Kurt Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 Hello everyone. It has been a while since I have been around. I have looked through a few of the recent threads and realize that the Macross world has changed a bit. So 1/60 is now the hot valk to have? Does anyone collect the 1/48's anymore? Anyway some of you may remember the custom work I used to do, I did a few 1/48's back in the day. I have been considering doing a new project. I have a 1/48 valk and GBP set laying around and thought I would do it up. What I am struggling with at the moment is a paint scheme. I could always go back to the low vis that I did several of. Maybe a hex camo of some type or a free form camo. Maybe overall desert tan? What are your thoughts? While I am considering doing this, please do not take this as I am back in the custom business....at least not yet. Thanks for your input! Quote
derex3592 Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 Good to see you back Kurt! Your 1:48 Custom's are stuff of legend around these parts. I always was a huge admirer of your work. I look forward to seeing whatever it is you come up with! A few people here still worship at the alter of the mighty Yamato 1:48, but generally everyone has moved on to the better (IMHO) 1:60 Ver.2 from Yamato and now Arcadia. I only had one 1:48 Roy and sold him off years ago. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 Welcome back Kurt. Love seeing your customs on some of the members here. Btw derex forgot to mention. While everyone loving their 1/60's Valks and DX Valks, some new and old members are also digging the 1/100 Hi-Metal R releases as well. As for paint scheme suggestions. I'm thinking of something more of a minimalist look/feel. 75% Whites and 25% Grey overall look. Kind of like the colors for the Thunder Hummer custom? Or 75% Whitish Grey and 25% Periwinkle. Anyways, looking forward to your next custom project. Quote
Mazinger Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 As for paint scheme suggestions. I'm thinking of something more of a minimalist look/feel. 75% Whites and 25% Grey overall look. Kind of like the colors for the Thunder Hummer custom? Or 75% Whitish Grey and 25% Periwinkle. I've been considering something Thunder Hummer-ish for one of my Jetfire butcherings. The starkness of that design has such a dramatic impact. Almost NASA-like. Quote
Mommar Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 There's a couple of different schemes in the VF Master File books. Quote
505thAirborne Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 The Master has returned! Whatever you may come up with, we look forward to it. Food for thought, I have some of the Hasegawa 1/48 kits, a VF-1 Cavaliers custom is on my to do list. Quote
Sildani Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 Kurt! Welcome back! Agreed, the Master File books have more than a few tasty schemes in them. Whatever you do will look top-notch though. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 Here's some ideas from the VF-1 Master File book. Quote
Kurt Posted May 26, 2016 Author Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I love the ideas, this is exactly what I needed. I really like that last GBP above, just might do that. For those that may be interested, I will likely end up selling this when I am done. Start saving your pennies. Quote
Mommar Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 Did you scan that or find it online? I was trying to track down the different master file GBP schemes but couldn't find any online. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I love the ideas, this is exactly what I needed. I really like that last GBP above, just might do that. For those that may be interested, I will likely end up selling this when I am done. Start saving your pennies. Cool! Looking forward to your WIP, sir! Did you scan that or find it online? I was trying to track down the different master file GBP schemes but couldn't find any online. I extracted from the JPEGs that I downloaded years ago. Quote
Sildani Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I love the ideas, this is exactly what I needed. I really like that last GBP above, just might do that. For those that may be interested, I will likely end up selling this when I am done. Start saving your pennies. For any new members who don't know of Kurt's work: you'll need quite a few pennies, but when you get your Valkyrie, you WILL know where your pennies went. And then you'll pick your jaw up off the floor. Quote
Old Man Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 Great to have you and your customs back, Kurt! I can't wait to see what you come up with next Quote
aaajin Posted June 4, 2016 Posted June 4, 2016 welcome back Kurt! I remember Kurt & Jung made some of the most breathtaking customs during the 1/48 reign. Cant wait to see more! Hopefully your passion does not die out due to old age Quote
Smiley424 Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I love the ideas, this is exactly what I needed. I really like that last GBP above, just might do that. For those that may be interested, I will likely end up selling this when I am done. Start saving your pennies. Great to see you back Kurt, your work is always impressive. Opening Kurt's Custom Valk savings account now. Quote
Kurt Posted June 10, 2016 Author Posted June 10, 2016 I like that splinter scheme. Maybe combine that with the white GBP posted above. Need to make sure I have decals to support those colors. Thanks for the assist! Quote
Nerd-linger Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 I've always wanted so see someone do a custom of the unofficial MW scheme. http://www.macross2.net/m3/forfansonly/crazycanuck/layouts-macrossworld.jpg http://www.macross2.net/m3/forfansonly/crazycanuck/lineart-macrossworld.jpg Quote
derex3592 Posted June 11, 2016 Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) That would be kind of epically cool!...Have it say Shawn and Graham up the side of the leg armor or something! Edited June 11, 2016 by derex3592 Quote
Mommar Posted June 11, 2016 Posted June 11, 2016 I didn't even know there was an MW scheme but I frigging love it. I need all of my Valks in blue! Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 11, 2016 Posted June 11, 2016 I've always wanted so see someone do a custom of the unofficial MW scheme. http://www.macross2.net/m3/forfansonly/crazycanuck/layouts-macrossworld.jpg http://www.macross2.net/m3/forfansonly/crazycanuck/lineart-macrossworld.jpg That is awesome! I don't think that will work in reds. Quote
wmkjr Posted June 12, 2016 Posted June 12, 2016 I've always wanted so see someone do a custom of the unofficial MW scheme. http://www.macross2.net/m3/forfansonly/crazycanuck/layouts-macrossworld.jpg http://www.macross2.net/m3/forfansonly/crazycanuck/lineart-macrossworld.jpg I'm gonna paint one of my kits laying around this scheme. Looks pretty awesome! Quote
Mazinger Posted June 12, 2016 Posted June 12, 2016 That scheme definitely deserves some attention. Very nice. Any information on who came up with it or the inspiration behind it? Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 12, 2016 Posted June 12, 2016 That scheme definitely deserves some attention. Very nice. Any information on who came up with it or the inspiration behind it? Based on the URL, probably a member named Crazy Canuck. Probably one of the first members here in MWF. Quote
Old Man Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 what about the minmay guard? I think he's done the Minmay Guard before http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=33790&st=0&p=870875&fromsearch=1entry870875 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=30919&hl= http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=31624&hl= http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=33354&st=0&p=858735&fromsearch=1entry858735 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?app=gallery&module=user&user=498&do=view_album&album=225 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?app=gallery&module=user&user=498&do=view_album&album=234 Quote
seti88 Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 hmm well am not sure if this counts as custom in that sense..but always considered an anime cel custom as a nice style! Its been ages since i saw a valk done that way, whereas in gundam folks are doing it still.. http://www.fg-site.net/archives/3021338 Quote
Old Man Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 hmm well am not sure if this counts as custom in that sense..but always considered an anime cel custom as a nice style! Its been ages since i saw a valk done that way, whereas in gundam folks are doing it still.. http://www.fg-site.net/archives/3021338 3021338-image9.jpg I like it! Quote
hal9000 Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) what about the minmay guard? Where did you get such wonderful decals? I have a build kit that I want to do a guard on but haven't had any luck with markings. Edited July 6, 2016 by hal9000 Quote
Old Man Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 Where did you get such wonderful decals? I have a build kit that I want to do a guard on but haven't had any luck with markings. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=42242&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=13446 Quote
hal9000 Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 My minmay guard project is back on... Some burner in the back. Thanks Quote
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