New Macross SDF-1

**Wulf111** · #1 01-19-2016, 06:53 AM

over the holidays i stumbled on a new book from Japan on amazon and i thought i would take a chance and pick it up. boy i was not disappointed. not only did the book have great reference shots of the Macross in all her glory it also included a 1/2400 scale paper model kit. (yaaa hoo my first purchased kit

) the kit it self is 20 pages in A4 format and very well detailed. although the instructions are in Japanese there are enough pictures and diagrams to help sort the assembly order correctly. so far i have completed the bridge section and part of the main hull. there have been a few stumbling block along the way there are a few pieces i would have designed/unfolded very differently to make the build easier. So far i am having alot of fun with it and hope i do a decent job.

**gchucky** · #2 01-19-2016, 12:27 PM

Amazon.co.jp also has the Thunderbirds and the island model.
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Chucky

**Wulf111** · #3 08-24-2016, 09:26 AM

finally got back to this model. I decided to redo everything at 150% scale and start over. the increase in scale has made a huge difference in my ability to build this model. i am currently on page 6 of 20 in the construction and it is coming together quite well i think.

**elliott** · #4 08-24-2016, 09:57 AM

It's amazing the difference an increase in scale can make isn't it? Looking good!

**dolza1971** · #5 08-27-2016, 09:54 AM

Hello wulf. This is my version of the SDF-1 V2 by Thunderchild. He is 30 cm long and I'm not sure of the scale. Since I finished, I have thought of doing bigger but always another project arises. Good luck with your model.

Hola wulf. Esta es mi version del SDF-1 V2 by ThunderChild. Tiene 30 cm de largo y no estoy seguro de la escala. Desde que lo termine, tengo idea de hacerlo mas grande pero siempre surge otro proyecto. Suerte con tu modelo.

**legal01** · #6 08-27-2016, 01:33 PM

Awesome model, would dearly love getting my hands on that one but we dont get Amazon in South Africa..... will be following this build.

**THE DC** · #7 08-27-2016, 02:58 PM

Great work!

**Wulf111** · #8 08-30-2016, 11:39 AM

@ dolza1971- great looking models i am gald to see you built them both formations, i am planning on one of those next as a comparison to this model

@Legal01- glad you like it so far. i had to get this as soon as i found it. have you tried HobbylinkJapan Macross SDF-1 Macross Perfect Guide (with Papercraft SDF-1) by Mynavi | HobbyLink Japan its on back order but might be acquirable in the near future.

@THE DC- thanks for the compliment. i have a bit more done so i will be adding more pictures soon.

**Wulf111** · #9 09-02-2016, 06:03 AM

update time. i have started working on the engine sections. i have a bit more to do on it but i laid out the pieces in their approximate places so we could see just how large this ship will be when completed. the mat i am using is 16 inches wide and the ends over hang the ends by a considerable amount. i am planning to work on the section more this weekend and hopefully have one side completely assembled, then work will begin on the starboard side. i have made a few adjustments to the build and i will document those with the construction of the other half so to help others build this great model.

**Wulf111** · #10 09-28-2016, 06:36 AM

finally got back to working on this model. i got the starboard side nearly complete now all i have left to do is the two carriers (Prometheus and Daedalus) and then i have to go back and do all the little details (guns and greebles).