neptunesurvey Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Any news? 360020[/snapback] It´s sitting on my shelf grinning at me while I´m busy with another architectural model. Deadline for this is next Tuesday, so after I got rid of the mess and sanding dust in my workspace, I´ll get to the really important stuff again 360029[/snapback] This is great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Any news? 360020[/snapback] It´s sitting on my shelf grinning at me while I´m busy with another architectural model. Deadline for this is next Tuesday, so after I got rid of the mess and sanding dust in my workspace, I´ll get to the really important stuff again 360029[/snapback] So do you seem to be having a huge surge in Architectural projects where you are? We sure are busting out at the seams in Seattle. We are at the point where we have to "turn down" work. (What that really means is we tell the clients that we can't start working on new projects untill the middle of February. Which is true but has the nasty side effect of sending them elsewere.) It's really hard to find people who can do this work to make the crew bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 Cobywan I wish it was a surge, but it is more of the opposite. Here in Cologne there seem to be far too many architects but they are all struggling to get work, all they need is cheap little models for competitions. The big stuff goes to the big, more established workshops here, they really make money - I´m just 2 years in the business now and I still don´t get enough comissions to call this a fulltime job, so I can´t turn down anything at the moment. Maybe these models for the German Museum in Munich will get me a little reputation and more regular work. In the meantime, I take comissions for planes, ships etc. as well - not well paid but I still like it to work on different subjects. A pity that here in Germany there are not too many people into Mecha modeling, so, before I found MW, the Macross stuff was purely for my own pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Go Ahead, Honneamise!!! May the Force be with you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I wish I could work for myself too. I just don't have the dicipline to run my career myself. There are some advantages to working for a company. But there isn't really that much variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 I wish I could work for myself too. I just don't have the dicipline to run my career myself. There are some advantages to working for a company. But there isn't really that much variety. 360396[/snapback] Discipline is the key and it is sooo hard to keep, there are days when I can´t seem to start- another morning coffee, another 10minutes surfing the internet and - oops, half of the day is waisted. That´s why sometimes I wish I´d work for a company..... And right now I have to kick my own butt to get off MW and start working on the Ghost! I´ve ordered all types of thrusters from HLJ and I have to decide which ones fit best as the 4 smaller ones on the rear end.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Nah, working for a company means that you just collect paychecks, and that you didn't have the strength or the vision to have an idea, then make it profitable...Obviously, it's not for everyone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I wish I could work for myself too. I just don't have the dicipline to run my career myself. There are some advantages to working for a company. But there isn't really that much variety. 360396[/snapback] Discipline is the key and it is sooo hard to keep, there are days when I can´t seem to start- another morning coffee, another 10minutes surfing the internet and - oops, half of the day is waisted. That´s why sometimes I wish I´d work for a company..... And right now I have to kick my own butt to get off MW and start working on the Ghost! I´ve ordered all types of thrusters from HLJ and I have to decide which ones fit best as the 4 smaller ones on the rear end.... 362190[/snapback] Die cast molds seems to be easymoney in North Rhine Westfalia. The most modelmakers here are specified on rapid prototyping or industrial design models and gauge models. We have alot of work since ...well I work there since may last year. Can't remember when I had a day off since then(Christmas 5 days). And the Projects are never the same so I can't complain about boring jobs. Gosh some times I think wish I would be unemployed for some weeks (bad joke),so I could finish some kits or 1 of many scratch build projects. I also thought of starting my own bussiness,but not without the financial support of Mr.hard € for the machines and tools. Maybe I change the job again after 2~3 years . Hopefully for aviation testbed models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Nah, working for a company means that you just collect paychecks, and that you didn't have the strength or the vision to have an idea, then make it profitable...Obviously, it's not for everyone... 362208[/snapback] Was that intended as an insult or am I reading you wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Nah, working for a company means that you just collect paychecks, and that you didn't have the strength or the vision to have an idea, then make it profitable...Obviously, it's not for everyone... 362208[/snapback] Yeah, but on your own you also have to deal with all the buisiness stuff and marketing yourself and your product. I've known and known of several people who started a company to do what they love, but get so bogged down in the business aspects that they couldn't to the things they started the company for. I work for a huge company and get to do the engineering I want without much of the buisiness stuff getting in the way. There is also the benefit of a good and steady paycheck as you noted, but also great benefits. This is something that cannot be overlooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Nah, working for a company means that you just collect paychecks, and that you didn't have the strength or the vision to have an idea, then make it profitable...Obviously, it's not for everyone... 362208[/snapback] Yeah, but on your own you also have to deal with all the buisiness stuff and marketing yourself and your product. I've known and known of several people who started a company to do what they love, but get so bogged down in the business aspects that they couldn't to the things they started the company for. I work for a huge company and get to do the engineering I want without much of the buisiness stuff getting in the way. There is also the benefit of a good and steady paycheck as you noted, but also great benefits. This is something that cannot be overlooked. 363256[/snapback] If I could find a huge company doing something that I love I'd be in heaven. Right now I work for a huge company but hate what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 It´s great to be just creative but your idea needs get you enough money. Constantly having to worry about money forces you into compromises and in the end may kill creativity and all the fun. A regular paycheck and some spare time on your hands isn´t the worst thing even if the job is not the greatest - there´s always two sides... Well the ghost is looking more ghostly as work goes on. No overwhelming progress so far as I´m still not 100% sure of some underside curvatures, but I´ve been working on some other parts as well. This is the "cockpit" complete with slots for the stabiliser fins to fit in and with some panel lines and hatches done. The big business end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) I couldn´t resist adding some of these little round handling thingies to the model - it´s not lineart-conform but, if even cars and personal rucksacks etc. have them I cannot leave them out here! By the way does anyone here know what these things are meant to be? Lifting points for cranes? Or do they lock/unlock the structural parts of the machine for disassembly/parts change? Maybe both? Just wondering ´cause they are used so frequently in the Macross universe they must be more than decorative design features.... Edited January 26, 2006 by honneamise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 By the way does anyone here know what these things are meant to be? Lifting points for cranes? Or do they lock/unlock the structural parts of the machine for disassembly/parts change? Maybe both? Just wondering ´cause they are used so frequently in the Macross universe they must be more than decorative design features.... 