mechaninac

Pretty damn gorgeous looking. What are your plans for it?

Thanks for the compliment; it's always encouraging when others appreciate your work. As for plans...I don't really have any. The entire model you see is a parametric Pro Engineer assembly, and pretty much incompatible with any other software (I think Solidworks is an exception) unless I convert it to a "dumb" solid such as STEP or IGES formats, or export it to OBJ format for CGI applications; this is what I may eventually do. However, Pro E's OBJ converter leaves much to be desired as it creates some very funky surface triangulations, and requires extensive downstream clean-up to make the file an optimized mesh; if I ever do this I may yet release the model publicly. Another idea I was contemplating was to export an STL and make an SLA model of the thing in something like 1/35th scale; but getting free time and/or space on the company's machine is a difficult proposition at best.

Sergio

PS.: Your pilot looks great, but IMO the helmet visor should be larger towards the bottom. Other than that it's awesome.

Thank You for that Alpha Shot! Man I have been looking around for some good detail of one of these in a line drawing so I could model it out. Once again thanks a bunch!

Just need to find the Beta Fighter now

You are most welcome. As for the Tread/Beta...good luck ; I've never been able to find anything even close to usable anywhere.

Oops! the attachment didn't take...Let's try this one more time:

hellohikaru, where did you get that Legioss/Alpha?

And more importantly, do you have more views and/or bigger versions?

Phyrox

I made it myself  based on several pictures and the tiny profile at Morgenstein's mospeada site.

I have an updated version coming. I planned the top view but haven't done anything about it yet as i am quite busy.

Sorry for hijacking this; but since I have a multi-view drawing of the alpha that some may be interested in, I thought I'd post it here (this drawing is derived form a poor 3 view picture I got off the internet that someone scanned from an old Robotech magazine or the REF Field Guide Book). I don't know if it's entirely accurate, but it's as close as I was able to get given what I had to work with:

And a multiview. The model is not yet finished, I still have to add a lot of small details here and there, but it's close.

And here is a rear shot...

*BUMP*

C'mon guys, let's post some stuff!

Your wish is my command...or...You asked for it!

Sorry bout that guys - I wasn't trying to show off or anything, I just believe in educating the masses!

Fulcy, no need to be sorry. I too tend to elaborate on things I'm passionate about; information is never a redundant thing, and it enriches everyone's knowledge. My remark was meant as a joke, a bit of sarcasm, not a complaint or put-down. If I was misunderstood, then I should be the one to apologize.

I'm also interested in one or two standing pilots.

I've been wondering about this for awhile. Hasegawa has releaed plenty of Macross VF-1s and will soon produce Macross Zero Fighters ("Eric Cartman's" voice: Sweeeeet!); they've also made Macross Plus and M3 related models...BUT NO VF-11s YET . What do you all think? Will a definitive 1/72 version of the Thunderbolt ever happen?

Ah, common misconception - rubber IS a resin (resins are polymerized synthetics that are used to make plastics). What you want to ask is what durometer urethane resin he is using - a lower durometer (say, a 30 shore A) would be very flexible, allowing people to bend them into position to put into the cockpit...

Now you're just showing off... ...but you're right, inasmuch as synthetic rubber is indeed a resin.

What makes me laugh is that custom looks way better than that 'official' product I posted next to it.

I'm still chuckling...

You ain't kidding. About the only things I can say look a bit better on the MPC that on Yamato's 1/48 (ducks head in anticipation of rotten fruit targeted at my head ) are the hand sculpts.

In my opinion, it's a custom (a damn good one). Look at the forearms: The new VF-1J has the TV styled, fully cored-out elbow section, and this 1A has the current DYRL forearms.

Alright, one more update on my Orguss Ishkick model...almost there. For those interested, I'm using IRII's 1/48 (more like 1/60 judging by the pilot) kit as reference with added detail extrapolated form the box art. Eventually I'm going to convert this to LW so that I can texture it properly and obtain "realistic" pictures, but for now it'll just have Pro-E colored surfaces.

