ArchieNov Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 By 1A, do you mean the CF? If so, that's disappointing. I was looking forward to having a correct adapter with my on-order CF 1A and Hikaru 1J to use with my other Hi Metals. I'd be curious to know if others have seen the same with theirs. I've tried using the one that came with my VF-1S in plain fighter mode, and as Jenius shows in his video, you can sort of make it work, but it's by no means ideal. Yes, I was referring to the CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Wow.. can't believe they're that inept at including the proper attachments... Hopefully the Hikaru comes with the proper one, and someone can shapeways it for the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 They want everyone to get the super/strike parts set that will come out because of this. Plus, it'll only have the regular adapter to balance it out. Well played Bandai... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'm pretty sure their plan is just to use 1 adapter for both instead of give you 2 adapters ,I mean it does work ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 One step closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 https://twitter.com/t_features/status/784244626941054976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Nices pics guys! Gundam@esfs, gorgeous pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 great shots Gundam! https://twitter.com/t_features/status/784244626941054976 cool! but.. nothing beats the v2 1:60 M&M's!! hehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=78&v=wdEQvdnGv54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Maybe Bandai's Max and Milia HMR stands were "inspired" by this pic? Or maybe the guy who came up with the idea is now at Bandai? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 cool! but.. nothing beats the v2 1:60 M&M's!! hehe! Always wondered, other than the pilots and super parts, any differences between Virgin Road VF-1J and the regular Max VF-1J? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I'm really liking the white/grey paint app on the back and legs boosters. It has a nice feel to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) The Yamato virgin road is a VF-1D in Max's scheme. Edited October 9, 2016 by wmkjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Always wondered, other than the pilots and super parts, any differences between Virgin Road VF-1J and the regular Max VF-1J? Virgin Road comes with VF-1D head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) Always wondered, other than the pilots and super parts, any differences between Virgin Road VF-1J and the regular Max VF-1J? yeah as previously mentioned, Virgin Road is a VF-1D and the other a VF-1J. The Virgin Road has a different head unit, cockpit section and different chest and back plate sections. And the heat shield.. Edited October 9, 2016 by spanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 cool! but.. nothing beats the v2 1:60 M&M's!! hehe! I personally like the fast pack color scheme of the HMR better. Looks more coherent and doesn't stick out like a sore thumb as much as the canon color scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) I personally like the fast pack color scheme of the HMR better. Looks more coherent and doesn't stick out like a sore thumb as much as the canon color scheme. certain color matched parts do look better I'll admit but I prefer them as they are on the Yamato toys.. Edited October 9, 2016 by spanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Maybe Bandai's Max and Milia HMR stands were "inspired" by this pic? Or maybe the guy who came up with the idea is now at Bandai? Those clear parts always reminded me of the Arcade Valkyries. I'd definitely buy HMR versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Yamato's and Bandai's M&M's both look great. Now it's time for Bandai to get in the spotlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) Got my HMR VF-1A, and the filler piece for the upper torso is nice and the joints on it were really tight on mine compared to the previous releases. Edited October 10, 2016 by Saburo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssorcam Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Got my VF-1A and the optional TV head is missing the ball joint that allows the head to snap on the torso. Anyone else missing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 So I hadn't seen anyone else attempt this yet on the HM-Rs so I decided to give it a shot.. I gloss coated the big wings just in case, but in hindsight you don't even have to do that. The plastic is plenty glossy just slap some dark dirt wash on, let it dry and wipe it off. Gonna do the rest of my 1A this week hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylive Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 So I hadn't seen anyone else attempt this yet on the HM-Rs so I decided to give it a shot.. I gloss coated the big wings just in case, but in hindsight you don't even have to do that. The plastic is plenty glossy just slap some dark dirt wash on, let it dry and wipe it off. Gonna do the rest of my 1A this week hopefully! was this for panel lines? looks cool if so. how do you plan on doing the rest of the figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrambledValkyrie Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 So I hadn't seen anyone else attempt this yet on the HM-Rs so I decided to give it a shot.. I gloss coated the big wings just in case, but in hindsight you don't even have to do that. The plastic is plenty glossy just slap some dark dirt wash on, let it dry and wipe it off. Gonna do the rest of my 1A this week hopefully! Nice start. I had thought of trying something similar, but was unsure as to what stuff to use. I did find this other page of where someone has done some nice panel line weathering to a original HM VF-1S: http://schizophonic9.com/vfhimetal_vf1s.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Pro Modellers Dark Dirt clay based wash for me. It's great. Washes away with water if you mess up as long as the surface is glossy. Works on pretty much all the Bandai stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Got my VF-1A and the optional TV head is missing the ball joint that allows the head to snap on the torso. Anyone else missing it? which part of the ball joint? does your tv head look like the one in the pic, if so you are not missing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstuff Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Its been a while but when i was doing washes i used to just water down black acrylic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssorcam Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 which part of the ball joint? does your tv head look like the one in the pic, if so you are not missing anything. 2195e1a4.jpg Missing part circled in red. It's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Missing part circled in red. It's a shame. Where did you preorder it from , you should email them asap Of course it will depends on if they have the extra stock or extra piece to sent to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssorcam Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Amiami. I'll email them and see what they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Sorry to hear about the missing part. Hope none of mine are like that. I'll be sure to report on them and from which store when they all come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylive Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 i had a missing part issue with the gundam metal build red frame flight unit and bandai delivered with the part no problem. take a pic of your reciept with a pic of what's missing and email it to the website on the box. it took a month or so bit i am complete now. dont worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundam@EFSF Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Got my HMR VF-1A, and the filler piece for the upper torso is nice and the joints on it were really tight on mine compared to the previous releases. Great shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I feel the red on Mira's HMR needs to be more saturated. It seems pale when compared to Yamato's scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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