e_jacob77 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 (edited) HI all, In the link below it takes you to the 1/72 customs gallery, and at the bottom of the gallery page there is a yf-21 turned into a vf-22...... Where could one get the kit to turn the this valk into a 22... edit: Forgot to add link.... link: http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/toys/m...customs-172.htm Edited March 17, 2006 by e_jacob77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 There is no conversion kit to turn the Yamato YF-21 into a VF-22. If I recall correctly, the member that made that conversion did the following work: - 1) Cut gunpod shape holes in the leg bay cover panels, so the gunpods would fit in fighter mode. 2) Removed the paint from the cockpit canopy, so it is all clear. 3) painted the toy a lighter blue with white trim. Obviously, he also sculpted the new face, but I'm not sure how he did that or what he used. You can try PMing the member to ask him more details. His name is cahosgtx, but I think he is not very active on the forums. I should note that although the custom looks nice, it's not a totally accurate VF-22 as the canopy and leg bay cover panels are still not totally accurate to the lineart. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_jacob77 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi all, So if one used a fast pack 21, cuz of the idea that the gun pods with stow there as designed, work better?? About the canopy I though that buying a hase 1/72 fighter from hlj.com and using that to make the more realistic look of the canopy.... The only thing I am unsure of is the head, I don't think I could make one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I once looked at the idea of using the Hasegawa VF-22 canopy on a Yamato YF-21, but the size, shape and angle of the bottom edge of the canopy is all wrong. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_jacob77 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 (edited) Hi all, I know that there are members who could cast and make me a head for the 22, but what about the clear plastic canopy, anyone know of a person on here that could do both or just the canopy?? Thanx Graham, now i'll have to study the canopy of the hase 22 better now! Any ohter hints that would make the valk look better would be cool!! edit: grammar..... Edited March 17, 2006 by e_jacob77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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