vf_1s Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Wow! What can I say that hasn't been said before?! It is truly awesome and inspiring. I am so glad that the good people here at MW are actually building this masterpiece and doing it great justice. I was pining away for this kit, but when I saw the price tag, I just couldn't even entertain the thought - I also thought that everyone who could afford it would just squirrel it away for investment and keep in packaged up. I am so glad that you all built it and did such a wonderful job at it and shared it with all of us! I am truly envious. Did you mention Cdn prices? Are you in Toronto? If so, I'd love to meet up and admire it in person. Thanks for the comment. It was an honor to be complemented by Mr. "wm cheng". However, I am in Calgary, not Toronto... Like I said earlier, to make it up, I will post larger pics later... Thanks again averyone! Very impressive indeed. Can I post this SDF-1 to other forums? I will need to upload a few selected photos in an external host for preview, with a link to this thread since outside people can't see the photos until they register on this forum. I can add a "vf_1s @ macrossworld" watermark to the photos before hosting. I think I will post on hkml.net, toysdaily.com and hobbyfanatics.com . Yes you may. In fact, please feel free to post it anywhere you like. I would love to share it with anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mancini Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) I've seen a lot of amazing stuff in the last few years of lurking on this board, but this is the check mate of Macross modeling. All those little 1/2000 Valks really complete the kit and give the Macross a sense of scale and weight. Edited June 15, 2010 by Vic Mancini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 That is right, this is the ultimate. The next custom that can surpass this one has to transform by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Loving it - two awe-inspiring builds of this monster in one month. Thanks for showing it off, vf_1s, because it's definitely a piece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I find this impressive, despite a few error in the construction guide. The guy that did the instructions was given one night to do the whole thing. I bet it's full of mistakes but blame it on the crunch. I wonder if they improved it for the second run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikaider Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Bravo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf_1s Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 The guy that did the instructions was given one night to do the whole thing. I bet it's full of mistakes but blame it on the crunch. I wonder if they improved it for the second run. I think mine was the second run. For the time he was given, I say he did a wonderful job then; for sure I can't do it in one night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hevangel2 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Wow... so much details. You should build a few Monster and put it on the chest as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyrox Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Muther Fukin' amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Incredible. You are an amazing macross fan my friend, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Trooper Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 VF-1S, you've even moved die-hard TV version SDF-1 fans to tears with this. Amazing job, my friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-18S Hornet Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 (edited) UN-freaking-belieavable, the time and effort you put into this is so awsome that I lost track of time. It's 12:32 a.m. and I was going to post some pictures on my thread until I saw this. Next to Kurt, You are the man. I was quite amazed that I kept making typos typing this response, Yamato should hire you and everyone else will agree with me on that. And should they ever hire you, please get them to lower the price for us. Edited June 17, 2010 by VF-18S Hornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hevangel2 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Wow! Just wondering, which city are you from? I am from Vancouver, if we happen to live in the same city, can I come and see it in person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail00 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I started crying at work when I saw this thing and then someone came to my cubicle and said hey man why you crying and I showed him why I was crying and he started crying and then someone else came to my desk and asked why you guys crying now the whole godam TELCO LAN group is crying Thanks a lot BTW awesome kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halonameis Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 with pic 22 it was almost like you knew that i was going to need lotion and tissues after seeing this, this kit is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermillion01 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I don't post very often but felt i had to after seeing this work of art. That is exactly what this is - a work of art. A truly amazing piece and i must admit to getting a little choked reading the praise from all of MW's master modellers. You truly deserve to have this featured in many many magazines. I think every visitor on MW should been MADE to look at this before proceeding any further into the forum :-) Has anyone sent this to Graham yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I just tried PM'ing Graham, but I get the message saying he can't use the messenger (Not sure why), I would like to think that he's seen this and passed the link to this thread to Yamato. -Kyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-18S Hornet Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 with pic 22 it was almost like you knew that i was going to need lotion and tissues after seeing this, this kit is amazing Now that is disturbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I just tried PM'ing Graham, but I get the message saying he can't use the messenger (Not sure why), I would like to think that he's seen this and passed the link to this thread to Yamato. -Kyp Pretty sure Graham's been having issues loading up the MW forums ever since the recent board upgrade. This is probably the main reason he disabled his PM's. Getting back on topic, it's really not the kit itself that is amazing; it's all the custom touches that vf_1s put into this that really makes this particular Macross stand out. The paint work; the ridiculous attention to minute details; all the sweet touches and light added to Macross City; the numerous little valks, launch arms, and signals added all over the place; the mechanical modifications that locked the cruiser mode into one solid piece: these are what