VF-18S Hornet Posted June 25, 2018 Author Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/24/2018 at 2:44 AM, Slave IV said: No 1/3000 for this thread? Just focus on 1/100 then It say 1/3K on the title though it did say 1/3000 in the past, the Admin change the title. But feel free to post yours I haven posted mine yet too busy. Quote
VF-18S Hornet Posted June 25, 2018 Author Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 2:47 PM, Saburo said: While cleaning Detolf shevles, Delta meets Frontier. Did you anticipate Bandai releasing the 31J Kai, that you got two super parts? Quote
Slave IV Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 57 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Make sure that if you're going to use decal softener, apply a topcoat first on your decal. Without so, the softener will ruin your printed decal. Wow, thanks! I would have thought to do it the other way around so thanks for the warning! 54 minutes ago, VF-18S Hornet said: It say 1/3K on the title though it did say 1/3000 in the past, the Admin change the title. But feel free to post yours I haven posted mine yet too busy. Ah, I missed that part. Lazy reading on my part. Thanks! I will be taking pics and posting as soon as I get around to opening and then the long process of adding all the small parts. Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 39 minutes ago, VF-18S Hornet said: Did you anticipate Bandai releasing the 31J Kai, that you got two super parts? I want to answer this why I have two 31J Supers too. Coz I wanted to do this. And this is prior of the 31J Kai announcement. Which I also have. Quote
Slave IV Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 Wait, people buy more than one of each Macross DX release? Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 54 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Wait, people buy more than one of each Macross DX release? Wait. You don't? Quote
Slave IV Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 1 minute ago, no3Ljm said: Wait. You don't? Lol, don’t be silly. That’s crazy talk. Quote
borgified Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: Wait, people buy more than one of each Macross DX release? 1 hour ago, no3Ljm said: Wait. You don't? 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: Lol, don’t be silly. That’s crazy talk. Well... If collectors have serious money to spend, then why not right? I got in into Macross collecting in November of last year and just focused on the ones that just want and catches my interest. Never bought a second copy of the same valk [except for another 171EX Alto as I really beat the crap out of the first copy and wanted a second one to put the armour parts on and put on display. Got it at a slightly discounted price at mid 14K yen as it was sunburnt (discoloured) and may add weathering detail to make it more unique and to kit bash it with my first version]. Everyone has their own reasons why they get multiple copies of the same valks.. Quote
Slave IV Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 1 minute ago, borgified said: Well... If collectors have serious money to spend, then why not right? I got in into Macross collecting in November of last year and just focused on the ones that just want and catches my interest. Never bought a second copy of the same valk [except for another 171EX Alto as I really beat the crap out of the first copy and wanted a second one to put the armour parts on and put on display. Got it at a slightly discounted price at mid 14K yen as it was sunburnt (discoloured) and may add weathering detail to make it more unique and to kit bash it with my first version]. Everyone has their own reasons why they get multiple copies of the same valks.. Yeah, it's all fun and games! I will say, I get more enjoyment out of getting the same Valks, usually in a different color and slightly different style, than I do buying a single version of a new transforming toy for other transforming toy franchises. Something about Macross Valks just speaks to me! Quote
Saburo Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 3 hours ago, VF-18S Hornet said: Did you anticipate Bandai releasing the 31J Kai, that you got two super parts? Saburodamas had ordered extra super parts in case there was a VF-31J Kai release, if Bandai didn't release the Kai the super parts would go up for sale. Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, Saburo said: Saburodamas had ordered extra super parts in case there was a VF-31J Kai release, if Bandai didn't release the Kai the super parts would go up for sale. And good thing that the Kai got released, right? Quote
Saburo Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: And good thing that the Kai got released, right? Yes. Quote
VF-18S Hornet Posted June 26, 2018 Author Posted June 26, 2018 (edited) Well when the Kai arrives to my house it will have to share the parts from the other 31J. Cause I just found out NY has just shipped the Kai, took them long, got it at the price I paid for the Kairos on their site after they had me waiting for months. Edited June 26, 2018 by VF-18S Hornet Quote
VF-18S Hornet Posted June 27, 2018 Author Posted June 27, 2018 At last even though I never got it new from NY I finally got my Kairos in yesterday. It's funny I made a post on how I can't wait for it to come in and with 55 minutes it shows up at my door. Almost broke my foot on the crap my sister left on the floor getting to the door, that I ran like a ninja. http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (3) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (5) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (8) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (10) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (15) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (18) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (23) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (29) by James R, on Flickr Quote
