warpaint22 Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) I finished this, I got sick of my Tau battlesuits not having any pilot's so this was the end result. I built one the same a while ago but sold it so this is my new commander for my army. It's all hand painted, the only decals are on the inside of the cockpit. I used the F-14 squadron "Ghostriders" for the insignia on the shield and back. [atta chment=49942:15.JPG] Edited February 23, 2008 by warpaint22
warpaint22 Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Some more pic's with some scenery. [attac hment=49951:IMG_0016.JPG]
HWR MKII Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Ths just left my workbench. 1/16 scale. 3 days. full function. Freehand camo.
MechTech Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 You guys have been busy. A chick with an M-60, Custom armor, and one of the newer Tamiya R/C Tanks? I finished the A5 to A6 upgrade on my Leopard. The thermal sleeve connector towards the front of the barrel is a little thick, but I took a shortcut and used a segment of PS tubing that fit snug after some work. The paint is a little darker towards the front, but oh well. It's just for driving around the house and fighting with my children's tanks! - MT
HWR MKII Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Wow! Does that cannon fire anything? Nope just a nice realistic flash with all the proper sound effects. It doesnt sound toy like at all either.
MechTech Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Well, I finally did some modeling/machining today. When I get the time (and my Votoms books) from HLJ, BeNippon, I'm getting to work on my Bandai 1/20 Scope Dog RSC. It is an awesome kit and hyper articulated. I thought I'd upgrade it with better armament and details like photo etch and spring hoses. I remade the main camera "eye" from an old aluminum Tamiya gear. The machine gun will have an upgraded longer barreled cannon, with a fancy muzzle brake I made up from an old piece of R/C car shock absorber. (note the 45 degree angled exhaust) The barrel is a Lion Roar Pak42 L/70 barrel (for a Jagdpanther funny enough HWR). For years I've had the Tamiya 1/35th scale 75mm brass ammo just waiting to be used. In 1/20th scale it looks like it's 35/40mm ammo so it's perfect. A few spent "rounds" on the model base will look more convincing. A couple on top of some magazine would be cool too.
Kylwell Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Well, I finally did some modeling/machining today. When I get the time (and my Votoms books) from HLJ, BeNippon, I'm getting to work on my Bandai 1/20 Scope Dog RSC. It is an awesome kit and hyper articulated. I thought I'd upgrade it with better armament and details like photo etch and spring hoses. I remade the main camera "eye" from an old aluminum Tamiya gear. The machine gun will have an upgraded longer barreled cannon, with a fancy muzzle brake I made up from an old piece of R/C car shock absorber. (note the 45 degree angled exhaust) The barrel is a Lion Roar Pak42 L/70 barrel (for a Jagdpanther funny enough HWR). For years I've had the Tamiya 1/35th scale 75mm brass ammo just waiting to be used. In 1/20th scale it looks like it's 35/40mm ammo so it's perfect. A few spent "rounds" on the model base will look more convincing. A couple on top of some magazine would be cool too. Have you seen the stuff Alder's Nest is making? Stunning stuff.
MechTech Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Yeah, I've got some; just nothing in 1/20th scale yet . - MT
promethuem5 Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 WOW! That is some incredible machined stuff there.
HWR MKII Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 actually tha barrel was for the JagdPANZER not Jagd PANTHER. The Jagd panther had the same 88 mounted in the king tiger.
HWR MKII Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Now i have this little bugger ready for paint.
ce25254 Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Here's my latest progress on my GMK Godzilla. I'm almost there, I just need to feather in the claws and add some wash to blend the teeth into the gums better. This version has no pupils for the eyes, but I'm working on getting them to be a little more pearlescent. I used oil paints for the teeth and claws, and it is taking forever to dry. Edited February 29, 2008 by ce25254
winterdyne Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 My GBP continues... washes pretty much done, still need to do missiles, and a bit more weathering.
warpaint22 Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 Now that is awesome, love your work winterdyne. It's looking more and more realistic every time I see it.
Gabe Q Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 My GBP continues... washes pretty much done, still need to do missiles, and a bit more weathering. That is one awesome pic! The figure crouched on the shoulder gives it a sense of scale. That and the weathering really make the pic.
