kugar13 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hey guys/gals, I want to try my hand at modeling Robotech/Macross models, eventually venturing into the holy land of scratch building. Ambitious hu? LOL That said, are there any cheap models out there good for experimenting/practicing with? I need to get some experience before tearing up an expensive kit. =o) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azrael Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I want to try my hand at modeling Robotech/Macross models, eventually venturing into the holy land of scratch building. Ambitious hu? LOL That said, are there any cheap models out there good for experimenting/practicing with? I need to get some experience before tearing up an expensive kit. =o) Gundam models. Especially the transforming ones. Or the 1/72 VF-25 kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hey guys/gals, I want to try my hand at modeling Robotech/Macross models, eventually venturing into the holy land of scratch building. Ambitious hu? LOL That said, are there any cheap models out there good for experimenting/practicing with? I need to get some experience before tearing up an expensive kit. =o) Thanks! If you're just entering the kit building world, I'd start with a cheap snap-together 1/144 scale Gundam kit. Then progress into the 1/100 scale Master Grade Gundam kits (Version 2.0 Zaku is a good one). Once you're confident of putting things together, you could move onto kits that require glue, putty, and paint. Once again, start with something cheap - like ex-Imai or Arii Valkyrie kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kugar13 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 If you're just entering the kit building world, I'd start with a cheap snap-together 1/144 scale Gundam kit. Then progress into the 1/100 scale Master Grade Gundam kits (Version 2.0 Zaku is a good one). Once you're confident of putting things together, you could move onto kits that require glue, putty, and paint. Once again, start with something cheap - like ex-Imai or Arii Valkyrie kits. Thanks for the help guys! Do they have 1/144 scale macross/robotech kits? You guys are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 For Macross specific test models, I'd try the old Bandai 1/72 VF-1 transformable Macross kits and the 1/72 Hasegawa VF-1 Fighters and Battroids. Your looking at a price tag between 1000 and 2500 yen a kit. Prices can drop even further during sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thanks for the help guys! Do they have 1/144 scale macross/robotech kits? You guys are awesome! There are 1/144 scale Macross kits but be warned they do require glue and paint. And since they are quite small, they may be a bit difficult to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jardann Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have some 1/100 Macross kits that I could sell you for pretty cheap. They are glue kits, but they are quite simple. I suggest you find some low priced kits at a local hobby shop. Old Testor's, or Revell Monogram kits will give you a decent quality kit with no frills at a low price. Get familiar with glueing, puttying, painting and decaling on some cheaper kits before you move on to something more expensive. And remember, just have fun with it!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have some 1/100 Macross kits that I could sell you for pretty cheap. They are glue kits, but they are quite simple. I suggest you find some low priced kits at a local hobby shop. Old Testor's, or Revell Monogram kits will give you a decent quality kit with no frills at a low price. Get familiar with glueing, puttying, painting and decaling on some cheaper kits before you move on to something more expensive. And remember, just have fun with it!!!!! I agree. If scratch building is your eventual goal then I would start with glue kits, and skip the snap kits. As Jardann said, pay a visit to a local H.S. and look around for some cheap, simple kits of subjects that you like - maybe even ask the staff for some help. Also I would suggest looking into the different kinds of glues and picking up a container of each to get a feel for what each can do. Same goes for putties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) I agree with Chas and Jardann; you want to go with "real models" if you want to develop your skills. Here would be my suggestion if I wanted to learn how to build, fast. Your first step would be to pick a subject; lets say the P-51 for example. Go buy a good detail book on it, like this one. It will give you a reference to add details. Then start buying kits... start with an easy one a Tamiya 1/72 or 1/48 P-51D, then go to older models like the Monogram or whatever. Then go to specialized resin kits, like the CMR 1/72 P-51H... or something like that. As the difficulty increases, each will teach you something different which you will develop your skills. Its just a suggestion, but modeling is not an easy hobby. Unless you're a savant, its going to take you at least a year to get your skills up to a point where you will be producing reasonably high quality models. Edited November 27, 2009 by Noyhauser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kugar13 Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks for the help guys/girls. I really appreciate the sound advice everyone has been giving me. I have a lot of respect for what you guys do. Your art is amazing to say the least. I dunno if I'll ever have the skills you guys have, but I sure look forward to learning the craft. Anyone know of any good Robotech/Macross galleries showing the various available models? What are your favorite places to order Robotech/Macross models? I've searched all over town and our model stores lack variety. All of the sci-fi models are Star Wars (which I love) and they don't seem to cater to those interested in scratch building. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leading edge Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks for the help guys/girls. I really appreciate the sound advice everyone has been giving me. I have a lot of respect for what you guys do. Your art is amazing to say the least. I dunno if I'll ever have the skills you guys have, but I sure look forward to learning the craft. Anyone know of any good Robotech/Macross galleries showing the various available models? What are your favorite places to order Robotech/Macross models? I've searched all over town and our model stores lack variety. All of the sci-fi models are Star Wars (which I love) and they don't seem to cater to those interested in scratch building. Thanks!!! I don't know about the stores you like to visit bu there is a local store called Value Craft in California I like to visit the staff like store help with specialty craft so scratch built stuff passes in the store all the time. It's a combination artstore/ framing store with a an entire section of the store devoted to train, aircraft and remote controlled planes. As for the Macross/ Robotech galleries here are a few links macross model links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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