Mr Bomber Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 No there was no guide on how to place the decals in the instruction manual. I just used my imagination, and looked at the photo on the box, as well getting some inspiration from a custom VF-4G on this thread. sorry i misread you post, i was talking about the decal sheet, not the instructions, i dont see instructions either. Quote
microtree33 Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Anyone have an idea as to how the new VF-4G is selling? Prior to its reissue I think the old Yamato version was one of the most expensive 1/60 valks, though I don't know if that was because the VF-4 is wildly popular or because very few were produced before Yamato imploded. Whatever the reason, I was pretty sure I'd never own one of these. Kudos to Arcadia for really coming through on this. However, I am curious: is there a reason the old version still commands a premium? Quote
chyll2 Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Yamato version usually commands premium price compared to Arcadia except for the VF-1 release. The premium though has listed but it is still there. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Anyone have an idea as to how the new VF-4G is selling? Prior to its reissue I think the old Yamato version was one of the most expensive 1/60 valks, though I don't know if that was because the VF-4 is wildly popular or because very few were produced before Yamato imploded. Whatever the reason, I was pretty sure I'd never own one of these. Kudos to Arcadia for really coming through on this. However, I am curious: is there a reason the old version still commands a premium? From what I remember it was kind of like made-to-order since it was a Web Store exclusive back then. So yeah, they produced a few compared to the other shelf warmer Valks that they have. From what I gather so far about the Yamato Valk release is that its done pretty well. It's unique and one of a kind. And when Yamato closed down the supply and demand action kicks in afterwards. So I guess, the premium price is still in effect it's because it was made by the now defunct Yamato company. But if you're going to ask me, play smart and be money-wise on this one and get the reissue since it's still made by the same group of people who produced the old one. Actually, it's the price I paid for getting the extra one from Yamato prior of the reissue announcement. With the money I spent with those two Yamato's, I should probably own 3 Arcadia VF-4G by now. But in the end, I'm really glad that I own the Yamato version since they have a cool looking box than Arcadia's. Screw those window boxes. Quote
chyll2 Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Already got this toy in Mandarake. I am planning to customize it one way or another. It can be as little as panel line + hasegawa/printed markings (like No step) or can be a repaint (depending on how much it can be safely dis-assembled or masked) For those that has been playing with these toy, can you share what parts that can be safely painted (without rubbing) or any suggestions? edit: is Talos56 a member here? A google search in resulted the following entry at deviant art. He has an album with all these schemes http://talos56.deviantart.com/gallery/7626781/VF-4-Lightning-III is the nose cone painted? or molded in that color? Edited March 28, 2016 by chyll2 Quote
anime52k8 Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 Talos is a member here, but he hasn't been active in a long time. Quote
dapro Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 MP-29 is in stock so now I can ship from my PW along with the VF-4G! Quote
Moosey Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) VERY tentative first step. (Which is why I started on the underside) Edited March 30, 2016 by Moosey Quote
ZorClone Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 oh cool, can't wait to see how it turns out. What do you use to wipe it off with, anything special? do you have to seal it? Quote
takatoys Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Anybody would like wings skull emblem stickers. I am printing some in thin vinyl adhesive and they are looking quite good. You may want them if you want to keep the original sticker sheet intact. Edited March 30, 2016 by takatoys Quote
Moosey Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) I was thinking more along the line of transfers... @ZorClone, I'm just going for a trial run with panel lines and light weathering. I intend (at some stage) to go FB2012 (although I can't bring myself to make the feet brown!) I'm not planning to seal it just yet. Maybe later down the line. I'm using paintbrush, cotton buds and tissue (like the guy in the Florey models YouTube vid) This is where I'm up to now. Edited March 30, 2016 by Moosey Quote
mooman Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Looks great. How long did it take you to do that? Quote
Moosey Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 About 4 and a half hours. Been sat here staring at it over a glass of (Japanese) whiskey for the last half an hour making slight touch ups here and there. ☺️ Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 About 4 and a half hours. Been sat here staring at it over a glass of (Japanese) whiskey for the last half an hour making slight touch ups here and there. ☺️ are you going to paint your feet brown? Quote
Moosey Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 are you going to paint your feet brown? After careful consideration David, no I'm not intending to do that. A tan radome and turning the blue accents to gunmetal or silver is my limit. I don't think I want to use stickers so I'll have hunt down some decals. I'll be happy with it like this for a while given that the wash has added dome much needed detail to, what from a distance was a big slab of grey in my display case (albeit a very sexy slab of grey!) Quote
