TheElf

Man, I can't wait to see this thing assembled finally! Anyone know how they are going to paint and mark theirs?

Hi all, Just finished my latest SDF Macross work, Max training Millia up on the VF-1J.

Edit: Made some changes based Focker's feedback.

huh weird...I checked back to see if anyone posted in this thread and the site said there were no views! But you guys had replied! Sorry I missed this!

@ Lobizon - I went ahead and finished the Fuke/Rook piece. I already have all that Ref material and found it lacking in the detail I was looking for. Thanks though!

Check it out here..

http://leelf.deviantart.com

I've always wondered why mod builders and composite artists insist on putting the fast packs on the fighters in an atmosphere. Outside of the "Coolness" factor, they would make the fighters nearly impossible to fly in an atmosphere...

Is it just me who sees this?

Be that as it may, the video and mod work to put the Valkyrie in any game engine is always an effort that deserves the highest praise! Such things are never easy.

Amazing work dude!!

Concur, first thing I thought was min airspeed would be pretty high and tactically it would be a pig to fly, too much drag, but props to the modder for the effort! Probably a limitation of the host programming (Arma), no Space maps...

Does anyone have any reference material for the little markings that appear on Fuke's Ride Armor? In particular I am looking for the two little triangle markings on the front of her fairing right in front of the wind screen. I am working on a piece of fanart and can't for the life of me find any images ANYWHERE that are detailed enough to make out. They don't appear anywhere in the original animation...so don't bother looking.

Can someone help? I have a TON of ref material and have searched the web, but no dice!

Thanks in advance.

TheElf

you got it!

Apologies in advance if my work offends any of the purist's sensibilities out there....

Thanks Grape. The face is the most important part to get right. I spend half my time on the face the other half on the rest of the picture!

Hi all,

I've just updated my gallery in the Macrossworld Fanart section! Finally! Enjoy!

Bump for the awesome art

Thanks bro....

Haha, sorry about that. I was trying to think of a way to show I support artistic license, but not sound pandering. FTW seemed the easiest way.

As for the rest of the post, Veffidas has a very Zentradi-style grey hue to her skin and is the only Meltran off the top of my head who does. She shows that Meltrans aren't limited there. I think some of Chlore's fleet members in Fleet of the Strongest Women were greyish too, but very pale.

ahh, I see. Thanks for the clarification.

lol. My sister asked me what FTW was and I was like "you don't know what FTW is? GTFO! ... Don't ask me what GTFO is..."

I think I can figure it out ; )

Veffidas.

Either way, artistic license ftw.

What does this post mean? what is ftw?

Are you saying Mikimoto does a "kiddie porn" style? I don't really get that at all, but I guess that's just a matter of opinion. You've done some really good pics though. I wouldn't say they are in Mikimoto style at all. They do have more of a 40s-50s retro look, or more of a Betty Page pin up style than anything. The coloring is nice, except the green Star Trek alien "Snookie" girl (couldn't resist). Meltran women have normal skin color. If anything, maybe a bit pale from not getting any sun.

I exaggerate when I say kiddie porn, but I think he has regressed. Like I said before his character design peaked in the late 80's to mid 90's. His Macross the First work isn't my favorite. He makes minmei look like a pre-teen. As far as my own mikimoto "style", I really only meant the facial features. I REALLY try to stay faithful to his style in the face the rest is more my own style and I tend to favor normal looking female physiques, not the typical prepubescent look that seems to be in favor in modern anime...

What makes you say that Meltran women only have normal skin color? Why wouldn't they be subject to the same skin tones as the Zentran? Is it because we have never seen one on screen, or because of some other source? I used Breetai's skin tone on the Pod ace. I originally did have a pale "millia" tone, but decided to go the route of artistic license and do something new...oh well, can't please everyone ; )

but at the same time some of us don't care and demand you show us now that you've peaked our interest. Post some links!

So a link to my DA page is cool? If so I'll link that. Admins can take it down if necessary, as long as it is understood I asked first...

@ Frothymug: As far as "inappropriate" I suppose it would depend on whether this is PG, PG-13, or an R rated website. The one image I would put in the PG-13 category, but it has some suggestive themes. Other more conservative types might classify it as R.

here is the link. Lemme know. oh and feel free to comment on my DA page. I've found lots of great Macross Fanart and such here. Lots to look at.

http://leelf.deviantart.com/

Just out of cursiosity, what is the tolerance around here for Southern Cross subject matter, and more umm risque works? I have several other images that fall into these categories, but I don't want to push the limits of decorum on this forum.

And if they aren't welcome, can I post a link to my Deviant Art page for those interested?

Wow...wish I had ordered one of these...

GREAT work!!!

Thanks Skull6!

Well in terms of size they are realistic and proportional for the most part, not rediculously huge. THey just all look like their are wearing those 1940/50's cone bras, bringing them to an unnatural point, instead of a curve.

Well to be honest,I am a huge gil elvgren fan and pinup art in general is a huge influence...

Very nice work, look forward to seeing more. One minor crit though, the women seem in many shots to be a bit too conical in certain parts of their anatomy. That or the Macross has developed some new bra tech.

Thanks! Interesting that you would see that about my cones...I try not to go the uber ridiculous route when it comes to the female anatomy. Particularly these days anime tends to over exaggerate the development of certain parts of the female figure while under developing everything else.

First thoughts: Ew. Robowreck themed...... 2nd thoughts: HOLY F&*%ing sweatly testes, even the poor subject matter aside, those are GOOD ART. *waves hands* I command thee: You will do pics of Battletech! Maybe Star Wars or Star Trek... Derp.

Seriously, those pics were very cool, regardless of thier radioactivity.... especially the splash-on pic. I can swallow my distaste of Robotech to appreciate the art (and the effort for that art)...

Thanks for the props! Yeah I get the Robowreck vs Pure Macross thing. Without getting into the politics of it too much, I was just brought up in the Robotech vein, though I can appreciate both. Just don't read the descriptions, and make your own up (they are fluff anyway but I do it to put the work into a context).

As far as the Scratch One piece I just wanted to play around with a new scheme for the Alpha, and always felt For the Robowreck side of the house that some of those burning questions could be answered...like what would Max's Ship look like.

Very very nice artwork, keep up the great work!

And a belated welcome to MW, the finest troll sanctuary on the Internet

Thanks Lonewolf! Glad to be here and actually contributing.

Looks great. But Why is Snookie getting into a Qrau? LOL... JK...

ouch...I hate Snookie, but I see what you mean. My wife wears her hair like that, and neither of us is from Jersey (she does it with class). Just trying to modernize the the Mikimoto style a bit with going the way of kiddie porn, like he seems to have. I think his Character design peaked at DYRL and Flashback 2012...maybe Gundam 0080...

Hi all,

Long time lurker to the forum. Want to announce the opening of my Gallery here at Macrossworld. Take a look and feel free to comment here. ~Elf

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?app=gallery&module=user&user=11614&do=view_album&album=487

Hi guys, just a little update to cap off the week.

Most of the parts for installment 1 are done, and I just have a few miscellaneous items left, like the missiles. Shipping should begin in the next 2-3 weeks. Also, I just want to make it official that the Beast project is now closed, meaning that only the agreements that have been filled-out and returned as of yesterday will be filled.

I'll post again once kits start to ship so that you know when to expect your kits

Late to this party....long time lurker, but I know you work on a schedule Cap'n; curious if you are open to more orders? If so I'd be willing to donate the artwork for the box....