Hikaru's Bookshelf?

[Hurin]

So, I just got a new printer. My gf just got a new kick-ass digital camera. And I had some photo paper and picked up a few frames. So, I decided to spruce up my 1/48 display shelf.

So. . . is this going too far? I realize that this is incredibly geeky of me. And I think my girlfriend is going to probably bail on me when she wakes up in the morning and sees this. . . but hey. . . I like it!

An uncompressed, huge (2272 x 1704) image is available here.

My inspiration was this cover of Macross Hobby Handbook. I've had this book since I was a kid. Now all I need is a Macross helmet. But I ain't crazy enough to buy Yamato's!

Anyways, I think it looks sorta cool. I also made a display for Max's Super 1J. But I don't have any room on the shelf for him anymore!

And before anyone asks. . . I chose pictures of Minmay rather than Misa because Minmay is the unrequited love throughout the TV series. Yes, it's his DYRL/movie valk in the picture. . . but I chose to go with the "all appearances of mecha in DYRL are now canon even if the TV series story is still the 'official' story."

H

Edited August 14, 2004 by Hurin

[wolfx]

Very nice!

Hope your gf doesn't get jealous of min may though.

[BoBe-Patt]

that's nice!! so you scanned in those pix of minmay? Nice, I was thinking of doing the same thing, but not until I move out!!

[1 VF-1 2NV]

I've got a similiar set up. My wife thought it was childish .

[Nightbat]

Where's Roy and Misa?

Edited August 14, 2004 by Nightbat®

[Ignacio Ocamica]

Nice set up!!!

Looks cool

[eugimon]

muahaha!

very cool!

[Hurin]

that's nice!! so you scanned in those pix of minmay?

Nah! Remember, there is more to MW than the forums.

Glad you guys like it. It's vaguely embarassing to have in my living room. But I'm gonna leave it this way for a while.

H

[bigkid24]

that's nice!! so you scanned in those pix of minmay?

Nah! Remember, there is more to MW than the forums.

Glad you guys like it. It's vaguely embarassing to have in my living room. But I'm gonna leave it this way for a while.

H

No need to be embarassed. It's a tasteful display.

[Mechamaniac]

Actually, I think that is really, really cool!

A very cool little homage to Minmay, Mikimoto, and Macross in general. All you need is one of those Yamato 1/1 helmets painted like Roy's from the TV series on your table, and you're set!.

[phatslappy]

Yup...I'll be seein your gf at my place after this...

[connor99]

2 thumbs up, H! I agree w/ everyone, very nice set up indeed!

[Hurin]

Yup...I'll be seein your gf at my place after this...

She'd like you to PM me a picture.

H

[Angel's Fury]

Don't be embarassed. It looks nice anyway!

[ewilen]

I think it looks great. If your gf gets jealous, maybe she'd be willing to cosplay as Minmay (or Misa) for a new display (?).

[valkyrietestpilot]

hey man,that's a cool display.i have anime girls up all over the place on my walls & girls don't get jealous over stuff like that.unless,you sit in front of them & drewl all day,that's a different story,but i've yet to have 1 of my girlfriends cause grief over them.guys do this,we have girly calenders & posters & such,it's natural behavior & most chicks accept it.

[rewooh]

thats very creative indeed.

i wish i had the parts and money to do that.

Digital Camera: $300+

Frames: $20

New Printer: $150

Photo Paper: $10

CMS Minmay Doll: $10

1/48 VF-1? and display stand: $160

Having a book shelf that creaps out your girlfriend.

priceless.

[Hurin]

Just for the record, I never said that she would be jealous. Rather, I just expected her to wake up, go out into the living room, say: "My god, you are the biggest geek I've ever known". . . and then walk out the door.

H

[Hikuro]

lmao I'd pay money to see that! Man that gives me ideas.....

[Hurin]

Okay. . . I managed to put up a shelf in the corner where I could fit Max.

I wish I had my Milia 1J already to pose next to him. But I'm not sure if I could make them fit with their Fast Packs!

I couldn't get this one as clear (for some reason) as the others. But, if anyone cares, there's a higher res version here.

H

[nucleartiger]

I love the displays! Very original! Makes me want to do the same thing with some of my display shelves. Framed pictures actually compliment the Valks nicely.

[Armor]

They look great. Thats a real cool touch.

[Solscud007]

Looks cool. I imagine if Hikaru or max or any other character from the Anime would have a shelf, that the Valk would be displayed in fighter mode with a snazzy dsiplay holder. Kinda like those really expensive military models professionally made that you see in display cases of old fighter pilots and fightert pilot schools.

[rocco_77]

Hurin - those displays are REALLY GREAT! I think putting the pictures with the valk like that looks very nice indeed... I wouldn't be surprised if we see some people here following this trend... In fact I may do this to a couple of my shelves...

Nice work.

[Draykov]

that's nice!! so you scanned in those pix of minmay?

Nah! Remember, there is more to MW than the forums.

Glad you guys like it. It's vaguely embarassing to have in my living room. But I'm gonna leave it this way for a while.

H

Don't sweat it. It looks cool, in a geeky fan-boy sort of way. Besides, it looks like a typical living room table set-up if you don't pay too much attention to it. People not interested in Macross might take a while to even notice it.

Edited August 17, 2004 by Draykov

[Godzilla]

Max Display is too cool. You need to add Millia, I also like the Minmay display. Nice job there.

[Kamion]

Wow... great idea! And it looks really nice as well...

I might follow, one day.......

[Jin_Kune_Do]

Thats nice Hurin. Its a great idea...i think ill do that to my Valks too. As soon as i get some cash to burn, ill get it done.

Does anyone have the picture of Hikaru and Minmey in the park picture? like the one used here? If yes, please post it in a good resolution.

-Jin

[Ido]

I have only those shots from the episode # 6, that specific picture must be on some art book.

[KingNor]

you're NERDS.

[Hurin]

you're NERDS.

I prefer the term "geek."

Nerds wouldn't understand just how nerdy this seems to everyone else. . . while geeks are aware of it and at least express some shame.

[KingNor]

you're NERDS.

I prefer the term "geek."

Nerds wouldn't understand just how nerdy this seems to everyone else. . . while geeks are aware of it and at least express some shame.

ehh? you DORK.

ok so those are pretty sweet setups... still tho.... DWEEBS.

[Hurin]

Hehe.

Well, if it helps any. . . I took down the pictures for Max. I just didn't like them as much. It's just the valk now.

But I still like my Hikaru/Minmay display! And you can't stop me!

H

[Jin_Kune_Do]

Hey Ido

Thanks for the pictures. I can definetly use those

Anyways, can anyone have/scan the Minmay-Hikaru picture that is being used in the Macross Model World/Hobby Hand Book picture?

-Jin

[eugimon]

you're NERDS.

I prefer the term "geek."

Nerds wouldn't understand just how nerdy this seems to everyone else. . . while geeks are aware of it and at least express some shame.

I second the term "geek"

if I was an engineer than fine, I'm a nerd.. bit I study art, I'm a geek.