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Rick, what's the purple stuff by the armored VT - invid?

 Stormonu wrote:
Rick, what's the purple stuff by the armored VT - invid?

yeah Shocktrooper invid made me a bunch of those and scouts and armored scouts and normal invid.

cool! Did you 3D sculpted and printed them? If yes, which software and hardware.did you use?

I would like to learn to digitally sculpt in 3D, but I don't even know which software should I use ;_;

 Nesbet wrote:
cool! Did you 3D sculpted and printed them? If yes, which software and hardware.did you use?

I would like to learn to digitally sculpt in 3D, but I don't even know which software should I use ;_;

there are plenty of ok free 3D programs, but the best ones are pricey and have monthly fees. shop around and look for what works for you and your skills.

skills? None. I know nothing （just like Jon Snow）and want to learn. That's why I'm asking for suggestions.

 Nesbet wrote:
skills? None. I know nothing （just like Jon Snow）and want to learn. That's why I'm asking for suggestions.

then try out this program, its simple and free, won't be able to do detailed work, but it will help you to learn :

https://www.tinkercad.com/

This is all the zentradi stuff I've assembled so far, except for a salvage ship that I missed in that one >_>



...still like 60 regults to go, plus assorted stuff, and I shudder to think about all the unassembled Spacy stuff that's on the other box.

14 Pods and you have another 60 to go? OMG.

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
14 Pods and you have another 60 to go? OMG.

...yes T_T. And as much Spacy stuff, too.That's why I needed a mass scale system to keep me motivated and help me assemble all the fethers.

Hm. I wonder if there would be a way to get Macross Delta upgrades for the stuff...

What would you use for the magical girls?

Do they even make Sailor Moon models that small?

 Albertorius wrote:

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
14 Pods and you have another 60 to go? OMG.

...yes T_T. And as much Spacy stuff, too.That's why I needed a mass scale system to keep me motivated and help me assemble all the fethers.

Hm. I wonder if there would be a way to get Macross Delta upgrades for the stuff...

by the time he is done he will have almost as many Pods as me, then its war.

I have updated a little since my pic early last year (same old pic here though):

Ah! think I found the other picture:Zentradi:
I added a couple more artillery pods (blast template ones) so I could have a full heavy squad and 2 scout squads with two missile pods for each.

UEDF
I put together a squad of blast destroids to add to the above.
I am most of the way painting the two veritech squads, can't wait to throw the decals on.

I figured I would not find anyone with their own army so I try to keep the two sides balanced.
Gnerls are really looking necessary now.

I am being "pressured" to get into a large "Bolt Action" group especially after borrowing some models to play and beating one of their better players... so I am putting together a bunch of tiny army men and Sherman Tanks (Damn Americans!).
So RRT gets pushed back in preference to more thriving games.

<edit> I REALLY want to put together a "Kelly's Heroes" bunch of models... I think this is what has my modelling interest up.
Vermillion Squadron will have to be next!

Unfortunately I've been about as productive as PB and my attempts to cast up Super Valk parts from the con Miriya Gerwalk has been sidelined the past few months with a new baby and getting a new house in addition to work. I haven't painted anything in months and to make matters worse, I just got the rest of the Reaper CAV KS not so long ago. Too much unpainted stuff and not enough time and no desire to pay someone else to paint my stuff for me.

Can someone tell me how can I get the gencon exclusive minis? I would like to clone that Queadluun Rau and Grell to make some units

 Nesbet wrote:
Can someone tell me how can I get the gencon exclusive minis? I would like to clone that Queadluun Rau and Grell to make some units

I believe there's a standing offer that any backer can buy them at will, so if you know any backers in the area they might be able to snag one for you.

I suggest someone nearby, because PB's shipping is fairly steep, at least last I checked, so paying for the figure, PB's shipping, and then more shipping to get it to you seems a bit less efficient.

 Forar wrote:

 Nesbet wrote:
Can someone tell me how can I get the gencon exclusive minis? I would like to clone that Queadluun Rau and Grell to make some units

I believe there's a standing offer that any backer can buy them at will, so if you know any backers in the area they might be able to snag one for you.

I suggest someone nearby, because PB's shipping is fairly steep, at least last I checked, so paying for the figure, PB's shipping, and then more shipping to get it to you seems a bit less efficient.

have to remember Nesbet isn't even in the US so shipping going to be ugly, as to him finding a backer, not so easy most backers will not give PB money even other people's money to begin with, there might be a few but they might want a cut for themselves. he might be better checking for the ones that pop up on eBay every now and again.

Yup, I´m from Chile, South America. Also, not a direct backer (I bought my boxes to a guy who is/was a backer).

So.. it´s still possible to buy those exclusive minis if you´re a backer?

Can someone tell me how much would it cost to buy them in the US? To start thinking how much more would it cost considering another shipping to Chile...

Thanks in advance!

@Nesbet: Palladium will be showing up for "Anime North" so they will have the items you want there.
I guess I could grab some stuff.... I believe I was planning some cloning of my own.
<edit> To make me feel better we may have to compare how many "clones" we make... the more the merrier.
We may need to compare notes on the process.
PM me and we may need to feed your address into "Canada Post" to figure out what small fortune shipping may cost from my place to yours.

 Nesbet wrote:
Yup, I´m from Chile, South America. Also, not a direct backer (I bought my boxes to a guy who is/was a backer).

