Halfstep Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Jasonc said: Got my two today. Love the matte finish. How are the hip joints? Loosey goosey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, Halfstep said: How are the hip joints? Loosey goosey? The one I opened seems solid, and I don't plan on opening up the second, so I am happy for now. If it gets loose, I have ways of permanently fixing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rein+ Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Halfstep said: How are the hip joints? Loosey goosey? Yep at mine is. Is it me or they lower the metal content on this one? it weight less from other vf-25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuromancer Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Halfstep said: How are the hip joints? Loosey goosey? I received mine on Friday. One of the hips was fine, the other was loose. It wasn't floppy like the video someone shared earlier in the thread. I'm using Pledge Future Finish on both hips (I like my joints to be on the tight side), and at first it didn't seem to be working on the looser side... But then I remember Pledge can take some time to set and in those ball sockets, things are likely to dry more slowly. One of my shoulders had a bit uneven tightness (where parts of the range of motion were a little loose). Not really a big deal... But I'm picky... so I'm tightening both there as well. The crotch on mine holds on pretty snuggly. When I hold it by the crotch and shake it a little, it doesn't budge... And neither do the shoulder and hip joints suggesting they're setting nicely (I won't try moving them for a few more days to allow it to fully set). I have a 2nd one coming on Friday or so... We'll see how that one goes. I'm mostly worried about loose crotches, because I'm not so sure those are fixable. Maybe one could do it by bending the 2 sides of the locking metal piece somehow (depending where the looseness is caused)... But I'm sure I'd mess something like that up if I tried so hopefully my 2nd one doesn't have that particular issue. It's ridiculous that we have to fix $200 toys... But it's great that most of the common issues (so far) are likely fixable. Otherwise, I'm absolutely loving this thing. I really like the matte. I have the 25F and 25S in storage... But I was hesitant to handle them due to the gloss (but maybe I was overthinking it). Anyway, is this all due to QC issues? Mold degradation? Both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Received mine. Hips and ankles are solid, the kneecap armor is floppy however. Overall it’s a nice piece with good paint. I’m honestly not sure I’ll hold on to it though. I bought Michael’s Tornado Parts for it and I’ll apply them tomorrow. See if that grows on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I'm still waiting on mine. Was supposed to show up yesterday, now it says "no delivery estimate" or something like that. Good Job Fed-Ex! 😠 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfstep Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I guess my RNG was not so lucky with this one as my feet joints are loose as hell. I spent so much time worried about hips I never considered feet being an issue. The forward and back tilt joint is very loose. The heel and toe tilts are also very loose. Trying to stand it up in gerwalk or battroid is a effort of frustration with it tilting forward or back. Hips are ok. I like tight hips...would not say these are tight, but not as bad as these feet. I have used Kikis on hips and multiple places on the feet which after 24 hours sees much better. I have had this bottle of Kikis for over a year. First time I have used this stuff and I have to say its pretty damn awesome. I do have a question. This is my first VF-25, is there a trick to the chest shroud that comes over the fuselage in battroid? I am failing to see/feel a position where it locks into solid position. Feels like it just floats up there and can easily move about and out of position. This thing is beautiful to look at but seems like just a let down as a "toy". Its going on display to never touch again as it seems so finicky. Before Kikis I was really regretting this thing. Now I am just sorta ok with it as I am not sure how Kikis hold up over time or if this stuff makes plastic weak after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Got Mikhail’s Tornado Parts on. Battroid: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Halfstep said: I do have a question. This is my first VF-25, is there a trick to the chest shroud that comes over the fuselage in battroid? I am failing to see/feel a position where it locks into solid position. Feels like it just floats up there and can easily move about and out of position. This thing is beautiful to look at but seems like just a let down as a "toy". Its going on display to never touch again as it seems so finicky. Before Kikis I was really regretting this thing. Now I am just sorta ok with it as I am not sure how Kikis hold up over time or if this stuff makes plastic weak after a while. The trick on the top chest area is to push more the shoulder hinge and the back plate hinge towards more to the back, basically locking the top part securely. Most would like the shoulder part kind of leveled straight in Battroid. But by doing so, it will still shake a bit, feeling it's not lock. Hence your feeling of it just floating there. Where once you fold it down more towards to the back, it will lock properly. Though, the downside is the shoulder armor bit would not look straight. If you prefer it that way. Also, by pulling the whole thing towards to the back, the canopy would look more hidden by the side covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfstep Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 4 hours ago, no3Ljm said: The trick on the top chest area is to push more the shoulder hinge and the back plate hinge towards more to the back, basically locking the top part