GMK Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 Cribbed some build tips from @tekering and cut off the front of the backpack to deal with the ejector pin marks. Also temporarily removed the ECM bulges and increased the taper by making the end 4mm narrower: It is minor, but it is progress. Quote
Nyankodevice Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) does anyone know the color of the FAST pack cannon beam... since there are lenses in the cannon tip? Edited December 19, 2018 by Nyankodevice Quote
tekering Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Nyankodevice said: does anyone know the color of the FAST pack cannon beam... Amber. Quote
Nyankodevice Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 48 minutes ago, tekering said: Amber. thanks... just what i needed! Quote
GMK Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 Backpack therapy. Kit: More progress on the anime backpack. Thoughts? Quote
tekering Posted December 21, 2018 Posted December 21, 2018 The shape looks good, but it's a little too large overall. I shortened the base plate significantly before modifying mine, 'cause the original piece is much too long... How are you intending to mount the FAST pack boosters? Quote
GMK Posted December 21, 2018 Posted December 21, 2018 Thanks @tekering - I agree, it isn’t right. Can you measure the length you used? No FAST packs for me, which simplifies matters greatly! Quote
Atrial Posted December 22, 2018 Posted December 22, 2018 I work super duper slow. I've just been sanding pieces so far, but while test fitting I got to this point and somehow fell in love with the "shape" of it. The lines and curves, especially in low light, give me this "sculptural" feel. I hung other parts on it, but always took them off. I've been staring at this piece, at this exact angle for over a week and I can't get enough. (Yeah... my issues have issues.) Quote
GMK Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Built a new backpack, 10% size reduction. Looks better (IMO): https://i.imgur.com/PAflGgx.jpg Quote
tekering Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 14 hours ago, GMK said: Built a new backpack, 10% size reduction. Looks better (IMO): Still looks too big, but that's probably because the lack of wings, feet or cockpit canopy makes the backpack look proportionally large... I think you've about nailed it, though. These are the mounts I've built to attach the feet in a position that will hold up the weight of the model without the stand: Using wood, styrene, and a couple of very long bolts to secure it all, they'll be strong enough to support the standing gerwalk even with FAST packs, LEDs and electronics installed. Quote
GMK Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Can you show how your new foot mount fits inside the legs, @tekering? Quote
tekering Posted December 24, 2018 Posted December 24, 2018 Very simply, of course. I've left lots of room to add kitbashed mechanical detailing. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted December 24, 2018 Posted December 24, 2018 Looking good. Are you going to reference the anime for details or just gak it? Quote
tekering Posted December 24, 2018 Posted December 24, 2018 On 12/22/2018 at 12:47 PM, Atrial said: I've just been sanding pieces so far, but while test fitting I got to this point and somehow fell in love with the "shape" of it. That's 'cause some very talented individuals at Max Factory took the time to do the research, confirm the proportions, sculpt the details, and just did a gorgeous job with the nosecone, the cockpit, the fuselage, the wings, the legs... and then, almost as an afterthought, gave the backpack to some inexperienced part-time intern who couldn't even be bothered to look at the line art. 4 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Are you going to reference the anime for details or just gak it? Well, the anime gives us a look at the mechanism inside the feet, but not how the feet are actually connected to the legs... ...but I'll certainly use this for inspiration, at the very least. Quote
tekering Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 What a beautiful silhouette to wake up to on Christmas morning. Quote
Atrial Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 Most impressive and delightful! Merry Christmas, one and all! Quote
MechTech Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 Merry Macross Christmas guys! I was thinking of getting one of these kits, but looks like they are no longer being carried. - MT Quote
vincemoto7 Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, MechTech said: Merry Macross Christmas guys! I was thinking of getting one of these kits, but looks like they are no longer being carried. - MT That's pretty cool MT. Merry Christmas to you and to the whole MW community! Quote
TMBounty_Hunter Posted December 26, 2018 Posted December 26, 2018 I feel like the skinny backpack is an artifact of the original Valk kit. While we know that on the Valk it'll be different parts on a different runner, we also know that Max Factory has committed to fudging the proportions between modes. They've given us two versions of the arm missile pods: one short and fat for the deployed arms on the Gerwalk, and one much skinnier and longer for the inevitable Super/Strike Valk. So I'm willing to bet they took the CAD model of the backpack that needed to be skinny to no interfere with the arms in Valk mode, but forgot to artistically adjust the proportions for the Gerwalk properly. Quote
GMK Posted December 26, 2018 Posted December 26, 2018 10 hours ago, TMBounty_Hunter said: feel like the skinny backpack is an artifact of the original Valk kit. I think you’re right. Almost done on my rebuilt one. Quote
TMBounty_Hunter Posted December 26, 2018 Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) So while trying to figure out exactly how far I want to fiddle my own build I went back through the various development photos and found something interesting. All the way back for Wonder Festival 2017 Winter, almost two whole years ago Max Factory printed a giant banner for their booth showing the VF-1 parts layout. On the runner with the grey parts you can actually see two different plate for mounting the backpack thrusters, indicating intent for two different backpack thicknesses. On the same runner you can also see the gap-fillers for whenever the legs swing forward, but they're a bit shallower than the one's we got so far. I think it's safe to say that at least back in Feb 2017 there was already enough work done to do at least the plain VF-1 as well as the Super/Strike VF-1 in valk mode. That explains the shallower leg swing which is needed for super parts vs swung out farther for gerwalk. IMO the Super/Strike Valk is a done deal at this point, we just haven't seen the necessary new leg runner. I went a little overboard and made a table of future possibilities. Spoiler You can easily add TV versions of each on there if we get a TV cockpit runner, so the chart could go sideways endlessly :P Edited December 26, 2018 by TMBounty_Hunter Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted January 3, 2019 Posted January 3, 2019 Looking good, is that the stickers you got to conform, or paint? Quote
sumyumgoy Posted January 3, 2019 Posted January 3, 2019 Great job! Looking forward to the finished product! Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 3, 2019 Posted January 3, 2019 That panel lining really brings this kit to life, can't wait to see the finished Valk! Quote
derex3592 Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Mazinger said: That looks massive! That's what she....nevermind. That IS massive!!! Quote
ScrambledValkyrie Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 I'm seeing some impressive work here on what appears to be an incredible kit. I'd never be able to tackle this, so I'll just enjoy watching others' builds. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Looking good Nyankodevice. Cant’t wait to see it completed. Is it just me or does the Skull and Crossbone logo appear small on the side of the booster? Quote
leeorzeal Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 That build is extraordinary! Fantastic work! Quote
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