Kurisama's Custom 1/60 Upgrades & Add-ons

[Kurisama]

[valhary]

got damn!

looks so tempting

[aiorus_22]

💞💞💞💞

[Kurisama]

Pretty much done, I think - I can upload them later tonight.

I think I'll upload each head type with 2 face-plates;

And the slight tweaks from the original (left) to the new version on the right;

Additionally, not sure which I should go for, for the S-type lasers - Straight, Angled or a combo;

Or just add both sets and trash the split one? I'll also make the lasers available in metal.

[Kurisama]

And just a final image post before the uploads.

[no3Ljm]

*snip*

Additionally, not sure which I should go for, for the S-type lasers - Straight, Angled or a combo;

Or just add both sets and trash the split one? I'll also make the lasers available in metal.

Now that is a question. Because it depends on how it will look in Fighter mode.

And just a final image post before the uploads.

It will come with 2 face plates, correct? For the Electronic Warfare one, it will come with a regular head and one with the sensor on the forehead? Thanks.

[Kurisama]

Correct each head-unit will have both face plates.

[valhary]

wow! those little changes gives a much more aggressive look

[Kurisama]

FFS, I've done over 30 fixes/uploads to Shapeways since yesterday and the S-type and F-type heads are missing the geo on one of the faceplates;

But on downloading the file I uploaded from their servers - the geo IS there;

I've tried every trick I know & I'm going insane trying to fix this...

...

On the upside the A & K type are working;

https://www.shapeways.com/product/PEYTRWRYX/vf-4k-custom-head-unit

https://www.shapeways.com/product/64WELKBW5/vf-4a-custom-head-unit

Edited November 20, 2016 by Kurisama

[sh9000]

Could you make Hi-Metal R custom parts?

[Kurisama]

Kinda difficult without the figure in-hand.

What did you have in mind?

[sh9000]

A VF-1D head and TV style arm armor.

[valhary]

I would suggest:

- Atmospheric Escape Booster for vf 1 1/60

- APS-11 Protect Armor Pack for vf 11 1/60

- Super Parts/Aerospace Boosters for vf 19s 1/60

- Any convertion kit for the valks macross the ride (1/60)

[aiorus_22]

This looks great and better than the super parts that appear in the master file

[no3Ljm]

Hey Kurisama.

I'm just wondering. What are the chances this Lightning Packs can be done on the VF-4's after removing the fins from the shoulder and feet? You know, like a snap-on add-on part wrapping around the arm/shoulder and legs. Kinda like how we put the Leg Armor Parts on the VF-25 Messiahs.

[Kurisama]

I would suggest:

- Atmospheric Escape Booster for vf 1 1/60

- APS-11 Protect Armor Pack for vf 11 1/60

- Super Parts/Aerospace Boosters for vf 19s 1/60

- Any convertion kit for the valks macross the ride (1/60)

As much as I'd love those (still may do the 11 armour or the 19 parts), I know from past, bigger kits that no one would buy due to cost.

Conversion kits might be ok tho. I've never looked too much into MtR.

This looks great and better than the super parts that appear in the master file

In my experience, people aren't willing to alter the original plastic by drilling holes etc for this to be worthwhile - if i made replacement parts (such as the main fuselage between the nacelles) it'd drive up the cost too much. People already have an issue with the cost of some of my Shapeways parts. The leg armour is totally do-able tho. I could throw this one in the do-able, maybe med-cost pile.

Actually, now that I look at my VF-4, pulling out the verniers reveals 2 square holes on each side... HMMMMMMmmm.......

Let me get back to you.

Hey Kurisama.

I'm just wondering. What are the chances this Lightning Packs can be done on the VF-4's after removing the fins from the shoulder and feet? You know, like a snap-on add-on part wrapping around the arm/shoulder and legs. Kinda like how we put the Leg Armor Parts on the VF-25 Messiahs.

vf4_superlightning.jpg

vf4_strikelightning.jpg

Personally - I *love* these boosters. I have toyed with the idea a few times. It'd be massive tho & expensive...

