Extra Large Mumma Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 The VF-0's arms are small not because of bad design from Yamato. It's just the way Kawamori designed them. You can see the small arms in many scenes in the Macross Zero anime. I don't have problem with small arms as long as they don't break off due to gravity one day. If anyone notices the VF-2SS, the arms there are small as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Arms Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 (edited) I had a chance to transform my VF-0s and mine has some of the aforementioned issues. One of the knee joints is lose and so is one of the arm joints as well. Another problem that Yamato should fix in the future is the flap that is attached to the backpack that swings down when transformed to battroid mode. Mine was bent coming out of the box, and the endpoints that hold it in place are already showing signs of wear. You can see stress marks on it. This part also shows signs of stress in the instruction manual on page 06 panel 05. SO be very careful with this part. Edited May 6, 2006 by Golden Arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 (edited) The VF-0 has skinny upper arms in the anime and lineart. As you can see Graham has admitted the VF0 has skinny arms just like VF11. Kawamori is making the mecha weaker as he ages. Future robots will be skinnier and skinnier until they become like an eva. I'm only half joking. I miss the blocky 80s robots. I hope the joints can withstand the fatsuit. Edited May 6, 2006 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggydog Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 yeah, how dare people ask for confirmation on such claims. Considering, that one of the claims that the gunpod had no clearance in fighter mode was based on incorrect transformation and all... 396781[/snapback] How do you photographically confirm the magnet polarity being reversed, genius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 yeah, how dare people ask for confirmation on such claims. Considering, that one of the claims that the gunpod had no clearance in fighter mode was based on incorrect transformation and all... 396781[/snapback] How do you photographically confirm the magnet polarity being reversed, genius? 397313[/snapback] Well, a misaligned FP on the leg shot would do it, wouldn't it? jackass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Wow those panel lines look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 wah....who did that? oh i like the second pic that roy is sleeping on his tilted seat after getting drunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 no they dont. j/k anyway, is it just me or the white is a bit yellowish..? aaajin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 that's the color. its not pure white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Nopes that's the actual color of the VF0S, a beige skin tone rather than a greyish white seen on that of the VF-1. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowe Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 (edited) I think that slight-cream white suits the VF-0S alot, makes it stand out from the 1/48. I like it. Edited May 7, 2006 by Mowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDomino Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 My review is up at Robot-Japan. VF-0S Review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Good review. Looks good panel lined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Wow, it does look good panel lined! What is the best way to do this...since it is a toy? Would Tempera (Spelling) water based paints work well, since it just uses easy water clean up. I haven't customized or wheathered any of my Yamato valks....too scared.....and I wasn't sure how to "treat" them. Sorry if this is off topic, just those panel lined 0's look really good. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I'm just going to use a pencil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 yeah, how dare people ask for confirmation on such claims. Considering, that one of the claims that the gunpod had no clearance in fighter mode was based on incorrect transformation and all... 396781[/snapback] How do you photographically confirm the magnet polarity being reversed, genius? 397313[/snapback] You could post a short video showing the magnets repelling ecah other. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I really like the look of that fighter with the panel lines but honestly, something like this just looks naked without some decals and weathering.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDomino Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) Wow, it does look good panel lined! What is the best way to do this...since it is a toy? Would Tempera (Spelling) water based paints work well, since it just uses easy water clean up. I haven't customized or wheathered any of my Yamato valks....too scared.....and I wasn't sure how to "treat" them. Sorry if this is off topic, just those panel lined 0's look really good. Chris 397459[/snapback] I used a gray Gundam marker (GM21), alcohol and cotton swabs. Paint the line (in the groove of the plastic) and go over it with the alcohol swab immediately to thin out the paint and wipe off the ecxess paint. The only paint left should be in the groove. I really like the look of that fighter with the panel lines but honestly, something like this just looks naked without some decals and weathering.... The plan is to decal it up but I'm waiting for custom waterslide decals this place is so famous for... Wonder if the Anasazi 1/48 decals will work for this one? I won't go as far as weathering it since I prefer my Valks to be minty fresh out of the factory... Edited May 8, 2006 by GDomino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I'm sure that Devin will crank out a VF-0S sheet... and if you have a burning itch for it, you can send him yours and have him do it right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaming01 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Wow those panel lines look good! 397333[/snapback] hey guys~~~that's my work, you get the picture from toysdaily.com right??? but very unfortunately i lost the little stick at the front below the 'nose' i already put a post to neova for help........... let me add some more pics~~~enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Great job! Darn! I dont' know what to pose it in. >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Great job! Darn! I dont' know what to pose it in. >_< 397697[/snapback] Simple answer: buy three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 OK, what did you use to do those panel lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowe Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 The fighter is calling you... Great job! Darn! I dont' know what to pose it in. >_< 397697[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaming01 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 OK, what did you use to do those panel lines? 397713[/snapback] tamiya enamel paint xf-24 with x-20 thinner to wash~~~ same as i use for models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anavel Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Long time reader, first time poster. Tamiya paints are acrylic not enamel. The Vf-0 looks superb. Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaming01 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) Long time reader, first time poster.Tamiya paints are acrylic not enamel. The Vf-0 looks superb. Good job 397725[/snapback] tamiya enamel paints color list http://tamiya.com/english/products/list/enamel_2.htm the best paints for panel lines, don't use acrylic since it's hard to wash Edited May 8, 2006 by kaming01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anavel Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Ah, interesting, i havent seen tamiya enamel paints before, i will have to keep an eye out for them and give them a try. Also I have not had any problems using acrylics to wash, but i have not tried enamel paint either, I will have to give it a try sometime and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Deckard Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Nopes that's the actual color of the VF0S, a beige skin tone rather than a greyish white seen on that of the VF-1. 397433[/snapback] My VF-1J Hikaru is an off white beige, not like my VF-1S which is white. I thought it was weird that it was off white. Is it suppossed to be that color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 another week, another week of eagerly waiting. sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I'm annoyed that, according to HLJ, I got to wait until June to get mine... And I put my pre-order down as soon as I could pre-order from HLJ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Arms Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I'm annoyed that, according to HLJ, I got to wait until June to get mine...And I put my pre-order down as soon as I could pre-order from HLJ... 397781[/snapback] Thats wierd, I preordered mine the first day they were available and I recieved my 1/60 friday. I figure they simply ran out of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Did the VF0 sell well in japan? I'm curious to know how well it was recieved critically and commercially? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 well indications seem to be good from the sellers as at least a couple are telling people they're going to have to wait for restocks and the preorders haven't even all been met yet. More likely though I think that tells us that Yamato ran into some problems meeting their production quota. Still, it can't be selling horribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 From what I've heard from Yamato, it seems to be selling well in Japan with customer feedback mostly positive. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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