Ground Vehicles in multiple scales

[tundrayeti]

Hey Everyone! been really busy lately and I finally broke down and modeled some of the Macross ground vehicles in 3D. I am in the process of having these 3d printed in 1/100 scale for myself, but it would be very easy to convert these to 1/72, 1/60, or any scale desired. I will post pics of the models when I get them But for now I'm just gauging interest to see if anyone else would be interested in a set or individual vehicles. Let me know your thoughts and ideas. More will definately be on the way but here are the vehicles I have for now:

The M299 Jeep:

The XM3002 Low Gravity Vehicle:

A civilian car:

And the Tow tractor:

I have more coming, but here is the first taste, let me know what you guys think!

Edited September 11, 2010 by tundrayeti

[Grapeape]

Hey Everyone! been really busy lately and I finally broke down and modeled some of the Macross ground vehicles in 3D. I am in the process of having these 3d printed in 1/100 scale for myself, but it would be very easy to convedrt these to 1/72, 1/60, or any scale desired. I will post pics of the models when I get them But for now I'm just gauging interest to see if anyone else would be interested in a set or individual vehicles. Let me know your thoughts and ideas. More will definately be on the way but here are the vehicles I have for now:

The M299 Jeep:

The XM3002 Low Gravity Vehicle:

A civilian car:

And the Tow tractor:

I have more coming, but here is the first taste, let me know what you guys think!

Awesome! Definately interested, 1/100 and especially 1/72 for a Macross City warzone diorama I'm planning XD

Edited September 10, 2010 by Grapeape

[THOR]

1/72, 1/48/ 1/32...where do i send my money?

[EXO]

awesome! Hey I have one already done in 1/60, if you print them out at that scale I'll be down for a trade.

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=32047&view=findpost&p=865965

[tundrayeti]

awesome! Hey I have one already done in 1/60, if you print them out at that scale I'll be down for a trade.

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=32047&view=findpost&p=865965

I'm sure we can work something out Exo. I will be posting more before the weekend is out.

[neptunesurvey]

I'll take 1/72 and 1/100 versions.

[cool8or]

Do you'll sell 3D printed models? In color? I'm interested in 1/72 vehicles, but I would like to see a sample, before agree to buy some.

[tundrayeti]

Do you'll sell 3D printed models? In color? I'm interested in 1/72 vehicles, but I would like to see a sample, before agree to buy some.

Hey Cool8or thanks for looking.

The models will be unpainted. I have samples on the way, I'm just guaging intrest right now. I'm going to try several materials. I have the first set being done with the cheaper material in 1/100 scale. I should have them in a couple weeks

[Iceblue106]

Hey there Yeti!!!

Long time no talk. I'd be interested in 1/60 scale vehicles. So if/or when you

decide to go with the build, include me in so we can talk price.

Blue

[thegunny]

I'd be interested in any 1/100, 1/72 & 1/48 ground support vehicles

[claude grant]

Definitely interested in 1/48 & 1/60 scale...can't wait to see the samples you're getting produced!

[MechTech]

I haven't been able to get here in a while, but good timing to get here and see this great work! Nice job Yeti! Not my scale, but great work all the same! - MT

[cool8or]

I'm going to try several materials. I have the first set being done with the cheaper material in 1/100 scale. I should have them in a couple weeks

So, do you'll "print" a kit to use it as a master? And then you'll make copies in resin? Sorry but I'm a little confused.

[tundrayeti]

I haven't been able to get here in a while, but good timing to get here and see this great work! Nice job Yeti! Not my scale, but great work all the same! - MT

Thanks MechTech. Sorry I cant do 1/200. You seem to have done a good job with that scale anyway

[tundrayeti]

So, do you'll "print" a kit to use it as a master? And then you'll make copies in resin? Sorry but I'm a little confused.

Good question Cool8or. If it costs too much to Print each kit I will be printing a master and making Resin Copies. (at least in the larger scales) printing in 1/100 scale is pretty cost effective. I will be determining what would be the best way to go after I get my test prints. Of course I will be posting my progress here and getting feedback from everyone on the forums. So I guess the answer to your question Cool8or, would be whatever looks best and is reasonable cost wise. I know that the larger scales will be more expensive.

I will keep everyone informed.

[Major Focker]

i'll take 1/72 and 1/144, and a few 1/60 and 1/100.

hope this succeeds and you make more of the other vehicles.

speaking of which, someone was making one of the bigger macross trucks. lost track of it though. wonder if it's still on

[tundrayeti]

Here are a few more designs. I made these from some Concept designs from another anime, but they look good in the Macross universe. I'm doing more, the boom truck is on the way as well. I'm also doing a firetruck design. need to fight fires on board ship.

Let me know what you guys think.

