Jasonc Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 The wings look like they are extended out more. Is that the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 On 7/11/2018 at 7:52 PM, valhary said: I'm ready!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 8 hours ago, Jasonc said: The wings look like they are extended out more. Is that the case? To keep the original silouhette, I have kept the length/wingspan ratio around 1:1. Since the new version is 1cm longer the wings should be larger equally in length and depth. The wings shown are not final, they are the last things to tweak, I gonna finish them next week I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Hi guys, I've finally finished my "version 2" and just ordered a copy to test print. On the paper, this version (in black) has been seriously buffed up from the previous one (in red). I just hope everything works as expected once printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Nice! I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tage Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Oh! Hey good lookin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulltoeject Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) Hey Xigfrid, that is looking beautiful, awesome work!! Any idea if these can be printed in other colors besides white plastic ? Perhaps blue, or red..... Thanks and have a good one !! Edited July 24, 2018 by Pulltoeject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 You can print in HP plastic which is grey or black (for twice the price though). Shapeways offers a colored plastic but the coloration is only on the surface, that won’t work for my model which uses sprues that need to be cut, you will end with a red/blue with white spots valk. One thing that can easily be done, you can dye the valk once assembled by plunging it in a red/blue dyeing bath. I know that the Rit brand works very well with shapeways plastic, leaving an homogeneous and pratctically permanent color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulltoeject Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) Yep sounds good to me. I remember buying some ink used for tampos on toys but was a pain to get my hands on it. Airbrushed a Yamato Vf-1A on some parts and it never rubbed off...this dyeing method seems way easier and uniform to get done though. Thanks for the info and cheers ! Edited July 24, 2018 by Pulltoeject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tage Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Wow had no idea about that dye technique. Would just need a clear top coat afterwards. Especially on those black parts... that guy really should have been wearing gloves lol. Looks really good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 I decided to make a few pilots available for this valk. I downloaded a standard US fighter 3D model and added him the Macross' helmet and paultrons. I founded that the DYRL version would match better the VF-9. Since I know there are fans of female pilot (@Sildani and me included) I made both male and female versions. Select Large size for male pilot and Medium size for female pilot. -Sorry there is no gender drop down menu yet.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Looks good! Pilot’s 1/60 scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 The link is for the 1:60 VF-9, so yes the pilots are both around 1:60 scale. I need to test them in other valks when I got to print them and more importantly I will upscale in 1:48 once the DX VF-1J comes in December ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Brilliant. Next payday, getting her and some missiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Minewhile Arcadia and Bandai are stuck with the VF 1j again................... I prefer add to my collection fresh valks like this only waiting the Xigfrid confirmation to purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enphily Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 So cool! Damn, i want just a pilots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 I will receive the parts next week, but not the pilots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I can't wait to see the next results. I'm looking forward to building one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) I spent some time to build the little guy and now I must say I am impressed by the changes compared to the original VF-9, this version has a greater presence and is looking tough next to the VF-1 in both battroid and fighter modes. The fighter mode is solid with a lots of tabs, probably a bit too much because each transformation step is tabbed so that it can hold the pose step. Battroid is also greatly locked. Still I had errors in my files, particularly I must be unlucky with the wings that missed a rotation channel and mysteriously the Hips assembly that was down-scaled... anyway I have a few smaller fix’s I want also to make on the final 3D model so I will update everything in a few weeks. Edited August 1, 2018 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enphily Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 WOW. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tage Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 oh wow yeah this is amazing. Looks like he really can move too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 That's just bitchin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 This just gets better with every picture! Looking really amazing, I can't wait for the final version so I can build one myself. How did you finally manage to get the arms to flip underneath the wings in gerwalk? It looks great that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 To anyone wanting to assemble it, I highly suggest to buy M1 steel pins in 5-6-8-10 and 12mm lengths of eBay. I have been assembling a couple years and cutting my own pins from nails, this is so painful and time consuming: it really makes the assembly much more enjoyable. Speaking of pins, you will also need one M1.5 (diameter 1.5mm) x 20 mm length and two M1x20mm for the hand traps. For the gerwalk specific articulation, I have added a dual pivot Z-shape articulation to the hand attachment. That makes a larger empty lane in the back of the battroid mode but at least the gerwalk is sleek now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Certainly the adjustments improves the look with regard the first prototype I love the gerwalk mode and if we talking another adjustment this bird will be stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Looks good, can't wait to see one all painted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisuki Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, valhary said: Certainly the adjustments improves the look with regard the first prototype I love the gerwalk mode and if we talking another adjustment this bird will be stunning Thanks to all the feedback I didn't cancel this project, and I am glad I didn't because I really like it now. What now ? I have tweaked the 3D files to include all the fixes I wanted. I need to print for end of August the complete Wings, replace my prototype HIPs, test the new beefier landing gears, and I will test a set of male female pilots too. Once I test these and if they are good the project will be finished and I will move to painting stage. I will also prepare a quick assembly note for those who want to buy it with pictures I have taken during my assembly. Edited August 2, 2018 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tage Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Awesome work fella - can't wait to see it it colour. So glad you kept going on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danth Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Put me down as interested (if I can afford it -- just bought a house). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) Amazing work, Xigfrid! I want all of the things you make! But I'd just end up with them in a box and never put them together... Cuz that's how I roll, apparently. I've recently realized that I'm a bit of a hoarder. And specifically model hoarding tends to run in my paternal family. Despite that dose of realism, I am totally interested in the pilot figures, if they fit in other VFs. (i.e. the VF-1 v2, VF-11, VF-171...) Edited August 8, 2018 by Kelsain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhais Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 On 5/17/2018 at 3:39 PM, Xigfrid said: Considering the small size, I hope around 150$, but the there are 2 parts to be printed separately: the clear canopy and the seat+interior details. These can rise the price significantly. I will be able to tell once I begin to upload the parts at shapeways. With all this work and effort you put into it. Have you ever solicited your services to Bandai or Arcadia ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 So, all the new fixes from the second build have been made and uploaded? I may start buying the pieces for this kit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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