Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

[Chronocidal]

Appreciate the update, I'd post that to the other NY thread too if you haven't already.

Might be worth hammering the issue with Paypal a bit to see if they'll take action despite the timeline.

[canklebreaker]

5 minutes ago, Chronocidal said:

Appreciate the update, I'd post that to the other NY thread too if you haven't already.

Might be worth hammering the issue with Paypal a bit to see if they'll take action despite the timeline.

Done! Just found the thread.

[no3Ljm]

6 hours ago, Ryoma said:

Not quite sure if the subject has been discussed yet but i was wondering...is it possible to use the old yamato variable stand on the new Bandai 1/48 line?

You probably going to need a custom adapter for it to be able to use it.

 

[Ryoma]

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

You probably going to need a custom adapter for it to be able to use it.

 

Thank you, by any chance do you know if there are any available already?

[borgified]

1 hour ago, Ryoma said:

Thank you, by any chance do you know if there are any available already?

Chaotic Yeti has yet to make one for the DX VF-1 (I believe) once he's free, not too busy with his new job and has time to design new adapters. 

[Ryoma]

13 hours ago, borgified said:

Chaotic Yeti has yet to make one for the DX VF-1 (I believe) once he's free, not too busy with his new job and has time to design new adapters. 

Thank you! Looking forward to it!

[sh9000]

[Lolicon]

On 3/2/2021 at 11:57 PM, no3Ljm said:

This is why I don't buy the PF version. In my head, I rather do all the panel linings or weathering if I want to add it. So all of it will look the same.  

Or I'll just save a lot of money and send everything to @Lolicon so all of my Valks will have that Premium 'Lolicon-Special-Touch' Edition. And all the landing gears will be white. 

 

Man I don't even have time to finish off my own stuff, much less others'. 

[jvmacross]

2 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

[Grey728]

On 3/2/2021 at 9:24 PM, RedComet said:

Be careful with panel lining and weathering. Once you start, you will want to do it to every Valk you have. The ones without it just look too plain by comparison. 
 

Can confirm. Just did a 'quick' panel lining of my copy of Roy and now I NEED to do the rest. I didn't even do a very good job, but it's HEAPS better than vanilla. I should do a side by side comparison... hmm 

[sh9000]

45 minutes ago, jvmacross said:

[Shawn]

Can we take a moment and go back to where the DX fun began with this unpainted prototype/test shot?
So crazy to see it all white with no paint/tampo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnq2wVY8SFU

[jvmacross]

1 hour ago, Shawn said:

Can we take a moment and go back to where the DX fun began with this unpainted prototype/test shot?
So crazy to see it all white with no paint/tampo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnq2wVY8SFU

yep, fast-forward to 2021 and thousands of dollars later....

[KFDzero]

 

19 hours ago, jvmacross said:

yep, fast-forward to 2021 and thousands of dollars later....

And there I was saying I was very happy with my Yammies (still am btw) and don't need a DX......

[Sanity is Optional]

I try not to think of how much my Macross collection cost/is worth.

Well, at least if I suddenly need a new car I have options.

[DYRL VF-1S]

Speaking of throwing money at something, when will the next announcement be damnit!

[vladykins]

42 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said:

Speaking of throwing money at something, when will the next announcement be damnit!

 

My mind says "YES YES YES!" but my wallet says "Ummmm, well, sure. YES YES YES!"

 

[DYRL VF-1S]

5 hours ago, vladykins said:

 

My mind says "YES YES YES!" but my wallet says "Ummmm, well, sure. YES YES YES!"

 

 

[RedComet]

23 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

I try not to think of how much my Macross collection cost/is worth.

Well, at least if I suddenly need a new car I have options.

Yeah, I saw your collection. It must be quite a bit!

[Sanity is Optional]

1 hour ago, RedComet said:

Yeah, I saw your collection. It must be quite a bit!

Yeah, that was only about a third of it, (most of) the rest is in the walk-in closet. I don't have enough space to display it all.

