promethuem5 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I want to know what happened to that giant Destroid in THOR's pics!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 It would be a long and expensive exercise, I fear! At the moment I'm creating something about half that size, and it's already taken a lot longer than I estimated (not Macross). Anyway, I would really love to see Noyhauser complete his. I put it on the backburner while I did my small fleet of Suez aircraft.... but I guess I can move to finish it after I complete the Sea Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I want to know what happened to that giant Destroid in THOR's pics!? My 1/35 Spartan is in a box in storage for the last several years. My second to last company closed its doors to make stuff in Mexico. My last employer got slammed by the recession. Just started working again after being laid off for 8 months. Maybe I'll get the bug to finish it by this winter. I'll need help casting it if others want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 At the moment I'm creating something about half that size, and it's already taken a lot longer than I estimated (not Macross). I hope it is what I'm thinking of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 (edited) So I've started building my model. Its been a bit of a pain getting everything together. Its fragile enough that everything needs to be pinned, from the main assemblies down to the horizontal stabs. Its fit is a bit off too so its important to find what you feel is the best. I made the decision not to use the fast packs and keep it in the clean atmospheric configuration. I'm now doing assembly/painting. Since I'm using alclad I need to put down a black enamel base coat, which is what you see in these photos. Yet given the construction of engines, arms and fuselage, I had to paint the legs first so I can get them completely covered. Thats what you see. I chose a variation of a scheme of an aircraft I saw growing up. I didn't cover the legs up completely so there was a bit of spill over, but that can be easily buffed out. Edited October 15, 2009 by Noyhauser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Wow, that should be an interesting build. The Alclad finish should come up a beauty. I love the stuff. ...in other good news, I now have one of these in the mail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) hey Petar, I've got one that's pretty much built as far as the main body and wings are concerned, it's just in primer but I could take a pic of it if you like. It's the Club M version, personally I like the Retppu, the Club M looks kinda like a bird Edited October 16, 2009 by Grayson72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Any pics would be great! As for looking like a bird... what's wrong with that, I love birds I'm always intrigued by the difference between the two brands though, I don't think I've seen a build-up of a Retppu one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet101 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Does anyone know where i might be able to get hold of a resin 1/72 VF-11? Been looking for one for ages and hoping that hasegawaa might release one, but i doubt that will happen now they've moved up in scale for the macross plus valks. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Welcome to hell. Seriously, it took me a couple of years to find someone who wanted to part with their VF-11 resin kit. You will only find one on the second hand market. Ocassionally they crop up on ebay, one went for about $300 which I passed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinagami Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 petar, did u already bought ur vf-11 kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 About a week ago. Looking forwards to finally putting it next to my other Macross 1:72 model collection. Just wondering whether it will be 'inflight' or undercarriage out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Excellent I can't wait to see two more VF-11 build ups... As for mine, I've been working on it slowly. Oh and for your interest Petar, I'm co-building it with a RAAF Gloster Meteor mk8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinagami Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 LUCKY YOU! i've been searching around for this kit but no luck at all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 He he, I have the Hobby Base Retppu kit (rubbing in) and wanted to do a conversion kit, two seater ELINT or so but just never got around to it! Maybe if there is sufficient interest I can do a recast of it, now in colour of your choice with or without metallic flakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet101 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Recast you say? Well if you do one i would be in for 1or more depending on the price, maybe call it 2. Plus you can have my first born (when its born). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 He he, I have the Hobby Base Retppu kit (rubbing in) and wanted to do a conversion kit, two seater ELINT or so but just never got around to it! Maybe if there is sufficient interest I can do a recast of it, now in colour of your choice with or without metallic flakes! I haven't seen the HBR kit but I really like the proportions of the Club M kit; It looks sleeker than the YF-19. If you can give it the same treatment as the VF-4 (and I have some ideas on what you can improve) then I think It could be a dynamite model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinagami Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I haven't seen the HBR kit but I really like the proportions of the Club M kit; It looks sleeker than the YF-19. If you can give it the same treatment as the VF-4 (and I have some ideas on what you can improve) then I think It could be a dynamite model. same here, i would prefer the club-M version of the vf-11...if anyone's planning to do a recast, count me in for 2 sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinagami Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 petar, since u have the club-M vf-11 why not if u do a recast?....just a suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 The Hobby Base Retppu VF-11 fighter kit is actually more complex than the Club-M counterpart. Besides more pieces, it also makes use of ball joints to fit varous parts together, such as thrusters etc. I guees this is to give it a degree of maneuverability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 So would it be possible to see some pics of the Rettpu kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinagami Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 The Hobby Base Retppu VF-11 fighter kit is actually more complex than the Club-M counterpart. Besides more pieces, it also makes use of ball joints to fit varous parts together, such as thrusters etc. I guees this is to give it a degree of maneuverability. do u have any completed HBR vf-11 pics...never seen one. by the way how much wud u sell if u r going to do a recast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet101 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Well whoever does a recast of a VF-11 can count me as a customer, and if they do a VF-11B and a VF-11C i will also buy those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 A recast of the Hobby Base Retppu 1/72 VF-11 Thunder Bolt with Fast Packs would cost around $90-120 shipped. I can also recast the kit in various colour so far a metallic dark grey finish looks best, after that a bluish grey looks also quite nice! I will need at least 10 - 15 confirmed interested people to make this happen. I will also get back with the exact price in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet101 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Well count me as a confirmed buyer for at least one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 i'd like another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'd take one of those. You should create a new thread so it will be more visible to everyone instead buried on the second page of this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gato Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 A recast of the Hobby Base Retppu 1/72 VF-11 Thunder Bolt with Fast Packs would cost around $90-120 shipped. I can also recast the kit in various colour so far a metallic dark grey finish looks best, after that a bluish grey looks also quite nice! I will need at least 10 - 15 confirmed interested people to make this happen. I will also get back with the exact price in a few days. Sorry for the question, but I'm not familiar with his model. Would this be of the fighter or the battroid? I realize the "fast packs" description would imply fighter, but I don't want to assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowie165 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 +1 customer for fighter kit please Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahiachris Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'm in Hong Kong. How much will it be without the shipping charge if we arrange for pickup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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