captain america Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/29/2020 at 12:21 PM, electric indigo said: It's a new sculpt, the WSC proportions are quite different: You're right. At a glance it looks almost the same, but there are some subtle differences in proportions and details. I still think the WSC version is the more elegant of the two. We'll have to wait and see how big this one is, but the price is fair, considering where plastic and resin kit prices have gone in the last 25 years. Quote
badboy00z Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 The Mortar Headd designs are so intriguing. I bought a resin 1/144 Engage years ago that I never successfully built. I wish these kits were more builder friendly like Bandai's kits. Could you imagine a Perfect Grade L.E.D Mirage or the K.O.G?? Quote
captain america Posted November 3, 2020 Posted November 3, 2020 Video footage of the built model of the IMS Knight of Gold. Quote
Darth Mingus Posted November 3, 2020 Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, captain america said: Video footage of the built model of the IMS Knight of Gold. I like it. It has the right presence, for lack of a better term. The details look sharp, for a 1/100 scale kit, much better than the old Wave kits. I am hoping this will be generally available. Kind of sad I missed out on a Volks Mighty Series set on Mandarake. I've been eying these kits for years but couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger. Hopefully it went to a good home where someone will actually build the kits. Quote
captain america Posted November 3, 2020 Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Darth Mingus said: I like it. It has the right presence, for lack of a better term. The details look sharp, for a 1/100 scale kit, much better than the old Wave kits. I am hoping this will be generally available. I have the resin kit, and just as with the LED Mirage, there are some elements that are slightly better on the IMS kit. Of course the resin offering, being first and hand-made, is a pure work-of-art. The Mighty series kits are well done, but I never cared for the designs all that much. I also seem to remember them being a bit on the short side, but maybe that's just me. Volks also seemingly has an Auge in the IMS pipeline. Maybe next year. Meanwhile... This might just be the cranky old perfectionist in me, but every time I see someone finishing the KoG without using proper gold, I'm irked. Edited November 3, 2020 by captain america Quote
tekering Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 4 hours ago, captain america said: his might just be the cranky old perfectionist in me, but every time I see someone finishing the KoG without using proper gold, I'm irked. Obviously, 24-karat would be preferable, but 18k gold is nothing to scoff at... But seriously, how does this guy have the kit already? I can't even find a pre-order link. Quote
Darth Mingus Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, tekering said: But seriously, how does this guy have the kit already? I can't even find a pre-order link. I think he mentioned he was offered the kit directly from Volks because he built some of the other IMS kits. Wish I can get on the IMS preview program. Gold has always been tricky. I like the finish Bandai did on the updated Hyaki Shiki, which was a flat dull gold. With the Knight of Gold, it is tricky to get the right finish. Quote
captain america Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 23 minutes ago, tekering said: Obviously, 24-karat would be preferable, but 18k gold is nothing to scoff at... 22 karat gold leaf or bust! Not the imitation stuff, it's trash. Quote
Darth Mingus Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 The Knight of Gold is available for preorder. Delivery in January 2021: https://volksusastore.com/webstores/hobby/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=12293 Quote
electric indigo Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 Ourtreasure blog has some interesting insights about the (digital) sculpting of their Junchoon. http://ourtreasure.co.jp/2020/11/29/原型師syujyu氏より、エンゲージsr3後期型について/ Quote
Darth Mingus Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Following on the heels of the IMS 1/100 Knight of Gold: IMS 1/100 Knight of Gold A-T (more info in May 2021) IMS 1/144 V Siren Prominence SAV 1/100 Blood Temple SAV 1/100 A-Tol BS (Event Limited) Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 8, 2021 Posted August 8, 2021 1/100 IMS Series AUGE ARSCULS Regular Y9680 Special Y12100 Quote
