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Based upon customer feedback, we made some changes to how the leg armor attaches plus improvements. Thanks to Tony @magicsp00nthe 3D designer and to Tom @AchtungMacrossthe model building artist for his suggestions. Bandai 1-100 HMR VF-1 Armored GERWALK 3D Improved Parts.mp4

I hope everyone is doing well and had a nice Halloween! Here's the completed Max & Milia Custom Sets. They've been shipped out to their respective customers. I'm excited to make a M & M set for myself, and I have some other custom Armored GERWALK sets planned.

Please check out my for sale post of the @Xigfridcustom assembled 1/60 Heavy Soldier Vajra (HSV) when you get time. I also have his drones and so forth available. I'm having his HSV 3D printed in another scale for a diorama scene. The proceeds will be used for another armor project similar to the AG set. So, your help will be greatly appreciated! I hope to start a poll soon and request feedback and suggestions. We have a lot of ideas for projects. If someone is a 3D designer with a printer and interested in working on Macross projects please message me. https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/52014-xigfrids-custom-160-heavy-soldier-vajra-hsv-macross-frontier-3d-printed-very-rare/#comment-1718037 A MW member and I are also working on the Super Heavy Soldier Vajra, it should be done soon: https://www.mahq.net/superheavysoldier-vajra/ I worked with Xigfrid and hired a 3D artist to complete his Asuka II aircraft carrier from Macross Zero, it includes the Valkyries and mech for the flight deck. We ended up starting from scratch though: https://macross.fandom.com/wiki/CVN-99_Asuka_II Here's some progress pictures for the MW members who ordered custom Armored GERWALK (Max & Milia) sets:

@M'Kyuun Hello Bill, I sincerely appreciate your message it meant a lot to me. Thank you for your service and I'm sorry for taking a while to respond. @jvmacross I love your pictures, they're really dynamic and interesting! It makes me happy to see that you and other fans are enjoying your kits. A VEFR-1 is an excellent idea, I'm definitely going to pursue it along with additional armor kits like the Stampede and so forth. @Dark Skull That's something else we have in common, we don't like to give up. You and I shared quite a few messages, because I know your AG armor set means a lot to you. Thank you for posting the pictures, it makes a great addition to your impressive collection. @Graham We're all here because of you and Shawn. You've been an inspiration to me for more than 20 years with your knowledge of and dedication to Macross. So even if no more sets were available, I would find a way to get you one. I'll send you a message with more information. @sh9000 Thank you for contacting me and I'm glad we were able to talk about your Armored GERWALK kit. I'll keep you posted!

Whew, at least they're giving us kits in 1/100 scale, which is my personal favorite size. I hope we'll get the full line up, plus enemy mecha and from other series too. It's definitely frustrating not being able to have all of them in the same and/or your preferred scale.

@Test_Pilot_2 I appreciate your message, offer of assistance and kind words! Thanks also for your service. I'm a veteran as well, from a military family going back several generations. I'm a member of the VFW, DAV, FRA and worked as a NSO representing veterans at the DVA in DC and other states. (We love our acronyms. haha) You have an amazing collection, is there someplace I can see the pictures? I recall his Lego Variable Glaug, it's a work of art and I think he only made one. I'm sure you paid a pretty penny for it and I would love to have that Mecha in my collection. It's definitely going to be a future project! I love your nameplates, let's work together on the details you need and I would love to have some for my display if that's possible. @vladykins Sounds good, excited to see your pictures! Some reminders, the armor pegs on our project are designed for regular VF-1 hands that all releases come with, not the large GBP-1 style hands. Although I'm sure that you can get them to stay on by adding something inside the larger holes. There's a technique for attaching the armor, especially the leg sections due to the fin. Please watch the YouTube video Tony made and there's also a nice set of PDF instructions. The parts don't need to forced on otherwise the tabs can break. If you're having any trouble getting an armor part on, please message @magicsp00n the 3D project manager. VF-AG Instructions.pdf

Honestly, I just have so many different emotions seeing these pictures...seeing everyone's excitement, anticipation, etc! I feel proud and a bit misty eyed to see this armor set a reality, when at times I had given up hope. Nervous about whether you guys would like the kit, the quality, paint job and so much more. Thanks so much for the amazing pictures! Please post more when you guys get time. I've suffered from depression/post traumatic stress disorder for many, many years and have a hard time just feeling happy or even appreciative of all my blessings. But Macross is something that takes my mind off of it, and it's nice to have a sense of accomplishment being a toy/model kit creator. I couldn't have done it without Tony and Tom though. The childhood remembrance of Christmas evening having trouble falling asleep in anticipation of what Santa would bring. Is still alive within every member of Macross World, otherwise we wouldn't be here. For me it's the time I received a Matsushiro Jetfire and it led me on a journey to learn more about it's origins. It's all about the imagination and never growing old! Sad to say I don't have my own Armored GERWALK kit, because the prototype was used for the photoshoot. But I'm happy to wait. Since I haven't personally held the armor I cannot speak to it's strength or resilience. With that said, please be careful with your armor sets take care putting them on and don't use force. The last thing I want is for anyone to experience damage or scratches. haha (5) unfinished kits were shipped to Tom today to make the custom AG sets that (2) customers ordered, they should arrive soon. We don't yet have a firm paint scheme for the customs, but between Tom and I we'll come up with something that looks nice. For Max & Milia having one part from each such as a wing since it has the blue or red & light gray would be a huge help so we can match the colors as closely as possible. Likewise we'll need to do the same for other customs. I also placed an order for (5) more unfinished kits.

