eugimon Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 they're strong. Those are the magnets I used to "fix" the missile pegs on my SV-51 Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 @ruskii... Yea, attaching the VF-22S' faceplate to the existing YF-21's face was my original plan (read my starting post) because there would be no way to actually make the VF-22S' faceplate clear the bottom stem of the antenna inside the cowl. When transforming the 21/22 back to gerwalk/fighter one would have to remove the VF-22S' faceplate or it would get damaged. Instead of snapping/clipping on the faceplate I may end up using magnets for the faceplates if i feel the ones from eugimon's reference site would suit the situation (are strong enough -=X). I guess I'll be incorporating the slots so the VF-22S' bays can hold the gunpods. XD Around sometime this weekend I'll have prototype pics of maybe two different faceplates and the modified canopy. The reason for the two faceplates are due to the anime accurate one and the other is based off the VF-1 Riders 1/72 Hasegawa Battroid conversion kit. I kind of like them both for some reason. I'll make them both and post them up, so I can get some feedback. Max Sweet! yeah i read your first post but i didn't understand enough to know for myself. Thankyou heaps for clarifying for me. Hey, i havean AWESOME idea... are you familiar with feff's officer's Gilgamesh? I would KILL absolutely maim for a plate just like that, is it possible you can do one up like so? i'll pay whatever, i'm not so good at customizing when it comes from building it from scratch. Quote
Wicked Ace Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 I guess I'll be incorporating the slots so the VF-22S' bays can hold the gunpods. XD Around sometime this weekend I'll have prototype pics of maybe two different faceplates and the modified canopy. The reason for the two faceplates are due to the anime accurate one and the other is based off the VF-1 Riders 1/72 Hasegawa Battroid conversion kit. I kind of like them both for some reason. I'll make them both and post them up, so I can get some feedback. Max I hope you get some sense of satisfaction knowing lots of members are cheering you on for undertaking this project. I am very interested to see the pics you've promised. Quote
Hoptimus Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Noice. I think if this happens I will actually go all out on the paintjob. The Max VF-22 is one of my all time favorites. Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Alright... here is the current progress of my work atm. I realized it's pretty tough to keep up with my planned schedule with a FT work schedule and girl friend. LOL I still have quite alot of work to do for the canopy and the face plate (puttying the face, sanding and trimming, form a new canopy dome, etc...). I already know what I will be doing for the bay doors and I'm hoping to start them this coming weekend. I think I've decided to not make the VF-1 Riders VF-22 faceplate because it's not even anime nor line accurate (it's the one on the left edge of two of the photos). VF-1 Riders faceplate IMO just won't look right when painted as the colors of the anime. I guess I could depending on the fandom demand. XD Max ***EDIT*** I apologize for the horrible lighting in the pics. -=X The masking tape on the face is temporary just so I can get an idea of where to place the visor. Edited July 15, 2008 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Looks cool!!!!! Can't wait. Keep the progress happening and pics coming. Edited July 15, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
eugimon Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 oooh, impressive. The new canopy is looking good. Quote
Wicked Ace Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) The progress pics are very interesting. As another member pointed out, this one might look good with a -22S parts swap. Edited July 15, 2008 by Wicked Ace Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Alright... here is the current progress of my work atm. I realized it's pretty tough to keep up with my planned schedule with a FT work schedule and girl friend. LOL I still have quite alot of work to do for the canopy and the face plate (puttying the face, sanding and trimming, form a new canopy dome, etc...). I already know what I will be doing for the bay doors and I'm hoping to start them this coming weekend. I think I've decided to not make the VF-1 Riders VF-22 faceplate because it's not even anime nor line accurate (it's the one on the left edge of two of the photos). VF-1 Riders faceplate IMO just won't look right when painted as the colors of the anime. I guess I could depending on the fandom demand. XD Max ***EDIT*** I apologize for the horrible lighting in the pics. -=X The masking tape on the face is temporary just so I can get an idea of where to place the visor. Can someone post a piccy of this VF-22 Riders faceplate (in game shot or