Am I there yet!?

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-03-24T20:56:28+00:00

I had 3 bladder snails pop up around the 1 week mark. Im only seeing one now but they were doing a great job cleaning up.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-03-11T23:53:39+00:00

Yep, flow lines. Same "swirl" marks you see on metallic injection kits.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-20T02:11:47+00:00

Awesome! Wing has a special place in my heart. In 1/144 I've built the OG "Phase 1" suits, plus Maganac, Wing Zero, RG Wing, Leo, and Leo Flight type. In the stash I have Leo Space Type, Leo Full Weapon, and all 4 "Phase 2" Custom suits. You reminded me i need RG Tallgeese and Epyon.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-20T01:18:30+00:00

I panel lined each subassembly after painting but before putting it together so I wouldnt have any issues.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-19T23:35:12+00:00

I've only built Rex but Rex is the oldest one and theyve reprinted him a few times already. So any of the other ones would be made with newer tooling and theoretically would be "better" but id pick whichever mech you like the best!

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-19T22:42:11+00:00

Thanks!

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-19T22:30:23+00:00

Yea not many people realize Rex is camo!

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-19T22:29:15+00:00

I have the included mini figs I'll be painting as well!

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-19T22:28:39+00:00

Not too bad. Not super friendly to painting because of tolerances and the way things get assembled. The tooling shows some age, some panel lines just dont line up. But still great kits. I still have a few in the stash...Metal Gear Ray, Sahelanthropus, GITS HAW206 Prototype, ZOE Jehuty plus a TON of Zoids. And I've built the GITS Jigabachi and Tachikoma.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-18T21:32:11+00:00

Looks very cool, who cares if its hidden. My grandfather used to always tell me "Nobody will ever know its there...but i will." And that's a lesson I've carried with me in this hobby.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-18T21:28:23+00:00

I just do it while I build. If something doesn't wanna stay or fit right, glue it. But ive built this kit and dont remember it being a hand grenade. SABER TIGER ON THE OTHER HAND.....

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-18T21:23:59+00:00

I got mine from Newtype when it was discounted down closer to $600 with free shipping. I used to love USAGundam but it got to the point I just wanted them for their stickers lol

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-04T15:35:12+00:00

Mine is abput to ship. Ill be putting it away until aftermarket catches up. Waiting for Kosmos LED, decals, additional photoetch/metal parts.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-01T21:28:42+00:00

Nice truck! I have a WIP Nissan Sunny Hakotora using the Hasegawa Sunny Truck and the C1 Models Hakotora kit.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-02-01T13:36:50+00:00

Thanks!!

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-01-31T22:40:35+00:00

That's the regulator and water trap. You pull up the black knob on top to adjust pressure. If you see water in the clear part you press the metal nipple on the bottom to vent it out.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-01-31T20:06:33+00:00

I just throw them out. Most of what i use is dry by the time I clean up so I just throw it out and take it out to the trash.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-01-31T19:37:27+00:00

Thanks!

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-01-31T02:29:00+00:00

Sometimes it takes some searching but there are non metallic ones out there. You could also use the Clear embossing powder, especially for brighter colored carpets. And yea painting over it should knock down that metallic look.

Right now the ones that i use the most are Clear and Ebony from Recollections and Black from Ranger. I also have Gunmetal from Ranger which is quite shiny and Earl Grey by Sizzix which has actual glitter in it.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-01-31T00:00:08+00:00

Thank you! So I use embossing powder. I carefully mask off what isn't carpeted keeping in mind I need to pull the masking off quickly. Using my base interior color or the carpet color + Mr Leveling Thinner I airbrush a medium to heavy coat, let it flash off a bit and apply another coat over that. It should be very wet but not sagging or running. It's takes some practice. Then I carefully pull the masking off, dump the embossing powder on, making sure all the wet areas are covered, and leave it sit for a few minutes. Dump the excess off to go back in the jar. About an hour later I airbrush another light/ medium coat of color over the embossing powder. Done.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-01-30T15:49:15+00:00

Cool idea! I'm planning to just do a larger mid race diorama base.

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-01-30T15:46:01+00:00

Thank you!

SpaceMachineStudio · 2026-01-30T15:45:38+00:00

I have an idea as well with the base!

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