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I would agree that the price should've been lower. Around 3000yen IMHO. 3500yen at most. 2000yen I think is a bit unreasonable as not even the tiny 1/200 HCMPro Gundams cost that low. This IMHO was the biggest failure of the toy. I could live with the other issues. A simple tab to fix the lower legs into correct position would've improved fighter mode significantly. Since there is no tab, I'm forced to use superglue and permanently lock the toy in fighter mode. orz

I can't argue with all the complaints regarding this toy. Yet, despite all the problems, I'm still buying them. Mainly for the 2 reasons of scale size and convenience of not having to build it like the 1/72 kit. Just a few simple fixes by Bandai could make this toy a lot better. I'm hoping Bandai is taking down notes and learning from these first releases.

I use Testors/Model Master enamels. Mainly because it's the easiest to acquire here in the states and because it works decently as a brushing painting paint (I don't have an airbrush and likely won't have one for the foreseeable future). Also tends to be compatible with Testor's own Dullcote clear coat lacquer.

There's been some comments from Japan stating that the reissue Alto has better paint application.

I don't have the Ozma kit. If someone posts a scan of the color guide, I'll do it.

Okay, here it is. The translation of the paint color guide of Bandai's Alto VF-25 - Starting from left side 1st ROW WHITE COLOR PART OF MAIN BODY White (100%) + neutral gray (small amount) + clear gray (small amount) BLACK COLOR PART OF MAIN BODY Black (100%) RED COLOR PART OF MAIN BODY Shine red (60%) + Orange (40%) + White (small amount) 2nd ROW BLUE-GRAY COLOR PART OF FRAME Neutral gray (95%) + Midnight blue (5%) DARK GRAY COLOR PART OF NECK AREA , KNIFE HANDLE Dark gray (100%) BROWN COLOR SECTION OF ANKLE Khaki (45%) + Olive drab (45%) + Dark gray (10%) 3rd ROW PURPLE COLOR PART OF GUNPOD Violet (90%) + Neutral gray (10%) BROWN COLOR PART OF GUNPOD Red-Brown (80%) + Neutral gray (15%) + Tire black (5%) GREEN COLOR PART OF GUNPOD Flourescent green (100%) 4th ROW CREAM YELLOW COLOR PART OF WING ROOTS White (60%) + Cream yellow (40%) GRAY COLOR PART OF HEAD, COCKPIT, KNIFE Neutral gray (100%) BLUE-GRAY COLOR PART OF COCKPIT RLM Gray 75 (90%) + Violet (10%) 5th ROW CLEAR GREEN COLOR PART OF HEAD Clear green (100%) LIGHT GRAY COLOR PART OF KNIFE BLADE Gull gray (100%) CLEAR PURPLE COLOR PART OF CANOPY, ALTO’S VISOR Clear blue (25%) + Clear red (20%) + Clear (55%) 6th ROW WHITE COLOR PART OF ALTO White (100%) + Violet (small amount) BLUE COLOR PART OF ALTO Violet (95%) + Cobalt blue (5%) GRAY COLOR PART OF ALTO RLM Dark Gray 74 (100%) 7th ROW RED COLOR PART OF ALTO Shine Red (60%) + Pink (40%) + Violet (small amount) YELLOW COLOR PART OF ALTO Yellow (100%)

I think someone translated late this a little while back. If not, I could do it. I could post up the translation later tonight if needed.

Regult - Since you live in HK, the most popular clear coat used over there in Asia is Gunze's Top Coat (both gloss and flat versions available as spray cans). Gunze's Top Coat is acrylic based so it won't affect any paint underneath (including Gundam marker).

I'm not angry or worried. Give it some time. I suspect we'll get a pre-built one in the near future. At double cost ofcourse.

http://www.yamato-toys.com/ec/items/detail.php?gid=1352 1/60 Fan Racer model kit. Cost: 3,000 yen Notes: Special limited edition release. 1000 pieces only. Available for pre-order for Yamato fan club members only. Will be sold at Shizuoka Hobby Show. Whatever left over from pre-orders and Shizuoka HS will be sold on Yamato online shop starting June 1st.

Model kit. Special limited edition release. 1000 pieces only. Available for pre-order for Yamato fan club members only. Will be sold at Shizuoka Hobby Show. Whatever left over from pre-orders and Shizuoka HS will be sold on Yamato online shop starting June 1st.

Just unconfirmed speculation. Let's see what answers Graham gets. Even if it's M7 Dynamite only, there's still a good number of Valks there. I see Space Whale Blood color vers. VF-19P for the future.

I wonder if they're considering releasing that clear version of the DX...

I've read some comments from Japanese sites that Yamato has the gotten the rights to only "Macross 7 Dynamite". And that they were able to do so because it's an OAV (whose terms and conditions were separate and different from that of the TV series).

Yes, it is the 1/200 Takara.

Slightly better pics. Next to Gundam Mk.II In formation with Takara gashapon F-4 Phantom of same scale

Here's one from me. Sorry for the poor pic.

Thank you to both for the advice and comments. I was worried that white primer wasn't "strong enough" to cover red or blue plastic.

Can I simply use white primer to change the red plastic color of Gunpla to white? Or should I start with gray primer and then cover that with white paint? I'm wondering if it would be easier if I use white primer. Advice appreciated.

Did someone mention they wanted real-life whores that dress likes Macross girls? Yes, it's a pron video. No, I won't tell you where to get it.

I'd like to think that Yamato is returning to the 1/72 scale. Or perhaps redoing that 1/100 VF-0. But I'd sooner believe in Yamato doing a VF-25.

The VF-4 will happen. It's just a matter of time. It's not only MW's most requested, it's also oft requested by many Japanese fans. Wild guess at the mystery 1/60 PT Valk mentioned by Graham -> VF-9. Only because Kawamori said he said he wanted to see a PT toy of it.

Again, there was no F-14C Tomcat. It was never built. Please read this page: http://www.f-14association.com/history.htm

Suggestions - 1. Clean and wash your desk and everything on it. 2. Inspect the chair you're sitting on. The filling in the cushion or any cloth covering could be a problem. 3. Clean/vacume the floor 4. If you've got pets, check for fleas and wash them too.

Maybe. It could be that Yamato is circumventing the rules a bit by not specifically attaching a Mac7 character (ie. Gamlin) to the VF-22. We'll see if they specifically called it a "Gamlin type" or not. Or It could be that Bandai is allowing Yamato to go ahead with Macross 7 Valkyries so long as it doesn't impede their own plans. This kind of thing happens quite often in business (esp. it seems, between Japanese companies)