derex3592 Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Great job Moosey! I remember doing my Yamato...it isn't easy on that matte grey finish! Looks good! Quote
spanner Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 looks awesome Moosey! nice work! you have more guts to attempt this than I would ever have! Quote
Moosey Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks Derex, I'd definitely quote your work as inspiration! Thanks Spanner. Glad you guys think it looks good. 😅 Quote
chyll2 Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 that wash really add a lot. It makes the details pop! Quote
Scyla Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 I finally got a chance to inspect my copy of Arcadias VF-4G today after I received it earlier this week. Besides a few scuffs in the right shoulder block no major issues in the paint and surface department. So this would be my fifth Arcadia Valkyrie without issues out of the box (VF-1S Focker, YF-19, VF-1J GBP, VF-0S and the VF-4g) vs. the three that had issues (VF-1S Hikaru (missing tail-fin light), VF-0D (intake warnings misaligned, one thruster was not attached) and VF-0A (scuffs and paint scratches out of the box)). I don't know if their quality control is increased over the old Yamato toys. Some issues remain with the VF-4G though. The angle joints are loose (It can still hold a standing still pose), the knees are loose as well as the shoulder joints (in some angles they offer no friction at all). It is a nice toy and took the place of my SoC Gunbuster on my desk so I can look at it some more. The transformation is great and I adore the engineering Mr. K put into this Valkyrie. I still don't understand why they didn't include the beefier, articulated manipulators in the base Valkyrie but oh well. The limited arm posability is there but probably an issue of the design. One quick question. Are the small doors on the rear landing gears supposed to slide up? I can't seem to get them to fold out and I'm also unable to slide them up and then fold them out. Some advice on that would be appreciated. Quote
Roanstalker Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Just got this a few days ago in Kong Kong. Pretty cool but i thought they were going to fix the missile tolerances. They fall out so easily. The hinged plates under the plane and the small red pieces at the end of the plane also tend to fall out... nice toy but wish there wasnt so many pieces that could fall out lol. Quote
Moosey Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Scyla, yes the hinge extends. Rather than pick at it from one end with a fingernail, try to do both ends at once. Hope that helps. Quote
ErikElvis Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 About 4 and a half hours. Been sat here staring at it over a glass of (Japanese) whiskey for the last half an hour making slight touch ups here and there. ☺️ Was going to ask you what you were drinking. Go neat or go home! Quote
dizman Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 I had the same problem Scyla, ended up putting a small piece of plastic under there and slowly rocked it back and forth. Its a tight slide joint but the panel will slowly raise up. Quote
derex3592 Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Just got this a few days ago in Kong Kong. Pretty cool but i thought they were going to fix the missile tolerances. They fall out so easily. The hinged plates under the plane and the small red pieces at the end of the plane also tend to fall out... nice toy but wish there wasnt so many pieces that could fall out lol. I gave up on my Yamato missiles staying on and just superglued them all on! Not like I was ever gonna remove them anyway. Makes handling the thing actually fun. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Just got this a few days ago in Kong Kong. Pretty cool but i thought they were going to fix the missile tolerances. They fall out so easily. The hinged plates under the plane and the small red pieces at the end of the plane also tend to fall out... nice toy but wish there wasnt so many pieces that could fall out lol. I gave up on my Yamato missiles staying on and just superglued them all on! Not like I was ever gonna remove them anyway. Makes handling the thing actually fun. My Yamato releases were never bad enough that I wanted to glue them, but I do agree that missiles falling out could be annoying. I thought I read that the Arcadia version addressed that, too bad that it appears they didn't, or did not consistently. -b. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 So basically, just like I comment before it's just a reissue of old molds without fixing the problems even if just the missile tabs. Yeah, I thought they're going to fix that as well. Quote
General Rasp Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Has anyone tried applying Pledge floor polish to the tabs to thicken them? Great form by the way! Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Has anyone tried applying Pledge floor polish to the tabs to thicken them? Great form by the way! Welcome! Not me, I'm anti-modification (ha), but I'm sure someone at some point may have tried it. -b. Quote
Moosey Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Was going to ask you what you were drinking. Go neat or go home! Nikka from the Barrel. Lovely stuff. And yes neat. Always! Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Has anyone tried applying Pledge floor polish to the tabs to thicken them? Great form by the way! Not me. But however, I did use clear nail polish though. Finished......for now image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg Lovely. Great job Moosey! Edited March 31, 2016 by no3ljm Quote
takatoys Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Made a few prints of the wings skull emblem in ultra thin vinyl adhesive. Looks pretty good, would you be interested in buying? Quote
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