no3Ljm

On ‎1‎/‎5‎/‎2019 at 1:27 PM, Dobber said:

I’ve been looking at these schematics and I can’t figure this out....why are there extra feet and shins in the legs? 

Chris

 

I'm just guessing here. Maybe the 'ghost lineart' is just to show the size of the Zentraedi soldier in a pilot suit inside the N-Ger.

Wow! 

2 hours ago, jvmacross said:

Don't care for it.

I would have preferred "neck parts"...or some better execution/design.

I have had it for a few days now and find the detachable leg "gimmick" really annoying/dissapointing.  I really cannot think of it as an improvement over the Yamato...unless you are comparing it to the Yamato V1 where both legs detached separately.

In all, I see this DX as a moderate improvement over the Yamato 1/48 , rather than the Yamato V2.  By no means is it a giant leap forward in VF-1 toy design.  This definitely not the "ultimate" VF-1 we were waiting for.  Maybe in another 5-10 years?

With that said, it doeslooks great in all 3 modes, but that detachable leg gimmick, to me, leaves me feeling like something better can be done...perhaps it really does need to be in that 1/35 scale they teased to be able to accomplish "ultimate" status.

I honestly hope that if Bandai ever "downscales" this DX to more of a 1/60....that they drop the detachable leg gimmick, seems more of a headache than what you get out of it.

Thanks JVM! Really appreciate your honesty. Let's drink to the next incarnation for the 'ultimate' VF-1J.

2 hours ago, NeoMatter said:

There's really no detail back there. However, it does give a small semblance that the hatch is there (if you knew there was one there in the first place). Doesn't bother me as I don't look back there anyways. 

2 hours ago, eggy99 said:

Maybe they are saving that feature update for the 1D with raised pilot seats option parts.

I can’t recall another time in the TV series we see that feature used except in the 1D. 

2 hours ago, HardlyNever said:

In the "Miss Macross" episode, Hikaru gets in the GBP vf-1j with the battroid-seat thing.  I feel like it makes an appearance somewhere after episode 27, as well, but I'm not sure.

1 hour ago, eggy99 said:

TWE seat option part to go with with GBP release. 

Thanks guys! Now I have to make sure that I'm not going to look at the back part.  

7 hours ago, sharpnel said:

Just got mine from CD Japan yesterday.  Beautiful bird.  Gonna take mine time to enjoy each mode.

Looks gorgeous, @sharpnel!  

Quick question for those who have it. What do you guys think about the back neck part of the DX version? Would you guys prefer the added details that YamArcadia have on their neck cover option part? I don't have mine yet, but after I checked back the photos in the Tamashii site, I noticed that there's not enough detail on it that suggests that there should be a door somehow for the pilot to release.

Anyways, let me know what you guys think. Thanks!

8 hours ago, JET7 said:

Some more with the hikky chunky 

I don't have a chunky monkey. But it would be nice if Bandai will make DX 1/48 Vf-1S Hikaru next. So you can display it with these two together.

Also, it's really becoming weird if this 'praise' comment will still be downvoted like the rest of my praise comments, right? Not that I have noticed.Hahaha!

4 hours ago, VF-Zer0S said:

I still have yet to transform mine. One year I’ll get the courage lol. 

37 minutes ago, ScrambledValkyrie said:

Fantastic shot, @Saburo! Reminds me a lot of this:

Now his DX VF-1J is more TV Anime accurate. Hope @Saburo wouldn't mind. 

1 hour ago, jvmacross said:

Wait.....Evolution Toys is coming out with a VF-1 GBP set? 

With a price tag of Y27600.

Or have it pose it like this exploded view schematic:

Or something like this:

Taped Grenade Holster. FTW.

13 minutes ago, canklebreaker said:

That’s very nice work! If I were to simply panel line without doing any weathering would you suggest the matte coat still?

Thanks I’ll look into those and watch those vids.

You're welcome. As for the matte coat, it's an option if you want. Think of it like a layer of protection. Some members put it, some don't.  