Please check my For Sale Post for an update when you get time: https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/51943-armored-gerwalk-1100-armor-kit-for-bandai-hi-metal-r-vf-1-valkyries

@djivaldi7He has an account on MW and posted before, but it's been so long I can't recall his username anymore. I'll ask him if he's planning to attend either one, and I can also introduce you so that you two can communicate directly. Tom's very good, I can send you some samples of his work. Please check my For Sale Post for an update when you get time: https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/51943-armored-gerwalk-1100-armor-kit-for-bandai-hi-metal-r-vf-1-valkyries

@MommarPlease check your inbox for details! @Spark-O-MaticPlease check your inbox for details!

@MommarGreat choice, I would also like to have a M&M set, I'll start working on that for you! @Spark-O-MaticI like the way you think! It's good to see someone else imaging how cool the VE-1 radar dish would look mounted over the turret, not to mention the lovely colors of the Super Ostrich! I'll begin the process, but please be patient as @magicsp00nis a busy man. I've been patiently waiting to see if he's willing to make the two seater modification to the nose cone amor piece. Anyone else want a VT-1 and/or VE-1 please let me know so I can pass it on to him. @djivaldi7Thanks for your inquiry and interest! I contacted everyone personally to include you to confirm payment receipt, shipping address and so forth. Tony in North Carolina @magicsp00n the AG kit designer/printer will handle shipping for all unfinished kit orders. I gave everyone's address and will update the tracking information once he ships. Please be patient, because he works full time and has a family. Tom in Chicago the AG kit painter will handle shipping the finished kits. I gave everyone's address and will update the tracking information once he ships. Please be patient, because it's a lot of kits to ship to include two international orders. All (10) finished kits have been sold! (7) unfinished kits are left. Please let me know if you want to buy one, no limit. Someone also asked if they can make payments. Yes, if you want an unfinished kit please put at least half down and the other half by October 2. Kit would be shipped after completing the balance due. We're also working on decals, which will be available if we're able to get them done. If you want another finished AG kit, please message me and let me know if it's the standard color scheme or for a specific pilot so I can have Tom start to paint it for you. The unsold unfinished kit(s) will be used to fulfill your order.

@djivaldi7Thanks for your inquiry and interest! I contacted everyone personally to include you to confirm payment receipt, shipping address and so forth. Tony in North Carolina @magicsp00n the AG kit designer/printer will handle shipping for all unfinished kit orders. I gave everyone's address and will update the tracking information once he ships. Please be patient, because he works full time and has a family. Tom in Chicago the AG kit painter will handle shipping the finished kits. I gave everyone's address and will update the tracking information once he ships. Please be patient, because it's a lot of kits to ship to include two international orders. All (10) finished kits have been sold! (7) unfinished kits are left. Please let me know if you want to buy one, no limit. Someone also asked if they can make payments. Yes, if you want an unfinished kit please put at least half down and the other half by October 2. Kit would be shipped after completing the balance due. We're also working on decals, which will be available if we're able to get them done. If you want another finished AG kit, please message me and let me know if it's the standard color scheme or for a specific pilot so I can have Tom start to paint it for you. The unsold unfinished kit(s) will be used to fulfill your order.

Artist wanted for GERWALK mode only of course! Please post here if you are interested, or know of someone who is talented. Feel free to post some samples of your work. Looking for color drawings of the Armored GERWALK (AG), you can use the sample pictures below. I'll own the drawings when you're done. You can do physical or digital art, up to you! My plan is to offer some of the following pilot/Valkyrie custom paint schemes of the armor. So, the AG set would match the Valkyrie. I'm also looking to offer an Elintseeker and Super Ostrich custom, so your drawing would include the various attachments, etc. The idea is similar to how the Bandai HMR VF-1J Max & Milia have armor that matches their Valkyries. You'll do one and then we'll see how it looks, and go from there. Here's the list, please choose any of the below to start with: 1.) VF-1J Max & VF-1J Milia (Blue/White Trim + Red/White Trim) 2.) VF-1S Roy & Hikaru (Yellow/Black Trim + Red/Black Trim) 3.) VF-1S/A Max & Hayao (Blue/Black Trim + Green/Black Trim) 4.) VF-1D (Orange/Tan) 5.) VE-1 & VT-1 Thanks in advance! PS: I'm offering a free set of unfinished AG armor as compensation for the artwork. Your colorization will be used to create the custom AG sets!

Thank you Shawn and I hope you're doing well! Please let me know if you would like an unfinished model AG kit to add to your extensive collection. There's still some finished versions available if you prefer that.

Okay, I went through both threads in the Model & Toy section to personally message each interested member. If I missed anyone, please feel free to message me at your earliest convenience. Much thanks to the 3D designer and my friend/partner @magicsp00n for the photoshoot. Credit to my 20+ year friend Tom in Chicago who handled the finished sets, packing and shipping. Please enjoy the pictures!