SDF-ONE

Apparently the Sheryl decal will also be included in the RVF-25, VF-25F Super and the VF-25F Clear! So you don't have to buy an Alto or Ozma re-release if you already own one of these. Source: http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/01/she...-for-5-172.html

Wow, those legs look damn sexy! Normally I am not a fan of metallics, but this two color combination really adds depth to the mechanics. I like the grey panelization as well. It would be almost a shame to add decals on top of it.

It could be one of those joints from the Kotobukiya Modeling Support Goods. You can find the exact dimensions of the joints on their website: http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/page/parts/index_poly.shtml You can buy them at most Japanese online stores such as HLJ and Hobby Search. There are also other brands such as Yellow Submarine and Wave that have joints in their assortment.

Wait no longer, here it is. Edit: Ehm... edwin3060 already pointed it out.

That is going to require a lot of softner to get these decals right, especially on the tips of the wing gloves (those pointy things) and on the top part of the calves. Also the Sheryl decal on the chest will be upside down in battroid mode if you do it this way.

I know that the movie versions of the Evangelion Revoltechs have an extra double joint that is solely used for the stand. So then you wouldn't even have to cannibalize the figures themselves. Note that these are the movie versions (Rebuild of Evangelion). The other Evangelion Revoltechs still use single joints. http://www.happinetonline.com/home/07/imag...6011340_i06.jpg http://www.happinetonline.com/home/07/imag...6011098_i10.jpg

The answer is simple really. One neck piece is for Alto, the other is for Ozma. The Ozma neck piece seems like a last minute addition to the runner. Perhaps they initially thought Ozma could use the same neck piece, but it apparently needs a little more space. Creating molds is very expensive that is why they try to reuse runners as much as they can (that is also why they release numerous color variations).

Cool! I spotted your reference to "Tintin" RG.

Keep up the good work Hervé! This model is on my wish list, so I will follow this thread closely. I was wondering if you by any chance have a VF-25 kit as well? I would really like to see those two kits next to each other. They should be about the same size, right? By the way, here's a really nice build of the VF-0A. Good for inspiration. http://super32x.com/category/charactormode...ttroid_hasegawa

Its right arm and leg are missing. That is it.

I found this size comparison on Toysdaily. http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-82904-1-1.html

Hi Pete Yes, the kits are completely snap fit. No cement required. They are practically MG in terms of complexity and number of parts. No paint is needed, apart perhaps for the canopy frame. You could do it with a marker if you have a steady hand. It will take a good few hours to assemble them. Don't rush it. Spread it out over a couple of days and you will have a great looking valk. I can recommend taking a look at Dalong's website. He takes tons of pictures. You can also take a look at the instructions and parts to familiarize yourself with them (follow the information link at the top of the page). He builds them without painting them and without modifying them, so WYSIWYG. He only applied the stickers and did the panel lining. At the bottom of the pages you can also see what the kits look like without stickers and panel lining. http://www.dalong.net/review/etc/mf02/mf02_p.htm (Ozma) http://www.dalong.net/review/etc/mf01/mf01_p.htm (Alto)

It still has ALL the flaws from the prototype (with the possible exception of the Urkel ankles) and then adds a few more. What the hell? The real deal breaker is that it is out of scale. Just compare the size of the pilots. This thing reeks of incompetence and I will definitely NOT buy any of this series. Shame on you Bandai.

I guess it is REALLY heavy. That must mean the frame is made from solid metal...

Exclusive... Luckily I preferred it with the regular gray frame. So, that's one reason for me not to get it.

Gimmick - swappable zero G boobs!

Plus Luca's version makes 4.

No, that's the 1/72 custom kit shown in Model Graphix of January 2009. On the modeler's website there are a few more pictures. Not sure if he's going to sell the cast offs. http://mokei.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2008/11/1129-bf61.html I think edwin3060 is referring to the Bandai VF100's series. The VF-4 is included on the poster. Thread here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=27428

Yes, I assembled and disassembled the kit to get familiar with it. The only parts that I found that had a tight fit were the wing gloves and the feet (the inner and outer parts of the thrusters). For the wing gloves I partially cut off the pegs diagonally. For the feet I did not bother and simply painted them in one color (yep lazy).

I don't think anyone on this forum ever broke their Yamato intentionally... Unless they desperately wanted to contribute to the My-Damn-Yamato-Broke-Already thread.

I stumbled upon some unadulterated VF-25F mecha p0rn. This model was auctioned a while ago for a measly ¥52,000. The VF-25F gallery: http://npgpm.web.fc2.com/vf25f.htm His other works: http://npgpm.web.fc2.com/gallery.htm

Luca manipulate the machine comes with three ghosts. Ghost comes with a dedicated stand! Ok, thanks. It has been added to HLJ for Febuary 2009 and on Rainbowten it's January 2009... ...so that's probably going to be a late January.

Does it really say that it comes with the SMS stand as well? Or does it only come with the smaller stand-arms for the ghosts? Paying ¥1300 more for 3 ghosts and a stand would be a real steal.

Not sure what you mean. Is this the Y-stance? On the model the joints can slide out to provide more space for the intakes. No high tech solution. Just a peg and a hole. edit: hotlinks to pics did not work

That's a good trick. I did the same on mine now, but I cut off a tiny strip of the foil sticker sheet instead. Also Dalong has posted his extensive review of Ozuma (or is it Ozma?). I noticed that the bottom of the fighter mode is a bit messy with the gray-white color scheme. I will probably paint the bottom of the wings white as well. http://www.dalong.net/review/etc/mf02/mf02_p.htm