Jung Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 My first custom 1/48. Originally a hikaru vf-1a. Surprisingly, the 1/48s are pretty ideal to customize, considering how tightly the pieces fit. The biggest problem were the knee caps, that piece rubs very tightly. Had to sand that piece down significantly. my method: -took the whole thing apart -washed the pieces in dish detergent -primed all the pieces -rebuild -check for problem areas with respect to paint rubbing/chipping off -took apart -strip off the primer -fix the problem areas (ex. sanding down areas) and some modifications -preshade with black -paint (enamels mainly, acrylics chip easily) -Future clear acrylic coat -black enamel wash -decals -future again to protect the decals -and finally a semi-gloss laquer finish I think it turned out pretty nicely Fighter: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicronianDevil Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 That is freakin' beautiful!!! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Amazing! How about some pics of the other modes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CID Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 That is awesome!!!! Its always good to see great custom jobs on the forum, rather than coming here and see members talking negative about certain issues time after time...... Yes, if you have time, can you post some more of your customs.... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 i'll have to admit....this is very very beautiful...so detailed...almost makes it look like an expensive model kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jung Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 (edited) why am I getting this error? "Sorry, dynamic pages in the tags are not allowed" when I try to link to pics from a website? ugh. do I have to go the long way to post pics? argh! Edited December 15, 2003 by Jung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 OMG, I so want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Valkyrie Hunter D Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 I have much love for the CF, and that one is simply gorgeous. Keep it up, Jung! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MacBoy29 Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Damn that looks crazy. The pilot looks awsome too. Great work Jung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jung Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 added 3-D verniers (?) at the back of the leg same with the ones at the front of the arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jung Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 the pilot's "scrunched" look really bothered me, so I repositioned the arms. The left arm on the thrust lever, and the right one grasping the flight stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Whoow Jung. That is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jung Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 added a ball joint to the left hand's thumb for a more natural movement. Didn't bother with the right hand cuz it needs to hold the gunpod. Also for the gunstrap I replaced those ugly rings with small clips, for easy removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jung Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 phew, done, thanks for the compliments...time for bed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGuy42 Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 That's just sick man... I HOPE Yamato sees that beauty. They bit on the Low Vis, and honestly, this thing blows THAT custom out of the water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Beautiful! Go get some deserved rest and dream of more custom ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacBoy29 Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 The clips for the gun strap is genious !!! I wish i could-of done that for mine...i broke the front ring-holder of the gunpod trying to close the ring after i put it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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