pezley Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) After just finishing up a few bits for the Transformers forums I was looking to recreate some of the bits that keep these guys from living a long happy life. I have a 1/48 Cannon Fodder and have always hated the head so have knocked up a VF-1J Style head for him and it's off to the printers next week ( pics will come ) With that said, what parts are in need of being recreated. I know the 1/60V2 shoulder joints are shoddy and I know Shapeways has some but will redo them anyway. Ideally I'd like to help by creating one area we can all go to get replacements Already on the list 1) Replacement heads (with Antennas) 2)1/48 & 1/60 TV Style hands. 3) 1/60v2 Shoulder hinges Anything to add to the list ? Also to add. I will be able to do pre cut sticker sheets on clear, matte or gloss Vinyl. If anyone can provide high resolution scans of any sticker sheet that would be needed. Edited August 24, 2016 by pezley Quote
Xigfrid Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 I don't know if Kurisama is still committed on the full upgrade parts of the VF-1X++ from Macross The Ride, but if he isn't that's something you should take over! Sticker side, I would love to see a custom sheet with a bunch of different size NUNS kite logos, No Step markings, yellow&white markings ala Gundam stickers. Quote
pezley Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 I don't know if Kurisama is still committed on the full upgrade parts of the VF-1X++ from Macross The Ride, but if he isn't that's something you should take over! Sticker side, I would love to see a custom sheet with a bunch of different size NUNS kite logos, No Step markings, yellow&white markings ala Gundam stickers. If you can put up the art work I can most certainly turn them into Stickers. As for the VF-1XX, can you show me a strip from the comic end result ? Looks like a modified VF-1S ? Quote
vlenhoff Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) I do like the idea. I have 5 V2 1/60 Yamies which i have yet to open and inspect. I don't even know where to get replacements right now. I am hoping those shoulder hinges wont go out on me. edit in: i would also like DYRL hands for the 1/48 models. These are more angular and less mickey mouse looking. Edited August 24, 2016 by vlenhoff Quote
pezley Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 I do like the idea. I have 5 V2 1/60 Yamies which i have yet to open and inspect. I don't even know where to get replacements right now. I am hoping those shoulder hinges wont go out on me. 5 !!! I don't even have 1 !. I would like to find one thats already pre'damaged to work on replacing parts to test them Quote
vlenhoff Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Oh man, i've had these for so many years, and still i have not brought myself to open them. Is this your first casting project? Edited August 24, 2016 by vlenhoff Quote
pezley Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 Oh man, i've had these for so many years, and still i have not brought myself to open them. Is this your first casting project? They will be printed, not casted. I'm looking at picking up a printer for myself but for now do have access to one. The samples I have seen from it are pretty good, I have never been impressed with Shapeways fuzzy looking prints and these have been much better. After seeing them, I finished up my replacement head and will be getting it printed in a week or so. If I'm happy with it then will start working on other projects. Just wanted an idea for what pieces are needed Quote
vlenhoff Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 Sorry about that, i meant to type "printing" but my head was in the past. Sounds very cool. i hope it all goes well, and i want to see your print works! Quote
pezley Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 Sorry about that, i meant to type "printing" but my head was in the past. Sounds very cool. i hope it all goes well, and i want to see your print works! I did figure, but just wanted to clarify Thanks, will update accordingly Quote
Sildani Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 The replacements for the exploding triangles on Bandai's VF-171 CF. Someone here came up with good replacements, but Shapeway's resolution is a bit lacking. Quote
pezley Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 The replacements for the exploding triangles on Bandai's VF-171 CF. Someone here came up with good replacements, but Shapeway's resolution is a bit lacking. Update with pics so I know which part and ill see what I can do Quote
jvmacross Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 Why am I feeling deja vu? Anyways...... Hope this leads to several projects for you! All in 1/60 of course! Some suggestions for future "add-on" style projects..... VEFR-1 SDP-1 APS-11 Armor VF-1SR..... VF-1D head from Macross the First..... VF-1J head from Macross the First.... VT-1C parts.... Quote
technoblue Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 I don't know if it has been done, or if it is even plausible, but one upgrade I like to mention in replacement part/upgrade threads is articulated hands. I think any new articulated hands would work best as replacements to the fixed pose hands that come included with the v2 Valkyries. Quote
Loop Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 I would also like to see a high resolution 3D printed set of triangles for the VF-117 with maybe a sticker/decal option to put the NUNS back on the triangle once replaced. Quote
