1/48 VF-1J/A Valkyrie Vermilion Squadron - Hasegawa

[Snowman]

Well, I'm back with another build!
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 - 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~)

[Snowman]

As promised, here are pics of the kit's box art and contents.

Let the fun begin!!
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Thanks for watching!!

[Guest]

What a pearl!!!!
I'm really interested to see what you do with it

[Snowman]

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!!

Anyway, forwards and onwards we go!!

Started building and prepping and doing a bit of PE - Damn its small!
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.

[Snowman]

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)

[Guest]

Looking good mate, i may have to check this tv show out keep up the good work.

[col68]

Nice looking kit Gavin

[Guest]

Nice work so far mate

[Snowman]

Thanks for the positive support!!

Here is some more bits and bobs...

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Well come got some base coat on and started spraying up other bits, so it's slowly coming together. I'm going to try my hand at pre-shading and other shading techniques - so lets hope I don't mess it up.

[Guest]

looking good great progress

[Guest]

Great to see new updates!
Nice work so far

[Gwyn]

Hi Gavin great progress and I love the pilot.

[Snowman]

I love the pilot

Thanks Gwyn, I had to tone him down a bit with a black & gray mix Vallejo wash.

[Snowman]

This pre-shading malarkey is scaring me, but I am moving forward. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
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[Guest]

Looks fine to me