wmkjr

Congrats!

9 minutes ago, Xigfrid said:

Or because there has been a previous resin kit fron Neptune for the Lancer which likely has better details than Arcadia one...

I am with Lolicon and Spanner, in fact if I could find someone to apply all the decals on my valks I would happily pay him for that... I just don't know where to look...

Going by the Arcadia pic I'd say their version has more finer details like panel lines and kibble and slightly different proportions. But the Neptune one has 2 pilot figures, is cheaper, and created by a fellow MWer. Both look excellent to me.

Comparison:

Neptune version

10 minutes ago, Lorindor said:

The poor Lancer II doesn't get much enthusiasm here.  That's the release I'm most interested in.

It's probably because of the price and what you get for it and it's a kit you gotta assemble/paint to make it shine.

25 minutes ago, Old Man said:

Anyone know where I can still preorder the VF-1S Hikaru Premium Finish Version?

Just now, jenius said:

Focker premium finish version for July? Well, looks like I'll be reviewing the Hikaru version and then selling it off.. I don't need both.

I think there might be a buyer if nothing reopens on release.

How I feel after losing the files after all that work.

Edit: I figured out how you were able to see it now. Somehow I ended up putting the display image in the Macross collection section instead of in my albums. 

1 hour ago, spanner said:

re-post of MWF member wmkjr photo!

OMG! I absolutely LOVE that VF-0C!!!  of course they are all amazing! 

im very jealous of you! I want Zero B & C variants! 

Thanks. I didn't realize anybody noticed it uploaded. I just uploaded it to my blank album titled Macross Zero. Just got that cabinet so now I have space to display some of my valks.

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

^ It's still the wrong shade of blue. 

 

Really? I thought the white was not pink enough. 

Edit: One thing I learned after losing Photoshop files that I spent hours on is save often!

1 hour ago, Saburo said:

A photo of the VF-1S and its relative who's visiting for a week or two.

Phoenix? 

15 minutes ago, F360 said:

hmm,I wonder what product will this be.

Probably the Lancer. Or maybe a Roy/Milia Premium version. But I'm guessing something Macross Zero related since it's the 15th anniversary on December 21st ( VF-0A CF or Reactive armor assembly kit?).

More info and pics:

http://ameblo.jp/arcadiaac/entry-12264383036.html

Thank you for the info!

I just got this. Worth it?

http://page15.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t508446115

Beautiful.

Sales pitch? Project pitches?

3 hours ago, mickyg said:

That is a fantastic scheme!  Would love to know how he mounted the missiles on those DX wings though.

Magnets and rods. Drilled a couple of holes in that area for a small magnet and guides for the rods then added magnets and rods to the missile.

6 hours ago, chyll2 said:

more reference file, the PACSWS-1G Design is indeed the looker among the set.

 

Are these the ones? He custom made his with sculpting epoxy I think.

I must've did something wrong last time I tried as my total came out to about $900ish when I added up all the required parts. That is a huge price reduction. Did you combine or re orientate parts so that they come out being cheaper?

1 minute ago, w8kbrder said:

Bummer. So another year before the possibility of the YF-21 or VF-11b.

I'm guessing at least 2 for the next valk. SV-51 next year then hopefully an announcement for their next new valk that's not a repaint of their current releases for the following year. Would love to see a renewal version of those 2 valks though.

4 hours ago, sh9000 said:

I'm down for a 3rd set of these.  Arcadia please release them with white parts.  Also consider releasing them with the baby capsule that came with the VF-1J assembly kit.

This. Or at least set it apart from the KOs. Regardless, in for a set.

Great news to hear. Arcadia website down on my end. Updating info maybe?

Edit: Must be on my end as it works now.

It's all Tamiya spray's plus their flat coat. The spray paints are super durable as I didn't top coat until just recently and have manhandled and dropped pieces countless times prior. They're much more resilient than the acrylic version although pricey. The only drawback is you gotta/should use a respirator as the fumes are strong.

6 hours ago, Xigfrid said:

You are so lucky to have these 2! Also  skilled and determined to be that lucky too  

More determined rather than skilled. Painting all the markings were a PITA especially the tailfins.

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Hopefully we can get official releases of these in the future. 

I'll add all the files I used for the lettering and the tailfin markings on the 1st post later on if anybody is gonna try doing these conversions. 

I'm debating to do it or not. My other Arcadia's are not panel lined except one so I think I'm gonna keep them unlined for now.

VF-0B on patrol:

Work on the VF-0B is pretty much done. Just need to touch up a few areas:

On 4/1/2017 at 8:39 PM, Gundam@EFSF said:

MACROSS series【All that Hi Metal R】Apr 2017

Bandai gives us a break after Milla's Valk... indeed, quite enough...

*snip*

B..b..but what about the destroids? They, along with the enemy mechs, need some love too since it's always about those darn transforming valks!  Nice shot!