EXO Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Holy crap! Metal parts? It's out of control folks! Quote
Hikaru1234567890 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) Holy crap! Metal parts? It's out of control folks! Yes it is out of control!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited June 18, 2013 by Hikaru1234567890 Quote
Frogze Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Each post is more stunning than the previous! Are you planning to improvethe hip articulation too? I remember that build on Yamato's blog that use a custom Wave ball joint I think which could slide out of the hip part much like the Hi-Metal VF-1 to allow more poses. Also have you considered plastic coloring using with Rit dye and acetone if you go for the black heatshield? Maybe you could try it with a piece of sprue in order to get the right amount of acetone for the dye to stick Quote
Capt Hungry Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 Because Roy deserves a proper monument to his epicness. Since he can't build a 1S the size of that Gundam statue in Japan this will have to suffice for now. THAT would be pure epicness! Quote
kyekye Posted June 20, 2013 Author Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Added description on the last pics.. so, any plans to redo the foot all together to added the suspension gimmick? There supposed to be suspension!!?? Only if I knew... Holy crap! Metal parts?It's out of control folk! Don't worry! It's totally under control!!! (I hope..) Each post is more stunning than the previous!Are you planning to improvethe hip articulation too? I remember that build on Yamato's blog that use a custom Wave ball joint I think which could slide out of the hip part much like the Hi-Metal VF-1 to allow more poses.Also have you considered plastic coloring using with Rit dye and acetone if you go for the black heatshield? Maybe you could try it with a piece of sprue in order to get the right amount of acetone for the dye to stick For hip extension, I'll have to look into it. I wasn't planning on it, but sounds do-able. For the cover part, I'll Probably just make a colored resin/plastic copy instead of tinting. That sounds more solid. I might use tinting techniques for something else. THAT would be pure epicness! I'll fly to japan just to see that if that happens. You know they have full scale vf-25 cockpit/torso in exhibition Edited June 20, 2013 by kyekye Quote
Loute Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Waiting for the weekly update ;-) And wondering which scheme I'd like best to see: Hikaru's or Focker's?... Actually I love Focker's but though he's the best pilot ever and blablablah, I think Hikaru's scheme would do better with your modifications (I dont really like Hikaru)- it's a matter of mech's final aspect, not wich pilot we love best. Maybe a third scheme would do the job? Someone talked about a low-vis and I'm close to thinking it could be a good idea after all. Or an original skin, you have the talent for that Quote
kyekye Posted June 26, 2013 Author Posted June 26, 2013 Waiting for the weekly update ;-) And wondering which scheme I'd like best to see: Hikaru's or Focker's?... Actually I love Focker's but though he's the best pilot ever and blablablah, I think Hikaru's scheme would do better with your modifications (I dont really like Hikaru)- it's a matter of mech's final aspect, not wich pilot we love best. Maybe a third scheme would do the job? Someone talked about a low-vis and I'm close to thinking it could be a good idea after all. Or an original skin, you have the talent for that I love Low-Vis scheme, but it's better for 1J. I think I'll save it for the 2nd one. Maybe I can add some design twist also for that one. Quote
kyekye Posted June 26, 2013 Author Posted June 26, 2013 Another slow week thanks to some family events.. Original plan was to use 'Hobby Base' Hands, but I realized that VF-1s have 2 joint fingers... So I tried to make 2 Joint fingers version... FAILED!! Just too small for hand-made parts. It worked, but didn't look nice. So.. I gave up and went back to 'Hobby Base' Hands. I'll just paint the middle joint black and pretend it's 2 jointed.. Also, extended the lower arm parts for better proportion in Battroid mode. Quick Assembly test of lower arm (WIP) and comparison shot with the original (with broken shoulder hinge..) Made 1 more shoulder hinge set to repair other one (pictured above...) And made a quick and dirty coating test subject with old Hasegawa parts and tried Duracoat. This is 2 layer thin coat, and it looks like it will hold up pretty well. Went through Scratch test, Parts friction test..etc. All seems pretty good. Even decals were holding up well under the coat. I still would not use this over large decal area. Only thing didn't pass was bend test. After all, it's a thin layer of clear resin. It didn't fall apart, but I heard some cracking noise. I think it's much much better than Acrylic coat (such as Mr. Hobby or Tamiya coat) I will do more testing as I go. Quote
