Thom Posted December 27, 2022 Posted December 27, 2022 (edited) On 12/25/2022 at 12:02 PM, HardlyNever said: Merry Christmas to me, from Bandai I suppose. Opened up my VF-0 from Mandarake and the head just kind of... fell off... which I found strange. I noticed that it doesn't really fit right into the top of the chest plate, and yup, after looking at some other pictures, I seem to be missing an entire part of the neck. I'm going to reach out to Mandarake. I've ordered a lot from them before, but never had to return anything. Am I completely hosed here? Has any one had any luck with returns/exchanges with them? This particular item was marked as unopened and box damaged. If I had to guess, this might be a QC reject from Bandai, but given their recent QC, it might just but one that slipped through. I've heard that happens to 'pretty birds' sometimes...🤭 4 hours ago, Slave IV said: Just seeing this so a bit late but Merry Christmas and happy holidays to the whole MW crew! This is about the greatest Christmas special I ever seen! I’m considering it canon. 😄 There's a part 2, 😀 Edited December 27, 2022 by Thom Quote
sh9000 Posted December 28, 2022 Posted December 28, 2022 Here's to many more years in good company on MWF. Quote
wsna Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 I recently got my VF-0's and for the most part, enjoy them! Of course there a few niggles so I any of you guys have any suggestions, I am open to suggestions... 1) Is there a method to do panel washing without damaging tampo print? 2) Are they're any makers out there that can 3D print some ordinance in 1/100 & 1/60 scale? Quote
Big s Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 36 minutes ago, wsna said: I recently got my VF-0's and for the most part, enjoy them! Of course there a few niggles so I any of you guys have any suggestions, I am open to suggestions... 1) Is there a method to do panel washing without damaging tampo print? 2) Are they're any makers out there that can 3D print some ordinance in 1/100 & 1/60 scale? If you’re not costing it, a good acrylic thinned down with water will work. If you plan on coating it a lot of people like Flory’s since it washes away easy, but I find that if you don’t top coat the kit that it rubs away easily. Quote
Angesdad Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Big s said: If you’re not costing it, a good acrylic thinned down with water will work. If you plan on coating it a lot of people like Flory’s since it washes away easy, but I find that if you don’t top coat the kit that it rubs away easily. enamel washing works too. Either method will not affect the tampo printing and yes a layer of top coat would be necessary to seal the deal.🙂 Quote
Big s Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Angesdad said: enamel washing works too. Either method will not affect the tampo printing and yes a layer of top coat would be necessary to seal the deal.🙂 I’m always a bit worried with enamel paints on toys, since some plastics have issues like turning gummy or even cracking. Most of the hmr toys have been abs and probably wouldn’t have too many issues, but it’s a probably a personal paranoia Quote
Anasazi37 Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 9 hours ago, wsna said: I recently got my VF-0's and for the most part, enjoy them! Of course there a few niggles so I any of you guys have any suggestions, I am open to suggestions... 1) Is there a method to do panel washing without damaging tampo print? 2) Are they're any makers out there that can 3D print some ordinance in 1/100 & 1/60 scale? Flory washes are a solid choice if you're going to do the panel lining directly on the plastic. Water-based, easy cleanup, not permanent in case you change your mind. https://www.florymodels.org/washes Quote
derex3592 Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Anasazi37 said: Flory washes are a solid choice if you're going to do the panel lining directly on the plastic. Water-based, easy cleanup, not permanent in case you change your mind. https://www.florymodels.org/washes What he said! Quote
Raikkonen Posted March 2, 2023 Posted March 2, 2023 Hi, I'm tempted, but have some questions. 1. Does this type of white plastic of Bandai have a history of yellowing fast? 2. What type of top coat is recommended after panel lining and adding extra decals? 3. Does the heat shield fully cover the canopy? In some images it looks like it does, it some appears not fully. Quote