Saburo Posted June 27, 2018 Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) I finally got a Yamato VF-1J Hikaru. Didn't think the Arcadia bright white was that much difference. Edited June 27, 2018 by Saburo Quote
Saburo Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) Chronos or Kairos? Edited June 29, 2018 by Saburo Quote
Boobytrap Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Kairos. Although the fact I am still waiting for NY to come through for me might be causing me to have a bias of desire. I think I'd still go with the Kairos if I had both in front of me. I really like the more standard military colors. As for your pictures they are both equally beautiful. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Kairos, like the paintjob better. Chronos has the better pod though. Quote
derex3592 Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 I will say that much as I do love my 31A, at lease the 30 Chronos didn't have that Grand Cannon GAAAAP going on behind the cockpit that all the 31's suffer from... Quote
Scyla Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 I like the Chronos better. Love how the arms are stored and I think it has a more unique chest section. The VF-31 looks more like a Frontier Valkyrie with the nosecone as a chest. The Chronos has also a unique Gerwalk-Mode with the ability to rotate the legs at the waist swivel. Two things are obvious: Bandai needs to release more variants of the Chronos. We need one or more add-on sets that provide us with more weapon pods. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 It's hard for me to remain unbiased regarding the 30 v 31 discussion since I'm selling my last YF-30 in the For Sale Section, but I honestly do like the 31 more. I like the Fighter and Battroid modes better (I'm not a fan of Gerwalk and so no comment either way there). Contrary to Scyla (no offense meant at all) I really love that the 31 is reminiscent of Frontier Valkyrie designs. And awesome pictures as always Saburo, you're actually making me want to keep the Chronos even though I really want to sell it to make space. lol -b. Quote
Lolicon Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Now now, there's plenty of different valks for everyone's varying tastes! Besides, we all know the 25 > 30/31 series. Now where's my re-renewal Messiah, Bandai? Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Scyla said: None taken. You like what you like. Cool, and agreed! 1 minute ago, Lolicon said: Now now, there's plenty of different valks for everyone's varying tastes! Besides, we all know the 25 > 30/31 series. Now where's my re-renewal Messiah, Bandai? There certainly are enough Valks out there to appeal to just about everyone who likes planes and robots. Frontier>Delta 31>25>30 -b. Quote
Mommar Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Now now, there's plenty of different valks for everyone's varying tastes! Besides, we all know the 25 > 30/31 series. Now where's my re-renewal Messiah, Bandai? They could use some better hips/shoulders. Quote
Xigfrid Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 In a manner, I think the nose portion of the 30 is more old-fashion, more imposing, compared to the 31A. But the 31A looks superior technically. Hard to decide which is a better valk design Quote
Saburo Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Boobytrap said: Kairos. Although the fact I am still waiting for NY to come through for me might be causing me to have a bias of desire. I think I'd still go with the Kairos if I had both in front of me. I really like the more standard military colors. As for your pictures they are both equally beautiful. Thank you @Boobytrap, I hope you get your Kairos. 3 hours ago, Kanedas Bike said: *snip* And awesome pictures as always Saburo, you're actually making me want to keep the Chronos even though I really want to sell it to make space. lol -b. LOL, thanks! Somebody buy KB's VF-30 is an awesome Valk. Quote
Slave IV Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Kairos color on Chronos would be ideal. Great pics all around! Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 9 hours ago, Slave IV said: Kairos color on Chronos would be ideal. Great pics all around! Nah. How about Chronos colors on Kairos. Now that’s an instant buy for me. Great pictures as always, @Saburo. Quote
borgified Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) Another post.. Milia (Q-Rau) and Mirage (Supers and stock hand attachments sans missiles). Edit: Upload newer pic Edited June 30, 2018 by borgified Quote
VF-18S Hornet Posted July 1, 2018 Author Posted July 1, 2018 Gerwalk to Battriod. http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (28) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (35) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (39) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (42) by James R, on Flickr http://DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos Alpha Flight Use (48) by James R, on Flickr Quote
rdrunner Posted July 1, 2018 Posted July 1, 2018 On 6/29/2018 at 6:09 PM, Slave IV said: Kairos color on Chronos would be ideal. Great pics all around! ^THIS!! Since getting the 31A last week I couldn’t resist and bid on a used YF-30 just because I liked the shape of the 31A fighter mode so much. Bandai can have direct access to my bank to draw funds the day they announce a Chronos in 31A color scheme... Quote
rdrunner Posted July 1, 2018 Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) On 6/29/2018 at 5:57 PM, Saburo said: One more pic. Great pic as always i love how your dark background and the soft lighting on the valks make them stand out. Do you use a light box or is this a more sophisticated studio setup? I was thinking of getting the amazon basics portable studio for taking shots of my valks, but not sure if it has a black background option. Edited July 1, 2018 by rdrunner Quote
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