eyesonme78 Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Hi guys any of you have know how to build this 1/48 imai alpha figther variable? any pics for references? what are the things to take note? thanks Quote
Kurt Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I built one about two years ago. I don't recall any special tricks. The parts didn't fit that great and a lot of filling and sanding needed to be done. I will post a pic if I can find it. Have fun! Quote
Shawn Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 break out the altavista babelfish translator http://www.dsnw.ne.jp/~comet/modeler.html The models here are incredible!! Here is the direct link to the Legioss http://www.dsnw.ne.jp/~comet/model/legioss-assy01.html make sure to click on the 'next page' link at the bottom of each page-its a 12 page tutorial S Quote
Mechleader Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 (edited) oops... Edited November 13, 2003 by Mechleader Quote
NERV Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 very nicely done but that MPC blue is burning my retinas, heres one a little easier on the eyes and in english: http://www.starshipmodeler.com/mecha/aw_leg.htm it doesnt give any painting tips but decribes his modifications and such Quote
NERV Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 it doesn't stop. i dont tihnk that building is to scale, lookes like hikaru is 16 feet tall lol Quote
Mechleader Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 Doesn't matter. Just look at the work of the models. Now that is a work of art! Thanks Shawn for the link to this site! Quote
Mechleader Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 Hey NERV I read that artical on the Legioss already. That is some kit!!! I agree on the color but stilll nice detail. Quote
NERV Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 it somes alot of the stuff on that japanese site is over weathered, like his fighter mode vf-1j and the alpha, they definitely look nice, but too much weathering makes em look fake, i love how wm cheng's stuff always looks photorealistic Quote
Grayson72 Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 it somes alot of the stuff on that japanese site is over weathered, like his fighter mode vf-1j and the alpha, they definitely look nice, but too much weathering makes em look fake, i love how wm cheng's stuff always looks photorealistic Is that what the problem was? something hit me like that when I was looking at those pics. While they're expertly done they kinda look like an animation cell from the WB store. Quote
NERV Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 it somes alot of the stuff on that japanese site is over weathered, like his fighter mode vf-1j and the alpha, they definitely look nice, but too much weathering makes em look fake, i love how wm cheng's stuff always looks photorealistic Is that what the problem was? something hit me like that when I was looking at those pics. While they're expertly done they kinda look like an animation cell from the WB store. i tihnk its that mixed with something else, they are great work but something about them seems drab and sterile Quote
Grayson72 Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 it somes alot of the stuff on that japanese site is over weathered, like his fighter mode vf-1j and the alpha, they definitely look nice, but too much weathering makes em look fake, i love how wm cheng's stuff always looks photorealistic Is that what the problem was? something hit me like that when I was looking at those pics. While they're expertly done they kinda look like an animation cell from the WB store. i tihnk its that mixed with something else, they are great work but something about them seems drab and sterile Agree, kinda makes them look more like toys. Quote
Grayson72 Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 What I really wanna know is where he got that cool little vehicle. Quote
Kurt Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 Found an image of one that I did a while back. Quote
EXO Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 it somes alot of the stuff on that japanese site is over weathered, like his fighter mode vf-1j and the alpha, they definitely look nice, but too much weathering makes em look fake, i love how wm cheng's stuff always looks photorealistic Is that what the problem was? something hit me like that when I was looking at those pics. While they're expertly done they kinda look like an animation cell from the WB store. i tihnk its that mixed with something else, they are great work but something about them seems drab and sterile Agree, kinda makes them look more like toys. I think the weathering is fine... WmCheng just knows how to photograph his stuff better... I'm always amazed at his photos. Maybe it's because he waits for real daylight... This stuff is under flourescents, I believe. Quote
Myersjessee Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 I just remembered where I saw all those pictures MechLeader put up. This guy must sell stuff on Yahoo Japan from time to time, because I have those exact pictures saved from Yahoo Auctions about 6 months ago... Quote
Myersjessee Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 Found an image of one that I did a while back. Nice work Kurt! Quote
007-vf1 Posted November 14, 2003 Posted November 14, 2003 it somes alot of the stuff on that japanese site is over weathered, like his fighter mode vf-1j and the alpha, they definitely look nice, but too much weathering makes em look fake, i love how wm cheng's stuff always looks photorealistic 1st- I believe they have a hint of metallic mix to the paint which makes them look more like toys than models. Is missing battle or/and age weathering... 2nd- the biggest eye-sore there is that the color's hue are too basic, the white is "really" white the blue is "too" blue, etc so the contrasts are too strong. 3rd- some models have too much gloss finish on them 4th- except for that X-29 and the first Hikaru VF-1 which to me look weather perfect. 5th- this guy sold some of his models on e-bay for about $200+ about a couple of months. I think he's currently selling a Max and Millia VF-J versions Quote
Mechleader Posted November 14, 2003 Posted November 14, 2003 Shawn is the one that found the link (Thanks Shawn!). I don't think it's too weathered. I have to go with the way the pics are taken. I agree that the VF-1A fighter is a little over done but you can't take anything from this guys skills. Quote
Mechmaster Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 The bright colours and the harsh omnidirectional lighting reduce the realism, there isn't enough shadow. Also the backgrounds don't help, they are so obviously pictures and the models are so obvioulsy simply standing in front of them rather than being part of them. They really are nice models but the pictures would look more realistic if the models had more weathering and wear, plus more directional lighting and decent backdrops. Quote
pfunk Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 Heres another one that was done a while ago, Doesnt transfor, but its very cool\ http://www.starshipmodeler.com/mecha/aw_leg.htm Quote
Jin_Kune_Do Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Hey this one was made by "jungchao" he was selling it back then, too bad i didnt get to save up so i could get it. Its been sold already -Jin Quote
Jin_Kune_Do Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 another pic of the Imai 1/48 Legioss Quote
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