Hasegawa 1/72 Robotech/Macross Valkyrie Battroid

[Snowman]

Hi ya all!

As you may or may not be aware, I a huge fan-boy of the Robotech/Macross anime series, especially the mecha. I have build a 1/72 Regult Assualt Pod, a 1/72 Destroid Defender and 1/48 Valkyrie fighter jet. My next build is my favourite, the 1/72 Valkyrie Battroid!

The Battroid for the uninitiated is the mech conversion of the Valkyrie jet fighter, there is an intermediate version called the Gerwalker, but that is for another day.

Here are some images of the contents of the box.




Started to put the kit together, this is going to be very modular to enable me to paint the various components and apply decals.




The assault rifle is cool as it is deployed with a sling and is extended, where as in fighter jet mode it is hung on the centre line under fuselage like a F4 Phantom gun pod.

All the sub assemblies are made and are ready for under coat.

In the meanwhile , I started my city scape which is Macross City and the office block that will be in the back ground.



These great OO scale figures and office accessories ScaleModelScenery are really neat.

I managed to paint the front of the office block, some figures and some of the office floors.




This is turning out to be great fun.

Thanks for watching.

 

[Jakko]

Oh, cool, a WSP-1 Wasp

(Sorry, the BattleTech player in me can’t recognize these as anything else …)

 

[Snowman]

Oh, cool, a WSP-1 Wasp

(Sorry, the BattleTech player in me can’t recognize these as anything else …)

Yeah, Robotech went onto provide many familiar mech designs for the BattleTech/Mechwarrior universes, until licensing issues put a stop to that.

The Wasp is a new one to me, thanks for calling that out.

 

[Snowman]

Anyway, put a bit more colour down for the office block, interior and exterior.



Thanks for watching.

 

[Jakko]

Yeah, Robotech went onto provide many familiar mech designs for the BattleTech/Mechwarrior universes, until licensing issues put a stop to that.

And then you got the whole weird unseen/reseen/etc. nonsense. All FASA would have needed to do was what FanPro did eventually: make up some new artwork for the old designs.

The Wasp is a new one to me, thanks for calling that out.

From the original Technical Readout 3025:

 

[Snowman]

I managed to finish the exterior and put in the "glazing". I'm so impressed I almost want to leave the film on, but that will conceal all my efforts.

Thanks for watching!

 

[Snowman]

I did some roadworks and road signage, starting to take shape, now just need to weather the road and complete the Battroid.

Used Vallejo's excellent asphalt product.


A little weathering and a Battroid would not go amiss.

Till next time!

 

[Snowman]

Hi ya all!

Its been a while, struggled to get motivated. Finally finished the office and street, now started painting the Battroid. Maximum military thrust!!

I will be updating you soon.

Till then, chow!

 

[Snowman]

This is the completed office block.

Did some signage, the fictional engineering company that reverse engineered and developed the Valkyrie. Just to add some random Macross reference to a dull building. Did a spot of weathering and added HVAC and grime to the roof.

I'm really chuffed with the look.

Till later!

 

[Jakko]

I thought it was a TV station main office

 

[scottie3158]

The base is very nicely done.

 

[Snowman]

Hi ya all, the colour is on, now for the decals. I tried to avoid as many of the large decals as possible. I'm happy with my efforts. Now for a coating Pledge to assist with the decals, then another coat, some wash, and the finally a coat of matt....I think and probably some last minute weathering.....


The end is approaching and thanks for watching.

 

[Snowman]

Got some of the larger decals down, colour me happy.

 

[Snowman]

And he saves!!

Just realised that I put the decals on the wrong side.
Thankfully I canabalised some decals from another kit that I don't think needs them.

 

[Snowman]

Hi all we are into the final assembly!

The back and wings go together.

The cockpit is slid into the fuselage.

The back and head are fitted to the fuselage.

The arms are fitted.

The Battroid is fully assembled!

Here is the Battroid in all its glory on the base. Stand clear! Enemies are approaching!

Thanks for watching!

 

[Mini Me]

Nice bit of Fantasy work there Gavin......Battroid stands ready to deal with any threat!

 

[BigGreg]

Wow that is fantastic..love it