maxjr Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) Hi, everyone. I started this project way back in 2004, after working on it on and off for around three and a half years, my very first marcross model is finally done! I chose to paint it in a low-visibility scheme instead of the original one. I didn't do any weathering since I like models to be clean and neat. I replaced the original HUD part with a piece of thin clear plastic sheet. I also added a Wave h-eyes for the projector lens. Edited November 9, 2007 by maxjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maxjr Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Here are some WIP pics. Photo-etched seat belts were added. The emergency ejection pull handles were made by a thin brass rod. The part in the green circle was Kotobukiya's option parts. I fill the gaps around the head with some styrene strips. The intake covers were extended with styrene strips. The airbrake was thinned and holes were drilled. The magnet method to attach the fast packs was learned from wm cheng's post. I scatch built this part with 0.3mm styrene sheets to replace the original part (green circle). The insides of the burners were detailed with thin styrene strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjr Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) The land gears and gear bays were also detailed using thin styrene strips. A lot of puttying and sanding needed before painting All the panel lines and rivets were deepened using hasegawa's modeling scriber. Edited November 8, 2007 by maxjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpaint22 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 That's one very nice model and I also am a fan of clean looking models. All those extra touches really make your model stand out and the low vis looks great also. Congrats on a top looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttt Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Congratulations on a top model. That really is some good work there and I hope you don't mind but I am going to blatantly steal some of your ideas. Cheers, Berttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007-vf1 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 It looks better than a well made toy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Looks Perfect! And your improvements are very valuables and useful. I'll have it in mind .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baronv Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Whoa, great job for your first Macross model. Very neat, clean and detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jardann Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Awesome job on that! The small additions to the gear bays and doors makes a big improvement. I'll have to try that on my next built. Very smooth paint job too. I look forward to seeing some more from you in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Even though you didnt do any weathering (my favorite thing) I dont think you need it on this one as it looks great. The greys make it look like it might be dirty and weathered. The little touches are excellent and I would love to know more about the ones not covered by others here at MW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ce25254 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 The part in the green circle was Kotobukiya's option parts. Looks great, wow, what cockpit detail! Do you happen to know which set provides that jet/handle thing in the green circle? Is it plastic or photo-etched parts? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy007 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Great looking model. fantastic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkstar00 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 This' how I want my models to look eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 What can I say that hasn't been said? Simply brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 maxjr, Wow......that's it. Just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapetang Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Nice! Love the clean look. Awesome job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfinger61 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 very, very, very, well done!!! Ashton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjr Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Congratulations on a top model. That really is some good work there and I hope you don't mind but I am going to blatantly steal some of your ideas. Cheers, Berttt Honestly, most of them aren't really my ideas, I "stole" them from the Apr 2004 issue of Hobby Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjr Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Looks great, wow, what cockpit detail! Do you happen to know which set provides that jet/handle thing in the green circle? Is it plastic or photo-etched parts? Thanks! The tiny little round thing is from a Kotobukiya option set called "vernier nozzle III", link They are plastic and come in different sizes, the smallest one fits right with the macross kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ce25254 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 The tiny little round thing is from a Kotobukiya option set called "vernier nozzle III", link They are plastic and come in different sizes, the smallest one fits right with the macross kit. It looks like you also used these on the jet/handle located near the wing root ? (I guess these things are actually called vernier thrusters? I always thought they were some kind of handle! ) I wonder if they are the right size to use on a Hasegawa VF-1. Has anyone tried this? I have the photo-etched parts set, but those nozzle parts are still flat. Did you fabricate the "handle" to go over the top of the Kotobukiya nozzle from styrene strip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 It looks like you also used these on the jet/handle located near the wing root ? (I guess these things are actually called vernier thrusters? I always thought they were some kind of handle! ) I wonder if they are the right size to use on a Hasegawa VF-1. Has anyone tried this? I have the photo-etched parts set, but those nozzle parts are still flat. Did you fabricate the "handle" to go over the top of the Kotobukiya nozzle from styrene strip? I got some of these for my 1/55 valks and I have all the smaller ones for spares so my VF0 WILL have them implanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanJovv Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 wonderfull work the clear paint is great job thanks for charity your picks whit us regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjr Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 It looks like you also used these on the jet/handle located near the wing root ? (I guess these things are actually called vernier thrusters? I always thought they were some kind of handle! ) I wonder if they are the right size to use on a Hasegawa VF-1. Has anyone tried this? I have the photo-etched parts set, but those nozzle parts are still flat. Did you fabricate the "handle" to go over the top of the Kotobukiya nozzle from styrene strip? I used a total of 4 nozzles on this kit. No fabrication was needed for the handle, I just glued a piece of styrene strip in the middle of the nozzle. I think they will fit the vf-1 as well but not 100% sure since I haven't bought any other macross models beside the one I just finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Any chance you could post scans of the relavant pages from Apr 2004 Hobby Japan, I dont have that one and Im sure that there are plenty here you dont eaither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 A-M-A-Z-I-N-G and a mayor props for having such patience to take 3 years to carefully do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjr Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Any chance you could post scans of the relavant pages from Apr 2004 Hobby Japan, I dont have that one and Im sure that there are plenty here you dont eaither. This website already has the scans of the apr 2004 issue, and scans from many other issues as well.http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/magazi...an2001-2003.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechleader Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 NICE!!!! Great Job!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryuji Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Very nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 This website already has the scans of the apr 2004 issue, and scans from many other issues as well.http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/magazi...an2001-2003.htm Oh a few more have been added since I last looked. Still need some more modern ones though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Simply beatiful work. Your extra effort really, really shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Awesome work! The steel shafts/photo etch are a great touch! A lot of fighters (at least US/UK Air Force) fighters are pretty clean like that. - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojacko Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 its worth the wait.....clean and mean!! great work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codam23 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 just great I hope mine looks that good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy007 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 how did you get the panel lining so perfect? did you use a marker or a paint brush and let the thin paint run down the lines and then use thinner to clean up the excess? thanks, any info would really help as i am currently building the vf-0s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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