1/48 VF1 Recast

[HWR MKII]

The landing gear looks ok to me i think we are used to seeing it compressed for carrier launching or up while in flight. I compared it to the TV series (project boobyduck) and the DYRL? hangar scenes and it looks like it gets taller when the fastpacks are installed. I know the legs get lowered to a different angle as well.

Neova the problem with the fit on the fuselage is the seam where the cockpit section meets the "chest" plate there is a 1/16 to 1/8 inch step between the 2 pieces . Personally i dont mind it too much since the plate is supposed to slide over the cockpit a bit and deploy the heat shield so it seems like its "supposed" to be there..

Jade

do you have anymore pics for us to see ? I would like to see more in progress stuff.

[bhop]

The landing gear looks ok to me i think we are used to seeing it compressed for carrier launching or up while in flight. I compared it to the TV series (project boobyduck) and the DYRL? hangar scenes and it looks like it gets taller when the fastpacks are installed. I know the legs get lowered to a different angle as well.

It's not even a lack of compression that i'm talking about. The gears and wheels are just huge.

I'm sure you've seen this pic, but for comparison, the scale of the gears compared to the plane just looks much more realistic.

[HWR MKII]

I do understand where your coming from Bhop now that i have seen it they do look a little bigger but not oversize. You also have to take weight into consideration this is a heavy resin kit the metal has to be thicker and a bit beefier to take the weight. If the metal were thinner it would bend from the weight of this kit.

[bhop]

I do understand where your coming from Bhop now that i have seen it they do look a little bigger but not oversize. You also have to take weight into consideration this is a heavy resin kit the metal has to be thicker and a bit beefier to take the weight. If the metal were thinner it would bend from the weight of this kit.

that's a good point. I imagine it's a pretty heavy model.

[jadefalconguard]

VF 1 is laying low right now. Don't even ask, but will I was cleaning a resin piece my X Acto knife got in my leg

Up to the hilt it went in, now this model costs me blood, sweat and tears. Someone should give me a toy insted of a knive

Now, back to the VF. I have been cleaning up the seams and added the vernier thrusters all over the body/legs/arms etc. Sorry HWR mkII that stupid camera of me doesn't focus enough to get you these pices.

The fowler flaps are finally cleaned and almost completely ready, they look nice. But I've dicovered that for some reason my left wing is starting to curl upwards. So have to straighten him out.

Also have been cleaning my Angel of Death missiles and finished the micro missile pods. The castings I had didn't seem real 'boxy' enough. So I glued the different pieces together and sanded it all over untill I got an even bxlike finish. Rescribed the pannel lines and will be adding the little fairings with sheet styrene.

[jadefalconguard]

Now these remarks on the landing gear had me thinking. What if I was to remake the entire assembly with brass tubing.

Never done this of even considered it, but has someone got any ideas or tried this before ? I'dd apreciate feedback on this. It still is an idea but maybe.....

Hell wonder where the saw is going to end

[Berttt]

I wouldn't worry too much about the tyres on you VF-1. I think the Hase ones are a little small compared to real world jets

Berttt

[HWR MKII]

I think he meant the struts and oleos on them were too oversize. If you do want to change the tires though F15 maintires mixed with an F14s nose tires would look ok.

[jadefalconguard]

2B honest it was both ! I've been looking at the oleo's and the struts and they look heavy duty. I've compared them to the gear of an F14 (same scale) and they are nearly twice there size (in thickness). The wheels on the other hand seem very akward. Maybe I'll change them with a kit.

The final decission will be taken when I can put it together with full weapons load out the see how it feels. But looking at the pictures from various websites I'll be changing them.

[HWR MKII]

They dont look as bad once fully assembled . The fast pacsk and bulky look of the fighter go a long way toward maiking them look smaler

[s10a17]

hi...was wondering if anyone can get me 1/48 UD VF-1 too...thanks alot

[HWR MKII]

heres the link to where i bought mine but the place is out o stock right now.

http://www.hobbyfan.com/product_info.php?c...products_id=832

[jadefalconguard]

There aren't that much available for the moment. Hobbyfan was the last I found, but they are also out of stock. Neova has confirmed that there will be a new run as soon has there are 20 confirmed orders. I got one, HWRMkII also expressed interest (even for two I believe). So still 17 to gou. Maybe you can drop Neova a PM.

G.

[jadefalconguard]

BUMP

keeping it alive. Real life issues interfere with building project

[AlphaHX]

Why dont you just bump it when you have an update?

Is it really necessary to keep it "alive"?

I was really hoping to see an update but sorry to hear that things are getting in the way. Take care...

[jadefalconguard]

Finale a litle update that is worth something. Finally got to the point where I decided the colors for the VF1 It'll be a low vizz based upon the A7D :

http://www.jpsmodell.de/dc/shemes/a7dwrap3.jpg

Now the difference will be that I'm going to lighten the colors just a little bit and be using a different kind of wrap around, less bigger patches than the A7 as the VF1 is a lot sleeker.

