Thom Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I bought this as pre-order when it first came out, and finally got around to it. Its a really sweet model, great on detail, both in what you see, and the planning that took it from someone's thoughts, to my modeling table! Here are some pics. Alto himself - http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...=AltosVF-25.jpg His office - http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...AltosVF-253.jpg The cool head unit - http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...AltosVF-252.jpg And pieces - http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...AltosVF-255.jpg http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...AltosVF-254.jpg Right now, this is still the mock phase, just making sure all the pieces fit before I take it apart and break out the airbrush. I know some will put it straight together, but I think it will benefit from a coat of white. I just can't get past some of the plastic 'swirl' effect on the surface. While I was watching episode 12 again, I noted how the VF-25 changes from tandem to single seat and back again. I put this up to the transforming characteristics of the technology, then thought, 'why not make it a two seater?' I have a 1/100 scale Gundam on the sidelines and its seat and pilot are just about perfect. Lucky!! The figure is just slightly smaller, and the size difference is hardly noticeable unless you compare side to side with Alto. So, here it is, tandem seat VF-25 - with Ranka!! http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...nt=DSCF9271.jpg http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...nt=DSCF9270.jpg http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...nt=DSCF9269.jpg These next pics are test fits, and i'm noticing the tendency to be somewhat floppy. That could probably tighten up with full assembly, but I'm going to be putting some tabs here and there. http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...nt=DSCF9274.jpg http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...=DSCF9273-1.jpg http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z156/Th...nt=DSCF9276.jpg And yes, I know the wings are upside... Good thing they're not glued yet... Anyone else find it odd that a 1/100 scale Gundam figure is just about even with a 1/72 scale Macross figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwin3060 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Theres a well noted problem with the pilot figures-- more like 1/90 or 1/100 than 1/72. Nice adding Ranka in! Did you check with the canopy for clearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 good idea, looks very promising dude, keep it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Looks Bad ass so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 Well, there size problem is my benefit!! As for canopy fit, there looks to be more than enough head room, so - full speed ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwin3060 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Nice... have fun with your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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