Yamato weathering versions

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I've been thinking about getting a 1/60 VF-1 or Destroid weathering version and couldn't find any reviews. Anyone care to give a review?

Thanks

[usagiz]

I love my weathered destroids! And you can find several on sale at hkcollectible.com! They are a reputable and friendly dealer from hongkong!

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[jenius]

I have some comments about the weathering versions mixed in with my review here:

http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=2491

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thanks for the info. How about the VF-1 weathered? is it any good?

[Phalanix]

My Tomahawk Destroid review, weathered version. http://www.visualfan...-weathering-ver

Hope it helps.

Edited August 16, 2012 by Phalanix

[Kicker773]

Jenius has good reviews

[MacrossJunkie]

I think the weathered versions of the olive drab destroids don't look too bad, but the weathered versions of the normal ones just look terrible to me.

[Vi-RS]

I like the weathered version on these 1/60 scale VF-1 and Destroids, the 1/48 are a bit overkill.

[derex3592]

Buy the regular and weather them yourself...much cheaper and better!

[Vi-RS]

Buy the regular and weather them yourself...much cheaper and better!

yeah, built not bought.

[Kicker773]

The 1/48 has about the same weathering as the 1/60 v2.

[MacrossJunkie]

Another problem I have with the pre-weathered versions are that if you apply the stickers, it doesn't look right because the stickers are clean and might need to be applied over the weathered areas.

It's not a problem for people who don't put any stickers on, but for those that do, a non-weathered version would be better. That way it looks consistent whether you keep it clean or weather it yourself rather than having a weathered destroid or valk with strangely factory fresh markings.

In my case, I weathered mine and tried to make the stickers look a part of it with paint wear, chips and dirt.

Edit: Replaced with less stupid looking picture.

Edited August 17, 2012 by MacrossJunkie

[DarrinG]

Agree on the 'no-stickers-over-the-weathering' thing. Here they without.

Wish Yamato had done a few more tampo print areas on the shoulders and crotch before applying the effects...

[MacrossJunkie]

Agree on the 'no-stickers-over-the-weathering' thing. Here they without.

Wish Yamato had done a few more tampo print areas on the shoulders and crotch before applying the effects...

I concur that they should have added more tampo printing to the weathered versions. Already paying a good bit more for them and they aren't really meant for customizing so they might as well have stuck with the standard markings so that it wouldn't look so bare.

[Dimis]

Hi,

For whomever is interested, these are the VF-1 Kakizaki and Max. I got them new - for Max's i had to fight a bit but since i had won Kakizaki's i wouldn't let it go so easily - i think i may keep them in their boxes for now. Still you can see the top details. The Max variant has a slightly more severe weathering around the middle.

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Edited August 28, 2012 by Dimis

[jvmacross]

Weathered 1/60 VF-1S Roy and strike packs.....

Macross Chronicles exclusive 1/48 Weathered VF-1S Hikaru and strike packs

Edited August 29, 2012 by jvmacross

[Phalanix]

^um, that's a 1/48 weathered Hikaru, not Roy!

Also, the 1/48 weathered Roy comes in a solid blue box.

[jvmacross]

^um, that's a 1/48 weathered Hikaru, not Roy!

Also, the 1/48 weathered Roy comes in a solid blue box.

Corrected. Thanks!