Lolicon Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Clear nail polish also works well. Just open up the joint and apply to the ball and socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 i wish they had made specific VF-25A cannon fodder Armor Parts.. Fitting Ozma's ones just wouldn't be quite right. Let alone buying an additional set for silly money seeing I ain't pulling them off his Valkyrie.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) i wish they had made specific VF-25A cannon fodder Armor Parts.. Fitting Ozma's ones just wouldn't be quite right. Let alone buying an additional set for silly money seeing I ain't pulling them off his Valkyrie.. I know the feeling. Generic armored parts would be awesome. Back in the day Alto Armored parts were dirt cheap because there were no reissue VF-25 renewals back then and nobody liked the idea of paying 300+ bucks for an Alto 25F I made a set of custom parts from those and use them on either my VF-25G, YF-25 or VF-25A depending on my mood Edited May 14, 2016 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 It helps that the armor sets are far less "color-matched" than the super parts, so there's not a whole lot that needs to be changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 It helps that the armor sets are far less "color-matched" than the super parts, so there's not a whole lot that needs to be changed. Having a look at the set I have fitted to Ozma, the yellow highlighted parts I'd probably even leave as is. Its just the "001" markings that would have to painted over or altered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Wing Pixy Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Would you say the renewal armored parts are easy to remove? Id like to display the VF 25S both naked and armored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I would say they are relatively easy to remove. However due to the high parts count it will take a while to get them replaced. The most annoying part are the attachment of the massive wing boosters and the fact that the chest plate likes to pop off during handling. There are also delicate parts, like the mounts for the reaction missiles, so you need to be focused when handling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Sand down the missile attachment tabs. (Round off the corners). They still hold on well, but they go on and off easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I would say they are relatively easy to remove. However due to the high parts count it will take a while to get them replaced. The most annoying part are the attachment of the massive wing boosters and the fact that the chest plate likes to pop off during handling. There are also delicate parts, like the mounts for the reaction missiles, so you need to be focused when handling them. that's why I won't be removing Ozma's armors for the foreseeable future! Its just too fiddly and time consuming.. I'd rather buy a second VF-25S to display a different way to be honest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 that's why I won't be removing Ozma's armors for the foreseeable future! Its just too fiddly and time consuming.. I'd rather buy a second VF-25S to display a different way to be honest.. Yup! That's why I have 3 (or was it 4?) Ozmas and 6 Altos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly!! Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 that's why I won't be removing Ozma's armors for the foreseeable future! Its just too fiddly and time consuming.. I'd rather buy a second VF-25S to display a different way to be honest.. My sentiments egzegackily =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javabean Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Any news for a Michel reissue? It's only VF-25 that I still miss owning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Yup! That's why I have 3 (or was it 4?) Ozmas and 6 Altos. LOL! @ 6 Alto's! Any news for a Michel reissue? It's only VF-25 that I still miss owning there are some available on the 2nd hand market.. http://jungle-scs.co.jp/mobile/sale_en.cgi?action=productlist&do=detail&pid=103000005965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 there are some available on the 2nd hand market.. http://jungle-scs.co.jp/mobile/sale_en.cgi?action=productlist&do=detail&pid=103000005965 True. And that's already Y10K off, let's say compared to 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barurutor Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) Yeah those are decent prices for VF-25G. Lucked out and got my 3rd one (sold the 1st 2 off) MISB for less than 24k yen though Edited May 18, 2016 by barurutor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2seconds Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I finally got some super parts for Alto! Ozma is supposed to get here tomorrow. Fingers crossed Armors are popping off everywhere, probably because this is a opened item from Mandarake SAHRA. Wonder how different it would be if I splurge for a non-opened one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Probably the same. I bought unopened stuff at Mandarake as well. All are in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I finally got some super parts for Alto! Ozma is supposed to get here tomorrow. Fingers crossed VTMrg3z.jpg Armors are popping off everywhere, probably because this is a opened item from Mandarake SAHRA. Wonder how different it would be if I splurge for a non-opened one? Still the same. Opened or unopened. The thing with this add-on parts is that once you pop it in, don't touch it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2seconds Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Probably the same. I bought unopened stuff at Mandarake as well. All are in good condition. Still the same. Opened or unopened. The thing with this add-on parts is that once you pop it in, don't touch it anymore. Ah figured as much. I was tempted to try an opened item from Mandarake. It was going for 12kY, but man this thing is pristine! Somehow I feel like buying an opened one in Mandarake is better because they could check if there are defects or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) New or Used the early supers will pop off like hell. The Also and Ozma Super Armors have a retarded Thigh design that just holds on with two teeny weeny nubs while the Later Super parts use the same intake snap-in like the armored parts. Edited May 19, 2016 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberich Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Ah figured as much. I was tempted to try an opened item from Mandarake. It was going for 12kY, but man this thing is pristine! Somehow I feel like buying an opened one in Mandarake is better because they could check if there are defects or not Normally even their "used" goods are in very good condition, unless it is something really noticeable. I only have my YF-25, but I have a large collection of Myth Cloths (Saint Seiya) and normally their "used stuff" is basically new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2seconds Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) I only buy P-bandai gunpla kits from Mandarake, first time experience getting opened figures from them. I find it amazing how well the Japanese take care of their figs. I am itching to get the -25G and RVF-25 Edited May 20, 2016 by in2seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Ever wondered what our Naked DXes would look like with missiles, like they do in Macross 30? I always wanted to do a mod since the VF-25 in canon doesn't have any internal missiles whatsoever. Luckily, I have an abundance of weapon parts and YF-25's so I gave it a shot. I figure you can use Kurisama's hardpoints for easier weapon swapping but I decided to just trim the pylons down, get a pin-vise and pin each set of missiles to the wing for a super secure connection. Edited May 20, 2016 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Nice mod, Duymon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 That panel lining looks nice, too. What is your method of choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Yeah. nice and clean. Would like to know too if it's topcoated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 lovely job on the panel lining Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 that look super spunky all panel lined! nice photos Duymon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) I use Flory's model wash for all my panel lining, followed by an acryl clear coat.Flory's is the bomb. It's clay based and flows super well. Simply brush it on, then after dry gently clean up the mess with a wet paper towel. It is way safer to use than traditional solvent-based washes which could harm the delicate paint bandai useshttp://www.florymodels.co.uk/ Edited May 20, 2016 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2seconds Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) I finished two MGs and figured I'd also panel wash Alto's valk. I used Tamiya enamels and butane for clean-up. I also colour matched the valk's colours, what I found is: Grey - Tamiya NATO Black Red - Mr. Color GX Red Black - Mr. Color GX Black I found out the grey the hard way because I had to fix the paint scratch that happened after the first transformation I also flatcoated this guy with Alclad Klear Kote. I prefer flat over gloss because flat hides the imperfections of the surface and is less of a fingerprint magnet. Downside is the coat can scratch very easily by the stand adapter. Two MGs in question. These took two years to build due to my chronic procrastination syndrome Edited May 23, 2016 by in2seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 That Alto looks fantastic with the flat coat! I have the same issue with flat coats: they scratch very easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2seconds Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Done with Ozma. One of the pylons holding the reaction missiles broke. Good thing it was easily fixed with some CA glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I sanded down the tabs a bit first thing when I got my armor set. Heard many tales of broken tabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2seconds Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I did too, but what's worse is that it broke when it wasn't attached. It probably got crushed by another piece and it sheared right off. Edited May 29, 2016 by in2seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Ouch, first I've heard of being broken that "early". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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