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OK, I will soon embark on making my VF-1 Super, and VE-1 and VF-4 kits. I want to order a stock of Wave or Kotobukiya vernier nozzles to replace the bar/handle verniers on the nose and shoulder of the VF-1; I'm also planning to add nozzles to the side of the VF-4 engines (Valk009's kit).

I don't want to waste my money on getting the wrong size option parts, and it's difficult to tell from the HLJ etc. online images. I think I will get the Kotobukiya Vernier Nozzle III set, as used by maxjr on his VF-0 http://macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=24132 ... http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYP-113

I have seen the "Minus Mold 4" set mentioned, but I'm not sure it has the look I am after http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYP-123

What other sets have been used successfully in 1/72?

In addition, I'm interested in other nozzles for the super/booster packs if they are better than the stock ones.

And since we're on the topic, I'll ask for recommendations on 1/72 photo-etch parts... I have one set of Hasegawa's VF-1 photo etch parts already.

Thanks!

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In addition, I'm interested in other nozzles for the super/booster packs if they are better than the stock ones.

I think have a lot of the Kotobukiya Nozzle option sets around that size (are 4 different ones?). I think the large exhaust cans supplied in the Hasegawa kit are fine in comparison. I would not replace them. The smaller ones could certainly do with replacing if you want them to be deeper, but I was happy with the level of detail on the originals.

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I got the Minus mold 4 set and also the

KBYP-103

Along with anything vaguely Macross like while in Japan, each time I go I look for more to restock my collection they are good and the larger ones are good for 1/55 mods too.

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