vf_1s Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) Hi all: I have just finished the 1/2000 Yamato SDF-1 prototype resin kit. I have been working on this every night since I received the kit in February. I would like to take this opportunity to thank two person. First, my wife for letting me get the kit, and her support. Second, Tokyou Hunter for their help in getting the kit, and checking all the parts prior to shipping it off. Overall, I am very happy with the kit. There is alot of thought that went into the design of the kit. It is more complex compare to the Bandai 1/60 perfect grade kit. While most of the perfect grade are assembled in 2 pieces in every step (2-D assembly), the SDF-1 requires multiple pieces locking a multi angle in the same step (3-D assembly)to minimize the number of screws needes. Even as a mechanical engineer I find this impressive, despite a few error in the construction guide. As I am seeing more and more 1/2000 kit finishing up, and I am sure alot of people will be customizing their 1/3000 toy in the future, I just wanted to share with you some references I find, what detailing methods are more effective, etc. Due to the number of pictures, I will divide it up into 6 posting, here are the sections: 1.)Crusier Mode 2.)Attack Mode 3.)Macross City 4.)Detailing and references (and some how-to's) 5.)Mechanical modifications (to make the 12 pound kit more rigid for wooshing it around the house) 6.)opening scene (just for fun) 7.)size comparison (added later in P.3) 8.)large pictures (added later in P.3) 9.)Construction Manual (added later in P.5) 10.)1/3000 SDF-1 lightly weathered vs. 1/2000 SDF-1 customized (click on link below) http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=34511 p.s sorry for being so wordy... Here are the sections, enjoy! 1.)Cruiser Mode 2.)Attack Mode 3.)Macross City Edited January 17, 2011 by vf_1s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf_1s Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 4.)Detailing and references (and some how-to's) 5.) Mechanical Modifications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyarque Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Bah, I hate you..... Seriously impressed! Just jizzed in my pants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 ineffable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf_1s Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Opening scene (just for fun...) 6.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden Japan Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I am speechless.....You've done a hell of a job!! Simply AMAZING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cent Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Oh my God.. That is just a staggering amount of detail. Amazing work. Just unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Please bring this to macrossworld convention 10 in LA so we can see it in person. This is the ultimate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GU-11 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Looking at these pics is bittersweet. Sweet in that this is a masterpiece crafted with crazy skills and superbly detailed. Bitter in that I currently have either the skill, space or money to own one of these.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf_1s Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Looking at these pics is bittersweet. Sweet in that this is a masterpiece crafted with crazy skills and superbly detailed. Bitter in that I currently have either the skill, space or money to own one of these.... Thanks for the comments everyone! I am so glad you guys like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowyunskinny Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Kudos!!! *AMAZING* work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) That is hands DOWN the coolest thing I have ever seen in my life... :lol: Fantastic work my friend! Edited June 10, 2010 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 jaw dropping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMax Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Amazing! This is really a labor of love. Congratulations on completing this kit with everthing put in. This is really inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobizon Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Talk about attention to detail...unbelievable. My hat goes off to you, vf_1s. I can't even imagine how many hours went into it. I sure hope this thing ends up at the MacrossWorld Convention. I just have to see it in person. Bravo, vf_1s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negotiator Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Wow great detailing there. Congrats on a job well done. I'm glad a couple MW'ers were able to get this and go beyond what yamato had designed. ...btw, can I have your job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 This is the greatest thing I've ever seen on Macrossworld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Amazing detail, absolutely loved your how-to pics. This made my day and then some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizartar Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 OMG! That's incredible! Best paint job I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 This is sick, perhaps the ultimate 1/2000 SDF-1 customization. Your work should be on all the japanese model-kits magazines, simply amazing. I would have this masterpiece insured, very valuable custom you have there. I also like the colors you used. No disrespect for Kurt's work but his SDF-1 customization was a bit off, not much contrast as yours. And the vibrant colors you used for the Macross city is phenomenal. The other details are also incredible. You should receive a medal and trophy from Yamato for the best 1/2000 SDF-1 customization ever made. Best Macrossworld toy post in years. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homura Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 most wonderful work i've ever seen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 super amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Please make a Youtube video of this masterpiece in HD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrossnake Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 speechless..... It is just beautiful. With wonderful detail photos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 <---- (jaw hurts after looking at all those pics of that one-of-a-kind, super awesome SDF-1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smegalot Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 All I can say is wow. It looks great. And wow again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Someone get these photos over to Yamato so they can forward them on to Kawamori-san! Graham? Seriously, these are incredible pictures and an incredible effort by you! I'm seriously jealous of your skills, but in a good way! WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Whoosh ha ha lol. its not fair to have such an amazing piece and know it wont be duplicated for the less talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Can't find my jaw, damn, where's my jaw???? This IS THE ULTIMATE DYRL? SDF-1!!!!!! Brilliant work, a piece of art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Inconceivable! What an amazing build and modifications. Wonderful wonderful job! Love the comment on the stabilization wing; I would "woosh" that thing around the house until my arms were about to fall off hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 That is absolutely gorgeous, and I may get stoned for this, and even better then Kurt's build, especially with all those added little details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 OFMG! This has to take the cake by far and wide margins. This is an awesome DYRL SDF-1. This ALMOST make me wish I bought this at $2k. I said almost. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) Even in my better days, I couldn't make something like this. Since I'm here in MW, I NEVER felt so impressed, so thrilled. Man, I'm so jelous! This is a true Masterpice. As Takatoys said, your model should be in each and every Model-kits magazine. Congratulations from the bottom of my heart, and from now, one of my dreams is to see this beauty in person... in fact, if I were Miyatake, I would fly to your house right now. PD: Thank you for posting so many pictures, but if you could post a few bigger, it should be great! PD2: Why did you post this in the Toys section? This is a model kit! (even if it was made by a toys factory) Edited June 10, 2010 by cool8or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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