12 minutes ago, beatsing said:

Do the shoulders lock into place in battroid mode? It looks like they sit on a plastic corner from your photo

I think that's where the shoulder locks in its place. From what I've seen on the videos, once the shoulder ends in that area, you will hear a locking 'click' sound.

What are the chances of the 1/60 size to be as ‘made-to-order’ rather than being ‘mass produced’ just in case they didn’t met the goal beforehand?

4 hours ago, canklebreaker said:

What method/materials do you use to panel line this figure? I've read varying suggestions/recommendations over on the HMR thread. Debating if I should do it to my figure, makes such a huge difference!

I suggest you try Flory’s Washes since they’re clay so it’s water based. When you make mistake it’s easy to wipe it with wet wipes and not harming the plastic like how some thinner does. There’s also Vallejo Model Wash which is water based too. There’s some YouTube videos of showing how to use all of these. So I suggest you watched those videos first and see if it’s to your liking before making a purchase. If you have extra kits laying around, try it on them first before applying it on your most expensive toy.  

Hope that helps. 

4 hours ago, treatment said:

Discovered what seems to be the only compatible part between the old Yammie-1/48 and the new Bandai DX-1J...

Yeah.

The Skull heatshield.

Woo hoo or something...

 

That looks nice. Perhaps, Bandai might get a hold of MtF VF-1J rights to produce a DX version? That would be awesome and sweet. 

2 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

There are two nosecone pieces with the Yamato armor. One that goes over the nose cone (but it’s quite large) and a smaller one for use without the nose cone. Someone correct me if that’s wrong

Thank you sir!

I remember Jenius site after I posted that one and see what it is. I really appreciate Jenius’ review website for things like this. Thanks! 

4 hours ago, 505thAirborne said:

This is obviously the Yamato 1/48 version & at 1/48 with the GBP Armor, it's truly a beast!! 

This is the first time I notice this since I don’t have Yamato 1/48 VF-1’s. Is that how the armor is on the nosecone? Or is that an alternate armor part? I don’t remember seeing a nosecone shape armor based on the lineart.

Edit: I browsed Jenius’ Anymoon site and it is indeed an alternate nosecone part. Learned something new today from the old Yammie 1/48’s.  

1 hour ago, Saburo said:

Gerwalk

Looks gorgeous, @Saburo.    

16 minutes ago, treatment said:

lighting from the monitor can be interesting sometimes...

 

Love it!

6 minutes ago, Sandman said:

PO for what? The 31j?

Yeah. I think it was the PO for the KO VF-31J.

On 12/5/2018 at 11:53 AM, MARLON1211 said:

Hi guys,

I'm looking for this large scale Macross Cockpit scale model. If there's  anyone already here in the US thinking of selling theirs let me know.. 

Thanks

Thru @Saburo's lens, he made the HMR figure looks like a DX figure. 

Just kidding, Saburo. Hehehe. As always, it looks awesome!

2 hours ago, Rogueload said:

Couldn’t stand my 31S naked anymore so bought some 31C supers and painted them to match the teal of Arad’s supers.  

Awesome!  

No offense meant, Shizuka-chan. I know it's frustrating to receive a wrong item or different from what you ordered. But before you posted this, did you tried to PM first Xigfrid about it? I'm pretty sure he can help you out.

3 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said:

I hope you guys are both right. 

If this release is of Kai then I am totally for it. I was never too crazy about the price tag. All Bandai did was splash some black steaks over the original paint scheme, attach a new emblem, and a few armaments. 

Don't forget the cool looking Tamashii box that came with it too.

19 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said:

Noel loves shenanigans 

Hahaha! Everyone needs some form of laughter, right?

By the way, can't help but notice it. Does your U.N.SPACY print came like that? The Y looks flaky.

17 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said:

thumbs up

Thank you sir!  

9 minutes ago, Tekkaman2k5 said:

Guys are the best!!

As Genki Sudo puts it, we here at MWF, are all one.