cwmodels Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 How abt the gerwalk mode? Don't know, got those 2 photos from here http://blog.livedoor.jp/hobisima-rittai/72_Sv-262Hs_2016-08-20-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane70 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 When did/does the Draken III model come out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Already out, it's been in my HLJ warehouse for about a week now, but I'm holding off shipping it until I can ship it together with the Tomy-Tech kits I have ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Don't know, got those 2 photos from here http://blog.livedoor.jp/hobisima-rittai/72_Sv-262Hs_2016-08-20-1 Thanks, I only had time to look at the link and wow was blown away by all the mechanical details of this valk!Being a kit too i can only imagine if someone really painted all the detail of the vents, joints it would be amazing!! This is my choice for flight pose ftw!! I would really encourage valk heads to go look at all the photos in the link walkthrough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwmodels Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Here is another build up for Draken III:http://macross-matome.net/goods/8498/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 just started work on mine. Panel lines are VERY shallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I'm tempted on getting the Draken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I'm tempted on getting the Draken. No pre-order madness helps too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) No pre-order madness helps too True. I'm really interested on the transformation on the kit actually. By the way, found this one in YJA. Built and painted Draken by zgmf_xg. Bid starts at Y35000. Looks amazing. But with that price, I'll rather get 2 DX figure. If I'll score atleast one during PO night. http://zgmfxg.web.fc2.com/MACROSS/Sv-262Hs/1/Sv262Hs1_1.html His Hayate's and Arad's Siegfrieds looks awesome too. Edited August 22, 2016 by no3ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 At least the gears on the draken look quite acceptable, liking the green splash he put on the gear lights. Other than the price, am not sure if the finished kit would be robust enough to survive travel via post? If anyone bought one before, perhaps they can share if they received it ok. Thanks for the post noel, reminds me if my wallet coughs up hairballs for the DX, i could go with a cheaper locally painted commission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 That looks very nice. I like how he "corrected" the internal skeleton colours too. I don't think that bright blue looks right at all on the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Slightly smarter larger than your average bear draken,...https://twitter.com/ANF421/status/767032045893627904 wings folded...https://twitter.com/muko037/status/767759865317961729 I wonder if its balancing on the gunpod + back wheels cos i don't seem to see the front gears out... Edited August 24, 2016 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Image from Hobby Japan magazine. 1/72 Lildraken and leg missle pod parts kit for Sv-262Hs Edited August 24, 2016 by IXTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Woohoo mini koenigs! That missile cluster looks way better than boomarangs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrov27 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Oh those little guys are cool. Really love the designs from Delta, just wish the show was turning out better - its starting to kill my interest in these releases a bit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwmodels Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 "Lil Draken"... Shoji couldn't come up with a better name than that?And where the heck are Mirage and Chuck VF-31? Hope it doesn't go to P-Bandai! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 "Lil Draken"... Shoji couldn't come up with a better name than that?And where the heck are Mirage and Chuck VF-31? Hope it doesn't go to P-Bandai! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I keep hearing P-Bandai mentioned. What is that? I've been out of the loop on Bandai models for years. The Delta kits are the first Bandai models I've bought since Alto's VF-25F kit was first released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 P-Bandai means "Premium Bandai." It's something Bandai started a couple years back where kits (and other items) not well suited for mass production can be ordered directly from them and produced on an as-needed basis. (Recent Gundam kits include the MG Powered GM, MG Altron, MG Heavyarms Kai, etc.) Unfortunately, P-Bandai is only available to customers in Japan, so until recently overseas customers had to resort to ordering these limited-run kits through proxy services, which would add various markups/service fees/etc. to the regular price. Bandai now has partnered with certain proxy service companies to allow overseas customers to get in on these P-Bandai kits. Fees and such are still applied, but there are now at least "official" proxy services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwmodels Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_210 Well... I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Oh those little guys are cool. Really love the designs from Delta, just wish the show was turning out better - its starting to kill my interest in these releases a bit.... Yeah, I'm the same. Love the designs, but the show with it's lack of good mecha action, or even ANY mecha action is making me lose interest a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Hmmm. Members losing interest on Delta. Next DX Preorders will be smooth I presume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayaxr Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Yeah, I'm the same. Love the designs, but the show with it's lack of good mecha action, or even ANY mecha action is making me lose interest a bit. Echoing the same sentiments here. Loved the VF-31s for the most part (skinny arms not withstanding). The Sv-262 has grown on me quite a bit but I'll admit it was not love at first sight. At this point I've given up on the series and just liking the designs for what they are. Finding it hard to accept good mecha action being replaced by idols and their hardships. And their origin stories at 5 episodes from the end of the series.. LOL. end rant. P-Bandai