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Really inspiring work Cool8or. You and others on MW have definitely set the quality bar with your builds. I really like the ghosts too, amazing what the decals add to the dimension of the models.

There is one in 1/72. I've actually got one... its heavy. I don't know who made it, but its really really nice.

Gimme. Haha, but no seriously: Good for you. I have a feeling this will elude me for some time to come. If you ever want to part with it just say the word. In the meantime I might go ahead with this 1/100 despite the soul-shearing scale inconsistency.

Don't have much room so no workbench nor painting/air-brushing, I need to rent a commercial space for those. Common here.

Yeah, I think I have read that before on MWF. Little space available to the average tenant/home owner. I feel spoiled sometimes with the generous amount of space we have at home.

That glass table with drawer looks cool, though I'd get nothing done with my Macross models inside it. LOL. I bought the four 1/144 models on the cheap too, haven't devoted any time to them though, now that I have the majority of them in 1/72.

...Sorry that is not in scale 1/60

I'm really happy for you 1/100 guys out there. Makes me want to switch to 1/100 when I see all the love you get!

Too bad it's not 1/72!

Looking good fellas.

@Crazy, are those the Bandai 1/144 M7 models hanging out with your incom speeder?

@Kenny, that ML installation is looking pretty sweet. I'm wondering if the PPC is a little coarse still?

Nice work there, that must have been a long process to panel line that Tornado! Any plans to go over the canopy frames? That would really look nice. I like the looks of your collection from what I can see. The Armoured and Tornado are pretty well the only two models I still have 'outstanding' from my collection.

Hmm, I didn't realize there was a CJ rip-off within the Aerospace selection! Good on you for doing a crossover with the Space Wolf. I'd like to see more of the PPC and ML if you don't mind? I'd love it if a Samurai made an appearance in '72.

Did you happen to catch my Ma-Cross-Over Space Wolf?

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=39632&hl=

Or just buy a Hasegawa version. It's cheaper and better.

That might be the best idea for someone who hasn't already dumped $ into a Bandai..... I spent 2x as much on a Bandai kit, I would rather work with my investment personally. Regret will set in permanently if Hasegawa releases a series of VF-25 Battroids like the Zero and 1. I'd love a Hase' kit too, but the rate at which they are released leaves something to be desired. My current (no kids yet) disposable income and lust for collecting in the moment have governed my purchases to the here and now.

I wasn't around for the genesis of the Bandai kits so maybe you guys dealt with the same thing back when transforming Bandai '25s were hitting the scene.

I've been fidgeting with mine for so many times the decals have been fading off

Well, maybe (just a suggestion here) you could use that wear to your benefit by adding paint chipping effects with silver paint or graphite to create a really worn out looking Veef. Duymon has a nice looking model there, I might go back and fiddle with mine more. looks to me like you've doen some panel lining already, which is pretty awesome.

...Frankly I would recommend to glue down some parts and lock it into the mode you like most.

This...

...and the fact the legs don't lock into the fighter mode body. that insanely pissed me off.

...and this.

See my post here too:

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=35120&p=1099817

I am going to have four of these kits soon, I will do two glued together in fighter mode as I am experiencing the same leg/hip issues you guys are talking about. The biggest, I repeat, BIGGEST gripe for me was the rear of the lower legs not locking up or meeting up with the shield and upper fuselage like the VF-27 does so nicely. The hip joint was a buggar too, but that will glue up nicely.

I would just glue the crap out of it and maybe get another to pose in Battroid along side it like I will.

Just finished 1-25 of Attack on Titan, I enjoyed it and I was glad to have it recommended to me. For any of you on the fence about how you want to spend your 'anime-watching time' this is a good way to kill hours. The developments were up my alley and unexpected. I still grapple with the teen/child warrior aspect of these shows but I can get over it.

I also watched the first set of episodes (1-12) of 'Dance in the Vampire Bund'. Really good. A little perverse at times and uncomfortable themes popped up but they all get ironed out towards the end of the dozen shows. Again, Kids are fighting but it makes perfect sense and I found it more acceptable when I inferred what I needed to from the plot. Some great characters and neat themes that I personally haven't seen before.

I tried watching Aquarion guys, but ultimately I found myself bored after 5-6 episodes. It was neat to begin with but as I experience with Chrome Shelled Regios, I was fatigued with the cast and had better things to do with my time.

I'm still working through Blood+ but I find it enjoyable as I like the monsters. I'm fickle when it comes to beasts apparently.

I've paid more for less... doesn't phase me one bit!

If anybody can help me to get the VF-19 battroid kit....please send me a PM!

Yeah I'm right there with ya! Haha, I just don't think I'll be able to get my mits on one unfortunately. All the stuff you mentioned would be great but that VF-19 Battroid is what I'm really after.

A great show, Gargoyles. I consider that era to the be golden age in my cartoon watching memory... even if I was a teen who should have been trying harder at other things. Loved the cyber-goyles.

Thanks for the info! I can't read 90% of it, even with the help of google chrome translations so I hope I'm not getting too excited about display items that are not for sale.

