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Very nice work Kurt!

Section 8.) large pictures

Hi: A few people have asked me if I could post bigger pictures, and a few wanted to meet up in person. Sadly, I live in Calgary, and cannot meet up with you guys in person. To make it up, I have attempted to take "bigger" pictures with a better background. You will find some of them bigger than the actual size, but hopefully you can get a closer look and a sense of the size. Sorry it took so long; I haven't been very satisfy with the pictures. I only have a 12 MegaPix Camera, and for the first time, I find that it is not enough to capture all the details and different contrast on the SDF-1. Here are two more posting in addition to the last 6 sets of picture. I will leave it to the moderator to decide to leave them here or move them to the front (thanks!) Anyway, enjoy! And thanks for all your support! Section 7.) size comparison

Thank you very much for all you have done Graham (including getting clarification on some of our concerns back in November, before I bought the kit)!!! Hope you get well soon! Sincerely Patrick

I think mine was the second run. For the time he was given, I say he did a wonderful job then; for sure I can't do it in one night...

Thanks for the comment. It was an honor to be complemented by Mr. "wm cheng". However, I am in Calgary, not Toronto... Like I said earlier, to make it up, I will post larger pics later... Thanks again averyone! Yes you may. In fact, please feel free to post it anywhere you like. I would love to share it with anyone.

Don't quote me for this, but if I remember right, the kit cost me $2300 Cdn, and shipping was only $130 Cdn (which is less than I thought), paints and supplies may be another $200? Time and trying to plan for the steps is probably the more difficult part. To be honest, it was very hard to force yourself back to the work bench day after day (120+ days...), especially after work and other stuff with the family. In the end, it was more like a job than enjoyment. But I know if I stop, it will never be finished, so I had to do it. And I know this is what I wanted... But seeing that you guys liked it so much, I think it is worth it in the end. If anyone wants to know how to make any of the parts, pls let me know. I wil be happy to share it with you guys. Lastly, if I wanted to share this in a magazine, does anyone have any connection that I can send the pictures to? For one, I can't communicate in Japanese... Anyway, it is not a big deal; having it in MW is already good enough for me. Thanks for all the support Pat

I agree, I think Kurt did a great job too! I know you have very little reference to work with, and you did a great job in interpretating the SDF-1! I especially like how you have turn the small gates of the ARMD into a yellow and orange light. It does give the impression that it is a busy place. Also, the red circle around the bridge and lower body was another great touch. I thought of doing that, it is actually more animate accurate, but it was too bright for my ship, it draws all the attention away from the small white rectangle. Again, you painted the inside of the red circle black, and that tones the red back down, great move!

Oh, yes yes. He is the man; my idol! I hope the pictures can somehow make its way to him (not as a show off), but as a salute to his timeless design! It changed my life for sure!

Thanks again for all the comments! This is what gives me Motivation to do things like this. From the bottom of my heart too, this is my salute to the Macross world forum. When I was building the kit, I find wm cheng's step by step on the launch arm very useful. Also RedLion's built up on the Card Model A.R.M.D. was another great reference to the coloring of the ARMD. Long story short, I spend hours and hours finding great references in the MW forum. Thanks! p.s. I will try to post bigger pictures in the weekend. Is there a size limit? p.s. 2 who is Miyakate? Thanks Pat

Thanks for the comments everyone! I am so glad you guys like it!

Opening scene (just for fun...) 6.)

