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1/48+fp's, 1/60+fp's, 1/72, 1/2k, 1/3k,1/100 and now 1/144
MacrossJunkie replied to VF-18S Hornet's topic in Toys
I started taking some pics for comparison sake the two versions of Ozma's VF-25 as I plan to permanently keep the version 1 in armored fighter mode once I get the renewal version of the armor and will just look back at my own pics instead of having to transform that frustrating monstrosity. I knew in my head that the version 1 was crappy, but until I put the two side by side, it didn't strike me just how bad the version 1 looked or I had just forgotten. There were so many things that are just outright wrong or proportioned badly on the version 1, not to mention the lack of surface details that further helps make the renewal look awesome. Also, if you zoom in on the 2nd pic, you can see the dang crack on the v.1 that formed on the backplate coming from the right wing hinge due to the stress from the armor packs. I really hope that doesn't happen with the renewal version. -
Where did you get it from?
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I've got no idea what it is but it reminds me of one of those action figure carrying cases from the 80's that doubled as a playset.
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Lucky you! Someone might have dropped their pre-order just as you reloaded or maybe they were able to confirm a few more units. I wonder what packs they'll make available for the 25G. I'm guessing they'll do a super pack at the very least, but I hope they do a Tornado pack as I don't have one of those yet.
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The yellow on the shoulders are supposed to be brighter than the ankle area. I think they went too bright on the yellow though.
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Still way better than paying over MSRP for one. Put in my pre-order for one. Thanks very much for the notice!
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Yamato 1/3000 SDF-1 modification and paint up...
MacrossJunkie replied to wm cheng's topic in The Workshop!
That is absolutely fantastic! The decals really help a lot. I would love to use those decals too. They look perfect, but it seems the starshipmodeler site no longer has any more of those =( The other hull plating decals they have in the store don't work because they're all curved for Star Trek saucers. Anyone know if there's any place that sells a good alternative or if the starship modeler site restocks those hull plating decals from time to time? They just have amber and red. Even the purple one is gone which I was going to see if it looked any good on the darker areas. I broke down and bought the kit in one of the previous HLJ sales this year because I just couldn't find anyone who would sell me the photo etch parts or any of the other kit-only items for the toy version. These pics have really inspired me and make me want to get started on mine as soon as possible. Also, could anyone tell me what is the best/most appropriate tool for cutting out the photo-etch parts? -
Wow. I was actually thinking of painting the head lasers grey (among other things) when I got mine. Glad there is a cel that sorta backs me up on that decision. I just hope the center laser can be taken out of the head without breaking it.
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The colors on the MMM site are incorrect. I would go by the colors shown in the Chronical. Thanks! I put my pre-order in.
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I'm not sure if the latex from a glove is durable enough to be a permanent solution either since the friction could just cause it to tear and/or roll up in tiny bits. Perhaps supergluing it to the ball? I think it might still be too thick. Would sand papering the ball for added roughness and applying a layer of acrylic work?
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It's the shade of those colors that some of us have issue with. Such as the salmon color rather than an actual red and the ankles should be less yellow and more brass. In the end, I'll attempt to repaint it if the final production colors aren't as accurate as they should be, or I might take some liberties with the colors myself.
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First thing you could try is tightening the screw in the back of the intake area of the leg.
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Hmm, if it is a NMC in the background at all, the red, white, yellow and blue colors on it lead me to believe it's 7 instead of Frontier.
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The armor caused a split in the plastic in the corner of the right wing hinge on mine due to stress caused by being pulled tightly by the peg under the wing inserted into the leg armor. Other people had other issues with theirs including the plastic just disintegrating outright in many places.
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Someone let me know when it comes up on HLJ. I'm afraid the legs could disintegrate on this one like my VF-19S, and HLJ being the only place that will help me with those sort of problems, makes it the only place I can buy it from.
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1/48+fp's, 1/60+fp's, 1/72, 1/2k, 1/3k,1/100 and now 1/144
MacrossJunkie replied to VF-18S Hornet's topic in Toys
I got around to flat coating my YF-29 so that it looks consistent with the other two. I wish the super pack release for the VF-171EX wasn't so far off. It just doesn't look right without the anti-vajra weaponry. Alto's VFs again, but in battroid mode this time. -
Nice. Thanks for the comparison pics. Such a difference it makes when the hips aren't so close to the bottom of the chest that it looks like it has no torso. I'm trying to decide if I should keep my version 1. If I do, I think I'll leave as it currently is in fighter mode and have the renewal displayed in battroid. The version 1 looks passable in fighter mode with the armor packs on, but that's about it.
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Ignoring the colors used, it looks pretty good. I'm going to have to attempt to repaint the stripes, head lasers and the ankle collars. The chosen colors are just plain hideous and wrong.
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Yeah, the first version had the landing gears built into the leg armor as well.
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Ah, I didn't think it was even a concern in battroid mode. It's not something I worry about, even on the version 1.
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But unlike the version 1, the renewals have the backplate support piece built in (which also has the clip to hold the gunpod between the legs in GERWALK mode) which should help.
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1/48+fp's, 1/60+fp's, 1/72, 1/2k, 1/3k,1/100 and now 1/144
MacrossJunkie replied to VF-18S Hornet's topic in Toys
I had a bottom fed Paasche VL before the Talon which I lost during my move. The included metal cup was easily spilled as well due to the tilted angle and no included cap. The Talon fortunately came with one, although I never really used it. I just put in as much as a pipette will extract with one squeeze, whether it's paint or Future. It's enough for about 20-30 seconds of continuous spraying at 15psi. I drop in more as needed and I would have to be flinging the airbrush around to be able to spill that small amount. The pipettes really helps me cut down on mess and paint waste. This is what I have and it was well worth it: Pipette 100 pack. Anyway, this is all way off topic, so time to put it back on the rails. How about Gamlin's VFs together? -
I can't say I like the shade of yellow and red they used there. I wish it was closer to the colors depicted in the macross chronicle mechanic sheet where the red was a deeper red and the yellow is closer to a brass color. I might have to attempt to repaint mine when I get it unless they fix the colors before it goes to production.
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I must have really lucked out on mine because the pins have never once fallen out during transformation. They are actually hard to pull out of mine. I bent a fingernail trying to pop one out, it was that tight. The parts that I keep accidentally knocking off are those stupid chest guns. I've knocked off one of the front landing gear bay doors once or twice and I've accidentally pulled a shoulder off once during transformation. Those pins however will not budge without effort.
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I have to agree with all the above as well. It's not really something that can be played with like an action figure. Also the transformation can be tricky in some parts, particularly for a young child. Heck, I still have to struggle to get the legs detached/attached to/from fighter mode at times or get the panel that covers the T-bar connectors positioned just right when putting it into battroid mode.