Knight26 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Does the backpack sit up properly in fighter/gerwalk without small vertical stabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Does the backpack sit up properly in fighter/gerwalk without small vertical stabs? It does but a new backpack hinge will be designed to utilize and set the the booster and backpack in the correct position as the lineart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 It does but a new backpack hinge will be designed to utilize and set the the booster and backpack in the correct position as the lineart. NICE!!! WONDERFUL JOB MATE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 ...and the beat goes on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Still working on the Ostrich........ What the hell are you doing here sharing these pics with your fellow Macross enthusiasts when you should be hard at work sculpting these marvels of toy engineering into works of perfection?! Slacker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 What the hell are you doing here sharing these pics with your fellow Macross enthusiasts when you should be hard at work sculpting these marvels of toy engineering into works of perfection?! Slacker!! These are basic parts. The really cool stuff is the design for the head and neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizman Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Lookin nice as always, can't wait to see the completed VF-1D in all its painted glory. Have you heard anything from Yamato or Graham for that matter about your design yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Lookin nice as always, can't wait to see the completed VF-1D in all its painted glory. Have you heard anything from Yamato or Graham for that matter about your design yet? Still waiting. But while they're taking their sweet time, I could be done with all the valkyries in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) You can get an idea of the profile if you look at my avatar. The 1D is done. The Ostrich will feature having the head tucked in during non-armoured fighter mode and a protruding head during Super fighter mode. Took me a while to figure it all out. All I need now is to complete the armour and minor details. Mega wow! It can tuck in?! You sir are brilliant. 1/48 VT-1 will be moinneee! Great that the backpack will sit like it does line art'd. One of the reasons i love the Ostrich design. Edited April 23, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 i have two valks alrady aside ready for donation for this kit when it comes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 i have two valks alrady aside ready for donation for this kit when it comes out Donation? I love donations. Just send them my way.... ...and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 la, de, de, da, de, da. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohawa Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 la, de, de, da, de, da. Mmmm frosting... You know this isn't a cake right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 doh, dee, doh, dee, doh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oh my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 mmhmmm, orange... caaaake... mmmhhmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Nightmare, Excellent work so far. Can I ask what you use for putty/filler to sculpt parts? (i.e. the "frosting" in your pics? I'm working on my own custom and am struggling with finding a putty that can go on thick, dries quickly, and sands uniformly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Nightmare, Excellent work so far. Can I ask what you use for putty/filler to sculpt parts? (i.e. the "frosting" in your pics? I'm working on my own custom and am struggling with finding a putty that can go on thick, dries quickly, and sands uniformly. Use auto body filler. It works great and sets hard and solid as a rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Almost done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) Totally, awesome.. When the Ostrich's backpack flops over in Gerwalk, it'll lock in place good enough won't it? The old 1/60 version was a little floppy. Just trying to imagine it in my hands now... Edited April 26, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) Totally, awesome.. When the Ostrich's backpack flops over in Gerwalk, it'll lock in place good enough won't it? But of course. The old 1/60 version was a little floppy. Just trying to imagine it in my hands now...how about this? Just mocked everything up really quick. These are probably the last pics you'll be seeing for a while. I'll finish this and begin the next project. *The thrusters in the booster are just used as fillers. The backpack still needs the newly designed hinge. You can see how far back the backpack sits compare to the corrected position of the booster. Edited April 26, 2008 by nightmareB4macross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohawa Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Holy crap that is awesome! Looks like someone is really burning the midnight oil. MWCON is going to be Insane this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orguss01 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) Heck yeah it is...I am glad to see all this after the 'kinda' small customs turnout las year.. I've always loved the bulging tanks on the leg armor, your sculpt looks so organic, good job..good job Holy crap that is awesome! Looks like someone is really burning the midnight oil. MWCON is going to be Insane this year. Edited April 26, 2008 by orguss01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) Just mocked everything up really quick. These are probably the last pics you'll be seeing for a while. I'll finish this and begin the next project. *The thrusters in the booster are just used as fillers. The backpack still needs the newly designed hinge. You can see how far back the backpack sits compare to the corrected position of the booster. Thankyou for the pics Good Sir! She's is super duper sexy. Has anyone brought up the heatsheild factor for the VT-1 or the VF-1D? I soughta remember you said it can be done? I think i'm mistaken tho. Not that it matters! VF-1D would be nice though, i can't really say i'm gonna ever bother getting further than Gerwalk for either the VT-1 nor VE-1. Strickly fighter gerwaks them ones are. Edited April 26, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Where's the Elint? Man... what takes this guy so long??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) Where's the Elint? Man... what takes this guy so long??? Answering stoooooopid questions like these. SUCKA!!! Edited April 26, 2008 by nightmareB4macross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Thankyou for the pics Good Sir! She's is super duper sexy. Has anyone brought up the heatsheild factor for the VT-1 or the VF-1D? I soughta remember you said it can be done? It is done. I think i'm mistaken tho. Not that it matters! VF-1D would be nice though, i can't really say i'm gonna ever bother getting further than Gerwalk for either the VT-1 nor VE-1. Strickly fighter gerwaks them ones are. Too bad, you really would be missing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) Answering stoooooopid questions like these. SUCKA!!! BTW .....that Super O is lookin devine! Edited April 26, 2008 by misterryno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 (edited) It's not like i 'won't' transform it to batts, as that wouldn't do this custom justice (of course!), it's just for display purposes it'll be in fighter mode (VE-1) and gerwalk or fighter (VT-1). Not that i got any more room mind you. Maybe i'll display the new 1/60' versions in battroid. (maybe no) Great! We got a working heatsheild for our VF-1D 1/48! great job of course man. Is the seat slidey back feature possible for the VT-1 or VE-1? Edited April 27, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 It's not like i 'won't' transform it to batts, as that wouldn't do this custom justice (of course!), it's just for display purposes it'll be in fighter mode (VE-1) and gerwalk or fighter (VT-1). Not that i got any more room mind you. Maybe i'll display the new 1/60' versions in battroid. (maybe no) Great! We got a working heatsheild for our VF-1D 1/48! great job of course man. Working heatshields on all these customs, and more to come. Is the seat slidey back feature possible for the VT-1 or VE-1? It's is but there are to way many more parts to create just to make that happen. I'm figuring since we didn't see it in the anime, it shouldn't happen. But given by what has been done on the VF-1D, we know it's possible. So we'll leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Fantastic work. The VF-1D especially, you'll forgive me for not caring about the seat gimmick, but I'm impressed with how many parts you have retained from the original Yamato and how the D-head design is so well translated into the 1/48 scale. The Ostrich is great too. just wanted to ask, it won't be much of a challenge for you now to make the Elintseeker in terms of the base VF right? You just gotta design the actual armour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Fantastic work. The VF-1D especially, you'll forgive me for not caring about the seat gimmick, but I'm impressed with how many parts you have retained from the original Yamato and how the D-head design is so well translated into the 1/48 scale. The Ostrich is great too. just wanted to ask, it won't be much of a challenge for you now to make the Elintseeker in terms of the base VF right? You just gotta design the actual armour. That has been my idea from the start of the VT-1. The head design for the Ostrich is a bit extreme in the sense of moving parts and parts count. So far the number of parts required to make the head (and neck) work as designed is 14 parts, to date. Since the VT-1 is a bit more complex than the the VE-1, I started with the latter. All I need to do is finish Ostrich and borrow a few bits and begin the Elint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Really? I would have thought it was the other way around, I didn't know that the VT-1 head was THAT complex, but given your attention to detail, it probably is. Any plans on doing a Funny Chinese with your VF-1D as your base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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