4.)Detailing and references (and some how-to's) 5.) Mechanical Modifications

Hi all: I have just finished the 1/2000 Yamato SDF-1 prototype resin kit. I have been working on this every night since I received the kit in February. I would like to take this opportunity to thank two person. First, my wife for letting me get the kit, and her support. Second, Tokyou Hunter for their help in getting the kit, and checking all the parts prior to shipping it off. Overall, I am very happy with the kit. There is alot of thought that went into the design of the kit. It is more complex compare to the Bandai 1/60 perfect grade kit. While most of the perfect grade are assembled in 2 pieces in every step (2-D assembly), the SDF-1 requires multiple pieces locking a multi angle in the same step (3-D assembly)to minimize the number of screws needes. Even as a mechanical engineer I find this impressive, despite a few error in the construction guide. As I am seeing more and more 1/2000 kit finishing up, and I am sure alot of people will be customizing their 1/3000 toy in the future, I just wanted to share with you some references I find, what detailing methods are more effective, etc. Due to the number of pictures, I will divide it up into 6 posting, here are the sections: 1.)Crusier Mode 2.)Attack Mode 3.)Macross City 4.)Detailing and references (and some how-to's) 5.)Mechanical modifications (to make the 12 pound kit more rigid for wooshing it around the house) 6.)opening scene (just for fun) 7.)size comparison (added later in P.3) 8.)large pictures (added later in P.3) 9.)Construction Manual (added later in P.5) 10.)1/3000 SDF-1 lightly weathered vs. 1/2000 SDF-1 customized (click on link below) http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=34511 p.s sorry for being so wordy... Here are the sections, enjoy! 1.)Cruiser Mode 2.)Attack Mode 3.)Macross City

The inside of both leg has a slot where battery and LED can be stored. Also, the thrusters are molded in transparent plastic, so it can be lid up... but it is alot of work.

Hmmm... interesting. There is a sentence in there that says consideration of possible upgrade parts for the 1/2000 prototype. "最大級の組立キットとしてのポテンシャルを探るため、1/2000サイズならではのオプションパーツ類の展開も企画検討開始しています" This is translation from Worldlingo. Did I translate this correctly???

How come the sign beside the 1/2000 prototype replica kit says "May 17th taking order" ? Can any read what the sign says???

Oh, too bad. Thanks

Just saw this posting from Feb 12, 2010 from Ngee Khiong with the following description: [Yamato] 1/2000 Complete Transformation Macross SDF-1 Prototype Replica Kit (Sankyo Ver.) from "Macross Do You Remember Love" - Summer release, price TBA. Does anyone know if Yamato is about to release another version of the already sold out 1/2000 SDF-1 this summer? see link: http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/02/rio...seups-from.html

Does any one know about this, and can they provide any details on how to obtain the items sold in the events? - fully transformable vf-4 - 1/5000 SDF-2 - VF-X-4 V1 - CV-417 attack carrier - CV-565 attack carrier from Ravens mission - 1/72 YF-19 with special booster pack from GIGA Creative System??? see link: http://trudge.blog100.fc2.com/blog-entry-147.html

I was kind of upset that the crusier mode cannot hold its shape without the stand. Never mind the arms not holding up the carrier and the gun, but the waist doesn't hold up the legs either. Are you guys experiencing this, or am I not transforming it right?

What's the news? this link has been around for a long time already??? http://www.yamato-toys.com/ec/items/detail.php?gid=1523 Actually, have anyone bought from here before? I have someone in Japan to put down the deposit for me twice, but haven't got any confirmation email or reply back from Yamato yet. Is this normal? Is there any way that I or my friend could check if the order really went through? Thanks.

Thank you very very much for clarifying this Graham! That was much appreciated. It is good news that we don't have to glue it together at least, and screw means the kit is somewhat playable. One last note, so there is for sure no painting of any sort on this? and what we saw in the pictures is what we get? Thanks

Hi Graham: Can you explain what do you mean by "it will be sold assembled and pre-painted" ? Are you referring to the $2000 HDR model kit??? I thought it is only molded in color, and you have to assemble it yourself? Or are you talking about another toy version that is yet to come out??? Please please please let us know asap, as I am about to transfer money for the model kit. If there is an assembled version in the future, I will wait for it. Thanks!!!

Can someone please take pictures of the sticker sheet of the orange yf-19? I was wondering if Yamato features the deco seen in the original design (as seen in hobby japan a few years ago) ? The orange looks a bit plain to me, and I am hoping that some deco would spice it up! Thanks