michaelkkp

The neodymium magnets have grade numbers which represents their strength.

Here is quick info from the vender I buy from.

Neodymium Magnet Physical Properties

N50 and 52 are pretty strong and should be enough to hold the macross parts. They need to be aligned correctly (position-wise) to maximize the pull force. I recommend using 1/8" ones for the most parts. small ones (1/16") are only used for supporting.

I've used them for my VF-25F (same position as VF-25S), and they worked great.

Just a quick check on the magnet you are getting is it D201-N52 - D201-N521/8" dia. x 1/32" thick? There are a lot of types on this and not too sure on 1/8" you are mentioning..

plan to get those magnet back in Malaysia and have a try on my kits...it's going cost a bomb getting it deliver back to Malaysia

Not sure if you can see clearly fm the photos. I too use Tamiya Acrylic spray Navy blue on all my 1/48 packs for that more accurate DYRL look. No primer is used for my case though.

The same is also applied on the new 1/60 VF-1S. I just don't like the greenish hue that Yamato uses for the packs, unless its for TV version.

Dang...this is really cool...m noob on paining and may need your advised later on to have my VF-25 1/72 painted...