means "Premium Bandai." It's something Bandai started a couple years back where kits (and other items) not well suited for mass production can be ordered directly from them and produced on an as-needed basis. (Recent Gundam kits include the MG Powered GM, MG Altron, MG Heavyarms Kai, etc.) Unfortunately, P-Bandai is only available to customers in Japan, so until recently overseas customers had to resort to ordering these limited-run kits through proxy services, which would add various markups/service fees/etc. to the regular price. Bandai now has partnered with certain proxy service companies to allow overseas customers to get in on these P-Bandai kits. Fees and such are still applied, but there are now at least "official" proxy services. Can you give an example of one of these proxy service companies that are partnered with Bandai? Edited August 25, 2016 by ayaxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Can you give an example of one of these proxy service companies that are partnered with Bandai? Anything that's being released exclusively over P-Bandai store, you can get it from Nippon-Yasan. There's this CS Toys site that you can check it out for proxy service. Edited August 25, 2016 by no3ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Photos courtesy of TagHobby. Edited August 25, 2016 by no3ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Looks great but they almost look too big. Perspective maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayaxr Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Looks great but they almost look too big. Perspective maybe? The lil drakens do look a bit bulkier in these shots than in the lineart (3d work). In the series they seem to integrate a little bit better into the overall look of the vehicle and maybe don't look as tacked on. But could be perspective.... Nevertheless they do look like a cool addition to the kit. I think I'll wait until this form is avaialble as one kit altogether. Edited August 25, 2016 by ayaxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Can you give an example of one of these proxy service companies that are partnered with Bandai? Gah. The forum I got this from has stupid hotlinking issues (can't link to the specific post without isolating it from the discussion afterward). Oh well. Here's the post in question: http://gundameclipse.net/single/?p=709810&t=5193504 And here's the discussion afterward (go down about halfway to get to the above post): http://gundameclipse.net/topic/5193504/36/ We're all discussing this P-Bandai web page: http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/net-s_tokushu/international_delivery.html It seems there are three proxy services: Buyee.jp (which NZEOD uses and recommends), From Japan (which I used just a bit ago to snag something, I had a good experience), and Samurai Buyer. Sorry for the convoluted mess of links. >.< --- On a related note, I ordered a P-Bandai kit through a US store, Tatsu Hobby - the MG Powered GM. I've purchased other things from them before, and now have two other P-Bandai preorders with them. Their P-Bandai prices are probably a bit high compared to using the above proxy services, but I've always had a good experience with them, so... just an FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayaxr Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) Gah. The forum I got this from has stupid hotlinking issues (can't link to the specific post without isolating it from the discussion afterward). Oh well. Here's the post in question: http://gundameclipse.net/single/?p=709810&t=5193504 And here's the discussion afterward (go down about halfway to get to the above post): http://gundameclipse.net/topic/5193504/36/ We're all discussing this P-Bandai web page: http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/net-s_tokushu/international_delivery.html It seems there are three proxy services: Buyee.jp (which NZEOD uses and recommends), From Japan (which I used just a bit ago to snag something, I had a good experience), and Samurai Buyer. Sorry for the convoluted mess of links. >.< --- On a related note, I ordered a P-Bandai kit through a US store, Tatsu Hobby - the MG Powered GM. I've purchased other things from them before, and now have two other P-Bandai preorders with them. Their P-Bandai prices are probably a bit high compared to using the above proxy services, but I've always had a good experience with them, so... just an FYI. Anything that's being released exclusively over P-Bandai store, you can get it from Nippon-Yasan. There's this CS Toys site that you can check it out for proxy service. Thanks guys. Edited August 26, 2016 by ayaxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Draken Transformation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 The transformation manual must be a pita to illustrate! dang.... and am impressed that bandai even managed to pull this off in a kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Yeah no kidding! That is impressive engineering! The Drakken has really grown on me too, I think I'll pick up one and a 37 kit. They seem to be better than the 25 kits. Just need my 1/60's to sell Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazinger Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Is it wrong to have wanted the Drakken to be the hero valk of the series? Because if it's wrong, I don't want to be right. That transformation video is way smexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 *snip* On a related note, I ordered a P-Bandai kit through a US store, Tatsu Hobby - the MG Powered GM. I've purchased other things from them before, and now have two other P-Bandai preorders with them. Their P-Bandai prices are probably a bit high compared to using the above proxy services, but I've always had a good experience with them, so... just an FYI. I agree. TatsuHobby is a great store. Though I didn't know that they can get P-Bandai stuff now. I met the owner before on one of the conventions here in San Jose. And I got a few discounts on some of the items too. Thanks guys. You're welcome. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 well crap I wanna get a Draken now......the transformation looks intimidating cause it's so compact together tightly in place. But this is one of those where I REALLY enjoy the overall look and creative design of the Battroid form. First time in a loooooong time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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