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There are quite a few differences in detail and proportions between the Hasegawa, Yellow Sub (now hobby base), and Yamato versions.

I built the Yellow Sub version a long time ago and loved it's detail. Have the Yamato build version but not built it yet but have peaked at it and think it's detail is better than the Yellow Subs.

Having seen the Hasegawa version pictures, I think Yamato and Yellow Sub have more detail and have more of an "Anime" look to them while the Hasegawa has a more of a "technical" look.

Having said that, the Hasegawa allows me to purchase many kits for the what I paid for just one of the others so I can play and not worry so much about messing up while buying more to replace if I need to without them selling out so fast, and it's plastic! Easier to mod (think lighting), and will also allow some of our favorites to give us some PE and maybe even some other details/upgrades.

Some good comparison points between all three are the shoulders and knees.

Here are some links to compare all three

Yellow Sub (couldn't find a better link, maybe someone can supply one that has closer pics with more detail)

Hasegawa

And the link from Chas for Yamato's version

Wish I had thought of doing that. Many a time I cast a rtv mold for a one time casting.

I had tried a generic silicone you get from a do it yourself store one time, but it was too flexible, then tried to use plaster to strengthen the outside, didn't go well either.

I am definitely gonna have to try your idea next time.

Hey Mickyg, Here is the link to the stuff I was thinking about originally http://www.composimold.com/ that the plastimake reminded me of.

Thought they were the same when I first saw the linked material.

But, as a kid I would melt my mom's large candles (and get in some trouble when I was caught) and re-work it to make things as it cooled. and would re-use it over and over.

The wax from the candles back then were soft though unless it was really really cold. Hence why I think the plastimake looks like a wax type of material.

Wasn't trying to say that either is a wax, only how the plastimake resembles wax.

I read a review article in FSM (Fine Scale Modeler) on this stuff and he used it successfully to resin recast, one of the storage wings pods from a model. It was not a perfect cast but it worked just fine for him for what he needed.

I will see if I can find the article on online and post it.

EDIT: This is not the same stuff I was thinking. Thought it was the re-usable molding material I saw in the article in FSM, whereas this is a "resin" replacement. This stuff looks more like a special kind of wax.

Hopefully you will let us all know when you are ready to take some orders

I have some and have never had issues with them but I used them only for my YF-19/21 and VF-22's.

For those people that have issues, could the silicone tips be taken off and replaced with a pencil eraser? A small slice from one with some super glue or epoxy to hold it to the tip of the acrylic rods?

I personally want a YF-21/VF-22 2.0, but I don't see it happening.

My 0.02$ is that usually with a buyout/restructuring they will continue with any plans the company had and then go the way of doing what they want. So if Yamato had already did what they wanted with the macross line then we probably wont see any re-issues or new releases. There is always hope though as the VF-4 was a limited yet quick sellout as well as the VE-1.

After talking to Mike, he said I can do missiles and landing gear. I need to know who wants them.

Missile Package would include:

12 missiles

4 pylons (3 missiles each)

Later Landing Gear Package: modeled directly from the 1/48 kit

rear landing gear: box, gear, wheel, 2-3 doors

front landing gear box, gear, wheel, 2-3 doors

Who wants them?

-THOR

Count me in for a set of both.

Man, can't wait to be able to get one!

Wanted:

TRU US Masterpiece Grimlock.

Loose is fine as long as complete!

They still had some here where I am at a couple of weeks ago. Did you want me to check to see if they still had one here? Message me if you do.

Yes I do have the 1/72 already but not the 1/48 kit. Is the quality of the Hasegawa 1/48 really not that great??? You are also right about the price on ebay -it is quite pricy that's why I'm checking out if I can get it here on MW.

I've not even opened up my 1/48 Hasegawa kit yet, so I can not say how well the detail is, but I have not heard a bad thing about them either. So far as the 1/48 Club M resin kit, I have not inspected it in great detail so I can not speak of how well the detail is on it either.

The 1/72 Club M resin kits are cool because they come with weapons, while the Hasegawa kit does not.

Where can I get that X-9???

That looks like the limited run resin kit from one of the wonder festivals.

The kit currently on that search for ebay is (to me) quite a bit on the expensive side. You could most likely get one for half that price from some one here on MW if you really wanted one.

I noticed you have the hase 1/72 kit listed.

Going to assume you have the 1/48 hase kit(s). If not, I would say head over to the Starship Modeler store and pick one up.

And you can't t forget the resin kits.

There are 1/72 and 1/48 versions out there as well. you can find the 1/72's on ebay, but finding a 1/48 can be tough. I have been lucky enough to have an original (and a recast, but trust me, the quality is not worth it).

I was browsing some sites on modeling and come across this, it was posted on mecha9.com I have no idea if anyone has ever posted this, im a newbie here.

But if you go about 1/3 of the way into the video, it has Kawamori building a transformable VF-25 Lego.

It then goes onto showing how he turned it into his design for the 25.

Quite interesting.

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Hey.

I've decided to *finally* pick these two toys up.

New, used. With or without the box. Just want the toy to be complete. In good shape. And with the stickers (decals) sheet.

Wanted to see if anyone had one here for sale/trade.

Pics:

http://www.collectiondx.com/toy_review/robot_toy/yf_19_prototype_unit_no_4_double_nuts

The review above is for the 19 Double Nuts, but there are several pics of the VF-11 I am looking for in there as well.

Thanks all.

Try hk collectibles

https://www.hkcollectibles.com/10-macross-robotech-1-60?n=50&orderby=quantity&orderway=desc&id_category=10

I just ordered from him this week.