I've decided against a canon squadron within the Macross Universe and created my own : VFA86 Sidewinders, based upon an existing Marine Crops squadron, flying F18 Hornets.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/age...navy/vfa-86.htm

I've got some decals for the CAG bird of VFA86 for a 1/72 Hornet. These can be used on the VF 1.

http://www.hlj.com/product/CAM48-073

Normally I'll have time to lay the first coats of paint this weekend and maybe sooner. So I'll give an update as soon as possible. So If anyone would want to give feedback on the colorsplease do.

Edited April 5, 2005 by jadefalconguard

[HWR MKII]

I would use the same colors but slightly modify the different patches in size and shape. Try to "modernize" it a bit for something like the VF-1. The scheme is good for influence but i still think you should tyr to personalise the style of the scheme a little.

sean

[Fortress_Maximus]

Dang that looks good, painful to hear about what happened... indeed a labor of love.

[jadefalconguard]

Thanks for the comments.

Sean, indeed as mentioned I'll be changing the shape and size of the camo. The dark patches will be smaller and more in the style of the Japanese F15 Agressors. But instead of using green it'll be dark grey

Still pounding my head wether or not it'll be the high vizz Macross logo's on 1/72 scale or t he original 1/48th scale. Don't really like 'm though.

Anyway, I skipped one client today and preshaded all the necessary parts. So this weekend the colours hopefully.

CU

[jadefalconguard]

CAUTION WET PAINT

Alright as promised : paint update ! After the presahding fase I started out with Neutral Grey thinned so I didn't cover up the base coat. After two layers I was happy with the result and let the first paint dry. I used Tamiya, which dry very very fast so after about half an hour I was off for the second color : Dark Grey also thinned.

The camo patron was sprayed freehand and more or less based on the F15 agressor from the JSDF.

Here's the result

[jadefalconguard]

And another angle

[jadefalconguard]

bottom view

[jadefalconguard]

Even got time to detail paint the leg and arm parts. The 'canvas' covers over the joints received a flat black coat with the brush. This way when drybrushing these parts they give you a 'canvas' look to it.

[jadefalconguard]

Next step, weathering : see if I find the time this afternoon to wash the whole thing. The reason I like to sue Tamiya paint is that you can thin oil paint with 'white spirit' (mineral thinner) and use it on the Tamiya paint without ruiining your base paint. Kind of lazy

I'll be using the decals from Hasegawa (1/72) for teh Macross Logo's. They give a nice effect on the dark paint.

Please LMK what you guys think

[jadefalconguard]

I love my wife, she took care of the twins this afternoon, let the oldest son play on the PC (LEGO game) and started weathering this lean mean killin' machine

I wanted to get a dark and quit "dirty" look to it so I thinned lamp black oilpaint with thinner. Ran along all the crevises and lines and cleaned up. If you're going to try it make sure your wash is heavilly thinned as it will darken the base colors A LOT.

Once again sorry for the crappy pics but it's all I got at this moment. The dark grey leans to black (although on the pics it's kind of green to me).

[jadefalconguard]

Now here's the best pic I managed : the legpart. This gives a nice idea of the impact from the black wash. The front end (air intake and fan blades) remained the basic color

[jadefalconguard]

And now for a group shot

[jadefalconguard]

Next step, the wash the other parts, detail paint the 'interiors' on the legs that are now visible because of the angle of the legs. I'll be using metalizer for these parts, gives a nice contrast.

I'm very anxious to get the decals on there, to see the effect. Once this bird is completely decalled I'll be spraying thinned base colours the get a bit of the camo back, but not to much. It gives a nice dimension to it this dark.....menacing

[hirohawa]

Looks good.

[zeo-mare]

just out of curiousity even though it is said to be 1/48 is it truly the same size as a Yamato valk? i know sometimes gundams that are scaled at 1/144 side by side seem to be different heights, i was wondering if you could tell me if it is the same for this. the nose cone in one of the pics seemed alittle smaller than the yamato.

looking real good by the way.

chris,

[jadefalconguard]

@ zeo-mare,

2 B quit honest I don't know the exact size of the Yamato's. But in my feel of the model it holds the line between 1/72 and 1/48. I'll try to explain : compared to the other fighters I made on 1/48th Tomcats, Falcons, Eagles etc. you get a distinct scale effect wich gives you the idea that it is a 1/48th fighter. This bird doesn't really fit in there, but it's to big to be a 1/72nd. Ofcourse, this plane doesn't really exists, so it's difficult to say.

But if you're itnerested, I'll measure up tonight and let you know

[zeo-mare]

thanks i am curious about the size of it, it looks alittle smaller than the 1/48 Yamato for some reason

[jadefalconguard]

It looks alot sleeker than Yamato. Ofcourse, it doesn't have to transform. Anyway I measured the unfinihed main body without the aft booster and tailpart. Once installed this gives you 1 inch mor.

Hope this helps.

[jadefalconguard]

And just for kicks : here's one leg

[jadefalconguard]

Now for some update. I have started decalling with the High Vizz markings from Hasegawa. The result is amazingly nice I think .

I've already started the VFA 86 markings wich give a nice contrast. I'll try to get my hands on a real camera this weekend.

EDIT : break out the champagne.....I'm promoted to ARMD deck swabber......

Edited April 12, 2005 by jadefalconguard