derex3592 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Very cool ship model! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 @VF-19 that is a beautiful ship model! always had a soft spot for ocean liners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Seems huge on top of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Progress on the display boards Made some Ali lens shrouds, Acrylic lens covers and used frosted clear tint over that to make them diffuse. Plug fitted behind each panel. Loom runs in the ceiling cavity and down into the PC room to the wall mounted transformer. Wired in pairs across the hallway so they come on in pairs down the length of the hall. Made the 6mm diameter acrylic rods, 3 for each Fighter, with one 5mm N45 Rare Earth magnet in each tip. The fighters get the same magnet embedded in their landing gear bays. One Häfele LOOX Lighting system transformer powers them all. Everything is test fitted for now and being stress tested tonight to see how much heat is generated. Wiring still the be sorted and hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I have pictured the VF-25S to be 14m53 high without the antennas Anyone who can speak Japanese ? According to this little guy, who generally is 1m80 tall, the lobster should be 12m80 high (without high beam canon). It is pictured on the side of the 25S. This is very small. The intermediate size, the guy would be 2m40 (quite big hein), the lobster is then 17m10: this is my preferred looking size. The larger size, the guy is 2m95 (a giant!). The lobster would match the 30m height given by Macross Mecha Manual, including the laser canon. The size is also believable for the lobster but not the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the comments! At 1:400 scale, Queen Mary 2 is 87 cm long, but only a little over 10 cm in width. A long skinny huge ship. For fun, I pulled Academy's Titanic out of the stash (also 1:400), and if you were to make Queen Mary 2 into a tub, you'd be able to float Titanic in it, and move forwards and backwards a little. I will be very happy when the case is built, and she's installed at the travel agency. For now, she rests in the one room in the house that the cats have no access to. Edited April 20, 2016 by VF-19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Raced home at Lunchtime after getting the call the prototype cover was ready... its a perfect fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketchley Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I have pictured the VF-25S to be 14m53 high without the antennas Anyone who can speak Japanese ? It's backwards. It says "human size". The larger size, the guy is 2m95 (a giant!). The lobster would match the 30m height given by Macross Mecha Manual, including the laser canon. The size is also believable for the lobster but not the guy. That size (30 m) appears to come from the movie version. You're reference images appear to come from the TV version. You could say that one is accurate, and the other is in error. Or they're both accurate to themselves. I'd recommend going with what looks closest, but doesn't break the bank when you make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 30m... even though its going to be crippling. Second option is the next size down as long as its still bigger than the Valkyrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Raced home at Lunchtime after getting the call the prototype cover was ready... its a perfect fit! Right now I need to see them filled with Macross goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 It's backwards. It says "human size". That size (30 m) appears to come from the movie version. You're reference images appear to come from the TV version. You could say that one is accurate, and the other is in error. Or they're both accurate to themselves. I'd recommend going with what looks closest, but doesn't break the bank when you make it. Thank you so much for the clarifications! Now I feel relieved if I choose the intermediate size! 30m... even though its going to be crippling. Second option is the next size down as long as its still bigger than the Valkyrie. I think I prefer the intermediate size, but I will reduce the details size to match the TV, that means reduce the head size a bit for instance. BTW I will imagine the Vajra are like reallife lobsters: they can grow infinitly so all sizes are correct. Only the bigger ones can fight a VF-25 and the largest can destroy the convoy where Ranka was an infant (this one is like 100m high! and even pictured in the TV episodes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Yeah I'd guess they'd continue to grow and the carapace harden and grow darker with more vibrant "tattoo" patterning with age. The middle sized ones would be the cost effect ones but remember to keep the horror of a biomechanical monster like a Tyranid bio titan. So some size and power and menace would be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 love that little cubby hole for your pc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 It was an old unused cross ways hallway. I split it in half and the PC gets a fan cooled room that's sound proofed and the other side became a walk in wardroom for the guest room. Still need to get the wallpaper printed (some sort of Above The Clouds theme wallpaper) and finish the painting. Its on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 @VF-19 - That QE-2 looks great! I like the details. It looks like the pools even have resin in them for a "wet" look. @NZEOD - That hallway is looking great!!! It will look great with some kits in there! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Did the unfun task last night and went into the roof space to lay the cables to all the paneling. Kiwi houses have lower angle roofs with lots of bracing, lots of Fibreglass insulation and a lot of heat trapped up there. Would rather spend all night in the rain and cold in an OP on a windy hillside than spend 10mins up there. Found some Adafruit Unlatched relay boards for $11NZD each and will have one on each pair of panels to switch them on at intervals. All be controlled from an Arduino Uno Board and triggered by a PIR sensor in the hall ceiling. Edited April 21, 2016 by NZEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Ugh, I hear you. I lived in Florida for 9 years & had to wire ceiling fans. Don't miss that crap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Our house has the same style roof as yours, much the same as you found a pain in the ass to work in, you eaither get real hot, or covered in itchy fibreglass or if you are really lucky both. Running lighting and network cables was something particularly fun.....😢 Edited April 22, 2016 by big F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 run the network and security cables under the house for that reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 29 cm high, 64 cm long with high beam canon, 48cm without. Sounds intimidating for a 26cm high VF-25 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylwell Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Our house has the same style roof as yours, much the same as you found a pain in the ass to work in, you eaither get real hot, or covered in itchy fibreglass or if you are really lucky both. Running lighting and network cables was something particularly fun..... That's why they invented tyvek bunny suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) yeah.. see that requires forward planning and a concern for personal safety and comfort... Edited April 22, 2016 by NZEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Not on the bench anymore... DUN!! Finally finished this one, the Bandai 1/1000 Yamato. Finished with the Mr. Color Yamato colors and a weathering from ProModeller wash, followed by a nice dull coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) I need on in my hall display... now show us how to make a VF-30 Chronos in 1/72 and you skills are complete! Edited April 23, 2016 by NZEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Great job on the Yamato Thom! I'm hopefully going to start my 1:500 this summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Nice anime blue on the Yamato. I'm working on my 1/1000 to have lighting effects. But really slowed down because my pin-vice will just not drill through the turrets. Bummer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Nice Yamato Thom! Congrats. Maybe I should buy those colors for mine? - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazinger Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Not a model per se. Working on converting a very rusted, very yellowed Jetfire to a VF-1D. Wanna give props to gwfalcon for hooking me up with the 1D head. Wanted to give the swivel thigh / pen modification a shot. What could possibly go wrong? VF Conversion #2, the pen mod by Mazinger Now if only someone would print or mold some 1/55 1A and 1J heads... Edited April 23, 2016 by Mazinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Had a moment of doubt when I remembered the SV-51 is WAYYYYYY bigger that any of the VFs and it maynot fit in the display case. Slapped it together quick and luckily it DOES fit.... ones the wingtip launchers are on its only JUST fitting but it fits! And the magnetic rods hold it upside down just fine so thats another tick in the box. Painting on the SV will begin tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Moscato Baby Crab priming round two is happening today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Not a model per se. Working on converting a very rusted, very yellowed Jetfire to a VF-1D. Wanna give props to gwfalcon for hooking me up with the 1D head. Wanted to give the swivel thigh / pen modification a shot. What could possibly go wrong? VF Conversion #2, the pen mod by Mazinger Now if only someone would print or mold some 1/55 1A and 1J heads... Great idea. I remember wanting one of those so bad as a kid, mainly because it looked exactly like a VF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 29 cm high, 64 cm long with high beam canon, 48cm without. Sounds intimidating for a 26cm high VF-25 ! I know the size has already been decided but here is a pic I found: That's one big sucka! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I know the size has already been decided but here is a pic I found: 13907492086_f9e99e5813_o.jpg That's one big sucka! Thank you for the pic, this one is the illustration of the "movie" size of 30m height with beam canon. Don't worry, I also found a way to slightly increase the lobster height by making a bigger chest and still not increasing a lot the printing price, so it would be pretty impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefuemon Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Would have starting priming today if the weather had been cooperative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I know the size has already been decided but here is a pic I found: 13907492086_f9e99e5813_o.jpg That's one big sucka! Khyron/Kamjin is still way too big to fold into that Glaug... Would have starting priming today if the weather had been cooperative. ChMQ9rBUoAAwthT.jpg Split your Ailerons and Flaps up... have the flaps at 45 down and the ailerons at 30... looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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