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The landing gear should be white. Ask David H. he's the fighter guru around these parts.

The desing is realisic, the reason why it seems impossible is because we see so many different versions of the VF-1D that we don't know what to believe. Instead of focusing on the Hasegawa type or the Yamato version it is always best to reflect on the original lineart. I know it has so many discrepancies that it is hard to tell what is going on and how things work, but if you really try hard enough and look closely you can see that the answers have always been there. Interpreting the VF-1D is hard but not impossible, it just depends on how you look at it and what you want; perfect battroid, perfect fighter, or perfect GERWALK, the answer and choice is yours. Eventhough, Yamato and Hasegawa have given us their versions, I must regretfully state they are both very incorrect. Seeing as how Yamato attempted to work backwards from a two seater to a one seater you can still see how the attempt has failed and would have been best if they had worked the version out the other way around. And in being so it has also changed the original concept of our beloved VF-1A/S/J. This VF-1D is okay, but far from what it should have been. Nice attempt, but still failed. Thanks, Yamato.

I'd rather pony up the money to Kurt and have him do both. IMHO his skills to customize are very impressive. Yamato, blegh.

Hot Damn!! You had me at, hello. Awesome job!

WOW! Awesome job, Ron! It was great meeting you at the Con Congratulations, Macrossman, great set up.

I've already got one and to be honest with you I'm really not fond of it. I just got it because I want to display my 1/60's together, but more likely than not I will probably just use this new 1S Roy and (the up and coing) 1A Hikaru and combine them to make a 1S Hikaru Strike and customize the remainder of the parts. I agree, it is a GREAT time to be a Macross Fan.

I hope there's a Yamato looky-loo viewing this thread and thinking "Damn, there's still another way we can milk these MW dudes!!! All it takes is to re-release all that we've done in the past and re-scale everything to 1/100!!!" If not, then Graham should tell Yamato to wake up. *Note to Yamato: Quit wasting time and money on ridiculous Macross items like a new 1/60 V.2 line, those ugly 1/200's, or the G-Nu stuff. It's all about perfect transformation 1/100's. Plus if you can pull it off better than everyone else, you would totally stick it to HG/Toynami and Bandai. Oh yeah, and make a decent 1/100 MKII Monster while you're at it!! Think about it.

I think it's going to be the russian Weapon X known as Omega Red.

Post some pics, this would definitely help. Get a picture of the landing gear bay interior.

There actually is a difference. All the GBP-1S "chairs" (refering to all versions) I own attach better than that of the Super Strike Packs. Also the sculpts between the two are slightly different.

There was a re-release not too long ago. It came out about the same time the 1/48 WS Roy was released. Keep an eye out you can still find some at decent prices.

I soooooo want the Pan figure!!!! I've been wanting all the characters ever since I saw the movie.

I just hope this isn't another smoke an mirror trick like Toynami has always pulled in the past. Abracadabr....... ......2025 ahhhhh

Here is are a few pics I took at this year. My favorites were Rob's TH & Exo's Konig Monster SMS Variant. Here's the Customs Contest table and the cake as well. Thanks to all involved for putting a great con together. I swear these cons get better, year after year.

The head could have fallen off during packaging. From all the protoype pics, there has never been a designated screw to retain the head in place. Can someone post a pic?

If you went to this year's con, you would have thought twice before making that statement.

How about pics? The problem could stem from two things: 1. Weak screw tension. 2. Nub on the black lock is worn or warped.

That looks great! Hope this first custom isn't your're last. Keep it up!

Nice Kit!! See being patient pays handsomely. Nice to see a kit in grey.

I'll take take five. At least we know this will go towards a good cause and the sketch will go to a good home. MINE, MINE, MINE, MINE, MINE!!!!!

dnd - Nothing like this has occured nor am I stating or implying this is anything like what I have created. This is completely Yamato's interpretation of the VF-1D, based on their ability to go off ambiguous line-art. QuinJester - Thanks for looking out. Let's all keep calm and be civil while were at it.

You can't go wrong at that price.

Another thing to note on the 1/60 is the chest. The hump will be much longer and nowhere near the lineart references. I really wish Yamato would have designed this new 1/60 as a ONE seater platform. It's not like Graham doesn't have pics of what should be done to make it work properly, as a two seater.

The only way you could make the cockpit accomodate two pilots is by elongating the canopy forward just behind the antiglare sheild and back to where the hinge on the a standard VF-1 would be. Believe me it works this way.

And kiss your wallet goodbye! Congrats!