made this SDF-1 custom AMAZING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMax Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Graham's inbox is disabled by choice because of the Yamato shoulders. He will re-open his PM box once he is ready to tackle the shoulder issues again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Hi Guys, yeah PM box still disabled. Lots of problems with my personal life at the moment and just don't feel like dealing with the 1/60 shoulders at the moment. Really sorry for those of you still waiting. It's just been one thing after another recently. Threw my back out last week and found out it's much worse than I expected. Old back injury from 15 years ago has gotten much worse. Not much soft disc left between 2 of my vertebrae and also have a bone spur growing on one of my vertebrae if it gets worse will need back sugery to remove. Ambulatory at the moment, but need to do a lot of strengthening exercises for my back to build up the strength of my back muscles. Quite depressed about this. especially as I may have to stop a lot of the hi-impact sports/exercises I like from now on. Anyway, sorry to derail this thread, but amazing SDF-1 custom and I have already emailed pics of both this custom and Kurt's custom SDF-1 to Yamato last week. No feedback from them yet though. They are in one of there quite, minimal contact phases at the moment. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Well, since we can't PM you to offer any encouragement, this thread will have to do! Thanks for all your efforts, both on this site and behind the scenes! Keep your chin up. I've never had any major injuries but I'm sure having back problems has got to really suck. It's not like you can rest your back without resting your whole body too. Anyway, stay focussed on recovery and your family man. And thanks for passing on the work people on these forums do to the guys making all of our toy dreams reality! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Get well soon Graham! Thanks for all your efforts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf_1s Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) Thank you very much for all you have done Graham (including getting clarification on some of our concerns back in November, before I bought the kit)!!! Hope you get well soon! Sincerely Patrick Edited June 22, 2010 by vf_1s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vepariga Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Outstanding detail,what a lovely kit! the work on macross city is also incredible and accurate,well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-18S Hornet Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hi Guys, yeah PM box still disabled. Lots of problems with my personal life at the moment and just don't feel like dealing with the 1/60 shoulders at the moment. Really sorry for those of you still waiting. It's just been one thing after another recently. Threw my back out last week and found out it's much worse than I expected. Old back injury from 15 years ago has gotten much worse. Not much soft disc left between 2 of my vertebrae and also have a bone spur growing on one of my vertebrae if it gets worse will need back sugery to remove. Ambulatory at the moment, but need to do a lot of strengthening exercises for my back to build up the strength of my back muscles. Quite depressed about this. especially as I may have to stop a lot of the hi-impact sports/exercises I like from now on. Anyway, sorry to derail this thread, but amazing SDF-1 custom and I have already emailed pics of both this custom and Kurt's custom SDF-1 to Yamato last week. No feedback from them yet though. They are in one of there quite, minimal contact phases at the moment. Graham Well Graham you and my sister are going through the same problems when it comes to those cartilage problems she had to have hers removed and replaced with a plate, and that injury was casued by years of service in the army reserve and two car accidents. Range of motion is limited, which required me to drive to and from my mother's home in Pittsburgh though I didn't mind (I love to drive heh,heh,heh)I wish you the best and hope you get better and remember chiopractic therapy might help with those bone spur that are developing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) OMG man, this thing is crazy sweet! Great work man! Man and I was sitting around here thinking Graham stiffed me LOL! Sorry to hear about all the crap you are going through and I hope it all takes a turn for the better. Concentrate on your health and family, it is the most important thing. Take care and hope you get well soon! Edited June 24, 2010 by Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf_1s Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Hi: A few people have asked me if I could post bigger pictures, and a few wanted to meet up in person. Sadly, I live in Calgary, and cannot meet up with you guys in person. To make it up, I have attempted to take "bigger" pictures with a better background. You will find some of them bigger than the actual size, but hopefully you can get a closer look and a sense of the size. Sorry it took so long; I haven't been very satisfy with the pictures. I only have a 12 MegaPix Camera, and for the first time, I find that it is not enough to capture all the details and different contrast on the SDF-1. Here are two more posting in addition to the last 6 sets of picture. I will leave it to the moderator to decide to leave them here or move them to the front (thanks!) Anyway, enjoy! And thanks for all your support! Section 7.) size comparison Edited June 24, 2010 by vf_1s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf_1s Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Section 8.) large pictures Edited June 24, 2010 by vf_1s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Amazing. If Yamato could deliver THAT to my doorstep...I would pay $2000.00 for it. No questions asked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I think you can now die a happy man. Nothing else to live for really. J/K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Impressive, most impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 That would be the sound of hundreds of jaws on MW dropping yet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 This build is gonna be legen... wait for it... ...dary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodiano Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Wow!!! This is the most amazing piece of work I have ever seen!! The detailed work and love put into this is very overwhelming...! Congratulations my friend and thanks for sharing this is very inspiring and I wish I could have the talent you have for detail and also the skills to make something like this for myself! Nice work once again!! Regards, Roberto Soriano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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