Vermillion One Posted August 15, 2017 Posted August 15, 2017 Is the premium version worth upgrading over the Yamato release? I know its old now, but I have never had any issues with it. Quote
jenius Posted August 15, 2017 Posted August 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Vermillion One said: Is the premium version worth upgrading over the Yamato release? I know its old now, but I have never had any issues with it. Well, you have essentially the exact same toy, so are the new markings worth it to you? That's all it comes down to. Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 On 8/3/2017 at 8:05 PM, treatment said: 31,007 yen at hlj: https://hlj.com/product/ACA82133 premium version is now discontinued Quote
treatment Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 roflmao! finally, eh? wonder if hlj just chucked their unsold inventory away in some back alley truck... Quote
Sandman Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Were these a slow seller? The hikaru one was hard to get. Quote
derex3592 Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 You know..... if Premium Versions from Arcadia looked like THIS out of the box ... I would gladly pay for them, because that way they could claim to produce the ultimate Valk to date... Quote
tekering Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Good Lord! I'd be afraid to transform that sucker. Quote
derex3592 Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Not mine, it's a 148 Hasegawa model kit I think, it was on the MW FB page earlier, just sayin... that would command the name "Premium Finish" Quote
sumyumgoy Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Ah ok, yea I agree...that would be worth the extra cash for sure. Quote
Itachizero Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 7 hours ago, derex3592 said: You know..... if Premium Versions from Arcadia looked like THIS out of the box ... I would gladly pay for them, because that way they could claim to produce the ultimate Valk to date... Was it pre painted? Because I thought hasegawa produce model kit that have to be painted by the users. Quote
mickyg Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 That's the Hasegawa 1/48 I think... And no offence to the builder, it's a great job but it's also fairly minimalist, compared to what some folks even in our little community are capable of. For example, there's no tonal variation in the paint, I can see some silvering in the decals, the panel lining is too dark (for my liking anyway) and there are places where the lining is not even very consistent. ...and I agree, it still looks WAY better than the fully done Premium Finish Arcadia, in my opinion. Just goes to show that "premium" is definitely a subjective term. Quote
Lolicon Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Wow mickyg is harsher than me! I was just going to say black is a bit too dark for general panel lining on white surfaces, at least to me. Quote
barurutor Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Black panel lining makes it look cartoony IMHO. A lot of members here definitely do better lining work. Quote
mickyg Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Lolicon said: Wow mickyg is harsher than me! I was just going to say black is a bit too dark for general panel lining on white surfaces, at least to me. Yeah, I totally don't mean to sound harsh! My point was that by the standards of some of the amazing modellers here, and what they are capable of, imagine what would be possible on a "premium" of that standard. This is fine work, and shows the quality of the Hasegawa kit, with a bit of "minimal" effort, really is. Edited September 11, 2017 by mickyg Quote
derex3592 Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Ohh, I agree, it's not done to the level of a professional modeler and indeed even some of the super talented guys here, all I'm saying is, I would be willing to pay Arcardia's Premium Finish prices for their 1/60 Ver2 Valks IF they were detailed up to something along those lines. As it is now, I think the premium finish line is a total ripoff. Quote
Slave IV Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Cortoony for a cartoon based toy is sounding pretty good to me! Quote
no3Ljm Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 22 hours ago, derex3592 said: You know..... if Premium Versions from Arcadia looked like THIS out of the box ... I would gladly pay for them, because that way they could claim to produce the ultimate Valk to date... This is one of the reason that got inspired me to start my version of Premium Finish on my 1/60 Valks. I really would love to see an Arcadia version of that one, I mean look at all those gorgeous details and decals. But I'm pretty sure at 1/60 scale that will look so busy. I really really wanted to do it like that, but we will see. Thanks for sharing this, Derex! Quote
Lolicon Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Are we still complaining about the PF Roy? That's come and gone already. It's time to look forward and complain about the upcoming PF Max & Miria! Quote
no3Ljm Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Are we still complaining about the PF Roy? That's come and gone already. It's time to look forward and complain about the upcoming PF Max & Miria! Not me sir! Since I don't have one. I'm just making one though. Hahaha! Quote
Lolicon Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 If anyone still needs a premium Roy. https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1072650526&ref=list Quote
Xigfrid Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 I don't know what happened, but once I registered the item it went from 32400 jpy up to 40000 jpy. I proceeded anyway with SAL option, probably I can cancel the order if SAL is not available ? That's my first time with Mandarake Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, Xigfrid said: I don't know what happened, but once I registered the item it went from 32400 jpy up to 40000 jpy. I proceeded anyway with SAL option, probably I can cancel the order if SAL is not available ? That's my first time with Mandarake Check down at the bottom for "other versions", you might have grabbed a different specific one. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted September 16, 2017 Posted September 16, 2017 Premium Roy on mandarake again: http://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1072650526&lang=en Quote
Slave IV Posted October 16, 2017 Posted October 16, 2017 6 hours ago, Lolicon said: Anyone still in need of a premium Roy? Damn, so tempting! Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted October 16, 2017 Posted October 16, 2017 Yeah that’s a good price for premium roy Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted October 16, 2017 Posted October 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Yeah that’s a good price for premium roy Indeed. If I could get one for that, and didn't already have the normal Arcadia Roy, I'd bite. Quote
Falcon Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 13 hours ago, Lolicon said: Anyone still in need of a premium Roy? For that price I'd bite! Where did you see it? Shame I'm not in Japan... Quote
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