ahiachris Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Its telling when people are rejoicing for the decals out of a Hasegawa box. It could only be worse if people thought Academy (circa 1999) was better. Academy was just established back in the 90s. They bought the old steel molds of other big companies like hasegawa. That os why they look inferior when compared with newer molds from other companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivorysniper Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 That's it. I did not realize it's the same one they put out back in the early 2000s. Guess I'll put in an order but it seems it's coming in late as it still say Nov restock. Thanks. You're welcome !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Hungry Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Got mine yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz13688 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Anyone one seen a English color chart yet? Did not see it on Hobby Search scans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joscasle Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Anyone one seen a English color chart yet? Did not see it on Hobby Search scans. Nop at the moment. I receive mine yesterday, all color are in Japanese, but the paint numbers are there so no big problem. If a remember well, the Vf-1J in 1/48 came only in Japanese too, need to check!! Looking at the instructions, Hasegawa didn't ask to tint the canopy clear purple, it is correct to paint the canopy, or is more "realistic" just clear? Thanks Edited November 23, 2013 by joscasle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Academy was just established back in the 90s. They bought the old steel molds of other big companies like hasegawa. That os why they look inferior when compared with newer molds from other companies. Umm... I'm talking about Academy's decals, which are legendary for their terrible quality. They were thick, unable to conform to any surface, and do not react to any setting solution. It was only when they moved to cartograph that they improved significantly. Hasegawa has always been mediocre: somewhat thick, big transparency and an inability to make white. Yet they are still better than bandai. As for kits academy's stuff is pretty good; their tempest and 109 is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joscasle Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Umm... I'm talking about Academy's decals, which are legendary for their terrible quality. They were thick, unable to conform to any surface, and do not react to any setting solution. It was only when they moved to cartograph that they improved significantly. Hasegawa has always been mediocre: somewhat thick, big transparency and an inability to make white. Yet they are still better than bandai. As for kits academy's stuff is pretty good; their tempest and 109 is very good. About Hasegawa decals, they improve a lot since 2009, the decals still are somewhat thick, but improve the white (the white is white now) and reduce the transparency a lot. The Vf-19 in 1/48 has a great decal sheet, and the new VF-1 in 1/48 too. The Vf-11 and VF-25 decal sheet are the same, at least looks the same to me. Bandai decals are terrible, Tamiya decals for example its the same as hasegawa. The best decals came from Cartograft,Microscale and Aztec, most of the 3 party manufactures use them as a supplier (fightertown decals, afterburner, etc) but is very hard to find great decals for science fiction subjects. IMHO you can't find better Macross decals than Hasegawa's, there are some garage decals, those are good to replace Bandai ones but not Hasegawa's, http://old.samueldecal.com/ is an example, I use them in two kits, great service from Sam, but the decals need to be treated with care. Edited November 23, 2013 by joscasle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 So, based in your experience, Samuel Decals works and looks better than the originals from Bandai? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 About Hasegawa decals, they improve a lot since 2009, the decals still are somewhat thick, but improve the white (the white is white now) and reduce the transparency a lot. The Vf-19 in 1/48 has a great decal sheet, and the new VF-1 in 1/48 too. The Vf-11 and VF-25 decal sheet are the same, at least looks the same to me. Bandai decals are terrible, Tamiya decals for example its the same as hasegawa. The best decals came from Cartograft,Microscale and Aztec, most of the 3 party manufactures use them as a supplier (fightertown decals, afterburner, etc) but is very hard to find great decals for science fiction subjects. Actually, most manufacturers use Cartograph as a subcontractors: Tamiya and Academy do. I have Tamiya's 2013 A6M2 and IL-2 boxings and its almost certainly a cartograph set in there. According to people that I know who work in the field Microscale isn't nearly as good technically as them either from ... which is why cartograph is winning the market Its possible that Hasegawa has also moved to cartograph, or improved their in-house capability. I looked through some of my newer Hasegawa boxes; Mustang III combo (2/2012), Ki-84 combo (8/2012) and Pearl Harbor combo (11/2011.) the Pearl Harbour combo has an older set but you may be right that the newer ones seem to be of a different quality... though the white on the Ki-84 set looks off. The Mustang kit looks and feels a lot like the Tamiya A6M2 sets's decals. IMHO you can't find better Macross decals than Hasegawa's, there are some garage decals, those are good to replace Bandai ones but not Hasegawa's, http://old.samueldecal.com/ is an example, I use them in two kits, great service from Sam, but the decals need to be treated with care. Well that's kinda because you really only have two options: hasegawa or bandai. One other option is to scan a bandai sheet and then ask someone to make a set for you. I know a few people who might be able to do that, if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joscasle Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 