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  1. wm cheng
    Bit the bullet on the VF-25F Tornado pack (even though I have my old v1 - maybe I could get something for it?). It does look good. I like my VF-25G in Battroid mode and the wings just look too back heavy in that mode - the Supers would do just fine... The Tornado does look best in aircraft mode - however that Gerwalk mode is really growing on me.
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    Hasegawa all the way!!! There really is no comparison. Bandai is a real exercise in frustration for those of us who want to build a "real" model - it's simply not geared towards modelers, its more of a "snap-fit" type of kit, not really meant to be painted. Unfortunately, there were no other options for Macross Frontier and we were stuck with only Bandai kits. They are the only options if you want to transform them, but then, why wouldn't you just get the toys which are infinitely more durable for playing and transformation. The transformation process leaves gaps all over the place and sacrifices accuracy for the transformation mechanism which any single mode kit doesn't have to make concessions to. Check out my link and hear me swear my way though the dog of a kit that Bandai forced upon us... (I can't wait to get some time to start on the Hasegawas now and leave my pile of Bandais in the trash!) http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=28142 Here's my VF-25S (also Bandai) - minus the bitching throughout the build process... (can't wait for the Hasegawa version to blow this out of the water!!!) http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=38780&hl=
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    Hmm, is it a substantial improvement over the v1? I know the plane is, but what I loved about the original Tornado pack was that it hid all the deficiencies of the v1 toy - its the only v1 VF-25 I own. How much do you think I can sell as v1 with Tornado pack & super weapons pack for now-a-days with this on the horizon?
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    Thanks... those acrylic cases would be much classier than the flexible one from HLJ - I think maybe something 1/350 might deserve one of those someday...
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    Hey would this super long one fit the Bandai 1/350 Yamato? (do you have a link?)
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    Yay!! Love for the 1/48s - I still prefer my 48s over my 60s... since I mostly leave them in fighter mode all the time ;-)
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    That sucks, these cases are really reasonably priced initially. I'm surprised they won't ship anything else with them as it was such a waste of space... basically I paid EMS to ship a big box of air-filled plastic bags. Let me know if you find another retailer that might have these cases with more reasonable shipping. Gotta convince a local hobby shop to carry them.
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    Wow!!! I can't believe that's in 1/1000 - pretty cool. What Yamato modeling guide?
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    Yes, its a beautiful paint job (I don't know if I'd go that far...) but fantastic execution! I might have to try and pick up that issue if I can find it for a decent price/shipping.
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    Well, I know the panel wash they used was enamel. I had a little slight smudge leftover on mine that I cleaned up with some enamel thinner and it left the basecoat intact. My guess would be a lacquer base paint since it would adhere well to the metal hull and it seems to be really smooth like lacquer. Those are great pictures from that Model Graphix - do you know what issue or do you have any higher resolution scans of those pages? Can't wait to see how your 1/500 turns out!
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    Well, before shipping it was... I hope you managed to bundle it with other stuff. I ended up paying almost $50 for shipping it (it only cost $18). Glad you like them, I thought they were even more perfect for the Andromeda as the older stands held the ship higher so it was right in the middle of the clear box. You can cut the clear box down so its shorter and fits the lower GX-64 even more. Hey Chris, are you going to do anything to your GX-64?
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    LOVE IT!!!
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    Fantastic work so far!!! I will definitely be following with great interest. I can't believe you've polished this turd so well ;-)
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    What do you think? I hid all the Macross Vernier thrusters in the floor of the white lab and the pressurizing clean-room glass tunnel... did anyone catch it? ;-)
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    Striker was in the last batch... its already out a few months ago (before Christmas)
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    Fantastic... any word about waterslide decals to be included as well? Or if anyone is making 3rd party aftermarket waterslide decals? I know I'm probably in the minority here, but I'd gladly pay for them or for someone to make them (especially anything that is to be printed white).
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    Is it me or just really annoying when I watch a review done by someone who is obviously not a fan and don't know much about the subject...
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    Lucky you... cause I have. What I thought were some bluray deals certainly didn't end up to be that!
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    It says language: English - had it been dubbed? English subs? Again, Canadians gets screwed yet again... http://www.amazon.ca/Space-Battleship-Yamato-Movie-Blu-ray/dp/B00HXEWECI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392397688&sr=8-1&keywords=Space+Battleship+Yamato%3A+Movie (if I get it from Amazon.com - I'll be charged customs, duties, HST AND $9.95 processing fee!)
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    I really hope turns the interest into some toys or decent models!!!
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    Will they come out together to combine shipping? (at at least close enough for the HLJ warehouse to work?)
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    Actually, think they missed the boat on not lighting up the beautiful hanger bay when the door is open! Nope! When you're right, your RIGHT!!!
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    I don't think its beyond your ability... you have amazing skills judging from what I've seen so far. Go Chris Go! Can't wait to see you 1/500 build, please post when you get the chance, I'd love to see it. Yep, Kyp is definitely gettin' a kick-back from Yamato
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    I hope not! I have one of those and the panel lines are giant deep trenches... they are the same level of detail of the 1/48 - but would be way too clunky next to the fine panel lines of the current v2 1/60s. I hope its a new mold, it can be based on the transformation mechanisms that were engineered for the original VF-0s so they own the intellectual property rights for the ideas. Just tighten everything up. I'd definitely go for it.
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    Thanks! So do you stick those plates right onto your paintwork on your model?! or are they meant to me inside the the model?
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