:33:36 GMT -5
Hey guys! Just to let you know I managed to find a supplier of the different size screws needed to build this kit. I had to get the 1.8x6mm screws sent from Australia!( mcjing.com.au/categorybrowse...ookieSupport=1) The rest of the 2.06x6mm and the flat head 2.0x5mm screws from an American site. (http://www.laptopscrews.com/FAQ.htm). I live in Canada and I ordered from both stores on the same day and both said they had shipped the same day. It is funny how the postal service works! The package all the way from Australia arrived yesterday, while the tracking number of the other shows it still in Florida. LOL Anyhoo, I have begun the building of this AWESOME kit. If you take your time and really study the instructions you should have no problems. While trying to find screws/waiting for them to arrive, I must have built this thing a dozen times in my head just looking at the instruction manual. Here is a question for you guys, If I decided I wanted to change things up with the Macross SDF-1 and make it more like the TV series version instead of the Do You Remember Love version what size and where would I find ships to replace the ARMD space platforms? The Daedalus and Prometheus.
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Apr 17, 2014 15:01:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice guys, I will be trying some of the suggestions
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Apr 15, 2014 15:31:17 GMT -5
Hi guys! I'm thinking of panel lining my next project and was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on what paint markers to use? I have used Gundam paint markers, they seem ok are there any more recommendations? Also I want the lines to not look too cartooney. The Model will be white, dark blue and medium grey. So what colors should I use on each?
Thanks!
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Apr 4, 2014 16:34:16 GMT -5
Sent an email off to these guys, they don't carry that size screw. They did suggest microfasteners.com. I've sent them 2 emails and have not heard anything as of yet.
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Apr 3, 2014 8:55:02 GMT -5
Hey guys! I bought 1/3000 SDF-1 Macross Assembly kit by Yamato. Well, to make a long story a bit shorter, to assemble this kit it is held together by micro screws, and from the parts list there are several sizes of these screws. I have gone through the several bags of tiny screws that were enclosed and it was pretty much like seperating pepper from fly sh*t. lol When I was finished I was short several screws,(pardon the pun) I guess this is a common issue with this kit. So here is my question to you guys. Do any of you guys know where I can find these micro screws online or stores ect? The sizes I need are M1.8x6mm for 34 screws, M2.0x6mm for 83 screws, (I beleive these are what is called a "Phillips Pan Head") and finally Phillips Flat Head M2.0x5mm for 2 screws.
Any help would be appreciated. I have this kit all laid out and ready to go.
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 26, 2014 15:15:27 GMT -5
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 17, 2014 18:12:30 GMT -5
Thanks Miracle for the answer! As you can see there is some interest in that toy line.
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 16, 2014 15:17:36 GMT -5
Hello Miracle and welcome to the boards! I was just wondering if you could give any insight into the rumour I heard that Miracle Productions was looking at the Bismarck (Ramrod)space ship from Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs? Thanks
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 14, 2014 9:08:01 GMT -5
On the paint bottles, are there any specific colors or I.D. numbers? I would like to try and get a set of paints that would be as close to factory as possible.
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 13, 2014 21:15:47 GMT -5
That looks GREAT! How long did it take you to build and where did you get the paint set?
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 10, 2014 9:06:20 GMT -5
It is very intimating to look at the size of this kit with the 100's of pieces. I'm no stranger to models building and have put together some pretty large builds, but this one is probablly the biggest.
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 9, 2014 17:01:13 GMT -5
I have the build it yourself kit. I got it about a year ago. I opened the box and was very surprised at he amount of parts! I have set it aside for a vacation. It will probablly take me 2 weeks to put together. lol. The next question is this..Once I have it together, should I paint it or just go with the darker colors it is molded in?? What do you think?
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 5, 2014 18:06:56 GMT -5
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 4, 2014 19:56:53 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
The kit is produced by Hasegawa. 1:1500 and is the 3rd ship variant attack enhanced type(that is what it says on the assembly instructions).
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Mar 4, 2014 14:44:03 GMT -5
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Feb 14, 2014 11:47:26 GMT -5
Anybody have any cool ideas for repaints?
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Post by MegaPrime316 on Feb 11, 2014 20:55:37 GMT -5
For displaying mine I think I will try to do a combat scene. I have a "monster" that I found at Walmart and with a little work and some paint should make a decent robeast for Voltron to fight. i found your perfect robeast. where is that blazing sword when u need it..... GAHHHHH! The horror of it all! The evil Drool Empire and the Witch Hagar must have joined forces to create something this terrible. I heard this robeast was called the Silver Tongued Devil!
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