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[steel bonnet]

Hi All,

This is my first time posting on here

Also this is my 2nd Macross/Mospeada/Robotech project.

It`s a WORK in Progress so ANY Input I`d be glad of & after seeing some of the work here know there`s some Very talented people on here.

Anyway background. Always hated the Squatness of the HG VF1 & have been tempted amany times to repain a GI JOE Skystriker in RDF colours.

Well picked up a cheap complete HG VF1 & a Cheap Skystriker & thought bugger it,lets combine the right parts to make a More sleeker looking VF1 Fighter mode veritech.

So here`s what`s been done so far..........

MY WIP Veritech Fighter VF-1.

This is what i did originally with the Skystriker just to COMMIT myself to the project (No turning back now)

TODAY I`ve been busy working on Both Airframes for what I Need

Padded out the leg to make it look more correct IMO & also to fit better with the Skystriker body Needs to be sanded down,rounded off & filler.

Next I removed the Matchbox/HG Nose-Cockpit section from it`s body

Also did the same with the SKYSTRIKER.

Quick test of New nose-cockpit with Skystriker body.

Next the wings,the VF1 has a section of the wing removed instead of the straight wing the Skystriker is.

Next i worked on the Body near the cockpit section.

Just drawn out.

With the section removed.

Quick Mock up of the rear of the VF1 i`m doing with Legs & Arm sections next to body.

I`ve worked the body & cockpit-nose section to a better fit. I want the section to be removeable as it should be. I will be extending the nose. Also another advantage of this as the nose section is the Nose wheel WILL be in the Nose,unlike the Skystriker.

Well there you go so far. A LOT of chopping today of BOTH Aircraft so there`s most certainly NO turning back......LOL

Though It`s also starting to look the part too I think

Still a LOT to do

Look forward to hearing what you think so far

NOTE I`ve done these as Links as the pictures Will not show up for some reason.Sorry about that

Ja

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[steel bonnet]

Next I was thinking of the tail wings.

MOCKUP of VF1 length with Tail Wings.

WITH Skystriker TAIL section next to HG VF1 tail.

Well do you think it works using the HG Tail wings?

LMK as I DO want input

Ja

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[steel bonnet]

Next the cockpit needs tweeking so A,A figure fits better & looks more comfortable in it. Using a Microman here just as he`s nice & tall

FIRST off Sketchs concerning Nose extension (LMK if you think it`s Good or Bad).

NEXT Here`s the accurate sketches for the cockpit reworking.

USING A MICROMAN Figure means I`ll have plenty of room if I use typical Robotech figures or Joe customs.

Shaded section is to be removed for the NEW Wheel housing.

Quick Cockpit mockup with Microman

LASTLY I want advice please. On the HG VF1 the Gun Pod was held my 2 sections on the fake arms like so

DO I keep that securing system or should i be daring & come up with one that doesn`t have BIG Plastic pieces sticking out when the Gun Pod isn`t there? LMK

Anyway there you have it an Update so far,mainly Brainstorming as said though I`ve NOW sorted out the cockpit for better fitting for figures & also wheel extention too

Ja

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[steel bonnet]

Just to add help on the tail section I mentioned same height as the HG VF1 but longer.

Well made this cardboard version just to show.

LMK what you guys think

ja

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[nightmareB4macross]

The HG tailwing and legs will give it a SD look. I don\'t think it would look quite right. I think you would have to scratchbuild the legs.

Nice project though.

[steel bonnet]

Well that`s it so far

I`m mainly looking as said for a more sleeker Fighter mode VF1. Partially tempted for a Gerwalker mode TO Fighter mode version I must admit. Though not sure If I CAN pull that one off.

Anyway would love to hear your thoughts so far on this project & also any input

Thank`s nightmareB4macross,

I appreciate the input there mate & alas I`m starting to think you maybe right.

Thank`s

ja

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Edited April 20, 2006 by steel bonnet

[Knight26]

I am really looking forward to seeing how this progresses SB. Question how are you planning to integrate the legs into the existing intakes, if at all, and what about the dorsal surface, do you plan to sculpt/carve the details from teh VF-1 into it? As for the gun pod, as say cut off those tabs, the scope and the handle. Then lengthen it and fill it in, it should be fairly smooth, then glue it in place between the two arms in the proper orientation, will make it look a ton better.

[Mechwarrior]

Wow, thats one heck of a project you took on, look forward to seeing the finished project. Good job so far.

[robodog562000]

The legs do look short. Another idea to make them larger would be to saw them in 1 or 2 sections and add styrene strips in between each section. After that you might have to split the legs down the center and add a strip or two a s well. You'll also have to do some shaping with putty. I would do the same to the thighs and feet. It looks like it's coming along, keep posting pics.

[steel bonnet]

Thank`s very much

I was hoping to be doing more work today alas I`m off to a BBQ tody So it`ll be tomorrow I do more Photos will be posted of that`s done

Knight,

Again thank`s mate for the push to post here

Well I actually am using a bracket to secure the legs to the body (I`ll show photos of that as it`s easier in pictures than words.

The dorsal surface I`ll use what I can from the VF1 & also scupt/carve.

I think I will remove those pieces from the VF1 Gunpod holders,as there just too unsightly.

Thank`s mate

Mechwarrior,

Thank`s very much mate Appreciate that

Robodog,

Well once I`ve done hopefully the legs look better for it. Ahh I hadn`t thought of the feet,I thought they worked. I`ll look into that & thank`s mate

So as said i`ll get more done tomorrow & post what`s done

Thank`s again for the support on this & Moreso the Input

Ja

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[promethuem5]

So this is non-transformable? I like where it's going, but I've gotta echo that the legs and tail need serious work... the front end is looking nice, and I think it'll be alot better with the fixed nosecone. Intersting project overall.

[Knight26]

Any progress?