GutsAndCasca Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 (edited) Fighter mode pics are in, I didn't do gerwalk, and I'm not in the mood to take this sucker outta' the box and transform it again. Check me back in a year or two and I'll be turning out better lookin' stuff. I'm thinking I'll spray it with a lusterless clear. For now, it's got a lotta' shiny gloss because the thought of any decals scraping off this thing scares the HELL out of me. Edited May 27, 2006 by GutsAndCasca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 VF-1 2NV Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Alright tonight I finished my Minmay Guard - almost. I still need to do the heat shield and the gunpod. BUT, I got excited and decided to post some pictures pronto. I want my 4th custom to be better, so gimme' your constructive or mean cricitsm! Sorry, no gerwalk or fighter pictures yet, it's 11pm and I'm about to head to sleep. Don't laugh too hard, here they are. 402109[/snapback] Nice. SHouldn't it be a vf1s instead of a vf1j. . I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 (edited) The very 1st picture I ever saw of a Minmay guard hasegawa kit showcased a VF1J MG. So I actually thought the MG1 was suPPosed to be a 1J, but later found out they're supposed to be 1S's. Since I've been dreaming of owning my very own 1/48 scale MG1 ever since, I decided to try and make it a bit like the photo I still have of the hasegawa kit. I'll post the hasegawa photo tomorrow at school where I have cable-speed instead of dial up. NOTE: When I make my MG2 next, it'll definitely be a 1S. Here's the photo of the MG1 I first saw - Beautiful, is it not? (Mine doesn't come close, I know) Edited May 25, 2006 by GutsAndCasca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosWarrior Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I think it looks good, nice work! ChaosWarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die, Alien Scum! Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Wow, that turned out really nice! Great job, GutsAndCasca! The only thing I would do differently is to put a matte finish on it since it's a bit glossy right now. Other than that, it looks awesome. One day I'll be brave enough to try something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jardann Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 That thing looks great and I really like the scheme on the VF-1J! No way you'll get much bad criticism for that work. I would second the idea to use a satin or matte finish after you're done with the heatshield. I'm not sure if it's the pics, but your panel lines look kind of purplish too. I like that too. Makes them blend in a little and be subtle, but still visible. Did you use decals from Devin (Anasazi)? Now show us some fighter pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinjo Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I guess I also need to add in, I'M NO EXPERT. So maybe I'm not even allowed to be posting in this section? Apologies if that's the case. 402109[/snapback] None of us are experts. There are a few outstanding builders around here, but they are the exception. Excellent work, very clean. The shine does take away from the illusion of scale. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 That thing looks great and I really like the scheme on the VF-1J!No way you'll get much bad criticism for that work. I would second the idea to use a satin or matte finish after you're done with the heatshield. I'm not sure if it's the pics, but your panel lines look kind of purplish too. I like that too. Makes them blend in a little and be subtle, but still visible. Did you use decals from Devin (Anasazi)? Now show us some fighter pics! 402210[/snapback] Yes! I got my decals from Devin. Really nice decals, by the way. Worth every penny now that I'm jus'about done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 looking good,...looking real good. damn it looks bangin. i wish i had more balls to take on a real custom but alas i have raisins instead of plums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 looking good,...looking real good.damn it looks bangin. i wish i had more balls to take on a real custom but alas i have raisins instead of plums. 402236[/snapback] Yeah right! I've seen some of your customs and they're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNor Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Nice work, that sceme is just not my cup-o-tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 Nice work, that sceme is just not my cup-o-tea 402634[/snapback] Really??? I think the MGs are the coolest things I've ever seen. I guess I'm just in love with the concept is all. I soooooooo wish I could get my hands on the original model kits for these. Either way, having a 1/48 MG is the sh-t! Took a lotta' hard work, and of course I screwed up some things it being my 1st "real" custom job... but I'm still happy as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNor Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Yeah man, don't get me wrong, thats some quality work sittin there. I wish i could customise like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) Yeah man, don't get me wrong, thats some quality work sittin there. I wish i could customise like that. 403331[/snapback] Believe me, you could do much better if you were to try, I'm sure of it!!! I don't think it's that great of work, 'cuz only a couple of people have commented at all. By the way - the heat shield has been finished! I just haven't taken pictures. But I really appreciate the positive feedback; it makes it less scary to try out my next custom. Thanx again! ---Bri Edited May 30, 2006 by GutsAndCasca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Its a great custom. i've thought about doing this but havent the courage to try it yet. or the time either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Nice work, Brian! Of all the sets I make, the MG1 Strike is probably the most difficult to work with. How well the custom has turned out is a testament to your skill. Are you going to customize the armor and RMS-1 nukes to match? It would be a shame to have that part of the decal set go to waste.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 Nice work, Brian! Of all the sets I make, the MG1 Strike is probably the most difficult to work with. How well the custom has turned out is a testament to your skill. Are you going to customize the armor and RMS-1 nukes to match? It would be a shame to have that part of the decal set go to waste.... 403808[/snapback] Thank you very much Devin! A compliment coming from you is a high compliment indeed. Put a smile on my face! Yes --- I plan on doing the strike armor, but for the mean time, I only have one extra set to work with, and I plan on using that for the MG2, since it's more essential to the model. Money's a bit too tight right now for an extra set of armor, unfortunately. But rest assured, those decals will not go to waste, they are way too cool to let sit around! Thanks again, Dev! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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