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1/35 VF-1X+ Scratchbuild


UN_MARINE

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So yeah... VF-1x in 1/35!

I'm building it based on an average between the DYRL? line art, Master File line art, & Hasegawa kits.

Let's see where it goes.

So far, we have the pilot & seat.

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1/35 scale reference drawings. Had to adjust a few times, but I've decided to stick to official dimensions. The pilot will have to get used to the tight space.

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Completely by-hand scratch build? Or are you printing a few parts as well? Either way, good luck and godspeed.

Also, transformable or fighter mode only?

Also also, it doesn't seem like the 1X is different in overall appearance from the original design. Were all upgrades limited to only materials/internal components?

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Awesome! This definitely needed its own thread. Glad to see you starting it here on its own. This will be very impressive!

So you're scratch building the Valkyrie?

I hope it meets expectations when it's done! :ph34r:

Yup, gonna make it exist out of thin air! :lol:

Completely by-hand scratch build? Or are you printing a few parts as well? Either way, good luck and godspeed.

Also, transformable or fighter mode only?

Also also, it doesn't seem like the 1X is different in overall appearance from the original design. Were all upgrades limited to only materials/internal components?

I was thinking a combination of both. I got access to a printer, so might as well use it on this project!

There's a slight chance of a possibility that I maybe probably most likely considered transformation.

We'll see if I'm smart enough to pull it off. :p

Yup, there's no apparent physical difference with the 1x Plus. I'm calling it a 1x Plus because I haven't decided on which head I'll build for it, plus a couple of extra features.

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There's a slight chance of a possibility that I maybe probably most likely considered transformation.

We'll see if I'm smart enough to pull it off. :p

Lol you're starting to sound like me.... :blink:

be careful of that, trust me :ph34r::p

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Lol you're starting to sound like me.... :blink:

be careful of that, trust me :ph34r::p

:lol: I built something a while back, that took its hilarious & frightening toll. After such a project, you start to really consider the implications of committing to a super complex build. :p

Can't wait to see where this goes.

Same here! I hope it's not a flaming wreck at the end. :ph34r:

This sounds amazing, good luck!

Amazingly complicated! :lol: Thanks!

New drawing! Added the gunpod to the drawing (because I forgot!).

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Got some of the support structures & instrument panel housing done.

The arm rests need a little bit of shortening, but for now, gotta focus on adding assemblies.

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So far, looks like everything still fits.

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We have an instrument panel! (with clear screen!) - still haven't removed the backing paper.

The display decal will go behind the screen.

Also adjusted the arm rests to make room for the flight stick & throttle.

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It's a little messy for now, but we can call it progress. :lol:

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The landing gear bay doors work now, but the camera batteries died before I could take pics.

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Very exciting! Also curious about the materials used so far.

The build's using pretty much every material known to mortal modelers - Styrene, PVC/Sintra, Plexiglass/acrylic, paperclips, etc. and eventually, 3D printing.

And door pics!

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well that's just plain bad ass right there. :D

Thanks! I just hope it meets expectations when it's done. :lol:

I may have to adjust a few more things to the cockpit tub assembly, but it's looking good so far.

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We're beginning to get a sense of scale for this project.

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Some more adjustments.

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That is coming along great! I wondered what happened to this project. - MT

Thanks! Really slow, but steady progress - I think 1/3 of the difficult geometry's done (nose/tub, canopy, heat shield).

I guess it'll be the remaining 80% for the next few updates. :)

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