So.. it´s still possible to buy those exclusive minis if you´re a backer?

Can someone tell me how much would it cost to buy them in the US? To start thinking how much more would it cost considering another shipping to Chile...

Thanks in advance!

Well its a debate on which will cost more, shipping from PB to your supplier or your supplier to you? PB is outrageous in their shipping charges.

 Talizvar wrote:
@Nesbet: Palladium will be showing up for "Anime North" so they will have the items you want there.
I guess I could grab some stuff.... I believe I was planning some cloning of my own.
<edit> To make me feel better we may have to compare how many "clones" we make... the more the merrier.
We may need to compare notes on the process.
PM me and we may need to feed your address into "Canada Post" to figure out what small fortune shipping may cost from my place to yours.

That's a nice offer and prevents Palladium from profiting on shipping (I know that my only ever xmas grab bag bought after the KS funded was definitely overcharged for shipping when I plugged in the weight as a consumer who doesn't get the corporate discount that Palladium likely gets). Will you ask to sign Kevin's cast?

The other option is to wait until the con and likely buy direct from Palladium. They'll probably open up the "exclusives" to everyone via mail order a 7th time again to make some quick cash since it's been at least a month since they did it last.

Thanks Talizvar, we continue through pm!

And of course we can compare the clonning and share the process. I would do that even alone for.my blog

I'm aware that Nesbet is not in North America. That's why I distinctly pointed out that double shipping (including PB's bullgak charges) would be hefty.

But if Tal can pick a couple up in person that should save you both a considerable amount. And Canada Post's shipping calculator is pretty good, in my experience (mostly Domestic and US shipping but a few other International boxes as well).

If that doesn't pan out, the backer you bought from (if they're a friend/someone you know) could feasibly buy some. PB has a standing offer for all backers to be able to buy exclusive figures (such a fun about-face from their original "omg conventions only" stance, guess they needed the money more than they needed the exclusivity).

I get all warm and fuzzy when I see a community that adds to the hobby rather than knocking us down.

For a written out blog and some nice looking pictures of models and <gasp> games I am willing to reward that somehow... it means we may just see those same models being used.
I quite like the end result of what RRT I can get my hands on.
Minimizing what cash gets to Palladium appears to be my main concern, all else is fair game.

Are there any good resorts in Chile?
My wife would never suspect my ulterior motives for vacation spots.

 Talizvar wrote:
I get all warm and fuzzy when I see a community that adds to the hobby rather than knocking us down.

For a written out blog and some nice looking pictures of models and <gasp> games I am willing to reward that somehow... it means we may just see those same models being used.
I quite like the end result of what RRT I can get my hands on.
Minimizing what cash gets to Palladium appears to be my main concern, all else is fair game.

Are there any good resorts in Chile?
My wife would never suspect my ulterior motives for vacation spots.

think she might get a clue when she sees you packing your RRT models.

I don't know if you wife is a foodie or wino but I hear the seafood and wine are good. Being close to Argentina is probably a good thing for their beef options as well.

 warboss wrote:
I don't know if you wife is a foodie or wino but I hear the seafood and wine are good. Being close to Argentina is probably a good thing for their beef options as well.

They are just a southern hemisphere version of Canada with a few um, minor differences.
We have our winter and go there and muscle-in on their summer.
I have my luggage, she has hers.... no-one would know.
My clothing options may get a bit limited with the square foot of bubble-wrap to survive checked luggage... but hey: one should suffer a little for the hobby.
Funny, my wife does not eat any form of red meat but likes her wine (needs to, with me as her husband).

It may have to wait a while: my kids are a little older than 10years so we are making the ride out to Disney World in Florida so Chile some other year.
With Marvel and Star Wars there I am unsure if I would not be more excited than them.
Someone needs to make me a VT simulator: that would have me MORE excited.

i would happily have you or any other hobbyst having vacations here! Seriously. Great country to eat, drink and visit! Here are some of the most awkward, extreme and different landscapes that a country can have at the same time. Most arid desert in earth, biggest chain mountains, more than 2000 volcanoes (~80 active), 3000Km shore, islands, antarctic fields, tundra, misty rainforest and some of the drunkest people on earth xD
I think we need a netflix documental xD

Back on topic, which miniatures will be avaliable at the next con? I know there's Miriya's Queadluun-Rau, Grell in Nousjadeul-Ger armor and the super VF in just one mode. Anything else? Because Max it's just a metalic VF with a pose you can do with the plastic set right?

I would like units of Zentraedi power armors and also to try cloning the modified bits of the VF to have them in all three modes!

The problem with that would be giving PB money again, something I'd rather not do, even if I'd like to have some of that stuff.

I've started to think about commissioning some of the stuff for myself, but it would be expensive I guess...

EDIT: Although something along that lines might probably work as a joint non profit project...

@Nesbet: It sounds like "British Columbia" by the Rocky Mountains "out west" but the drinking sounds more like our "east coast" I guess you mash it all together into a narrower country.

Making stuff for yourself from an IP I feel is fair game, it is just even giving for free to others would not be appropriate.

Yeah, the Super VT just needs the jet pack/missile launcher at the back, the thicker leg calves and the forearm launcher. It would be the easier one to fabricate.

Another Veritech Squad done: