EastwindS2k Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) To Macross Fans and... Thanks for viewing! Edited July 25, 2021 by EastwindS2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) Oh my.. Beautimous Edited February 28, 2020 by Bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Wow!! Where is the love x 3000 button? I like how the mechs are mixed in nicely with the other figurines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Wow! Beautiful setup and collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enphily Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Very good photos, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foblander Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Amazing. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Mega loves for your panel lining and arrangement! Is the YF-30 with a matt coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Lovin it-very classy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkham Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 And this is why I come to MWF :-) Amazing pictures. Lots of great ideas to ~steal~ inspire.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Focker Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Amazing pics!!! Great collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 wow! Great work there! Lovely collection and displays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeniusornome Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Very nice collection. I like your panel lining and colored canopies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumyumgoy Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 This is very cool, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwindS2k Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) On 2/28/2020 at 2:33 AM, seti88 said: Mega loves for your panel lining and arrangement! Is the YF-30 with a matt coat? Thanks Yes, I used Tamiya TS80 Flat. Edited March 23, 2020 by EastwindS2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwindS2k Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 hours ago, sh9000 said: Very nice collection. I like your panel lining and colored canopies. Thank you. I tried to match the original line art: http://www.macross2.net/m3/m3.html I think I'll eventually re-do the SV51's canopies because they are closer to orange than yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazinger Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 My god. It's beautiful! Imagine having enough space at your pad to be able to have each individual display set up like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Amazeballs! How did you go about panel lining? It’s something I want to do but I’m too chicken to try it without some guidance first. This plastic feels different than a regular gunpla kit so throwing down tamiyas panel liner doesn’t seem like the right thing to do immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 @Grey728, yeah, DO NOT do that! Tamiya panel liner is VERY brutal to some plastics, ESPECIALLY Bandai plastics. I speak from experience. Go with clay based Flory's dark dirt wash or something a little lighter, easy water clean up if you make mistakes or just plain don't like it. Or a mechanical pencil, some people I've heard go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 One really easy method is Bandai pour-type panel lining markers. They work via capillary action, just touch to the panel line and the ink spreads on it's own. Minimal cleanup and safe for most plastics (never seen any damage personally). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwindS2k Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) On 2/28/2020 at 2:42 PM, Grey728 said: Amazeballs! How did you go about panel lining? It’s something I want to do but I’m too chicken to try it without some guidance first. This plastic feels different than a regular gunpla kit so throwing down tamiyas panel liner doesn’t seem like the right thing to do immediately. I'll keep it simple. Bewared that my method may not be the best. Also it's not a good idea to do this if you are planning to sell your Valks. These are what I used for panel lining and coating. Make sure you use them in a ventilated area and wear a mask! A general rule is to use grey on white surface, and black on others. I use both Tamiya and Gunze panel liner. Tamiya is fine but DO NOT use it for weathering wash. It will crack plastic and destroy polyethylene (ex. Gunpla joints). Use mineral spirits (or enamel thinners like Tamiya X20) to wipe off the excessive afterward. Gundam markers are very useful, especially on Arcadia products. Arcadia has shallow panel lines which make the liquid panel liners useless. After applying the Gundam marker: 1. Use eraser to erase the unwanted marker (magic!) 