ntsan Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) has anyone seen this? They wrote Ozma custom as "Obama" custom lol Maybe Obama can fly the VF25s and fight much better against those aliens in ID4 lol Edited November 17, 2008 by ntsan
Alex Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 has anyone seen this? They wrote Ozma custom as "Obama" custom lol Maybe Obama can fly the VF25s and fight much better against those aliens in ID4 lol Where did you get that pic? Any idea which store that is in?
ntsan Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Well I saw it from some random forum.. no idea what shop is that
Alex Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Well I saw it from some random forum.. no idea what shop is that It's A Bic Camera but I have no idea WHICH Bic Camera it is. Got my "Obama" from a Bic near my house then found them 280yen cheaper right next door in Yamada.
edwin3060 Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Eep. I'm not. Hasn't affected transformation so I guess I can live with it as is. Looks like you built yours as a 'Bandai Chogokin' Custom then I can't wait for my VF-25S to arrive!!
Kyp Durron Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 I just finished putting togehter my Ozma. Pics? -Kyp
SDF-ONE Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Gamu Toys has posted his review of the vf-25s: http://gamu-toys.info/gangu/pura/r3/mf02/mf02.html
Kyp Durron Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Thanks for posting that, it looks like he had to paint the top of the leg sections to match the rest of the plane as there's only that small spot that's left light gray. I still want to see Alex's though. -Kyp
Grayson72 Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Thanks for posting that, it looks like he had to paint the top of the leg sections to match the rest of the plane as there's only that small spot that's left light gray. I still want to see Alex's though. -Kyp Nice build, but what's with the landing gear? Why didn't he paint them and could they be any more stocky?
ntsan Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) VF-25S 20% off @ HWJapan http://www.hwjapan.com/sh/BAN155526.aspx Edited November 18, 2008 by ntsan
David Hingtgen Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Nice build, but what's with the landing gear? Why didn't he paint them and could they be any more stocky? I am surprised the gear/wheels aren't painted at all--especially with how nice he did with the canopy. ::envious::
biggooftoybox Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Hi guys, I'm excited to get my VF-25s but wanted to ask for some expert advice. Should I fill in the panel lines (using a gundam marker) before I start assembling the pieces or after I've assembled that component or after final assembly? Secondly, how about the stickers? I assume in some places it may be wise to put the stickers in before assembly? does the instructions tell you to do so? I know in the Gundam models, sometimes for stickers in hard to reach places, they show you to put it on before the component is assembled. Thanks
Graham Posted November 19, 2008 Author Posted November 19, 2008 When I built the VF-25F, I panel lined the parts after cutting them off the sprue, but before assembly. But I didn't paint my kit, except for some of the small parts. The only stickers you need to apply during assembly are the stripes on the wings, as the ends of the stickers actually fit inside the wing gloves. All the other stickers can be applied after assembly. Graham
Alex Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) Thanks for posting that, it looks like he had to paint the top of the leg sections to match the rest of the plane as there's only that small spot that's left light gray. I still want to see Alex's though. -Kyp I'll try to get some up.........sometime. I put a small piece of plastic in the cod-piece of the Ozma so that the flap inside always pops up. That;s the one area that really bugs me about Battroid mode. EDIT..... Well................................I crushed my 1/72 Alto. was moving my stuff around, rearranging my room and dropped a huge-azz box on it. I hope Alto "has another guy". Edited November 19, 2008 by Alex
Master Dex Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Well................................I crushed my 1/72 Alto. was moving my stuff around, rearranging my room and dropped a huge-azz box on it. I hope Alto "has another guy". You crushed the valk or the little pilot that is supposed to be Alto? If the latter, you know this wouldn't happen to Ozma... cause he's a MAN!! (couldn't resist). VF-25S 20% off @ HWJapan http://www.hwjapan.com/sh/BAN155526.aspx Thank you for notifying.. I have placed an order, 20% was too good to pass on. I was going to wait a while on HLJ, but that is good price.
