1/48+fp's, 1/60+fp's, 1/72, 1/2k, 1/3k,1/100 and now 1/144

[no3Ljm]

23 hours ago, Saburo said:

 

@no3Ljm by your request here is "Blue Steel"

Thanks Saburo! Really appreciate it. And the previous photo too. Love it!   

 

But excuse this old guy's ignorance. What do you guys mean by 'Blue Steel'? 

 

[Sanity is Optional]

3 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Thanks Saburo! Really appreciate it. And the previous photo too. Love it!   

 

But excuse this old guy's ignorance. What do you guys mean by 'Blue Steel'? 

 

 

[no3Ljm]

6 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

 

Dafaq! Hahaha! Forgot about that. Thanks!

 

[Saburo]

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

Dafaq! Hahaha! Forgot about that. Thanks!

Yep, that's Blue Steel! How can you forget that, it makes me laugh all the time.

 

@Sanity is Optional thank you for posting the video.

Edited October 2, 2017 by Saburo

[Sanity is Optional]

22 minutes ago, Saburo said:

@Sanity is Optional thank you for posting the video.

No problem, everyone should know about Blue Steel.

That movie was much better than it had any right to be.

[no3Ljm]

2 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

No problem, everyone should know about Blue Steel.

That movie was much better than it had any right to be.

Well, I think not everyone. Forgot the whole thing. Hahaha!  

28 minutes ago, Saburo said:

Yep, that's Blue Steel! How can you forget that, it makes me laugh all the time.

Sorry, I really forgot about that. I'm in that 'age' now.  

 

[Saburo]

8 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Well, I think not everyone. Forgot the whole thing. Hahaha!  

Sorry, I really forgot about that. I'm in that 'age' now.  

 

No worries @no3Ljm as long as its "Do you remember Macross?" you are good!

 

 

Edited October 3, 2017 by Saburo

[VF-18S Hornet]

After a week of not being able to post pictures due to my computer's power system dying out on me  especially on my birthday of all days, was going to finish editing my VF-31C computer came on but then died after I went upstairs, had to wait a week as they were transferring my data to the new desktop and buy a new Photoshop program. I must say I was a little worried about elements not being up to par with CS3 but I was able to open my active Photoshop file with ease and ready to go. Should have done this years ago, that Vista system was slowing everything down when it came to editing my photos.

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (2) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (5) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (12) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (13) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (14) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (15) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (19) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (22) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (29) by James R, on Flickr

That it for now got more pics to edit.

 

[VF-18S Hornet]

 

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (34) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (41) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (42) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (44) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (46) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (49) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (50) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (52) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (54) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (57) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (62) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (61) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (64) by James R, on Flickr

 

[Saburo]

The Bad Boys

 

[Xigfrid]

Your 27 really has something more menacing, better posture than the 262. I like the 262 but one can clearly notice that the 27 is a more advanced valk and my favorite of the two.

Too bad the thigh ball joints got so loose on Frontier's toys. 

[505thAirborne]

No contest here, the VF-27 just looks better, far more lethal, sinister and advanced. 

 

[Saburo]

5 hours ago, Xigfrid said:

Your 27 really has something more menacing, better posture than the 262. I like the 262 but one can clearly notice that the 27 is a more advanced valk and my favorite of the two.

Too bad the thigh ball joints got so loose on Frontier's toys. 

 

3 hours ago, 505thAirborne said:

No contest here, the VF-27 just looks better, far more lethal, sinister and advanced. 

 

 

I agree with you both, the VF-27 is the most lethal, sinister looking and my most favorite of the Valks (besides the VF-1S Strike).

I thought that the Frontier Valks were leggy but seeing the 2 of them next to one another the 262 is really leggy.   The super parts really bulk up the VF-27 and increase its lethal appearance.

 

[derex3592]

The only problem with the 27s from Frontier was that they needed a black or dark grey sinister looking paint scheme, never seen anyone attempt a custom one....

[wmkjr]

5 hours ago, derex3592 said:

The only problem with the 27s from Frontier was that they needed a black or dark grey sinister looking paint scheme, never seen anyone attempt a custom one....

The only one I saw was Valhary's.

[Xigfrid]

I don't know the YF-27-5 counts or not, but I love it too

[Vifam7]

10 hours ago, derex3592 said:

The only problem with the 27s from Frontier was that they needed a black or dark grey sinister looking paint scheme, never seen anyone attempt a custom one....

 

I made one with the 1/72 kit.

Edited October 22, 2017 by Vifam7

[505thAirborne]

1 hour ago, Vifam7 said:

 

I made one with the 1/72 kit.

I may have to order a 1/72 kit now, love it with that finish. Kinda wish that had been Brera's color scheme. 

[Saburo]

1 hour ago, Vifam7 said:

 

I made one with the 1/72 kit.

Wow, that black paint scheme is badass, I love it.   Great work @Vifam7!

 

13 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said:

I may have to order a 1/72 kit now, love it with that finish. Kinda wish that had been Brera's color scheme. 

Might have been interesting to see Brera's 27 with a black color scheme.  I like the maroon color, but I wish it was more red like another ace pilot Character's color scheme from another mecha franchise.

[Saburo]

After taking the shot of the VF-27 with the Sv-262, I decided to watch Sayonara no Tsubasa. I got inspired by the Alto vs Brera dogfight.

