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

[Snowman]

OMG............its HUUUUGE!!

This is a lot bigger than I expected.o_O
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Oh well, I got what I wanted, so I can can only go forward!
Started with the JBD (Jet Blast Deflector) and the JBD well with painting, chipping and wash - still more work is needed.
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Now for some home brew wash!
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Thanks for watching!!

[Guest]

Looking good!!!

[Snowman]

The Valkyrie is taking wing and finally on the home stretch as far as assembly is concerned.
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The engine nacelles are almost complete.

Thanks for watching!

[Snowman]

Well, the wheels are fitted and she is getting ready for take off!
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[yak face]

Fantastic work gavin , its going to look superb on the base . Cheers tony

[Snowman]

Thanks Tony, again its being a labour of love...

Doing so many things I have never done before on an aircraft, so big learning curve and a struggle at times, but well worth the experience

[Snowman]

I've got the deck all painted up and decals applied with a coat of wash - this will need to be sealed and final weathering applied along with the JBD fitted and suitably weathered. After this is all sealed the Valkyrie and deck crew will take their places.

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Thanks for watching!

[Guest]

Gavin mate, I have been following this build for a while, just was not able to comment until today. Love your work mate. A big fan of Robotech myself. Live the VFs man. This is going to be one cool dio.

[Snowman]

Cheers Bob! I appreciate the support!

It's taken a lot longer than I had hoped, but it has been a labour of love, being a Robotech fan.ops:

[Guest]

Well all that love is now showing in the finished product!

[eddiesolo]

Missed this Gavin, just caught up and WOW! Superb work, she looks amazing and the base is awesome. Top work.

[Snowman]

Thanks Si, the build is staggering to the finish line......hopefully before I go on holidayops: