Custom 1/48 project

[Aegis!]

I´m planning on doing a custom 1/48 project with a VF-1A and Roy VF-1S , but I´m having some worries on how easy or possible it is to swap heads between 2 1/48s and how to do it safely ?

anyone with experience in this field ? I know the heatshield on the 1S wouldn´t match up to the VF-1S Hikaru ( the 1A being black ) and the little ¨arrows and dots¨ on the heads would have to be repainted but It´s note a problem for me personally , itñs just that I´m in love with that VF-1A Roy custom that was shown some time ago.

Could anyone enlighten me on how to do this and if you like the idea ? I know a Roy 1A is weird but man you have to see the beauty of it to know how awesome it looks.

I personally think doing this is more convenient and easy that buying a 1A and painting it with Roy colours and a Hikaru 1S.

Edited November 23, 2003 by Aegis!

[Weaseldancer]

I've done the head swap before. It's extreamely easy to do. All you need is a small phillips screwdriver and you're in business.

[Aegis!]

I've done the head swap before. It's extreamely easy to do. All you need is a small phillips screwdriver and you're in business.

So there isn´t any risk of breaking any part or anything like that ? would the heads accomodate well in the new valk ? how well does the head move after such a maneuver ? doesn´t it stay loose ?

[Weaseldancer]

Unless you are incredibly clumsy or use a ridiculous amount of force, there should be no risk at all doing the swap. As far as movement, the heads I swaped move just fine. Mine doesn't seem to be loose either.

[Aegis!]

Your help is much appreciated , thanks.

I think That my project is viable so I think I´ll do it , now it´s just a matter of time before I get my 1A and 1S re-issues. shame I didn´t get the opportunity of buying an Low vis but WTH , the Roy 1A is cool as hell.

[Skull-1]

Anyone making custom 1/48 heads yet?

[Draykov]

I´m planning on doing a custom 1/48 project with a VF-1A and Roy VF-1S , but I´m having some worries on how easy or possible it is to swap heads between 2 1/48s and how to do it safely ?

anyone with experience in this field ? I know the heatshield on the 1S wouldn´t match up to the VF-1S Hikaru ( the 1A being black ) and the little ¨arrows and dots¨ on the heads would have to be repainted but It´s note a problem for me personally , itñs just that I´m in love with that VF-1A Roy custom that was shown some time ago.

Could anyone enlighten me on how to do this and if you like the idea ? I know a Roy 1A  is weird but man you have to see the beauty of it to know how awesome it looks.

I personally think doing this is more convenient and easy that buying a 1A and painting it with Roy colours and a Hikaru 1S.

Personally, if I were to do what you're suggesting, I'd see what the "Roy 1A" looks like with a yellow heat shield. The paint scheme looks awesome with the black heatshield, and might look too banana-ish with all that yellow, but just to be consistent with the Max/Hikaru 1As, I'd consider trying it. Also, I'd put some other number on the nose/wing (as opposed to 001). It stands to reason that other members of Skull Team/Squadron had similar paint schemes to the main characters but we might not have ever seen them.

That would sort of complicate an otherwise simple custom, but I figure if you're gonna bother changing things up, why not?

Anyone making custom 1/48 heads yet?

I don't know of any, but you can find Yamato heads on eBay every now and then (when people have unfortunate accidents).

Edited November 25, 2003 by Draykov

[Aegis!]

I´m planning on doing a custom 1/48 project with a VF-1A and Roy VF-1S , but I´m having some worries on how easy or possible it is to swap heads between 2 1/48s and how to do it safely ?

anyone with experience in this field ? I know the heatshield on the 1S wouldn´t match up to the VF-1S Hikaru ( the 1A being black ) and the little ¨arrows and dots¨ on the heads would have to be repainted but It´s note a problem for me personally , itñs just that I´m in love with that VF-1A Roy custom that was shown some time ago.

Could anyone enlighten me on how to do this and if you like the idea ? I know a Roy 1A  is weird but man you have to see the beauty of it to know how awesome it looks.

I personally think doing this is more convenient and easy that buying a 1A and painting it with Roy colours and a Hikaru 1S.

Personally, if I were to do what you're suggesting, I'd see what the "Roy 1A" looks like with a yellow heat shield. The paint scheme looks awesome with the black heatshield, and might look too banana-ish with all that yellow, but just to be consistent with the Max/Hikaru 1As, I'd consider trying it. Also, I'd put some other number on the nose/wing (as opposed to 1A). It stands to reason that other members of Skull Team/Squadron had similar paint schemes to the main characters but we might not have ever seen them.

That would sort of complicate an otherwise simple custom, but I figure if you're gonna bother changing things up, why not?

Anyone making custom 1/48 heads yet?

I don't know of any, but you can find Yamato heads on eBay every now and then (when people have unfortunate accidents).

ahem...mmmm...my point was that I would swap heads between a Hikaru 1A (black heatshield) and a 1S Roy (black Heatshield). The only mismatching valk would be the Hikaru 1S (1A body , 1S head ) with its black heatshield (instead of the canon red one ).Yeah , the yellow heatshield looks good but I prefer the black ones. I just hope the re-issues are as good as the Hikaru 1S or Low Vis

[Rune]

Something like this....

[Aegis!]

Something like this....

Oh you little bast*rd That´s awesome , when did you do it ?

I love that custom you know The black heatshield certainly increases the menacing appearance of the valk though

Congratulations for such a beautiful custom mate

[Rune]

Something like this....

Oh you little bast*rd That´s awesome , when did you do it ?

I love that custom you know The black heatshield certainly increases the menacing appearance of the valk though

Congratulations for such a beautiful custom mate

Thanks for the props Aegid.

I made it about six months ago when I decided to make a Max strike and had pretty much a whole complete "spare parts "valk and made this. I figure I had'nt seen anyone make and decided to myself. Although the same thing applies if you do make a custom using two (really expensive) then you'll have enough to make whatever. Keep us posted on what you decide.

[Draykov]

ahem...mmmm...my point was that I would swap heads between a Hikaru 1A (black heatshield) and a 1S Roy (black Heatshield).

I'm still fuzzy on this. The 1/48 Hikaru 1A and 1S both come with red heatshields.

That's a purty yellow 1A, Rune. Me likey.

Edited November 25, 2003 by Draykov

[Aegis!]

ahem...mmmm...my point was that I would swap heads between a Hikaru 1A (black heatshield) and a 1S Roy (black Heatshield).

I'm still fuzzy on this. The 1/48 Hikaru 1A and 1S both come with red heatshields.

That's a purty yellow 1A, Rune. Me likey.

Damn , I must´ve inhaled something funky cause I would´ve bet the 1A had a black heatshield ...Oh well that´s even better then

made it about six months ago when I decided to make a Max strike and had pretty much a whole complete "spare parts "valk and made this. I figure I had'nt seen anyone make and decided to myself. Although the same thing applies if you do make a custom using two (really expensive) then you'll have enough to make whatever. Keep us posted on what you decide.

Yeah , they´re expensive indeed but I´ll only be swaping the heads and painting the yellow/red spots in the heads so (now) I think there isn´t much of a risk there.