alvaro Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Singapore. I guess everyone wants it. LoL that's what i call limited, limited seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vile Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Looks like a nice enough kit for what it is, but not for me - not at that scale and not at that price. Now, how much would I be willing to fork out for a 1/24 Hasegawa ... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMax Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The fan racer is back! Yamato Web shop exclusive: Writeup roughly translated: 1 / 60 Racer fans specifications Anniversary (pearl gray mold Version) Sold in the event of summer 2009 "1 / 60 Fanresamoderukitto" but one came back as Yamato Release 1/60VF-1 Anniversary! ! Deadline: 2009/11/30 noon Price: 3,000 yen (tax included) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 And this new version will come with an unpainted pilot figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Then, next year, will be the newest version that comes with unpainted Hikaru with unpainted Minmay on lap.... then the next version will be the damaged one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Got the first version, don't really need this one Now give me the Fan Liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salamander Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 OMFG!!! Nice use of Kotobukiya Diorama bases. The Fan Racer itself also looks good, but obviously it needed a lot of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 $30 for another fan racer isn't too bad, esp. if it comes with a figure. But, I think my VF-1D Hikaru is just fine for this...and he's already painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 $30 for another fan racer isn't too bad, esp. if it comes with a figure. But, I think my VF-1D Hikaru is just fine for this...and he's already painted. The one we bought WAS the $30 fan racer... our price is after shipping and fees for picking it up at the convention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Then, next year, will be the newest version that comes with unpainted Hikaru with unpainted Minmay on lap.... then the next version will be the damaged one. After all, you might see it in toy form painted with nice box art......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrossnake Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 After all, you might see it in toy form painted with nice box art......... I've never seen any nice Macross box art from Yamato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 So.... you could spend $2000 for the new ultra rare SDF-1 model they're making.... then next year you'll get to see Yamato release a nicer version for the same price with bonus extra pieces. Gotta love that business model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getter 1 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hello All, Hmmm $60 for that is not worth it. Especially since a buddy of mine designed a paper model in 1/72 scale. He's working on a larger model with full cockpit and gear. The 1/72 has gear and a stand. The gear is basic but can always be built up. $60 vs. less than abuck for card and ink. choices choices Here's a few shots of the beta build I did for him. The card I used was a tad heavy so I buffed it all down to paint it up. I've yet to start painting but this will give you the idea. G1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getter 1 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Oh note that the art work or "textures" are only the blan beta ones. The final model will have much nicer textures For more info visit TC's thread on the paper model forum http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/figurin...r-fanracer.html G1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) Got the first version, don't really need this one Now give me the Fan Liner. Hear! Hear! I'll get my pilot with my 1/60 v.2 VF-1D... eventually. urk, need one without a helmet... dammit. Edited October 31, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mospeadamacrosstech Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hello All, Hmmm $60 for that is not worth it. Especially since a buddy of mine designed a paper model in 1/72 scale. He's working on a larger model with full cockpit and gear. The 1/72 has gear and a stand. The gear is basic but can always be built up. $60 vs. less than abuck for card and ink. choices choices Here's a few shots of the beta build I did for him. The card I used was a tad heavy so I buffed it all down to paint it up. I've yet to start painting but this will give you the idea. G1 Do I have an Amen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 So I got the first issue white fan racer from yamato that does not come with a pilot. But now their second release, the grey plastic version looks like it comes with a nice little Hikaru in civilian flightsuit pilot figure to go in the cockpit. Of course now I want that figure. If anyone gets this second version can you PLEASE recast that pilot? Or if anyone knows of a way to get one please PM me. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 (edited) i couldn't wait for a recast (hikaru pilot which is SO damn awesome), so now i have 3 (2 first releases and the newer pilot version). Hikaru's is a given, but the other 2 are for Mac Aus Con 2010' customs. Edited December 13, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Crap! Okay..so I have the 1/72 Tanmen Racer...but I always loved the racer...so now I need a 1/60. I see it on HLJ on backorder...I put my name in...anyone know if I am SOL (Sh*t Outta Luck) or if HLJ should get more in? I definitly want the one with Hikaru. (Need a 1/60 Minmei also! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 If HLJ put it on backorder with a yellow square then it's a given they contacted Yamato and they should be receiving more stock. You have to be patient. Out of stock with a grey square means no one has ordered it. The worst scenario is when they mark it as discontinued with the skull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 If HLJ put it on backorder with a yellow square then it's a given they contacted Yamato and they should be receiving more stock. You have to be patient. Out of stock with a grey square means no one has ordered it. The worst scenario is when they mark it as discontinued with the skull I can be patient....(right now I'm repeating that to myself over and over while bobbing my head like rainman...if I say it enough it's true, right?!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 It's a great snap fit kit, some consider it to be expensive since it lacks landing gears. This kit is better than none at all, at least in my book Paint and putty make it a nice display piece with the other 1/60 planes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 It's a great snap fit kit, some consider it to be expensive since it lacks landing gears. This kit is better than none at all, at least in my book Paint and putty make it a nice display piece with the other 1/60 planes!!! Yeah, I believe the Tanmen 1/72 I have has landing gear....but this looks like a nice quick addition to my other 1/60 Valks. I always liked this little bird. (Now I need to again consider a 1/60 Angel Birds though...as I think it would be neat to have them both going vertical! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neko_fr Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi everybody! Ok... I can make an exchange between my 1/60 fan racer and one of the new ones in 1/72 scale (if I understood correctly)... No, in fact I dream about it I'm fond of 1/72 scale. My kit is intact. I know : crazy idea, but I had to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 The 1/72 tanmen is an old out of production kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Sorry, not trying to trade the Tanmen, just wanted to add the Yamato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) I love my little fan racer. Shoulda taken the time to seal the seam on top, but it was too fun to build and I didn't want to wait. Guess it goes with the Yamato toys. They don't have sealed seams either. Edited February 20, 2010 by Penguin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I love my little fan racer. Shoulda take the time to seal the seam on top, but it was too fun to build and I didn't want to wait. Guess it goes with the Yamato toys. They don't have sealed seams either. Hikaru looks a little out of place amongst all those Max valks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 It's a great snap fit kit, some consider it to be expensive since it lacks landing gears. This kit is better than none at all, at least in my book Paint and putty make it a nice display piece with the other 1/60 planes!!! No landing gear? Not even on the new one with the figure? I would it park it close to the ID in a display if it had LGears, I guess it would just have to be coming in for a landing instead. Will wait to see what Yamato does next . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 No landing gears, not even on the new one It's really up to you to decide if it's worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hikaru looks a little out of place amongst all those Max valks. Yeah... I thought the orange contrasted nicely against all that blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Damn I want a fan racer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross World Daddy Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Just got mine from HLJ.com and it is pure unadulterated F'ing awsomeness!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghadrack Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I hate to sound like a ho, shilling for someone, but I picked one up from Starshipmodeler a couple weeks ago and they just gut these back in stock, US based and they ship really fast. So you are looking, my expereience with them has bee nothing but positive. With Carl Macek's passing, my Macross / Robotech interest has been piqued this month, I went back and started the series over again, seeing the Fan Racer at the beginning of the series again got me interesting in building this right away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I hate to sound like a ho, shilling for someone, but I picked one up from Starshipmodeler a couple weeks ago and they just gut these back in stock, US based and they ship really fast. So you are looking, my expereience with them has bee nothing but positive. With Carl Macek's passing, my Macross / Robotech interest has been piqued this month, I went back and started the series over again, seeing the Fan Racer at the beginning of the series again got me interesting in building this right away Thanks for the tip! just ordered mine! gonna be first attempt to get back into modeling in many many years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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