jvmacross Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 Maybe as well do these as well.....for both 1/60 and 1/48.... Magic hands!.... Quote
Sandman Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 Would you consider doing replacement head lasers for bandai's yf-29b. The bendy ones are garbage. All 3 i have have the head lasers bend extremely to the right. Quote
Loop Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 Yeah Sandman has a point. I would also like to see some hard head lasers for the YF-29B. That was one of my main gripes with it, even though mine still lives in it's box, when I do take it out I know I want those mangly looking ones gone. Quote
bbrain Posted August 25, 2016 Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) i could always go for some head(s) 1a or any of the the first versions Edited August 25, 2016 by bbrain Quote
505thAirborne Posted August 25, 2016 Posted August 25, 2016 i could always go for some head(s) 1a or any of the the first versions We all see what you did there! Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 25, 2016 Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Would you consider doing replacement head lasers for bandai's yf-29b. The bendy ones are garbage. All 3 i have have the head lasers bend extremely to the right. Yeah Sandman has a point. I would also like to see some hard head lasers for the YF-29B. That was one of my main gripes with it, even though mine still lives in it's box, when I do take it out I know I want those mangly looking ones gone. Curious. But the YF-29 head turrets is already available at Shapeway using the Ultra Frost option. Did you guys already tried that one?For me, would be a part where I could clip the DX VF-19 Advance Booster on the wing glove like what T-Rex did for the Arcadia YF-19. Edited August 25, 2016 by no3ljm Quote
ZorClone Posted August 25, 2016 Posted August 25, 2016 I would love to get the "option parts" that were briefly available with newer v2 1/60s. Those would also be cool in 1/48 scale if they could be made to work. Quote
pezley Posted August 25, 2016 Author Posted August 25, 2016 I would love to get the "option parts" that were briefly available with newer v2 1/60s. Those would also be cool in 1/48 scale if they could be made to work. What were the option parts ? Currently compiling a list of all the things that have been discussed. Quote
jvmacross Posted August 25, 2016 Posted August 25, 2016 What were the option parts ? Currently compiling a list of all the things that have been discussed. Quote
Sandman Posted August 25, 2016 Posted August 25, 2016 Curious. But the YF-29 head turrets is already available at Shapeway using the Ultra Frost option. Did you guys already tried that one? I didn't see that before. Now i need to be able to match the paint color to the dx. Anyone know what color is used on the dx head lasers? Quote
Jasonc Posted August 25, 2016 Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) As alreadysaid, I'd also be in for a 1/60 VF-1x ++ from Macross the Ride. I can post pics up later if that helps. Kurisama was looking into it, but that was a long time ago, and he's been quite silent, so if he's not doing it, I'd definitely get one set. I have the head unit for it from a Wonderfest kit, but just about all the key parts that make it unique are not there. I do have the decals, so I may recreate those at some point if no one does. They get expensive, and I'm not a decal guy, but if I end up getting a good laser jet printer soon, it might be an option. I just can't print white. I'd need to use white backed paper. anyways, if you decide to make that, it seems like you'd have 2 people committed at least. I'm sure more would jump in on it. Edited August 30, 2016 by Jasonc Quote
pezley Posted August 29, 2016 Author Posted August 29, 2016 First set of 3D hands sent for print. 1/48 posed hands, 3 different poses. Quote
pezley Posted September 3, 2016 Author Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) 1t prints are in, lots of errors in the 3D but these have now been fixed and back with the printers. pics attached, the hands hadn't been cleaned up so look sketchy. Ignore this. so any comments on scale, proportions etc would be welcome Edited September 3, 2016 by pezley Quote
warrhead Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) I would be most grateful if you made replacement VF-4G Missiles. Also, some replacement shoulder cover plates for the VF-25's would be sweet - those tend to pop off and get misplaced. How about some custom ordnance for the YF-30? Armored Gerwalk parts for the 1/60 VF-1's would be SWEEEEEET!! Edited September 3, 2016 by warrhead Quote
no3Ljm Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Armored Gerwalk parts for the 1/60 VF-1's would be SWEEEEEET!! I totally agree! Edited September 4, 2016 by no3Ljm Quote
no3Ljm Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 Oh. That one. I'm good with the regular look. Quote
no3Ljm Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Where's this from? It's a concept from Shoji Kawamori Macross Design Works book.Info from Macross Mecha Manual Edited September 4, 2016 by no3Ljm Quote
Old Man Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 It's a concept from Shoji Kawamori Macross Design Works book. Info from Macross Mecha Manual Thanks Noel! Quote
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