Vifam7 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Lookin' good! Though obviously this is a rush job build by an amateur. Article does say that they intend to show one built by a pro in next month's issue. Edited August 25, 2008 by Vifam7
Hikuro Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 K, that does look better. But this thing will need a lot of paint to get it to look right.
OmegaD3k Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Now THAT looks hot! =D Hope the 1/60 improves to look just as, if not better that the model. :]
tetsujin Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) K, that does look better. But this thing will need a lot of paint to get it to look right. Paint? On a model? De Culchaaaa! Edited August 25, 2008 by tetsujin
Fly4victory Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Are the feet/afterburners molded in Red or Black? Hope black. For a quick build she doesn't look too bad.
tetsujin Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Are the feet/afterburners molded in Red or Black? Hope black. For a quick build she doesn't look too bad. Black, I'm sure. At this stage it's to be expected that some of the preview shots will be molded in the wrong color. Bandai being Bandai I'm sure the final kit will be in proper colors - and this kit is going to include decals and stickers that will probably handle most of the detail coloring as well...
MechTech Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Thanks Graham! I think I might buy one after all! If this is poly-capless, all is not lost. I have some of the Kotobukiya joints and they are nice. Like styrene, there are different grades/densities of ABS they can use. If the joint gets loose, a little CA will tighten it up. This looks way better than the prototypes we saw. Time some people to get some salt and eat some words - MT Edited August 25, 2008 by MechTech
PetarB Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks for the new pics. Again, look at the size of that pilot. Either this thing is huge, or the scale went AWOL somewhere...
badboy00z Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Anyone want to translate all that text? Lol. The pilot looks a tad bigger than in the pictures shown before this one. I too wish the 1/60 would look this good if not better. Edited August 25, 2008 by badboy00z
electric indigo Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Text says Ozma's VF-25S is coming in November. Time to finish Alto's until then.
eyesonme78 Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Thanks graham for the pics. I think i like the model more the then DX series...
Valkyrie addict Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 well, that looks SOO much better....thanks Graham
badboy00z Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Hmmm, I wonder if they're still planning on releasing the red Vajra. We haven't seen any pictures since the initial prototype.
Kurisama Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Hmmm, I wonder if they're still planning on releasing the red Vajra. We haven't seen any pictures since the initial prototype. Wha? What prototype, have u got any pics???
DarkReaper Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Here is the pic: http://macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?act=...st&id=53109
Ignacio Ocamica Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Thanks graham for the pics. I think i like the model more the then DX series... I actually like the model more than the DX version Edited August 26, 2008 by Ignacio Ocamica
eyesonme78 Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I actually like the model more that the DX version thanks for the correction
Busted VF1A Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Was the actual height (in CM) of the 1/72 vf-25 ever mentioned? I've been looking through the thread but havn't found it yet. i may just have missed it.
Ignacio Ocamica Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I didn't note you wrote "more the then" I just wanted to stress that I actually like the model more THAN the DX Replying at Work and English not being my first language don't mix well!!!
eyesonme78 Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 haha.. okie.. we all make mistakes, so to correct my english.. I like the model kit version more then the DX version. Hahaha.. okie.. that's it here.. ANyways for the model kit version i seen more details then DX version, and the outlook sort of reminds me of yamato prototype valks. but i still think letting bandai making the Valks is a good choice =)
MangledMess Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 New pics from the latest issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine (October 2008 issue). Note the feet are a different color (use of incorrect color plastics is common on test shots). Also, note the neck seems to be extended more than in the Hobby Japan photos. Graham *Puts that into his Definitely Buy List* Hot damn.
Valkyrie addict Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 hmmm...I'm tempted, maybe I could get this one and revoltech it, hahaha... kidding... the fighter mode actually looks damn sexy sleek... should be fun to build
nikolo98 Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 In my personal opinion, I think that it will be really interesting to see the kit from Bandai. I have built many (and by that, I mean MANY) gundam kits from Bandai and they have not been disappointing. I've built some MG kits from the early releases (such as Gundam from 08th MS TEAM tv series) to my most recent kit, the Destiny Gundam. Quite frankly, I'd give Bandai credit where its due because throughout the years, I've seen Bandai make numerous new improvements to their kits. These improvements can range from areas like better materials to a complete redesign on articulation points and etc. Also, I think there is no company better to make transformable scale models as I think Bandai really got things right (finally if I might add...) with the ver 2.0 Zeta Gundam. There are some areas that I will gladfully complain from the gundam series (ie: gundam 00) that have the new polycap-less joints. I think those are terrible and I do hope that Bandai will not go in that direction on the VF-25. Based on the pictures I've seen here, I think Bandai will have a winner (at least for me). By the way, I really hope also that Bandai will make the VF-25 equally detailed on the interior as well as the exterior. As far as my opinion for this kit goes..... me likey......
