CaptRico

On 1/20/2024 at 11:07 AM, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said:

I didn't look around (yet) to see if this was shared on mwf:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MacrossFanCentral/posts/2068754156818667/

wish there was a HD version of the video, that way, I can pin down the transformation sequence.

Made the Red Bioroid in LEGO. Tried to keep it in scale with my Hovertank MOC:

 

I've actually been building Veritechs/Valkyries in Lego since I was a teen. And as of now, I actually have a Veritech Hovertank fully transformable into all three modes and poseable as a lego moc. But right now, I'm currently in the process of upgrading the design and color scheme to match an actual military design. These pics below show my current militart-style moc-up for the Hovertank MOC, and as of this writing, I've purchase all the parts I need to build it IRL, I'm just missing a few key parts which I'm currently waiting for arrival.
Like my SV-303 Vivasats, I built the Hovertank moc in Bricklink Studio:

On 6/1/2023 at 12:15 PM, PointBlankSniper said:

i've been on the fence about the draken, but would really like 262Ba in Mirage's colors, with a redesigned fully foldable sword and storage compartment for it in the shins, even if it needs to look a little ugly

anyway, here's a random guy's perfect transformation lego rendition of the 303 while we impatiently huff that hopium

go to the tweet and see his self replies for more images in each of the 4 modes

First off, Merry Chritmas, Everyone!

Anyways, I myself have attempted to build a full Lego MOC of the SV-303 Vivasvat over a year ago in Bricklink Studio when I first saw images and video of this craft.
I made mine to migifigure scale, with Hayate Immelmann's azure blue colors, using affordable lego parts in actual Dark Azure Blue.

Now, because there weren't any clear close-up detailed pics of the Vivasvat at the time, I had to make guesses on how the transformation would work into all four modes. For the body that makes up the head and torso, I made the transformation work with technic lifearms to wedge the cockpit and back-wings together, and hedges to fold the nose cone and under-plate underneath the cockpit module. Even though the big gun turrets are actually behind the head until, I made them part of the head's "hood" that folds up in Battloid Mode. You can see how the torso parts transform in the final photos.
Everything else is the same, with the arms folding into the sides of the body, and the back-wings w/ boosters folded to the bottom with the lower arms, and the large legs and wing-thighs folding into the back part of the wing-span. I personally do love how the "X-wing" and Gerwalk modes came out.

The only problem I have with the overall design is the wing-thighs being "too long/big" making the Battloid mode look awkward from a side-view. I plan to rework the design in my next re-build.

The final photo is are five SV-303s all in available Delta Squad colors, Dark Blue, Dark Red, Dark Azure, Green, and Orange.
If anyone who builds lego mocs in Bricklink studio wants a copy of the io file for the build, just reply.
Merry Christmas!
 

After seeing Bernard-Chan's "Macross S" concept art for his own Valkyrie designs, I would just love to see a Macross series/OVA that focuses on Man Vs. Machine, like Gundam does - maybe have "different factions" with different Valkyries representing those factions, like seen in Bernard-Chan's work on ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/uzuki

On 6/4/2023 at 7:47 AM, BlueMax said:

Cautiously optimistic. Since it is Sunrise, hopefully there will be a refocus back to the Mecha. Mecha has played a distant 3rd fiddle to the idols and love triangles long enough.

Shoji Kawamori for the VFs and Kazutaka Miyatake for non VFs. Yoko Kanno for music. Kawamori should take a break from directing. 

Main concern is the possible “Gundamification” of the VFs though.

"Gundamification" of VFs? I say bring it on. It can be the ultimate Crossover, with the both themes of Man Vs. Machine and the Love Triangle and Culture being merged. It be both interesting and new to me.

6 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Be sure to read the rules for the for sale/trade subforum. Any posts violating the rules will most likely be deleted by the mods (possibly after a warning).

Moved to "Where to Buy"...

Bought both of these from an anime store in Michigan back in 2007.

After holding on to these for 12 years, I've decided to sell off these two old 2001 plastic 1/65 scaled Bandai Valkyries - the VF-17S Stealth Valkyrie and the VF-19 Fire Valkyrie from Macross 7:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192904824615
&

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192904822438

Both toys are in good condition, and have both their gun pods and instructions. Only the boxes are old and torn. I was wondering if anyone out there wants to take these two off my hands? =/

1 hour ago, borgified said:

Post it in "For Sale/Trade" thread.

