Urashiman

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.

On 3/31/2024 at 6:01 PM, tekering said:

yeah ... the illegible is hard to read, but the katakana here is "sensaadoomu", so sensor dome?

Got my confirmation from HLJ. YF-19 with booster ships tomorrow

23 hours ago, Big s said:

Did you put a top coat on the decals after they were applied?

yep ... but the turpentine got through it too easily and killed everything. There are also other crazy methods when it comes to decals.
1. Gloss coat
2. Apply decals
3. Gloss coat
4. Sand decals, and carefully sand off the clear decal carrier foil
5. Gloss coat again

result: no small edges around the decals.

downpoint: it takes ages, so I am not doing it. haha

9 hours ago, Big s said:

I usually do the wash after decals and topcoat so the decals get the same weathering and panel lining as the rest of the kit

I‘d do that too, but I am super horrible at washing. Last time I did that killed my decals.

On 3/29/2024 at 9:51 PM, Thom said:

@Urashiman I remember! It may have subconsciously helped in deciding to build this one. I actually wanted a quick build for a model show coming up in a week. And, except for some fiddly construction, it has been.

That snow speeder is looking real nice, but don't poo-poo the VF-1 too much. She looks like she'll be a nice shelf queen.

Yeah. It has been declared accessible for the scion. He likes it.

Now on to the VF-19 front.

Paintjob done, gloss coat applied. Now it needs to cure for 24 hours. Then I can oil color wash it. Then decals after the wash.

@MechTech pictures were taken from around 1-2 feet away

@Thom I built one of these not too long ago

Another quick build today. I don’t think I‘ve finished that much kits in such a short time for long.

A star wars kit. Haven’t build one in years.

4 hours ago, Thom said:

@electric indigo All those little, exquisite little parts are sure to make something grand!

@Urashiman Sorry about the Plamax VF-1, but there are more out there to buy! As to the VF-19, I'm liking the blue. And that is master-masking!

 

For me, I don't know what I'm doing anymore! Every time I work on my model it changes shape again. I have no idea what it will be next!!

Those intakes look familiar…

Thanks a lot!

I mean, from far it doesn’t look too bad.

But I ordered more…

I decided to work a bit on my backlog. VF-19A.

Masking masking masking:

Airbrush airbrush airbrush:

Peeling peeling peeling:

YAY!

I decided that I am done with the PLAMAX VF-1. Botched… too man fingerprints and messed up paint job. I ordered a new one and will try again. No pictures as it is too embarrassing. The kid will have a new toy haha.

4 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

I hope someone tells them they have the wings collapsed.  

Hahahaha