Iceblue106

Any updates? Need to feed the addiction lol

Nice to see you back in the Biz there Tudra, keep the pics coming!

Hello fellow Macross addicts, I was recently surfing the web looking for reviews for the new unpainted 1/60 VF's when i came across some interesting pictures. Has anybody seen these or know how to go about preordering them? please let me know. i also included the Yamato site as well. (be sure to check out the photo zoom option on the right hand side of the Yamato link) Blue http://www.yamato-to...il.php?gid=1842

Ah ok well thats not as bad as i was thinking it would be. I went the EMS route (via PayPal) and based on what you both confirm, I'm thinking i will see this valk sometime mid November than. Thank you both for your quick response and for your info as well. Blue

Hello all, I was just curious as to what kind of experiences fellow members have had with the wait time for orders made to HLJ. I have recently "Pre ordered" the VF-1J unpainted 1/60 scale valk and to be honest, I have no idea how long it will take to receive the order. I normally order my toys off of e-bay, so this is actually my first time dealing with HLJ. Any information or feedback would be most appreciated. Thanks, Blue

Just curious if you have made any more progress with this build? Did you ever decide on a paint scheme? Blue

Hey EXO, I've been out of the loop for a little bit but I do hope all is going better with you. It looks like MWCon was a hit, (I wish I could have attended) and I was just curious if you had an update for us regarding our orders. PM me with the info if you like. Thanks a bunch and am still excited to receive these much anticipated (and needed) accessories for my valks. Blue

EXO, These accessories look amazing!! count me in for at least 2 sets!! PM sent. Blue

Hey there Yeti!!! Long time no talk. I'd be interested in 1/60 scale vehicles. So if/or when you decide to go with the build, include me in so we can talk price. Blue

I don't remember where I saw it, but i had thought there was another 1/250 scale fighter that I didn't see in your collection. It was a VF-1A Max with the zentraedi uniform paint job....It may have been a custom but i could have sworn that it was being sold as part of a box set. Anyone else know of which one I am referring to? Blue

Awesome work Ron!! You never fail to amaze me with your work and attention to detail!! Keep us posted Blue

Flak, I love the "Ghostriders" tail decal you used.... It was actually my first F-14 squadron I was attached to way back when I was in the Navy. Anyways excellent job on the model and again great choice of decals. Blue

Hey Chowser, I too had the Vexar and Axoid versions, my first however was the Orbot (camo VF-1D) I never owned the Orgus version though. Anyways here's a picture with the names of each. Blue

Hey Carl, Did you ever get a good scan of the decals from anybody? If not see if this one works for you. (sorry about the ink splotch though) Blue

I had one of these as well in my youth....I cant help but shake my head and laugh even today at the fact that they put the legs on backwards and didn't bother to change the picture on the cover art.(notice the ventral fin location is to the back of the legs instead of up front where its suppose to be, and also notice the intakes are not facing forward either) Blue

Hey Max, Just wondering if you had any progress or updates to this build? Blue

Ya I think I would rather settle with customizing a 1/60 scale "hawk" versus shelling out money for a smaller scale version. I also agree that actual damage/real damage is the best way to go. I had previously a thread/forum in which I was customizing a 1/60 hawk with LED lighting and the likes however it seems to have "disappeared" from this site during the move. I may have to re-post it again along with the updates.

I have to agree with Kanata about the search ideas...look everywhere possible, however if you do consider his idea of citadel paints, I would have to agree that they were wonderful paints to work with and also have a verity of washes, brushes, and tools for your hobby needs. If you go this route here is a link to the games workshop website which allows you to order these items online. Again hope it helps. http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/landing.jsp?catId=cat410002&rootCatGameStyle=paints-tools Blue

No problem Mickyg!! PM me if you have anymore questions that I may be able to help out with. Other than that keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing this build progress. Blue

As a matter of fact I have seen the aggressor scheme before and you would be correct with your statement about the cockpit being the same. I don't have any real life pictures to help you but I have a mother load link that should be far more helpful than any real life image. Enjoy and let me know if this helps. (note at the bottom of the link it gives you the option to visit the first 3 sections as well) http://www.hyperscale.com/features/2001/f14constructiondwa_4.htm Blue

Glad I could be of some assistance!! I think the possible issue here is that this site has been around for over 10 years and because of this, some questions are redundant. If the questions pose as being redundant than fellow members don't find it necessary to post replies to help out. Don't get me wrong, I am sure this isn't the intent of our fellow "good hearted" members, but I find it to be a normal occurrence. Again this is only an observation on my behalf, but one that can be seen by many. Prime example: this post has had over 70 views and yet I am the only one who has taken the effort to help out. (even if it wasn't completely usable information) Blue

Hi MickyG, I've done some actual paint applications to F-14 tomcats durning my time in the Navy and after some research I have found a link for you that is compatible with the actual paint colors I used on the aircraft. The tomcat specifically had a interior green color fabric for the seat cushions, instruments and majority of the cockpit area where painted in either a semi gloss black 27038 (instrument black), or flat black 37038 as mentioned in the link. (Exterior) Tactical paint schemes of the time were in shades of gray ranging from 36321 (top) 36375 (sides) and 36440 (bottom) Here's the link: http://www.simmerspaintshop.com/page-RGB-colors-USA.html Hope this helps you out some and I look forward to seeing your finished project. Blue Also I included some pictures that may help (with exterior colors) sorry no pictures for interior

Hey there Kelsain, I have a hobby shop I use that is local here in Cali but they also have an online site and I believe the can ship you products as well. Granted this shop is for the most part a hobby train shop, it also carries a wide verity of materials such as plastic models (aircraft, tanks, and ships) and the materials you mentioned as well. (plastruct/evergreen sheets, I beams, H beams, rounded pipes, square pipes etc.) On top of that they also carry a wide selection of tools for hobby enthusiasts (pin guages, clamps, precision drills, various x-acto kits, sculpting tools, glues of all types, and many other resources. I am not a hundred percent that everything can be shipped to you but at least its a venue that you can look into. Here is the link and I hope this may be of some help to you. http://www.reeds-hobbies.com/ Blue

I agree with most..definitely go with the Gnerl...we need more Zentraedi love here lol.