Hey! What are you working on?

[misterryno]

The valk looks nice, especially for a first effort. Did you use Krylon fusion paint? The surface texture reminds me of when I used the fusion paint. The shiny metal landing gear and swing bars look great with the all black scheme. It gives it just a bit of a kick and makes the valk look like it means business. Good work, I bet you'll be looking to cusotmize some more toys now.

THANKS!!! I will be looking to do some more customizing....I am pretty soon going to be trying my hand at modeling . I did use the Ultra Flat Black Camo Krylon Fusion which worked PREFECTLY. But then to seal I could not seem to find a flat sealer only could find one that was Satin. So the effect came out shiny...not what I was going for but it works.

[Wicked Ace]

I want to see some more stuff.

[genghis]

Hi! I'm back again! This time I'm working on VF-1S (the normal one, not the weathered one), at the same time watching the old Macross series. I figured I can do a better job

First, I use Tamiya thin cement to get rid of the seamline. And then use the graphite powder to highlight the details.

Before

After

Next is to remove the ugly seamline on VF-1S head. Originally, it seam is uneven (I did not took a pic). Looked as if Voltron has cleaved thru the head unevenly. I used Tamiya Thin Cement again, then file and sandpaper, then sprayed Tamiya Insignia White.

Next I used a very small screw driver to bore 4 holes into the 4 laser cannons on VF-1S head. I dirtied the head a bit to see how it would turn out. Weathering will wait till I finish applying all the decals.

Before

After

Not a good job, but I'm learning as I go along

[miriya]

I like the way the head fix turned out!

[Wicked Ace]

Nice work, ghengis. Sometimes it's the little details that make the big difference.

[eugimon]

Nice work, ghengis. Sometimes it's the little details that make the big difference.

I don't think of the seam line as a little detail, that should never have made it out of CAD. But that is nice work

[Wicked Ace]

I don't think of the seam line as a little detail, that should never have made it out of CAD. But that is nice work

There are many who share your opinion on the seam line.

[genghis]

Thanks for the kind comments. After looking at the pic, I think I over-filed the left side of the head piece. It's not too obvious if I don't look closely at it ;p

I've started panel-lining. I wash it with Mr. Hobby Dark Grey first.

I plan to wash it again with light grey to get a 'smoky' effect. I'm still experimenting to see how to achieve what I have in mind.

Also experimenting with Tamiya Weathering Master. Looks like a make-up kit

I'm taking my time to do up this valk and enjoying the process along the way

[brannon]

Thanks for the kind comments. After looking at the pic, I think I over-filed the left side of the head piece. It's not too obvious if I don't look closely at it ;p

I've started panel-lining. I wash it with Mr. Hobby Dark Grey first.

I plan to wash it again with light grey to get a 'smoky' effect. I'm still experimenting to see how to achieve what I have in mind.

Also experimenting with Tamiya Weathering Master. Looks like a make-up kit

I'm taking my time to do up this valk and enjoying the process along the way

just bought that tamiya kit would like to know how this goes also

[brannon]

just wanted to share and get some feedback

[miriya]

just wanted to share and get some feedback

Looking Great! I look forward to the finished version! Keep it up. (EDIT: ...with some Tamiya modelers viagra, "Ensures that your kit finishes before you do!")

Edited April 18, 2008 by miriya

[nightmareB4macross]

just wanted to share and get some feedback

First it started as the foldildo and now it's turned into a bloody tampon.

J/K.

Interesting color selection.

[Wicked Ace]

It's Friday night in my part of the world, and instead of taking part in my city's rich nightlife, I'm taking part in nerd_dom, which rhymes with Gundam.

[Excillon]

First it started as the foldildo and now it's turned into a bloody tampon.

J/K.

Interesting color selection.

Thanks for that LOVELY visual. You know, this weekend is my 10 year anniversary, and I was guaranteed to get some, but now I might pass...

[Ghostkiller]

just wanted to share and get some feedback

Hey another YF-19 CUSTOM

is it your first custom ?

my advise will be : you have to be very carefull applying masking tape to get perfect lines

the borders of the red are a bit off on the pics

good luck and keep pictures coming

[eugimon]

It's Friday night in my part of the world, and instead of taking part in my city's rich nightlife, I'm taking part in nerd_dom, which rhymes with Gundam.

ah, this got me thinking of my pg rx-178 mkII which I found on the ground and in pieces. had to epoxy bits back together and I was thinking while I had it apart I should fill in the seams, sand it, prime and paint it and do some weathering. Then I remembered I don't know how to do any of that, so I just put it back on the shelf and asked it kindly not to fall down again.

Edited April 19, 2008 by eugimon

[Wicked Ace]

ah, this got me thinking of my pg rx-178 mkII which I found on the ground and in pieces. had to epoxy bits back together and I was thinking while I had it apart I should fill in the seams, sand it, prime and paint it and do some weathering. Then I remembered I don't know how to do any of that, so I just put it back on the shelf and asked it kindly not to fall down again.

There are plenty of how-to's posted for all the details/fixes you listed. You're just being lazy. OK, maybe you just have more of a social life than me. Speaking of my lack of a life, I've made fairly good progress on my first Gundam model. The G itself is minty looking at the moment, because I haven't decided if I want to stay with the factory paint scheme.

