Jwwu Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 16 hours ago, Graham said: 70/30 ratio of good to bad feedback is way too low for my tastes. On a roll of a d10, 30% chance of getting a bad deal........no thanks. Almost certain to get a bad deal with 70/30 feedback. Legit sellers should be in the high 90s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 If and when I go to Ebay for anything, I refuse to buy unless the are 98% and above, and guess what...never been burned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnasake Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Anyone here a fan of comedian Bill Burr? He had a bit where his wife brought home a pit bull as a rescue from an animal shelter. Naturally Bill hated the thing and was afraid of it attacking him and going for his jugular. But a funny thing happened....as a few days went on, it got friendly, he started playing with it, and a few days later he says "Goddamn I think I love this dog!!" That bit kept going through my head when I think of my relationship with the YF-19. The first day was utter, frustrating misery with me screaming and cursing and actually cutting my fingers on the sharp parts. I hated it. I felt so ripped off. I was, to use the Brit vernacular..."gutted." Then a funny thing happened....I messed with it more and more and started to think "am I started to love this goddamn thing?" And of course on day 4 the infamous leg snap happened. But getting the replacement just picked up that "love" right where I left off. I've done a 180. I love this thing. Top Ten of the year for me. I actually find myself at work looking forward to getting home and messing with it. I'm embarrassed by all the crap I said on the first day. The toy is a gem. Not only do I not hate it, not only do I like it....I LOVE the damn thing!!! I hope you guys are loving yours too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 In awe of the engineering on this lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I have received the antenna printed in Professional Plastic, quickly sanded (smoother appearance) then painted with "Light Gun Metal" color paint from Tamiya spray TS-42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 13 minutes ago, Xigfrid said: I have received the antenna printed in Professional Plastic, quickly sanded (smoother appearance) then painted with "Light Gun Metal" color paint from Tamiya spray TS-42. @Xigfrid I haven't looked at my YF-19, how do you remove the head gun? I don't have a problem with the head laser of mine but I am curious how it is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Saburo said: @Xigfrid I haven't looked at my YF-19, how do you remove the head gun? I don't have a problem with the head laser of mine but I am curious how it is done. I remember someone mentioned before that you just have to pull it out. Or something. But I do remember that someone mentioned that you don't have to open anything just to get it removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Yeah, just pull the old antenna to replace the new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I liked better the new color or I fear to break the original one, but I kept the replacement antenna on, and like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbninja Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, Xigfrid said: I liked better the new color or I fear to break the original one, but I kept the replacement antenna on, and like it is that yami yf 21...i think they nailed the line art...i dont even see kits that can compare to their fighter mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I love my Yamato 21, but with time and nitpicking, I feel that it is slightly too thick at the nose and that the global width at the main body could be more streamlined, less width. It also need some foot surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampeed Valkyrie Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 ooh boy, after reading head lasers snapping I checked mine and its there.. whew! Then I read legs snapping off and I am afraid to take it out of the box now... I need to learn how to finesse it during transformation before I break it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Numbninja said: is that yami yf 21...i think they nailed the line art...i dont even see kits that can compare to their fighter mode I thought Hasegawa's YF-21 Fighter is done correctly for my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 37 minutes ago, Stampeed Valkyrie said: ooh boy, after reading head lasers snapping I checked mine and its there.. whew! Then I read legs snapping off and I am afraid to take it out of the box now... I need to learn how to finesse it during transformation before I break it.. You can loosen the hips beforehand, there's a tutorial in the macross maintenance thread showing how to remove the covers and loosen the screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoma Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I just unboxed mine after few weeks that it was sitting on my shelf...what can i say, possibly among the best 3 variable fighter i had ever seen(and i have seen a lot). No problems of any kind, joints were stiff just enough...and well super happy. I transformed it only once, from fighter to battroid and it looks just so...menacing! I hope bandai will release soon the rest of the M+ gang(YF-21 and YF-11). To me this is a a masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyCustomer Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Looks like I need to order some of those spare antenna too! You would have thought Bandai would include a spare or softer material version like they did with the vf-25a. Not ideal but can be fixed I guess. Edited October 26, 2018 by TrickyCustomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnasake Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Ryoma said: I hope bandai will release soon the rest of the M+ gang(YF-21 and YF-11). To me this is a a masterpiece. I had never, ever intended to spend $300 on a single toy....I still can't believe I did. But man....if Bandai makes a YF-21 as good looking as this? I'll end up spending another $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saburo Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) Finished up the shoot of the YF-19, now onto processing. Here's a sneak peak. Edited October 27, 2018 by Saburo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) Nice macro shot! Love the visor highlights! Edited October 27, 2018 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 56 minutes ago, Saburo said: Finished up the shoot of the YF-19, now onto processing. Here's a sneak peak. You’re shots are flawless, unfortunately they show all the micro gaps throughout. One day Bandai will be productions/manufacture perfect and they will be in alignment with your photographic skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Micro gaps cannot be eliminated on transforming toys IMO. I think the more appropriate word is for a seamless toy, or at least having seams positioned less visibly. But some may say that is the character of a toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoma Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 6 hours ago, onnasake said: I had never, ever intended to spend $300 on a single toy....I still can't believe I did. But man....if Bandai makes a YF-21 as good looking as this? I'll end up spending another $300. Honestly, i own two yamato YF-19 and one Arcadia. If i weren't broke as hell right now i would totally buy another three to replace them with this beauty...so don't feel ashamed, you are in very good company here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 45 minutes ago, Ryoma said: Honestly, i own two yamato YF-19 and one Arcadia. If i weren't broke as hell right now i would totally buy another three to replace them with this beauty...so don't feel ashamed, you are in very good company here You could probably sell the Arcadia for a decent chunk of what a DX is worth, the used ones on Mandarake are the same priced as an unopened DX YF-19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, seti88 said: Nice macro shot! Love the visor highlights! Thank you @seti88! The light refects off the visor and optic very nicely. 12 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: You’re shots are flawless, unfortunately they show all the micro gaps throughout. One day Bandai will be productions/manufacture perfect and they will be in alignment with your photographic skills. Thank you @nightmareB4macross I appreciate you compliments. When I am processing shots, I see all the flaws and details of the Valkyries. There are times when I am looking at the photo and see a gap thinking its huge, but when you look at the physical toy its quite small. Bandai will continue to refine and improve their manufacturing as technology advances. Edited October 27, 2018 by Saburo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Ikuze Kawaiko-chan! YF-19 Figher mode set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoma Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 13 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: You could probably sell the Arcadia for a decent chunk of what a DX is worth, the used ones on Mandarake are the same priced as an unopened DX YF-19. Sounds interesting. Don't know if i'm ready to say good-bye to them though. Just kidding, i will definitely look into it thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Loving the upward looking shots On the 19...looks like it’s flying as you can’t see the gear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) YF-19 Gerwalk mode. Edited October 28, 2018 by Saburo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 @Saburo superb as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I love your pictures @Saburo, you know that but I hate you post because each time, I am having a very hard time deciding which mode is best for my lock screen When yesterday I thought I was set with the fighter mode until... at least the next VF-1J release... here come the gerwalk Picts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 hours ago, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said: @Saburo superb as always! Thank you @PsYcHoDyNaMiX! 1 hour ago, Xigfrid said: I love your pictures @Saburo, you know that but I hate you post because each time, I am having a very hard time deciding which mode is best for my lock screen When yesterday I thought I was set with the fighter mode until... at least the next VF-1J release... here come the gerwalk Picts! Thank you @Xigfrid, I appreciate and glad you and other use my photos as wallpapers. LOL.. looks like you'll be hating me a bit more because I am finishing up the Battorid mode pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Gorgeous pics as always, Saburo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 11 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Gorgeous pics as always, Saburo. Thank you @no3Ljm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Battroid photos almost ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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