NZEOD Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 15 hours ago, Jasonc said: I'm looking to do a metallic finish red on my build. I bought black base coat, then chrome, and then a clear red to go over it. I'll test a part out first to see how that goes, but I can't work on it now until the current project is done. let the chrome layer FULLY and TOTALLY cure as any blemish shows in the candy top coat. Finger prints included. Mist the red tint over it, let it dry, repeat until you get a nice deep red. Don't try to do it on just a couple of coats, it may take 4 or 5. The first ones HAVE to be super light mistings to get adhesion without effecting the chrome layer. I thicker coat of red could rewet the chrome layer lifting it and thinning it in spots showing through the black base. Been there, messed that up. Quote
Xigfrid Posted April 2, 2017 Author Posted April 2, 2017 I am really curious to see the result of the metallic finish on the X-9, don't forget to post pictures Jasonc of the process. Quote
Jasonc Posted April 11, 2017 Posted April 11, 2017 On 4/1/2017 at 1:43 PM, Xigfrid said: That would be an epic Ghost paint scheme! I hope that's the end result. It's going to take a lot of work and a lot of smooth and tedious prep work to get the parts the way I need them to be. On 4/1/2017 at 10:47 AM, derex3592 said: can't wait to see that! Thanks. I really can't wait to start. I know it's a pain in the bottom to do, but the end result, if all goes well, should be that eye popping moment. On 4/2/2017 at 1:59 AM, NZEOD said: let the chrome layer FULLY and TOTALLY cure as any blemish shows in the candy top coat. Finger prints included. Mist the red tint over it, let it dry, repeat until you get a nice deep red. Don't try to do it on just a couple of coats, it may take 4 or 5. The first ones HAVE to be super light mistings to get adhesion without effecting the chrome layer. I thicker coat of red could rewet the chrome layer lifting it and thinning it in spots showing through the black base. Been there, messed that up. Thanks for the tips. I know it takes a lot of fine layers, and a lot of time to have all layers fully cure. I'm also going to be using ratio of 1:0.75 for the paint to thinner ratio so that I can get that long cure time for it to sit and really get that gloss look to it. I do need to test it though, as I still want a deep red. I may need to mix a little of the clear smoke color to deepen that. I'll be experimenting for awhile on the color, so that I get it right. Quote
Xigfrid Posted April 12, 2017 Author Posted April 12, 2017 I think you wanted to use Tritium vial on the eye, which I recently inserted into my model. I used a red vial which is not bright enough, a green or the light bleu would be better. The installation was straight forward: drilling a 2mm hole depth 4mm inside the clear canopy, gluing the vial in place and done. Quote
Rogueload Posted April 22, 2018 Posted April 22, 2018 @Xigfrid I know this mold has been shut down for some time but if you or anyone else is willing to sell their copy I’m game. If you end up making these again in the future I will not miss out this time. Quote
Xigfrid Posted April 23, 2018 Author Posted April 23, 2018 On 22/04/2018 at 12:35 PM, Rogueload said: @Xigfrid I know this mold has been shut down for some time but if you or anyone else is willing to sell their copy I’m game. If you end up making these again in the future I will not miss out this time. Hi Rogueload, that honors me unfortunately I have no recast kits anymore. I still have the plastic "Master" I can sell if you think you can sand a few parts and paint the kit yourself. If any interest leave me a MP to discuss it. Otherwise, you can ask on the "WANTED" section, perhaps you will have more feedback there. Quote
NZEOD Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 You should really sell that master on to return to kits form to preserve your work... Quote
Xigfrid Posted April 23, 2018 Author Posted April 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, NZEOD said: You should really sell that master on to return to kits form to preserve your work... Thing is that I really plan to make a "renewal version" of the X-9 ghost at some point with better engineering and if I can with some esthetic improvements. I have a few plans for the near future already, but that would be cheating on RTKF if I were to sell them the current Master Quote
arbit Posted April 24, 2018 Posted April 24, 2018 I've decided to enroll in a 3D MAx course this summer, which I believe is the same as Sketchup. And this is my Ghost. I got the awesome retractable gears version! I still have Isamu's Bike and Sharon to paint one day, when I learn how to get a glossy coat down Quote
Gojira101 Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 Has anyone reproduced one of these kits? I feel like my collection will never be complete without one. Quote
