Spiff Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 (edited) Well it's been a long time since I have been able to post an update on this project. It has been slow going but I am still inching forward. Almost all components are complete. Just need to finish some of the chest, sheild and booster. Then start adding some more detail, then start casting to get resin parts to do clean up work on. Then it will be ready for casting to mass produce. Should only be another year at this rate! But some progress is better than none. So please enjoy this update for nowl Some day when it is done, myself, Myersjesse and Rob will produce kits for sale. Price UNKNOWN at this point. I would really like some feedback, if you see something you like or dislike, something I am missing or what ever let me know. Specs: Model: Full armor kit for Yamato VF-11's Material: Resin All missle hatchs open exposing missles. Missle hatchs snap open and closed. Super shield snaps onto original VF's sheild. Armor is easily taken apart for dressing or undressing the Valk. No modification of VF-11 is needed for armor to fit. Gun fits original VF's hand. This is a composite picture of what it will look like after I cast all the pieces. For more detailed pics CLICK HERE These are some profile pics: Edited May 18, 2004 by Spiff Quote
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Wow! Hmmm, the shoulder pieces seem like they're too high; they look as if they're floating and not actually mounted on the shoulders. The chest also seem to be of a different shape, but they still look good. Regardless, that's a lot of hard work and it really looks promising. I'd definitley have to get a set when the project gets that far. Quote
Sebastian Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 WOW! Spif That armor looks amazing! Please put me down for two sets! Finally we will have an armored VF 11B Quote
Montarvillois Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 OMG !!! This thing is totaly insane ! you have talent my friend, I too will order one when it is ready. Quote
Roy's Blues Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 I would like a set as well. How much? Are you going to paint any sets? Quote
Mechamaniac Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Jeez, looks like I'll have to buy a VF-11 so I can get a set of this stuff!. ROCKS!!!! Quote
Manji Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 that is too cool...can't wait to get my hands on a recast (someday)... Quote
Rune Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 OMG!!!That thing is fricking awsome Spiff. Add me to th list Quote
Hoptimus Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Wow!Hmmm, the shoulder pieces seem like they're too high; they look as if they're floating and not actually mounted on the shoulders. The chest also seem to be of a different shape, but they still look good. Regardless, that's a lot of hard work and it really looks promising. I'd definitley have to get a set when the project gets that far. Probably due to the design of the chest on the Yamato VF-11. Great work Spiff. Quote
Kishimoto Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Dude that looks great! I've tried to make one of my own using sculpey and some cardboard but it wasn't turning out like I want it. Since then I stopped messing with it. Hopefully I'll be able to get back on it later on. Anyway yours looks really good! Keep it up! I{ishimoto Quote
UN Spacy Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Whoa! Excellent work man. I can't wait to see the finished pics....... Quote
Weaseldancer Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 That is sweet llooking. I am definately going to have to get one. Quote
Hurricane29 Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Great job Spiff, you have come a long way with it. I can't wait until these are ready to be sold. Quote
Uxi Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Very nice, but yeah try to make the shoulders a little closer to the cardboard one... well just don't use cardboard and stuff. Are there any big cosmetic changes between the VF-11B and VF-11C or is it just electronics and that sorta stuff? I'm thinking of getting a VF-11B FP and painting it white... but was wondering if I'll need to do anything else cosmetically... Quote
Spiff Posted November 26, 2003 Author Posted November 26, 2003 (edited) Hmmm, the shoulder pieces seem like they're too high; they look as if they're floating and not actually mounted on the shoulders. The chest also seem to be of a different shape, but they still look good. Its been real hard to work around the shoulder sliders. The chest missile pods sit only slightly above the top of the sliders. So there really is no room to bring them down more. The pods are also slightly narrower than I would like but that is due to the height they have to go to to clear the sliders. Damn things. The head on the Yamato is very recessed compared to any model version of the VF-11. So that is a limitation of the toy design as well. There are several variations of look even between model kits and I chose to model this kit after the IHP kit. It is my favorite version of the armor, it to me looks more real world as where the others look more cartoonish. IHP KIT: Edited November 27, 2003 by Spiff Quote
Myersjessee Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Gorgeous work there Spiff! Glad to finally see another update...can't wait to see more!!! Quote
Blaine23 Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Long time no hear, Spiff - it looks awesome! Keep us updated, I can't wait to see it finished. Quote
Father Jack Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Wow! I needs me one of those like like I needs the crack! That is sweet dude keep going with it I can't wait to see it done. When it is completed I promise you I will build a Solid gold shrine a mile high tended by gourgeous virgins just for you good sir! Quote
Beware of Blast Posted November 27, 2003 Posted November 27, 2003 Crazy stuff! Goodluck with the armor's completion ispriff! Quote
Neova Posted November 28, 2003 Posted November 28, 2003 I was going to skip the Mac + line until Yamato scales it up to 1/48 but now you have me excited. Brilliant work. Quote
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted November 28, 2003 Posted November 28, 2003 awesome work, spiff!!! keep it up! Quote
Phadeout Posted December 1, 2003 Posted December 1, 2003 Keep us up to date... That makes me drool! I was going to ask why Yamato wouldn't take the time to make an add-on like that! Like we don't want it??? Lol. Quote
Nitrous Posted December 2, 2003 Posted December 2, 2003 Yea, count me in for a re-cast will ya... We will be waiting, keep us up to date! Quote
Jedi Knight Posted December 3, 2003 Posted December 3, 2003 Yes, this has been said many times already, but...that looks AWESOME!!!! Great job. I would love to order a recast also. Quote
Angel's Fury Posted December 13, 2003 Posted December 13, 2003 Some day when it is done, myself, Myersjesse and Rob will produce kits for sale.Price UNKNOWN at this point. Great work Spiff! Reserve me one when it's all done. I would definitely like to get one of those! Quote
Commander McBride Posted December 13, 2003 Posted December 13, 2003 I think there's nothing I can say about this work that hasn't been said already, so I'll just give it approval in a different way: When this is done, I will buy an 11FP for the sole reason of buying, building, and displaying this kit. My money will do the talking. Quote
Rob Posted December 14, 2003 Posted December 14, 2003 Hiya Spiff glad to see ur still on this baby it looks very cool,i cant wait to get my hands on it Quote
dyowelb Posted December 14, 2003 Posted December 14, 2003 me too.....reserve me one set....by the way, how much will it cost? Quote
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