Saburo Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Saburo, some incredible pics, yet again. Nice way to kick off the New Year! I got a new toy in late last week and have just now gotten a chance to play around a bit with it. It's a light tent setup with 3 massive lights to (hopefully) get my pics to a new level. The investment was modest and I'm wondering why I didn't do this ages ago. Anyway, Saburo gave me some great tips and I think you'll appreciate this quick shot I did handheld when I was setting it up this evening: VF-25G Giant Light.JPG I'll have more to share in the coming weeks, now that I've got some decent light sources. Thank you mickyg and glad I could be of help. That is a great shot! Its funny when you sent over the link of the light tent I thought the bulbs were regular sized, turns out they comically large. Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Cool! Looking forward to your masterpieces as well, mickyg. Quote
wmkjr Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Saburo, some incredible pics, yet again. Nice way to kick off the New Year! I got a new toy in late last week and have just now gotten a chance to play around a bit with it. It's a light tent setup with 3 massive lights to (hopefully) get my pics to a new level. The investment was modest and I'm wondering why I didn't do this ages ago. Anyway, Saburo gave me some great tips and I think you'll appreciate this quick shot I did handheld when I was setting it up this evening: VF-25G Giant Light.JPG I'll have more to share in the coming weeks, now that I've got some decent light sources. NIce! Can't wait to see more! Does the 135w bulbs get super hot after prolonged use? I had lower wattage bulbs (forgot the rating 65w or 85w) and used it for awhile (2 1/2 hours of mostly continuous use) and the base of the glass spiral warped. I thought I was being careful as I handle it with gloves as not to get oils from my fingers on the bulb or just grab the housing part only if I can. Quote
mickyg Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) They do indeed get hot. Not so hot they'd warp though. And I've done a quick teardown a few times now after they've been fully hot, and they're usually cool enough to handle within a minute or two. They're most definitely not high end, so maybe the more expensive ones are designed better? I'm also doubtful they're really 135watt, given how prevalent "sure, we'll put whatever you want on the side of it" manufacturers are these days. Either way though, they most definitely do the trick for my needs! By the way, you guys who do all the cool poses with your valks before you immortalise them in pictures, I have newfound respect for you! Posing the sniper valk around that silly light nearly drove me nuts! Get the leg right, the light falls over. Pose the light the way I want and then try to position an arm or leg, and a piece falls off. Get it all correct, then bump the table and the light falls over again. Good grief! Edited January 12, 2016 by mickyg Quote
wmkjr Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Hahaha! Set the pose, set the lights, set the camera, don't move, don't breath, SHOOT! Wait, there's speck of dust I can see! Moves everything, only to bump valk that crumbles to ground. Redo everything only to find a bead of sweat on the valk from moving all the stuff. Redo all that again only to find a low battery signal. What else can go wrong? Crazy love for these valks I tell ya! Quote
Saburo Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 They do indeed get hot. Not so hot they'd warp though. And I've done a quick teardown a few times now after they've been fully hot, and they're usually cool enough to handle within a minute or two. They're most definitely not high end, so maybe the more expensive ones are designed better? I'm also doubtful they're really 135watt, given how prevalent "sure, we'll put whatever you want on the side of it" manufacturers are these days. Either way though, they most definitely do the trick for my needs! By the way, you guys who do all the cool poses with your valks before you immortalise them in pictures, I have newfound respect for you! Posing the sniper valk around that silly light nearly drove me nuts! Get the leg right, the light falls over. Pose the light the way I want and then try to position an arm or leg, and a piece falls off. Get it all correct, then bump the table and the light falls over again. Good grief! Hahaha! Set the pose, set the lights, set the camera, don't move, don't breath, SHOOT! Wait, there's speck of dust I can see! Moves everything, only to bump valk that crumbles to ground. Redo everything only to find a bead of sweat on the valk from moving all the stuff. Redo all that again only to find a low battery signal. What else can go wrong? Crazy love for these valks I tell ya! I also give the people who do dynamic poses a lot of credit, I like to keep everything consistent in my photos so everything looks nice and uniform. I'll sometimes do a few dynamic poses and it can get frustrating just like the both of you said. Set the pose and pray it doesn't fall over or a part falls off. hahaha Quote