IAD Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 Definitely looking better. Much better. I'm a bit mystified as to the design process they go through, though... I mean, this doesn't seem to share much with the first prototypes, besides the basic transformation; I'm almost at a loss to see how the earlier iterations would really contribute much to the development overall, aside from finding out just what people will scream and yell about.... ~Luke
Busted VF1A Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 Hmm, i see double jointed elbows... I wonder if it will also have double jointed knees?
Vifam7 Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 Hmm, i see double jointed elbows... I wonder if it will also have double jointed knees? From what I've read so far, it will have double jointed knees.
electric indigo Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 Definitely looking better. Much better. I'm a bit mystified as to the design process they go through, though... I mean, this doesn't seem to share much with the first prototypes, besides the basic transformation; I'm almost at a loss to see how the earlier iterations would really contribute much to the development overall, aside from finding out just what people will scream and yell about.... ~Luke Bandai has been doing that for years with the Gundam fans, I think it's their business secret. Or they intentionally produce horrible prototypes that will have everyone screaming & yelling, and when the final product is released, everybody goes "Oh that looks so much better than the prototype..." instead of "WHAT?!! Did they even look at the lineart?"
RF-26AAC Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 Bandai has been doing that for years with the Gundam fans, I think it's their business secret. Or they intentionally produce horrible prototypes that will have everyone screaming & yelling, and when the final product is released, everybody goes "Oh that looks so much better than the prototype..." instead of "WHAT?!! Did they even look at the lineart?" I will pop by Bandai USA HQ which happens to be about 3 miles from my house... Did anyone else notice the gun splits apart to reveal what I think is some kind of beam weapon barrel?
David Hingtgen Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 Question: This pic (lower-left) seems to be a physical model, but it says "CG"----and it's PERFECT. Is that actually a rendering, or is it a prototype Bandai made that perfectly matches the CG just to show what it "should" look like but can't be made into an actual transforming toy/model?
Busted VF1A Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) Question: This pic (lower-left) seems to be a physical model, but it says "CG"----and it's PERFECT. Is that actually a rendering, or is it a prototype Bandai made that perfectly matches the CG just to show what it "should" look like but can't be made into an actual transforming toy/model? I think thats a pic of the kit they rapid prototyped using the actual 3D CG model used in the anime. And to the right, the standard bandai interpretation. Edited August 27, 2008 by Busted VF1A
Vifam7 Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) I think thats a pic of the kit they rapid prototyped using the actual 3D CG model used in the anime. That's exactly what it is. Keeping in mind that this rapid prototype model does not transform. According to the blurb, that prototype was used as the base to work from. Edited August 28, 2008 by Vifam7
nikolo98 Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 I will pop by Bandai USA HQ which happens to be about 3 miles from my house... Did anyone else notice the gun splits apart to reveal what I think is some kind of beam weapon barrel? Yea, I noticed it as well. However, so far in the animation, I don't see any use of the gunpod splitting open except making Ozma look really cool in his 25S when he's kicking all those Vajra and then taking names..... Makes me wonder why they split to begin with...... Double-jointed elbows, double-jointed knees...... I've already placed my pre-order and I will definitely start working on it when I get it. Nice that they come in 1/72 scale as well.... I can put it right next to my old-school F-14 of the same scale... ought to be an interesting photoshoot...
Major Focker Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 Yea, I noticed it as well. However, so far in the animation, I don't see any use of the gunpod splitting open except making Ozma look really cool in his 25S when he's kicking all those Vajra and then taking names..... Makes me wonder why they split to begin with...... it was also shown to open when alto shot down the temjin look-alike. in the tech thread speculations are: - added ventilation - fore-grip (since it slides back after opening) - it just looks cool
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