Shawn Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Nichimo is in the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Somebody dared to actually build their collection! They made them look good too. - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 I grew up with the Imai 1/72 Variable valks and the Robotech Changers releases (they were cheaper!) Here is an incredible, lets say 1/20ish version! All 3D printed. With a little modification you could turn this into the HCM like Bandai did ha! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4097191 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8SMlyTgmfrDt9yrx3_gAg/videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Thanks for posting that, Shawn! I thought it looked at first like the kit - it is -sorta. He done gone and blown it up! Every aspect is like someone hit the "Extra Large" button on making the kit. The nose is squatty, but other than that - REALLY COOL! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 "Yes, I'd like a VF-1 Valkyrie Value meal, supersized!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Good dynamic pose with a clean finish! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Low-Viz in the house! Nice build. https://hobbycom.jp/my/586665d5de/photo/products/100751 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 GREAT finish and cool conventional load-out too! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I love this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 That is one great looking low-vis VF-1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Very nice weathering overall! well done build for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Nicely done on that low-viz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Another creative take on the power suits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 That is just bad ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 10/23/2020 at 2:58 AM, electric indigo said: I love what I'd call "remixes" of the classic designs. Maybe use a different word......"Remix" conjures up images of that horrible abortion of a RT comic, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 47 minutes ago, Shawn said: That is just bad ass! That is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Did somebody confuse Mak with Macross? - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slide Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 7:57 AM, MechTech said: Did somebody confuse Mak with Macross? - MT Ma.K.ross? I'd watch that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 One of the finest 1/48 builds ever I think! For sale here https://www.mercari.com/jp/items/m54813081082/ Read through the description for all the features...wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Wow. I have one of these in my pile......really scared to build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) That paint job is absolutely incredible! Holy $$$$! I just saw the price! Edited February 23, 2021 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Only $3,750! What a bargain! Seriously though, it's a really nice build. I wouldn't pay that but I guess factoring in the time it would take to build that, it comes out to maybe 30 to 40 dollars an hour? That's definitely not a quick, 10-hour build. You'll never get rich building model kits for resale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 How do you get a canopy to that level of shine? Wow, after checking out the photos more, I'm realizing how nice that build is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Epic build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Yeh, there was a buttload of time put into that build, I'm sure he'll get a good price for it. I'd never pay that much, but someone out there might. I've only ever done 1 commission conversion/build and I charged $20 an hour because I'm not a professional by any means. It's amazing how quick the time ads up. You don't realize it when you're building for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Incredible looking build! But, I'd rather buy a kit and see how close I could get to doing it that well myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 *drool mode activated* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) @Gabe Q They probably buffed the windshield and used a Mop n Glow coating. There's some stuff for motorcycle lights that gives a pearlescent sheen too. I gotta get some of that! That is a GREAT build! He mottled the heck out of the paint, but it works! It looks VERY sun bleached - like being out in space without cloud cover to shield it! Hey, it's STILL for sale!- MT Edited March 1, 2021 by MechTech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 @MechTech I have the polishing compound and the future floor product. It's just that my canopies never come out that good. I guess I'll have to keep practicing! The decals look painted on. The gun barrels look like polished metal. All the details just look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Yeah, canopies suck! Yes, I agree, everything does look right! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Look at the shine on Hikaru's helmet! That thing must be buried under a thick cost of clear and polished. I've heard good things about canopies and Future's/Pledge. Some guys dip the whole canopy into it and it comes out pretty glossy. I haven't tried it yet, but I have a few old kits I might use as a guinea pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 3 hours ago, peter said: Look at the shine on Hikaru's helmet! That thing must be buried under a thick cost of clear and polished. I've heard good things about canopies and Future's/Pledge. Some guys dip the whole canopy into it and it comes out pretty glossy. I haven't tried it yet, but I have a few old kits I might use as a guinea pig. Yes, that works well, but requires some planning and patience. Here's one process: http://www.finescale.com/online-extras/how-to/2017/11/in-the-past-it-was-future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 A little 1/72 Imai (erg...Bandai) fun-including a stop motion video haha http://shucho.blog37.fc2.com/blog-entry-52.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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