Scratch build Prototype Gunpod for 1/48

[Maiden Japan]

I got inspired from the sketches from Shoji Kawamori's Macross design book.

It's one of early design of gunpod, and I thought it will be cool to have Valkyrie to have

a different type of weapon other than standard gunpod.

It is full scratch built, but I used a handle grip and a tip of barrel from the original toy

Later I'm going to mold this and have some painted.

If anybody interested in this piece please give me a PM

[EXO]

nice!

[nightmareB4macross]

Looks really good.

Now recast.

[claude grant]

I co-sign >Exo< & NB4M, and I am very interested!

Edited August 31, 2010 by claude grant

[Kicker773]

recast is a must lol

[valhary]

cool idea always thought that considering the prototypes the election of the official gunpod was the worst i like more this if you do this in 1/60 let me know

[Maiden Japan]

I finished the mold and I made two gunpods with different color schemes.

I have cast kit of this gunpod for sale here

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=33742

Edited September 4, 2010 by Maiden Japan

[claude grant]

Now that's just pretty work, pretty work I say!

[Weasel]

Impressive stuff, I think the darker scheme is probably my fav but really nice work on the casting of the gun!

Edited September 5, 2010 by Weasel

[Maiden Japan]

Additional photos;

The Gunpod is able to plug to side of arm, and to carry on Fighter mode.

I have cast kit of this gunpod for sale here

http://www.macrosswo...showtopic=33742

Edited September 5, 2010 by Maiden Japan

[ae_productions]

Additional photos;

The Gunpod is able to plug to side of arm, and to carry on Fighter mode.

I have cast kit of this gunpod for sale here

http://www.macrosswo...showtopic=33742

Ordered mine! Can't wait to get it! Great work!

[Blue Faced Beast]

Seeing this awesome custom gunpod makes me wish I had some 1/48 Yamatos.

[bigkid24]

Very cool. I like the lighter color scheme because it shows off more detail.

[THOR]

awesome!

[MechTech]

That looks great MJ! I believe the lighter color looks better too, really nice detail work! - MT

[claude grant]

Just got mine a coupla days ago...this thing is the absolute truth as far as presentation goes! Crisp detail, phenomenal paint app., the accolades could go on and on.

Nice work MJ indeed! If you still collect or have any 1/48 Valks, this is a must have. Glad to have this item in my collection.

[Maiden Japan]

Thank you mate, it is my pleasure.

If any of you have cool custom ideas or upgrades that you want let me know!

[ron5864]

Oh wow! That's pretty cool.

[Kicker773]

My fellas says thanks Maiden

[EXO]

My fellas says thanks Maiden

TWO ThunderHammers???

Bastid!!!

Thank you mate, it is my pleasure.

If any of you have cool custom ideas or upgrades that you want let me know!

How about a giant gun to go with the TH?

[Kicker773]

Like the ZETA Gun or PG or VF22S Long beam rifle lol.. problem is how would the valk hold it... bazooka style perhaps? With multiple open hatches with missiles in it just like the GBP?

[Maiden Japan]

Cool pic!! I'll give it a try for big bazooka.

[EXO]

The VF-11 has a giant gun...

http://www.macross2.net/m3/macross7/vf-11c-protectarmor/vf-11c-protectarmor-gunpoddetails.gif

You need a prototype of that that can mount underside a VF-1 just like on the VF-27

[Mommar]

I just saw this. Really cool. I wish they were in 1/60 as I don't have any 1/48's.

[ae_productions]

Ordered a few sets now. These are REALLY amazing guys. You should order a few! You won't be disappointed!

[UN Spacy]

I got to see (and handle) this in person at MWCON10.

It's pretty cool.

[valhary]

i still have hope that will do the 1/60 version

[Kicker773]

Daisuke don't forget what we talked about. .hehehe

[jorawar_b]

my work in progress 1/48 VF-1D Orbot..... the gunpods are awesome can wait to paint them and finish this project.