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20 minutes ago, Ridden001 said:

Hi everyone:

Has anyone determined if the Yeti Stand adaptors for the DX Frontier valks are compatible with the DX 1/48 VF-1?  

You'll have to use the DX adapter designed for the Sv-262 because the 1/48 DX stand connector has an extra large base like the Sv-262's. Even then the fit isn't perfect, but it works.

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1 hour ago, Lolicon said:

You'll have to use the DX adapter designed for the Sv-262 because the 1/48 DX stand connector has an extra large base like the Sv-262's. Even then the fit isn't perfect, but it works.

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Thank you for responding, I just bought the banking and standing adaptor for the 262.

Again, thank you for helping me.

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On 10/26/2019 at 1:09 PM, Digitalfiend said:

I paid $32 CAD for my missile set from FromJapan and $49 CAD for my Max from AnimeExport.  Both shipments arrived in 2 business days.  AmazonJP definitely has the cheapest shipping at 1600 JPY for DHL.

Did you get dinged for duties and taxes for any of the packages?

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32 minutes ago, rocketblast said:

Hi Mr. sh9000, just curious how many vf-1a max and vf-1j hikaru do you have in your collection?  I just bought my second max :) was 199 plus shipping (sold a free item on ebay for 79 yesterday so that money went toward my second 1/48 purchase :) )

I only have 2 of each.  1 DX VF-1A Max opened and 1 MISB.  1 DX VF-1J Hikaru opened and 1 MISB.

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1 hour ago, sh9000 said:

I only have 2 of each.  1 DX VF-1A Max opened and 1 MISB.  1 DX VF-1J Hikaru opened and 1 MISB.

Nice.  Do you have any plans on buying more than 2 of any future releases for diorama or etc?  Or customs?  Also any plans for panel lines on that VF-1J?  looks awesome with panel lines imo.

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9 hours ago, rocketblast said:

Nice.  Do you have any plans on buying more than 2 of any future releases for diorama or etc?  Or customs?  Also any plans for panel lines on that VF-1J?  looks awesome with panel lines imo.

Only 1 to open and 1 to keep MISB for each release that I’m interested in.

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First time posting here  - long time lurker.  Been super inspired by the modifications/enhancements done to others VF-1J toys, and I decided to share what I did to mine.  I think the weathering and panel lines, and the little bit of paint detail here and there really brings out the best of what Bandai made.  I love this thing so much.  Hope you guys enjoy.

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14 minutes ago, GeneralTiki said:

First time posting here  - long time lurker.  Been super inspired by the modifications/enhancements done to others VF-1J toys, and I decided to share what I did to mine.  I think the weathering and panel lines, and the little bit of paint detail here and there really brings out the best of what Bandai made.  I love this thing so much.  Hope you guys enjoy.

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Welcome aboard!! Great job on the panel lining. B))

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45 minutes ago, GeneralTiki said:

First time posting here  - long time lurker.  Been super inspired by the modifications/enhancements done to others VF-1J toys, and I decided to share what I did to mine.  I think the weathering and panel lines, and the little bit of paint detail here and there really brings out the best of what Bandai made.  I love this thing so much.  Hope you guys enjoy.

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Well done! Wish I had the skill for that. I see you’re working on Max too?

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45 minutes ago, GeneralTiki said:

First time posting here  - long time lurker.  Been super inspired by the modifications/enhancements done to others VF-1J toys, and I decided to share what I did to mine.  I think the weathering and panel lines, and the little bit of paint detail here and there really brings out the best of what Bandai made.  I love this thing so much.  Hope you guys enjoy.

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Great job! :good:

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1 hour ago, GeneralTiki said:

First time posting here  - long time lurker.  Been super inspired by the modifications/enhancements done to others VF-1J toys, and I decided to share what I did to mine.  I think the weathering and panel lines, and the little bit of paint detail here and there really brings out the best of what Bandai made.  I love this thing so much.  Hope you guys enjoy.

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This legitimately makes me want to buy another to have commissioned. Holy Moly.

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5 hours ago, GeneralTiki said:

First time posting here  - long time lurker.  Been super inspired by the modifications/enhancements done to others VF-1J toys, and I decided to share what I did to mine.  I think the weathering and panel lines, and the little bit of paint detail here and there really brings out the best of what Bandai made.  I love this thing so much.  Hope you guys enjoy.

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Nice work @GeneralTiki ! :good:The oil streaked wing swing area looks streaked just enough!

3 hours ago, treatment said:

semi-Joons DX...

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will have to wait for DYRL Max to make proper Joons-DX...

 

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LOL What the! How do they look in fighter? :lol:

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Thanks guys - yes, I've got Max's VF-1A on the bench.  That's the one that really moved me to do this, as I think it seems bland in comparison to the out-of-the-box VF-1J.  

The small details you aren't really seeing in these pics (the landing gear wells, cockpit, airbrake, etc.) took more "skill" than the most obvious improvement - which is a wash to bring out the panel lines and add a layer of grime.   Anyone can do this...check this out: (I highly recommend this company as well - try a mix of 2/3 Dark Dirt and 1/3 Black - and make sure to mask the cockpit:

https://www.florymodels.org/washes

As an aside - if anyone knows how to remove the cockpit glass - I'm all ears.  I took every screw out of the thing, and was able to remove the nose/cockpit, but wasn't able to figure out how to get the glass loose.   I pulled it just hard enough to make me really uncomfortable before giving up and masking it off.

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