Alex Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 You crushed the valk or the little pilot that is supposed to be Alto? If the latter, you know this wouldn't happen to Ozma... cause he's a MAN!! (couldn't resist). The Valk. And there ain't no way this Messiah is resurrecting. That's 4000yen I have to drop on a new one.
valkyriepilot Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 VF-25S 20% off @ HWJapan http://www.hwjapan.com/sh/BAN155526.aspx looks like they're trying to match Rainbow Ten's price: http://www.rainbowten.co.jp/data/echar.htm 0071300734220,BANDAI,3600YEN,MACROSS flontier 01 1/72 VF-25F MESSIAH VALKYRIE ALTO CUSTOM 0071300734221,BANDAI,3600YEN,MACROSS flontier 02 1/72 VF-25S MESSIAH VALKYRIE OZUMA CUSTOM on a related note, me and some friends who ordered as a group from Rainbow Ten just got our stuff: VF-25 heaven!!
ntsan Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 looks like they're trying to match Rainbow Ten's price: http://www.rainbowten.co.jp/data/echar.htm on a related note, me and some friends who ordered as a group from Rainbow Ten just got our stuff: VF-25 heaven!! That AWESOME stuff that you guys got there! Good to see shop getting competitive to keep price down
Graham Posted November 19, 2008 Author Posted November 19, 2008 My two VF-25S kits are also on the way from Rainbow Ten. They should be here in a day or two. Can't wait to start building. Graham
Dobber Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) My VF-25S just arrived!!! YAY! My wife, then promptly confiscated it since it is a Christmas gift for me. Boo. It would've been great timing seeing as I finsihed my VF-25F yesterday. Now that I have one of these bad boys under my belt, and know were things go and what is hidden and such, I'm going to fully paint and build the 25S in proper model fashion, including painting on the stripes which were the bigest headache for the Alto version for me. Now the wait for the Superpack version and the 25G and the RV25. I hope the'll do the Armored version as well. Any word on if they will be releasing the SMS display stand? Chris Edited November 20, 2008 by Dobber
Penguin Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Has anyone else found the decals/stickers for Alto's red/black markings a little lacking? I first tried the decals (always my preference), but I found they don't fit the part shape really well and I couldn't get them to line up cleanly either, even after detaching the lower half to get a fine join between the pieces. Then, after inadvertently destroying two of the decals (just call me butterfingers), I tried the stickers and found the fit even worse. So I've resorted to masking off and painting the details by hand... which is kinda what I wanted to do in the first place. Hmmm... maybe I'm just subconsciously fulfilling that original thought.
DrJinh007 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Has anyone else found the decals/stickers for Alto's red/black markings a little lacking? I first tried the decals (always my preference), but I found they don't fit the part shape really well and I couldn't get them to line up cleanly either, even after detaching the lower half to get a fine join between the pieces. Then, after inadvertently destroying two of the decals (just call me butterfingers), I tried the stickers and found the fit even worse. So I've resorted to masking off and painting the details by hand... which is kinda what I wanted to do in the first place. Hmmm... maybe I'm just subconsciously fulfilling that original thought. I think you will get better results by painting them Look at this video, a pro making Macross Vf-0S, just amazing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qCEVpugJCw&fmt=18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgdTrCnBCRg&fmt=18
Ghost Train Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 That guy did the whole thing.... without wearing gloves , and the chain smoking at the beginning was epic too.
