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Well, I'm back with another build! :D
This time it has wings and it is from one of my favourite animated sci-fi series, Robotech or also known as the Macross Saga/Series. These fighter jets transform in pilot controlled battle droids:eek::cool: - what more can you ask for?
Unfortunately this kit is only of the fighter jet variant, but its a mega cool kit in its own right. I purchased some extra PE bits for more detail. I think I'll have it on modern carrier deck base to simulate it taking off from the SDF-1 out in space....or something like thato_O

I have a 1/72 scale variant in the battle droid configuration, but this is for a later date and a mega 1/48 Super Strike Valkyrie, which too is for a later date.;)

I'll update later on with sprue pics and images of the box art.:)

Till later,

G~)
 
What a pearl!!!!
I'm really interested to see what you do with it :)
 
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This is becoming a little nerve wracking as I haven't built a plane kit in 30yrs and not at the same level of detail!!:confused::confused::eek::eek:

Anyway, forwards and onwards we go!!:D

Started building and prepping and doing a bit of PE - Damn its small!:eek:
The HUD bracket is impressive, but as I said it is small, as well as the bracket on the air brake.
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Started piecing other bits together, from the cockpit, upper fuselage with PE antenna and gun pod.
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I have decided on doing the J variant, rather than the A version. Thanks to Scale Models for the Mr Color paints that I had ordered. I have never painted with this brand of paint before, so it will be interesting.
 

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Aaaahhh, summer draws nearer, the garage warms up, so work begins again.....

This is turning out to be quite a modular build which is interesting in its own way.

The cockpit is nearing completion:
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The cockpit isn't looking too bacd in the dry fit.

Also did a bit PE work and painting on the turbine intake & exhausts.
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On wards and upwards (progressive resistance):)
 

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Looking good mate, i may have to check this tv show out :) keep up the good work.
 
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Looking good mate, what does this shading malarkey do anyway?
Hi Scott, I've seen the results and I'm sold!! It does away with a single tone finish with pin washing and a bit of weathering - it literally brings the kite to life. I've been watching a video on youtube video 15 onwards , this guy (he is incredible) shows pre-shading, bleaching, post shading, pin washing etc on a 1/48 F-14 Tomcat.
 
Hi Scott, I've seen the results and I'm sold!! It does away with a single tone finish with pin washing and a bit of weathering - it literally brings the kite to life. I've been watching a video on youtube video 15 onwards , this guy (he is incredible) shows pre-shading, bleaching, post shading, pin washing etc on a 1/48 F-14 Tomcat.

Sweet, thanks bud hes awesome I am following them on youtube now lol
 
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