Highside

Got this kit from HLJ when it was first released. A few of the main parts have been pinned. The rest of the resin, metal landing gears and photo etched parts are still untouched. Water slide decal is also included.

Sylphid - SOLD

http://www.hlj.com/product/PLZX-10

Also got a copy of the Halo:Reach game for the Xbox360. $40 shipped.

Thanks.

Came across this while browsing through YJ.

Sylphid

So how's the canopy? And does a 1/72 Hase pilot fit in the cockpit?

The canopy came out pretty good. It just needs some heat to make the fitting more precise. Some fine sanding and metal primer should make the cockpit detailing more visible.

As you can see from the picture below, you'll be able to fit a 1/72 Hasegawa pilot in the cockpit. However, there's no room for the legs, so you'll need to open up some space yourself.

The Sylphid has landed!

I'm still a little bit mad that the 1/48 line was never released, but I don't want to think about what the kits had cost.

It'll be significantly cheaper that's for sure. At least that's how it would seem to be when you compare the prices for the 1/72.

damn it!!!! I went and updated my credit card with paypal ( new expiration date) and now it won't let me use a credit card for this purchase!!!! WTF!!! I've given Hlj my cc info but for some reason they always had problems verifying my card in the past, that's why I used PP in the first place. Anyone else ever have either of these problems?

There's was a short period of time in the past when I used Paypal as the payment method at HLJ. I found out that there's always a delay in getting your order sent, as they have to send out the invoice to you and they have to wait to confirm the payment once it is sent. Aside from that, I didn't have any problem with using Paypal.

It just took off and heading for its destination .

HLJ just updated their site!

http://www.hlj.com/product/PLZX-10

The Sylphid is now available at Rainbowten. I would jump on this in a heartbeat, but my preorder at HLJ since 9/17/2007 gives me an $8-9 discount . Hopefully HLJ will have it in stock and ready to be shipped soon.

I usually order a large batch of Mr.Color lacquers at a time from Rainbow10.

Mr.Surfacer 500 does have the tendency to cover up some of the finer details such as panel lines, that's why I use 1000.

Just apply a layer of primer/surfacer so the paint can better adhere to the surface of the kit and then spray away with paints!

I'm not sure what powder form surfacer leo is talking about since I've never seen or hear about it...But you won't ruin it by thinning it, just be sure to use the right thinner.

Maybe you should try the spray instead of the bottle surfacer so you know how the primer will work for you. I usually order a large batch of Mr.Surfacer sprays from overseas on-line shops because it is expensive in the states and sometimes hard to find.

Below are two on-line shops located in Southern California that carries some Mr.Surfacer.

https://plajapan.com/index.php?cPath=24_50?...f820c3c1d449236

http://www.best1hobby.com/html/gunze/tool.html

The camera I'm using is Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P7 3.2 MP, which is an old camera I have for around 2-3 years.

hmm mine is a 4.0 megapixel from Minolta which is a really nice camera. i got to play around with it more. any tips on how you got your Hi-Nu pics so clear? can you give me the settings that you used on yours?

No specific settings, I think it's just a matter of lighting.

BTW. maybe the weight on front and back of your Geara may even out once you attach both arms with weapons and shield?

The camera I'm using is Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P7 3.2 MP, which is an old camera I have for around 2-3 years.

I know what you meant by unstable. It collapsed on me once because I didn't tightened the screws enough.

I'm currently trying to attach the back pack to see how it'll hold up. It is most certainly a lot of weight to be carrying on its back. Then again, those long fuel tanks can act as a support.

Congrats on finally getting yours, Zeo-mare .

Hikuro: That CD contains photos of the completed Hi-Nu made by G-sys.

Looking nice so far!

I've actually gone back to work on my Hi-Nu earlier today by cleaning a huge bucket containing hundreds of parts . Below is a picture of some of the parts I've put together. Thanks to those little POM joints, this kit can show off some of its details without being covered up by the armors.

I was about to bring up the Ashura. The other one would be Siren F Knight Club

The Phantom is a very nice looking kit that was well sculpted by a sculptor whose work I've been following for years. Resin would be the way to go for best representation and detailing, if the price is no concern.

the one you show there is appearently the same one in the auction.

chris

The ones sold through Volks on line shop are resin kits. The ones produced by Volks and sold through Dengeki mail-order are completed action figures, which is indeed the one shown in the auction.

Volks produced a lot of figures/kits from Super Robot Wars OG http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/srw_og/index_srw_og.aspx .

They produced figures that were exclusively sold through mail order from Dengeki Magazine.

I think they are fast and efficient. Unlike HLJ, R10 starts to prepare your order right after they received your order form through email so the processing time is definitely quicker than HLJ for example.

As for shipping, there's not much they can do about it once they sent out the package. SAL is mostly between 2-3 weeks and sometimes up to a month. EMS is received within a week.

Looking forward in seeing what you'll be carrying in your web store .

How about a Volks 1/100 Five Star Stories Super Spirit Series Knight of Gold w/Buster?

http://knightclub.cool.ne.jp/knight/ssskog/ssskog.html

Use super glue for resin kits.

Best1hobby.com has a list of Gunze Sangyo Mr. line of products http://www.best1hobby.com/html/gunze/tool.html .

I like to use Mr.Surfacer as well, but use the spray cans instead. I order them in batches from Rainbowten.