[Kurisama]

And the VF-4 variants are live!!:

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rpg?section=Modular+Aircraft+Upgrades&s=0

[Mommar]

I don't want to be "that guy" but aren't there differences between the chin/visor shapes? Well, differences if you're basing these different heads off of the VF-4 Master File books.

[Kurisama]

Yeah, there are - but I figured I'd you wanted less chin, you could just sand it back.

Easier than have 3 or 4 variations and driving the cost up.

[Kurisama]

Speaking of driving up the cost - I'm currently uploading a set of all the lasers for the S, K and A VF-4 variants, so u can mix and match materials and pieces that are fragile.

[Mommar]

Yeah, there are - but I figured I'd you wanted less chin, you could just sand it back.

Easier than have 3 or 4 variations and driving the cost up.

Well I wish I had an extra $700 in my back pocket so I could use a few of these heads.

Looking at the shapeways page I didn't realize you offer multiple faceplates for each head too. Pretty cool to have those options.

[Kurisama]

And yet people are A-OK with buying like, 2-4 VF-4s or what not.

[wmkjr]

And yet people are A-OK with buying like, 2-4 VF-4s or what not.

I think that's what my $700 would go to. Extra VF-4s to go with the new heads.

[chyll2]

Anyone used the Black Hi Def Acrylate? is worth it over using FUD?

[Kurisama]

WSF is good for strength, not so good on med to small details.

FUD is amazing with details but nowhere near as strong as WSF, unless you thicken it considerably.

Acrylate is the somewhere in the middle, stronger than FUD by a lot, and very detailed - but I've personally never painted it. Just the other two.

[Kurisama]

25% off everything with code "SMALLBIZ" at Shapeways, Black Friday sale.

[mickyg]

I know I've asked this question before of you, but can't remember where I put the conversation - the Anti-vajra missiles that you have on the shop site, are they Bandai ready? The description says Yamato/Arcadia but since they were never seen on anything made by either, I got slightly confused. Clarification would be most appreciated.

[Kurisama]

That's OK! Good to ask these questions - you're right, the I took the Bandai ones down after Shapeways changed the tolerances ages ago.

I guess this is a good a time as any to go back and redo them, right?

[mickyg]

Absolutely!

[Kurisama]

I'll try and find the original files tonight - should be an easy fix/export - it was the width of the missile exhaust & hollowness of the missile to reduce weight that was the issue; too thin.

I did however, literally just order the S and A VF-4 head units and the S, K & A VF-4 lasers in Black Hi-Def Acrylate.

Will keep everyone posted.

[Kurisama]

Bandai type Anti-Vajra missiles;

https://www.shapeways.com/product/XFAPYTFU8/anti-vajra-missile-x2-bandai

https://www.shapeways.com/product/3N62B4HLF/anti-vajra-missile-x4-bandai

Yamato type Anti-Vajra missiles;

https://www.shapeways.com/product/C2CXER7L6/anti-vajra-missile-x2-yamato

https://www.shapeways.com/product/TV49CQGCF/anti-vajra-missile-x4-yamato

These SHOULD work, I had to remove a bit of the exhaust nozzle and widen the hole. Still looks 98% the same as the anime.

Edited November 25, 2016 by Kurisama

[Kurisama]

I've done a spring clean in my store and made more items available in acrylite, added more photos of actual prints on some items and also fixed/made available some previously rejected products.

Hurry, 25% off is still on for today!!

[Las Vegas Dad]

Hi Kurisama, can you tell me if the Bandai Anti-Vajra missiles will work with the Bandai VF-19 Advance wing hard points? Thanks

[Kurisama]

If it can use the missiles from the 171, then yes.

[no3Ljm]

Hey Kurisama. I was about to order the VF-4K's head. And I'm choosing between FUD and the Acrylate. I've read what you posted between materials and you said that Acrylate is better than FUD. Would that mean also that there's less sanding on the material itself? Thanks!