Urashiman

11 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

New promo photos for 1/72 YF-19 Battroid. Looks good.

Awww shucks… 

I didn’t actually want one, but now I want one. Damn sexy YF-19.

1 hour ago, TMBounty_Hunter said:

Seems they're building up hype for May 9th and going to actually reveal things at a webcast during Shizuoka Hobby Show weekend
 

 

 

 

 

Yeah… was reading the news on the macross page and was disappointed. So, skull squadron themed lobster it is…

That is a sweet looking cockpit

Keep up the good work!

15 hours ago, pengbuzz said:

UPDATE: some long overdue progress shots:

 

 

Final configuration for the stand base:

 

Main logo and the file number from the series' briefing (at the start of the S1 episodes, IIRC):

 

A pic with the unextended sponson ends attached:

Bottom shot without and with ADF pod:

    

Rare Earth magnets embedded in both hull and ADF pod:

Sponson ends: normal and chain guns deployed; both attach via a series of posts:

   

Airwolf's weaponry at a glance:

3/4 rear view port; extended exhausts for rotor engines and turbo boost nozzles in place:

  

Work done to hollow out and rebuild turbo boost intakes and cooling intakes for rotor engines:

Main rotor hub:

The helicopter still needs work: a final buffing down of the hull (lumpy in some areas and the shine is too much), refining some details, and a couple fo other nitpicks. But overall, this project has succeeded beyond what I had hoped for!

Finally... a shot of "The Lady" coming straight for the camera:

Stay tuned folks....

Good job man!

ps: my wife finished this

11 hours ago, electric indigo said:

Good Morning!

Oh ohh… it‘s got legs now :S

PS: Done

I like how everyone is having fun

Hehe, cool man!

I wonder: why is there the joystick in the middle? I always thought the stick is on the right hand panel.

Washing the VF-22S.

edit:

Decals!

13 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

Before you go printing Sparrows, take note of the fin shape.  They used AIM-120 AMRAAMs on the Mac-0 F-14s.

They were never cleared for operational use, but the Navy did test using them.  Apparently they scrapped the idea when the upgrade wasn't deemed worth it, considering the limited use compared with the Super Hornet that was already in development.

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/even-though-the-aim-120-was-successfully-tested-on-the-f-14-the-amraam-integration-into-fleet-tomcats-was-scrapped-heres-why/

Oh wow - I wasn't aware. Thanks! Good I didn't invest time yet to create AIM-7 rockets or purchase some online. Will check for AIM-120.

On 4/14/2024 at 12:42 AM, Big s said:

Yeah, but probably a skull squadron lobster

there is a 99% propability that will actually happen, but let's dream a bit. Some possible quick pull-offs FUJIMI would be capable to do.

1/72 Macross Zero F-14
1/72 Macross Zero Mig-29
1/72 Macross Zero SH-60 Seahawk
Varja themed lobster or rhinoceros beetle

@electric indigo awesome man!

Here. Two pictures of the finished VF-19A in evening sunlight.

Edit:

XF-20 coated the VF-22 today, so I can wash it tomorrow.

Also checked the F-14D and forgot why I stopped to fiddle with it. Seems pretty much in a state that is close to finishing.

Only the ordinance missing. So I checked Macross Zero Episode 1, just to figure what I need. That‘ll be two AIM-9 and six AIM-7.

Then a blurry memory came up. I remembered what I wanted to do and why.

The GWH kit only has two AIM-7…

urgh…

I wanted to 3D print the missing four. Hahahhaha

I‘ll finish what I have for the F-14 and add the missing ordinance later.

Mhmm… Maybe a FUJIMI Macross Zero F-14 rebox? That would be possible too.

@SteveTheFish nice builds!

@Rock Defo the 5grand VF-1.

VF-19A almost done. Only some clear parts missing and the small barrels left and right.

Not my best build, but I am satisfied.

Edit: and done. Second kit of April done. It was a long journey though…

Maybe I‘ll get a better picture tomorrow.

3 hours ago, Big s said:

That’s a cute lil Harrier. And seems like you’re getting a lot of use out of that portable airbrush

 

And this is one I’m eagerly waiting to see the end results of

Yeah… the Harrier is super small. And done btw. First kit of April

So far I finished at least one kit per month this year.

the vf-19a is on the finishing line. I sealed it. The coat needs to cure and then I will glue the pieces together.

7 hours ago, Big s said:

Yeah, but that’s kinda to be expected. The markings are also a different set for those that wanted someone other than Roy or Hikaru, but that’s just recolored decals. Now people can do the Kakizaki vs Queadluun Rau diorama 😞

That is dark man…

but, yeah. I expected that as well. I have a kakizaki Hasegawa VF-1 already. Was thinking of a simple DYRL Max theme this time.

Got this one here now:

Just a rebox of the first one, but this time with water slide decals.

Had this in the mail today:

And yes, it has the Macross Display stand in it.

here the fold booster parts and FAST packs.

Went to the hobby store with the kid again.

We got this:

I never build a Minicraft kit before. So I was eager to try it. Looking at the UK flag I was expecting a pile of rubbish. BUT, it was okay.

The kit is super small, it has some nice details. The quality is mediocre. There are seems everywhere.

CLAMPS!

The raw build.

The kid wanted to help mask the canopy.

he did a few patches. Then he wanted to Airbrush the primer as well.

And almost done:

While building this, a box arrived with new stuff

I wonder what they will be doing... so many wishes...

@Rock & @pengbuzz maybe next time

Edit:

going to „no step“ country soon…

Decals take ages man.

@Rock great one!

I started panel lining mine and am reminded that I should have recarved the VF-19A panel lines. Stuffs not sticking properly, but sticking enough to give a nice effect.

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

The 1/72 YF-19 Battroid's details looks good I might say.

... but I wonder. If I cut that one up and rebuild it in fighter mode, would it look like the Hase YF-19? This one looks a bit... (no fat shaming here) bulkier, or is it just me?

57 minutes ago, Big s said:

I’m not sure if it’s a big Macross thing since Max is known for doing a bit of everything. As far as wave the big ones like Ma K and Votoms and I’ve seen him work on Macross as well. I’m hoping for more Macross, but I don’t think this news is really gonna be a huge flood of Macross kits from Wave. I’m sure they have stuff they were already thinking of releasing.

mhmm ... okay.

Well, the VF-171EX Armored Version and the YF-29 are in the pipeline.

On 4/2/2024 at 1:31 PM, Anasazi37 said:

Saw some chatter about this on FB. It seems legit, but you never know when it comes to news on April 1st. If legit, I wonder what impact this will have on his ability to design and produce high quality Macross kits. He seems to be keeping his Max Factory contact information and his profile says that he's still working at Good Smile, which is interesting. He might be spreading himself too thin. I hope not. I'd like to see more high quality kits. You know, like the 1/20 Strike Battroid VF-1S we've all been waiting for....

Nope ... real. I expect even more Macross stuff from wave now

8 hours ago, pengbuzz said:

Do you use decal solvent, such as Micro-sol?

Tamiya Mark Setter.

Fiddling with the VF-171 Alto Custom.

Canopy masking; All time favourite.