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STAR WARS Merchandise Episode - 2
wm cheng replied to Black Valkyrie's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
I think 308bits has done some 1/144 Falcon replacement parts including a original Trilogy round dish for this kit. I just don't know if I can just add LEDs to the existing system of 2 watch batteries, there are some resistors wired in too - I guess it wouldn't hurt to find out - I'd like to use the fiber optics to run the red marker lights... -
STAR WARS Merchandise Episode - 2
wm cheng replied to Black Valkyrie's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Thanks, I knew about this one, kinda pricey for only 4 LEDs - there's a UK one that has more lights, but nothing that includes the cockpit, gunwells, front mandibles, landing lights, red marker lights, ramp and engines (is that too much to ask for in 1/144 ) -
Hey, we're twinies... that looks EXACTLY like my VF-4, even down to the paint scheme, pencil post-shading and tiny data stenciling decals. It looks amazing (if I do say so myself ) Great job Lolicon.
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STAR WARS Merchandise Episode - 2
wm cheng replied to Black Valkyrie's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Nice!!! The A-Wing and Bomber are definite for me, planning on even getting the 1/144 MF even though I already have the FM 1/72 (good to practice on). Too bad there aren't enough aftermarket stuff for the smaller 1/144 kit yet (especially a lighting kit) -
Shirley Bassey all the way!!! She even sounds more amazing now in her twilight years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eszhV1M3Dk8
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I'm hoping its not too far back. Some of the more recent Valkyrie designs seem to have them too far back and looks awkward, same with having the front nose gear too far forward too. It would be nice to have them in a semi realistic location so I can again display my toys with the gears down instead of relying on the stand (which is all my Frontier Valks).
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Ah thanks! I do love that design.
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Beautiful, is it a kit or a toy? Its pretty nice if its a toy, what brand and scale? I'd like to have something like that too - always loved the futuristic design and being called a Valkyrie just adds to it in my collection.
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Yes, this really is the jewel of my collection (along with the 1/3000 SDF-1). I think this represents the pinnacle of Yamato engineering and have yet to be surpassed by Arcadia. To anyone that doesn't have one of these, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it - just phenomenal! (and your shots Saburo does it justice!)
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How about this one... http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=35120&p=1198988 These Arcadias are getting to be too much work to look acceptable in my display...
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Darn it... missed it (by quite a bit) - but when its discounted, I might bite again just because its the VF-0S. Thanks for posting deals when you find them.
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Simply beautiful Lolicon... glad you're putting the decals up - such an improvement. Argh... making it hard for me to resist.
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I find it funny that most of the people that bash the Bandai one doesn't even own that one - how can you make an informed opinion without having it in hand?! (I know, this IS the internet ) Also a key point for me is that the Bandai one is not only superior (IMHO) or even if you consider it even but different or even slightly less - it costs substantially less (almost 50% less for me) - which demonstrates what can be done at the lower price-point. I just felt gauged by Arcadia which adds to the sense of dissatisfaction.
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I'd bite for that amount if it was the VF-0S (even with Arcadia's track record with me). Here's to hoping... (however it might be only the VF-0A as its a recognized flaw the VF-0S doesn't have any so far right?)
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Definitely the Bandai one all the way if we're talking about fighter mode only. Its the sleekest (IMHO). The Arcadia one has too much of a downward point to the nose and the swan neck is just too exaggerated for an aircraft and that damn thick block at the air intake. Not to mention the exorbitant price tag, total lack of the most minimalist of tampo printing, overly complicated transformation that isn't even satisfying (but feels like I'm breaking it!), weak ankles, stupid wing/arm mechanism for fast mode, and WTF with no stand included, just an adapter nonsense. It's so blank it just looks half-assed and uncompleted next to the incredible amount of molded details all over the Bandai 19 Advanced (even in areas that you'd never see unless you were transforming it). Don't even get me talking about the pose ability in Battroid mode. I'd gladly sell mine if I didn't put so much effort and so many hours into it to make it look remotely pass-able in my collection. I guess you know which camp I belong too
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Any english subs?
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$100 less and more tampo then it would be a done deal!
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Thanks for the heads up - sooooo tempting.... but after our really low dollar, shipping, customs and duties, that's still over $400cdn! If I didn't feel so burned by Arcadia twice before, I might just bite - argh.
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STAR WARS Merchandise Episode - 2
wm cheng replied to Black Valkyrie's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
WTF?! I was so looking forward to this. EXACTLY - you took the thoughts right out of my mind!!! Thanks Chris, I never even knew about this toy - I just might have to pick up one myself to hold me over. I love the design, just never got my hand on one of the decent resin ones over the years and now I have no time to build it anyways. -
1/48+fp's, 1/60+fp's, 1/72, 1/2k, 1/3k,1/100 and now 1/144
wm cheng replied to VF-18S Hornet's topic in Toys
I still love the 1/48 scale for their aircraft proportions! -
Suicide Squad, in theaters Aug. 5, 2016
wm cheng replied to azrael's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Glad you guys like it - look for Macross thingys in it -
So is there a full first episode available?! Or do you guys just mean the trailer?
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WOW!!! Amazing.. fantastic work. I absolutely love the little windowed control area within the bay. And bravo and congrats for being able to sneak away anytime with a new baby girl... aren't girls just the best, you'll find out in a few years when she becomes "Daddy's girl" and it'll make you forget all about Macross ...it happened to me (she's got me wrapped around her little fingers)! - now I'm just barely keeping up to date, but hardly building anymore - there will be plenty time for that when they become teenagers and we're not cool anymore It's great that you have yours completely vertical, mine was on an angle off horizontal and has now sagged under the weight so that its pretty much horizontal now (even with that brass tube inside).
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I haven't seen those - thanks!!! Hope they add clear plastic bits to the forward red sensors and the purple (fold?) crystals. Hope they open up the back of the legs for those drones. Hope they tampo all the markings on (that's a lot of paint app). Can't wait!
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Wow! That back kibble just gets bigger and bigger it seems - there's no attempt to even folded it all into itself or get it out of the way... love the fighter mode though.