blacklotus Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Oh I think the economy can get much worse. More and more gov spending coming, higher and higher taxes too I'm sure. I'lll wait a little while longer . . . Well, if my sources are correct, it's gonna be Lehman part 2. CIT's in trouble already. And this time, the commercial property sector is being hit hard. BTW, commercial property > residential property (round 1). So your guess's as good as mine when things will actually recover.
shadow strikers Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 look at the mini mod... The photos don't work
shadow strikers Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 TV 1A max just doesnt work for me in jet mode the blue just looks awkward at the places that they are in jet mode robot & gerwalk mode is OK... but i'll prefer TV 1A kakizaki anytime his yellowish brown (?) matches much better with the plain white than max's blue are you blind, blue and white match perfectly that paint job of tv ver max is cool though alot of the 1/60 v.2 look cool with their paint.
shadow strikers Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 Well, if my sources are correct, it's gonna be Lehman part 2. CIT's in trouble already. And this time, the commercial property sector is being hit hard. BTW, commercial property > residential property (round 1). So your guess's as good as mine when things will actually recover. In 3 years no one in this world will be here to care about the economy.
Raptor One Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) are you blind, blue and white match perfectly that paint job of tv ver max is cool though alot of the 1/60 v.2 look cool with their paint. He never said they didn't match Edited July 11, 2009 by Raptor One
shadow strikers Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 He never said the didn't match But he said they don't fit well or look awkward, I admit i over reacted I'm sorry if I got angry.
MacrossMan Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 So what is the deal with Max's weathered VF-1S? I am seeing some selling it and stating that it is limited to 300. Is this confirmed? Does each one come a certificate of authenticity stating it is 1/300? Also, the box appears to be the same as the regular VF-1S and doesn't state whether or not it is "exclusive". If anybody has purchased one, please confirm. Thanks!
MacrossMan Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 So what is the deal with Max's weathered VF-1S? I am seeing some selling it and stating that it is limited to 300. Is this confirmed? Does each one come a certificate of authenticity stating it is 1/300? Also, the box appears to be the same as the regular VF-1S and doesn't state whether or not it is "exclusive". If anybody has purchased one, please confirm. Thanks! Bump. Anybody know?
transfan52 Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 meh... as much as I like the new v2 valks I can't bring myself to buy the same figure with a retooled mold... It's just too much money to invest all over again and I can't get rid of or sell my old 1/48's because I love them too much. One or two v.2 variants are good enough for me atm.
eugimon Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I like it, the heavy weathering actually works well with the Max 1s... if only cuz it makes reminds me what he and miria did to that poor bird in DYRL
JCSaves Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) YUM!!! It looks so nice. Thank you for the gorgeous pics. Edited August 16, 2009 by JCSaves
Master Dex Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 So is the weathered 1S max really limited then? I imagine it is quite more expensive than the normal one if so. I just want to get a 1S max. Then I'll have that representing DYRL Max, and my 1/48 VF-1J representing TV max. It may not be all the Max birds but I'm poor and not a completionist so it is fine by me. I see it as having all his final mechs... not counting the Q-Rau... or the VF-22...
eugimon Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 there's one on ebay for 230 bucks... lol. for that price I'll buy a stock one and roll it around in some pencil shavings for that "yamato weathered" look.
arrow Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 exaclty. I agree with what eugimon said. Besides, I like the clean sparkling from the factory look.
sidearmsalpha Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I can't see how Yamato can justify charging that much for an existing variant that costs much less without the weathering. Just because they added some weathering to it, they want more than $100 more?! Seems like it doesn't take much paint or skill to do it. Has anyone noticed if the weathering on any one of these weathered versions is consistent with another one of the same type? For example, are ALL the Ver. 2 Weathered VF-1J Hikarus all weathered in the same areas? Or is it random?
honkhet Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 i would think the weathering would be random pretty much we can do the weathering ourselves. i am planning to panel line my max valk with a normal 2B pencil, it actually works! i'll post pics when i'm done
Kyp Durron Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 exaclty. I agree with what eugimon said. Besides, I like the clean sparkling from the factory look. You mean like this? To be honest, if mine weren't already stickered up and I wasn't afraid to use my GM02 Gundam Marker, I would have panel lined it a long time ago. -Kyp
honkhet Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 fren, i have brought this up in macross world before, maybe you missed the discussion. and its too hard for me to find the link to that thread for you anymore. but please obey this one rule: NEVER EVER use gundam marker for the 1/60 ver2 VF-1 you will regret it. *note: gundam markers work fine for 1/48 VF-1 BUT NOT the 1/60 ver2 VF-1 you better use a 2B pencil for panel lining ur 1/60 ver2 VF-1.
Master Dex Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Honkhet, not that I would bother since I don't think the Yamatos really need panel lining (although it would look cool), is there a reason why Gundam Markers are bad for the 1/60 v2s? I suspect different plastics from the 1/48. I am just curious.
Kyp Durron Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Oh yeah, I had almost forgot about that, thanks for reminding me. Master Dex, it is indeed because the plastic is different that you should never use a gundam marker on the V2 1/60 VF-1's. Apparently, any excess won't rub off and will only smear leaving a permanent stain on your Valk. I can tell you from experience however, that you CAN use gundam markers on the 1/60 VF-0S. -Kyp
honkhet Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 sorry for late reply, but Kyp has got it right already
Kyp Durron Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 sorry for late reply, but Kyp has got it right already Where can I get a 2B pencil and what size is it, .03mm? -Kyp
blacklotus Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Where can I get a 2B pencil and what size is it, .03mm? -Kyp Any stationery shop that sells mechanical pencils will do. I personally use pilot 2B 0.3mm leads and a mechanical pencil left over from my school days 2 decades ago. I don't use a pencil at work. Heck, I hardly even use a pen now. No wonder my handwriting's gone to the dogs.
Kyp Durron Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 I can't seem to find any .03mm mechanical pencils here in the States, looks like I'll have to use Feebay.... -Kyp
eugimon Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 I can't seem to find any .03mm mechanical pencils here in the States, looks like I'll have to use Feebay.... -Kyp any art supply or college book store should have them. they're pretty common for engineering or doing design work.
Master Dex Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 any art supply or college book store should have them. they're pretty common for engineering or doing design work. I certainly wouldn't have any trouble finding one then, lol. I have to actually get a 1/60 v2 valk first though...
eugimon Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 I certainly wouldn't have any trouble finding one then, lol. I have to actually get a 1/60 v2 valk first though... lol, well, I don't know about now, but back in the old days when people actually drew up little diagrams and stuff they were common...
Master Dex Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Well.. I do go to an engineering school. However you may have a point there.
Vi-RS Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Do you guys seal the toy with a coat of matt sealer after the 2B pencil weathering job?
derex3592 Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) I tried the whole mechanical pencil route and it just looks to "shiny" for my liking on the 1:60's. A little time and patience with a small brush and some dark weathering wash will look a LOT better guys...... Edited August 18, 2009 by derex3592
Rabidweezil Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 My Max Valks so far.... ...which by the way, were all panel-lined with Gundam Markers
bluemax151 Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 The lining really makes the TV VF-1A "pop". The paint scheme is pretty boring in fighter but much more dynamic in battroid like you've got it there. I've got mine in Battroid too just for that reason. Can't wait for my M&M 1Js so I have something nice to show off in fighter.
honkhet Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 what?? really??? they look really good! which type of gundam marker did you use?
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