1/8000 scale Macross kit questions...

[Wasabi-san]

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Edited December 10, 2014 by Wasabi-san

[MechTech]

People would REALLY love to see the 1/5000 kits re-released because they were the best injection kit interpretations of the SDF-1. The 1/8000 Storm Attacker unfortunately is the only one in current production. I don't believe there was ever an injection molded kit of the SDF-1 in cruiser mode. Do check ebay every now and then. I've actually found the 1/5000 on there for reasonable prices (all things considered). I think someone here a couple years ago actually converted one, try a search. - MT

[neptunesurvey]

I have never seen a 1/8000 cruiser version either. I have been searching for years.

[neptunesurvey]

Guess what. Just checked ebay and wham! 2 for sale, 1 now.

[Mark Warlock]

There was a 1:8000 Macross in cruiser mode produced. I own 2 of the original releases. I do hope they re-release it as well. Would be nice to get a few more.

[GMANIFESS]

i have a few of the storm attacker 1/8000. It will take some seriously skilled kitbashing to assemble it in cruiser mode.

[Wasabi-san]

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Edited December 10, 2014 by Wasabi-san

[Kelsain]

Ooh, do you happen to have scans of that? 'Cuz I was thinking something similar, way down the line. I only have 1 of each kit, but I thought of casting some of the pieces in resin to cobble together a better attacker.

[MechTech]

I didn't know there was a 1/8000 cruiser mode; cool! Let me know if you can't find the scans, I'll see what I can do. Those mods DID make it look ten times better. - MT

[mslz22]

Are you guys talking about this one?

http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/models/arii/ar308-9-box.jpg

[Wasabi-san]

MSLZ22: Yep! Never have seen one since collecting Macross/RT stuff starting back in the mid 80's. "They DOOO exist!" -Santa Claus/M+M's.

KELSAIN: I'll scan the pics this weekend.

Edited July 13, 2012 by Wasabi-san

[Talos63]

Wasabi-san, I picked up a Revell SDF-1 in cruiser configuration on eBay and it is 1/8000 scale. I'll be building it with a Bandai Storm Attack model I just bought from HLJ as a pigeon pair. I'd be happy to post photos of the Revell kit when it arrives if you are still interested.

I'm not sure as yet which company produced the molds for the Revell kit.

P.S. Love your avatar!

*edit* I've attached the two photos from the auction. I just noticed the decal sheet is MUCH better than the Bandai sheet, which is missing the red pin stripes for the shoulders and the yellow striping for the 'ankles'.

Edited November 5, 2013 by Talos63

[Talos63]

I've got a question which you might be able to help me with. On the lower leg sections of the Bandai kit, there are circular and rectangular recessed areas. Are these supposed to be portholes/windows? I wanted to add a little extra surface detail with colour, so I guess I could paint these in white or yellow. I just wanted to know if they have a definite purpose before I do that.

[AcroRay]

Europe seemed to have gotten a handful of kits that weren't included in the North American line. I've seen an Olsen Orgroid from ORGUSS, and a tiny thumbnail of "Khyron's Battle Pod" from the Ceiji/Revell line.

[cool8or]

I have a 1/5000 SDF-1 storm attack built, and I have to say that is HORRIBLE. So I bought a second Cruiser mode, to custom into a storm attack.

[Talos63]

Well, I've got my robotech Defenders SDF-1 Cruiser model in hand. There are no identifying marks on the kit or sprue to give me an idea of which company produced the molds. The kit is typical for a 1985 vintage model. Not a lot of surface detail, and some of the parts need a lot of filling/sanding to ensure a clean fit. The model was littered with sink marks too, which I've attacked with liquid green stuff and sanded smooth.

The scale is all over the place when comparing it to the Bandai Storm Attacker kit currently available from HLJ. The Daedalus and Prometheus are close to the same size in both kits, but more surface detail is present on the Bandai versions.

The body of the Cruiser is quite a bit smaller than the Storm Attacker, except for the main gun booms above the black recess at the business ends. They are longer in the Revell kit. The trunk assembly that the bridge rests on is completely asymmetrical on the Cruiser. I'll have to build up one side of the rear and sand it to the right shape.

The Bandai kit is definitely the superior offering. There are plenty of recessed panel lines, portholes, and a better overall shape. I'm very happy to have the Revell kit, but I may buy a second Bandai model and try a kitbash to make a Cruiser out of it.given the tremendous amount of articulation in the kit, this may be relatively easy. The only major rebuilds will be the trunk superstructure for the bridge and the 'shoulders' to allow the ARMD arms to swing through 90 degrees.

If anybody else picks up the Revell kit, watch out for the placement of part 21. The instructions show it behind the gun emplacement on the torso in front of the bridge. It is actually the arch that sits above the upper deck at the stern of the Daedalus. This is one thing that the Bandai kit didn't do. It is just a raised molded section on the deck and needs some tricky painting to make it look like an arch. The photo on the box top shows the incorrect part placement. Oddly enough it is shown in the correct place in the instruction section for decal placement. Left hand obviously didn't know what right hand was doing...

I'll post some photos of the kits when they are finished.

Edited November 17, 2013 by Talos63