So, based in your experience, Samuel Decals works and looks better than the originals from Bandai? Yeah, a lot better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Wow thanks! I never knew about Samuel Decals. How are their whites? Are they opaque? The last 3rd party decals I got from Hong Kong for the 1/60 toys had whites that were so translucent that they weren't even useable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joscasle Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Whites are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Mine arrived today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Would like to see diorama of the Corsair evading the Zero for bomb run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I've got something in mind for that, my friend. I'll put it up in the "on the bench" thread when I've got more to share. Without going too OT, the Tamiya kits are outrageously detailed and amazing! I'd heard good things but they're even better than I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Are the Tamiya kits 1/72 or 1/48? Can't wait to see what you do with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) They are 72nd. That Zero Kit is one of the best ever made in the scale, ever (except for the Fine Molds A6M series... which is the greatest kits ever made). I finished one recently and it was amazing. The F4U is awesome as well.... I've built several. Frankly, I'm more excited for to see your build of the Tamiya kits than the VF-25. Here's a in-progress shot of the Zero: Edited November 27, 2013 by Noyhauser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Here's a in-progress shot of the Zero: Wow, that's some fine panel lines there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 They are outrageous! So fine molds is even better? That's just nuts. So, has anyone started on their messiah yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I wish!!! - I just want to get to weathering my VF-25A and VF-25G renewals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I took it out, looked at it, imagined all the possibilities and then got scared and put it back in the box. I haven't even opened the bags yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefuemon Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 So, has anyone started on their messiah yet? Probably in 2 weeks or so. I re-boxed my 1/32 scale Phantom, since the weather turned too cold to paint with the window open, and it's too big to fit in my fume hood. Right now, I've got a goofy little project going on that I'll share after I give it away (present for my favorite band, who's coming to town in 2 weeks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 If someone is still on the fence, HLJ has tempting sales going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianP Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I've received mine, but I've got my hands full at the moment. I really should finish some of my in-progress stuff up before I start on a new kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 If someone is still on the fence, HLJ has tempting sales going on. Ok, you twisted my arm. I ordered one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Ozma's machine from Y!J: http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/fukutsuka2001/imgs/0/b/0b7c5d2f.jpg Make sure to sand the sensors at the nose flush with the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Yeh, my will crumpled and I ordered two. One I'm going to do as a Jolly Roger's tribute plane, sine I have the decals for it and I just love the way the Bandai one turned out. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/toyark/101574-macross-thread-1739.html The other, I may use the Bandai parts from Luca's RF-25 to make a static one with the drones. That'll give me a coupl eof kits to kit-bash into other fighters or even a starship or two!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The other, I may use the Bandai parts from Luca's RF-25 to make a static one with the drones. Since these have made an appearance I've decided to pose my Bandai's as Battroids and convert (where needed) the Hase' kits into an appropriate fighter to display along side. I've got the prophecy and Luca's mount to consider. Once Hase' releases (hopefully) a 1/72 VF-11 Battroid and the VF-27 fighter I should be all set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 anyone here saw on the net some build-up thread? my seller notified me that the item is ready for pick up by Friday. I plan to start it next week (slowly due to year end work). this is my first time building other than gundam, so I am kind of nervous for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz13688 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 It's actually a lot easier. Not having all those small armor pieces/internal frame/moving joints makes painting a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) I haven't received mine yet, but from the looks of it, if you've done modern aircraft models, then it should be just the same as that. Edited December 11, 2013 by Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinoRem Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Has anyone finished this model kit? Is there any issues that should be known for people who haven't started? Reading about it and seeing the pic got me way excited and I went to buy one for myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefuemon Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I'll be starting on mine either today or tomorrow. Building the VF-25S version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefuemon Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Here's about 2 hours work. Gonna be a quick build, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joscasle Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 More pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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