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I didn't make this. I stumbled upon it while looking at some Gundam models. http://www.modelers-...id=10687&cid=40 I'm kind of surprised there isn't a dedicated thread for inspirational Macross models/customs...

Just cancelled my preorder with BBTS...

The reason for the height difference in that particular picture is because the ankles on the VF-27 are not extended as they should be and there is no swing bar in the hip section like all the VF-25 renewal versions. ***EDIT*** If Bandai just releases exclusive hip-part and hand supplement parts for the VF-27 it would be one of the best valks out there because that's all the VF-27 really needs.

I'm guessing a Ver 2 release with thicker legs! LOL... okay bad joke.

Nice! Got my order in.

I think all Bandai would have to do is just create/sell a supplement set for the VF-27 (crotch section, metal swing bar, new hands) and I'm pretty sure this would suffice, since the only mode that is off really is the Battroid mode.

I don't have the VF-19Kai, but yes it appears that the VF-19S does have the notches in the diecast back section for the canards.

Nice find, but with a service surcharge of 2,500 yen for an item that is about 15,000 yen it comes out to more than 210+$ US prior to shipping.

Unfortunately, I never dealt with Otacute before. I placed an order hoping they could fill it and since they didn't charge upfront I didn't mind. If they don't fill it then I guess I won't have to worry about doing a nice repaint of the YF-29 (I have plenty of Gundam models on my backlog, lol).

I got an order the first time around for the YF-29 from amiami and placed a pre-order with Otacute for a slightly inflated price for a 2nd. I'm planning on repainting one of the YF-29s with Alclad II lacquers. Unfortunately I missed out on the VF-25F and S reissues, yet I pre-ordered a fast pack set for Alto with nano, lol. Luckily, I got an order in for the VF-171EX last night through AnimeExport. I think the reason AmiAmi is selling out so fast is probably because Japan residents use them as well. Aside from that a 26% discount is huge compared to all the other sites. Apparently, AmiAmi is suppose to be monitoring purchases for the VF-171EX for duplicates... that probably explains the short three minute window opening 15 minutes later after it sold out in five minutes and possibly again a few hours later. I like AmiAmi... I ordered my two VF-19S from them. They have excellent prices, their shipping is great because they pack everything extremely well. They're my first choice as I'm pretty much sure its the same with many other people. I've had issues with HLJ in the past where I've orders only to find that they used minimal packing materials and were easily damaged. Their response to me about the issue was basically... if I didn't like the way they ship to go shop elsewhere. I keep forgetting about 1999.co.jp and Anime Export. They are the last ones I would usually check, but I've dealt with them in the past and had good view points with them.

Filing a dispute is only up to 45 days. Not sure if this applies for ebay transactions as well.

Well... if Bandai's definition of milking the mold is like what they did with the VF-27 (tamashii exclusive for the green one)... then I guess it's going to have some more people happy/pissed, lol.

The way scalpers are going... Bandai should produce more. Let the Scalpers get stuck with the overstock for buying everything out, lol.

DONE! Not complaining! Was crying though, lol. It beats Ishop2go's price.

Don't feel too bad about the how the high res pics on HS make you want the VF-171EX more. It actually already shows a flaw in their resin/prototype design. There's a crack on the left forearm: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10178529a2/20/2. If it's not corrected in the final version... it will eventually show up stress marks in the same area.

Just noticed... its about the same price as Yamato's VF-17D, lol.

Agreed! That's a tough one to beat, lol.

Yea... it looks 'fine', but not $300 fine. Currently for some reason it reminds me of a helmetless Robocop: ***EDIT*** Sorry forgot to add... 'plenty of fivehead (forehead+1)', maybe sixhead depending how much you add to the math, lol.

Okay... I apologize for using Kurisama, Rejavi, and GGemini's pics, but for good reference and cause. I agree that the VF-17D's head looks a bit weird... Yamato could at least follow some of the relative line art aspects. Such as the areas marked in their respective colors. Green: this piece should be one and not two separate pieces. I know Yamato's current method makes the engineering/assembly process easier, but at least they can taper down the top of the sides on the green section. Not where it currently stands on their wonderfestival display. It shouldn't go above the head turret base. Blue: Possibly the revised shape of the top (gray) part of the head. In conjunction with the magenta section. Magenta: I feel that the top (gray) part of the head shouldn't extend all the way out to the back edge. Close, but not exact. Refer to the line art for a better idea. Red: Agreeing with everyone else here... the sensor should be transparent, at least not something so bright, or even a bit smaller. The visor should be taller... extended in the vertical directions. Teal: Yes, the lines should be re-positioned. And yes... the illustration sucks (it looks more like a clown than ever!). I'm still new at using a wacom tablet. The pic is just for a general idea of how much more accurate the head can be to the line art using the actual reference points which feature the VF-17S' icon head.

