Valk009 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Okay, after a very very long delay, I can finally say that the 1/72 scale VF-11 Full Armour resin kit is complete, well need to copy cast a few bits still This kit is huge and very heavy, weighing in at close to 1kg! I will take the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays to assemble one together and hopefully get it recasted shortly afterwards for those who are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Wow man... that's MASSIVE!!! I'm soooo In!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klam1020 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) Awesome! sign up for one^_~ Waiting for the price PS: also waiting for your VF-11 Fighter project Edited January 31, 2008 by klam1020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I'll take one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007-vf1 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I also want one...But would like to know how many greens do i need to shed... I am glad you finished it Valk.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve68 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hold the phone, you're making a VF-11 fighter? If so I'm in. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Wow so this is the armored battroid VF-11 version, That's awesome I'll take one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorawar_b Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 if the price is not to crazy I would like one, this is the complete armor kit with robot or do we have to source our own VF-11 in robot mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 if the price is not to crazy I would like one, this is the complete armor kit with robot or do we have to source our own VF-11 in robot mode? I undertand that this is not a conversion kit, also I see robot parts like feet, head, hands, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorawar_b Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 cool, I did see that also, just wanted to be 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I'm in!! if the price is right of course ehhehehe glad you're done, amazing job man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klam1020 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm in!! if the price is right of course ehhehehe glad you're done, amazing job man! I have an original Retppu VF-11 fighter kit, which I was planning to use it as a base kit for a new scuplt kit but just do not have all the time for it. So, it is up for offer or if I can get sufficient interest in it, say at least 15 kits, I can recast it! What about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyrie13 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Awesome work as usual, Andy! Put me down for 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Okay, here are some answers to all the queries! The kit is a full kit and not a conversion kit, so no worry of not being able to find a 1/72 VF-11 battroid kit The initial idea was to make it a conversion kit based around the Hobby Base Retppu VF-11 battroid kit. However it proved too difficult due to anime magic and the end result will not be proportional and true to original lineart. As with pricing, still crunching the numbers for the cost of the mold and resin per kit. Will try and keep it as low as possible, so far I am looking in the region of $150 before shipping. Last but not least, the original 1/72 Hobby Base Retppu kit I mentioned and replied in the wanted section of the forum is either for sale or if there is sufficient interest, I can recast it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klam1020 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Okay, here are some answers to all the queries! The kit is a full kit and not a conversion kit, so no worry of not being able to find a 1/72 VF-11 battroid kit The initial idea was to make it a conversion kit based around the Hobby Base Retppu VF-11 battroid kit. However it proved too difficult due to anime magic and the end result will not be proportional and true to original lineart. As with pricing, still crunching the numbers for the cost of the mold and resin per kit. Will try and keep it as low as possible, so far I am looking in the region of $150 before shipping. Last but not least, the original 1/72 Hobby Base Retppu kit I mentioned and replied in the wanted section of the forum is either for sale or if there is sufficient interest, I can recast it. Retppu put out 3 1/72 VF-11 kits in total. VF-11B battroid, VF-11C battroid, and VF-11B fighter. So, yes, it does exist. It's pretty rare though. Hobby used to sell recasts of it years ago. I seem to recall people saying that it was a pretty nice kit, except the nose was a bit flat, giving it a "duck's bill" sort of look. The Club-M is a nice kit, but it has some fit issues. But that seems to be fairly common for Club-M kits... Because of this, I hope you can recast the kit and fix the problems it has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well, hoping to see through the VF-11 Full Armour project first before attempting any new work. So, if you want to see a new 1/72 VF-11 fighter resin kit based on the Hobby Base Retppu kit, you will have to give me some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I would very much appreciate if you could recast the vf-11 kit also... c'mon people, let's get some more interest!! hehehe can't wait Valk009, price seems right for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klam1020 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well, hoping to see through the VF-11 Full Armour project first before attempting any new work. So, if you want to see a new 1/72 VF-11 fighter resin kit based on the Hobby Base Retppu kit, you will have to give me some time I have a suggestion. can you make an extra VF-11D conversion part when you recast the VF-11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I have a suggestion. can you make an extra VF-11D conversion part when you recast the VF-11 That's should be an excellent excuse for me, to purchase another VF-11 fighter (I already have the Club-M kit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codam23 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 This is awesome news. Andy you made my weekend. Since i have to work this weekend now i know what i can put the money to. HEHEH ..Differently I'm in for one. Also any other VF-11 project you may do. It final sounds like the Vf-11 will get it's day in the sun. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm interested in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorawar_b Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Andy, The price is right, any idea of what shipping would be to either 98248 (US) or V4N-5B2 (Canada) as I have a house in both countries. This is going to be a must, will you have a custom box made for it, I am one of those model kit collectors and not builders (dont have time for it). Regards Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohawa Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm in for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dax415 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm in for 1 for sure......maybe 2 depending on how my work week goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hey Andy, put me down for one also Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dax415 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 any updates on this project?....thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 The kit is being casted as we speak and I will get delivery of the boxes next week. So, if everything works out according to plan, the kits will be ready by the end of the month or early March! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximilian_jenius Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 how much it cost? I cant find the price XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorawar_b Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 please add me to this list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Before recasting, was this a posable kit (by installing joints)? I'm curious how hard it would be to make it articulated again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve68 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Valk009, Do you think there will be a Fighter mode VF-11 after this one is finished? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Okay, here are some answers to the few queries I see! First, the price for the kit inclusive first class registered air mail to the US and PayPal fees is $190, other countries will vary a little. The first 20 kits will also receive a 1/12 Minmay resin figure. Second, due to the sheer size and weight of the kit, it was designed to be set as a fixed pose but with some minor alterations and some very heavy duty ball joints, I believe it can me made pose able. The kit is a little over a 1kg and top heavy because of the back back boosters, so making it pose able can be risky. Last but not least, the question on a 1/72 VF-11 fighter...yes, there will be VF-11 fighter made, most likely a re-tooled version of the Hobby Base Retppu kit. I am also planning to make a dual cockpit option but all this to become reality will take still some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klam1020 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Okay, here are some answers to the few queries I see! First, the price for the kit inclusive first class registered air mail to the US and PayPal fees is $190, other countries will vary a little. The first 20 kits will also receive a 1/12 Minmay resin figure. Second, due to the sheer size and weight of the kit, it was designed to be set as a fixed pose but with some minor alterations and some very heavy duty ball joints, I believe it can me made pose able. The kit is a little over a 1kg and top heavy because of the back back boosters, so making it pose able can be risky. Last but not least, the question on a 1/72 VF-11 fighter...yes, there will be VF-11 fighter made, most likely a re-tooled version of the Hobby Base Retppu kit. I am also planning to make a dual cockpit option but all this to become reality will take still some time. Awesome! Can't wait anymore for both VF-11 project^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Last but not least, the question on a 1/72 VF-11 fighter...yes, there will be VF-11 fighter made, most likely a re-tooled version of the Hobby Base Retppu kit. Halleluja! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Okay, here are some answers to the few queries I see! First, the price for the kit inclusive first class registered air mail to the US and PayPal fees is $190, other countries will vary a little. The first 20 kits will also receive a 1/12 Minmay resin figure. Put me down for one please. And if you make a VF-11 with dual cockpit, I'll buy one also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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