2. Use Mineral Spirits (or any enamel thinner) to soften the color and blend the edge 3. Use lacquer thinner and fine tip cotton swaps to clean up the details Occasionally, I'll scribe panel lines to better resemble the line arts. BMC 0.15mm and 0.3mm are what I use the most. Make sure you're using the scribing tapes. After all the hard work (use water slide decals if possible) it's time to coat. I use Tamiya flat (TS-80) on most models and I like it better than the Gunze's. Use masking tape to cover places like canopy and sensors. Find spray paint instruction videos on Youtube. I'll only tell you some tips here: 1. You can use a hairdryer to greatly speed up drying 2. You can warm the spray can with warm water to increase its internal pressure 3. Wear a mask and spray in front of a ventilation booth. You're more likely to catch dust if spray outside, say, in the garage 4. Apply a thin layer of coat first. You may notice a bleeding effect if the first application is too thick (apparent on Arcadia products) 5. Be patient. You'll need to partially transform and loosen your Valkyrie to coat all the surfaces. It can be tedious and things tend to break at this point. Here is a before and after comparison. The details are accentuated and look less "plastic-ky". BTW stickers are acceptable if their boarders are trimmed, like the "02" here. That's it for now. Happy modeling and hope this helps! Edited July 11, 2020 by EastwindS2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Nice collection! For peeps who are new to such things, I'd be super careful with the Tamiya sprays and Mr Super Clear. They're lacquer-based and can damage decals and paint (stickers are okay). If you want to avoid that risk altogether, there's always water-based coats you can use, like Mr Hobby Topcoat. Those are completely safe to use on paint and decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Love that Petite Sharon Apple Figure hiding behind Isamu. I've got my Macross figures still stashed in their corresponding boxes and will bring it all someday. Maybe squeeze the Spirits Kuji Sheryl with the Blue cape with Alto's DX VF-171EX in one shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwindS2k Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) On 2/28/2020 at 10:08 PM, Lolicon said: Nice collection! For peeps who are new to such things, I'd be super careful with the Tamiya sprays and Mr Super Clear. They're lacquer-based and can damage decals and paint (stickers are okay). If you want to avoid that risk altogether, there's always water-based coats you can use, like Mr Hobby Topcoat. Those are completely safe to use on paint and decals. Thanks I've used them all (except Gunze's latest premium acrylic). Personally, I didn't experience paint or decal damage from the Tamiya, they are quite stable. Tamiya (lacquer‐based) Pros: Easy to use, consistent, good flat, fast dry Cons: toxic, cost Gunze Mr. Hobby (lacquer‐based) Pros: Strongest flat, cost‐volume effective Cons: Easy to get white residual, toxic Gunze Mr. Hobby (acrylic‐based) Pro: Toxic free, easy to use Cons: Weaker flat when comparing to lacquer, cost Gunze Mr. Hobby Premium (acrylic-based) Pro: non‐toxic Cons: Inconsistent result, cost Edited July 11, 2020 by EastwindS2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 If you haven't had any damage, then great. I used the lacquer-based stuff for a long time without incident, until something did get damaged. Then I stopped because with such expensive toys you do not want even one incident. The Tamiya sprays even say right on the label not to use on decals. So whatever coats you guys want to use is up to you. Just be aware of the risks if you go the lacquer route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwindS2k Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lolicon said: If you haven't had any damage, then great. I used the lacquer-based stuff for a long time without incident, until something did get damaged. Then I stopped because with such expensive toys you do not want even one incident. The Tamiya sprays even say right on the label not to use on decals. So whatever coats you guys want to use is up to you. Just be aware of the risks if you go the lacquer route. Thanks for the warning! I think I'll switch to Mr. Hobby premium later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Thank you @EastwindS2kand @Lolicon! This was incredibly helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Of_Tetris Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Awesome photos! But what does “gallery walk” mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Absolutely beautiful work!! I love your layouts and photography. Your themes and character choices are top-notch. Thank you VERY much for sharing this!! S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwindS2k Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 14 hours ago, Lord_Of_Tetris said: Awesome photos! But what does “gallery walk” mean? It’s an activity from school. People walk around the classroom and see each other’s works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Walking? I prefer riding in the little shopping cart scooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwindS2k Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) Update on the first post: * Added VF0 Shin Kudo * Added YF19 No.4 * Added VF31A * Added Mospeada Here are some outtakes Edited March 21, 2020 by EastwindS2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Nice, I noticed that some Frontier DX are in satin/matt finish. Am I correct or is it the soft lighting that causes it? Really really beautiful sets. Clean shots, really like the usage of acrylic blocks and another case why Yeti Stands are really superior for this hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwindS2k Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 14 hours ago, chyll2 said: Nice, I noticed that some Frontier DX are in satin/matt finish. Am I correct or is it the soft lighting that causes it? Really really beautiful sets. Clean shots, really like the usage of acrylic blocks and another case why Yeti Stands are really superior for this hobby. Thank you. The Yetis are great You were right and I coated all of them. I posted the how to in one of my earlier reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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