My first VF-2SS

[vf2ss]

Hi all,

First let me say that I am in awe with the modeling talent I've seen in MW. I've gotten so many awesome tips and techniques from all of you. I've been a big lurker, but I appreciate all of you that contribute to helping out your fellow modelers. I built this model awhile back, before I knew about the forums. I just bought a modeling book and went at it because this is the only variable physical representation of the VF-2SS that I know of, and I'm such a big fan of this particular mech. I've gotten a couple of PMs about my avatar so here are some pictures I took of the kit, from which I got my avatar. I think it turned out ok but I'm hoping to get started on some more kits and start another VF-2SS with all this new knowledge I've gotten from you guys.

Hope you like it.

[brannon]

nice work keep it up

[big F]

Such a nice looking mech. Its a shame they were never really popular with the manufacturers, Hasegawa would do a great job on this.

Great work by the way.

[baronv]

Not bad, good job. Better looking than the one I built which was a bit floppy in the joints. I might go back ot it and take it apart and repaint and tighten up the joints as well.

[dodiano]

Simply beautiful!! Still hoping Bandai will someday release the Perfect Transformation Toy!

Regards,

Roberto

Not bad, good job. Better looking than the one I built which was a bit floppy in the joints. I might go back ot it and take it apart and repaint and tighten up the joints as well.

[Mowe]

Yeah, I wish VF-2SS get proper attention from big toy companies as well. To me it is as Macross Mecha as any other series. Nice job!!

Such a nice looking mech. Its a shame they were never really popular with the manufacturers, Hasegawa would do a great job on this.

Great work by the way.

[kensei]

holy crap is that some good work!

Don't lurk mate, speak up more often. Modellers always have something to offer the community here.

[MechTech]

Great job! I love that mech too. Too bad it's not "canon." I think it looks like the next logical step in Valk "evolution." I like the way the model cockpit retracts too! If only the legs didn't have to come off. - MT

[vf2ss]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all your responses. I built this without knowing about priming and finishing seals, so the model doesn't have a finished seal right now. By reading these forums however I gained alot of knowledge to apply to my future efforts.

If only the legs didn't have to come off. - MT

Yeah, it's alot of stress on the legs having to take them on and off to change modes, that's why I didn't include any pics of gerwalk mode. I've only transformed the model a handful of times. Also, by removing the legs the putty I put in the leg seams has cracked and revealed the seam. Is there a way to prevent this from happening on a kit that needs to be taken apart to change modes?

Thanks,

Drew