Loute Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) I really like the way you recasted the arms, it looks more like "Macross-of-my-childhood", I just hope that their being bigger won't interfere with transformation especially in fighter mode when the gun is locked between them and the landing gears are outside. The overall is heading to a masterpiece that one could stare at for hours, inspecting every detail Edited June 26, 2013 by Loute Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 i'm still on on the "holy crap! metal parts!?" thing. Are those laser sintered or are they shapeways 3d printed? Quote
azhtaroth Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 Amazing...you are creating a truly masterpiece!!! Amazing...you are creating a truly masterpiece!!! Quote
Vi-RS Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 Do you plan to make the rotating seat for Battroid mode? Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) WOW! the chubby forearm looks great now but how will you solve the clearing of it for fighter mode? the gunpod will hang very low. Too bad the hands didn't work, brilliant what you did. Are those 1/100 hobby base hands? From previews experience, the parts that will get the most friction during transformation that chip clear coat or paint are, the outer shoulders, medial forearms (they rub when you tuck them into fighter mode), the inner shoulders with the outer shoulder, the forward swivel point between the intake and thigh for gerwalk, the inner canopy shields rubs with the canopy, and elbow with the forearm clearance. Edited June 26, 2013 by Valkyrie addict Quote
kyekye Posted June 26, 2013 Author Posted June 26, 2013 I really like the way you recasted the arms, it looks more like "Macross-of-my-childhood", I just hope that their being bigger won't interfere with transformation especially in fighter mode when the gun is locked between them and the landing gears are outside. The overall is heading to a masterpiece that one could stare at for hours, inspecting every detail I checked the clearance before making the modification, so it's safe I'm also gonna add magnets for Gun-pod attachment - both on Arms and Hands so that I can just attach/detach it in Fighter mode. i'm still on on the "holy crap! metal parts!?" thing. Are those laser sintered or are they shapeways 3d printed? Laser!!?? 3D printed!!!??? What age are you living in!!! Such nonsense!!! They are all hand-cut/screwed!! Seriously, I'm planning to get a Formlabs 3D printer soon (after my moving). Things will be very different once I get it. Amazing...you are creating a truly masterpiece!!! Amazing...you are creating a truly masterpiece!!! Thank you. Trying my best. Do you plan to make the rotating seat for Battroid mode? . ...you are joking..right..? That cockpit then needs whole different control HUD!!! WOW! the chubby forearm looks great now but how will you solve the clearing of it for fighter mode? the gunpod will hang very low. Too bad the hands didn't work, brilliant what you did. Are those 1/100 hobby base hands? From previews experience, the parts that will get the most friction during transformation that chip clear coat or paint are, the outer shoulders, medial forearms (they rub when you tuck them into fighter mode), the inner shoulders with the outer shoulder, the forward swivel point between the intake and thigh for gerwalk, the inner canopy shields rubs with the canopy, and elbow with the forearm clearance. Clearance is good for landing gear/gun-pod. No worries. Yeah. I spent half day working on the 2 joint fingers.. Now I have 1/6 Freddy krueger Hands Yup. That's a modified 1/100 hobby base (hard-edge version) Thanks for the tip. I saw a couple of different thread about it as well. I'll be extra careful with those areas. I'll apply extra layers resin coating, or sand it down to lessen the friction, or use metal sheets. It seems like clear resin coating will do the job for the most parts. Quote
MILKAUTICO Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 Te lo escribo en castellano por que es alucinante!!!! simplemente asombroso, a mi no me daria la vida para hacer algo asi te envidio. I'll write in spanish that is amazing!! simply amazing, I would give my life to do something so I envy you. Quote
valhary Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 I achieved put the seat vertical in the 1/60 but without articulation removing parts Quote