Saburo Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Alright more Cannon Fodder love! I have completed the photo sets of the VF-25A, now it goes back into its box to make room for the upcoming valks. Quote
spanner Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 there is nothing quite like a canon fodder variant! Quote
Saburo Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) Nice! Thank you wmkjr! Beautiful! Thank you Lolicon! barry-hussein.jpg Yup, that'll do it. Awesome Saburo. Thank you Moosey! there is nothing quite like a canon fodder variant! Yes, and this is the cannon fodder of the cannon fooder, they aren't commanders so no super parts for them . Edited January 18, 2016 by Saburo Quote
spanner Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Yes, and this is the cannon fodder of the cannon fooder, they aren't commanders so no super parts for them . I have to say I prefer to display mine clean. Definitely looks more canon foddery! Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Huwaw!!! Love the photos Saburo. By the way, when can we do some photoshoot on my Kaneda's Bike? Quote
Saburo Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Thank you. I have to say I prefer to display mine clean. Definitely looks more canon foddery! I like them all dressed up. Huwaw!!! Love the photos Saburo. By the way, when can we do some photoshoot on my Kaneda's Bike? Thank you no3ljm! I would love to take pics of your Kaneda's Bike, but if you send it to me it might want just stay here. I noticed an error with the pics of the VF-25A x Super parts, a big omission so I retook some of the shots. In battroid mode I forgot to attach the chest armor. Didn't notice it till today when I was reviewing my pics. @sh9000 Destroids!! :wub: Edited January 19, 2016 by Saburo Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Thank you no3ljm! I would love to take pics of your Kaneda's Bike, but if you send it to me it might want just stay here. Don't worry. I'll put a GPS tracker or else you might send yours instead. Hahaha! Imagine me, receiving a smaller Kaneda's bike after I sent the big one. Hahaha! Quote
Saburo Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Don't worry. I'll put a GPS tracker or else you might send yours instead. Hahaha! Imagine me, receiving a smaller Kaneda's bike after I sent the big one. Hahaha! hahaha! Umm maybe it shrank during shipping. Quote
sh9000 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 That time when Han and Chewie used a Destroid to attack the Empire. Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 oh man...those mini figs are awesome. just wish the base was either white black instead of grey Quote
spanner Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 That time when Han and Chewie used a Destroid to attack the Empire. yes kill em! kill em all!!! Quote
ghostryder Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Some old school 1/48 Low Vis love - with 2 freshly painted heads for variety: Edited January 20, 2016 by ghostryder Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Some old school 1/48 Low Vis love - with 2 freshly painted heads for variety: One of the best out of the whole 1/48 line!! Quote
spanner Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Very nice pics ghostryder! The 1:48 line can still hold their own! Quote
wm cheng Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 I still love the 1/48 scale for their aircraft proportions! Quote
spanner Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 I still love the 1/48 scale for their aircraft proportions! I've been considering picking up a 48 purely for its fighter dimensions.. though which variant or color scheme is the hard thing to decide. Also price and availability. Quote
Mommar Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 The thing that's really impressive is that I already own two CF 25's and somehow Saburo has sold me on buying more of them. Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 I've been considering picking up a 48 purely for its fighter dimensions.. though which variant or color scheme is the hard thing to decide. Also price and availability. The 1/48 Low Vis (Navy gray) or VF-1J Stealth are must haves!! Then again, these two are great suggestions as well. The CF VF-1A w/Fast Packs is the Ultimate in my book! Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 The 1/48 Low Vis (Navy gray) or VF-1J Stealth are must haves!! Then again, these two are great suggestions as well. The CF VF-1A w/Fast Packs is the Ultimate in my book! wow those look great Quote
spanner Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) The 1/48 Low Vis (Navy gray) or VF-1J Stealth are must haves!! Then again, these two are great suggestions as well. The CF VF-1A w/Fast Packs is the Ultimate in my book! from this image from Anymoon.com (thanks Jenius!) I'd say the Angel Bird and 25th anniversary are pretty much tied! But then again I also love Hikaru's color scheme and the CF! But like you said the Navy grey and VF-1J stealth are pretty sweet too! Edited January 22, 2016 by spanner76 Quote
derex3592 Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 If only Yamato would have done the missing 1:48 paint schemes for the 1:60 ver2 I would have been fully content! Quote
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