Xigfrid
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The best seats for the youngest, I like it
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I can't wait to see your new display arrangement and pew pew lightings in actions !
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That sounds like a great plan, please share your thoughts about the different methods. Unfortunately, I lately tend to apply the "prime and sand it until it looks good enough" rule with with a very high laziness. For instance on this VF-1X++ parts, the hands had only 1 primer layer, the feet had 2 layers. Only the head cap has had something like 5-6 sanding/primer layers because I tried so many white to match the yamato white plastic ...
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I am very impressed by the surface detailing and shapes made, but no idea of the figure itself, and google doesn't seem to give me a hint
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probably those who are afraid of the pinkish gray SDF1!
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Not much news, apart that for those who's wondering how does it look like to work on a transforming model.
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I use noname primer for standard or large projects and tamiya primer for my favorite ones. Also as first layer I have had good results using floor vermish: put the parts in a bath of vermish then hang them outside to dry. Once the surface is dry, you can add a primer layer and wait 24h. After the first sanding, the parts should be almost smooth
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Did you check @wmkjr the 0B and 0C conversion thread here ? As described there are different greys used in both repaints: VF-0B: AS-16 light grey & AS-20 Insignia white VF-0C: TS-81 Royal light grey & AS-7 Neutral grey
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@derex3592 I like the low viz version much better than the "official" schemes. For myself, I hope that Bandai will release the "low viz" version seen in the anime when the delta squadron launched from the deck. Kind of full dark grey theme. @arbit Great use of electronics. Someday when it is so miniaturized that the electronic can be embarked, I must try that.
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Thanks for sharing this, now I am thinking of buying the Premium finish because I don't that much of spare time.
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It looks like that 100CNY is a preorder price for 1st quarter 2018. And the final price would be 1000CNY. Also, I think that it would be painted since the regult with optional clear parts is cheaper than the other version. I would like to order one but I don't think that a proxy will manage the pre-order things properly. @sh9000 do you know a link to place the pre-order directly from the manufacturer?
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Ok, I decided I need one, but painted. Is it even a possibility?
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Hi Jenius, would love to have confirmation of the scale too. And let's have some news about the bikes too
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Depends if you absolutely want the launch arm or not, but for the same value, you can get a yetistand which is far better as a stand, all the more if you plan to display multiple on a single stand.
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And I second @valhary about Arcadia Isamu: best sculpt and painting on a 1:60 pilot ever.
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Wmkjr nailed it about the nose thrusters. Since the added propulsion power makes the VF-1 to act more like a missile than a plane, it needs the directional thruster at the nose level to have more directional mobility. All the parts are removable, just like in the novel, the upgrade parts are added on a classic VF-1. Though the aerodynamic is enhanced further with the unique head, with a large front cap, the wings have reinforcements for strength and the tails fins are shorter. I also took closer pictures of the opening/closing flaps.
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Hi @valhary thank you for posting your pictures. It gives new perspectives by seeing the same kit in different customers hands. I am looking forward to seeing your progresses.
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If it is based on t-Rex work, we gonna love it but I doubt it
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I love the arrangement and the toys in there
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A couple months ago I was looking for one, and all listings were too old, out of stock or simply not responding. At least that's what the proxy told me. Le t me know if you come across an active listing.
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Don't rush my friend, I am still working on the main body anime magic... I have solved a lot until now and working toward a complete okto now
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Thanks Bolt and you are welcome Jasonc. And don't hesitate to ask anything needed if something looks wrong during assembly.
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I wanted to present this custom of the VF-1X++ from Macross The Ride. The most notable VF-1X++ is ridden by Akuna AOBA in the story novels "Macross the Ride". The VF-1X++ also known as "double plus" has been produced in limited quantities. Among the special equipment, the most notable upgrades are the dual ELA-3000 thermonuclear turbine engines that have an extreme and powerful output making this VF-1 model very hard to handle. In the novel, the VF-1X++ is illustrated handling an Howard GU-17A (VF-25 gunpod), this is why this custom can store both the GU-17A gunpod and the classic GU-11 (VF-1 gunpod) in fighter mode. All the Shapeways parts are available here. They will need preparing and painting. The assembly instructions are available here. For the complete assembly, you will need a few pins cut to length, six screws flat head M1.7x6mm and two flat head M1.7x10mm And now the pictures (sorry a few clear parts are still not painted and missing)
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It really suits well the 1X.
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Your eyes are nice, and I know how difficult it is to paint clear parts from behind: this is only at the end, when you seal everything with the metallic coat that will act as a mirror for the previous layers that you know if you have failed or not.
