MacrossJunkie Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I wonder how hard it would be to take out the fold crystals and strip off the blue colour so that I could repaint it in clear purple. I don't like that heart shaped pattern on the shield either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) I'm positive all the clear bits are molded in color: transparent/translucent green, purple, and blue, respectively. As such, there is no possibility of stripping any of them down to water clear for a color change; you either accept Bandai's choices, or remove the bits that offend you in order to make molds to recast them in clear resin that you can tint before pouring, or paint after. Personally, I don't have a problem with what Bandai has done on Isamu's 29. It would've been nice if they'd gone with green and blue, or green and purple, or red and blue or purple, for that matter... heck, it would've been nice if all of Bandai's Frontier, at al, were matte finish, but they are what they are. Edited December 23, 2013 by mechaninac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusterbuster Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 btw, nippon-yasan is accepting orders for this item again: http://www.nippon-yasan.com/macross/5567-macross-f-dx-chogokin-yf-29-durandal-valkyrie-isamu-type-edition-limitee.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm positive all the clear bits are molded in color: transparent/translucent green, purple, and blue, respectively. As such, there is no possibility of stripping any of them down to water clear for a color change; you either accept Bandai's choices, or remove the bits that offend you in order to make molds to recast them in clear resin that you can tint before pouring, or paint after. Personally, I don't have a problem with what Bandai has done on Isamu's 29. It would've been nice if they'd gone with green and blue, or green and purple, or red and blue or purple, for that matter... heck, it would've been nice if all of Bandai's Frontier, at al, were matte finish, but they are what they are. I guess I'll find out when I get mine. All of Yamato's coloured clear parts were non-tinted clear plastic painted with clear colours. But I never tested Bandai's to see if that is true with them or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I guess the crystals on the shoulder SHOULD be purple... but the blue ones look much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I wasn't gonna buy it, but that review sold me on it. The 29' looks good in more earth-tone colors. Plus.. It's Isamu. Plus... Dat gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 NY has already shipped out my order. They're unusually fast this time but I ain't complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Looks good to me (except for that horrible glob of a pilot). Can't wait to get mine. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomac66 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Super parts on the way. http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/%E9%AD%82%E5%95%86%E5%BA%97-12%E6%9C%8825%E6%97%A5%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B%E6%8E%A5%E5%8F%97%E8%A8%82%E8%B3%BC%EF%BC%8C2014%E5%B9%B45%E6%9C%88%E6%B4%BE%E8%B2%A8-dx%E8%B6%85%E5%90%88%E9%87%91-160-yf-29-yf/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 NY has already shipped out my order. They're unusually fast this time but I ain't complaining. Yup, got the tracking number for my order already as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 "Preparation in progress" for mine... and seriously tempted to purchase a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon18 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Mine's under "preparation in progress" too. Should ship out by tomorrow? I think. First time dealing with NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy's Blues Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 A Guld super VF-27 in blue and grey make a nice display. /wishfull thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Indeed. That's a good wish for Guld. Also, add me to the "preparation in progress" queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faisaijin Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) ooops. excuse me, my mistake Edited December 24, 2013 by Faisaijin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon18 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Yeah.. That link was posted on the previous page. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Mine was preparing for shipping and shipped on the same night. That has never happened for me before from NY. Really must be luck of the draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I don't know if it's just me but the plastic does look a little bit translucent. So it look more like a toy compared to any my Renewal Valkyries. Something about that shade of beige is not good looking to me. Perhaps it looks better in hand. So it comes with a printed SMS logo on the stand? Why didn't the YF-29 30th Anniversary came with one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 A Guld super VF-27 in blue and grey make a nice display. /wishfull thinking Thats a great idea, but i would prefer the YF-30 to be a tribute to Guld due to the raptor like design both the 21 and 30 have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Woke up to 3 emails from NY - Preparation in progress - Shipped - Package in transit Hopefully its here by thursday or friday Edited December 24, 2013 by anubis20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzmaLee74 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Got the same emails last night! Opted for SAL since I'm in no hurry this time. Edited December 24, 2013 by OzmaLee74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark1975 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 estimated delivery next Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentCrossHairs Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Mine is shipped as well. Will be getting the supers parts. But will only use the booster section. Those wing parts makes the 29 look stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Shipping notification from NY just a bit ago, that said I'm incredibly nervous that they sent me (2) unique EMS Tracking Numbers. I did order two copies but I find it odd that they'd ship in separate boxes. Fingers crossed. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senzan Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) hmm my NY order is 'preparing'... Edited December 25, 2013 by senzan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon18 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Got tracking number and shipped. Should arrive this week if nothing goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Shipping notification from NY just a bit ago, that said I'm incredibly nervous that they sent me (2) unique EMS Tracking Numbers. I did order two copies but I find it odd that they'd ship in separate boxes. Fingers crossed. -b. Did you order them individually? If so they will send you two packages because they never combine orders until you ask them. I asked them once to combine orders and their answer was that shipping will be more expensive when I combine the orders. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 YF-29 Isamu Super Parts http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/macross/6441-macross-f-super-parts-set-dx-chogokin-yf-29-durandal-valkyrie-isamu-type-limited-edition.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I got my shipping notification as well, but since I opted for the cheapest SAL choice it could be a minimum of 1.5 weeks before I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) YF-29 Isamu Super Parts http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/macross/6441-macross-f-super-parts-set-dx-chogokin-yf-29-durandal-valkyrie-isamu-type-limited-edition.html I know there's not a great amount of plastic there but they're fortunately not too expensive. And now that I think of it, they could be even cheaper. Edited December 25, 2013 by Reïvaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thou shall not see no evil and hear no evil. Im contented with my Alto ver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Via Fed Ex they claim Monday here in New Mexico. Pre-ordered. Now the wait for the YF-30 pre-order begins... Edited December 25, 2013 by Mommar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Yes, that's the last 29' for me, time for some 30's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Yes, that's the last 29' for me, time for some 30's! To me, if Bandai announces the Ozma version of the YF-29. that assertion may come into question. Although, I'd rather get the news that his 25S is being reissued soon, before the YF-30, even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thou shall not see no evil and hear no evil. Im contented with my Alto ver Dont worry, im in the same boat as you. Just that i'm already at the plank ready to jump off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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