Slave IV Posted March 2, 2023 Posted March 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Raikkonen said: Hi, I'm tempted, but have some questions. 1. Does this type of white plastic of Bandai have a history of yellowing fast? 2. What type of top coat is recommended after panel lining and adding extra decals? 3. Does the heat shield fully cover the canopy? In some images it looks like it does, it some appears not fully. 1. Don't know but none of mine are yellowed and I have every Macross HMR release. 2. No comment but I hear about people using various matte clear coats. 3. Yes, it does. On that note, not sure if I'm doing it wrong because I haven't messed with it much but I haven't found a secure lock in for the chest panel in battroid mode but the shield does extend and fully cover the canopy. Quote
Convectuoso Posted March 2, 2023 Posted March 2, 2023 23 minutes ago, Raikkonen said: 1. Does this type of white plastic of Bandai have a history of yellowing fast? The only one that's yellowing for me it's the original Hi-Metal VF-1J Hikaru, because now it gets direct sunlight most of the day. But I've had it for years before any problems Quote
Raikkonen Posted March 2, 2023 Posted March 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, Slave IV said: 1. Don't know but none of mine are yellowed and I have every Macross HMR release. 2. No comment but I hear about people using various matte clear coats. 3. Yes, it does. On that note, not sure if I'm doing it wrong because I haven't messed with it much but I haven't found a secure lock in for the chest panel in battroid mode but the shield does extend and fully cover the canopy. 1 minute ago, Convectuoso said: The only one that's yellowing for me it's the original Hi-Metal VF-1J Hikaru, because now it gets direct sunlight most of the day. But I've had it for years before any problems Awesome. Cheers for the positive feedback. Gonna sleep over it to decide if I'm gonna pull the trigger. The VF-0D is a definite, as would a grey repaint of it and the VF-0A. But still deciding on this one. Quote
MKT Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Raikkonen said: Hi, I'm tempted, but have some questions. 1. Does this type of white plastic of Bandai have a history of yellowing fast? The HMR is somehow more resistant to yellowing compared to their DX Chogokins, fortunately or unfortunately. Quote
Raikkonen Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 5 hours ago, MKT said: The HMR is somehow more resistant to yellowing compared to their DX Chogokins, fortunately or unfortunately. I guess different plastic compounds? Quote
sh9000 Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 My free HMR VF-0S from Amazon should be coming around 3/22. Quote
mechaninac Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 This!... Inquiring minds want need to know. Quote
sh9000 Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, ValkAddict said: Free? How please? 1 hour ago, mechaninac said: This!... Inquiring minds want need to know. Free Amazon gift card. Quote
sh9000 Posted May 24, 2023 Posted May 24, 2023 These came with the VF-0S Genius Blue so if there is a Ghost Booster release they will probably include these parts in white for the VF-0S Roy. Quote
jenius Posted May 24, 2023 Posted May 24, 2023 Did they have their own spot in a tray or were they in a baggy? Quote
MKT Posted May 27, 2023 Posted May 27, 2023 This looks like a good price. Extra helpings anyone? https://store.ign.com/products/unicorn-gundam-gundam-uc-bandai-mg Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 27, 2023 Posted May 27, 2023 2 hours ago, MKT said: This looks like a good price. Extra helpings anyone? https://store.ign.com/products/unicorn-gundam-gundam-uc-bandai-mg What a discount! US$95?! Now I'm thinking since I didn't own one. However, what if it's an actual 'MG Unicorn Gundam' that's going to arrive on my doorstep? Quote
kkx Posted May 29, 2023 Posted May 29, 2023 59 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said: Nice review. Came here to post the link but was 1 hour late Quote
MKT Posted May 30, 2023 Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) Also the written review: https://anymoon.com/blog/?p=16731#more-16731 Always great to see new content on @jenius's blog. Edit: In reading the review, and also viewing the transformation video, it is mentioned the nosecone in Fighter have a tendency to be loose around the area where it meets the heatshield. My own experience is that on my copies, those areas are pretty much rock solid. Conversely, the point where the heatshield meets the chest feels even tighter here than on Arcadia's 1/60. Edited May 30, 2023 by MKT Quote
wsna Posted May 31, 2023 Posted May 31, 2023 I always enjoy his reviews...especially as I was able to get my order from Big Bad Toys. Very happy. Quote
seti88 Posted May 31, 2023 Posted May 31, 2023 Still have to suspend my disbelief at times. We actually have a VF-0 valk in HMR scale! awaiting HMR reactive armor and ghost sets... now that's stretching belief... Quote
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