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    They have the VF-22 molds so why not? We can hope...come on Hasegawa! -Brett
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    According to Tochiro on the Speakerpodcast Hasegawa have announced that they will be kitting all of the valks from the Delta. So here's hoping. - Brett
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    Bleh. I really shouldnt post in a hurry. I fixed the above post to clear up confusion. Cheers, Brett
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    Don't forget you can hunt down a Moscato Hobby Models kit or it's repop. I am pretty sure the patterns are out there somewhere as the other 1/72 scale kits crop up over at Starship Modeler from time to time. -Brett
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    I just realised I forgot to list pricing which is AUD $5.50 or $8.25 a set which includes postage within Australia. International dudes add a flat $3 postage fee per shipment regardless of how many sets are ordered. - Brett
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    Okay well for now I'll just do the canopy and the masks for the white part of the kite. Next week I am sending out sample for evaluation, so depending on what the feedback is I should be able to start cutting soon. Let me know in this thread how many you think you will want. Think of it less like a commitment and more like a survey. That way I'll know how much masking material to get and have half a chance to keep up with demand. - Brett
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    Yep. Definitely a Hasegawa VF-1 conversion. Looks like there are some battroid kit parts in there as well. Might be a home brew job or one based on some drawings that were floating around a few years ago on how to convert the fighter kit into a transformable model. Pretty sure there is an article in the MW ModelGraphix (?) Section on how to do it. - Brett
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    Just finished the labels
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    So the next question is what else would people like included in the mask set. I had been thinking about circles for the kite could be painted on rather than using the "whites" that Hasegawa provide, but it has also been suggested that masks for the wheels be included as well. Back when I first cooked up this plan I had though of releasing two versions of the masks. A basic canopy set and a larger set that includes Canopy, kites (including the big FAST Pack kites), wheels and feet. The idea for the feet masks being that the feet thrusters on the 1/72 VF-1 kits need to be painted before assembly. Something that isn't a problem on later kits. The example below is what I was thinking for the big set At the moment I am tempted to but out a basic set with just canopy and small kites and then wait to see if there is a demand for a big set later. Thoughts anyone? - Brett
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    Well I'll cut anything you like though I can't guarantee that they would fit - Brett
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    Looking good Arbit - props for all of the electrical black magic going on in this build! Do you have a particular flaviur of paint you prefer? - Brett
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    Absolutely! I was planning on doing the -31 right after the 1/48 VF-1 anyway since I have a couple of VF-31As in the stash. So tonight I think I'm getting to the final stages of getting the file right. You can see how many cuts were made with each one representing a minor adjustment. I'll let the file cook for awhile and go back for another look to make sure to make sure I am not being a bit optimistic. - Brett
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    Well I am glad there is interest! I only get an hour two each week to work on this as I squeeze it in with everything else. Plus I don't want to rush it out there and have it turn out to be a lousy product. Hang in there lads! - Brett
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    I've been working on these and have learned that you can get to 95% fit fairly quickly. But getting that last 5% of accuracy takes a lot more effort. - Brett
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    I have had quite a few of these generous offers but it is a bit risky as O don't want to be responsible for someone else's kit part. Besides now I have a legitimate teadon for expanding the stash - how often does that happen? I have quite a few kits to wotk through before I run out so I am pretty sure I have time. Again thanks for the offer. BTW the plan at this stage is to finalise the 1/72 VF-1A/J/S masks then move to the 1/48s then maybe VF-31unless there is a big call for something else. - Brett
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    That ones definitely on the cards. I'll grab a re release of the -1D gerwalk kit when it comes out as I don't have any kits to develop a template for. Thanks Mike, you've got it, these will be machine cut on a plotter. We had been thinking about selling them individually or in twin packs but have a few enquiries about larger numbers. Since we are more interested in seeing people build kits than squeezing out profit we can can cater for bulk orders at a lower cost per item as well - the advantage of being a small operation. -Brett
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    G'day lads, just thought I'd pop in and let you guys know that we are are looking at producing a line of canopy masks for the Hasegawa 1/72 and 1/48 Valks (at least to start with). Personally I could never get those decals they give you work without looking like a huge mess, so I always masked and painted by canopies which is a huge PITA. While prototyping I can say that masking up now only takes a few minutes before you're back in action. Anyway let me know if you are interested or if you have any input/suggestions or goo and bad experience with canopy masking sets. EDIT: These are starting to become available now so I'll list details here in the first post so they are easy to find. So far we have the following sets available (or will be soon): 1/48 scale VF-1A/J/S DYRL(Hasegawa canopy part N -1) - AUD$8.25 each. 1/72 scale VF-1A/J/S (Hasegawa) - AUD$5.50each. All orders include postage within Australia. International orders add a flat AUD $3.00 for postage. I can be PM'd here or via email here. Cheers, Brett
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    Great result that paint and weathering is top notch! I have the Tomahawk so I know what you mean about thr joints being a bit loose. - Cheers, Brett
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    More progress pics. Tamiya TS-54 laid down as a substitute for "Zentran Blue". After this hardens I'll mask up for the rest of the otherwise standard colours. Also I got some pictures of the finished base which has been tuned from Australian Red Gum especially for this build. I think it turned out great! - Brett
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    Updated versions of these would be awesome! BTW great result, they spruced up nicely and it is nice to see some vintage kit love - Brett
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    I love seeing these older kits spruced up. Right on! - Brett
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    Nice build dude and it is great to see some custom markings too! - Brett
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    Thanks Xigfrid, my wife just loves Christmas -Brett
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    More work today messing around with the stance to be a bit dynamic. All flex points are pinned with 3mm brass rod for strength (including the foot base joint). The front toe is raised as a crushed vehicle will be placed underneath it. -Brett
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    Regult build ups continue with a new commission build. This time a Scout Pod in custom Subaru WRC colurs I'm still at the cleaning and prepping stage and with a bit of luck I can get this in primer in the next few days. - Brett
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