Pazu Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Hi all, Been a while since I posted here. Actually been a while since I did much modeling. Anyway, I'm sure this is a subject familiar to most here. The VF-1 Atmospheric-Escape Booster. We of course had the John Moscato version and that was the only game in town. I think that was a great kit but I wanted to try recreate it. This is where I am at so far. What do you think? Would you be interested in this kit? Thanks! Edited November 13, 2014 by Pazu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007-vf1 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It looks awesome..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It looks awesome. Are these model 3D printed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's looking great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazu Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks guys! Yes it's 3D printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 any rough estimate on what will be the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Looks nice. It's for the Hasegawa 1/72 kits also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazu Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 @chyll2, not too sure yet but currently targeting USD90 to USD120. @Valkyrie, yes this one is for the 1/72 Hasegawa kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 1/60 please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yea, I'm afraid another 1/72 would be a tough sell. The Moscato version has been around for years, and it's still in production. But one scaled to the Yamato 1/60 toys would be pretty badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazu Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yeah I would be interested to compare mine to the Moscato version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Take a look at my signature to see the Moscato one in action. Having said that, your engine nozzles look good, but the detail on main body looks quite a lot thicker. Would love to see some more pics of this in profile, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazu Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 @Valkyrie, 1/60? How about 1/48? @PetarB, Oh I have seen your completed model of the Booster. In fact, I pretty much dig thru all photos that I can find thru Google and yours was amongst those I saved on my PC for reference. Actually, with only 2 lineart in existence, who is to which model is more correct? I recently found Moscato's original build log (after I finished mine!!) and he himself said that the linearts themselves contradict each other. I certainly think that his looks a lot bigger than mine but mine have a more correct shape? Who knows really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I agree though, 1/60 will be sweet. 1/48 will be more expensive and I think there are less people now who owns one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I think he's talking about for the Hasegawa 1/48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) I think it really depends on what Pazu is up to:1) if only building the kit, 1/72 or 1/48: I think both could be feasible with 1/72 being more salable2) if Pazu can build and paint the kits, then doing a 1/60 version for Yamatos/Arcadias would be highly salable because most of us buy the 1/60 already painted VF1s. And if most of us are like me, we have no skills to paint the kit. EDIT: If I was asked, I would vote for a 1/60 painted & assembled Atmospheric Booster + arm acting like a display stand. And if ever this kit is successfull enough why not doing the Vehicule as an Addon to this kit ! (3D printing is such an incredible tool!) I would be in for such a kit depending of the price of course. Edited November 18, 2014 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cokefiend Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great price! Id love one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazu Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) I think it really depends on what Pazu is up to: 1) if only building the kit, 1/72 or 1/48: I think both could be feasible with 1/72 being more salable 2) if Pazu can build and paint the kits, then doing a 1/60 version for Yamatos/Arcadias would be highly salable because most of us buy the 1/60 already painted VF1s. And if most of us are like me, we have no skills to paint the kit. EDIT: If I was asked, I would vote for a 1/60 painted & assembled Atmospheric Booster + arm acting like a display stand. And if ever this kit is successfull enough why not doing the Vehicule as an Addon to this kit ! (3D printing is such an incredible tool!) I would be in for such a kit depending of the price of course. That's certainly very interesting. I'm not too familiar with the Yamato scene but I can't imagine there would be more of those around than 1/72 Hasegawa VF-1? And they don't seem to be available anymore? Everywhere I looked, they are sold out. And ebay has some really killer price. LOL. If I were to make and paint the 1/60 pieces, the price would surely be upwards of USD250. Edited November 19, 2014 by Pazu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I think that there are much more 1/60 VF1s than 1/72. Just because 1/60 is highly collectible and ... transforms ! At least this is my feeling when I look back at the dozens of dozens airplane models I assembled and threw away but still having my first 1/60 transforming macross toys If you don't own one of these VF1, Arcadia is still editing these VF1, using the exact same molds that Yamato used. There are already a bunch of VF1 under Arcadia license: the 30th anniversary rainbow VF1J, Roy's and Ikaru's VF-1S, and next year there is the Ikaru VF-1J with the reactive armor coming. These VF1 are selling at 150-200 USD tag price, so an Atmostpheric launcher at 200+ is not shocking at all! There are still great deals on VF1, your best bet to get one cheap (and don't mind the color) is to look for an "Arcadia VF-1J 30th edition" or one of the Yamato Unpaint VF-1A kit still out there (but Unpaint kits need assembly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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