Bluedeath Posted November 10, 2004 Posted November 10, 2004 (edited) Stickers are self made unfortunately since i don't have an alps printer they haven't backing white. Edited November 10, 2004 by Bluedeath Quote
Solscud007 Posted November 10, 2004 Posted November 10, 2004 (edited) Not too shabby. I like it. What kind of decal paper did you use? Water slides or stickers? Maybe you should try making the Hasegawa design vernier locks. (the black circle with the line in the middle) the Hase versions kinda look like a keyhole. Oh and silver or aluminum spray paint makes the landing gear system look almost real. Edited November 10, 2004 by Solscud007 Quote
Bluedeath Posted November 10, 2004 Author Posted November 10, 2004 I've used stickers cos I wanted the thing looking like a toy, plus it can be printed as hi res glossy paper (the writings can be read even if they're smaller than bandai). My next custom will be an elint seeker from a jetfire. Quote
zeo-mare Posted November 10, 2004 Posted November 10, 2004 very nice work, i still do not have any 1/55 in my collection yet, very soon. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted November 10, 2004 Posted November 10, 2004 Bluedeath, Nice work! I like the fact that you want to keep it as a toy, it give it the old nostalgic play factor and to mention what could have been released bakc in the days. I too am going to be building a 1/55 Elint Custom as soon as the kit (from Mike) and decals (from Devin) arrive. Where did you get the boot? How much are they and where can I get some? Good Luck on the Elint? NB4M Quote
Bluedeath Posted November 10, 2004 Author Posted November 10, 2004 (edited) I've bought it from atopunch for around 20€ (about 25 $) is the same bootleg that you can see converted to Ivanov VF1A (sorry but i can't remember the name of the member who made it). Originally was a Hikaru VF1A lucky me, red and black stripes were card stickers so after I removed them i had a full white VF1 with no distinctive sign. the only thing that i had to do was fill the hole of the button that turns on cockpit leds (they never worked) and repaint the nosecone and the blue part. I don't think they have more of this bootlegs but the site isHERE Beware that the plastic is almost the same quality of the 5$ carded VF1S even if look better (it is not translucent) pay extreme attention to the screws when you will reassemble it. he good part is that the gun fires and is a fairly good "recast" (better than Joon's a can say) an it fires too! Really bad news are that you can't swap parts between thiss bootleg and a real bandai/taka. Edited November 11, 2004 by Bluedeath Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted November 10, 2004 Posted November 10, 2004 Thanks, Bludeath. But where do you live? On a previous thread someone had these for about that price with shipping. If I recall correctly they were from Carrefour, a store from Hong Kong? Still, I give autopunch a try and see if he still can get these. Thanks Again, NB4M Quote
Bluedeath Posted November 10, 2004 Author Posted November 10, 2004 Thanks, Bludeath.But where do you live? On a previous thread someone had these for about that price with shipping. If I recall correctly they were from Carrefour, a store from Hong Kong? Still, I give autopunch a try and see if he still can get these. Thanks Again, NB4M I'm italian. carrefour is a french based wal mart like superstore network. But wasn't able to find them at our stores. Quote
robodog562000 Posted November 11, 2004 Posted November 11, 2004 Good job, I also like the idea of it still looking like a toy. I try to do the same with my customs. Quote
Heliodore Posted November 29, 2004 Posted November 29, 2004 Bluedeath, Great work, I'm happy to see someone else in Macross World doing 1/55 customs, since those are what I am currently working on. You find a cheap joon and some spare Jetfire parts, you have to create. My attempt at a VF-1C is almost done, hope it comes out at well as your Max! Quote
Bluedeath Posted December 22, 2004 Author Posted December 22, 2004 I'm thinking about a VF-1R color scheme. My next project will be an Elint seeker conversion from a jetfire and bootleg boosters and..... Full scratch built gbp1 Quote
Wheels Posted December 22, 2004 Posted December 22, 2004 Very nice custom. Your future customs sound interesting. What the? Where was I when this topic started? Anyhow, I like the pic in the background on your computer screen. It looks like Max and Hikaru are playing "Rock, Paper, Scissors". Hikaru - "WHAT?! You picked rock again?! I order you to choose a different one!" Quote
Bluedeath Posted December 22, 2004 Author Posted December 22, 2004 I've used the episode when they are captive in the zentraedi cruiser, i did so to show that Max VF1A has U.N. spacy symbols on both wings. In fact I'm wondering why all other planes have only one wing marked and Kakizaki/Ben just white wings. Quote
Wheels Posted December 22, 2004 Posted December 22, 2004 (edited) I've used the episode when they are captive in the zentraedi cruiser, i did so to show that Max VF1A has U.N. spacy symbols on both wings. In fact I'm wondering why all other planes have only one wing marked and Kakizaki/Ben just white wings. Hey, thanks for pointing that out. You know, I'd never really noticed. Especially since I'm one to pick up on things like that, but your right on both accounts. I blame work related stress making me less alert. Edited December 22, 2004 by Wheels Quote
Armor Posted December 22, 2004 Posted December 22, 2004 Looks Great. Do another one. I love custom 1/55s. Quote
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