[Major Focker]

Here are a few more designs. I made these from some Concept designs from another anime, but they look good in the Macross universe. I'm doing more, the boom truck is on the way as well. I'm also doing a firetruck design. need to fight fires on board ship.

Let me know what you guys think.

sold!

might i also suggest a gunpod carrier? i believe there was a picture in macross chronicles.

[ahiachris]

speaking of which, someone was making one of the bigger macross trucks. lost track of it though. wonder if it's still on

The project is still on. Just too busy to discuss with my caster for the pricing.

[tundrayeti]

sold!

might i also suggest a gunpod carrier? i believe there was a picture in macross chronicles.

If anyone has the picture or could send it to me, I'll give it a go.

[tundrayeti]

The project is still on. Just too busy to discuss with my caster for the pricing.

Hey ahiachris, I checked out your thread, Awesome work! Sorry I wasn't trying to step on your toes, like most folks here I wanted something for my particular scale and figured out a way to make it happen in any scale. unfortunately, anything smaller than 1/100 scale isn't possible for the 3d printer to do. So It looks as though i will be doing these in 1/60, 1/72, and 1/100 scales. I may break these up into set. A Macross city set with all the civvie cars, a ground support set (obvious) and a military set (with the jeeps). Please, if anyone has an idea for something they would like to see done, post some lineart and I'll try to make it happen.

[ahiachris]

Hey ahiachris, I checked out your thread, Awesome work! Sorry I wasn't trying to step on your toes, like most folks here I wanted something for my particular scale and figured out a way to make it happen in any scale. unfortunately, anything smaller than 1/100 scale isn't possible for the 3d printer to do. So It looks as though i will be doing these in 1/60, 1/72, and 1/100 scales. I may break these up into set. A Macross city set with all the civvie cars, a ground support set (obvious) and a military set (with the jeeps). Please, if anyone has an idea for something they would like to see done, post some lineart and I'll try to make it happen.

I'm interest in your civilian cars

[tundrayeti]

Okay here is an update. needs a little more done, but here is a preview of the boom truck.

[cool8or]

Please, if anyone has an idea for something they would like to see done, post some lineart and I'll try to make it happen.

This is a irresistible offer! This is my favorite:

And these would be great too:

[tundrayeti]

Thanks for the lineart Cool8or! I actually was going to do the taxi, but not the limo until now. The lineart I have sucks. If there's not enough intrest, I'll print one out just for you.

[cool8or]

C'mon man... thank YOU! The lineart is from Macross Perfect Memory book, but all these vehicles are contained in only one page, so all of them are very tiny. Despite this, I could take better pictures if you need it.

[tundrayeti]

C'mon man... thank YOU! The lineart is from Macross Perfect Memory book, but all these vehicles are contained in only one page, so all of them are very tiny. Despite this, I could take better pictures if you need it.

These are great! My copy of the book is electronic so it kinda sucks. I can really do some damage with these. I'll start on the limo and taxi today. I'll do the ambulance too. thanks again!

[miriya]

Great Stuff Yeti. I would love a The XM3002 Low Gravity Vehicle and a Tow Tractor in 1/60 scale.

[tundrayeti]

Great Stuff Yeti. I would love a The XM3002 Low Gravity Vehicle and a Tow Tractor in 1/60 scale.

Thanks Miriya I will be doing these in sets or individually.

Here is a preview of the taxi:

still need to add some detail, but the basic model is done.

[tundrayeti]

And here's the ambulance. I will add more detail but the basic shape is what I'm looking for opinions on.

[Blue Faced Beast]

And here's the ambulance. I will add more detail but the basic shape is what I'm looking for opinions on.

Great work Yeti. It looks to me like the angle of the wheel wells should be a bit different. Please forgive my sketch in illustrator but I think they should be a bit more like this:

[tundrayeti]

Thanks Beast, It kinda hard to see for sure in the lineart but i'll fillet those corners. Been doing some research and have some more civvie vehicles coming. I may even do Jim's jeep from Mospeada. If there is something you would like to see let's give it a try!. The sample models are on their way to me right now I should have them in a week or so (hopefully) Keep those suggestions coming.

[BlueMax]

Definitely interested in 1/48 & 1/60 scale

[tundrayeti]

Hey guys. here's an update. Fixed the ambulance and added more detail. And I got another civilian car about 90% done. I think this one was also a Taxi.

Next step is to show the samples once I get them and then break these down into sets and then the real fun starts.

[tundrayeti]

My samples arrived today! To the naked eye they look really good! Some of the powder that is used in the 3d printing process in visible in the pics and I used the cheapest material available, just to see how they look. I think if i use these as masters I will print them in the high quality material/machine. These are in the 1/100 scale and I put them in with some of my 1/100 scale stuff including the original Macross factory vehicles from Imai. Let me know what you guys think. I'm going to clean these up and get all the excess powder off of them, primer and post some more pics. but for now, here are the preliminary photos.