Convectuoso Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 I'm sure you'll find a way to make it work. Quote
EmilianoAlfaro Posted August 5, 2017 Author Posted August 5, 2017 Guys, I leave some progress. The prototype of the pilot tv version is finished, tomorrow I will start with the molds. Also get the first copy of the seat, base and pilot film version. I hope you like the models, I hope to be able to move forward next week, Regards! Quote
barurutor Posted August 6, 2017 Posted August 6, 2017 Great work! Looking forward to the SDFM pilot to replace the missing one on my Hikaru 1J. Quote
EmilianoAlfaro Posted August 6, 2017 Author Posted August 6, 2017 Thank you all for your support. Soon I will publish the advances with the effects of missiles as well. Quote
lechuck Posted August 6, 2017 Posted August 6, 2017 OMG, why is this thread not in the toy section to get more attention!? Anyway, very happy that you are addressing the gappy-ness on the VF-1 Battroid, one of the big problems with this HMR line. Regarding your side-cover issue - rather than trying to cover the hanging tab-tip, a possible approach could be to accommodate a slit/hole in your side-covers to allow the tab-tip to poke through as an acceptable compromise. I would prefer it instead of having the side-cover hanging lower than the chest plate. If I am allowed to suggest another cool option part, I wouldn't mind a set of medium-sized wings for Battroid mode. Unfortunately I find Bandai's official offerings to either be to big or to small for my taste. Quote
arbit Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 Nice work! How did you make the pikot seat? Sculpting for styrene scratch work? Quote
EmilianoAlfaro Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 6 hours ago, arbit said: Nice work! How did you make the pikot seat? Sculpting for styrene scratch work? Thanks! I Adapting in size parts of a model kit seat and using loose plastic parts Quote
EmilianoAlfaro Posted August 31, 2017 Author Posted August 31, 2017 Some progress after a long time (my mother's health problems). I finished painting the parts manufactured so far. In principle I finished the pieces with a shiny finish, but they did not look good together with the HMR, I think the matt varnish looks better and does not mark differences in the appearance with the VF-1. I hope you enjoy the images! regards Quote
ChristopherB Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Very nice paint job, thank you for the update! Best wishes from all of us for a speedy recovery of you mother, and hope she's feeling better. Quote
Convectuoso Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Great work! Hope your mom is better now Quote
EmilianoAlfaro Posted August 31, 2017 Author Posted August 31, 2017 Thank you all for your support! The paint job is not the best, but I learned a lot in this first attempt so the following insurance will come out better. It is quite difficult to paint because the size of the pilot is to small, but I still think it looks much better than the one made by Bandai. Now I'm going to focus on the side blankets and make some copies of these finished pieces. Greetings to all! Quote
ScrambledValkyrie Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 Great work, @EmilianoAlfaro. I'm impressed! Looking forward to more updates. Quote
claude grant Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 That's hella impressive! I'd buy a set if you do it for the VF-1A mass prod. soldier variant. And more prayers for your mother's blessed recovery. Quote
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