Jasonc Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 I'm still wanting to get to my kit to build it, but I'm in need of finishing two other kits I'm currently working on. 10 minutes ago, Gojira101 said: Has anyone reproduced one of these kits? I feel like my collection will never be complete without one. The designer is Xigfrid, so he'd be the one to do that. From what I know, it hasn't been redone yet, but perhaps in due time. Quote
Xigfrid Posted May 7, 2019 Author Posted May 7, 2019 Hi guys! I have been recently working on it, coincidence? I am slowly updating the model with proportions changes and a few design improvements. That’s a very slow process because I have a lot of things to do in parallel. For the curious and if you don’t know yet, I have created a FB where I post various things related to my custom prints and paints. I am also posting the less relevant updates there. https://m.facebook.com/Xigfrids-Customs-1935018056798394/?ref=bookmarks Quote
ErikElvis Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 Hey Xigfrid are you going to be painting and selling the updated x9? Quote
Xigfrid Posted July 19, 2019 Author Posted July 19, 2019 Hi! At this point, I am still working on the model. In fact I have recently purchased dedicated inputs for my 3D modeling and I need to get used to them before going back to complex designs such as the Ghost X9. setup : 3D Spacemouse and keyboard on left hand + MX570 trackball and classic mouse on right hand Quote
Rogueload Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 @Xigfrid Any updates on the X-9? I’d love to have one some day! Quote
Bolt Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 I'm curious to compare against @Xigfrid V1 X-9 Quote
Xigfrid Posted September 16, 2019 Author Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) A few things have changed. Globally the global silhouette is more aggressive and a few details have been updated to better match the lien art. -global shape changed to be more aggressive -Sharon computer form can be put inside the X-9 -total rework of the landing gears: larger rubber, they now open in 2 parts, front gear can rotate and no metal printing anymore required! -new missile traps mechanism -fewer and larger missiles Overall the body will be more complex to assemble than the V1 (which used only 4 screws) but the level of details will be increased and the moving parts will be stronger. Edited September 16, 2019 by Xigfrid Quote
arbit Posted September 16, 2019 Posted September 16, 2019 Xigfrid, that's sooo cool. I love the Sharon gimmick. Quote
linitrofe Posted September 16, 2019 Posted September 16, 2019 Oh My God, congratulations @Xigfrid Quote
valhary Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 this bird is the only missing to have all the macross plus stuff Quote
Rogueload Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 @Xigfrid That is sweet! Can't wait to see the finished product! Quote
Urashiman Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 2:25 PM, Xigfrid said: I think I just had a nerdgasm, awesome work! Quote
derex3592 Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 Being a proud owner of Ver 1, I really am digging Ver 2 as well! Great work @Xigfrid!!! Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 3 hours ago, derex3592 said: Being a proud owner of Ver 1, I really am digging Ver 2 as well! Great work @Xigfrid!!! Same here! The 1st version is really impressive. But will your version two be “Perfect Finish”? Xigfrid, keep up the great work! Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 Definitely need one of these to flesh out the M+ display alongside the drone and various YF-19/21 figs. Quote
ChristopherB Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 Amazing collection nB4m, have you posted pictures somewhere showing all the Macross items you own? Very cool customs too. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 4 hours ago, ChristopherB said: Amazing collection nB4m, have you posted pictures somewhere showing all the Macross items you own? Very cool customs too. All in one place? Not really. My collection is mostly stored in my garage. I have lots of goodies that I have not seen in years but I know they are there. I will definitely have to make an effort to bring out the collection and take pictures of it to share. At the same time I can do the same for my other collections. Thank you for the kind compliment. Quote
Xigfrid Posted October 17, 2019 Author Posted October 17, 2019 I have received all the parts today except for the wings! Damn, I don’t understand how I can forget to print the wings... mind you last time it happened was with the VF-9 cutlass! Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised that there was no major error and only 2-3 minor things to fix. The ghost X-9 doesn’t look that nice in black, but will you believe me if I tell you that this mech Is amongst the sexiest ones. Quote
derex3592 Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 awesomeness!!! LOVE the opening cockpit with the Sharon Box in there! Quote
arbit Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 Looks great. Can't wait to see it painted. Quote
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