UN_MARINE Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 here's a little something for the Batman fans scratchbuildery during slow days at work. it's not 100% accurate, but very close. it's got spinning wheels too
Ranger565 Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 My GBP continues... washes pretty much done, still need to do missiles, and a bit more weathering. OKOK NOW what I would love to know is HOW in the heck you do the lights on the legs? That silver with white to bring it out? Thats beautiful!
winterdyne Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 They've got super-bright LED's mounted in them. The conversion is really simple, and I've got a full step-by-step in my progress thread. The only tricky part is applying the silver foil to the back of the lenses. Looks ace in the display case (which has a centre-mounted spotlight in the top so the legs remain mostly dark, showing off the light. Will try to grab a pic tonight.
PetarB Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 My GBP continues... washes pretty much done, still need to do missiles, and a bit more weathering. winterdyne that's a phenomenal build. I demand a thread with pics, lots of juicy pics!
winterdyne Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 Here for the progress thread including buildup info. Here for the completed thread for the fighter. I just slap stuff into this thread when I think I have something notable to show, and never as many pics as in the buildup threads.
winterdyne Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 More photos added to the GBP custom thread. Not putting them here. They're big.
HWR MKII Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 here's a little something for the Batman fans scratchbuildery during slow days at work. it's not 100% accurate, but very close. it's got spinning wheels too Be sure you paint the outer rim of the rear wheels silver. On the real thing they are chrome. The spokes are matt black and all the lug nuts on teh wheels are silver. I see so many tumbler builds look off because the builders just slap black on the things, gloss the windows and call it done. Theres alot of varation on the tumbler. Just google search it and youll find alot of good pics ahowing this.
UN_MARINE Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 thanks for the tips HWR MKII i based it off the Bandai 1/35 kit's drawings yeah, it's still missing some details like the support struts for the flaps (i don't know how i forgot those )
PetarB Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 On and off the bench, all in a weekend's work. More pics here: Samurai Monkey Forum - Gallery
Nausica Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 hmm i guess theres a few who remembers me... im the one who did the fanmodel of SDF-1 from memory (poor painted) lol well on my workbench atm is a emty space... u ask why? i will tell you! im waiting for my very first, my very own...... Variable Fighter YAY!!!! i have never owned or held/been close to a Macross "toy" lol (too expensive to play with xD) well HLJ just shipped it 5 days ago so im expectin it on my doorstep very soon Yamato VF-1J my very favorite of all Macross mecha.... i have been taking "painting lessons" from one of my old pals hes one heck of a model painter especially on Warhammer 40K well and i have also made plans to redo the paint or mayb even make a new SDF-1 model!! (a well thought through model this time xD) with pro materials and such... i have faith in my ability lol... well thats my very near future plans in model building/painting..... Happy Macross to you all!! oh and what u see on the pictures are still a work in progress!!
MechTech Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 How small are those parts? If they are as small as I think, you can heat some plastic sprues and stretch them out. The long strands can be cut and you get easy antennae. They also taper out naturally so they look like antennae. Real easy to do. Great work overall! - MT
Nausica Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 never thought of that.... thx for the idea... (now i have to strip every part of the models.... again >.<) JK! but great info on the antenna art.... gotta start using that... as for the sizes i have taken a picture that will show you!! Behold!!!!
ron5864 Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Just finished repainting a 1/48 VF-1A cannon fodder. Currently building a 1/72 Imai Defender.
nightmareB4macross Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Wow, everyone's been busy doing something. I just got these. Completed VF-1D, as seen on TV! And the humble beginnings for both the VT-1.
Nausica Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 when comes to the VF-1J (yamato) is there any things i should take care of/be aware of in this model? keep in mind i never had a macross model before!
winterdyne Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Nausica: With the yamato, check my customising thread for some tips, especially involving the canopy. Other than that, you need to use a dremel / rotary grinder on a few joints to get clearance for the paintwork. I've transformed mine maybe half a dozen times now and have minimal wear - mostly from my long fingernails. Remember to use a good clear coat (future!) to seal paintwork and decals, and again after weathering, then a flat coat and it'll be remarkably durable. I'd strongly advise against hand painting - use an airbrush, the plastic is fairly textured and will look odd if your paint finish isn't even.
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