[eugimon]

if by lazy you mean I have a curious 2 year old at home who demands attention... then yes, I'm lazy. But to be fair, I'm probably lazy in the traditional sense as well.

[Wicked Ace]

I've reached a stopping point. The Wing Unit has some paint and some glue -- more detailing to come.

Edited April 19, 2008 by Wicked Ace

[brannon]

Hey another YF-19 CUSTOM

is it your first custom ?

my advise will be : you have to be very carefull applying masking tape to get perfect lines

the borders of the red are a bit off on the pics

good luck and keep pictures coming

yup very first custom and your my inspiration i know what you mean i think i should have tryed something easier first to paint to many ups and downs to paint ohh well. im using enamel paint how do i keep it from chipping ?

[Ghostkiller]

yup very first custom and your my inspiration i know what you mean i think i should have tryed something easier first to paint to many ups and downs to paint ohh well. im using enamel paint how do i keep it from chipping ?

You should use a flat coat ==> Tamiya TS80 airspray is really good !!

future is good too

Wicked ace can help you out on the use of it

The YF-19 is not an easy yamato to custom if it is your first

Just sand the bird !!! you can check my supernova topic it would help

when done you will have to transform the bird carefully to prevent paint chipping

good luck brannon !

[brannon]

You should use a flat coat ==> Tamiya TS80 airspray is really good !!

future is good too

Wicked ace can help you out on the use of it

The YF-19 is not an easy yamato to custom if it is your first

Just sand the bird !!! you can check my supernova topic it would help

when done you will have to transform the bird carefully to prevent paint chipping

good luck brannon !

thanks i think im going to strip my paint job because what i whant to do is very complicated (their goes 20.00 of red and white paint) and i cant get straight lines or unchipped paint for the life of me. so a nice camo scheme i think well see . mother always said if your not going to do it right dont do it at all.

[Wicked Ace]

I made a little progress on this thing.

[genghis]

thanks i think im going to strip my paint job because what i whant to do is very complicated (their goes 20.00 of red and white paint) and i cant get straight lines or unchipped paint for the life of me. so a nice camo scheme i think well see . mother always said if your not going to do it right dont do it at all.

Hi brannon, I thought your work is getting along nicely?

If you really want to strip off the paint, you need to be sure what type of paint you are using and then use the correct method. I suggest you read this thread first. I haven't tried it before, and I wish I won't have to

The good thing is, there are lots of helpful pple here giving good advise

http://macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?show...;hl=strip+paint

[Excillon]

I made a little progress on this thing.

I have that kit! Gundam kits are great, don't get me wrong, however after building 5 PG's, 40+ MG's, and countless HG 1/100's, it gets a bit repetitive when it's all basically the same robot. And that's not including the EVA Kits, Patlabor's, and so on. BTW, if you haven't yet, you really should check out the Patlabor MG's. Great kits. They have real rubber coverings, good size pilot figures, and neat features. Decent prices too. I strongly recommend Ingram 2 and the Flight Griffon.

[genghis]

Managed to progress a bit on this over the wkend.

Tried to make the seamlines a bit less obvious using Tamiya thin cement. There's no way to hide them unless I paint the toy, which I don't want to. I def don't want paint to chip when I'm transforming this toy.

Washed the cockpit area.

Here's the front shot. The head is a shade whiter than the rest of the body (As if he used SK-II ). I'll try to 'dirty' it a bit more to make it less obvious.

Do let me know how I can improve. Thanks! :thumbs:

[jardann]

Your Roy looks nice Gengis. I'm really surprised at how much the cement helped the seam lines! It looks like the only way to improve upon what you've already done would be to do a full disassembly and repaint which you understandably don't want to do. It's your hobby so you can just stop with whatever makes you happy!

[Ghostkiller]

a bit custom on VF-J max

a model touch

[misterryno]

a bit custom on VF-J max

a model touch

VERY NICE!

[misterryno]

Hey all. I just started my very first real model. I have done a few snap togethers when I was a kid but this one is the real deal. It's a Bandai 1/100 VF-1S Battroid with Super/Strike Parts.

Here's the box...

Here's what the finish product is supposed to look like...but instead of yellow I am using red...

Here's the first pieces to get painted...

And the next to get painted...

More to come...

[brannon]

does anybody know where you can find these wing attachments or what set their from i think their customs.????? i would like to try that.

Edited April 27, 2008 by brannon

[Ghostkiller]

does anybody know where you can find these wing attachments or what set their from i think their customs.????? i would like to try that.

they are customs

[Ghostkiller]

Hey all. I just started my very first real model. I have done a few snap togethers when I was a kid but this one is the real deal. It's a Bandai 1/100 VF-1S Battroid with Super/Strike Parts.

good luck

keep posting !!

[misterryno]

Here's the next batch of pieces I just got done with the base coat of paint. There's ALOT more work to do. Another day though. About to head out with the wife for dinner. I'll see if I can do more work come Tue. night.

[misterryno]

good luck

keep posting !!

THANKS...I'll need it.