Loop Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 The new super parts look much better than the ones that were meant for Alto's YF-29. I did not like the way they used colors that did not match the fighter on the original set. The new set is color matched and looks more seamless and natural on the fighter. I don't know why they chose that blue color on the original set, I thought it clashed with the red/white/black colors. Quote
Reïvaj Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Well, most super parts don't match the fighters. Quote
Loop Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Well, most super parts don't match the fighters. I know, but for some reason the blue looked weird to me. Quote
xrentonx Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Have one on the way but I picked up a second one. HLJ has never failed me Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 If it had the original colors, I would have clicked "add to cart". Quote
Old Man Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Have one on the way but I picked up a second one. HLJ has never failed me Yeah...ditto... Quote
SuperHobo Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 I originally sold my YF-29, but I kind of want to just own this mold so thank you hlj. I like the colors on this one too. Quote
Loop Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) I'll stay with the 1x I got on the way atm as Christmas is on the way. Edited October 22, 2012 by Loop Quote
Chronocidal Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Uhh... did HLJ take it down again? Now they don't even list the product. Quote
subie81 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 I was able to secure one from HLJ thanks to all the previous posts! Thank you guys for posting! You made a fellow Macross fan happy!!! Quote
Negotiator Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Got mine today from AE. Qc wise, a small yellow smudge on the white plastic next to the wing. Luckily was able to scratch off most of it with my fingernail. Fighter mode doesn't feel as tight fitting as my red one. All the joints are decently tight in battroid including the missile bay doors on the legs...for now. We all know they will get loose sitting in one position, but it is what it looks like, and am satisfied. Quote
Twoducks Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Just came across a pic of the green tinted scraped version ... Couldn't they at least leave the clear parts on the nose green like in the original 29 release? Lack of paint on the stand is also a bit of a slap in the face. Quote
Loop Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Just came across a pic of the green tinted scraped version ... Couldn't they at least leave the clear parts on the nose green like in the original 29 release? Lack of paint on the stand is also a bit of a slap in the face. I agree Twoducks, they should have left the green for the clear parts on the nose and I was also surprised they did not paint the stand. They did the same thing on the VF-171EX when I feel like they should have put a NUNS logo on the base. As far as the YF-29 30th, it does not have any SMS logos on the wing but it does have the the markings on the leg. This to me is enough to include a stand with the SMS logo on it if that makes any sense. Quote
Drackie Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) I agree Twoducks, they should have left the green for the clear parts on the nose and I was also surprised they did not paint the stand. They did the same thing on the VF-171EX when I feel like they should have put a NUNS logo on the base. As far as the YF-29 30th, it does not have any SMS logos on the wing but it does have the the markings on the leg. This to me is enough to include a stand with the SMS logo on it if that makes any sense. also haves SMS 030 in the back of the wings right ? white letters on white plastic ? Edited October 23, 2012 by Drackie Quote
Chronocidal Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) I still would love to know what kind of insane (lack of) thought process they've got going on that would result in WHITE SKULLS PAINTED OVER WHITE PLASTIC. Seriously. I mean, Bandai has made some pretty stupid decisions about their Macross Frontier stuff before, but that's a whole 'nother level of dumbassery. Now.. I do wonder if there was some kind of mixup in terminology, and the skulls were supposed to go on the tails... But that just means whoever was doing the actual painting obviously has no clue about Macross, or aircraft in general. Edited October 23, 2012 by Chronocidal Quote
Loop Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) also haves SMS 030 in the back of the wings right ? white letters on white plastic ? Weird, I only thought it had white skulls painted on the white part of the super parts. Will report in tomorrow after work, as it should be here. I still would love to know what kind of insane (lack of) thought process they've got going on that would result in WHITE SKULLS PAINTED OVER WHITE PLASTIC. Seriously. I mean, Bandai has made some pretty stupid decisions about their Macross Frontier stuff before, but that's a whole 'nother level of dumbassery. You never know, maybe they will change it by May. They made changes to the fighter before release. Here's to hoping they are smart enough to catch it. **Edit** I just looked at one of the gallery's that was posted a page or 2 back, and sure nuff Bandai is dumb enough to tampo white markings on white plastic. I never noticed the SMS on the wing... Maybe this in not a anniversary edition but a "special edition" Edited October 23, 2012 by Loop Quote
Loop Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) More like "special-ed edition." That's what I meant in so many words, did not want to offend anyone. But it's too late for me to complain now, mine should be here tomorrow. Edited October 23, 2012 by Loop Quote
Drackie Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 this image (and isn´t the only one) is what i refer, look at the right wing: Maybe some monitor configurations doesn´t let to see the white leters Quote
Loop Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 this image (and isn't the only one) is what i refer, look at the right wing: Maybe some monitor configurations doesn't let to see the white letters I have a pretty nice S-IPS monitor that is pretty accurate in colors although I had the mode set wrong. I was not really looking at the pics cause I have one coming in. I just thought of one good thing about the white on white lol, at least you won't notice the paint chipping like on other Bandai valks. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 I still would love to know what kind of insane (lack of) thought process they've got going on that would result in WHITE SKULLS PAINTED OVER WHITE PLASTIC. When the valk starts to yellow we'll get to see the white markings. Maybe a special effect that bandai was plannig ahead? Quote
Twoducks Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) The white markings on white should win Bandai the “Gurren Lagann kick reason to the curb” special prize in recognition for ballzy and crazy scheme designing. Have to tilt laptop screen to see them… Those clear parts are molded in color or can they be tinted to another color? I've seen modelers do it from transparent to tinted on the MF valk model kits. Edited October 24, 2012 by Twoducks Quote
Loop Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Got mine in today, but have not opened it yet. I might get to it tonight, but am not sure if I will have time. Edited October 24, 2012 by Loop Quote
Loop Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 A couple more pics taken on my iPhone, I don't know why for the life of me the image resizing does not work for me. Quote
Drackie Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 sugoii nice pics ! i can´t wait to have it :3 i ordered but will take some time, but with this pictures again confirm, that i like the white even more than the red one i have a fast pack for the red one (but the valky don´t) , i will use that pack on my 30th version :3 i hope that be cool hhaha maybe don´t .. I can´t wait !!! Quote
Stark1975 Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 All the pictures and the relatively cheap FAST packs (compared to the original) makes me wish I'd pulled the trigger and bought this from HLJ a couple of days ago. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I didn't know it said "SMS 030" on the wings until just now. Quote
locidm Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 finally see what people have been complaining about white marking on white surfaces.. Looks good! Thanks for the pics. Quote
aceoftherebellion Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I gotta be honest, I actually kinda dig the white tampograph against the white plastic. It's subtle but I actually like the way it looks. Probably in a minority opinion here though. Quote
Loop Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 The white on white is not as bad as it looked in the other photos I have seen, I don't mind it. Quote
Drackie Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I gotta be honest, I actually kinda dig the white tampograph against the white plastic. It's subtle but I actually like the way it looks. Probably in a minority opinion here though. those SMS 030 are ok, the real problem is on the superparts... they put the skull white on white wings ... that´s what i´m worried about :S, the SMS 030 means that they are really capable to do it... i hope they put the skulls black or gray... Edited October 25, 2012 by Drackie Quote
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