MechTech Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 BEAUTIFUL JOB! I think you got everything right. Too bad I won't see one at the next air show - MT Quote
coronadlux Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Did you drill into the model to put it on the stand? Glue it? It seems very simple to do. Ever think of doing a Max? Quote
PetarB Posted October 17, 2012 Author Posted October 17, 2012 Max? Of course! See: 1:72 VF-2SS Max Special Quote
wm cheng Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Wow! I forgot how beautiful that was. Now, that would be a great next project for Yamato - the VF-2SS!!! p.s. can you print your own white decals? Quote
PetarB Posted October 18, 2012 Author Posted October 18, 2012 Unfortunately I can't. I get around it by either painting the decal area white, then overlaying the transparent decal, or trimming out a shape out of existing white decal, and having a double-layered decal. Once the finishing coat has gone on, you can't tell the difference. I used this technique a lot on this scratchbuild (which won a couple of awards!). Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Your models just get better and better each time. And I love the changes you made to the stock VF-4; they compliment the overall appearance without appearing kitschy. Can't wait to see what else you've got in store. Quote
Grayson72 Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Duuuuude! You've outdone yourself with this one, nice job! Quote
cool8or Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I did't see this thread until now, looks beautiful!! Quote
PetarB Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 Thanks Reuben. Yes, this is one of my more enjoyable builds to look at. I think I need more racing aircraft to sit with it though... Quote
Bobby Posted December 20, 2013 Posted December 20, 2013 Excellent, excellent, excellent job! Just now seeing this...can appreciate the design, the craftsmenship, and the execution! Wo-WOW! Quote
spanner Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 I know this is an old thread but this VF-4 is friggin awesome!!! How could I let 2012 go without doing another VF-4?Here is Milia's VF-4 Racing Custom.I had really hoped that the 'Macross: The Ride' racing series would encourage people to do some more racing customs. I love military aircraft, but I also love racers, with their crazy colour schemes and sponsor logos plastered all over the place. I thought about Milia - a pilot hotshot, no longer in active duty. What would she do? Why not race with a hotted-up retro VF-4!However, this V4-F has some pretty substantial... modifications. From the souped up engines, reformed cowlings, control surfaces and even wings... a lot has been replaced in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.Custom decals were produced, one with a fun little spin on Milia's origins. Some were cribbed from a Macross decals option sheet.While I love weathering, somehow, it didn't seem appropriate for a racer like this. It was all about chrome and gloss finishes, and black, red and white.Enjoy the pics.Thanks for looking!Regards, Petar Quote
Zinjo Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Max? Of course! See: 1:72 VF-2SS Max Special Wow! I love the chromed parts. They give the plane a true racer feel. A fitting follow up to that amazing VF-2 Max Special!! Thank you for sharing. Though, who do I have to kill to get some hires images of both amazing projects? Edited March 9, 2015 by Zinjo Quote
Mommar Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Aaaaaaaand let's bow down to his Max VF-4 again too. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=40390&hl=max Quote
M'Kyuun Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Beautiful! Love the racing mods and the deco work. The VF-4 really is a perfect airframe for racing/demonstration. Quote
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