The Scale Model Podcast - EP 137 - The Macross Miracle!

Scale Model Podcast

Welcome to Episode 137 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form

Hosts

Stuart

Anthony

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Gareth Burge bought 5 coffees

Keep up the great work guys, appreciate the work you put in on the other side of the pond. A relaxing and informative listen! Some time back there was a mini feature on airbrush management…loved that and would be great for more “mini-skills/tricks and tips from you guys. Cheers from Scotland!

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LATEST NEWS

Macross Finally has an International Release on Disney+

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MAILBAG

Hey guys,

Listening to the last episode I feel obligated to let you know about Paint Rack. I first heard about it on OTB episode 174 when the boys down under interviewed the designer. It’s a great way to keep track of your paint. You can scan your bottles and the search function works really well too. It has a good set of colour tools. No more buying paint you already have.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paintrack/id1490523130

Keep up the great work.

-Andrew Armstrong

Centerport NY

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

AK Updates their Real Color line. Going to dropper bottles.

Other AK News for March

Dune Ornithopter in 1/72

Four new flora & fauna sets in 35th scale from Mantis Miniatures

Special Hobby News

Kinetic Models is to release a 1:48 scale two-seat CF-104D Starfighter

Hypersonic Models working on a 1:48 scale mixed-power NF-104 Starfighter

[Jetmads] is now taking reservations for a resin-based 1:32 scale Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

New 1/16 figures, the Desert Fox and Princess & dog from Gecko

Eduard news for May

5 types of 1/16 Sherman Tracks from Doogs Models

Airfix 1/48 de Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth with 2 new decal options

What’s new at Scalemates.com

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart - Finished the Dune Ornithopters, Great little kits. I am also working on painting the bases for the USS Dallas and Typhoon class 1/700 subs. Other projects include painting mini’s both Battletech and some fantasy clerics. It’s nice to have a break from more complex kits; these projects have been doing that for me. Now to decide what I’m going to do next……

Anthony - 1/72 UN Spacey Legioss, Finished a No-paint HG RX-78, the Gundam Hazel, and a few more Shelf/Box Queen projects in the works!

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Terry -

Masks off, next up decals! Those fuselage cooler doors mean insignia needs to be cut up a bit, fortunately, I have an abundance of those insignia.

Blue was a primer coat of AV Wolf Grey (Maybe my most-used color) followed by Tamiya blue - I added some flat base to help with opacity, but wow it was too much. I'll never learn with Tamiya flat. Followed by Tamiya gloss blue, so it's like 5 coats of thinned paint. I think a second coat of gloss over that will be needed, and will help with the markings too. I have a set of P-47 stencils, and I'll use them on this project since I want it to be a production aircraft. I also have an idea for the shark mouth.

I see a couple of things I should address, but won't.

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WHAT WE ARE READING

Stuart - The Year Without Summer:1816 and the Volcano That Darkened the World and Changed History

Anthony - Scale Aviation 1 Jan. 2024 - Kris Seiber Edition

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THINGS WE’VE SEEN

Anthony - Mobile Suit Breakdown Podcast

Stuart - Shogun Mini Series

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THE LAST WORD

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