Xigfrid Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 I love my Yamato 21, but with time and nitpicking, I feel that it is slightly too thick at the nose and that the global width at the main body could be more streamlined, less width. It also need some foot surgery. Quote
Stampeed Valkyrie Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 ooh boy, after reading head lasers snapping I checked mine and its there.. whew! Then I read legs snapping off and I am afraid to take it out of the box now... I need to learn how to finesse it during transformation before I break it.. Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Numbninja said: is that yami yf 21...i think they nailed the line art...i dont even see kits that can compare to their fighter mode I thought Hasegawa's YF-21 Fighter is done correctly for my taste. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 37 minutes ago, Stampeed Valkyrie said: ooh boy, after reading head lasers snapping I checked mine and its there.. whew! Then I read legs snapping off and I am afraid to take it out of the box now... I need to learn how to finesse it during transformation before I break it.. You can loosen the hips beforehand, there's a tutorial in the macross maintenance thread showing how to remove the covers and loosen the screws. Quote
Ryoma Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 I just unboxed mine after few weeks that it was sitting on my shelf...what can i say, possibly among the best 3 variable fighter i had ever seen(and i have seen a lot). No problems of any kind, joints were stiff just enough...and well super happy. I transformed it only once, from fighter to battroid and it looks just so...menacing! I hope bandai will release soon the rest of the M+ gang(YF-21 and YF-11). To me this is a a masterpiece. Quote
TrickyCustomer Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Looks like I need to order some of those spare antenna too! You would have thought Bandai would include a spare or softer material version like they did with the vf-25a. Not ideal but can be fixed I guess. Edited October 26, 2018 by TrickyCustomer Quote
onnasake Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Ryoma said: I hope bandai will release soon the rest of the M+ gang(YF-21 and YF-11). To me this is a a masterpiece. I had never, ever intended to spend $300 on a single toy....I still can't believe I did. But man....if Bandai makes a YF-21 as good looking as this? I'll end up spending another $300. Quote
Saburo Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) Finished up the shoot of the YF-19, now onto processing. Here's a sneak peak. Edited October 27, 2018 by Saburo Quote
seti88 Posted October 27, 2018 Author Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) Nice macro shot! Love the visor highlights! Edited October 27, 2018 by seti88 Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 56 minutes ago, Saburo said: Finished up the shoot of the YF-19, now onto processing. Here's a sneak peak. You’re shots are flawless, unfortunately they show all the micro gaps throughout. One day Bandai will be productions/manufacture perfect and they will be in alignment with your photographic skills. Quote
seti88 Posted October 27, 2018 Author Posted October 27, 2018 Micro gaps cannot be eliminated on transforming toys IMO. I think the more appropriate word is for a seamless toy, or at least having seams positioned less visibly. But some may say that is the character of a toy. Quote
Ryoma Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 6 hours ago, onnasake said: I had never, ever intended to spend $300 on a single toy....I still can't believe I did. But man....if Bandai makes a YF-21 as good looking as this? I'll end up spending another $300. Honestly, i own two yamato YF-19 and one Arcadia. If i weren't broke as hell right now i would totally buy another three to replace them with this beauty...so don't feel ashamed, you are in very good company here Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 45 minutes ago, Ryoma said: Honestly, i own two yamato YF-19 and one Arcadia. If i weren't broke as hell right now i would totally buy another three to replace them with this beauty...so don't feel ashamed, you are in very good company here You could probably sell the Arcadia for a decent chunk of what a DX is worth, the used ones on Mandarake are the same priced as an unopened DX YF-19. Quote
Saburo Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, seti88 said: Nice macro shot! Love the visor highlights! Thank you @seti88! The light refects off the visor and optic very nicely. 12 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: You’re shots are flawless, unfortunately they show all the micro gaps throughout. One day Bandai will be productions/manufacture perfect and they will be in alignment with your photographic skills. Thank you @nightmareB4macross I appreciate you compliments. When I am processing shots, I see all the flaws and details of the Valkyries. There are times when I am looking at the photo and see a gap thinking its huge, but when you look at the physical toy its quite small. Bandai will continue to refine and improve their manufacturing as technology advances. Edited October 27, 2018 by Saburo Quote
Saburo Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 Ikuze Kawaiko-chan! YF-19 Figher mode set. Quote
Ryoma Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 13 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: You could probably sell the Arcadia for a decent chunk of what a DX is worth, the used ones on Mandarake are the same priced as an unopened DX YF-19. Sounds interesting. Don't know if i'm ready to say good-bye to them though. Just kidding, i will definitely look into it thanks. Quote
seti88 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Posted October 28, 2018 Loving the upward looking shots On the 19...looks like it’s flying as you can’t see the gear... Quote
Saburo Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) YF-19 Gerwalk mode. Edited October 28, 2018 by Saburo Quote
Xigfrid Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 I love your pictures @Saburo, you know that but I hate you post because each time, I am having a very hard time deciding which mode is best for my lock screen When yesterday I thought I was set with the fighter mode until... at least the next VF-1J release... here come the gerwalk Picts! Quote
Saburo Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 2 hours ago, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said: @Saburo superb as always! Thank you @PsYcHoDyNaMiX! 1 hour ago, Xigfrid said: I love your pictures @Saburo, you know that but I hate you post because each time, I am having a very hard time deciding which mode is best for my lock screen When yesterday I thought I was set with the fighter mode until... at least the next VF-1J release... here come the gerwalk Picts! Thank you @Xigfrid, I appreciate and glad you and other use my photos as wallpapers. LOL.. looks like you'll be hating me a bit more because I am finishing up the Battorid mode pictures. Quote
Saburo Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 11 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Gorgeous pics as always, Saburo. Thank you @no3Ljm! Quote
Mac Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 Has anyone who ordered from CD Japan received a broken antenna? I'm scared to open mine.... Quote
Saburo Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mac said: Has anyone who ordered from CD Japan received a broken antenna? I'm scared to open mine.... I got mine from CDJ and no broken head cannon, but ymmv from what has been discussed here it comes down to how the package was handled during the shipping process. Quote
Mommar Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Mac said: Has anyone who ordered from CD Japan received a broken antenna? I'm scared to open mine.... One of my two came from CDJ and the antenna was fine. Quote
mickyg Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 Mine came from CDJ, had a fairly beaten up shipping box, and was still intact. If that's any indication of how they pack them, you should be OK. Quote
rdrunner Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Mac said: Has anyone who ordered from CD Japan received a broken antenna? I'm scared to open mine.... CDJ antenna intact +1 although it has a little bit of stress mark on the top. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 Mine from CDJ was also fine. Quote
Saburo Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) Edited October 30, 2018 by Saburo Quote
Saburo Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: Looking great! @Saburo @Slave IV Thank you! Quote
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