ron5864 Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 It would be perfect if Hasegawa offers just the decal sheet for the 1/48 VF-1. That way, at least we can apply those to our Yamato 1/48 VF-1 if we want to. Quote
Grapeape Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 +100 - I like that Hasegawa has designed this kit to be excellent on it's own at a reasonable price and leave the resin & PE details to the modeller's discretion (and pocketbook). Already have one on preorder from HLJ myself, and have to say, I agree 100% - couldn't believe that the price was around USD $40.00! Trust me, a lot of Hasegawa's new tool 1/72 scale military aircraft kits (especially their Lancaster, B-24 Liberator, etc.) cost at least twice as much - and this Valk is going to be HUGE in comparison when built. Clearly they're expecting to sell them by the ship-load at that price....and I have every confidence they'll succeed! Next up is probably a VF-1S, then....hopefully a VT-1D, Super, Strike, and Battroid kits Quote
Dobber Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 Looking forward to this too, tempted to order a second one since I'm still waiting for the YF-19 to come back in stock, a anywhere....well anywhere affordable that is. Missed out on that one. Chris Quote
Silvestri Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 I'll sell you a resin and PE transkit for it for a buncha cash - it's called the Club-M 1/48th, haha! Quote
stratos Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 Even more pics and different views than the Hasegawa site: http://ga.sbcr.jp/mplamo/014517/ Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 It's THE awesome!!!!! Great pics Quote
505thAirborne Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 Even more pics and different views than the Hasegawa site: http://ga.sbcr.jp/mplamo/014517/ Those are some sexy pictures! Can't wait to get mine & have time to build it properly! Quote
mano_l Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Do you think Hasegawa will release PE part sell seperate for their 1/48 VF-1? But I'm surely pick up one of Jasmine Studio for sure Quote
joscasle Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 The box art is great too. http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/J-index.htm Quote
EXO Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 The box art is great too. http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/J-index.htm that's beautiful!!! Quote
ron5864 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Wow, that is epic. I want that box art for my wallpaper... Quote
joscasle Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Wow, that is epic. I want that box art for my wallpaper... same here!!! Quote
505thAirborne Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I want that SDF-1 on the Box Art as a kit, then add it to my Wallpaper!! Quote
joscasle Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) It's out!!!!!!! http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10107282 I already receive an email with the "rdy to ship"!!!! jejeje I'm happy Edited February 26, 2010 by joscasle Quote
aquilon Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 The box art is great too. http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/J-index.htm Interesting that both of Hasegawa's 1/48 Macross kits have box-art that's in a vertical format. I can't think of another example from Hasegawa. Quote
Kylwell Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 Interesting that both of Hasegawa's 1/48 Macross kits have box-art that's in a vertical format. I can't think of another example from Hasegawa. They've done a few of the 1/72 Valks in a vertical format. Quote
aquilon Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) They've done a few of the 1/72 Valks in a vertical format. Correct - I should clarify I was thinking about Hasegawa's models of real airplanes. Only one I can think of off-hand is Tamiya's Fi-156 kit from a couple of years ago (yeah I know NOT Hasegawa) Oh well, the vertical format makes it very dramatic and I wish more manu. would do it. Edited February 26, 2010 by aquilon Quote
nexxstrait Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) I think I've just found my spare 1/48 Roy TV pilot figure to go with my Yamato 1S Edited February 26, 2010 by nexxstrait Quote
Kylwell Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 Correct - I should clarify I was thinking about Hasegawa's models of real airplanes. Only one I can think of off-hand is Tamiya's Fi-156 kit from a couple of years ago (yeah I know NOT Hasegawa) Oh well, the vertical format makes it very dramatic and I wish more manu. would do it. Ah....er...don't know..haven't been building regular aircraft for a few years (decade maybe)... Quote
Jefuemon Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) Picked mine up today. It's a thing of beauty! Sometimes, I really like living in Japan. Edited February 28, 2010 by Jefuemon Quote
Jefuemon Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 It would be perfect if Hasegawa offers just the decal sheet for the 1/48 VF-1. That way, at least we can apply those to our Yamato 1/48 VF-1 if we want to. They do. It costs ï¿¥1200. Trick is, you have to be living in Japan, and enclose the coupon from the instruction sheet to get it. Though, HLJ could probably get a set for you, if you ask. Quote
joscasle Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 Great pics!!! Thanks, take a few more of the decals please!!!! Quote
Gabe Q Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 Wow, the boxart alone makes me want to get this kit. Can't wait to get mine now. Quote
505thAirborne Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 They do. It costs ï¿¥1200. Trick is, you have to be living in Japan, and enclose the coupon from the instruction sheet to get it. Though, HLJ could probably get a set for you, if you ask. If only I were in Japan right now, I'd be having a field day at the Hobby shops! Keep up posted on your build Jefuemon! Quote
aquilon Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) Just got the email from HLJ and my two are on their way. Now to dig up those VF-111 Sundowner decals.... Edited March 2, 2010 by aquilon Quote
aquilon Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) oops - sorry for double post. Edited March 2, 2010 by aquilon Quote
Jefuemon Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 If only I were in Japan right now, I'd be having a field day at the Hobby shops! Keep up posted on your build Jefuemon! Got a few years? I've only got 19 kits to go before I can start this one. Well, if Hasegawa decides to release a weapon set for this one, it won't effect me very much. Funny thing is, I got a 20% discount on this kit for reserving one for 20 minutes. It was released on February 25th, went into my favorite shop on Sunday looking for it, but they didn't have one yet. Asked me if I wanted to reserve one, said "Of course!". Would have said that even without the discount. Well, when I was filling out the paperwork, they must have gotten a delivery in, because I got a phone call not 20 minutes later saying that it arrived. Still gave me the discount, too! So, if you're ever in Sapporo, take the Nanboku subway line out to Minami Hiragishi, and stop in at Ohm. Quote
big F Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Mines on its way. IIRC I have 25 ish kits to go before this one, add that to my enforced modeling exile may mean its a classic before its built. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) i'll be getting 1. 1J Hikaru looks fantastic. And then i'll wait for the 1S Roy Strike/Super version. Probably break for a Hikaru 1S, lucky these aren't too expnsive i guess. Edited March 3, 2010 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
EXO Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 i'll be getting 1. 1J Hikaru looks fantastic. And then i'll wait for the 1S Roy Strike/Super version. Probably break for a Hikaru 1S, lucky these aren't too expnsive i guess. Remember, it's not just the 1J it's also the 1A in that box... you can have any three vermillion fighters with this kit or even a CF. Quote
Gubaba Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Remember, it's not just the 1J it's also the 1A in that box... you can have any three vermillion fighters with this kit or even a CF. Or Max...or Milia... I really, REALLY want this...but I have to hold off for now... Quote
TMBounty_Hunter Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Got mine today from AmiAmi. It's so huge and awesome, but all the tiny detail scares me a little since I'm still new at this. Only started bulding by first 1/72 Hasegawa VF-1 a month or so back. 1/48 wings are looking great. Tons of detail, even buttons in the cockpit. VF-1S visor is included on the clear tree but the manual puts it as unused for this kit. And another comparison with the 1/72 VF-1 Absolutely love Tenjin Hidetaka's boxart, scanned it as soon as I opened the box Quick and plain wallpaper-izing I probably won't get to building this for another half year or so. Bunch of other kits in the way for now including my first VF-1. All I'm used to is snappy Gundam stuff but I wanted to do the Hasegawa kit properly so I've been lurking here for a few weeks digging through WIPs. Wooooo first post Quote
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