Rodovan, that looks absolutely fantastic!

For you Orguss fans out there here's a small update to my ISHKICK model. A render instead of screen-cap this time. Any comments welcomed.

Moderators, since this thread is not labled "Mass 'Macross' CG project", I thought that this would be as good a place as any to display my work; however, if it is felt that anything other than Macross should be posted elsewhere just let me know and I'll start a new thread.

Careful, he's quoting the Gamestop preorder dates and in an earlier post he steadfastly held onto the October dates Gamestop quoted no matter how many times people said Toynami had delayed the Alpha's til next year, eventually requiring an official HG rep to set him straight....

Cyc

what cyc said, that kid doesn't learn.

That is why I put in the disclaimer that the info was subject to change...

Hi all. Just saw an entry on RT.com concerning the upcoming Alpha/Legioss release dates: Alpha MPC dates - Blue 2-20-04, Red 3-26-04, Green 4-30-04, Shadow 6-25-04. As with anything Toynami, this will most likely change; nevertheless, its good to have a time frame to work with.

And the mostly finished ishforn-ishkick engine module that mounts on the back:

Here's Ishforn's Sensor Array:

And here is the leg for both Ishforn and Ishkick:

Oops, forgot the picture. D'oh!

After looking at all the great models by all the talented artists to this thread I thought I would add my own bit of work. I know it's not Macross or even Mospeada, but I felt that Orguss could use a bit of love too. I've been playing with these off and on for some time now and thought I had enough to post. Unlike most people here, I'm not using a 3D animation program; these things have been created in Pro Engineer.

Comments, encouragements, tear-downs, threats of excommunications, confused drunken ramblings...all welcome.

First off: Ishkick

I was looking for Gundam paint markers and came across to different types of gray markers; what is the difference between the fine point Gundam Sumiire Gray Paint Marker & fine point Gundam Gray Paint Marker.

The regular (old style) Gundam Marker has a hard tip reminiscent of a Micron pen. The new Sumiire(?) has a fine point felt tip.

How do you unclog a micron pen? I used a few before, and it got clogged so easy, and I just can't figure a way to unclog it. It is disappointing as it is quite expensive.

I've never had a Micron pen clog up; I think you mean a mechanical (Rapidograph) pen with a internal ink well ($12.00+ just for the nib). Those things work great until they gum up and then you either have to clean them in an ultrasonic vat: or, absent one, take the nib out of the pen body, remove the ink reservoir and let hot water flush the nib clean or soak the thing in alcohool. Once that is done you need to blow from the back to make sure that the tip is unobstructed. In the worst case scenario you'll have to dissassemble the nib which has a body, drum with needle and a plastic retainer; once that is done you have to soak, dry, blow untill clean...and good luck getting the needle back into the tiny tip cylinder hole without damaging it.

You can buy Micron pens at any Arts supply stores. They are available in different thicknesses and a few different colors. Their advantage over mechanical pens is that they are self contained and easy to use, whereas mechanical pens have an ink reservoir and nib that tend to get clogged easly, and are a pain to clean; also their inks do not flake off once dry (indian ink or equivalent for mechanical pens sometimes do). Micron's disadvantage is that the ink will rub off and smudge even after it has cured so that if you ever try to clean your Valkyrie with a damp cloth you run the risk of messing up your panel lines.

As for Gundam Markers...the fine points are .04" thick and available in black, grey, and copper brown. If you'd like to give them a try you can get them at Gundam Shop or Gundam Store and More. I've used them on all my 1/60s and have had no problems and think they look fine, but that is just my opinion...and if opinions were worth anything they'd be sold and not given.

Hope this helps.

Edit: Here is a link that may be of help too: Best way to do panel lining....? - topic in the "How to" forums

The VF-1 was named after the XB-70 Valkyrie Super Sonic Bomber of the early to mid sixties, which in turn derived its name from Norse mythology (the Valkyries were super-natural maidens who roamed battlefields and carried the spirits of slain warriors deemed worthy to Valhalla where they would await to be called back to action at Ragnoroch (spelling?).