edwin3060 Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Im not sure if anyone has realised this but I would like to point out what i think is going to be a major problem for the armored pack. if u look at the bulky legs of the VF and compare that to the way the fuselage all fits together you should notice that there isnt enough space for the additional girth of the legs to fit properly in fighter mode as the current and super pack variation manges to avoid applying bulk to the insides of the legs which meets with the arms. some food for thought maybe? it would take some serious engineering or we could just be fed an ill fitting kit lawl. This can be solved the way it is solved with any other valk since the VF-1-- re-position the leg joints (you gotta look at the VF-1 to understand how it works) SDF-ONE: Thanks for the pics! I'm gonna check with the person I bought the VF-25F clear from then.
protostar8 Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Im not sure if anyone has realised this but I would like to point out what i think is going to be a major problem for the armored pack. if u look at the bulky legs of the VF and compare that to the way the fuselage all fits together you should notice that there isnt enough space for the additional girth of the legs to fit properly in fighter mode as the current and super pack variation manges to avoid applying bulk to the insides of the legs which meets with the arms. some food for thought maybe? it would take some serious engineering or we could just be fed an ill fitting kit lawl. I'm sure Bandai will pull through. Where there is a will, there is a way. The show worked with 3D cg models that didn't clip, so it should be possible.
edwin3060 Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Don't forget that there is extensive parts replacement for the Super parts, so the width may not even be increased once you add them on!
Ghost Train Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 I realized today that I'm suffering from 1/72 VF-25 "Burnout"... glad I'm taking a break from these kits until super pack release XD.
kyekye Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 I am starting to question the same thing. The decal seems to be included on several auctions on yahoo.co.jp, but it is never seen in the box. Could it be that it is given separately with the kit? See attached picture. In that case unscrupulous sellers might sell it off separately. On a positive note, here are some pictures I found on an auction and from Gespenst. I believe it was 'store front' give away 'pack-in' deals. So it was NOT in the box, but you get it at the store.
Major Focker Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 a pair of clear VF-25s arrived today and dissapointingly, neither of them had the sheryl decals. guess i'll have to chase the seller. on a positive note, the plastic does not seem to be brittle. what i noticed too, is that some parts are matte clear (like the wings) while others are glossy clear. i'm not sure if that was by design, and if so, that should make for a nice, interesting effect, but will probably be too subtle to come out in photos.
valkyriepilot Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) a pair of clear VF-25s arrived today and dissapointingly, neither of them had the sheryl decals. guess i'll have to chase the seller. can i ask where you ordered the clear VF-25's? Edited February 5, 2009 by valkyriepilot
edwin3060 Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Well, you can try on Yahoo Japan, but I got mine on ebay.
Major Focker Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) there's one on ebay right now. but at that asking price, i wouldn't recommend it unless your desperate. that's just a little under what i paid for the two VFs including shipping. got the first at yahoo auctions japan through a friend who lives there. the second i bought myself at amazon jp but also shipped to her address, thereafter the pair was sent together to me. though i haven't seen any sellers at those 2 sites shipping internationally, one might eventually pop up. they don't seem as limited as i thought (quite a number of auctions happening simultaneously), so you probably have some time to look around or wait for a more reasonable ebay auction. Edited February 5, 2009 by Major Focker
azrael Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 1/72 Transformable VF-25S Super Messiah Valkyrie Ozma Lee's Unit 1/72 Transformable VF-25G Michael's Unit
shinjizh Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 FYI Amiami still offfer Sheyrl decal ver. VF-25S Super pack ver. http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/114890 VF-25G http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/114891 Edwin go go go~~~~
SDF-ONE Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Im not sure if anyone has realised this but I would like to point out what i think is going to be a major problem for the armored pack. if u look at the bulky legs of the VF and compare that to the way the fuselage all fits together you should notice that there isnt enough space for the additional girth of the legs to fit properly in fighter mode as the current and super pack variation manges to avoid applying bulk to the insides of the legs which meets with the arms. some food for thought maybe? it would take some serious engineering or we could just be fed an ill fitting kit lawl. I noticed that in order to make the Super Parts fit in fighter mode the VF simply does not have its legs all the way up. See attached picture.
edwin3060 Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) FYI Amiami still offfer Sheyrl decal ver. VF-25S Super pack ver. http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/114890 VF-25G http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/114891 Edwin go go go~~~~ Haha thanks dude I got my VF-25F w/Sheryl decals through Tokyohunter so I'm all good, thanks SDF-ONE: That's pretty much how it is with every valk out there. Edited February 6, 2009 by edwin3060
Guest sh002 Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 that pretty much seems about right about the legs with the armor. similar to the original vf-1 that has to have its legs bent to fit the armor.
onderon Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 I haven't noticed that the legs would be lowered in the other pics thanks for letting me know. I'm still not very sure if that would create enough room for the armor on the inside cos of the folded arms but thanks for this nice info lawl I feel so dumb now for not noticing the changes with the super pack b4.
