discussion Macross - Regult going down town

[Snowman]

Now that the Ducati NCR is finished, I've decided start up on the Regult battle pod.

I'm a bit of a Macross nut and enjoyed the animated series back in the mid to late 80's, having stumbled across the kits on Hobby Link Japan, I could not resist in acquiring a couple of them!

This will be my first attempt at a SciFi kit in homage to the series of Macross "Robotech"!!

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I hope you enjoy the build as much as I will?

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[Guest]

These robots has many paintwork possibilities!!

Good luck!

Keep the pics coming

 

[Guest]

Looks interesting Gavin will be watching this one.

scott

 

[monica]

interesting Gavin,do like the lok of that,see your already thinking of a base as well,will be keeping

an eye on this one,

 

[Snowman]

Thanks guys & gals! Just as an upfront warning...................I'm slow.

A whole lot of procrastinating, pondering, some research ....... a bit more research, some thinking, and that is how I go along.

I'm envious of the likes of Monica who just steamroller their way through, so just bear with me and I promise to "bare" nothing more than a complete model in the end!

I can't remember if I have shown you any pic's of the contents of the Regults' box?

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And so we continue.........................

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[Guest]

The Bandai kits are a guaranty, are easy to build and all fits very well!!

You only need a good primer coat

 

[Guest]

Like these things though I have never done one, will be interested to see this.

 

[Snowman]

Hi guys, haven't done much because of the weather (it's bloody cold in the garage) and the holidays.............. but have done some pottering around.

I decided on a street scene to show off the size of the battle pod and below is my work in progress.

Any thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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The building is still very rough and I'm trying out some new stuff from the rail guys, so new experiences and methods which spells "MORE FUN"!!

Well, sorta as I've got to get my head around some of the new techniques.

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[Richi72]

Nice start,

will watch this one closely.

Cheers Richi

 

[Snowman]

Well, I've actually manage to do some tinkering...


I've done the mirror windows and some weathering....sorry it's not a great photo.


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[monica]

nice work,do like it,and even have the bin as well,


will work well having the mirror will show the side that you never seen nice touch,

 

[Snowman]

Had a change in mind and opted for "Metcalfe 00 self adhesive stone paving slabs"......a much better look. Anyway, as you can see I'm slowly moving along, even did some road and a "Macross Island..." advertising sign.


I took a photo with and without a flash, as they show up different levels of detail.


This little dio / vignette is moving along nicely - I've gotta get a tree some road signs, paint the road an most importantly, complete the "battle pod".


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[Guest]

Nice work so far. Very cool

 

[Snowman]

Another small update, the dio is getting more fleshed out with some additional details.


I hope you like it.


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Only temporarily fitted, just to get a feel for the look I'm trying to create.

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[takeslousyphotos]

This is gonna be good........... I'll be watching your progress Gavin.

 

[papa 695]

As you say Gavin you may be slow but it's coming along a treat

 

[eddiesolo]

Very nice Gavin, like the way this is angled and all seems to fit to give a great dio.


Si

 

[Snowman]

Thanks guys! Time management with a family is a precarious affair and my wife gets easily jealous.

 

[Snowman]

Well, I'm calling the base of the dio ready and finished!! FINALLY.....


Now all that need building is the Regult Battle pod.


What are your thoughts? C &C's most welcome!!


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[eddiesolo]

Like it, with the bot in place it will look even better...get some more people hiding behind the wall.