electric indigo Posted October 29, 2021 Posted October 29, 2021 V-Siren (Emperor Lader early type). This is the first Five Star Stories Mortar Headd I finished after a decade, these kits really put your endurance on a test. I hope to have better light tomorrow and shoot some additional pics. Quote
Darth Mingus Posted October 29, 2021 Posted October 29, 2021 Looks Fantastic. This kits are a labour of love. Quote
M'Kyuun Posted October 30, 2021 Posted October 30, 2021 I've never seen Five Star Stories or L-Gaim, but I've always found the mecha designs from those series to be some of the most visually appealing within the genre. I've always been particularly fascinated by the Jagd Mirage for all the intricate structures and the fragile look of it. I wouldn't doubt that Hideaki Anno took some notes from this and similar Mortar Heads when designing the Evas. On 10/29/2021 at 9:26 AM, electric indigo said: V-Siren (Emperor Lader early type). This is the first Five Star Stories Mortar Headd I finished after a decade, these kits really put your endurance on a test. I hope to have better light tomorrow and shoot some additional pics. Beautiful work, Electric Indigo. Gorgeous kit built gorgeously. Quote
electric indigo Posted October 31, 2021 Posted October 31, 2021 Thank you for your comments! I collected the new photos and work in progress shots in a new Flickr album: V-Siren Quote
no3Ljm Posted November 1, 2021 Posted November 1, 2021 9 hours ago, electric indigo said: Thank you for your comments! I collected the new photos and work in progress shots in a new Flickr album: V-Siren Nice! Quote
Darth Mingus Posted November 1, 2021 Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) A few new items in the FFS space: Volks IMS Auge Arsculs is up for pre-order: https://volksusastore.com/webstores/hobby/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=13021 Pre-release preview of the kit: On the resin side of the house, pre-orders are open for the GTM SSI Kubalkan Gatexion Mark 3 "Ritter Jet" Haretsu no Ningyou (that is a mouthful) from our Treasure. http://ourtreasure.co.jp/製品一覧/ゲートシオンマーク３ リッタージェット・破烈/?fbclid=IwAR2Iqt4LUdFkW585cR_txA3cIqPbdZq4EotxCZDWT9ODj-M7degz4MzFf_E I also found this great picture of the GTM versions of the classic FSS mortar headds: Edited November 1, 2021 by Darth Mingus added link Quote
electric indigo Posted December 6, 2021 Posted December 6, 2021 New 1/100 IMS kits are KOG with Buster and Engage SR1 Quote
Bobby Posted December 6, 2021 Posted December 6, 2021 Anyone notice/mention yet the latest MG Hyaku-shiki Crash version's got some Five Star Stories proportions (i.e. big shoulders, layered mid-section, etc.) --> https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2457563001002?utm_source=crm&utm_medium=ranking_3 Quote
Big s Posted December 7, 2021 Posted December 7, 2021 The crash is part of a design series that blends a lot of zeta designs with ffs. If I remember correctly they were the same designer. A few years back in resin form there was a similar idea with the O dragons heaven and samurai 7 since those were very similar Quote
Bobby Posted December 9, 2021 Posted December 9, 2021 Interesting ... did not know that, thanks Quote
Darth Mingus Posted December 9, 2021 Posted December 9, 2021 This is the one from the series that caught my eye, given the similarities to FSS designs. It is called the Gundam Noise Canceller, from the 5th episode of the Gundam Build Divers GIMM & Ball's World Challenge spin-off light novel. Unfortunately, P-Bandai has not announced this kit yet, but it has been licensed: Quote
no3Ljm Posted December 9, 2021 Posted December 9, 2021 I don't know if this is just me, but there's that Metal Gear Ray vibe to it as well. Quote
no3Ljm Posted February 25, 2022 Posted February 25, 2022 https://www.taghobby.com/archives/603703 Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 25, 2022 Posted February 25, 2022 Thank you for the link and pics @no3Ljm!!! Quote
electric indigo Posted February 26, 2022 Posted February 26, 2022 A rare & pretty wild kit was finished by Katsuyoshi: Quote
Bobby Posted March 12, 2022 Posted March 12, 2022 Kinda digging this FSS+Patlabor Unit 2 mashup... Quote
Big s Posted March 12, 2022 Posted March 12, 2022 That one is really nice. It’s blended so well between the 2 designs yet definitely lends more to fss. Quote
oshanmacross Posted March 24, 2022 Posted March 24, 2022 I usually only follow Macross World if it is related to Macross or Megazone. I am now following this thread. This release from Volks will be epic! Quote
pengbuzz Posted March 25, 2022 Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/11/2022 at 8:04 PM, Bobby said: Kinda digging this FSS+Patlabor Unit 2 mashup... Interesting.... Quote
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