GMK
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Well, mine has landed in Australia. Should arrive this week.
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Boo on the backpack. The Master File incorporates the USN/USAF methodology of grouping series production into “blocks” within a variant. In the real world, this practice goes back to WW2. An example could be the F-16C, it could be further distinguished as a Block 30, or Block 32, or Block 40 etc. The specific characteristics of aircraft by block differ. The Master File books on the VF-1 rationalised the differences between SDFM & DYRL VF-1 by saying that the SDFM were early block aircraft (Block 5 rings a bell), and the DRYL VF-1 incorporated differences (instrument panel, controls, seat) as they belonged to a later production block. I’m considering building a VF-1 and ascribing it to a later-than-SDFM production Block, but not quite at DRYL standards, if that makes sense?
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All just modelling “challenges” - but, yeah, I get it. May just use the Macross Master File methodology and build a block that crosses over between the Block 5 (SDFM) & Block x (DYYL?).
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I think @tekering is referring to the gaps on the inside/inboard top of the intake, where the top and side don’t intersect quite correctly. I’m hoping that the intakes can be built “open”, as well, but can’t see the intake turbine face parts on the sprues that have been shown.
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@tekering - again, thanks for your pics to date. It does look impressive. Could I trouble you for a pic of the muzzle of the gun pod? Cel-shading this as Hikaru’s VF-1J or a CF VF-1A is starting to sound appealing.
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I’m looking for the old-school pics of cel-shaded cannon fodder VF-1, preferably in Gerwalk mode. The Macross Mecha site has one pic, but only the left three quarter view.
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Does the Gerwalk look as though it can be finished without using the Super/Strike parts?
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Yep, starting to regret my purchase.
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Ouch -you’re not joking! Thanks for posting. The position of the A’s laser looks waaay too far forward.
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@tekering thanks for the overview. Would you mind taking a pic of the A & J heads?
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A set of separate heads paired with pilots would be sweet.
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This just in from AmiAmi: Subtotal: 32,980 JPY Shipping: 15,600 JPY GST: 4,858 Grand total: 53,438 JPY That is to Australia via EMS.
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Lovely work in an excellent scheme. Did you paint up the ordnance, yet?
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Good points & rationally argued. That said, the rationale underpinning your point doesn’t seem to take into consideration expeditionary operations as part of a coalition, or to meet alliance commitments that occur outside domestic or near-domestic airspace.
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With cost being a major driver, I can see Gripen NG getting a look in. Typhoon now has a higher unit price than the F-35A, reportedly.
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Furniture?
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Plamax Blog: https://plamax.exblog.jp/29793871/ Sadly, it’s only referring to the Masterfile on the VF-1 Battroid.
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The blog shows CAD of a VF-1A battroid....hmm.
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Made some progress on my Tamiya 1/16 Abrams that I’m building as an Australian vehicle. Used a custom masking service to get vinyl masks made. Results so far have been promising. Still some cleaning up to do.
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That VF-1J is stunning! Love that scheme.
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Had a spot of “expeditionary modelling” this week. Helped a mate to paint a show model for a major trade show. Just like being a specialist. Provide the list of equipment, level of preparation, and book a time - turn up and it’s ready to go. In my defence, the model was bolted down and couldn’t be moved. Plus, I’d never used that airbrush & compressor before.
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Done some surface prep:
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Print done, cleanup to come:
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Printing continues apace...
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Backpack done...
