Macross GB

I normally tend to shy away from gloss for most of my kits.

IMHO, flat to a semi-gloss works best with gloss used only for a few selected areas.

The way I see it too many people try to reproduce a 1:1 finish on scale kits that ends making them look unrealistic and or toyish.

alright, thanks for the inputs.  of course that by no means says that I am gonna build a valkyrie...  grrrrr...  two more minutes playing Robotech battlecry on the game console will throw me right on gundamstoreandmore.com to get that super valkrie...  just watched macross the movie and macross plus yesterday again and that just oversaturated my brain with the desire to have a valkyrie right next to a 1/72 F-14A...  for now back to the game.

archangel571 wrote:

alright, thanks for the inputs.  of course that by no means says that I am gonna build a valkyrie...  grrrrr...  two more minutes playing Robotech battlecry on the game console will throw me right on gundamstoreandmore.com to get that super valkrie...  just watched macross the movie and macross plus yesterday again and that just oversaturated my brain with the desire to have a valkyrie right next to a 1/72 F-14A...  for now back to the game.

How would you rate gundamstoreandmore.com as a retailer? How is their turnaround time, customer service, etc.?

I just heard about it myself a week or so ago on the Gundam GB.  I will try it out soon and will let you know. = )

Ok, I've finished my model. Here it is. Should I submit it for the group build somewhere else or is this thread adequate?

 

Thanks.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c269/bbeargie/Jamming%20Bird/jamminbird1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c269/bbeargie/Jamming%20Bird/jamminbird2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c269/bbeargie/Jamming%20Bird/jamminbird3.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c269/bbeargie/Jamming%20Bird/jamminbird4.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c269/bbeargie/Jamming%20Bird/jamminbird5.jpg

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Fantastic work.  I still have to get started on mine... LOL.  

LTS....er, I mean, Mud, nice work. I've heard of that variant but had never seen it before. Looks good on the base. That was a resin kit? How do you support it with the acrylic rod? Did you have to put a hole in the back of the battroid?

Can I add a VF-1S to my mix? Since I'm already going to build Roy Focker's VF-0S, I thought it would be cool to have his VF-1S to display side-by-side

Aurora-7 wrote:

LTS....er, I mean, Mud, nice work. I've heard of that variant but had never seen it before. Looks good on the base. That was a resin kit? How do you support it with the acrylic rod? Did you have to put a hole in the back of the battroid?

 

The acrylic rod is supporting the battroid. There is actually a "T" at the end of the acrylic rod... and it fits in a small space behind the main body and before the wings. It is not the best job of mounting it, but I wanted to move on to my next project! You know how that is.

The variant is an odd one. I wanted to start with this Wave kit, so I'd have some practice by the time I got to the Wave YF-19, VF-22S, and the normal VF-11 Thunderbolt.

By the way, I have that recast of the Cat's Eye... needs a lot of work, but I think it'll be my next Macross build.  

Pix of my VF-1S build from this past weekend:

Forward fuselage with pre-shading of the panel lines:


Wings with preshading complete


Fuselage with preshading (and a couple of oops that need to be fixed) and the beaver-tail/backpack. I'll finish the tails, attach them to the beaver tail and weather that subaseembly before I attach it to the rest of the kit.


Exploded view of assembly. Leg/Nacelle construction also started yesterday, but i need to paint the engine components (fans, etc) before I can make the final assembly


VF-0S Fuselage pre-shading complete, top white coat in-progress


I got some decalling done too on the VF-1S wings, but haven't taken any pix yet. Should get them shot tonight and posted

I was about to finish up my P-51 and F-15 project when my air compressor went out.  I am on hold on my VF project until I get a new compressor.

Just ordered my VF-19 last night.  Can't wait to get started!

vin i am no longer Desperately Searching! all my christmas shopping is done and ive ordered the hasagawa YF 19, i can hardly wait!

Looking good Trigger & MUD!

MUD,
Don't worry about where you post pics. As long as it's in the thread, I'll link them up...

ghettochild,
Nice! Can't wait to see it come together!

Everyone,
I've just updated the 1st post with new & updated participant builds and direct links to pictures. (Let me know if I missed anyone!)

OK... here are some VF-22S Schemes I've been messing with...

Inspired by this VF-19


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"Blackbird"


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Ferris


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Heater-Ferris


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Compass Ghost Gray


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"Raptor"


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Tactical Paint Scheme


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And here are two new VF-19A Schemes I've comped up:

Gray Splinter


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Gray/Green Splinter

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it's a pre-made toy but those pictures kept on making me think they are custom made from model kits...  don't know where to find those but they certainly look nice.

that koenig monster in fighter mode looks something that came out of gundam!!!

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Bandai makes a transforming kit of a VF-19 Kai that can be found here: Hobby Link Japan

It's different that that YF-19A you found, but it's the same scale, transforms and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. But it will take about a month from when you order it to arrive at your doorstep.

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so I've made some progress painting individual parts on my Tactical Pod Glaug, but need to tackle some serious seams that are going to arise once I start gluing things together!  I'll post some pics soon.

here are some progress pics of my Tactical Pod Glaug.  I'm almost done painting, but there are some seams that I need to fix still.

Bump/Progress Report...

VF-1S Status:


VF-22S Status:

Pre-shading to begin once I settle on a color scheme.




Colors got blown out due to the lighting (I wanted to show the visor), but I based the pilot's color scheme off of a combination of current flight suits and gear, with a little of the new Battlestar Galactica production design thrown in. I decided to make his visor a dark metallic gray instead of pure black so you can't tell if it's a visor, or some sort of VR display (a little bit of a Ghost in the Shell influence on that decision). Plus it just looks good.

Still waitin on my -19 to arrive...

Boy, I haven't been productive since before Christmas. I got to get cracking again. I had purchased a VF-4G resin kit before Christmas and I'd like to work on that after my battroid instead of the VF-22S.

Vinny, what are you going to use for the VF-22's paint scheme? I had always fancied a new version of a 'Skull Leader' for mine.

Jimmy, the Glaug is comming along nicely.

My -19 arrived today! It took exactly a month to get here.  Just watched Macross Plus Vol 1 to get in the mood.  Its gonna be a while before I really get to this bird, but I am going forward with the SVF-32  paint scheme (thanks Grant!).  Now to pick out some good nose art to put on it!

 

I got my compressor so I wash and start my VF-1S fighter TODAY!!!!!  I will post pics as I go.

Aurora-7 wrote:

...Vinny, what are you going to use for the VF-22's paint scheme? I had always fancied a new version of a 'Skull Leader' for mine...

I'm not doing a VF-22. Are you thinking of another member's build?

thevinman wrote:

Aurora-7 wrote: ...Vinny, what are you going to use for the VF-22's paint scheme? I had always fancied a new version of a 'Skull Leader' for mine... I'm not doing a VF-22. Are you thinking of another member's build?

Oops! It was Trigger's post. Sorry.

So Trigger, have you decided what color scheme to use?

*sigh* No, I have not yet decided a finish for either my VF-22S or my VF-19A. So I guess I'll open the floor to an informal poll amongst my fellow builders.

Here's the Final Four considerations I've narrowed down for my VF-22S:


1 - Just a cool looking finish



2 - Ever notice how a lot of these battles seem to take place either in cities or on moons/asteroids? This would work well as camouflage in all three of the VF-22s modes



3 - Based off of the VF-19 splinter scheme, but this could work for the VF-22S for the same reason as the previous



4 - The Dark Gray/White Scheme - it's interesting, and I've got the decals for this one.



Here's the Final Four considerations I've narrowed down to for my VF-19A:



1 - Boring camouflage, but the Sundowners markings really stand out



2 - Don't know how effective this camouflage really is, but it just looks cool



3 - Yup, it's still in consideration for the -19. Now, If I do this scheme for one build, I'm not going to finish 'em both like this, so if this scheme is your pick, make sure you say which type (VF-19 or VF-22) you want to see it on



4 - A black VF-19A with either gray, red or full color markings

Now, since this isn't an actual contest, there are no prizes save the satisfaction of group participation (it is a GB after all ;)). While I don't care if you post your voice here, or pm me or send a smoke signal... I think since this is an open forum we should make our comments on this particular topic public.  If you like something you see - cool. If you think these finalists look like something a chimp would fling at you, then let me know and why you think that. If you've got a point, I'll listen.