VF-19 pilot!!! Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 well, i'm almost finished guys!! just need a few touch-ups and the canopy needs to be applied but other than that here is the finished product.. obviously I took some liberties when it came to the decals but hey!!! it was captured from the enemy this is my first kit involving painting, so tell me what you think, here are some pics Quote
VF-19 pilot!!! Posted October 31, 2004 Author Posted October 31, 2004 last one hope you guys like, comments ans suggestions welcome!!! Quote
Ghost_Tech Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 looks really nice great job, keep it up Quote
JLYC Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 awesome!! nice, smooth paint job. i knew you can do it...this baby is gonna make the ones you made before look like toys!! Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 I like it. Looks very "Russian". IMHO, a lot of the work involved in painting is surface prep. Start with a good surface, and you'll get nice paint. Most of the work is thus the same for painted and unpainted--making the plastic/joints nice and smooth, etc. Actually painting is just 1 more step on top of all the previous work done in assembling the kit. Quote
Pat S Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 Sick sick sick! I mean that in a good way. Quote
VF-19 pilot!!! Posted October 31, 2004 Author Posted October 31, 2004 (edited) thanks alot guys....i totally agree with you, painting is extremely important!!! and the final clear coat is also very essential to the overall product... i went back and put clear flat coats on my previous kits, and man did that make a huge diffrence, even though i didn't do any painting. i wanna give a million thanks to all who gave me compliments and 2 million thanks to those who have given me constructive advise along the way. well i'm hooked on these kits now!!! can't wait for the VF-0D!!! by the way!!! i didn't really how huge this kit is!!! anyway thanks again guys!!! Edited October 31, 2004 by VF-19 pilot!!! Quote
Dobber Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 Nice work!! It's nice to see some more 51's around!! I agree, I thought the thing was huge too! Chris Quote
Toonz Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 wow wow wow wow wow.... and can we have a pic of all your mac-zero fighters together? Quote
VF-19 pilot!!! Posted October 31, 2004 Author Posted October 31, 2004 hey guys , you can thank Toonz for these pics per his request!!! the family is almost complete enjoy!!!! Quote
gnollman Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 Very nice! I like the choice of colors... Quote
Toonz Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 thanks VF-19 pilot!!! these are really nice work that you've done! Quote
Less than Super Ostrich Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Awwww yeaaah! Great to see these models being built. Great job! Quote
Jawjaw Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Another great SV-51! Colors are terrific. Quote
viperbite Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Great! Like your color so much! And the family pics are AWESOME! Quote
Less than Super Ostrich Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 ya do landing gear up on this puppy? I may start doing that exclusively. I think its alot easier and looks pretty neat in-flight. Quote
VF-19 pilot!!! Posted November 1, 2004 Author Posted November 1, 2004 thanks guys, yeah i have to agree i do love them in flight better than landed. so i have made a decision i will order another one of each so that i can have them displayed landed and in flight!!! oh and viper just saw your VF-0A man that look terrific!!! i have another VF-0A arriving any day now. i will do a cannon fodder custom scheme on that one...(brownie) i will post post pics soon!!! Quote
Gerwalker Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Congrats!!! I've been modelling the last 26 years. Today I'm expending months in each model since I want everything as perfect as my craftmanship can do but I still remember those first models that took me no more than 3 hours to complete including some painting and decalling as my best modelling times. I think you've found a way in between: most of your models have almost no paint and you finish them asap but they look great!!! Maybe there is a small gap there or there, and some parts have a little flash, but the final result is great and I'm sure that your modelling time was GREAT too. At the same time one of us (anal modellers) finish a landing gear you finished an complete Macross 0 collection!!! This SV-51 looks amazing, just a simple overall grey color... maybe this is the way to go. Keep it simple and fun!!! Quote
VF-19 pilot!!! Posted November 1, 2004 Author Posted November 1, 2004 (edited) thanks Gerwalker!!!! wow 26 years huh? man that is great !!!! i bet all of us can learn alot from your years of expirence!!! i have to agree with your philisohpy there... i mean if i was a proffesional biulder than i would see spending months and months on a single kit. but as this is my first year actually painting, oil washing, and clear coating kits, i think i am more than satisfied for the time being with the results. i really don't have the time to spend on these kits, with work and writing and re-writing my first novel, going to the gym and of course school, i consider it a somewhat guilty pleasure. honestly the most relaxing time i have to myself now is when i am building and when i am writing!!!! i just crank up some music and go to work non-stop until i am done. i'm sure that you guys can totally relate to that feeling when you are building and things are coming along great!!! still i have to give my hat off to some of you guys in this forum, trully talented!!! it is amazing some of the things that i see done in here!!! i hope that we all keep building and keep posting i always love to come to the forums and see that another people are showcasing there work by the way gerwalker, i'm sure we would all love to see some of your works pics please!!! alan. Edited November 1, 2004 by VF-19 pilot!!! Quote
Gerwalker Posted November 2, 2004 Posted November 2, 2004 Hey VF-19! 26 years of modelling doesn't make me a great modeller!! only more obsessed I've posted pics of my VF-1J Battroid more than a year ago. You can still find a step by step I wrote in this site:Modelersite Just go to the sci-fi section and there you can find my latest works: Hase Battoid, Arii Battroid, Gundam Deathscythe and Harlock Bf-109G6... Quote
U.N.N.GhostRider303 VF-0 Posted November 2, 2004 Posted November 2, 2004 VF-19's work is amazing. I remember talking to him via e-mail towards the end of October and he sent me pics of some of his completed M0 kits which I actually use as wallpaper for my desktop. I've been model building since I was 10 and I've never seen such a fast kit build up time ever. His unorthodoxed approach at painting ( or lack there of ) I think is what keeps us coming back for me. Nice work buddy Quote
VF-19 pilot!!! Posted November 3, 2004 Author Posted November 3, 2004 hey U.N.N.GhostRider303 how've you been good to see your back in the forums, thankis for the compliments, well up next is a VF-0A with a Cannon Fodder scheme (Brownie) i will post pic really soon thanks Quote
wm cheng Posted November 3, 2004 Posted November 3, 2004 FANTASTIC WORK VF-19!! Wow, I envy your flightline - it will be years before I get anywhere near to that much built. I am so happy you're having fun with it - that is the most important aspect. Keep the modelling hobby alive! (I am afraid it might be dwindling down to a few of us nuts! ) And keep posting! I love them. Quote
VF-19 pilot!!! Posted November 3, 2004 Author Posted November 3, 2004 hey Cheng, as always, any compliments from you is alwys welcome it is a shame that there are so few people building these days but i hope that these post will inspire people to give it a try, i am having a great time with these kits and i hope that others are having a good time with them as well. well i'm already starting on another and when i am done i will post the pics thanks again guys... Quote
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