You need at least five posts in various threads before you can post in the correct place. 

Done.

Moved topic here:

MOVED HERE:

On 4/7/2017 at 0:57 AM, M'Kyuun said:

I generally don't post my own stuff, but I thought I'd share some pics of my VF-4. I originally built this in 2011, and have modified (improved) it over the years to the state seen here. I built it in the dark blue and grey colors primarily b/c that's what I had the most of, and b/c I generally like how they look together. I figure this is an urban defense model, so the colors make more sense.

This model is particularly special to me, as it represents an achievement that I tried to accomplish for over twenty years: make a transformable jet with LEGO. I didn't want to do the VF-1 b/c there are quite a few of them on the net; the VF-4 is one of my favorite valks, and it lent itself nicely to realization with LEGO. Hope you guys like.

Lovely design. Do you have an LFX file for Lego Digital Designer? I would love to try and built one. You have instructions?

15 minutes ago, Devil 505 said:

On top of that, there's been over 50 issues of the official MLP comics, and that's not counting the spinoff issues.

On a vaguely related note, has anyone here heard of Them's Fightin' Herds?  It began as an MLP fan game before the makers got a cease and desist from Hasbro.  Now, Lauren Faust herself has been working with the group to remake it with an original plot and characters.

Yeah, seen progress on Them Fightin' Herds. Good character design, and good story setting, from what I read on their site. I'm just waiting to see when the game will officially be out.

54 minutes ago, kajnrig said:

This place has a MLP thread? That's... unexpected. I'd have thought any fans here would have taken their fandom to EQD or something.

Speaking of fandom, what's the state nowadays? I stopped paying close attention after season 3 or so (after season 2 if I'm honest with myself), and completely after season 4. About the only thing MLP I still indulge in is the FimFlamFilosophy abridged series. I hear it's up to season 7 now? And there's a new Twilight proxy? And some new princesses? I remember the good old days when there were only two and they were gods...

Yeah, during season 5, I think, Twilight & the Mane6 had a nemesis name Starlight Glimmer, and at the end of the last episode of S5, she became Twilight's "student" all the way through season 6. And at the end of Season 6, Starlight, along with Trixie & Discord, manage to turn the Changeling Hive into good. Except for Queen Chrysalis, she escaped. Oh! and during Season 5, the Cutie Mark Crusaders got their Cutie Marks.
IDK what S7 going to do, other than Starlight graduating from being Twi's student, and William Shatner guest staring in an episode. Season starts up on Arp. 15th.

59 minutes ago, Mazinger said:

CaptRico 

Ah yes, I referenced it often when I was coming up with my own Spartas.  Nice one.

Glad you approve. I recently update the hovertank MOC to make more show accurate, but I have yet to take any pictures. Once I do, I'll show you want I did.

AND, since I could not find anyone doing up a ATAC-01-SCA Spartas/Veritech Hovertank, I had to do one up as well. Comes w/ extra parts for Yellow "Generic" Veriant, and space gear. Pilots are Dana Sterling, and Louis Nickles:

My "deluxe" take on MaxVF1's valkyrie MOC of the VF-1J Hikaru, w/ extra parts for super pack, and VF-1D two-person varient:

11 minutes ago, Devil 505 said:

And on a similar note:

Epic. =)

Wow! my topic is still here?
Well, at least that counts for something.

I found a good Robotech/MLP crossover on FIMFiction:
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/62299/robotech-a-new-world

Now if only they can do a Macross crossover.

Favorite character?

Max Jenius/Max Sterling.

Enough said.

My first impression of Star Wars rebels - not bad, but not actually worth my time.

When the light saber came out, I was surprised they had Kyle Kataarn doing the old-school style of fighting. It kinda makes it feel like the original trilogy of sorts. But at the same time, I was hoping he would off some killer moves like the Jedi in the prequels. Well either way, the show is just not worth my time. Maybe only when there's nothing else on, I guess.

Sorry.

I'm building up a revamp of VF-1Max's moc-ups, utilizing the full 3-jointed legs for the Gerwalk-Mode. I'm just waiting on a few pieces from a store on Bricklink to complete it.

FINALLY! =3

Guys, I look these up on eBay, and they go for lile $400-$700. @__@;

Just got finished seeing the remake, and all I can say is while the special effects are topic notch, the story, as with any remake, sucks. The original was a million times better. Hell, even the synopsis for the original book was better than this.

1 out of 5 stars.