Gabe Q

55 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

VF-1A TV Kakizaki

VF-1A CF

VF-1J Max

VF-1J Milia

This is my exact list as well. 

I just noticed that they're releasing a Max version battroid to pair up with the Q-Rau. Pretty cool!

Maybe they'll release a TV version pair down the road and we can recreate this scene.

A Q-Rau! Big news!!!

I wonder if the parts breakdown will account for a SDFM version down the road. Or maybe they'll just ignore the differences and give us an uncorrected SDFM repaint. 

@MechTech I am absolutely in awe after seeing you make those tiny gears from scratch. A real marvel of engineering. You never cease to amaze me with your next level skills.

@Chas The 1S is looking good so far! The decaling looks good so far. 

17 hours ago, Gabe Q said:

If you follow Tenjin's Twitter/X account, he posted the boxart featuring the Gnerl in the background. Someone commented about it and he hinted that it may be a possible future offering. Take it with a grain of salt because I was reading it through the automated English translation. 

This is what I was talking about. I didn't have time to post it.

https://twitter.com/TENJIN_hidetaka/status/1697229910031602059

If you follow Tenjin's Twitter/X account, he posted the boxart featuring the Gnerl in the background. Someone commented about it and he hinted that it may be a possible future offering. Take it with a grain of salt because I was reading it through the automated English translation. 

4 hours ago, Ranger565 said:

Is there any reason Hasagawa could not make a Spartan? No one is making them, not even wave. 

They probably think it will be a shelf warmer. I dunno if they would make a profit. 

On 8/7/2023 at 11:21 PM, no3Ljm said:

MegaHouse is re-releasing Variable Action Hi-Spec ORGUSS. Display shown during Summer 2023 Hobby Manufacturer Merchandise Showcase. Price and release date to be determined.

I'm trying to decide whether to hold out for the MegaHouse reissue or to just get the Hi-Metal version now. Can anyone that has seen both in person chime in? I'm wondering how the size/cost and quality/cost ratios between the two compare.

2 hours ago, CF18 said:

http://mumumuno53.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-551.html

Wow, I followed the link and it hurts my brain to look at those pictures. Pretty cool concept. It really fools the eye into thinking it's an animated picture.

Thanks for posting that!

On 7/19/2023 at 3:20 AM, sh9000 said:

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1233748788

HMR VF-1J Armored Valkyrie Revival.

10,000 yen is a bargain! Even after shipping that was a good deal. 

@Perxion The print looks crisp and clean with well defined details. It's gonna look great all painted.

2 hours ago, magicsp00n said:

HLJ has some of the HMR in stock in case you missed the pre-order. I just snagged one.

I am VERY tempted to pull the trigger on this one but I can't justify the price tag for a tiny 17 cm tall figure. I'm going back and forth on this one. 

If it's still available tomorrow, I'm afraid I may cave in and get it. It looks great.

I agree with @MechTech. The updates are awesome and I get really happy when I see all that plastic Macross goodness piled up high. @Shawn, I wish I could have flown in with you guys to see it all in person. 

I picked up a five-pack and can't wait to build a proper SDFM TV squadron as soon as I get my workbench unpacked and going again.

Beautiful work! The paint, the decal work, everything, you nailed it! 

Amazing! Those look really good! Are you going to do a hangar diorama? 

9 hours ago, Shawn said:

Looks like BULK items are hitting the ebay store!

Thanks for the heads up! 

I'm obsessed with this card set. I have two copies but I wouldn't mind finding a mint set like the one you have. I would like to build a framed display for them. 

@Goodman Models Congratulations! Well deserved!

2 hours ago, Froy said:

Woah! Just wonder what cal that gatling gun fires?

Just a rough estimate based on the scale and proportions, I'm guessing around 2400 cal or thereabouts.

It definitely looks out of scale.

@Urashiman Great work on the cat!  To bad about the panel lining. Murphy's Law often strikes the scale modeler but we keep on truckin.

It looks good but the head placement reminds me of a kid that steals the family car but can barely see over the dashboard.

The layout of the missiles in the launchers gives it away. It's the wave version with a custom head. 

That is a stellar build there. Great paint application and the decal placement is perfect. Great job bringing her to life! 

15 hours ago, Froy said:

Seems Arcadia is reissuing some more stuff

https://www.hlj.com/1-60-scale-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-ve-1-elint-seeker-premium-finish-reissue-aca82149-2

 

https://www.hlj.com/1-60-scale-vf-4a-lightning-iii-hikaru-ichijo-boarding-machine-reissue-aca82154-3

 

I remember the Elint was a shelf warmer for the longest time.

2 hours ago, Bolt said:

Lol. Ya, i rushed the paint job. But that's ok. Always learning. The cockpit opens up. It could really use a Destroid pilot...

2 hours ago, arbit said:

Working on it. Give me photos from all angles and dimensions of the seat and seating area.  Maybe place a 1/72 valkyrie pilot in there to gauge size.

Couldn't you make a copy of the destroid pilot from the Wave kit? Would that work?