cobywan Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 So I've been thinking of doing a VF-1 in 1/32nd scale. I've got a great source for a CG modeled Valkyrie lined up and I've just got some CNC capabilities finally worked out here at the shop. So what would people want for detail and how much would you be willing to pay? My problem is that I would want to go TOO far with it. If you've seen my test from MANY years back, you would know what I am talking about. Here are some shots of what I've done before. http://home.comcast.net/~cobywan/Templates/VFShells.htm http://home.comcast.net/~cobywan/Templates/VFscribes.htm http://home.comcast.net/~cobywan/Templates/VFfoam.htm And here is an idea of how far I'm willing to go for detail. http://www.nugalactica.blogspot.com/ I need a reality check. That's why I'm asking here. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 FINALLY resurrecting this project? I wondered what happened to the older version. This would be WAY too big for my collection and available space, but I hope all goes well if yo go ahead! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excillon Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'd like to see it. However I'm a coward, I like to see at least one build up thread of a kit before I commit to buy. Not that I doubt the abilities of the designer, but I doubt my own as a builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohawa Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Would it be a static fighter? Or could it be built as a Battroid as well? I would really like to see this happen. I think if it is in the three hundred range with tons of details I would but one or two. I think the Thunderhammer 1?48 project EXO did is a good indicator that people will be willing to buy a high end limited run. Looking forward to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Bigger is better. I'd be interested if I had monies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 after seeing your galactica build, I'd LOVE to see you take on the VF-1. I'm not a builder but I'd just love to see you do it, even if it is just a one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I forgot all about this project. I would go crazy with the detail because you do it so well. Pricing, I'll be willing to go up to $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeyondTheGrave Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 If i had the Cash to buy one I would. But out of curiosity I'd like to see the project completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 I might just go insane and do a one of a kind. I would love to put all the cutaway detail inside and have paper thin skins on the fuselage. Or in my imagination land interpretation, a completely brass or aluminum model. (I'll keep on dreaming on that one.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Wow Cobywan, that's simply beautiful. And it looks like you got the size of the nose about 'right'... they always look too small to me in many of the other kits. I know some of it is 'anime magic' which we always make apologies for but I'm all for sticking to the spirit of the anime. Love your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'd like to see you do it. I'd probably pay 300 buck dollars, but I'm sure there are people here who would be willing to pay way more for something this big and unique.....I'd pay more if I had more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm wondering whether having the 1/48 Hasegawa VF-1 *possibly* on the horizon will deter people from supporting this project. As nice as I know yours will be, I'm kinda hesitant to drop a few hundred on it for that reason. I think 1/32 is kinda big for me. I would love to see you build it though. I would be checking the buildup thread everyday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I think 1/32 is kinda big for me. You and I are not cut from the same cloth. I want one in 1/12 scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 1/18th is the scale you want. And me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 If you build it, they will buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 1/18th is the scale you want. And me too. do it! aluminum frame, anime accurate leg transformation swing arms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 1/18th is the scale you want. And me too. No, 1/12 is the scale I want. Don't tell me what I want. RX-78-2 is in 1/12... If you build it, they will buy it. True. True. do it! aluminum frame, anime accurate leg transformation swing arms! HELL YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm just saying 1/12 is a motorcycle scale where 1/18 is a universal car and aircraft scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm just saying 1/12 is a motorcycle scale where 1/18 is a universal car and aircraft scale. I'm saying it's a mecha scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodavan Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 go Coby go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Optional Strike pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 I don't think anything is going to happen with this. I will short list it for a personal project though. That way I can do whatever detailing I want with no economic concerns at all. I may need to model it myself in Rhino too. It would definitely be a good learning project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I don't think anything is going to happen with this. I will short list it for a personal project though. That way I can do whatever detailing I want with no economic concerns at all. I may need to model it myself in Rhino too. It would definitely be a good learning project. That's really too bad, but I hope you finish the project and share it with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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