ChristopherB

Amazing job your valkyrie looks better than a store bought Yamato!  This is definitely a model kit and not a toy, which should be obvious.      Your weathering is spot on, not too much or too little.

NightmareB4Macross

"Hi Chris,

Will this list separate the official licensed products,  GK licensed from BW, GK unlicensed (bootlegs or 3P) and straight out recast bootlegs of official kits and unofficial kits, and finally 3D printed unofficial products from many individuals in production.

It just gets so confusing nowadays that many of us would like to know what is “official” and how we can better support true Macross/BW products.

I know I am guilty of buying recasts sometimes without even knowing until it’s too late. For example, I bought a 1/48 UD Kit years ago from a seller who stayed the product was official, but late came to discover it was an e2046 release. 

All the parts are well done, but I was really hoping for the original."

Excellent questions, I appreciate your interest and please let me know if you any free time to assist.  There is a Google Doc that can be shared with you so any contributions made will be added.  I've been contacting known collectors to get their inventory list and/or pictures so I don't miss anything.  Quite a few members have been really helpful, and for the first time we have a picture of every Macross kit Carl Hoff owns, and that's around 200.   I've also gotten some very nice lists from Shawn and great pictures of his massive collection.

Another goal was to get a list of releases from Macross Members such as Captain America, MSLZ22, etc.  I contacted EXO (Plastic Cretins) via his FaceBook Page and Messenger, but never heard back.  He and I were friends here on MW, but he hasn't visited since 2017 it looks like.  Does anyone have any contact with him to get a list of what he made?

Next has been deciding upon the categories, this is what I came up with:

1.) Brand: (Alphabetical)
2.) Series: (TV/DYRL/Frontier/Etc.)
3.) Scale: (Small to Largest)
3.) Model Name/Armor Type: (VF-1/VF-171/Strike/Super/Armored/GBP-1/Etc)
4.) Character/Livery: (Roy, Hikaru, Cannon Fodder/Etc)
6.) Mode: (Valkyrie/Battroid/Variable/2 Type)
7.) Material: (Plastic/Resin/Vinyl/3D Printed/Metal Coated/Etc) 
8.) Notes: (15th Anniversary/Clear Version/Deculture/Event Only/Wonder Festival/Etc) 
9.) Release Year(s):

I understand and agree with your concerns about buying original kits.  First priority will be to documenting official plastic/resin/vinyl kits, as well as 3D kits from known manufacturers since they are technically model kits.  That's why I contacted Plastic Cretins without any success.  Lastly I'll do my best to include recasts with them clearly marked as not being originals. 

In addition to the list, we'll also need files saved showing the kits  box art, contents and hopefully how it looks built.  All saved to folders under the manufactures name, then sub folders by scale, type, etc.  That will allow the MW Model Section to be modernized and updated.  Please let me know if you have anymore questions/comments.

Sincerely,

Christopher  

Greetings NB4M,

I'm sorry, but what is your name again please?   Just so I don't have to keep using NB4M.   

You and I were messaging, last discussion was in September about your personal Macross kit collection list.  If you've made any progress, please let me know.  

Please reply to this message at the new thread I created, because this one was only for 1/72 kits.  You've asked some great questions, which I'll do my best to answer here:

Thank you,

Christopher  

Thank you for the information, I was able to obtain this Hasegawa set recently.  Did anyone collect releases from EXO of Plastic Cretins?  I would like to add that information to the Macross Complete Model List.

Great job, I love the details and good luck with the competition!  

I appreciate you extending the deadline Brett so there's more entries.  

Everything is looking really good John, it's cool to follow along and see how you design your projects.  Thank you also for making it possible for overseas customers to order directly from RTKF.  Yes, a standing Milia with a form-fitting flight suit would be awesome if time permits at a later date.

That looks really good, excited about your project!

Thank you for the compliments, and I'm glad you like it.  Here's some battroid pictures showing off the improved joints and a really nice display stand.  I have to say, this kit does a nice job of looking good in all (3) modes:

Hello,

When was the first or last time you've seen a Macross resin variable kit built?  (10) or more years ago perhaps.   Personally, I've never seen anyone build the Yellow Submarine 1/100 VF-1S Strike variable.  So, I figured it would make a nice challenging and very rare entry to the RTFK BITComp! 

Blue Roses Strike full variable resin kit built by Tom Kleban and assisted by yours truly.  Decals custom made by Anasazi37 with much appreciation.  Joints recently strengthened to permit better posing, etc.   Please enjoy and let me know what you think. 

By the way, I'm looking for pictures of Macross variable kits built by MW members, so if you have any links please let me know.  I'll be adding them to my Macross Complete Model List project.

Sincerely,

Christopher 

If anyone ordered a 2nd set of kits or a solo order and would consider selling/trading please contact me. 

Unfortunately the arrangements I made to purchase the kits fell through, but it won't happen again.

Thanks in advance. 

Amazing collection nB4m, have you posted pictures somewhere showing all the Macross items you own?  Very cool customs too.  

Looking good, I've enjoyed the discussion, pictures and commentary!

Thank you to everyone that has posted pictures of Mike's kits!  

Wow, that is really impressive, thank you for the pictures!

Looking really good, I'm happy you're working on this project!  I'm definitely interested. 

Much appreciated for the update Mike, would be cool to still see the FAST pack armor set created by someone for your 1/24 valkyrie.

Thank you jvmacross.  True Bolt, with the accessibility of 3D printing now, I hope we'll see more people create these rare designs.  

Does anyone else know where to get Macross II designs in kit form, to include 3D prints?  (Besides of course the Bandai & B-Club VF-2SS/VF-2JA & Gigamesh.)

http://www.macross2.net/m3/macross2/macross2-index.html

I've only found them from one source with 1/200 scale being possible for the Destroids.   Of course it's nice to get the powered suits in 1/100 or 1/144 scale to display alongside various model/resin kits.  

A friend of mine is currently working on the Meltrandi Powered Suit & has done the Destroid Giant Monster amongst others.  He primarily focuses on smaller scales, but perhaps with enough interest something larger will be produced.

If you're interested in learning more, please consider joining:  The Mecha Factory on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/130296881050548/

Hmm, I've never seen anyone post the 1/72 Monster alongside other Macross valkyries/destroids of the same scale.   The last one was also a 1/60 scale valkyrie if I recall correctly.  If I can ever find one of Mike's Monsters for sale again, that will be my goal.    But, thank you for offering to use your 1/60 tomahawks.  

Wow, he did an amazing job. congratulations!  Do you have any other built 1/72 Macross kits to post alongside your Monster so we can get a size comparison?   Besides the obvious that it's freaking huge.  haha

Very nice display cabinets!  That's is some serious dedication to drive 8 hours back and forth.  You must have a pretty big truck and drove very carefully with all that fragile glass.  I'm guessing that they came disassembled and you had to put them together.  Post one shelf at a time as you fill it, and then the final version if you can so we can follow along.  

Yes, please update the pictures and I will add this to the Macross Complete Model List.

It's great to see them compared, thanks and congratulations.

Latest additions to my collection! I appreciate you looking and let me know if you have any questions/comments.