Kicker773 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 hmm.. i'm open to ideas, but how would this look like.. basically taping it onto a old yamato box is it? how about the texture and etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiriK Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 hmm.... the largest size paper you can print on without having to use a large digital printer is 12in x 18in i think so it may look a bit akward having the pieces cut and put together on a box.... i'd print it out on 12 x 18 glossy card stock, cut it out to the right size and use spray adhesive to attach it to a box... my ghetto and cheap plan... probably cost less than $5 to print all the paper.. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 hmm.. i'm open to ideas, but how would this look like.. basically taping it onto a old yamato box is it? how about the texture and etc.? It could be done decently with great care by spray mounting very evenly and cutting really well without getting bubbles or folds. hmm.... the largest size paper you can print on without having to use a large digital printer is 12in x 18in i think so it may look a bit akward having the pieces cut and put together on a box.... i'd print it out on 12 x 18 glossy card stock, cut it out to the right size and use spray adhesive to attach it to a box... my ghetto and cheap plan... probably cost less than $5 to print all the paper.. haha Of course it could be done that way very easily but would look pretty ghetto indeed. Well, could get around part of it by printing the 3 panels that are 14.25 by 14.627 on a large scale printer and then the other 4 panels on a normal scale printer. However to print on high quality paper with a high quality printer will still run a bit pricey. I can check to get some quotes for this. I can still shop around to see if I can get a better quote for a full color large scale print at 70" by 32" and hopefully find something that is a lot less than the first quote I got for $150. If any of you have local digital printers maybe see if you can ask them what they would charge for a full color print that size and report back? I have not given up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Back from the Dead! OK so I have found some online digital printers that can do posters in large scale. The best quote I have found is $74 to print (w/free shipping) the graphic as a poster and then you would have to cut it to fit over an existing 1/48 box. I suppose that if someone donated a box to me I could have it shipped to me and cut it to fit and spray mount on to the existing box and send to you but that would require shipping of the box to me (extra $) and then shipping of the finished thing to you (extra $). What do you think Kicker773 ? The site was www.digitalroom.com and I was quoting for 56x28 (there would be no wrap around to the inner portion where the plastic window is. So the graphic would end all around just before that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Sounds good buddy =). I'll try and find a good box somewhere..How would the edges look like I wonder? Will it cover the old edges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Sounds good buddy =). I'll try and find a good box somewhere..How would the edges look like I wonder? Will it cover the old edges? Some of the edges can be tucked in and unseen but some will have to be visible and so really good accurate mounting and cutting would be key. The only place where the edges will be a little bit unfortunately visible is where when you open the flap to see the valk inside through the plastic window, the edges from the three sides will be evident as we are not including that last flap (because it would bring the cost up to $91 at 71"x28"). Would you want the VF-1D or the VF-1D virgin Road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbeat Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 What about custom instructions? I'd pay over $20 for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madox13 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Yo make one for the Thunder Hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Yo make one for the Thunder Hammer Is this a commission request? But seriously there are enough of you that may want one that it may be worth it. At this point the biggest thing is my time investment. I did the VF-1Ds for Kicker773 for the kicks but seeing as how much time it did take.... it is not a no and it is not yet a yes but it would be a fun project. Possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) it is not a no and it is not yet a yes The worst part is when the girl tells you that when you think you may get a chance to score. Edited May 21, 2008 by misterryno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurascope Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 http://www.tfw2005.com/radicons-customs/re...pro-box-165889/ I made a repro box recently. Here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 http://www.tfw2005.com/radicons-customs/re...pro-box-165889/ I made a repro box recently. Here it is. Please tell us what is involved and what the costs are. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 http://www.tfw2005.com/radicons-customs/re...pro-box-165889/ I made a repro box recently. Here it is. Awesome I have been wanting to do the same for ages but due to not being able to get hold of good scans or box sources I have failed. The Deception version of the box would be a sinch to make with the source material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 almost there miriya.. a few more weeks.. and i'll have a valk for that box and a valk for display Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 almost there miriya.. a few more weeks.. and i'll have a valk for that box and a valk for display Will prepare final graphic file this weekend. PM me your mailing address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I have placed the order and am uploading the final graphic to the printer now. Here is a low res version of the final print file... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That's beautiful! I wish I had one of those!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That's beautiful! I wish I had one of those!!! That is beautiful! I wish I actually had a 1D to have a box like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That's beautiful! I wish I had one of those!!! $81.62 for the printing with free ground shipping (+ optional donation if ya feelin it). But it is just a large poster that needs to be trimmed and mounted to an existing box. PM me if you are interested. The file is all ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That is beautiful! I wish I actually had a 1D to have a box like that. Totally feelin you on that one. I cant stop thinking about the V.2 1/60 and how long it is going to be before I get it. I would love the Kurt custom though even more. One of these days.... DECULTURE!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I have placed the order and am uploading the final graphic to the printer now. Here is a low res version of the final print file... LOL! Kicker773, thanks for immortalizing my VF-1D on your box. Three of the VF-1D pictures featured on your box are actually of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 lol actually miriya was the one who picked it.. I know the sides and the front cover is mines =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 oh btw miriya the power in my neighborhood is back on.. =T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorawar_b Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 That's beautiful! I wish I had one of those!!! Good time for me to bring out my Capt A Vf-1d conversion and actually get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Aweome Job, Miriya! Just if you could remove the "Dual Seater Kurt Custom" I think you would have a better market. Instead of that phrase why not just put: Trainer Valkyrie also use the standard VF-1 font as on the other VF-1 boxes. If you do this, I am totally in for three but I would have to ask you to tweek the colors a bit for other stuff I have in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Aweome Job, Miriya! Just if you could remove the "Dual Seater Kurt Custom" I think you would have a better market. Instead of that phrase why not just put: Trainer Valkyrie also use the standard VF-1 font as on the other VF-1 boxes. If you do this, I am totally in for three but I would have to ask you to tweek the colors a bit for other stuff I have in mind. That is doable. What color tweaks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 That is doable. What color tweaks? Using a CF and Virgin Road color scheme. With new pics of of the colored artwork and the custom featured on the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Using a CF and Virgin Road color scheme. With new pics of of the colored artwork and the custom featured on the cover. Sending PM.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 By the way, the image above was compressed funny and looks oversaturated. The colors on the final version look much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impreszive Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 The creative talent on this forum has always managed to surprise me in the four years I have been here. Customs, boxes, art. You all really know how to support this series in incredible ways. There are some seriously special folks on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) awe shucks...... It is true. There are so many extraordinarily skilled members on the macrossworld forums, it is insane. From modelling experts, customizers, kitbashers, CGI artists, Photographers, Pose-masters (you know who you are), Sculpters, costume designers, writers, to programmers. Really a lot of talent. We could start a production company. Make our own macrossworld. Edited September 17, 2008 by miriya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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