takatoys Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 What type of glue do you need for this material? Quote
Duymon Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) When in doubt some super glue with a very fine-tip applicator. I always cheated and sometimes even used clear paint to put on PE parts to plastic, but i've never attempted an all PE model like this potential nightmare of a project Edited May 7, 2014 by Duymon Quote
coronadlux Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 I use CA glue for that. Yes, with a fine tip (toothpick) applicator. Quote
Spitfire_BR Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Yeah, but aren't us modelers sadist anyways? sssshhiii ! Don't say it loud, we're trying to look normal for the other people ! Quote
jvmacross Posted May 8, 2014 Author Posted May 8, 2014 On the fence? Well here's your chance to pay more! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macross-Robotech-Photo-Etched-Metal-Frame-1-72-VF-1S-Valkyrie-Jasmine-Model-Kit-/331197825568?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1cedc220 Quote
wm cheng Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 I can just see myself... halfway through it and its a mangled mess, then I think, hey, I can do a CRASH scene! (with a burnt out hulk of an airframe) Quote
Kylwell Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 I can just see myself... halfway through it and its a mangled mess, then I think, hey, I can do a CRASH scene! (with a burnt out hulk of an airframe) Oh dude! That'd be AWESOME! Quote
Chronocidal Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 I can just see myself... halfway through it and its a mangled mess, then I think, hey, I can do a CRASH scene! (with a burnt out hulk of an airframe) Quote
MechTech Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 Calvin and Hobbs always seems to simplify life! BAM sells metal works kits. A co-worker has the F-22 (about 1:200th) and it needs no glue - MT http://www.booksamillion.com/search?id=5996766979103&query=metal+works&where=All Quote
jasminemodel Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Hello everyone, Thanks for your interest! And thank you MechTech The PE VF-1 was designed by me original, start in 2011 for a YAMATO's request. I finished 1st edition made by brass in 2012 that YAMATO displayed. If the project finished normally, mass production will produced by me. But YAMATO was bankrupt in 2013, and they have not place mass production order. So, I decide to release it myself, and add some details that was plan to do before, Exp. engines, gun pod, and so on. Here is the design process of PE VF-1 Quote
jasminemodel Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) already release here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/202001-1-72-Vakyrie-Full-PE-Model-Jasmine-Model-Macross-VF-1-/131177581442?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1e8acb0b82 Edited May 10, 2014 by jasminemodel Quote
jvmacross Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Is this thing "Big West" friendly? About as "Big West" friendly as other custom creations produced and sold by other members on this site.....wouldn't you say? I don't believe I have ever seen this question posed to any of them before... These entrepeneurs all fill a product void......more power to them I say! Quote
Shawn Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Just received my Valkyrie in the mail-wow is it intricate!!! You did a fantastic job on this kit!! Also, any chance you have a higher resolution image of that 'design process' you posted above? Thank you! Shawn Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) already release here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/202001-1-72-Vakyrie-Full-PE-Model-Jasmine-Model-Macross-VF-1-/131177581442?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1e8acb0b82 just brought one! was an impulse buy... i can't afford this... Edited May 23, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote
David Hingtgen Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Oh wow, a Shawn posting/sighting. High praise indeed, for a product to get his attention! Quote
jvmacross Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 just brought one! was an impulse buy... i can't afford this... I'd buy one...I just don't think I can build it....an online group build...section by section...week by week...lead by a master kit builder would be very helpful with this kit... Quote
wm cheng Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 I'd love to see a build up - so I can live vicariously through you guys! Quote
Zinjo Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Calvin and Hobbs always seems to simplify life! BAM sells metal works kits. A co-worker has the F-22 (about 1:200th) and it needs no glue - MT http://www.booksamillion.com/search?id=5996766979103&query=metal+works&where=All Isn't that called "snap-fit"? I don't recall them being particularly difficult to build. Is this thing "Big West" friendly? Considering BW has never made any attempt to shut down the garage kit industry in Japan or here, I'd venture a "Yes" would be the appropriate response... Quote
cool8or Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 This kit is insane, but unequaled. I have to have it! My new house don't let me spend money in hobby stuff right now, but may be in a couple months I'll can. Anyway, I think this idea will work much better in 1/48. Have you thought about it? Quote
jvmacross Posted May 25, 2014 Author Posted May 25, 2014 This kit is insane, but unequaled. I have to have it! My new house don't let me spend money in hobby stuff right now, but may be in a couple months I'll can. Anyway, I think this idea will work much better in 1/48. Have you thought about it? I asked....http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=41029&p=1118223 Perhaps if there are many sales at the current scale, other scales will be considered.... Quote
jasminemodel Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 Just received my Valkyrie in the mail-wow is it intricate!!! You did a fantastic job on this kit!! Also, any chance you have a higher resolution image of that 'design process' you posted above? Thank you! Shawn Thanks for your support! The design process image is here: http://photo.weibo.com/1033590064/wbphotos/large/mid/3708670489586568/pid/3d9b5530gw1eg940l5swbj20sg3ape81 Quote
jasminemodel Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 I asked....http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=41029&p=1118223 Perhaps if there are many sales at the current scale, other scales will be considered.... I think the VF-1 in 1/48 scale is too big for PE model, because the frame can't support the weight of full plane maybe. Anyway, thanks for your suggestion, I will consider it seriously. Quote
jvmacross Posted May 27, 2014 Author Posted May 27, 2014 I think the VF-1 in 1/48 scale is too big for PE model, because the frame can't support the weight of full plane maybe.Anyway, thanks for your suggestion, I will consider it seriously. Actually, I would prefer it in 1/60 scale to match the Yamato and Arcadia 1/60 Macross toys...maybe someday? Quote
jasminemodel Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 Actually, I would prefer it in 1/60 scale to match the Yamato and Arcadia 1/60 Macross toys...maybe someday? Honestly, maybe forever someday... Quote
cool8or Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 I think the VF-1 in 1/48 scale is too big for PE model, because the frame can't support the weight of full plane maybe.Anyway, thanks for your suggestion, I will consider it seriously. May be you can use a thicker metal plate? Quote
jasminemodel Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 May be you can use a thicker metal plate?Yes, if we want bigger plane. But thicker plate means more difficult and cost to produce Quote
cool8or Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Well, I'd love too see it (and build it!) some day. It would be a wonderful piece. But in the meanwhile, I'll buy the 1/72nd. Quote
derex3592 Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 That is an amazing model! I hope I live long enough to see someone on these forums attempt to build it!!! Quote
otihconip Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 It has been over 10 years since I have built a Macross Model. I am finally ready to get going again but I am missing the Jasmine PE parts for the 1/72 VF1. I have tried contacting Jasmine Models to see if they might re-stock the photo etched parts, but the response I got was that they will not be re-stocked. Any chance someone can point me in the right direction, or know someone willing to part with some extra. OR, possibly help me by seeing if there are enough people interested in buying more of the Jasmine PE parts? My opinion is that they are absolutely awesome.Thank you! Quote
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