Jarrod Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 This is the kit that Valk009 offered sometime last year. I've actually had this finished for months and just keep putting off taking pics. The kit went together really well, and I only had to make a few very minor mods here and there to get things to fit (and hold) together properly. I didnt bother with adding any locking pegs like I'd orignally planned, as it does hold together rather well. There was one joint that really gave me problems tho, the sliding plate to allow the knee to extend out for Gerwalk mode. It just would not stay tight, and made the legs unstable. So I permantly attached it for Battroid and Fighter mode, which is ok since I'm really not all that fond of Gerwalk mode anyway. For paintscheme, I went with SHE's suggested light grey with blue stripes. The light grey came out a bit too blue-grey but I was happy with it after the stripes were added. The metallic grey is Gunze Sangyo's Steel, which is a beautiful dark metallic color in person. And finally, I apologize for the poor pics, I'm a modeler first, and a photographer a far distant....um fifth maybe. And I spend too much cash on mecha do get a decent camera:) Anyway, on with the pics: Figther mode: Quote
jipe Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Great ! I don't like the variable kits for their "toys" touch. But yours is beautiful Quote
Twoducks Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Awesome!! Someday I'll start mine... someday... Quote
Fly4victory Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Wow! That is a great looking model. Excellent job with the Gundam display stand. Did you have to modify the clamp? Quote
eugimon Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 very nice. Not a fan of the design, but I love how nice yours came out. Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 that thing is completely beautiful, mayor props for your modeling talent, I'm sure the pictures don't do justice for your hard work! great stuff! keep it coming in the future Quote
big F Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 (edited) Nice I like the colours and its great to see one not on a bit of paper in a book. I so wish that it was 1/72... Please someone do one in 1/72. Edited July 27, 2007 by big F Quote
robodragon Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Where do I get one? I have wanted a transforming VF-4 for longer than I can remember. I just can never find one. If anyone knows please let me know. Thanks P.S. I love yours by the way, great job. Quote
Jarrod Posted July 11, 2007 Author Posted July 11, 2007 Thanks for all the great compliments everyone! Wow! That is a great looking model. Excellent job with the Gundam display stand. Did you have to modify the clamp? Yeah, I just clipped off some of the prongs untill it sat securely. I so wish that it was 1/72... Please someone do on in 1/72. Actually, this kit is nearly exactly 1/72 scale, within a cm I believe. Quote
mojacko Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 great work on the kit...nice paint scheme....looks great!!! really great!!! Quote
Valk009 Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Great job Jarrod, good to see another finished SHE VF-4 kit. Although SHE never stated the scale of this kit, it is more or less as Jarrod already mentioned in 1/72 scale. The only other fully variable VF-4 resin kit made and in 1/72 scale was done by IHP (now known as Liquid Stone). Quote
big F Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Oh poop maybe I should have got the one I saw in Japan Quote
Fly4victory Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) Oh poop maybe I should have got the one I saw in Japan Yeah! when it comes to the SHE models need to grab them when you can. I passed on a VA-3 last year and wish I had not. Edited July 11, 2007 by Fly4victory Quote
baronv Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Great looking piece, can you pose it next to a 1/60 and 1/48 valk for size comparison? Quote
Sdf-1 Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Looks kick ass in fighter mode, battroid is... well... Nice work! Quote
robodragon Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Well I think the only question left is........ How much you want for her? I had to ask? Quote
Fly4victory Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 What size poly caps did you use for the joints? I cannot figure out which ones to order from HLJ. Quote
Valk009 Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 The polycaps you need are from WAVE and they are long discontinued. If you bought the recast set of me I have included recast polycaps! Quote
robodragon Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 The polycaps you need are from WAVE and they are long discontinued. If you bought the recast set of me I have included recast polycaps! Valk009 Will you or do you have any more of the transformable VF-4 recast alavilable? Quote
Fly4victory Posted July 29, 2007 Posted July 29, 2007 Sorry do not have a recast but a few origional SHE kits minus the caps. I have seen some "cap sets" for sale on HLJ and have wondered what is close. The polycaps you need are from WAVE and they are long discontinued. If you bought the recast set of me I have included recast polycaps! Quote
Jarrod Posted July 29, 2007 Author Posted July 29, 2007 Well I think the only question left is........ How much you want for her? I had to ask? Heh, as long as it took me to finally get ahold of a VF-4, it is defintely not for sale. Sorry do not have a recast but a few origional SHE kits minus the caps. I have seen some "cap sets" for sale on HLJ and have wondered what is close. QUOTE(Valk009 @ Jul 27 2007, 06:25 PM) The polycaps you need are from WAVE and they are long discontinued. If you bought the recast set of me I have included recast polycaps! I'd think some of the Kotobukyia polycaps would work well enough. Quote
robodragon Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Jarrod. I got one coming. Any thing you can share about the build? Anything you wish you built differently? Thanks Quote
Mr March Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Missed this one the first time around. Very impressive. Quote
Jarrod Posted August 21, 2007 Author Posted August 21, 2007 Jarrod. I got one coming. Any thing you can share about the build? Anything you wish you built differently? Thanks Make sure you drill those holes as straight as possible, and make sure you use the correct drill bit. Oh, and don't overtighten those screws, its just resin afterall. You may also have to sand a few of parts that come in close contact and rub against one another, before you paint to avoid some wear. Other than that it is a fairly straight forward, if tedious, build. Jarrod Quote
robodragon Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Thanks for the heads up. I want this to end up a sweet build. Quote
Necron_99 Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) Great job! Hope Yamato does this one.. I'm HORRIBLE at painting. I love the building part, though. Edited August 22, 2007 by Necron_99 Quote
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