The color match will always be off when comparing plastic to painted parts. However, Yamato's color matching is far better than Bandai's... lol. *EDIT* The color is a tiny bit off for the Blazer valk as well. But barely noticeable unless you're seriously gawking at it.

Sorry I know this isn't macross related, but I just share. Nothing special here... I just wanted to psych myself up with a nice Gundam kit before building the Sinanju and the FA Unicorn. I didn't want to start working on a kit that I didn't like as much and end up not finishing, but I began to feel that way when working on this kit because of the issues I encountered. However, while working on the MG Unicorn OVA kit I encountered plenty of key points which I need to remember when attempting future projects. I've used the following for painting the Unicorn OVA kit: If anything is not noted 'Spray' then it was airbrushed at 17psi. Outer: Krylon Fusion Flat White Spray Tamiya Pearl White (TS-45) Spray Booster pack/Feet: A 4:1 mix ratio of: Testor's MM Arctic Blue Metallic (2702), Testor's MM Stop Light Red Metallic (2724) Inner Frame: Krylon Fusion Flat Black Spray Testor's MM Graphite Metallic (2717) Psycho Frame: Tamiya Clear Red (X-27) Weapons: Mix of: Testor's MM Navy Gloss Gray FS16081 (1791), Testor's MM Graphite Metallic (2717), Testor's MM Black Metallic (2713) Sorry I can't recall the ratio... I just mixed until I found something appealing, lol. Ammo/Energy Packs: Mix of: Testor's MM Artic Blue Metallic (2702), Testor's MM Navy Gloss Gray FS16081 (1791), and maybe some Testor's MM Black Metallic (2713) Sorry I can't recall the ratio... I just mixed until I found something appealing, lol. Thrusters: Alclad Gloss Black Alclad II Chrome I'm still learning how to chrome with Alclad. Things which still need to be done: Order some water based decals/rub on decals. The set I used actually came off while I was working on other parts... that was really discouraging. Thus the main reason why this project is still a WIP, lol. More panel lining and then a top coat (because morphing/transforming the kit requires some handling). Issues which I've encountered that I need to remember for future projects: * Wash all parts before cutting. * Use better files. The set I used for this project were pretty skewed (not straight) and really did a horrible job by doing more damage rather than taking down the nubs. I practically became discouraged with using the files and thus ended up with the crappy nub removal job you see in the pics. I actually had some nice Tamiya files which I completely forgot I had, so I will be using those for future projects. * Using acetone for the white/outer parts was pretty effective because it was faster than sanding each part down with 1200 grit, but sanding would probably achieve a better finish. This worked with the weapons, energy packs, booster pack/feet. However, I did the dumb thing of using the acetone for the energy packs while connecting all 16 of them together... only to find out that they were all stuck together because the excess acetone that seeped between the pieces fused them together, lol. * DO NOT USE ACETONE FOR THE INNER FRAME! I tested this out on the tree for the inner frame parts and for some odd reason the acetone actually had the reverse effect than desired. The acetone ended up giving the inner frame parts a glossy finish instead of dulling out the surface (like the white/outer parts). * Settle on a base color before re-priming parts, or sand them down. I ended up priming the blue pieces with Krylon Fusion Flat Black, then used Krylon Fusion Flat White because I found out that the Blue/Red mix resulted in a brighter finish than using Flat Black. However, because I primed it twice there was a heavy layer of paint which ended up with a slight orange peel effect. * I have to build kits in a proper order: wash, cut, putty/sand, rinse/wash, prime, paint, panel line, decal, topcoat, and then handle. In this project I did everything in a forward/backwards order * Because of what I've been reading here on gundam-eclipse forums about paint sets I must start a collection of Mr. Color paints/Plamo colors enamels/laquers. I believe I'm done using Acrylics and Testor! Their finishes damage too easily. Unfortunately I'm still learning how to use a DSLR, so the Pearl White nor any of the other colors didn't really turn out too well. The Blue for the Booster pack/Feet actually looks more purple-ish in person.

I thought Graham verified that it will be a completed toy: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=36074&view=findpost&p=947133

Really...? Are the VF-25F and S being released with their fast packs as bundles? Sorry I can't read Japanese, lol.

I was wondering the same thing two weeks ago and did a search. Here you go Reivaj: http://archive-scans.blogspot.com/2011/11/variable-fighter-master-file-vf-19.html

Wow... Gamlin is looking pretty detailed.