mustang1 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 So, I just back from a long vacation from collecting Macross , man am I glad I'm back. Just got this baby and could not help but weather her! With be doing the rest to the line up once they come in! 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zplus Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Wow! It certainly adds character to it! Done with an airbrush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nicely done mustang1... great to see you posting again. Take some money shots with a plain background so we can post it on FB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 That looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nice job mustang! Looks absolutely fantastic! Love that used/deployed look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks guys! Zplus : no airbrush simple acrylic wash and dry bush weathering finishing with a flat coat Thanks Exo taking them now😅 Thanks chaotic : I understand you have some great stands for them. Thanks spanner76 I like the weathered look as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yman1437 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Welcome back! Very nice work looks so realistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nice one! Weathering just makes a valk pop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks yman, thanks eggy! Few more pics! Hopefully doing VF-19 advance soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 This forum is all about photos! and those also look great! Looking forward to your work on the VF-19 Advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Always interesting to hear the different methods we use to beautify of valks. I've been using some dry brushing to show wear on the metallic/darker parts, and then Gundam real touch markers for the shading and panel lining. I'm also interested to see your weathered VF-19 Adv. I weathered mine also, but mostly in battroid mode, so if I transform it back to fighter or gerwalk there will probably be some parts that are not weathered and also missing top coat. The opposite for my Arcadia YF-19. It's in fighter mode, and was weathered that way too (also because I busted the wing, so it's permanently glued to the root) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Question.. so when you apply the "top coat" I presume that is a clear coat of some kind yes? But wont that then upset the tolerances for transformation? I know some parts are very tight as it is.. Sorry im not big on modding or modelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks spanner! Hopefully I will get it in soon and I can start the process. Will defiantly post pics. That beautiful baby just screams custom. Eggy, I had such a long debate about what mode I would do the weathering in . Ultimately though, fighter won! 😉 Would love to see your pics! I went crazy and did a binge buy and will be doing all the valks including VF- 25 S with super parts VF- 25 (alto) with super parts VF -117 cannon fodder and alto both with super parts VF-19 advance Busy month! And rediculouly expensive! 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Question.. so when you apply the "top coat" I presume that is a clear coat of some kind yes? But wont that then upset the tolerances for transformation? I know some parts are very tight as it is.. Sorry im not big on modding or modelling. Hmm. I'm not sure if it would cause any issues. I use Mr Hobby Topcoat Matt, and the coating is very fine. Since I only coat the top surfaces (not the inner parts, gap between connections, joints etc) it shouldn't be an issue. For me the top coat gives the toy a more model look, and also to lock in the weathering and stickers (for Yamato/Arcadia) Eggy, I had such a long debate about what mode I would do the weathering in . Ultimately though, fighter won! Would love to see your pics! Here is my YF-19 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=39470&page=166#entry1227224 and My VF-19 Adv http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=41848&page=99#entry1211463 Has been reposed since that photo as I moved desk at work. I should post a new photo. I went crazy and did a binge buy and will be doing all the valks including VF- 25 S with super parts VF- 25 (alto) with super parts VF -117 cannon fodder and alto both with super parts VF-19 advance Busy month! And rediculouly expensive! WOW! Lots to do. I got a big backlog too. Lots of old Yamato VF-1s to work on - just finished my VF-1J MP and working on a VF-1A MP at the moment. Also a VF-25A MP in the backlog too. I love the brownies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hmm. I'm not sure if it would cause any issues. I use Mr Hobby Topcoat Matt, and the coating is very fine. Since I only coat the top surfaces (not the inner parts, gap between connections, joints etc) it shouldn't be an issue. For me the top coat gives the toy a more model look, and also to lock in the weathering and stickers (for Yamato/Arcadia) some of the VF-1 customs I had build the painted surfaces caused a few tolerance issues and had to be sanded down further so they would move freely and not scratch. As you said maybe the clear coat is a lot finer and doesn't present an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Great weathering. Can't wait for the VF-19 Advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Great job on the weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Cool. I like seeing more people doing weathering stuff! Look forward to see you do your other valks. I've got a bit of a backlog to work through myself. I just lack time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Which Batgirl is that in the background? (I'm pretty sure I know which Baroness) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Which Batgirl is that in the background? (I'm pretty sure I know which Baroness) I think he has the Batgirl Sideshow Premium Format Statue. Based on Artgerm's drawing. Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 sheesh!! she's lovely! Definitely bat worthy! hehe! ok that was rude.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Question.. so when you apply the "top coat" I presume that is a clear coat of some kind yes? But wont that then upset the tolerances for transformation? I know some parts are very tight as it is.. Sorry im not big on modding or modelling. good question spanner, what I have found is that the issues with transformation after a top coat , dull or clear are relative to how thick/thin a layer that is applied. I usually stick to a very thin layer on these valks as think layers are not usually needed. I think he has the Batgirl Sideshow Premium Format Statue. Based on Artgerm's drawing. Lovely. you are correct sir! pre-order that baby when she was announced! I will post some pics amazing sculpt! Hmm. I'm not sure if it would cause any issues. I use Mr Hobby Topcoat Matt, and the coating is very fine. Since I only coat the top surfaces (not the inner parts, gap between connections, joints etc) it shouldn't be an issue. For me the top coat gives the toy a more model look, and also to lock in the weathering and stickers (for Yamato/Arcadia) Here is my YF-19 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=39470&page=166#entry1227224 and My VF-19 Adv http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=41848&page=99#entry1211463 Has been reposed since that photo as I moved desk at work. I should post a new photo. WOW! Lots to do. I got a big backlog too. Lots of old Yamato VF-1s to work on - just finished my VF-1J MP and working on a VF-1A MP at the moment. Also a VF-25A MP in the backlog too. I love the brownies wow !!!! that 19 looks sick! amazing job! yes please more pics! Cool. I like seeing more people doing weathering stuff! Look forward to see you do your other valks. I've got a bit of a backlog to work through myself. I just lack time Thanks MJ yeah, its just finding the time. I cant wait for them to come in! Hmm. I'm not sure if it would cause any issues. I use Mr Hobby Topcoat Matt, and the coating is very fine. Since I only coat the top surfaces (not the inner parts, gap between connections, joints etc) it shouldn't be an issue. For me the top coat gives the toy a more model look, and also to lock in the weathering and stickers (for Yamato/Arcadia) Here is my YF-19 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=39470&page=166#entry1227224 and My VF-19 Adv http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=41848&page=99#entry1211463 Has been reposed since that photo as I moved desk at work. I should post a new photo. WOW! Lots to do. I got a big backlog too. Lots of old Yamato VF-1s to work on - just finished my VF-1J MP and working on a VF-1A MP at the moment. Also a VF-25A MP in the backlog too. I love the brownies DUDE!!!!!!! just saw the 19 advanced! wicked!!!!!! :D Edited October 20, 2015 by mustang1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Great weathering. Can't wait for the VF-19 Advance. Thanks! no3ljm Great job on the weathering! Thanks Saburo! Edited October 20, 2015 by mustang1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bomber Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 loos awesome! congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 some of the VF-1 customs I had build the painted surfaces caused a few tolerance issues and had to be sanded down further so they would move freely and not scratch. As you said maybe the clear coat is a lot finer and doesn't present an issue. Ahh yes. Painted surfaces I think have potential to cause transformation issues. That has me thinking about the customs paints I plan to do. I don't have an air brush and would be painting the large surfaces with Mr Hobby spray paint. Hopefully I can be light handed with the paint so it isn't a major issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Ahh yes. Painted surfaces I think have potential to cause transformation issues. That has me thinking about the customs paints I plan to do. I don't have an air brush and would be painting the large surfaces with Mr Hobby spray paint. Hopefully I can be light handed with the paint so it isn't a major issue. I'd imagine an airbrush would allow you to apply a layer of paint far thinner than any spray can would eh? Edited October 21, 2015 by spanner76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaction Warhead Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 That's a sweet looking weathered YF-30. You make it look like it went through some serious battle. Feel bad for the maintenance crew who will have to clean up after the pilot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hey guys , as promised I took some pics of my premium format statues , and in honor of the new star wars trailer! Some other goodies , enjoy! Thanks reaction , thanks mr. Bomber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks reaction, thanks mr. Bomber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hi guys , did the 19 and a few others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Love it! I really like that you simulated the dirt build up streaking toward the rear on different parts that would drag on fighter mode. I need to get better at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks Eggie! It's z really simple technique... Dry brush wil make that effects look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hi guys , did the 19 and a few others! Looks good but the wings are open a bit wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Yeah , I opened them up for the wash and to put the top coat. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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