Loute Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 [...]I'm also gonna add magnets for Gun-pod attachment - both on Arms and Hands so that I can just attach/detach it in Fighter mode. Guys, we're losing him! Quote
kyekye Posted June 29, 2013 Author Posted June 29, 2013 speechless! Thanks! Te lo escribo en castellano por que es alucinante!!!! simplemente asombroso, a mi no me daria la vida para hacer algo asi te envidio. I'll write in spanish that is amazing!! simply amazing, I would give my life to do something so I envy you. Thank you for nice comments! Guys, we're losing him! Oh not just yet! I achieved put the seat vertical in the 1/60 but without articulation removing parts I see... removing parts....That's not 'perfect' transformation then!! It's nice idea, but you won't see it when it's covered by heat-shield.. For the cockpit area, only thing left for me is adding some PE parts and finishing the canopy. Oh, By the way.. no update this weekend. I'll be on a family trip.. Quote
Spleen Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 This build is absolutely stunning! I was really hoping to find that you were in my area so you could use my 3D printer! Damn shame. Quote
Loute Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 This ain't rabbid, I'm just drooling for next update Quote
kyekye Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 Sorry guys. I've been busy with work crunch.. Another bad news is that I'm preparing for moving to Northern California. Boxing up stuff these days. I still might be able to do a mini update this weekend. Quote
Dax415 Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Cool another fellow macross fan in Nor Cal......if it were possible would love to see this in person. Always blown away when I watch this thread! Quote
eugimon Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 where up here? Would love to do a pilgrimage to see your work. Quote
3D-Brainx Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) I thought there was an update! Edited October 15, 2013 by 3D-Brainx Quote
kyekye Posted October 16, 2013 Author Posted October 16, 2013 I packed up all my stuff and my house is on sale now. Not many buyers these days, so I might have to delay my moving and get back to my VF-1 custom over the winter.. This is what used to be my man-cave....Now all clean and dandy. (Someone.. please buy my house.. T_T; where up here? Would love to do a pilgrimage to see your work. Somewhere between Redwood City and San Jose, I think. It's freakin' expensive over there! I need to sell off my house first before moving thou.. Quote
Benson13 Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Love the design of the man cave. Especially the ceiling. Quote
jenius Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Kyekye, we'll be neighbors! I'm shopping in that same stretch and just north of it. I currently live in Redwood City. The good news for shopping in this neighborhood is... well no, there's no good news at all. All the dotcom millionaires have made affording things very hard. Quote
mickyg Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Small world! I was born in Santa Rosa, lived in redwood city when I was a little kid, then San Mateo, then further up north to Cloverdale. You never know where you'll end up! Love your work Kyekye! Hope the move goes smoothly and you're back into this impressive build soon. I'm sure you could use a break from the stress. Kyekye, we'll be neighbors! I'm shopping in that same stretch and just north of it. I currently live in Redwood City. The good news for shopping in this neighborhood is... well no, there's no good news at all. All the dotcom millionaires have made affording things very hard. Quote
trojan_gambit Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 What type of metal do you use for the metal backing on the shoulder joint ? Your solution is the best. Both of my VF-1's shoulder joints already cracks, super glue won't be strong enough. Quote
coronadlux Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 I packed up all my stuff and my house is on sale now. Not many buyers these days, so I might have to delay my moving and get back to my VF-1 custom over the winter.. This is what used to be my man-cave....Now all clean and dandy. (Someone.. please buy my house.. T_T; Somewhere between Redwood City and San Jose, I think. It's freakin' expensive over there! I need to sell off my house first before moving thou.. THAT's your man cave? Holy cow! Mine, if you can call it a cave, can just fit a workbench and my tool boxes. Great work btw. Quote
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