Anasazi37 Posted September 20, 2005 Posted September 20, 2005 Just in case anyone was wondering, I still plan on making decal sets to complement the conversion kit. Price shouldn't exceed $10 and they'll be ready to go when the kits become available. Quote
fulcy Posted September 21, 2005 Posted September 21, 2005 woo, hoo! Glad to see this project going forward - now where are the pics! Quote
captain america Posted September 21, 2005 Author Posted September 21, 2005 woo, hoo! Glad to see this project going forward - now where are the pics! 330138[/snapback] I'll post progress pics this weekend; nothing to see at the moment except a 1J cadavre in pieces Quote
promethuem5 Posted September 21, 2005 Posted September 21, 2005 Hoooray for the promise of pictures! Quote
Skull Hunter Posted September 21, 2005 Posted September 21, 2005 Could you please put me on the list for one Captain. Only if its not too late. Let me know please. Thanks. Quote
captain america Posted September 23, 2005 Author Posted September 23, 2005 Sept 23rd update. Things have begun to take shape: the cockpit, canopy and heatshield have all been fleshed-out, with only some minor shape refinement being needed. The D head will be done last, and things will most probably look a lot more finalized in next week's update. Quote
captain america Posted September 23, 2005 Author Posted September 23, 2005 Heatshield placement. Quote
aaajin Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 cant wait for more progresses on this project Quote
fulcy Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 Alright people, talked to Capt about this, and we are a go - I am going to be making hollow head lasers for the 1D head (once I'm able to get a copy of the head from Capt). PM me if you're interested, and I'll keep a running list here of who wants the hollow head lasers. Figure it's best to release them about the same time as the conversion kit is being released, so customs can be made all at the same time... Quote
takatoys Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 That looks nice. If you add a sculpt of Hikaru and Minmey from the first Macross episode then I will buy one for sure. Quote
Mechamaniac Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 Someone needs to step up and sculpt them. Cap doesn't want to do the figs. EXO??? Quote
mechaninac Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 Someone show this man's work to Yamato, STAT! Absolutely brilliant! Quote
Knight26 Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 All together now, "WE'RE NOT WORTHY! WE'RE NOT WORTHY!" Looking sweat Cap'n A, just one quick question, is that the proper amount of cut out from the chest for the extended cockpit, I seem to remember more being removed before, but maybe I am mistaken. Quote
captain america Posted September 23, 2005 Author Posted September 23, 2005 (edited) Hi Knight26. Based on the diagram below, the cut-out for the chest is just about proportionate to the same amount of extra covering that is added at the neck/chest armor. The lengthening of the cockpit also needs to be proportionate to that equation, or the transformation will malfunction. You can see this for yourself on the 1/60 VF-1D. Edited September 23, 2005 by captain america Quote
EXO Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 Someone needs to step up and sculpt them. Cap doesn't want to do the figs.EXO??? 330993[/snapback] I'm already on it... but I have to wait for the finished product to make sure the figure fits properly. I looked at the pics and I'm hoping I won't have to amputate Minmay. I know some of you dig that kind of stuff though... Quote
Godzilla Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 SWEET!! 330969[/snapback] Yeah, what he said! Quote
Knight26 Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 Ok my bad Cap'n A, now that I see that is looks correct, it's just been a long wierd week for me at work. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 (edited) $HING $HING! WOW! That is beautiful Cap... :'( .. I looked at the pics and I'm hoping I won't have to amputate Minmay. please no btw i'm on the list for a couple of figures. Even just a Minmay one. Will she have the red dress she wore? >>> ..and hey EXO, how about a Misa one? Edited September 24, 2005 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 Actually, in the battroid lineart, the area where the airbrake normally goes is pretty slim. But in fighter mode, it's longer. Goold ol' anime magic at work again! Anyways no complaints here, I prefer the way Cap went as it looks more realistic to me. Ok my bad Cap'n A, now that I see that is looks correct, it's just been a long wierd week for me at work. 331026[/snapback] Quote
gian7675 Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 Uh...the VF-1J 1/48 will be best suited for this conversion kit? Uh...why? I was under the impression that all 1/48's body/plane structure are the same except for their heads. Quote
Mechamaniac Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 Uh...the VF-1J 1/48 will be best suited for this conversion kit? Uh...why? I was under the impression that all 1/48's body/plane structure are the same except for their heads. 331208[/snapback] Any 1/48 will do. However, Cap is using a VF-1J as the test subject, and will be making the parts match as close as possible to the color of the VF-1J. So, for people with no painting skills, they can still get a two seater valk that will look decent. Quote
EXO Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 $HING $HING!WOW! That is beautiful Cap... :'( .. I looked at the pics and I'm hoping I won't have to amputate Minmay. please no btw i'm on the list for a couple of figures. Even just a Minmay one. Will she have the red dress she wore? >>> ..and hey EXO, how about a Misa one? 331060[/snapback] Misa? Why Misa? Seriously I'm thinking the one in the red dress, like the first 2 episodes and one that's sculpted into a TV valk hand. I'm even considering both Hikaru and Minmay as stand up figures... I already have one of Hikaru in his DYRL blue uniform just walking. Quote
kensei Posted September 25, 2005 Posted September 25, 2005 Geez Capt, you super fast, I can't believe you got that far already! I thought it was a slow and tedious process, but obviously not for our local superhero! Quote
Mechamaniac Posted September 25, 2005 Posted September 25, 2005 Misa? Why Misa? Seriously I'm thinking the one in the red dress, like the first 2 episodes and one that's sculpted into a TV valk hand. I'm even considering both Hikaru and Minmay as stand up figures... I already have one of Hikaru in his DYRL blue uniform just walking. 331302[/snapback] Cool!. And don't forget about Max and Millia figures for those of us who are planning on doing Virgin Road 1D customs! Quote
Pat S Posted September 25, 2005 Posted September 25, 2005 I would like to preorder 2 of them if I can. Quote
EXO Posted September 25, 2005 Posted September 25, 2005 Misa? Why Misa? Seriously I'm thinking the one in the red dress, like the first 2 episodes and one that's sculpted into a TV valk hand. I'm even considering both Hikaru and Minmay as stand up figures... I already have one of Hikaru in his DYRL blue uniform just walking. 331302[/snapback] Cool!. And don't forget about Max and Millia figures for those of us who are planning on doing Virgin Road 1D customs! 331353[/snapback] Man... I didn't think about that... Quote
kensei Posted September 25, 2005 Posted September 25, 2005 Alright people, talked to Capt about this, and we are a go - I am going to be making hollow head lasers for the 1D head (once I'm able to get a copy of the head from Capt). PM me if you're interested, and I'll keep a running list here of who wants the hollow head lasers. Figure it's best to release them about the same time as the conversion kit is being released, so customs can be made all at the same time... 330979[/snapback] Can't you get started on them straight away? I mean, I'm not rushing you or anything (or rather I am ) but aren't they conceptually the same as the lasers for the VF-1Js? Approximate size would be the same too I would reckon. Misa? Why Misa? Seriously I'm thinking the one in the red dress, like the first 2 episodes and one that's sculpted into a TV valk hand. I'm even considering both Hikaru and Minmay as stand up figures... I already have one of Hikaru in his DYRL blue uniform just walking. 331302[/snapback] Cool!. And don't forget about Max and Millia figures for those of us who are planning on doing Virgin Road 1D customs! 331353[/snapback] Man... I didn't think about that... 331395[/snapback] Do eet! I mean, you really would hvae to only make the Millia in the civvies figure... Quote
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