Definitely hoping and wishing for that VF-19A Nothung Battroid and the Durandal conversions, if my estimations are correct...

What a stunner! Ditto mickyg's colour statement.

Any progress on this endeavor? I was inspired by this thread to obtain the relevant kits to make all four variants of "A" through "D". I'm using the "S" kit as the basis for one conversion so I'll have to get myself another "A" head as well.

If I may throw in my opinion here:

• The greys are exactly what I would use to achieve what you have here. Good choice of colours, as they stand out as common military selections. This to me really lends realism to the whole model as they remind a viewer of real life hardware.
• The teal/blue of the original airframe should get some post shading and weathering (like you mentioned you planned to do) to help tie it in to the armour you've painted. I would use a light grey or even white filter to dull it down to make the armour pop more and help it stand out. Dot filtering with subdued hues (adding greys to your dot colours) would work well.
• Weathering the airframe (space frame?) is a must for me, as is adding oil and grease staining to the normally hidden mechanical bits.
• Adding a mattefying dull coating to the entire thing (except canopy and lenses) would help create that realism.

Hope that helps! ...What a nice model!

Thanks for posting, I ended up getting my hands on one and delinquently forgot to update this thread.

Kind Regards!

Sweet! Welcome to the wonderful world of Macross modelling/converting/kitbashing.

From what I gather there are some pretty decent choices available in 1/100 if that is your intended scale of choice. Lots of members have collections spanning scales and series, but I am a modeller who sticks to scale fidelity (1/72) due to the copious amounts of subject matter available!

Good to see you stepping off into the void with your purchase, I'll check in to see more later.

I had my first chance to play with the Trumpeter riveting tool tonight and it was a great experience!

I've been wanting to purchase one myself. All in good time I guess. LOL. There so many things to buy and the list keeps growing for some reason.

I came this far with assembly and decided to try the transformation. I hadn't attempted the gimmick with my Lucifer Beta yet so ahead I went until the psychotic rage was nearly palpable... My inner voice pulled out my favourite Lord Humongous quote on me and I took the advice.

I left the head off for now, with all the parts falling off around me (to the amusement of our pets) I thought it best to omit that detail until I'm serious about final configuration and painting.

One thing I did notice about this kit vs the Lucifer: The rear of the shin that protrudes above the fuselage doesn't sit as nicely or as flushly as the VF-27 does. The VF-25 lacks some of the more subtle slots and locks. Too bad.

I would do it for myself but in no way am I skilled enough to pull it off. If anyone can do it in 1:48 I would definitely pay for a set.

You might be able to cobble together various pieces of models to achieve something approximating what you are after. I'd look into 1:48 flight crew, deck crew and also Macross kit pilot figures to see what you can get your hands on. Then you may find that the left over work isn't that difficult.

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/1-48-scale-figures

https://www.google.ca/search?q=1:48+figures&hl=en-GB&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IOnrUvuoDMje2AWDkYFg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=681

Just to get you started!

I could scan my instructions and send them if you want, only head differs.

Or you can view them on Hobby Search, great reference site.

I keep all the kit Instructions, build up a bit over 40yrs.

Thanks for the offer, I just wanted to post the p/n for your benefit, but you didn't need it. I tried to hold onto my instruction collection as well as box art clippings, but eventually (when you have moved as many times as I have) they just got lost.

I started something new today:

Going to do these both in a custom scheme as if they were a hunter/killer team like the Grumman ASW aircraft of the 50's. I'll probably use a more futuristic paint job though. I'm liking the orange on white the prophecy sports but that could change with time and the acquisition of other kits (read: Messiah and Armoured VF-25's).

Now they just need to announce Super, Armored and Tornado packs and I'll be all kinds of broke again!

That would be fantastic but considering they went and released this option I doubt they'll go that route. Not to be pessimistic or anything either, but Bandai had these covered and I just ordered the Tornado and Armoured (both Alto) Feb restock from HLJ. I love that Hasegawa is covering the VF-25 but it seems like there are still many older subjects to cover adequately before delving into these variants? I'd like to see more battroid kits myself, and the fighter kit release gives me that glimmer of hope.

Haha, I did forget/miss that hole drilling step. I just fitted my wings up and they were snug without glue. I'm glad you didn't have any issues with the knees. I didn't end up going back to find out the p/n, my wife beat me to cleaning up and tossed the instructions. D'oh well.

Let's see those pics!

How did it go together any probs or points to be aware of?

Was it a snap or glue kit.

I think It is supposed to be snap fitted, but I used glue on some of the major joins like the knee and head seam. Seemed too loose for my liking and I wouldn't be disassembling it for paint so why not?

The nice thing about it is that there are poly caps everywhere so you can pose til you get that perfect stance. The one thing I found difficult (maybe just me) was the knee parts. There is an inner swivel which plugs into the thigh which I reversed in both my knee assemblies, which makes me think the instructions on that page are unclear. Later in the booklet when you assemble the leg subs they seem to be indicating that the swivel should have been flipped.

I'll post a part number when the family wakes up. Let sleeping dogs lie and all that...