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  2. Chronocidal
    Honestly, this is probably one of the first times I've looked at a Bandai valk and not had issues with the tampo situation. They usually splatter everything to high heaven with excessive markings, so it's refreshing to see them show some restraint, and just stick with what's in the animation (which is incredibly minimal). They arguably even did a better job than Yamato in this case, since they printed the kites on the spine. I can appreciate Yamato wanting to give folks the option to go entirely low-vis on a "stealth" valk, but I would rather just have it look like the animation (and can't stand stickers). Sadly, that's about the only thing I'd say they got right. I'm not going to hold my breath for more releases, but I was really hoping we'd get Ray's two-seater out of the deal, since that would at least be something new. I'm still hoping we actually get the band trio out of this eventually, but right now I'd honestly be more interested in more VF-19s or a VF-11 of some flavor. Edit: Also, now that I actually see it, screw you Bandai. You and your patented explodium-based plastic can both go drown yourself in the sun. As if I needed even more reasons to never transform this thing..
  3. treatment

    DX Chogokin VF-17S

    treatment replied to GGemini's topic in Toys

    not hacchaka, but quite a detailed review (incl transformation process details): https://toroplus.blog/tyougoukinn/vf17s-nightmare/ it's in jp, so you'll need to have a web-translation app or extension. sample web-translated snaps:
  4. Today
  5. Big s
    That some wild bunch of modifications to such a simple kit
  6. Scyla

    DX Chogokin VF-17S

    Scyla replied to GGemini's topic in Toys

    I believe it is a tool to get the fist covers out of the forearms (the gray triangles on the left side of the tray.
  7. GMK
    There’s some talented builders out there.
  8. borgified
    Riding into the Mando and Grogu movie hype. Do I need explain who these characters are or are we like illiterate and need some one to read it and tell who they are to us?!?
  9. Wewyllenium
    So. What's the support bar accessory for?
  10. grogall
    Content index of the Hobby Japan Magazine if anyone is interested.... release is on the 25th. although Amazon JP already shipped mine. 🤗
  11. Valkyrie Hunter D
    Just a heads up - the April 2026 issue of Hobby Japan will be a focus on the Perfect Grade Unleashed Nu Gundam and the 45th anniversary of Gunpla: I'm sure it'll be a great reference for any others that scored the latest PG kit.
  12. ispano6
    Hard is a relative term. It took me almost 2 years to get to the level of comfort I have with the tools and the workflow. The issue is the workflow. Importing models is relatively simple once you have the project and SDK set up and start your basic plane project. Setting up the SDK and then creating the project tutorial plane is also not straight-forward and will take several sessions of AI coding assistant to help. I recommend using Microsoft Copilot as it has access to most of the MSFS2020 SDK and can reduce the learning curve and even generate basic plane templates. A good portion of the work is creating the flight model correctly and realistic. You can have your VF model imported but it may fly like a bi-plane if you stick to tutorial craft. None of the flight surfaces will move or animate with your controls until you create the animations and bind them to the planes XML configurations, which is a whole SDK to learn. I am considering making a Macross builder/boilerplate craft template for purchase that will have some of the hard-work already done in terms of the flight model, cameras, lighting, animation bindings, some transformation sequence placeholders. I also will be starting a patreon where I will make some craft available.
  13. JB0
    My intended point was that previously they have spent a lot of effort in making sure their AI upscaler's output still looked like it was game output, and now they're just letting it do whatever. It has been freed from the constraints that were needed to make people think it was ever a good idea, in an attempt to create a feature that goes beyond upscaling and into "enhancement".
  14. davidwhangchoi
    YMMV region availability as always and usually for a limited time. (I'm in the U.S) Gundam channel on youtube is showing Endless Waltz OVA as of 3/22/26.
  15. davidwhangchoi
  16. Shawn
    In 2-3 years, we will print out all these pics you've shared with us for your first Macross Art book Just amazing as always, thank you for keeping all these designs alive.
  17. Shawn
    Sorry just catching up in this thread...but I can't let that comment go unnoticed. 33rd!!!??? You are single handedly keeping the CF franchise going...I hope your purchases encourage Bandai to give me a DX CF soon! Thank you for your service.
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  19. TangledThorns
    Might as well go to AI datacenters as we can't buy memory nor GPUs to go with a new CPU 🤡
  20. azrael
    Intel is reportedly preparing a 10% price increase for Consumer CPUs (Tweaktown.com) AMD will not be far behind.🙄
  21. Froy
    Kakizaki!!! Finally after selling it several years ago to cover some health expenses I finally have the Yamato Vermilion team together again. I still remeber getting this one from HLJ way back in the day with a 30% off! ... plus 4 more brownies 2 closed from Mandarake and opened from Ami ami. Had to ask for a friend to get the second one from ami ami to bypass the 1 per household limit. Count 24.
  22. Papa Rat
    Finally returning to the Plamax Bellvine. Not many seams to deal with, but it has lots of mold lines. I will completely buildup all subassembly’s like head, arms, legs, feet, thrusters etc… and have fun being loose with my painting. Probably only masking off the eyes on this one and then move on to brush painting lacquer for the metal hoses etc… Looking forward to being more freestyle in my approach due to the semi organic vibe and messing around with this bug…or is it a bird? Not sure
  23. jenius
    I haven't decided yet, depends on when some deliveries come in. Definitely pilot figure next though.
  24. David Hingtgen
    I was really hoping to see Domon and Rain, more than "a fight we've already seen before, re-mastered".
  25. sh9000
    https://lonewolftoys.myecrater.com
  26. sh9000
    Star Wars TVC Axe Woves Privateer.
  27. rsvictor1976
    Thanks for this @jenius. What are you planning on reviewing next after part 4?
  28. David Hingtgen
    I admire the thumbnail work of this one especially:
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