VF-1J kai repaint for 1/60 VF-1J Hikaru Ver 2.0

[eyesonme78]

Hi All;

As i gotten inspired by the VF-1J kai works by Jefuemon http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=37219

I wanted to try out the 1/60 ver 2.0 customization.

So as my VF-1J is still on its way from AmiAmi, i would like to ask for some kind help from the members here for some reference pics if possible.

As the VF-1J kai is quite similar to the VF-1J TV series in terms of mech design, i believe a redo of the paint scheme should be quite sufficient to achieve the results i want.

Plus i intend to do a bit of post shading on the valkyrie and plus some minor panel lining and weathering.

Will update with pictures as soon as i get my valkyrie from AmiAmi.

Stay tuned =)

[caslon]

Good luck! Hoping to see it soon:)

[GGemini]

The one I used for the 1/60 kit is this one:

Macross The First vol. 3 has this image but there was also a bigger one in a volume of Macross Ace. In The First vol. 3 there's also a shot of the Wave kit.

The manga is also the best reference to see how it looks from other sides.

Hope this helps!

[Jefuemon]

As the VF-1J kai is quite similar to the VF-1J TV series in terms of mech design, i believe a redo of the paint scheme should be quite sufficient to achieve the results i want.

Glad I could be an inspiration!

The head is a little different on the Kai. The visor piece on the top is not straight across, it's bent a little to make it look like it's scowling. Also, the chin piece is a little more pointed. I didn't bother with either of those mods, though, since you can't see the face on the kit. On this page, you can find a pic of what I'm talking about.

[eyesonme78]

Thanks guys,

Jefuemon, for the visor, there is an inconsistency between the manga and the lineart as shown by GGemini, hmm i think that the manga's design is more futuristic and more gd looking of course, but then to change the visor might require some modifications or probably i will use VF-1S head instead haha

for the design on the plane, do u think it is a good idea to stick to manga or is it better to try to follow as close as possible?