anything) please? how about this - Best thing about Feffs mech it even has the cowl. When we get our face plate eventually from Max i'd like to place it flipped up like in the first pic. The pointy face plate just looks awesome too, adds a more aggresive look, which is what the 21/22 needs (1/60) as the head just sits too far back into the cowl. Any feedback guys for Max on the Gilgamesh plate? If we are talking about non anime stuff requested by fans that Max mentioned we need to ket him know. Sorry about the pics size, i don't know how to thumbnail them. What do you think Max? Edited July 15, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Remember the SV-51 had a retractable visor/armour as well just remembering Ivanov and his SV-51 before Roy comes out with his VF-0S Reactive... Anyways, here's the last of the pics i gathered from Feff's scenes in the anime - I should dig out my RPG, i think it has lineart there of the Gilgamesh... This face plate would make the YF-21/22 a new breed of bad ass. Also homage to Mac II, the anime we get no toys for! Edited July 15, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Excellent start!!! Will patiently wait for progress pics Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 That's a Hasegawa VF-22S, it is canon, AFAIK, those are not the gunpod but laser mounted for fighter mode, the black diamond shape thingys are missile launchers, so they are not the gunpod yet, I have no idea where is the VF-22S gunpod mounted Quote
Kyp Durron Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 That's a Hasegawa VF-22S, it is canon, AFAIK, those are not the gunpod but laser mounted for fighter mode, the black diamond shape thingys are missile launchers, so they are not the gunpod yet, I have no idea where is the VF-22S gunpod mounted Yeah, it's a bunch of anime magic horseshit, at least the YF-21 was more realistic in that regard. -Kyp Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) lol! well by the looks of it the gunpods can't be fired. Unless they retract back, tilt, then forward and out of some unshown opening..... Edited July 19, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Was there any proof of the 22 shown using the gunpods in fighter mode anyone recall? It deffinently can't fire them with those lasers sticking out there, there can't be any room left for the gunpods anyways to poke out. Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 in fighter mode I've only seen it fire the lasers mounted on the upper fuselage that are the arms lasers on battroid Quote
Kyp Durron Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) Bump for any updates....hope all is going well. -Kyp Edited July 24, 2008 by Kyp Durron Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted July 27, 2008 Author Posted July 27, 2008 Alright... I know I've neglected this project a bit, so I'll have some progress pics up later tonight. MAx Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted July 28, 2008 Author Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) As promised... A second canopy was made and I'll have to re-plot the windows. I had to scrap the first canopy because I decided to get creative one night. XD The visors for the VF-22s were not set and were held down by tape (and my fingers) to the faceplate. I'm debating if the visors should be recast in clear parts. The bay doors are being made in steps/layers as shown. Yes its seems to be that I will be using magnets for attaching the bay doors and faceplate. ***EDIT*** None of these pics are final. A lot more puttying and sanding to go! Edited July 28, 2008 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) Woo Hoo!!! And the man delivers. The new canopy is going to look damn sweet. Edited July 28, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
Fly4victory Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Dig that grove, BABY!!!! I see another YF-21 will be purchased in the future. Clear Visor sounds interesting. Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 good stuff, good stuff... nice update, I think you should make the visors from clear resin, a painted dull orange line won't look too good canopy looks amazing, keep it up man! Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 Going good... making progress. I'll post up some pics pretty soon. I apologize for the lack of updates however. Quote
Fly4victory Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Valkyrie addict avatar looks great. :lol: Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your right! that's badass! SS Phelps WTMFW! it's so true! 12,000 calories charge up technique. Edited August 16, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted August 19, 2008 Author Posted August 19, 2008 Update coming soon... really soon. -=X Quote
505thAirborne Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 We'll be waiting patiently!! Gonna be a dam good looking Valk when shes all done!!! Quote
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