peter Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I sort of regret not getting Yamato. Saw a few of the starter pieces for pretty cheap earlier this year when I was there....at least if I started, I'd have to finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkArchon3000 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 So what happened to this? Was it released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Haven't heard anything, didn't see anything at any of the book/magazine stores I visited a few weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 The way these things usually go: There's like a "teaser" release in a few shops/towns. First 4 packs or so. Depending on how those sell, they will decide if they're going to "really release it, for real, en-masse". And there can be a BIG gap between teaser release, and full release. And even when/if it does fully release---it'll take well over a year, and likely two, for it to finish. So I'd suspect, right now, a FEW places in Japan might have a FEW issues for sale. But not many places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketchley Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, David Hingtgen said: (...) So I'd suspect, right now, a FEW places in Japan might have a FEW issues for sale. But not many places. Very few (if it's anything like the Daegostini rerelease of Macross Chronicle). So far, I have yet to find any copies in any of the local bookstores (just like MC, the eastern part of Osaka Prefecture isn't part of their test area). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salamander Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 10/2/2019 at 12:27 AM, MechTech said: That's also a long time to wait on building up your kit. Then you hope the company doesn't fold after your kit is halfway done. - MT Usually these kind of companies don't fold. Their business model is entirely based on ensuring customers are ensnared in it and pay lots of money for something that should not cost that much...ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easnoddy Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Agreed it shouldn't cost so much. But SO MUCH is wasted on packaging/materials for each piece. I'd say the Yamato is definitely a $1K+ kit even if it was in a single box. Just so much diecast and very limited release. I'm over 1/3 completed now and she certainly is a beauty. Still need to have a couple hours to fix a couple small things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Did anyone here collect these? Know where I could find an extra volume #4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Shawn said: Did anyone here collect these? Know where I could find an extra volume #4? Did you start??? Post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I didn't know it was even happening..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I read somewhere that this is actually happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Apparently the full-scale release has been green lit for 29Jan20 http://www.hcj.jp/vf1/home.html?fbclid=IwAR1NA15QYXVgSZtZw_HMuy48uYvMxw4AcFQnL1Tq9KzWwDrbjkl3tu4PIok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I'm wondering though, Roy's in his DYRL flight suit, but Roy's 1S never appeared without the Strike pack in DYRL right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I would be all over an SDF version of this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, peter said: I'm wondering though, Roy's in his DYRL flight suit, but Roy's 1S never appeared without the Strike pack in DYRL right? There is a picture of the Strike VF-1S but I can’t read Japanese. Anyone know what it says? Edited December 27, 2019 by nightmareB4macross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 "Optional additional equipment is available." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 49 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: "Optional additional equipment is available." Holy $hit..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oshanmacross Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 1:26 PM, easnoddy said: The Yamato is about $110 shipped for 4 kits a month (buying 2 at a time). Total cost over 110 weeks (2 years and 6 weeks): $3000 So about $1300 a year. Mind you, 1/3 of what you're paying for is shipping. Mine is about 1/3 built, and its VERY impressive thus far. Check out this test someone did thus far: You must be shipping via EMS? I'm shipping via SAL and my calculations show total cost for the Yamato at $2172.5 / 4 issues shipped per month to LA, Calif Just hope nothing gets lost using SAL, so far I have been lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I'll admit, I'm very tempted to go in on this, of course only shipping via SAL once every 2 months, which ought to bring the cost down quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 If you were to get a Tenso address could you subscribe directly and ship via boat like every six months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 53 minutes ago, jenius said: If you were to get a Tenso address could you subscribe directly and ship via boat like every six months? Unfortunately Tenso has a storage time limit, and will only hold for 60days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 6 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: "Optional additional equipment is available." Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 For those of you who bought into this kit...will you be removing the seem from the canopy? It’s hard to see from this picture but when you see the video the seems really stands out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oshanmacross Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: Thank you. ... No way I can afford it with my commitment to the Yamato, but totally intrigued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oshanmacross Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: For those of you who bought into this kit...will you be removing the seem from the canopy? It’s hard to see from this picture but when you see the video the seems really stands out. That sucks! toothpaste? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I might go for this. How does one start a sub for this? What are the best options to purchase and ship every other month or so to lower costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 So....all said and done, this thing will work out to about ¥200,000? Plus who knows how much the Strike Pack will be. Damn......Sucks to be poor, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 3 hours ago, oshanmacross said: That sucks! toothpaste? Toothpaste is probably way too course. Novus Plastic Polish or equivalent if you can get it. I've seen a co-worker turn a clear plastic motorcycle visor opaque using toothpaste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Nail buffing sticks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 On 12/27/2019 at 9:33 AM, peter said: I'm wondering though, Roy's in his DYRL flight suit, but Roy's 1S never appeared without the Strike pack in DYRL right? kinda...sort of.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 19 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: For those of you who bought into this kit...will you be removing the seem from the canopy? It’s hard to see from this picture but when you see the video the seems really stands out. Canopy seam removal instructions courtesy of a step-by-step build guide for the 1/72 Atmospheric Booster done by master modeler @wm cheng: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) I hope these markings are corrected once the cockpit is released. Too much tampo incorrectly sized and placed anywhere just seems to be a trend these days. Edited January 9, 2020 by nightmareB4macross . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Hell with it, I signed up on their website directly, to have it shipped to my Tenso address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Just saw this listing on HLJ. First magazine is up for preorder, containing the build instructions on DVD. And apparently yes, it is diecast. Dunno if that was a thing you all were wondering, but there you are. According to the listing, parts will release weekly. I'm guessing HLJ and whatever other stores are selling this will have separate listings for those as well. https://www.hlj.com/macross-vf-1-valkyrie-fighter-mode-diecast-gimmick-model-001-hsjvf1s001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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