1/100 Schpeltor from The Five Star Stories

QUOTE: Originally posted by cobywan Just a note. The current re-release of Volks FSS kits is supposedly thier last hurrah in the "garage" kit industy. I was told they are dropping the license. The fact that the doll items they produce are at a higher profit margine and the recast industry of Hong Kong is cutting into thier sales are the supposed reasons.

QUOTE: Well I guess I can start to pay off some bills now.

QUOTE: Originally posted by cobywan The wings on the wave kit wings are slighly possable. I mean the whole assembly folds up and closes up like a beattle does with it's wings. The wave kit is a great kit. But the Volks one it many times better.

QUOTE: Originally posted by cobywan The Volks kit is super sweet. The little wings fold up and everything!

QUOTE: Originally posted by Akuma Originally posted by Model Museum I have yet to own one, I just know the backpack is vinyl and all.... It's a nice kit, though, but I'd probably go for a LED without it Actually the kit has 2 backpacks: 1) Flame launcher(all plastic) 2) Boomerang Unit(Vinyl with some plastic parts). Apart from the 2 joints there are no problems with the kit, otoh, you can buy both those seperate and later upgrade your LED Mirage. Haven't so far considered going for the resin version of it. Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 6, 2004 7:43 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by Model Museum QUOTE: Originally posted by Akuma I KNOW where they are :p You build the same kit? Horrible joint between the flame launcher and the Boomerang unit ain't it? I have yet to own one, I just know the backpack is vinyl and all.... It's a nice kit, though, but I'd probably go for a LED without it Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 6:04 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by Akuma I KNOW where they are :p You build the same kit? Horrible joint between the flame launcher and the Boomerang unit ain't it? QUOTE: As for this kit, only set me back $78.... Not bad. Most of the 1/100 FSS kits I seen tend to be about twice that. QUOTE: And also, is the epoxy glue at the hardware isle good to use? (I was going to buy some, but they were out at the Wal-Mart I work at... ) I use the standard 2 part epoxy glue from the hardware store, got a selection of different setting times(2 min, 5 min & 10 min) Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 5:59 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by Model Museum Can you see where the Vinyl parts are?? I KNOW where they are :p As for this kit, only set me back $78.... And also, is the epoxy glue at the hardware isle good to use? (I was going to buy some, but they were out at the Wal-Mart I work at... ) And thanks for the opinions guys ^__^ Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 5:52 PM Actually it seems to depend on the anime series. Some like FSS, Gundam, etc like to show their robots off in their full glory so gloss paintis acceptable. Others like Dougram, Votoms, etc prefer subdued colors or camouflage schemes. Hero-Mecha and personalised robots tend to be colorful and shiny, no matter what you do to a FSS mecha it will standout simply due to it's size. Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 5:32 PM It's really all subjective. Straight glossy will liike nice but automotive. The best way to do it would be to have it flat and shaded. Reply Edit kylwell Member since May 2003 From: United States Posted by kylwell on Saturday, December 4, 2004 9:38 PM Well, if you're asking for opinions.... Gloss red Chrome Silver (which has a semi-gloss or satin finish) Flat white with som epearl powder added, or try a interfearance paint over the white. But, that's just my opinion. Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 4, 2004 7:22 PM Nice looking kit, must have set you back quiet a few bucks. Haven't done a 1/100 FSS resin kit yet, only 1/144. OTOH, did a few of the plastic ones. Those kits got some fine parts and care need to be taken with assembly. BTW, forget the CA routine you will need 2-part epoxy glue fo this sucker. As for painting, I would add pearl colour to my white and red, this is what I will be doing with my "Mortar Headd L.E.D. Mirage with Boomerang unit" as soon as I get the soft-vinyl packback finished and decided which version I will be building. This is one of those kits you pick up, model a bit and put it away again Here is a link to pics of a finished model of my kit(very similar paintscheme). Can you see where the Vinyl parts are?? My suggestion would if any decals are included only use the small ones and paint the rest. Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 1/100 Schpeltor from The Five Star Stories Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 4, 2004 7:12 PM I just recieved mine, and dunno when I'll get to it, but I want some input anyway Here's some pics of the finished kit: http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/silicon-tribe/schpeltor.html The red looks shiney, as does the silver.... though the rest of the kit looks flat, but I can't tell... I want to do the body in flat anyway, and the red/silver gloss.... What do you guys think? And also, how does one deal with and paint photo etch? This kit has a few parts that are.... Thanks for any opinions ect, and expect a pic of that huge cannon to be posted once I have it pinned together..... (It's almost 20in long...... ) Reply Edit JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login Register SEARCH FORUMS FREE NEWSLETTER SIGN UP By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy. FORUMS PRODUCT REVIEWS READER GALLERY HOW TO VIDEOS SHOP ABOUT US FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SIGN UP By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy. More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy