troyness Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 is this "pink" topic MW exclusive, or are other forums talking pink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Is the VF-1J white the same white as the previous Arcadia releases of the roy and hikaru DYRL VF-1S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 The visor grey is too light...doesn't match the intakes! The pink-ish white is spot on though and will look well with the Arcadia VF-1S's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Is the VF-1J white the same white as the previous Arcadia releases of the roy and hikaru DYRL VF-1S? *snip* The visor grey is too light...doesn't match the intakes! The pink-ish white is spot on though and will look well with the Arcadia VF-1S's.... There's the answer. So basically, we're really expecting a MacrossWorld exclusive 'pinkish' white from our GBP set. Cool. I have a feeling that this will look different beside my Yamato's VF-1S/1A Hikaru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I'm wondering if the arcadia vf-1j white will look different than the yamato version. Not that it matters that much to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Somebody already posted the white comparison of the Yamato released VF-1S Roy and an Arcadia VF-1S Roy. Forgot who posted it and in what thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Here it is. Technoblue's post. Jump on the link to check the image. I'm not an expert, but color cast in photography is a known issue that usually can be resolved in post processing. Sometimes it's as easy as setting the correct white balance. Other times neutralizing a color tint is more involved. Here is my infamous Yamato VF-1S vs Arcadia VF-1S comparison pic: I took the above photo before I started post processing my digital images. Notice that my smartphone (an iphone 4 at the time) shows a visible red color cast. It's almost as if the lighting is too hot. I was scratching my head for the longest time over this. Was it user error? Was the paint reflecting something in the light that I was using? Anyway, a lot of these questions are off topic and better left to a photography discussion... Here is the same image with adjustments to neutralize the color red: vf1s_visor_adj.png This subtle change makes the image cooler and the color cast less obvious. If I worked more with the levels I could probably neutralize the red/pink cast so that it is only visible to the most eagle-eyed forum members. In any event, the adjusted picture is giving a better indication of what I was seeing behind the lens. When comparing Yamato's TV white to Arcadia's white, I cannot discern a difference. For the 1J, I would be very surprised if there are issues with the paint. Here's Valkyrie addict's comparison pic for Arcadia and Yamato's VF-1S from the official Arcadia VF-1S Roy Focker thread: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=39641&p=1091878 Hope that helps. Edited June 3, 2015 by no3ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Mine passed through SFO customs. It should get here tomorrow or the next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Valkyrie Addict's comparison of Roy's 1S is excellent. That thread brings back some good memories. I still think Arcadia should release their version of Max's 1S... Yeah, maybe someday... My GBP+1J made it through customs in New York. This set had me questioning my pre-order for the longest time. I'm glad I kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Wonder how long does EMS take to get from Japan to SF Bay area. You guys think I get it by this weekend, it was shipped today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) Wonder how long does EMS take to get from Japan to SF Bay area. You guys think I get it by this weekend, it was shipped today? I got my shipping notice on 05/31/15, it reached ISC SAN FRANCISCO (USPS) on June 2, 2015 , 8:27 pm Via EMS btw. Edited June 4, 2015 by Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Not sure how east coast times compare, but I got my shipping notice 06/01/2015 and it reached ISC NEW YORK (USPS) at 1600 today. The air travel is usually very quick. From New York, EMS deliveries get to my house within two days unless there is a holiday or a big storm bearing down and stalling everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Here's what I always wonder regarding EMS and Registered SAL via Nippon-Yasan. When I select EMS, it always goes to LA custom. With Registered SAL, it goes to SF custom which is where I live, the Bay Area. Does anyone from the Bay Area here experience the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Also in the Bay Area and I feel like I did registered mail with NY with my Konig Monster and it ended up, much to my chagrin, in Los Angeles customs for like 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Bay Area guy here , when I use EMS it's normally SFO customs which clears really fast . When I use Register SAL it's normally LA custom which takes days to a week , and last time they sent my package to east cost on a tour of the USA.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Holy crap my 1j from HLJ arrived yesterday in NJ and I totally didn't check....gonna go grab him when I get home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Mine is at the local PO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfinkel Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Mine is taking a tour of the UK, having arrived in Coventry it was forwarded to Belfast. Means i won't get payment demand for the VAT plus extortionate handling fee until Saturday so I am looking like Monday at the earliest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Mine is in Pics later with the 1st relase 1J and Yamato Gray Goggles Ver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Mine is in Pics later with the 1st relase 1J and Yamato Gray Goggles Ver Nice! Mine is in the air over the pacific right now haha. If you have the yammy VF-1j, can you take a pic side by side to see the white is pinky or not? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Nice! Mine is in the air over the pacific right now haha. If you have the yammy VF-1j, can you take a pic side by side to see the white is pinky or not? Thanks! Yes i do! i'll take the pics as soon as i get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I have mine in private warehouse to try and get it shipped with the VF-0A. No rush for me to get it, I plan to custom with along with another GBP but I have no time right know for it. Glad to see it's the gray goggles version. Would have been suicide for Arcadia not to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzmaLee74 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Mine's in LA right now. Most likely tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Mine is somewhere between Point A and Point B. Kidding aside, it probably just left Tokyo hours ago. I'm expecting Monday since it will be delivered at my work's address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Mine got out of SF customs, so hopefully I'll have it tomorrow. I'll be on vacation next week so I'll have lots of time to play with it and catch up on some photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Cool. Imagine also if you already have the VF-19 Advance on hand for next week, Saburo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) Panic buttons away! I see no pink hue on mine Either that or my eyeballs are defective Option parts Yamato grey goggles ver left - Arcadia right Yamato grey goggles ver left -Yamato single release middle - Arcadia right If anything my original release Yamato 1J isnt looking as "bright" white anymore Edited June 4, 2015 by anubis20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) Uhmm, the valk on the right does looks pinkish from your pics. Oh, and the two old Yammies from your pics still look awesome and correct... Edited June 4, 2015 by treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thats why i put a disclaimer in person it looks pretty white and i notice no pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Nice anubis. Thanks for the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Yeah. Thanks for the pics, Anubis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thanks for the pics! I too so a slight pinkish hue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) Cool. Imagine also if you already have the VF-19 Advance on hand for next week, Saburo. I was hoping to have the VF-19 Adv in time for vacation, but it got delayed from last month. But now if things work out, right I'll have a new toy to photograph the VF-19 with. Panic buttons away! I see no pink hue on mine Either that or my eyeballs are defective If anything my original release Yamato 1J isnt looking as "bright" white anymore Thanks for the pics! I am seeing a tinge of pink with the Arcadia, it does look brighter white compared to the Yamato. I'll see when I have it in hand. Edited June 4, 2015 by Saburo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Good photos, Anubis. I don't have a grey-goggled Yamato, but I did compare the white on my Arcadia 1J to the white on my Yamato 30th 1J. The contrast is even less striking with these two, but it does look like Arcadia's white is new and bright and Yamato's white is slightly aged. A few other points: My copy did not include Valkyrie specific option parts. Since I have these with Yamato's 1J, I'm okay with that. It looks like Arcadia got the Tampo printing right this time! I didn't see any missing or misaligned markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 No one was home so I missed the delivery today, I will pick up tomorrow after work. I also notice a pinkish hue from the pics, but it seems to be the new Arcadia trend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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