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Ma.K Armoured Fighting Suit and soldier

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  • Member since
    May 2009
Posted by ZeroBXU on Monday, October 26, 2009 10:32 AM

The seams on the old Nitto kits are notoriously... fun(?). The newer Wave kits still have the seams, but they're better placed and tend to "throw together" much easier. Of course, that takes away from the aforementioned "fun".  Big Smile [:D]

Outstanding paint work and overall subject composition. The seams detract slightly, but certainly don't cripple it, by any means.

The best spot to order Ma.K. kits in the U.S. is from Starship Modeler--as smeagol mentioned. If you don't mind going international, HLJ.com is also a good bet. And, on a final note, the SAFS has been completely retooled by Wave and will be released in January. This isn't just tweaking the original Nitto molds (which Wave also has possession of), this is all new tooling and an all new kit. HLJ has it up for pre-order (EDIT) and will begin accepting pre-orders soon:

http://www.hlj.com/product/WAVMK-12

"The parrot is the bird that talks the most and flies the worst" - The Wright Brothers
  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Newport News VA
Posted by Buddho on Sunday, October 25, 2009 10:22 AM

Thanks AJ and Smeagol.

I was a bit sloppy in rushing this one to finish, and should have taken more time to take care of details....Whistling [:-^]

  • Member since
    April 2008
  • From: Philadelphia PA
Posted by smeagol the vile on Saturday, October 24, 2009 10:05 AM

Also, you can get them here, in the USA

http://www.starshipmodeler.com/newshop/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=165

 

  • Member since
    April 2008
  • From: Philadelphia PA
Posted by smeagol the vile on Saturday, October 24, 2009 10:04 AM
Those seams are really... sort of up to the builder.  While they look bad to us, ya gota remember that armor comes off so they can get into the suit, its not a far reach to think that those seams are just where the armor comes together.

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Massachusetts
Posted by ajlafleche on Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:34 AM

Very well done. Excellent painting and groundwork.

Two things, when doingfemales, you might want to try a lighter, softer, pinker fleshtone. Also, be careful of the seams on the arms of the suit.

Remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Newport News VA
Posted by Buddho on Saturday, October 24, 2009 7:07 AM
Thank you Agentg. I ordered them from www.hlj.com

  • Member since
    April 2008
  • From: Philadelphia PA
Posted by smeagol the vile on Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:44 AM

Im serious though, it really does.  The way there looking at eachother, the way shes holding the cockpit open.  Theres nothing there to show that shes a mechanic or anything for it.

funny how a dio can tell a story that wasnt intended

 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Newport News VA
Posted by Buddho on Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:28 AM
Hahahaha...I like that!

  • Member since
    April 2008
  • From: Philadelphia PA
Posted by smeagol the vile on Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:20 AM
aww, looks like a battlefield goodbye between lovers to me

 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Newport News VA
Ma.K Armoured Fighting Suit and soldier
Posted by Buddho on Friday, October 23, 2009 11:12 PM

Here is a 1/20 scale Ma.K Armoured Fighting Suit with a female soldier, painted with Vallejo and Citadel acrylics:

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