 

[mickyg]

That is SOME craziness going on there with the Super YF-29.  I love it!  Makes you appreciate how far they had to pull the stops out to get it up to beat out the 27.

Excellent shots as usual Saburo.  I'll have to drag the camera out again soon.  It's been way too long and most of my stuff lately is all edited snaps from my phone.  Just doesn't have the same sparkle to it...

[Saburo]

37 minutes ago, mickyg said:

That is SOME craziness going on there with the Super YF-29.  I love it!  Makes you appreciate how far they had to pull the stops out to get it up to beat out the 27.

Excellent shots as usual Saburo.  I'll have to drag the camera out again soon.  It's been way too long and most of my stuff lately is all edited snaps from my phone.  Just doesn't have the same sparkle to it...

Yes, the Super YF-29 has a lot of stuff going on with it.  I had forgotten how much a pain it is work with because of the added weight of the Super Parts and its bulk. None the less I got everything setup and got the shot.  The VF-27 is a compact war machine, even more deadly when you factor in Brera had 3 AIF-9V Ghosts in Sayonara no Tsubasa.

Thank you for the compliment @mickyg, I appreciate it.  I am always trying to improve my shots.  Yes, break out the camera take some toy shots.  I remember scenic shots you had showed me were great. 

[Skull-1]

On 9/15/2017 at 1:10 PM, Slave IV said:

I'm in LUBS!

 

 

Thank you @Skull-1 for sending me this gem in pristine condition! I have another 1/48 in storage somewhere but this is the first one I've opened and handled and I love it! I think I like it more than the V2 1/60s because of the overall simplicity, looks, gimmicks and size. It could be just the shock and excitement of getting something new that I've wanted for over a decade but it really seems like the ultimate VF-1 made so far. Did I mention I love it? Thank you @Skull-1 !

You're welcome, bro.  Hope you get that head laser fixed!  I broke the backpack hinge on my Myria Super J 1/48 last week so it could be worse.  

[Slave IV]

20 minutes ago, Skull-1 said:

You're welcome, bro.  Hope you get that head laser fixed!  I broke the backpack hinge on my Myria Super J 1/48 last week so it could be worse.  

Ouch! How did that happen? I think I would be crying if I did that.

[Skull-1]

8 hours ago, Slave IV said:

Ouch! How did that happen? I think I would be crying if I did that.

Tried to snap the gimmick seat into the Battloid not realizing it doesn't click.   Bang.  Back hatch gave way and I ripped the hinge off the tail bar pivot.   Facepalm. 

 

Thought I was gonna have a stroke. 

 

Patched it it together but it will never look right in fighter mode again without a miracle.  I need a replacement part badly. 

Edited October 23, 2017 by Skull-1

[VF-18S Hornet]

A little late I showing my pics of my 262 in battriod mode with the super parts, that was going to happen in the beginning of the month when my computer died. Still catching up.

Bandai DX-Chogokin Sv-262Hs Draken III (81) by James  R, on Flickr

Bandai DX-Chogokin Sv-262Hs Draken III (84) by James  R, on Flickr

Bandai DX-Chogokin Sv-262Hs Draken III (86) by James  R, on Flickr

Bandai DX-Chogokin Sv-262Hs Draken III (93) by James  R, on Flickr

Bandai DX-Chogokin Sv-262Hs Draken III (102) by James  R, on Flickr

Bandai DX-Chogokin Sv-262Hs Draken III (109) by James  R, on Flickr

[VF-18S Hornet]

Jenius family reunion

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (94) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (93) by James R, on Flickr

http://DX Chogokin VF-31C Mirage Farina Jenius (96) by James R, on Flickr

[no3Ljm]

On 10/22/2017 at 5:38 PM, Saburo said:

After taking the shot of the VF-27 with the Sv-262, I decided to watch Sayonara no Tsubasa. I got inspired by the Alto vs Brera dogfight.

Nice pic @Saburo    

IF ONLY Bandai will release Mei Leelong's VF-27 ride. 

 

[wmkjr]

36 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Nice pic @Saburo    

IF ONLY Bandai will release Mei Leelong's VF-27 ride. 

 

That and the NUNS scheme!

[Valkyrie Driver]

Can anyone tell me how to go about stiffening the joints on my VF-171EX , VF-25F, and YF-29b toys?

[no3Ljm]

21 minutes ago, Valkyrie Driver said:

Can anyone tell me how to go about stiffening the joints on my VF-171EX , VF-25F, and YF-29b toys?

Hope this Macross Maintenance thread helps. Would be nice to have this thread pinned somehow to help others who wants to fix their collections. Feel free to add your process there once you fix yours.

 

Edited October 27, 2017 by no3Ljm

[Saburo]

 

 

[505thAirborne]

18 minutes ago, Saburo said:

 

 

Amazing pic Saburo! I need to dig my VF-27 out now ,a shame to keep it in the box! 

[Saburo]

34 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said:

Amazing pic Saburo! I need to dig my VF-27 out now ,a shame to keep it in the box! 

Thank you @505thAirborne!  Yes, you should release the VF-27 from its box.

[no3Ljm]

1 hour ago, Saburo said:

I really want a DX VF-27 in my life. But in Mei Leelong's colors.

Gorgeous photo as always Saburo!