Transforming Veritech Fighter WIP

TF Hunter D · 04-07-2012, 01:25 AM

Thanx for the comments! Have been busy with work this past week (overtime to the max), but at least I've started to rebuild the arms and replace the missing forearms and get better support posts for his joints. Hopefully, if overtime slows down, I could get the other arm worked on. So before I go, here's a pic of what the inside of the arm looks like. It shows how the fist slides in and out of the arm hole.

Methusalen · 04-07-2012, 11:30 AM

Are there any Macross/Robotech figures that are scaled to fit inside this Valkyrie? It'd be great to see this painted up like Roy's fighter... (Or are you planning on another pilot's valk?)

And then, a comparison next to an original 1:55th transforming figure (be it Jetfire or its Macross/Robotech counterpart)!

heltskelt · 04-07-2012, 05:38 PM

I've always fantasized about attempting this. I also fantasize about making the Hovertank fully transformable.
I can't wait to see it finished.

TF Hunter D · 04-09-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Methusalen

Are there any Macross/Robotech figures that are scaled to fit inside this Valkyrie? It'd be great to see this painted up like Roy's fighter... (Or are you planning on another pilot's valk?)

And then, a comparison next to an original 1:55th transforming figure (be it Jetfire or its Macross/Robotech counterpart)!

Yeah, I have a Rick Hunter figure that I'll take pics with once I get back to work on him. As mentioned earlier, I've been swamped with overtime lately, but when it dies down, I'll get back on him.

TheDevastator · 04-09-2012, 05:33 PM

I have this same Veritech fighter that I acquired years ago when cleaning up my aunt's basement. My cousins had moved away long before then so I rescued it in hopes of making it transform like you're doing. I don't think I'll ever get around to it, but it makes me very happy to see that you are doing such a stellar job on it.

TF Hunter D · 04-29-2012, 01:36 AM

Update:

Scale pics & Chest plate added

NYFUNNY07 · 06-08-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TF Hunter D

Yeah, gang. I'm still around. I'm still reading and checking out everyone's customs, and I thought I'd clock in and show one I've been working on. Remember the Veritech Fighter vehicle from Matchbox's Robotech line (or the Playmates Exo Squad reissue)? The thing was pretty cool except for one thing-it didn't transform. That is what I'm doing to this piece. In these pics, I held the pieces together with tape, just to get a dry run out of it. Upon seeing it, I needed pics. Again, not done, but I'm taking it slowly, since a replacement is rarely on ebay and when it is, it's usually for $50-$100+ BTW, I am missing the canopy, back wings, and rocket boosters for this, so if anyone here has any extra, please LMK.
Enjoy.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/DSCN0428.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/DSCN0427.jpg
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UPDATE 3-22

More WIP pics. Got hinges put on and hooked on arms. I did the arms 2 years ago, but will be reworking them with new tension pins and new plastic pieces covering the missing arm parts.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/DSCN0429.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/DSCN0431.jpg
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Update: 4-29

Slow progress, but here's an update for those who wanted scale. Here's scale with a KO "Jetfire" and a Rick Hunter figure from the Matchbox line.
Also, just got the chest plate put on

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/DSCN0434.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/DSCN0435.jpg
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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/DSCN0437.jpg

Here are two junker ones I am selling

MATCHBOX Veritech Fighter EXOSQUAD Veritech Fighter For Parts | eBay

TF Hunter D · 06-10-2012, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NYFUNNY07

Here are two junker ones I am selling

MATCHBOX Veritech Fighter EXOSQUAD Veritech Fighter For Parts | eBay

I'llbe keeping an eye on this! Thanx!

G60Force · 06-10-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NYFUNNY07

Here are two junker ones I am selling

MATCHBOX Veritech Fighter EXOSQUAD Veritech Fighter For Parts | eBay

a pm 2 the OP didn't cut it? I'm sorry if u find this offencive but I don't know what 2 think of this... sorry if I'm wrong

@ OP yeah u should deffo get them

TF Hunter D · 06-10-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by G60Force

@ OP yeah u should deffo get them

Yeah, just put a bid in.

04-07-2012, 11:30 AM	#22
Methusalen Not good enough for G1! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,768 Location: Hudson, Wi Collection Count: 150+ News Credits: 6	Are there any Macross/Robotech figures that are scaled to fit inside this Valkyrie? It'd be great to see this painted up like Roy's fighter... (Or are you planning on another pilot's valk?) And then, a comparison next to an original 1:55th transforming figure (be it Jetfire or its Macross/Robotech counterpart)! Meth's Sale Thread Junkion Exchange Feedback Thread

04-09-2012, 05:33 PM	#25
TheDevastator Decepticon Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 239 Location: Western NY Collection Count: Hundreds	I have this same Veritech fighter that I acquired years ago when cleaning up my aunt's basement. My cousins had moved away long before then so I rescued it in hopes of making it transform like you're doing. I don't think I'll ever get around to it, but it makes me very happy to see that you are doing such a stellar job on it. Cool sig pic made by REDLINE. Thanks buddy!

04-07-2012, 01:25 AM	#21
TF Hunter D Omnibot Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 218	Thanx for the comments! Have been busy with work this past week (overtime to the max), but at least I've started to rebuild the arms and replace the missing forearms and get better support posts for his joints. Hopefully, if overtime slows down, I could get the other arm worked on. So before I go, here's a pic of what the inside of the arm looks like. It shows how the fist slides in and out of the arm hole.

04-07-2012, 05:38 PM	#23
heltskelt Omnibot Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 251 Location: Southwest Miami Collection Count: I'm not gonna count'em	I've always fantasized about attempting this. I also fantasize about making the Hovertank fully transformable. I can't wait to see it finished.

04-29-2012, 01:36 AM	#26
TF Hunter D Omnibot Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 218	Update: Scale pics & Chest plate added