daikoncat

As promised, here are the instructions. Available for free on Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-62331/daikoncatlego/robotechmospeada-vr-052f-cyclone-ride-armor-s-bernard-type/#details

Thank you for M'Kyuun, I am very humbled by your compliment. Regarding Harmony Gold, you make an excellent point and I agree that the odds of this project making it into production are very slim. I have always been neutral about the whole Harmony Gold situation, since I still give Robotech credit for introducing me to Macross (and anime in general) when I was kid. I can only sigh in disappointment everytime I hear negative news on what Harmony Gold has done. Anyhow, It is my dream to see anyones Macross project make it as an official LEGO set, which is why I supported all of the past and present submissions. As for my Robotech/Mospeada project, if it does hit 10k support, that would be enough to be huge honor and achievement for me, even if it doesn't pass the final review. In any case, I will still make sure this LEGO design goes out to all the Robotech/Mospeada fans who have interest in building one of their own. Good feedback on the aqua color scheme! The color still intrigues me though and I was initially thinking about going with sandgreen for the chest and forearms, then aqua for the rest. But sadly the best I would be able to do for now are renders, until lego releases more elements in that color. Thanks again for supporting my project M'Kyuun, it really does mean a lot to me.

Yep! I was able to find most of the elements I needed in this color. A color I had wanted to try though was light aqua.

lol! I have a 1/12 Riobot VF-052F that I think looks awesome (though I have never opened it for some reason), I actually tried to take some design cues from it. But this build is actually primarily based off of the old 1/8 VF-052F by Gakken, which is the clunkiest version of the bunch (I am a sucker for vintage toys). I was most familiar with the transformation of that toy, so it made it easier for me to plan out how everything should come together.

Thanks for the positive vibes guys, it makes all the work worthwhile Thank you! Yes, that was the most challenging part. My earlier designs were too top heavy and thus I needed to figure out how to reduce the weight and keep it balanced, without compromising the form. I would really like to slim it down just a tad bit more, but I am happy with the results so far.

Thank you guys

Hi Everyone, It has been several years since I shared my last LEGO project of the VF-1S Valkyrie. I now just wanted to share with everyone, my latest creation, which is based on the VR-052F Ride-Armor (Cyclone) from the Robotech/Mospeada series. Like my previous project, this LEGO build is transformable and poseable in all modes. I chose Stick (Scott) Bernards Ride-Armor first, but I will be working on the others. You can check out the progress of those on my flickr. If you like what you see, I really would appreciate it if you give your support of my project on Lego Ideas. My goal is just to have my work professionally reviewed by LEGO. If it makes it as an official set, then that would just be a bonus. Instructions are in the works but it will take me some time. It would be free for all, but all I would ask in return would be your support Anyhow, here are some photos and a video link of the transformation: Thanks!

It's finished, I took some pictures that need some editting...I'm planning on completing that this week. I did notice I was off on some of the colors...also I forgot to attach the heat shield during the photoshoot...oh well :/

True, and it would be well deserved too. That project has been on Cuusoo for a little over a year now... I am currently a supporter and hope he reaches 10k This doesn't mean that my project will no longer have a chance if/when that happens. As long as I am able to achieve 10k votes, my model will have a chance at being reviewd. We had a good run last week. With over 200 new votes and making the Lego Cuusoo top 10 most supported projects for that week, thats pretty good if you ask me! To the folks at Macross World who have voted and/or helped spread the word, thank you very much! I have a Lego VF-1A DYRL Maximillian Jenius version done, but I just haven't had the time to take any pictures. I hope to have that posted up here next weekend. Cheers~

Thanks for the vote and for helping spread the word! I've been trying to share on different types of forums, but I have not yet tried a sci-fi board, so I'll look for a good one and post there as well. Thanks for the tip

Please simply register at http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/39360 and vote for my project. There is no obligation and it will only take less than 5 minutes of your time. If I am able to achieve 10,000 votes, LEGO will review my model and determine if it can be made into a real LEGO set. I know that there is a chance that my idea will not make it into production, but I still would like my work to have the chance to be reviewed. Who knows, maybe they will like it enough to make it happen. I would not want to disappoint everyone who supports my project, so I've decided that, if my project achieves 10,000 votes, and regardless if LEGO choses to mass produce it or not, I will create the instructions for my VF-1S and make it available for free to the public. Yes! Something called exo-force was released in 2007. Too bad I wasn't into Lego during that time lol. Thank you! I started designing the GBP armor just about a month ago. I only worked on it during my free time and I wasn't keeping tally of the time I spent on it. But I'd estimate about 5 hours a week, so maybe ~20 hours total.

Thanks all, I really do appreciate it! I'm plannning on doing the VF-1 Elintseeker and Super Ostrich next. But I'll proabaly work on the VF-1A, D, and J first since its just a head redesign and a color change. I'll be sure to post those all in the forums when they are complete

Hi all, Just wanted to share my latest Lego Macross creations with you. Please check out my VF-1S Strike Valkyrie and Armored Valkyrie GBP-1S "Urban Camo" Version: Hikaru's VF-1S Strike Valkyrie, Fighter Mode Hikaru's VF-1S Strike Valkyrie, Gerwalk Mode Hikaru's VF-1S Strike Valkyrie, Battroid Mode GBP-1S Armored Parts "Urban Camo" Version Amored Valkyrie GBP-1S Armored Valkyrie GBP-1S, Burst Mode More pictures of the Armored Valkyrie can be found on my Flickr Photo stream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daikoncat/ If you want these Lego models to have a shot at becoming a real Lego set. Then please register and vote for them on Lego Cuusoo: http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/39360 I would really appreciate any support or feedback. :D

Here it is, added the skull heatshield >=) Larger photo is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daikoncat/8700307808/ Up next...Armored Valkyrie!!! Daikoncat LEGO VF-1S with Takatoku 1/55 GBP-1S Armor

Created a youtube video today showing the transformation. Please check it out!: