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

charger69 · December 26, 2014

really? where can i see it? I think I need one

https://twitter.com/ELS00QANT1/status/538652932967645184

chyll2 · December 26, 2014

Thanks, I thought it is ready for purchase

spanner · December 27, 2014

just bought me one of these!!!

VF-1J/K custom head unit designed by the the one and only Kurisama! Gonna make me a custom VF-1 Valk!

Thanks Kurisama! You're a champion! B))

link to item.. https://www.shapeways.com/model/2897190/vf-1j-k-custom-head-unit.html?li=search-results-1&materialId=61

Kurisama · December 27, 2014

Thank you very much Spanner76! So very much appreciated - really helping me out here. Hope you enjoy it!

spanner · December 27, 2014

No worries buddy! Can't wait to get it!

derex3592 · January 25, 2015

Been working on my YF/VF-19 Arm Weapon by Kurisama from Shapeways. Might have it finished by the end of the weekend. B))

Kurisama · January 25, 2015

Nice!

derex3592 · February 4, 2015

Finished product. Came out good. More work than I thought it would be however. Shapeways material is just hard to work with IMHO, not to mention pricey. This will be my last purchase from them I think.

ChaoticYeti · February 5, 2015

That looks great. How much sanding/ filing did you do? Any issues with painting?

Kurisama · February 5, 2015

Looks great Almost inspiring me to finish mine! Great work dude.

derex3592 · February 5, 2015

That looks great. How much sanding/ filing did you do? Any issues with painting?

Lots of both. It's nearly impossible to get in every nook and cranny. Painting wasn't bad on the gun or grey parts, primer, sand, primer, sand, primer and paint. I used Model Master enamels. The white and yellow missiles were more of a pain. I finally ended up using white spray paint from Home Depot and Tamiya yellow TS spray paint for the tips.

Looks great Almost inspiring me to finish mine! Great work dude.

Thanks! Next time I have my Arcadia 19 or my Yamato VF-19F in Battroid mode, I'll get some pics of it on his arm!

xrentonx · February 5, 2015

That looks really nice! Can't wait to see it on the 19

Kurisama · February 8, 2015

Lowered the prices on all the items in my store as much as is possible. Hope that convinces some of you that were on the fence before.

CHAVAKAISER · February 8, 2015

kurisama make!! the head of vf-1j++ from the ride :hail:

Kurisama · February 8, 2015

Pics?

wmkjr · February 8, 2015

http://frameout.blog67.fc2.com/blog-entry-551.html

CHAVAKAISER · February 8, 2015

vf-1j++

Kurisama · February 15, 2015

Oh yeah - that's totally doable.

Valkyrie Driver · February 25, 2015

Kurisama, I just looked at your storefront. Say a ton of stuff I want. The arm weapon systems from M+, the HMM's. I would like replacement wings for the VF-11 and YF-19 with hardpoints. And of course Armor protect systems for the VF-0 and VF-11.

Excellent work offering things that we've not been able to get. Well done sir.

Edited February 25, 2015 by Valkyrie Driver

derex3592 · March 16, 2015

Finally got around to trying this. Fits perfectly. Badass. Worth the effort!

ChaoticYeti · March 16, 2015

Does the thickness of the actual arm attachment clip seem fragile at all? Fragile in that the tension caused by putting it on will wear on it over time. Was this a FUD order from shapeways?

derex3592 · March 16, 2015

Not fragile at all. It's a tight fit, no doubt, but it's solid. That being said, obviously I was very careful the first time! I got the highest grade available at the time. Which I think was one under the highest they offer. Kurisama had to have them put it back up in a higher grade material for some reason they had take the high grade options down.

Kurisama · March 16, 2015

I approve of this

BAD ASS.

derex3592 · March 16, 2015

Always good when the maker can make the makee approve!

Edited March 16, 2015 by derex3592

Benson13 · March 16, 2015

I like. Very nice.

ArchieNov · March 16, 2015

Finally got around to trying this. Fits perfectly. Badass. Worth the effort!

Did you have to paint that?

bbogi · March 16, 2015

Kurisama's arm canon!!

derex3592 · March 16, 2015

Did you have to paint that?

Oh yes....sand, sand, sand, and sand some more, primer, sand some more, then primer again..and then eventually paint.

ArchieNov · March 16, 2015

Sounds like a lot of work. Alas I have no skill for painting my model kits...

Valkyrie Driver · March 17, 2015

Very cool, makes me want a couple for my 19's.

ChaoticYeti · March 17, 2015

Sounds like a lot of work. Alas I have no skill for painting my model kits...

Painting is one of those skills that can be obtained. Lots of info on the internet of how to get started. You'd be surprised what a few easy tricks can do.

Kurisama · March 17, 2015

Painting is one of those skills that can be obtained. Lots of info on the internet of how to get started. You'd be surprised what a few easy tricks can do.

Indeed - the only to get better is to do it.

I was a novice a few years ago, scared to mess up - but I said screw it and started customizing. After a few attempts you learn how to handle the models and paint - then it gets easier exponetially. Not saying I'm a pro, but I'm not afraid to paint something up anymore and/or work on customs. Try it. You might like it.

Valkyrie Driver · March 17, 2015

Painting is one of those skills that can be obtained. Lots of info on the internet of how to get started. You'd be surprised what a few easy tricks can do.

Shades and washes are your friend... Highlighting also good... Fine tipped brushes and good paint. Alas, all I have been using lately are citidel paints, for painting Warhammer 40k minis (water based latex acryllic. For something going on a toy, I'd probably go with testors enamels, and washes or something similar. Washing is your friend, gets in the cracks and crevices, that's how I'd go about doing panel lines on my toys, if I felt brave enough...).

Edited March 17, 2015 by Valkyrie Driver

Kurisama · July 4, 2015

So I'm sitting here doing a uni assignment - and colouring a drawing and got carried away;

Now I'm looking at my old yammie VF-22S Gamlin type, and thinking - I really want to make those anime accurate legs and some improvements to the toy...

What kind of interest is there in this? I know I've mentioned it before, but what I'm thinking is a new assembly from the hip joints down; removable for fighter mode and usable in gerwalk. Probably redo the hip plates too. I've been thinking about a bracket to insert to make the nose more locked in battroid. Also change the detailing in the inner helmet somewhat.

In any case will tinker with it and update when there is progress.

PS - I meant to say I want to give it an Ozma or Rau inspired paint job.

Edited July 4, 2015 by Kurisama

no3Ljm · July 4, 2015

So I'm sitting here doing a uni assignment - and colouring a drawing and got carried away;

YF-21 1-60 SCAN Alt colour ALL.jpg

Now I'm looking at my old yammie VF-22S Gamlin type, and thinking - I really want to make those anime accurate legs and some improvements to the toy...

What kind of interest is there in this? I know I've mentioned it before, but what I'm thinking is a new assembly from the hip joints down; removable for fighter mode and usable in gerwalk. Probably redo the hip plates too. I've been thinking about a bracket to insert to make the nose more locked in battroid. Also change the detailing in the inner helmet somewhat.

In any case will tinker with it and update when there is progress.

PS - I meant to say I want to give it an Ozma or Rau inspired paint job.

Cool! VF-22's legs! Hope it's YF-21 compatible as well, Kurisama. Looking forward to it.

Btw, any plans on refitting the Arm Cannon on Bandai's VF-19 Advanced?

Edited July 4, 2015 by no3ljm

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