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8 hours ago, Saburo said:

Another angle of the Double Strike Valkyrie

Very cool!

Big shout out and thanks to @Alphahorizon!  Always a pleasure to deal with and a solid member

I received an EMS package last week that was shipped on April 2 and arrived April 16.  But I also have another EMS package that shipped April 4 and is still in Japan.

Nice shot @Saburo!

whoa looks great!

Nice shot @sh9000!

9 minutes ago, derex3592 said:

@wm cheng May we please see a full topside picture good sir of your panel lining and  a quick note about what method you went with for the DX? I haven't decided if I'm going to do mine yet. Yours appears to be fairly light and not over done. 

I saw this as I was researching Lolicon's and wmcheng's customs.  Looks great!

Looks great!  Thanks both for the tips!

7 hours ago, wm cheng said:

Had a little time to finally paint the landing gears white - what a difference it makes.  Most importantly, I found an amazing silver chrome that's in the form of a marker, its called Molotow Chrome markers, its simply the best silver ever (better than the X-11 Tamiya Chrome marker).

Question for those of you that have taken off the rubber tires - how the heck to you get them back on again?  The back ones are a bitch to get back on and I've already almost twisted/damaged the hub/axle a little bit and I am afraid to take it further.  Please I need your insights.

That looks great!  If you don't mind me asking, did  you brush or airbrush the white on and which paint did you use?  I'm also going to look for that marker, thanks for sharing!

7 minutes ago, Guyffon said:

I think I read that ems has suspended their service to australia recently but I could be wrong, maybe thats why it got sent back to seller?

Looks to be the case.

https://earth.mandarake.co.jp/help/shipping_suspensions.html

Sweet, great job!

Dang, I can't say no to this.  Hoping for a PF finish also!

Just recently found out about the Kuro Kara Kuri line and I'm in love!   Personally, I'm a sucker for articulation and prefer it over transformation.  I think it's really great that there are figures that cater to differing preferences.

My brothers both have extensive transformers collections and I'm almost certain the first things that they would say if they saw this would be, "Cool!  Does it transform?"   

Thanks for the update @ChaoticYeti.

I love that they went with a metallic finish for the Gerbera Tetra!  It will go really well with the Kampfer.

1 hour ago, unodi2 said:

Hi, my name is Marco and I live in Italy. I am a collector of Japanese vintage toys but my biggest passion is Macross. Like you I have spent about 30 years (since 1991) looking for the toys that I wanted and the Valkyrie of Macross have been the toys that I have searched most intensely. I do not limit myself to Takatoku but to everything vintage exists. I'm still looking for your box of Macross 4 Valkyrie Set sofubi but luckily yesterday ... I took off my most painful thorn in my side and I won the Henkey type N ° 6 VF-1S Super. I am very happy and I believe you can understand me. Unfortunately I rarely follow this magnificent site but when I need information I am always sure to find it here. Thanks for being so active in sharing your information, they are always very valuable.

I would like to insert some photos of my toys but I don't know where and how? can you help me? Can I insert them here or is there a more specific page?
Thanks again .

 

Welcome to the boards!  I'll let the more seasoned members chime in but I think this thread would work:

Looking forward to your photos and collection!

Nice shot @Kuma Style.  One of my favorite pieces to look at on my shelf.  I love the colors.

Also up at Big in Japan:
https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/23755-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-use.html


 

Also available on CDJapan:

https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-393571?s_ssid=e3511b5e73960ed39d 4140 Yen

I pre-ordered one.  Curious how it turns out as a straight build.

Beautiful pics @Slave IV!  You should take photos more often 

Hope you find one soon!

Solid guy right here.  Helped me find my VF-25A. 

Great job on that @Convectuoso!

That's a really nice job @anubis20!  I really like the shading.

23 hours ago, sqidd said:

Thanks! I'm 12yrs old today!

Happy belated birthday!  What are the chances, I turned 10 myself yesterday haha.

Hope she gets well soon @Shizuka the Cat.  We will  hold down the fort while you're away 

This is very cool, thanks for sharing!