[KFDzero]

The biggest issue with being a collector is you need double the space - to display and then to keep the box in as mint a condition as possible too... This doesn't even take into account the multiples of copies people buy, which if displayed in various modes, is double space again 

[RedComet]

1 minute ago, KFDzero said:

The biggest issue with being a collector is you need double the space - to display and then to keep the box in as mint a condition as possible too... This doesn't even take into account the multiples of copies people buy, which if displayed in various modes, is double space again 

I am lucky enough that I have a big ol' closet connected to my classroom, so my Valk and TF boxes hide among middle school science supplies 

[RedComet]

Now imagine if we had taken every dime we spent on collectibles in the past 10 years and bought Bitcoin instead, we could build an ACTUAL Valkyrie with that much cash 

 

[DYRL VF-1S]

2 hours ago, RedComet said:

Now imagine if we had taken every dime we spent on collectibles in the past 10 years and bought Bitcoin instead, we could build an ACTUAL Valkyrie with that much cash 

 

I had friends that did. Too bad they don't collect valkyries

[sh9000]

Preview of the VF-1J with Fast Packs pose from Macross Chronicle.

[RedComet]

2 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Preview of the VF-1J with Fast Packs pose from Macross Chronicle.

Macross Chronicle  yeah, THAT’s why I got a TV fast pack for Hikaru and Max (unless Max doesn’t use one there, then I was just kidding).

[sh9000]

7 minutes ago, RedComet said:

Macross Chronicle  yeah, THAT’s why I got a TV fast pack for Hikaru and Max (unless Max doesn’t use one there, then I was just kidding).

I don’t think Max does but this is the cover from Macross Chronicle.

[derex3592]

Panel lining complete on my IJ. Eagerly awaiting the next round of TV Fast Packs to ship in April hopefully!?! 

[Tallman]

On 3/9/2021 at 5:29 PM, sh9000 said:

Nice pose in this angle .

[Lolicon]

3 hours ago, derex3592 said:

Panel lining complete on my IJ. Eagerly awaiting the next round of TV Fast Packs to ship in April hopefully!?! 

Excellent work! 

[rocketblast]

5 hours ago, derex3592 said:

Panel lining complete on my IJ. Eagerly awaiting the next round of TV Fast Packs to ship in April hopefully!?! 

that's beautiful.  question though, I see you leave all the factory markings on there.  but I've been wondering do you guys clear coat this before/after or do you just make the panel lines only?  reason being, I just started doing panel lines on my first gundam model and have been thinking about doing a macross valkyrie toy too.  Or if you have a guide I can look at, that would be cool.

 

also yeah I'm waiting for my fast packs too.  I ordered a couple sets.  I'm going to put them on my TV Max and have another set spare.

Edited March 14, 2021 by rocketblast
fast packs

[RedComet]

2 minutes ago, rocketblast said:

that's beautiful.  question though, I see you leave all the factory markings on there.  but I've been wondering do you guys clear coat this before/after or do you just make the panel lines only?  reason being, I just started doing panel lines on my first gundam model and have been thinking about doing a macross valkyrie toy too.  Or if you have a guide I can look at, that would be cool.

 

also yeah I'm waiting for my fast packs too.  I ordered a couple sets.  I'm going to put them on my TV Max and have another set spare.

Definitely do a matte clear top coat if you are weathering and P lining. If you want to p line without a clear coat, I would recommend one of these.

[rocketblast]

2 minutes ago, RedComet said:

Definitely do a matte clear top coat if you are weathering and P lining. If you want to p line without a clear coat, I would recommend one of these.

 

Nice thanks, so do you take a bare valk and then panel line, or do you clear coat it then panel line, and then clear coat over that?  Also I'm new to this so my first panel line job isn't so great because of the molding lines on my first model kit but it is okayish.  I have an easier time where the molding is sharp.  Right now I'm waiting for more paint though.  I really need a better source to buy tamiya paint from, my local train hobby store is taking forever to get my paint order in.

Edited March 14, 2021 by rocketblast

[Slave IV]

14 hours ago, sh9000 said:

I don’t think Max does but this is the cover from Macross Chronicle.

I need my Sivil figure to truly complete that cover!

[Sanity is Optional]

2 hours ago, RedComet said:

Definitely do a matte clear top coat if you are weathering and P lining. If you want to p line without a clear coat, I would recommend one of these.

I prefer these: https://www.hlj.com/gundam-marker-extra-thin-type-gray-for-panel-lines-gnzgm302p

Usually called "extra thin" or "pour type" markers.

They work via capillary action and will spread down crevices and lines on their own. Requires less tracing and less cleanup, they can also get into crevices where even fine-tips won't fit.