Bandai DX YF-29 Isamu Coloring

[MacrossJunkie]

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.

[mechaninac]

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

[dusterbuster]

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

[MacrossJunkie]

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.

[Scream Man]

I guess the crystals on the shoulder SHOULD be purple... but the blue ones look much nicer.

[skullmilitia]

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!

[neoexcaliber]

NY has already shipped out my order. They're unusually fast this time but I ain't complaining.

[Kanedas Bike]

Looks good to me (except for that horrible glob of a pilot). Can't wait to get mine.

-b.

[tomac66]

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/

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

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.

[mechaninac]

"Preparation in progress" for mine... and seriously tempted to purchase a second.

[Falcon18]

Mine's under "preparation in progress" too. Should ship out by tomorrow? I think. First time dealing with NY.

[Roy's Blues]

A Guld super VF-27 in blue and grey make a nice display.

/wishfull thinking

[technoblue]

Indeed. That's a good wish for Guld.

Also, add me to the "preparation in progress" queue.

[Faisaijin]

ooops. excuse me, my mistake

Edited December 24, 2013 by Faisaijin

[Falcon18]

Yeah.. That link was posted on the previous page. Thanks though.

[MacrossJunkie]

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.

[Scyla]

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?

[close313]

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.

[anubis20]

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

[OzmaLee74]

Got the same emails last night! Opted for SAL since I'm in no hurry this time.

Edited December 24, 2013 by OzmaLee74

[Stark1975]

estimated delivery next Monday!

[SilentCrossHairs]

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.

[Kanedas Bike]

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.

[senzan]

hmm my NY order is 'preparing'...

Edited December 25, 2013 by senzan

[Falcon18]

Got tracking number and shipped. Should arrive this week if nothing goes wrong.

[Scyla]

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.

[charger69]

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

[mechaninac]

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.

[Reïvaj]

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

[recon]

Thou shall not see no evil and hear no evil. Im contented with my Alto ver

[Mommar]

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

[skullmilitia]

Yes, that's the last 29' for me, time for some 30's!

[mechaninac]

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.

[close313]

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.