Good morning, I've got this request and I was hoping someone could help me out with this. I really need GOOD (I guess that means "big") FACE screencaps of Ken and Joe from the first Gatchaman series. In the case of Ken, I'm especially looking for face screencaps from that opening scene where he was flying in his plane in Ep. 11: "The Mysterious Red Impulse". For Joe, I'd really like some pics where he is smiling a bit. You see, it's the birthday of my niece and nephew respectively on May 31 and June 10, and I wanted to give them something special. I was thinking of giving them either gold-plated Metaza pendants or bookmarks of Joe and Ken. Problem is, according to the shop, I would need big pictures for the images to be engraved into the metal. I have to admit that I am very hesitant about posting this request after I was so rudely nagged off just the other day on one MP3 forum. But please! My niece and nephew have been such wonderful and thoughtful kids to me and it would really mean a lot if someone could at least help me with just a few screencaps so I could make these special birthday presents for them. Thank you very much in advance for any help you can give me! Sincerely, Rory

Hi Rory...I have TONS of screenshots on my website...feel free to check and see if there are any you can use... Jun's Joint

I also have tons of new screenshots that have not been added to the site yet... here are a few...did you want birdstyle or civvies?

Originally posted by Springie Hi Rory...I have TONS of screenshots on my website...feel free to check and see if there are any you can use... Jun's Joint

Dear Springie, Lots of good shots, but unfortunately, it's the size that's the problem. I'm doing a bunch of layouts right now so I can't do a check of the previous threads, but the pics I'm looking for should be about the same size as those big Sosai Z pics that James posted in the thread I started about Gatchaman Fighter. You see, I already tried showing some of the pics (same size as your screenies) I snagged before to the Metaza shop and they said it's too small to engrave clearly. Thanks for the assist anyway, Springie. Really appreciate it! Sincerely, Rory

If you tell me the ones you like, I may be able to get big ones for you...

Originally posted by Springie I also have tons of new screenshots that have not been added to the site yet... here are a few...did you want birdstyle or civvies?

Civvies...You actually hit the jackpot on one. The jpg image named kenplane2 is the very shot that my niece loves. But do you have it in a larger size? Would you happen to have a similar shot of Joe? Close up. Slightly facing the front. Smiling. Sorry, Springie. The kids have pretty discriminating tastes.

I'll see what I can do... I'll be back in a bit... we have very strong storms with possible tornadoes in the area right now... it's a little scary...

Originally posted by Springie I'll see what I can do...

It's not rush, Springie. Just take your time. I know it's especially difficult to find a good shot of Joe coz he's always scowling. He he he. But if you also have real nice suggestions even if it's not from Gatchaman, but in the other two series, please show them to me. Personally, I'd like those shots from Gatchaman II when Joe finally returned to the team. He was soo darned sexy in that ep, dressed in that black tracksuit.

Originally posted by Springie I'll see what I can do... I'll be back in a bit... we have very strong storms with possible tornadoes in the area right now... it's a little scary...

Don't worry. As I said, it's not rush. Even later this week would be fine.

So many yummy pics of the Eagle and the Condor in one thread! Too much for this Eagle to take.... Hope everything's ok by you with the storms, Springie!

The storms have passed now...we got some small hail, but everything is ok here...it has been a wild spring here!

Originally posted by Hinotori So many yummy pics of the Eagle and the Condor in one thread! Too much for this Eagle to take....

Should I call a doctor for you, Hino? He he he.

Originally posted by Springie The storms have passed now...we got some small hail, but everything is ok here...it has been a wild spring here!

Litte hail is okay. NO TORNADOES! I'm scared of tornadoes. Take good care of yourself and your family, Springie!

Thanks for the well wishes, guys.... I think we're out of the woods now... Ok, here's a try at some big pics..see what you think...it *is* hard to find a smiling Joe! I think I like the last one best... he has a smexy smirk!

Oh, I really like that sixth one down, springie. Happen to have that in a bigger size?

Oh....I wish I could remember which ep it came from...I'll see if I can find it for you!

Rory, you have one of the best Gatch fans on the job for you. Springie, I must say that those pics are making me go YUM, YUM!!!

Originally posted by Springie Thanks for the well wishes, guys.... I think we're out of the woods now... Ok, here's a try at some big pics..see what you think...it *is* hard to find a smiling Joe! I think I like the last one best... he has a smexy smirk!

I'm glad the bad weather has passed you by. YES, I do agree with you about the last one being the BEST. I'm absolutely taking it. But seeing all the wonderful pics that Katsesama posted as well, I've decided to make my prezzie to the kids bookmarks. The metal bookmarks you see are rectangular, so I can have four pictures engraved -- two in front and two in the back. (He he he! If I still have enough money leftover, I might have a pendant made for me too. ) Thank you so much!

Dear Katsesama, Thank you so much for all these wonderful screenies! As I told Springie, I've made the decision. I'm going to give the kids goldplated bookmarks, so I could squeeze in 4 piccies -- two in front and two in the back to be engraved in metal. Planning to splurge on a little extra for me too. Again, thank you very, very much! I'm sure my nephew and niece would be very delighted on their birthdays!! Sincerely, Rory

Originally posted by gatchgirl Rory, you have one of the best Gatch fans on the job for you. Springie, I must say that those pics are making me go YUM, YUM!!!

Make it TWO of the best Gatch fans! I can't wait to see the reactions of my nephew and niece when I give them their prezzies.

Be sure to post pics of the bookmarks when they are done!

Originally posted by Springie Be sure to post pics of the bookmarks when they are done!

Good suggestion Springie, Please do post Rory.

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by Springie Be sure to post pics of the bookmarks when they are done!

Good suggestion Springie, Please do post Rory.

I'll see what I can do about taking pictures. I don't have a digital camera, you see. I tried taking pictures of a Metaza pendant I did for my friend before, but with a regular camera, the engraving did not come out clearly because of the flash.

Originally posted by Rory

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by Springie Be sure to post pics of the bookmarks when they are done!

Good suggestion Springie, Please do post Rory.

I'll see what I can do about taking pictures. I don't have a digital camera, you see. I tried taking pictures of a Metaza pendant I did for my friend before, but with a regular camera, the engraving did not come out clearly because of the flash.

And I take it you do not have access to a scanner? Or would a scanner not work on an item like that.

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by Rory

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by Springie Be sure to post pics of the bookmarks when they are done!

Good suggestion Springie, Please do post Rory.

I'll see what I can do about taking pictures. I don't have a digital camera, you see. I tried taking pictures of a Metaza pendant I did for my friend before, but with a regular camera, the engraving did not come out clearly because of the flash.

And I take it you do not have access to a scanner? Or would a scanner not work on an item like that.

Question? Is it possible to scan images already engraved in metal? Haven't tried that. Have any tips? There's a place where I usually have stuff scanned, so if you'll just teach me how to do it, that would be better.

I am not sure Rory. All I could say is try one and see what happens.