364388[/snapback] I believe they are supposed to be RCS thrusters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger565 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 if I am not mistaken they are places to hoist the fighter or VF. They are clamps that allow for cranes to hold them up. If you watch The TV show, you will see Super VF-1S being hosited by a crane attacted to the clamps. But then That was my opinion. Nanashi? I know you know hehehe? Tell us what they are for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Less than Super Ostrich Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Regardless of what they are... they are almost mandatory on anything Macross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 if I am not mistaken they are places to hoist the fighter or VF. They are clamps that allow for cranes to hold them up. If you watch The TV show, you will see Super VF-1S being hosited by a crane attacted to the clamps. But then That was my opinion.Nanashi? I know you know hehehe? Tell us what they are for sure! 364404[/snapback] Ha! You´re completely right Ranger565! I had completely forgotten this scene but the moment I read your post I remembered I had seen this too. Thanks a lot. The RCS thruster theory might work from the look of it, but the non-flyable things such as destroids or maintenance cars have them too. There´s even a forklifter with one of these thingies, take a look at the Perfect Memory book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 They are dual purpose on Valkyries and spaceborn craft. (vernier/tie-down.) Thier sole purpose for ground/atmosphere based craft are as deck tie downs. IF you look at old aircraft decks you see the exact same shapes and those are used to secure vehicles to the deck. if I am not mistaken they are places to hoist the fighter or VF. They are clamps that allow for cranes to hold them up. If you watch The TV show, you will see Super VF-1S being hosited by a crane attacted to the clamps. But then That was my opinion.Nanashi? I know you know hehehe? Tell us what they are for sure! 364404[/snapback] Ha! You´re completely right Ranger565! I had completely forgotten this scene but the moment I read your post I remembered I had seen this too. Thanks a lot. The RCS thruster theory might work from the look of it, but the non-flyable things such as destroids or maintenance cars have them too. There´s even a forklifter with one of these thingies, take a look at the Perfect Memory book! 364415[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Freakin' sweet work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Front section. Those ribs inside the "eye" opening are a pain. This is the third attempt to get it right. Glued on plastic strips were too heavy and the glue is always visible at the small size, strips cut from old Star Wars stickers did not stick to the surface.... now I try strips cut from the sticker sheet of an old Tamiya 4WD car, they seem to work. The eye is from the engine intake of a YF-19 so this is a genuine Macross part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 (edited) The set of engines. I finally found matching parts for the 4 little ones, they are from a 1/48 Dougram Hovercraft and then detailed with some Wave option parts. I need to cut them back a bit but otherwise they look spot on. Edited January 27, 2006 by honneamise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Front section. Those ribs inside the "eye" opening are a pain. This is the third attempt to get it right. Glued on plastic strips were too heavy and the glue is always visible at the small size, strips cut from old Star Wars stickers did not stick to the surface.... now I try strips cut from the sticker sheet of an old Tamiya 4WD car, they seem to work.The eye is from the engine intake of a YF-19 so this is a genuine Macross part! 364777[/snapback] Dude that looks so awesome it's making me a little queasy just lookin' at it. OMG OMG OMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger565 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) LOL thats why I orderd 2. one I am going to start on soon as its in my hands, the other will sit on a dusty shelf so that I have extra. Had to delete my comment. Figured it was not approprate. Edited February 1, 2006 by Ranger565 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 That's me alright, although I usually speak in complete sentences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 I am looking at you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 mmmm kickasss mmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Been working on the side intakes/missile bays. A lot of shaping and sanding, especially because both sides have to look symmetrical. The right side is still a little behind so I only took photos of the left. With covers closed open covers: actually these are two different insert pieces to choose from. The open option will have four missile heads added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttt Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 That is one sweet chunk of putty. You are a bad man for making me want this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Excellent work ! i wish i could get this kit but im saving up for 2 big purchases. 1 is the 1/72 scale monster and the other is something you will all have to wait and see it IS macross related though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 honneamise, That really looks amazing. Looks like you don't need much more to complete it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bromgrev Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 The detailing is amazing! Will you be able to retain it all on the castings? I suppose the Ghost will have a lot more parts than the Oberth? Speaking of the Oberth - where are all the build-ups, you guys? You've had the kits for long enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 The detailing is amazing! Will you be able to retain it all on the castings? I suppose the Ghost will have a lot more parts than the Oberth?Speaking of the Oberth - where are all the build-ups, you guys? You've had the kits for long enough! 366655[/snapback] Yeah, show me. It´s the model kit that should gather dust on a shelf, not the box! Bromgrev the Ghost will have more parts than the Oberth I think (around 40) . The little details like panel lines etc. will be no problem to cast but those side intakes will be a hell I guess - never thought of this until I saw the finished part. I think it can be done but the mold will wear out sooner than the others so I will have to replace it more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Back end plate, has yet to sanded down to conform to the underside (model is upside down in the pic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Pretty details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Okay...I need this kit! Can I get on the want it list please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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