Graham Posted November 20, 2008 Author Posted November 20, 2008 Has anyone else found the decals/stickers for Alto's red/black markings a little lacking? I first tried the decals (always my preference), but I found they don't fit the part shape really well and I couldn't get them to line up cleanly either, even after detaching the lower half to get a fine join between the pieces. Then, after inadvertently destroying two of the decals (just call me butterfingers), I tried the stickers and found the fit even worse. So I've resorted to masking off and painting the details by hand... which is kinda what I wanted to do in the first place. Hmmm... maybe I'm just subconsciously fulfilling that original thought. Actually, I was really happy with the quality of the stckers on this kit, especially for the red and black markings. I found they fit and adhere really well and look pretty good IMO. Graham
kkx Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 After seeing all the post and pic here, I wanted a VF-25 so much. Finally, I manage to acquire both 25F and 25S at one go. A shop here in Tokyo is selling at 3300 yen each. That is pretty amazing price, wish I could get more, but I am limited by luaggage space. When I visith the shop on Monday, there was about 40 25S and 25F, but today all the the 25S is gone, bar 3 (now is 2) but there are now about 80 25F instock. I think bandai produce lots of these, but the 25S is still selling like hot cake it seems. Can't wait to get home and start on these two baby. Still can't decide if I will paint them or not (worry about paint scratch during transformation)
azrael Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 After seeing all the post and pic here, I wanted a VF-25 so much. Finally, I manage to acquire both 25F and 25S at one go. A shop here in Tokyo is selling at 3300 yen each. That is pretty amazing price, wish I could get more, but I am limited by luaggage space. When I visith the shop on Monday, there was about 40 25S and 25F, but today all the the 25S is gone, bar 3 (now is 2) but there are now about 80 25F instock. I think bandai produce lots of these, but the 25S is still selling like hot cake it seems. ... Bandai probably realized with the VF-25F that they should have put in for larger production runs. Hopefully now, supplies should be a little better all around.
PetarB Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Finally, mine is here! Just took a look. What a beautiful bunch of sprues... Be a while till I assemble it, but just looking at that pilot, he looks more like 1/90 scale or something. After the Macross SDF pilot project is finished, I will be taking a look at what I can do for this.
ntsan Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Good to hear that Bandai is producing them in large quantity.. should ease up the the demand.
Bucketrider Posted November 21, 2008 Posted November 21, 2008 ...but just looking at that pilot, he looks more like 1/90 scale or something. After the Macross SDF pilot project is finished, I will be taking a look at what I can do for this. Agreed. Just got my double pack of VF-25F today and noticed the same thing about the pilot. Way out of scale IMO. I may forego taking the time and energy painting the little b*stard, and leave him out of the cockpit entirely. Until you can mold a better one PetarB!
Ghost Train Posted November 21, 2008 Posted November 21, 2008 My 25F arrived today, but I missed the UPS guy ... but going to pickup it up at UPS center tonight, THAT'S HOW COMMITTED I am lol.
Alex Posted November 22, 2008 Posted November 22, 2008 Just went to pick up another VF-25S and couldn't find one. That was as fast as the 25F. Luckily I found one of those to replace my broken one. They're everywhere.
DarkReaper Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) After cutting and building for 14 hours straight, my VF-25F is finally standing there in it's white glory. Now I have to disassemble, panel line and decal it up. So I guess that will take another 10 hours. Too bad something already broke while building it because of my stupidity, but nothing superglue couldn't solve. There are just simply too many damn parts Can anyone give me a hint how to transform it back from battroid to fighter? I can't figure out how to fold back the arms. Plus those SV-51ish Machine gun turrets on the waist are always in the way for gerwalk. Edited November 23, 2008 by DarkReaper
Excillon Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Mine just came yesterday, but my wife intercepted them and is holding them hostage until I build my hasegawa kits. Dammit, now I have to plow through 8 builds just to get to them. Maybe I'll hide 4 of them in the closet...
ron5864 Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Like most of you, I just got my first VF-25F from HLJ. It looks like there are a lot more parts that first thought. I will probably study the build instructions carefully and see what I can paint or what I can leave unpainted. I plan on working on this during my Christmas break, 2 weeks off. I read most people used stickers instead of the water slide decals. Has anyone use the decals yet? Is it any good?
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