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7 hours ago, sqidd said:

Love the red fins on the missiles. Did you just tape and spray?

Yeah, red fins were the easy part. Black lines down the sides were a nightmare. And the red “camera” tips were a lot of work too!

1 minute ago, Lolicon said:

Fantastic pic! 

But that white plastic in direct sunlight... 

well, it has 2 coats of clear now 

Trying to use the sun for better lighting. What do you think?

2 hours ago, Special Sauce said:

Someday I will have a display that cool.

Thanks, what I need is a better camera haha

#squadgoals 

1 hour ago, ACH-138 said:

Hey all, haven't posted here in a good long time. I finally have the means to get my first 1/48 vf1 and I'm not sure which to buy. If I choose to buy the old yamato my money will go further, I can get the valk, missiles,  and fast packs for around the same price as a bandai dx without missiles. On the other hand if the dx really is that much better then then initial cost wouldnt be so outrageous. I've never owned or handled either toy before so I'm looking for some opinions from you guys, who have owned lots of both. I'm going for the vf-1s Roy either way, as I've always loved the black and yellow. Which would you buy if you could only have one?

Well if you do decide on the Roy, message me. I have one more available at a decent price (just not retail) if you’re interested.

2 hours ago, F360 said:

at least your boat did not get attack by Godzilla or Angel like what happen to the boat that my MB EVA 02 was in,.   ....

The boat went back to japan for damage assessment .... but my MB is supposedly still in a container on that ship and not the ones the fell overboard, 

 

Meanwhile Tom Hanks is like “WTF is this?”

31 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

I prefer these: https://www.hlj.com/gundam-marker-extra-thin-type-gray-for-panel-lines-gnzgm302p

Usually called "extra thin" or "pour type" markers.

They work via capillary action and will spread down crevices and lines on their own. Requires less tracing and less cleanup, they can also get into crevices where even fine-tips won't fit.

I also prefer gray PL, especially on plastic this light. It's just a bit more subtle. The only drawback is that on the SSP it doesn't show too well. 

2 minutes ago, rocketblast said:

that's beautiful.  question though, I see you leave all the factory markings on there.  but I've been wondering do you guys clear coat this before/after or do you just make the panel lines only?  reason being, I just started doing panel lines on my first gundam model and have been thinking about doing a macross valkyrie toy too.  Or if you have a guide I can look at, that would be cool.

 

also yeah I'm waiting for my fast packs too.  I ordered a couple sets.  I'm going to put them on my TV Max and have another set spare.

Definitely do a matte clear top coat if you are weathering and P lining. If you want to p line without a clear coat, I would recommend one of these.

2 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Preview of the VF-1J with Fast Packs pose from Macross Chronicle.

Macross Chronicle  yeah, THAT’s why I got a TV fast pack for Hikaru and Max (unless Max doesn’t use one there, then I was just kidding).

Now imagine if we had taken every dime we spent on collectibles in the past 10 years and bought Bitcoin instead, we could build an ACTUAL Valkyrie with that much cash 

1 minute ago, KFDzero said:

The biggest issue with being a collector is you need double the space - to display and then to keep the box in as mint a condition as possible too... This doesn't even take into account the multiples of copies people buy, which if displayed in various modes, is double space again 

I am lucky enough that I have a big ol' closet connected to my classroom, so my Valk and TF boxes hide among middle school science supplies 

23 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

I try not to think of how much my Macross collection cost/is worth.

Well, at least if I suddenly need a new car I have options.

Yeah, I saw your collection. It must be quite a bit!

6 minutes ago, Chronocidal said:

 Actually, I could make one myself if I really want to, it'd be easy to swap pilots and the instrument panel, which is all I really care about.  I'm honestly curious if that would give a better result than an official Bandai release, because I know at least the TV Roy has the right tail number. 

The head and head markings really don't bother me either way, but I'd probably make a recast DYRL pilot rather than repaint a Kakizaki.

Oh, to be clear, my DYRL Roy used to be a DYRL Hikaru, not a TV Roy. I think making the red things yellow and doing the name/rank and tail 001 is actually easier than trying to change all the other decals and worry about cockpits and pilots (besides a bit of yellow paint on the helmet).

2 minutes ago, seti88 said:

one to panel line with?  

with all the recent panel lining pics that is...

Be careful with panel lining and weathering. Once you start, you will want to do it to every Valk you have. The ones without it just look too plain by comparison. 

3 minutes ago, Chronocidal said:

I'm not shelling out for any more Roys unless they release a DYRL version.  I might just straight up trade one of my TV ones, if the option presents itself, but that still depends on Bandai actually making it.

I made DYRL versions before the TV version was even announced. You shoulda got one then 

Just now, davidwhangchoi said:

prior to today's hlj order, i initially had 4 tv packs and 4 roys. 

since i ordered one more, wanted to complete the set.  

OK, I understand 3 roys, one for each mode (right @sqidd ?) but why 4? Genuinely curious.

9 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said:

i need to find a 5th tv fastpack

I thought I went overboard with 4 (Roy, Max, Hikaru, Jetfire) Why on earth do you need 5?!? 

Just now, F360 said:

how many did you try order?. 

3, cause that's how many could ship surface together it seemed. Maybe it punished me for getting too greedy? Did anyone else try to buy with PayPal credit?

16 minutes ago, Froy said:

Just got my payment confirmation mail 

Seems a legit. Already on my PW.

Uh oh, it has been 10 minutes 

So, my HLJ order hasn't actually showed up on my PayPal yet. Should I be concerned?

I attempted to order 3, which is the max for surface shipping (costs $53 to the US). I can't imagine they will cost less in 3 months when they arrive, and with PayPal credit no interest for 6 months. Keep in mind though, I bought bitcoin at $5,400 but GameStop stock at $300, so my financial decisions are mixed at best, and should not constitute "great advice" haha

50 minutes ago, derex3592 said:

Well... I've put this off for a while now, well, since it was released.. so here we go.. let the customizing begin! 

I like mine a lot better after customization. What do you have in mind?

2 hours ago, Nsr250 said:

Will there be reissue of this VF-1S to fix the number and joint breakage problem?

I mean there's a pretty reliable way to fix the thigh if it breaks (slightly longer screw). And there are decals to fix the numbers that come with Kakizaki (or that Anasazi has made).