discussion Macross / Robotech 1/72 VT-1 Super Ostrich

[Snowman]

Hi all!

As per usual, an unusual name for an aircraft. The Super Ostrich originates in the Macross/Robotech universe, this trainer is fitted with fast packs to enable the craft to escape the earths atmosphere and to do space flight. I think in the episode that this appeared the "hero" flew Minmie to Jupiter to escape the pressures of her budding singing career. Not sure what the thing is about music and singing the Macross series, but I sure do like the crafts and mecha!

This braile scale, so it's gonna be fun with my sausage fingers.

This will be followed by the Gerwalk variant, probably clipping a rooftop as decends to street level to engage invading Zentradi forces on the streets of Macross City.
For those who do not know what a Gerwalk looks like, see below.


Till next time!

 

[Snowman]

I have started this braille scale kit, and will build modularly.


I plan to put down a mr. colour surfacer undercoat in black and then lay down my main colours in fine misty layers.

Anyway, onwards and upwards!

 

[papa 695]

Interesting kit. Never seen any of the shows/programs, but pulled up my seat. Nice start by the way.

 

[Snowman]

Well, Started throwing some under coat and colour at the kit.

That Mr. Colour surfacer 1500 is something else.

The insides of the FAST packs are done in two shades of Alclad 2 aluminium and sealed with gloss for the pin wash.

Main exhausts are finished in steel (Mr Colour).

Using a very light pressure has deliverd great results.

Onwards and upwards, trying to figure the best way to paint this kit has me scratching my head.

Till next time.