Valkyrie

Those look awesome! I'd love to have a couple of my own. Any chance you'd be willing to share the STL files? My Makerbot hasn't been seeing a lot of action lately

As for manufacturing, I'm thinking resin would be the way to go. Print one at max resolution, sand out the steps a bit, and mold it up. The bases can be cast in ordinary resin (I like Smooth-On's SC-321), but the arms would need something stronger. I'd probably go with Task 2 for the job.

A few new VF-1 variations (VF-1L) and FAST Pack variants

FAST pack variants, you say? Anything on the VF-1SR and its FAST packs by chance?

Well, I don't have the CD, but I do have this...

I've got all 3 volumes on vinyl. And I totally forgot I had them until I saw your pic!

I don't want to step on any toes, but i would be open to the possibility of either purchasing the pattern for a reasonable price, or just offering casting service.

Does SSModeler own the pattern at this point still?

I have plenty going on, so again don't want to step on any toes, just would like to get my hands on one without building a new pattern if possible....

mike

I gave the masters back to SSM a while back. Work has been keeping me way too busy for most side work, so I'm pretty out of the casting biz...

No idea if SSM has gotten a new caster to take on the project. Couldn't hurt to ask John if you could do it!

Wow, that's pretty awesome!

Which printer are you using? And where did you get the 3d model?

Gabe Q had one for sale at MWCon. Not sure if it sold, though. Hit him up and see if he's still got it.

For the first time in 10-ish years, I'll be there!

Consumer printers like the Up or Makerbot will definitely make it much more affordable to print. It'll take more work to smooth out the parts, but it'll definitely be worth it.

Clear filament will indeed be fine for the landing lights and such. But you're better off vacuum-forming the canopies. But you can 3D print vacuform 'molds' and get someone with a vacu-former to form the canopies for you

Wow, how'd I miss this thread??
I also got started in 3D printing a couple months ago when I bought a Makerbot Replicator 2. It's more expensive than the Cube, but the max resolution is better (0.1mm), and you're not limited to using their filament cartridges. It only uses PLA plastic (unless you install a heated build plate), but it seems that printing in ABS is much more tricky anyway - especially at 0.1mm resolution.

As for 3D software, that's my big challenge right now too. I have a background in 2D drafting with AutoCAD, so I bought a student license of AutoCAD 2014 on ebay (less than $20!). But I'm finding that 3D autocad has a pretty steep learning curve...

There's already a resin kit of it, you know. The Musasiya 1/72 VF-2SS came with a set of three of them.

I think I still have some of them around somewhere, in fact...

Thanks guys. I was afraid that was the answer I was going to get...

So I got a 1/60 VF-1J kit from HLJ the other day, and I was kinda surprised by some of the colors Yamato went with. The white parts are a pretty bright white, compared to the off-white on my DYRL VF-1A Hikaru (the only other 1/60 I have). And the feet and intakes are a sorta green-ish shade of gray.

I'm guessing this was meant to make a TV colored valk, as opposed to a DYRL one (which I would rather have). So I'm wondering, would make any difference if I bought the VF-1A kit instead? Is that one DYRL colored?

I'd take $60 for it. And you're in luck, it comes with a little launch arm as part of the stand!

Seriously though, the launch arms are out of my hands at this point. I've had no time to cast since I got a new job 9 months ago, so I gave all the masters back to SSM.

I've got the 15th anniversary version of the VF-4. Same valk, different base, no figure

Thanks guys, I hadn't realized just how crazy the market has gotten... I ended up buying one of the VF-1J kits on HLJ. I think it'll make my project easier in the end, anyway.

Now I just need to figure out where to get a set of boosters without spending stupid amounts of money on them...

I'm looking for a used v2 1/60 VF-1. Any type, any condition, broken or not. The cheaper, the better

I also need either a set of FAST packs for it, or just the main boosters

PM me and let me know what you've got!

Awesome, thanks! I just ordered one. Here's the link. Only two left in stock!

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BLJS-10184

NCSX is the only place I know of. Definitely reputable, but no idea if there's a cheaper option

http://www.shopncsx.com/macross30gingawotsunaguutagoe.aspx

Still looking for one... seems to be sold out everywhere

If anyone's interested, I've got a brand new Platz 1/72 Mave I'd trade for one

I managed to get Alter's Hammerhead Rafe, but I can't find a Mave anywhere... HLJ was sold out of them months before they were even released.

Anyone know where I can get my hands on one?

The revival of this thread got me thinking how much I want to build mine... And as I told Mike when I bought mine, if I could choose any variation to build it as (including super/strike, etc), I would choose a normal VF-1J in Max's colors. But the kit only has an S head.

So that inspired me to start building this, out of laser-cut acrylic and Apoxie Sculpt putty

It still has a long way to go, but I think it's taking shape pretty well

Sweet!!

Gah... not good. I do hope they were shipped with tracking and insurance.

Can you just send us the resin, and ship the joints when they arrive? It's been 9 months since the last installment, and I need my fix!

Well, crap. But at least it isn't any cheaper than the one on SSM is.

Sorry to keep you all waiting. It'd be done by now, if it wasn't for the base mold that came out weird. I'll be pouring a new one in the next couple days.

Yea, I did a quick, half-assed build to bring to the show. I'd post a pic myself, but I only brought my iPad with, and I can't post pics here with it :/