edwin3060 Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 The Super armour only covers the outer side of the legs so the inner sides wouldn't really be affected SK did design this to transform into all modes afterall.
onderon Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 my original concern was with the amount of bulk the armored pack would add to the inner sides of the legs just to clear up for the people who might get confused with my previous post about the super parts
Tugas Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Adding the armored pack wouldn´t damage the decals/stickers? Anyone knows how are they attached to the model (pegs, magnets...)? Thanks
bonizuka Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) Adding the armored pack wouldn´t damage the decals/stickers? Anyone knows how are they attached to the model (pegs, magnets...)? Thanks actually,yes there is a chance that would damage the decals even if the kit was coated by clear coat and that's why you should have to remove some parts of the kit and place the armored pack. Edited February 9, 2009 by bonizuka
biggooftoybox Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 All i have to say is that the 1/72 all look so good. I had finished my VF-25S and even with my limited modeling skills it still looks great. However the amount of work i put into it makes me not want to invest in the other 1/72s. Maybe I'll just stick with the 1/100s. Ahh decisions decisions decisions. =)
XB70 Valkyrie Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k113551991 According to the fan (Uchiwa?), the decals are a free gift from some event (probably requires registering and a lucky draw). They do not come with any kit. The clear kit is just a clear kit without any Sheryl decals. In other words, the Sheryl decals are just limited items by themselves. Also, technically speaking, they're not for sale Just in case any of you are interested in what's in the clear kit, here's what the kit comes with. http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f76281551 Hope this clears up some stuff.
alfye Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 New decals for VF-25S: http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/
edwin3060 Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Hmmm is it going to be another event exclusive? After all, that blog said that the February issue kits were all going to come with a Sheryl decal, but from what I see here, and what I heard from Rainbowten, the sheryl decals are actually shop exclusives.
alfye Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) Maybe two different versions are correct... Its only a supposition: All february releases includes new decals but this decals are distributed to "exclusives" shops only(for example HK market), then some shops sell it appart, other shops includes decals on every kit, other makes special offers... If rumour of Cathy decals are correct, all VF-25 will have its own decals (Nanase and KlanKlan im waiting for you!) Edited February 11, 2009 by alfye
Valkyrie addict Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 so when exactly is the super pack alto VF-25F getting released!?
azrael Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 so when exactly is the super pack alto VF-25F getting released!? Feb. 19, 2009. http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/02/172...f-25f-with.html
Darth Mingus Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 For those of you who want a completed kit and have money to burn: http://www.gundampro.com/macross_vf25s_ozuma_custom.php
Valkyrie addict Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 thanks Azrael, I've been biting my hand not to buy the VF-25 until this is released and finally get it complete, hehehe... not long to go
Cent Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 For those of you who want a completed kit and have money to burn: http://www.gundampro.com/macross_vf25s_ozuma_custom.php ???!!??? 276 USD??
Valkyrie addict Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 pretty much you're standard commissioned scale model depending on the modeller if he's a pro or not cause the final price adds all the equipment, paint, time and talent used to make it
VFTF1 Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Ok. I'm starting to prepare myself for the VF-25S 1/72. I don't have it yet, but it will probably be mine by March/April. At this stage, I am going to want to do two things: a) buy materials, b) start practicing on a "simple" kit. My simple kit is going to be Getter 1 from Bandai's Mechanic Collection line. I always loved Getter 1, and I have the SOC version and the Revoltech - and I won't mind building a couple of MC kits as well and practicing painting on them. I'm going to want to do a few variations. Maybe weathered Getter 1 - whatever - "go wild" - get the hang of it and such...(of painting)... I'm now going to go shopping for some paint. It's pretty easy to shop for Getter 1 paint. RED. YELLOW. WHITE. However - can you guys tell me what colors I need for Ozma? I mean - something more specific than just "grey" Can I choose gun metal and the like? That is - it won't matter what shade of grey I choose will it? If my gray paint doesn't match up to the factory painted part from Bandai - that's not going to cause a problem is it? Sorry for the uber-newbie questions. Hope someone can fill me in Thanks, Pete
Tugas Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Another noob question: Clear coat, yes or not? I´ve clear coated one of the yamatos with mr. super clear flat , and the results are superbs... the plastic appear to be not plastic, more real and less toy. But in the friction points, the coat pills off and became white dusty areas... so, now I´m paneling my bandai vf-25s, TOTALLY OWNED by the massive detail... Must clear coat? If yes, when is the proper time to do it? Decals or stickers? Thanks
miriya Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Paint>Coat>Line>Coat>Decal>Coat? Is that right? Make sure you have the enamel acrylic thing down too. I used an enamel clear coat and it melted my work. No enamels on top of waterbased paints or Acrylics.
DarkReaper Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Yeah if you want to paint your VF-25 then yeah you have to gloss coat it before panel lining otherwise just decal and line the bare plastic, that gives you the best results.
ikhii Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 My love for this kit has grown more and more. Can't wait for the superpack. Here are the love birds. ikhii
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