MacrossJunkie Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) I weathered my 2nd 171 with the cracked NUNS triangle in anticipation of the upcoming super pack/missiles.This one will stay primarily in fighter mode since it is also missing the under cockpit filler piece for battroid mode. (Stupid Bandai)I think I did a better job weathering my second one with more subtle gradients and effects.Sorry that the file sizes are now larger than normal. Google in their infinite stupidity decided to remove the in-album photo editor which I used to shrink the file sizes and replace it with utter garbage. Edited September 17, 2013 by MacrossJunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 That looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Really awesome, as usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Gorgeous, gorgeous MJ!!! You've outdone yourself yet again. You are my standard to strive for. Perfect subtlety and great photography too. You should be proud, but must stop this... you keep convincing me to get Valkyries that I never really wanted ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Gorgeous, gorgeous MJ!!! You've outdone yourself yet again. You are my standard to strive for. Perfect subtlety and great photography too. You should be proud, but must stop this... you keep convincing me to get Valkyries that I never really wanted ;-) this!!! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Gorgeous, gorgeous MJ!!! You've outdone yourself yet again. You are my standard to strive for. Perfect subtlety and great photography too. You should be proud, but must stop this... you keep convincing me to get Valkyries that I never really wanted ;-) Haha! Well, at least this time you already had one so I can't tempt you further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Sold some, bought some, Here's my updated collection. BEFORE (2-3 months ago?) AFTER ( I still have my 1D, just that I kept him in the box) I think I might go for 22S/21 next. I love the variety, but somehow I don't feel my collection . I guess because I'm a completist by nature but no cash to get the rest haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyD Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Man, I love LOVE that yellow and white VF-1 scheme. Can't get enough of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yellow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyD Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 "Gold"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhchan Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) i thought hayao's paint scheme was close to the cannon fodder tan (assuming that's his VF-1A TV) Edited September 23, 2013 by bhchan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Orange!! Maybe we should call it the "close313 OJ valk" haha! Curious thing about the CF and Kakizaki brown, if I remember correctly, Yamato did it backwards, Kakizaki is a darker tan almost light brown and the CF's are a lighter tan shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-18S Hornet Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Sold some, bought some, Here's my updated collection. BEFORE (2-3 months ago?) AFTER ( I still have my 1D, just that I kept him in the box) I think I might go for 22S/21 next. I love the variety, but somehow I don't feel my collection . I guess because I'm a completist by nature but no cash to get the rest haha. Wow that gold colored Valk looks like the wreck that Hikaru was looking at resting in the ocean in the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Pics of the 171 with the new missiles and repainted super pack. Edited September 29, 2013 by MacrossJunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 @macrossjunkie, That looks awesome!!! Great customizing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 To be honest, I'm not sold on that armor recolor. It doesn't contrast well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2k6 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 To be honest, I'm not sold on that armor recolor. It doesn't contrast well. Am with you. But great work anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Looks awesome. Very well done. I envy you for your airbrush skills. it is possible to separate the armor panels from the rest of the armor or do you have to mask up everything with tape? Second question: are there any already mixed up paints in spray cans that match the color of the animation? I don't want to buy a whole airbrush set only for the Armor Parts of a CF Valkyrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Looks awesome. Very well done. I envy you for your airbrush skills. it is possible to separate the armor panels from the rest of the armor or do you have to mask up everything with tape? Second question: are there any already mixed up paints in spray cans that match the color of the animation? I don't want to buy a whole airbrush set only for the Armor Parts of a CF Valkyrie. I couldn't figure out how to take the panels off so I pretty much masked off the majority of it using the tamiya masking tape and things like the nozzles and smaller details and nooks were masked off using micro liquitape. It's hard to tell what the exact color should be based on the animation since it tends to vary by angle and lighting. I'd say a can of light gray would do the trick. Tamiya and Testor's among others make pre-mixed cans of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Wow, turned out great!!! I like the contrast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 MJ, those look great! I think if I paint my set, I might go a tad darker, but not much. Fantastic stuff, can't wait to get mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-18S Hornet Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 That is an awesome custom Macrossjunkie. When did the fast packs for the 171 come out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I wanna say like last week, I am still waiting on mine via NY... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I cannot for the life of me get the gunpods to attach to the arms on the V2's! It's like the arm peg is too short. What am I missing here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 fighter or battroid? Is it happening on all your v2's or just a particular one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I cannot for the life of me get the gunpods to attach to the arms on the V2's! It's like the arm peg is too short. What am I missing here? I'm guessing in battroid mode? I have not really tried it, but in fighter it usually pegs in to one of the arms and holds fine while putting the gun pod on. Edited October 6, 2013 by Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Batt or gerwalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hmm, the packs really just slide onto the pegs where the gunpod usually goes. There's nothing more to it than that. It's possible you have arm armor with a defect. That's the only thing I can think of. Can you take a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 No armor, just attaching the gun pod to the bare arm Of the batt or gerwalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Mine stay on, but barely. Move it around and they'll fall off. I think the gun and mount points on the arm were designed to hold it securely when both arms are closed around the handle like in fighter mode. When you think about it, the length of each arm peg should be about half the depth of the hole in the handle, so you shouldn't expect it to attach all that well in gerwalk or battroid mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 It's just all the boxes show it attached stock to arm. Sorry to temporarily derail the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 It'll work, just don't expect it to be secure. I have a valk displayed in gerwalk mode with the gun attached to his arm, and it stays on so long as I don't handle it. As soon as I pick it up to move it around, the gun falls right off. I'm sure there more than few shots for these toys that the photographers are only able to pull of by placing everything just so, and holding their breath that the thing doesn't fall over before they can get their shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson13 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I use a dab of Elmer's Glue to keep the gun on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuGS21 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Is this the right thread for this? Anyways...my favorite DUO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Good looking couple there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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