Goodman Models Posted July 20 Posted July 20 (edited) Hey All, I started working on another Model Graphix Decal sheet bird! Here’s some wips of the fuselage. The thrusters are finished and will be taped up. I’ve tried a different mounting method for this VF; note the socket in the gear bay. I’ve also noticed that the 1J head does not fit in without splaying open the arms of the cockpit section, so I’ve dropped a couple of mm to allow it some clearance. I also corrected angle of the legs. Edited July 20 by Goodman Models Added content Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 20 Author Posted July 20 (edited) Here’s the Livery. I don’t think it matches the armored valk model that appears in the magazine but I’ll do my best interpretation of this profile. Edited July 20 by Goodman Models Content Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 20 Author Posted July 20 The canopy with the kit comes a little too short, so I’ve extended it with a bit of sheet stock. Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 20 Author Posted July 20 I ran out of Hasegawa GU-11s but I found this 80s one from the 1A Battroid kit, not sure which boxing but it was tan. The plastic was a bit brittle and it fell apart on me; I rebuilt it and added aluminum gun barrels. Beefy! Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 20 Author Posted July 20 Tail boom - I’m using some of the photo etch kit here and there. Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 20 Author Posted July 20 I cut up a bunch of wings to drop flaps on my angel bird build but I was able to gather up enough parts to reassemble complete wings. 🍀 lucky. Quote
Urashiman Posted July 20 Posted July 20 noice! I wonder why you use the extended Battroid mode GU11 there - but it kinda looks badass Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted July 20 Posted July 20 Looking good! Which colors have you selected for the body and accents? Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 21 Author Posted July 21 4 hours ago, Urashiman said: noice! I wonder why you use the extended Battroid mode GU11 there - but it kinda looks badass It’s just a one piece model, I don’t know why they extend - maybe it retracts for landing and hook deployment? I thought it looked alright so I went with it! Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 21 Author Posted July 21 3 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Looking good! Which colors have you selected for the body and accents? Thanks! I’m going to finish priming in black and the build up with Mr. Color 1 white until it’s fairly light then I have a Mr. Color gundam violet that is very close for the top. I’m thinking I’ll feather it instead of a hard edge, kind of like the F-15. Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 21 Author Posted July 21 2 hours ago, Bolt said: Oh nice ! I'm looking forward to seeing more of this Thanks Bolt! Quote
Gabe Q Posted July 21 Posted July 21 Looking great! I love how you tackled that canopy issue. If you'd like, I can send you a spare gunpod. Lemme know. Quote
Big s Posted July 21 Posted July 21 19 hours ago, Goodman Models said: It’s just a one piece model, I don’t know why they extend - maybe it retracts for landing and hook deployment? I thought it looked alright so I went with it! I’m pretty sure it retracts for fighter so that it’s more aerodynamic, but why it extends for gerwalk and Battroid is a mystery to me. Probably just a rule of cool kinda thing. But maybe it has an odd purpose, like cooling or something. But more than likely just to add interest in the design for the more robotic modes visually. Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 21 Author Posted July 21 19 minutes ago, Big s said: I’m pretty sure it retracts for fighter so that it’s more aerodynamic, but why it extends for gerwalk and Battroid is a mystery to me. Probably just a rule of cool kinda thing. But maybe it has an odd purpose, like cooling or something. But more than likely just to add interest in the design for the more robotic modes visually. I think you nailed it Big! I was thinking of it like a “GU-11 mk. ll” since it has a different profile and is larger than the Hs version. Quote
Big s Posted July 21 Posted July 21 2 minutes ago, Goodman Models said: I think you nailed it Big! I was thinking of it like a “GU-11 mk. ll” since it has a different profile and is larger than the Hs version. Some heavier firepower and maybe more ammo capacity Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 26 Author Posted July 26 (edited) Some painting - Mr. Color 1 white over black 1500 surfacer using post shading and some stencils Edited July 27 by Goodman Models Added content Quote
Goodman Models Posted July 31 Author Posted July 31 I’m laying it down as a soft edge rather than the hardline in the profile… although I may give it a tighter line. Quote
Goodman Models Posted August 3 Author Posted August 3 There was a scratch across this section that I didn’t notice until the camo was applied.. I’m buffing it out and now ready to repaint. Quote
Goodman Models Posted August 3 Author Posted August 3 Here’s the white over black primer. Next is the violet to correct the camo blob. Quote
Goodman Models Posted Saturday at 07:24 PM Author Posted Saturday at 07:24 PM Almost done then screwed up the roundel on the wing…in the process of replacing it and flattening the No steps placards. Quote
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