Anasazi37 Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) I won't even mention how long this custom has been sitting on my workbench, but it's finally done. The MW member who commissioned it holds the official title of "world's most patient person" in my book. Overall, I was really impressed with the quality of the conversion kit. It had a few quirks, as is always the case with custom cast parts, but the finished valk looks great. I gave many of the markings a distressed or worn look to give the appearance that this trainer is heavily used but well-maintained. I spent a lot of time going back and forth about what exact shades of brown and orange to use, eventually settling on a custom mix for both. I chose to not include the black stripes on the heatshield and legs because they have always looked a little out of place to me and without them, the color scheme seems to flow a lot better. This custom started life as a CF. This is my last commissioned custom. Life is just too busy these days for me to accept any more projects. Decal and sticker production takes up far less time and mental energy, so I will continue to do that for as long as possible. I hope you enjoy the pics. Edited July 9, 2006 by Anasazi37 Quote
fearyaks Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Looks like the patience paid off!!!! Looks great! Quote
ikhii Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Great work indeed. So now i guess all it needs is the pilot and also Minmay . Quote
kensei Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 This is my last commissioned custom. Life is just too busy these days for me to accept any more projects. Decal and sticker production takes up far less time and mental energy, so I will continue to do that for as long as possible. I think I've heard that line somewhere before. Quote
Vermillion One Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Looks great. I have always been partial to the 1D. Does anyone make casts of Hikaru and Minmei to fit the 1D cockpit? Please post or PM me if you have any sources. Quote
Veritas Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 That's one spiffy VF-1D! Nice Job! I guess you didn't have to go far to find the decals you were going to use on it. Quote
Dante74 Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Looks great! Why why why won't Yamato start making this variant? I want one of these soooo bad, but I don't have the cash to commission one. Quote
valkyrie312 Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Great work, bro! If I only had half as much talent and patience as you........ Quote
Anasazi37 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Posted July 9, 2006 It was a really hard decision to make. I like making customs, but they take up so much time. Between Macross projects, work, finishing my PhD, and getting married (next Saturday!), something had to give.... This is my last commissioned custom. Life is just too busy these days for me to accept any more projects. Decal and sticker production takes up far less time and mental energy, so I will continue to do that for as long as possible. I think I've heard that line somewhere before. 414670[/snapback] Quote
Anasazi37 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Posted July 9, 2006 I had forgotten how much I liked the 1D until I started working on this custom for you. It makes me want to build one for myself, but it would be about #40 on the list of kits and customs I have lined up.... Looks great. I have always been partial to the 1D. Does anyone make casts of Hikaru and Minmei to fit the 1D cockpit? Please post or PM me if you have any sources. 414671[/snapback] Quote
Anasazi37 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Posted July 9, 2006 Yeah, I had to go about three feet to my ALPS printer, then another 15 to my garage workshop. That's one spiffy VF-1D!Nice Job! I guess you didn't have to go far to find the decals you were going to use on it. 414673[/snapback] Quote
valkyrie312 Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Married, huh? Congrats! Married life is pretty great. Quote
Vermillion One Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Congratulations on the marriage. I really could have waited longer on the custom. Quote
Anasazi37 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Posted July 9, 2006 I know, but when I asked my fiancee what she wanted as a wedding gift, she said "that custom out of our garage." No joke. Congratulations on the marriage. I really could have waited longer on the custom. 414705[/snapback] Quote
Vermillion One Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Nice. Well at least everyone is happy. Thanks again. Quote
Screech Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 It looks great! very nice custom. And congratulations on your wedding! Quote
Sumdumgai Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Awesome custom! Congrats on getting married! Good luck! Quote
aaajin Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 izzat the kit that I sold here a couple of months back? (or isit last month?) I kinda recognize the scuffed top corners of the chest plate. nice to see its in the hands of a pro. Quote
Anasazi37 Posted July 10, 2006 Author Posted July 10, 2006 Well, I have had this valk on my workbench (including conversion kit) since before Christmas. Maybe even Thanksgiving. I think Vermillion One got the kit directly from Captain America.... izzat the kit that I sold here a couple of months back? (or isit last month?) I kinda recognize the scuffed top corners of the chest plate. nice to see its in the hands of a pro. 414772[/snapback] Quote
Veritas Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Gratz on the wedding mate! If your fiance ever questions your decal/sticker making tell her the number of ppl. you have counting on you for them. Quote
AC Starscream Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Yea that is an great custom. I also really want Yamato to finally put out an 2 seater. I always liked the VF-1D's color scheme. Good job! Quote
Godzilla Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Damn. That looks real nice. Well I guess I better put that order of decals in ASAP... Quote
GutsAndCasca Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Congratulations Dev! And wow, what a badazz 1D. Awesome. Quote
KiriK Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 very clean and shiny.... maybe its just the flash.... but i bet this thing looks 100% better in person than in those pics.... plust i don't think i've seen that shade of tan/brown on the 1D... its a bit dark...but i like it.... Quote
big F Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Excellent work as always What a great way to bow out of the custom market. The question now, who is gonna step up to the plate to take his place ? Quote
Vermillion21 Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Amazing custom VF-1D!! It looks sweet! And congrats on the upcoming wedding mate! Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Looks beautiful. Makes me wish there was an official release of a two seater. From a glance it does look used and a little worn. Quote
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