arbit Posted December 28, 2018 Posted December 28, 2018 The new dimensions are looking good. The v1 traffic signal also needs some work I think. Quote
kyekye Posted December 28, 2018 Author Posted December 28, 2018 10 hours ago, arbit said: The new dimensions are looking good. The v1 traffic signal also needs some work I think. What's bothering you on the signal? Quote
arbit Posted December 28, 2018 Posted December 28, 2018 Just my opinion, but the signal needs to be more elongated, and the signal arm needs to be wider. Quote
kyekye Posted December 28, 2018 Author Posted December 28, 2018 3 hours ago, arbit said: Just my opinion, but the signal needs to be more elongated, and the signal arm needs to be wider. I traced the shape from original concept art. I'm pretty sure it's correct. However, overall size-wise, it's scaled down to fit in printable volume. Maybe that's giving you the illusion Quote
kyekye Posted January 1, 2019 Author Posted January 1, 2019 finally got to test the magnet before the New Years Day. It's holding up, but I wouldn't display it this way. It seems too risky. So, it's for photo shoot only.. Happy New Years Macrossworld members! Quote
arbit Posted January 1, 2019 Posted January 1, 2019 Looks awesome! So how can we make it less risky? I would love to have one. Quote
kyekye Posted January 2, 2019 Author Posted January 2, 2019 On 12/31/2018 at 11:53 PM, jenius said: Well it looks great in a photo! I guess that serves the purpose for now! On 1/1/2019 at 4:29 AM, arbit said: Looks awesome! So how can we make it less risky? I would love to have one. I don't know Maybe bigger magnet? Thicker support arm? More support arms? Top-down hanger (instead of sideways?) But all of the above will go beyond what I originally aimed for and will look like this (Again, which is not bad as a product) On 1/1/2019 at 6:41 AM, sumyumgoy said: Well done! Looks great. Thanks! It's not done yet thou. Gotta paint it Quote
Major Tom Posted January 3, 2019 Posted January 3, 2019 kyekye, just in case you haven't seen this: It was one of the best build by wm cheng. There was a build thred with magnet placement also: Â Quote
kyekye Posted January 7, 2019 Author Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Here is final with painted + Decal + light weathering + minor cable work. Now all secured with screws Roughly 1/100 scale - Macross Movie version Launch Arm with partial Base - 3D printed It turns out it can hold the Valkyrie just fine. I left it over a day and it's still there. I'm not sure if it's earthquake safe in Bay area - Probably not. Better safe than sorry -_-; I guess I'll put it up on the clamps occasionally. Also, I might make more with some revision for other Hi-Metal-R Valkyries when I have time later.  Edit @ Major Tom - Sorry I just saw it after new posting. That's a great build as usual from wm cheng. It's actually tougher when the model is smaller and heavier. You gotta hold more weight with smaller magnet  Edited January 12, 2019 by kyekye Quote
arbit Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Hi Kye, It looks magnificent! Congrats on a great job. This might work great for lighter 1/100 scale model valks. BTW, did you put magnets inside the valk?  Quote
Xigfrid Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 that's nice! How or where did you find the decals if I may ask ? Quote
Convectuoso Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 This looks just awesome! Great work Quote
kyekye Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 20 hours ago, arbit said: Hi Kye, It looks magnificent! Congrats on a great job. This might work great for lighter 1/100 scale model valks. BTW, did you put magnets inside the valk?  I tried that first, but there wasn't enough room inside, I had to drill 3mm holes - put magnet and paint over. 18 hours ago, Xigfrid said: that's nice! How or where did you find the decals if I may ask ? Mostly left over from other kits. Also I usually get from here https://hlj.com/search/go?p=KK&srid=S1-4IADP&lbc=hobbylink&ts=custom&pw=decal&uid=322553694&isort=score&view=grid&w=Hiq Decal&rk=2 18 hours ago, Convectuoso said: This looks just awesome! Great work Thank you! 17 hours ago, sumyumgoy said: Great job! Looks great. Thanks 16 hours ago, derex3592 said: Amazing work! Thank you Quote
jvmacross Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 On 1/7/2019 at 1:25 AM, kyekye said: Here is final with painted + Decal + light weathering + minor cable work. Now all secured with screws Roughly 1/100 scale - Macross Movie version Launch Arm with partial Base - 3D printed   I would display this even without the VF-1...looks like it just came out of a Bandai box! Amazing work. If you decide to do a limited run of built and painted launch arms....sign me up! Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Sign me up as well. This truly is an excellent Laurch Arm display stand worthy of the HM-R series. Congatulations Kyekye! Quote
Alphahorizon Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 ok @kyekyeThis is a beautiful piece! Great work. Now I have to ask are you planning on running more copies? Also, have you ever thought of making panels? What I mean is, I am getting back into collecting and I want to spruce up each area of the detolfs I purchase. I am good enough with city scenes and modeling, but am struggling on how to approach the Inside of the hangar. My intent is to outfit a few of the shelves with inside hangar esthetic with some LEDs placed in certain places. Quote
Alphahorizon Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 Another thought I have had is just forgoing one of my DX "catch up" purchases and bit the bullet, get a inexpensive 3D printer maybe the Creatily Ender 3 and try my luck and start learning the how to's  Quote
beatsing Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 Nice work kye kye.  I’m interested too if you run more of these.  Your stand looks more accurate than Bandai. Quote
DarkArchon3000 Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 WOW! That looks amazing! I'm also interested, even as a kit if necessary. Nice work indeed! Quote
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