mslz22 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Ahhh crap....I'm really sorry, i just plain forgot about them....I am going to the post office on Tues or Wed...will send them out then. mike Where are the monster decals..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Sorry for the semi blurry pic, the light on the canopy is messing up my camera focus...anyway just a quick shot of the clear canopy. Doing some fitting on the interior and canopy, both need a little trimming depending on how you want to position stuff, but like i said it's easier to trim than add material. The canopy comes out pretty darn clear, right now my finger prints are all over it but with a little buff it should be good...if you want it super, super clear you may want to do a compounding and dip in future, but that will be up to the individual modeler, I don't think i can get it any clearer/glossy than it is right now.. thanks mike Also should be getting my test shot decals in the next day or so...also got the price on them $13.00 sheet...not bad but not cheap either, JT Graphics is doing them and going the extra mile by doing double white on the kites and skulls etc...that is why it is expensive, but the black of the tail fins should not bleed thru... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Nice! So professional looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Ahhh crap....I'm really sorry, i just plain forgot about them....I am going to the post office on Tues or Wed...will send them out then. mike No worries really man. I just didnt want you to forget. I can see you have been busy with more important things. Im just sorry i wint be able to support this effort like i did with the monster. A roof over the head and food on the table are more important. Keep it up though someone has to master all this goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Decals are looking like a good fit so far, getting a bit more done on the test build. For the cockpit display panel, i really toiled over making it a flat panel with a decal or making all the little bumps and switches etc...I think I am pretty happy with the decal, looks much neater than i could get it with the raised surfaces and trying to paint on the details. I am a terrible interior painter when i am in a rush....I bet most of you guys could paint circles around me.... thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohawa Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Getting sooooo close to done, handful of pics, the painted canopy frame really brings it together.....I am going to start casting a few kits to bring to WF this week... thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I can't say enough of just how impressive your scratch-building and painting levels have developed. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Gorgeous Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smegalot Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Absolutly fantastic, and your painting skills are great. Just a question of interest, if you are making it a kit how much would it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Wow man!! This is amazing!! And Huge! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghadrack Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Awesome! Might be able to make good use of the old "Early Bird" pass again this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 .....I am going to start casting a few kits to bring to WF this week... thanks mike That is great news. Can't wait to see the final product. Idea on a sales price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Anyone interested can PM me for pricing info, I did my best to keep the pricing low for something this big. Right now my plan is to bring a few to WF then when i get back start filling any kits here.... thanks mike That is great news. Can't wait to see the final product. Idea on a sales price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Can you put a can of pop beside this beast so we can get a sense of scale for the finished monster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 I should be done with this on Friday or Sat, pretty much just need to paint the gunpod and the head lasers...after that i will get some good pretty pics and will be sure to include a soda bottle or can for size ref.. thanks mike Can you put a can of pop beside this beast so we can get a sense of scale for the finished monster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Up to about 95% done, gunpod and head lasers attached, but hard to see in these pics. Taking these pics was a bit of a test shot to see how it would look with the lighting/backround set up here...I kind of stink at pic taking and need some practice...Still needs a few odds and ends, especially the clear parts that go on the wing. Some stuff is still not glued down yet, like the tailwings, i will glue those in place after i transport it back and forth from WF, then they can be secured in the proper position, right now they are a bit wonky. Pic with soda can for sizing.. thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Very cool! Can't wait to get my hands on one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Holy Cow, it's awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 What a beast! I looks fantastic. Although not sure about the miniature can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Cmon! That's Roy! Everyone knows that the skull leaders pack budweisers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 what is vexing me is how I will bring mine to each con every year. *_* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET7 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 mass produce!! mass produce!! then sell to Poor people collecting expensive macross toys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimmace Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Any chance you will put on landing gear and the missile racks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohawa Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sorry for the long delay in updates, getting ready for WF is crazy sometimes... Anyway i have a batch that is going with me to WF, i leave tomorrow and will be back late Sunday night (hopefully) Once i get back I will start taking care of anyone here..... thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I've been to busy to parouse the boards lately, so I took a break and MAN!!! That came out SHAWEEEeeeet! Excellent work Mike! I'm sure you'll kick butt at WF or break somebody's foot if you drop that on them - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Just got mine! It's pretty sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohawa Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 so when can we order this thing =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Here is a picture of the kit. The shoe in the pictures is a size 14 and is roughly 12 inches long. As you can see the valk is a good size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontknow Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Man, can't wait to be able to get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Sorry I didn't jump in on the first run, but I was wondering if you will be making a fast-pack version? If you are, I can at least plan my finances a bit better and save for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Hey Guys, it was great meeting everyone at WF....I am still recovering a bit but what a great time! If anyone here wants a kit, PM me, i have a few spots open. Right now the plan is to run only 1 set of molds for this, it may change but my gut tells me to keep this one very, very limited. I would like to do a fastpack add on at some point, if so it will be an add on, no need for another kit. I can't make any guarantee that i will make an add on fastpack, a lot depends on how much time i have over the next year or so.... Once I get caught up a bit i will be starting another macross themed project...... thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire_BR Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Ok, someone need to do the dirt job... How much $$$$$ ? Please keep in mind I only have one kidney and half liver in my body ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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