highlander Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I am thinking of getting a 1/48 yamato vf-1s hikaru. My only question is this, since this toy is predominantly made out of plastic and majority of this valkrie's color is white, does anyone here experienced any yellowing on their vf-1s? Any answer may help me decide on getting this. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) I had my 1J on the shelf, not in direct sunlight (shady room) for the best part of a year, no noticeable yellowing, but the plastic is an off white to begin with. I really like the 1/48's. Kinda hard to get hold of in the UK, and a touch on the expensive side but they're lovely toys. And they're to scale (as much as can be expected) with the standard 1/48 aircraft models, which is a nice touch. I've got my little crew guy perched on the shoulders of a battroid and it looks cool in the display case. Buy it. You won't regret it. Edit: They also paint up REALLY well, and look stunning with transfers rather than the stock stickers. Edited January 9, 2008 by winterdyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Unfortunately it does yellow. There's this HUUUGGGEEE yellow V-like stripe on my 1/48 Roy Fokker! Although I must admit - it doesn't look too bad VFTF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 They yellow, all plastic yellows (if it's not covered with paint). I remember seeing a Max 1/48 VF-1A on these boards that was for sale below MSRP because it was a store display that yellowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 They yellow, all plastic yellows (if it's not covered with paint). I remember seeing a Max 1/48 VF-1A on these boards that was for sale below MSRP because it was a store display that yellowed. I am sure there is a post in here somewhere with the answer that I am looking for.....but......can anyone tell me how to prevent the Yellowing on my 1/55's? Is there like a special coat of something that I can put on them to prevent this? Cause if they yellowed I would be pissed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 heres an interesting read on yellowing of plastics.... http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 heres an interesting read on yellowing of plastics.... http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189 I'll check that....THANKS ALOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Thanks DnD... man... I was already scared of the flourecent bulb I had in my room yellowing my valks but that link made me go out and buy a regular bulb. I didnt want the flourecent bulb there permanently but I kept putting off buying standard light bulbs. Theregulr ones keep blowing though... about every 3 months and I know the flourescent ones last longer, use up less power and are brighter, but I can't use them due to having toys around... sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 the max 1a i bought new is ok. but the fokker 1s has yellowing(I bought it on sale because it was yellowing) It doesn't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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