securely. Most would like the shoulder part kind of leveled straight in Battroid. But by doing so, it will still shake a bit, feeling it's not lock. Hence your feeling of it just floating there. Where once you fold it down more towards to the back, it will lock properly. Though, the downside is the shoulder armor bit would not look straight. If you prefer it that way. Also, by pulling the whole thing towards to the back, the canopy would look more hidden by the side covers. See I had done this and it felt locked in but thought this was wrong. maybe I will do this again. I knew exactly what you mean and thought it felt solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Halfstep said: See I had done this and it felt locked in but thought this was wrong. maybe I will do this again. I knew exactly what you mean and thought it felt solid. Like I said, most prefer the Messiah's shoulder plate leveled probably like how it was shown in the anime/lineart. But on the manual's section 12, it tells us that the wing section and the cockpit block should be parallel once the wing section pulled back further. And it what makes the chest section locked together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Well mine showed up yesterday, playing around with it this morning. All joints are good and tight. Been about 6 years since I transformed a 25... so I went by the manual to see if I could get there. I gotta say, it's still a pretty cool toy. It especially benefits from the matt finish. Fighter mode is totally my favorite on the 25, but due to space limitations I'm gonna probably have to display it in battroid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 8:07 AM, Sildani said: Got Mikhail’s Tornado Parts on. Battroid: Looks really good with the Tornado's ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfstep Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 10:19 PM, no3Ljm said: But on the manual's section 12, it tells us that the wing section and the cockpit block should be parallel once the wing section pulled back further. And it what makes the chest section locked together. And this indeed is the secret sauce. I had it this way and it felt right. But then every shot I saw of others it was flat as you mentioned so I thought I was over extending something that would lead to breakage This and a little Kiki's and I am happy with this thing. I want armored parts for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 https://tfsource.com/articulated-figures-statues/vf-25-messiah-valkyrie-worldwide-anniversary-version-dx-chogokin-macross-frontier-bandai-spirits/ If anyone was on the fence or still waiting one, TFsource has the VF-25 on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Damn..now wish I would have waited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 49 minutes ago, derex3592 said: Damn..now wish I would have waited Same here ... Either you miss the pre-order and pay more OR get the pre-order and the damn thing goes on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iguanaman8989 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Finally got into mine the other day, and there’s a break. One of the panels on top of the intakes that holds the clips to attach in fighter/gerwalk broke off. No real loss in function though. The clips are attached to the chest/fuselage, and the pin mount that broke, works as a peg anyway. I’ll post a pic later at some point. Not great that it’s broken out of the box, but an invisible break that doesn’t affect operations of the toy, is better than something truly damaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) On 9/8/2022 at 4:49 AM, General Rasp said: https://tfsource.com/articulated-figures-statues/vf-25-messiah-valkyrie-worldwide-anniversary-version-dx-chogokin-macross-frontier-bandai-spirits/ If anyone was on the fence or still waiting one, TFsource has the VF-25 on sale. Thanks for sharing the info. I was on the fence about this for a long, long time. I finally decided to roll the dice and go for it. "Free domestic shipping on orders over $150" is a lie by the way. At least for me it was ($12). This will be my first VF-25 and with my luck I'll probably get Bandai'd with 2 floppy hips. Edited September 18, 2022 by DewPoint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSpank Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Hello guys. I am new to this forum and waited a long time to get me a Valk. So this VF-25 is my first and have few questions if you do not mind to help out. 1. Do you panel line and if so, what do you use? 2. Where can I get (buy) a more dynamic stand for it? Many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 5 hours ago, DarthSpank said: Hello guys. I am new to this forum and waited a long time to get me a Valk. So this VF-25 is my first and have few questions if you do not mind to help out. 1. Do you panel line and if so, what do you use? 2. Where can I get (buy) a more dynamic stand for it? Many thanks in advance. One of the best panel lining options out there, especially when you're applying it directly to a valk and want easy cleanup, comes from Flory: https://www.florymodels.org/washes The best dynamic stand option is the the Yeti Stand, and you'll see a lot of discussion about them here, but they haven't been available for several years. No one knows when, or if, they'll ever be sold again. Next best option is the Flightpose Stand, but I think the manufacturer is still experiencing production delays and has no stock at the moment. You could also look into getting a different Bandai stand, like the ones used for Gundam models, and finding/printing an adapter so it will work with your valk. I'm not sure about that option, though, since valks tend to be a lot heavier than Gundam models and the arm portion of the stand might not be able to support the extra weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 7 hours ago, DarthSpank said: Hello guys. I am new to this forum and waited a long time to get me a Valk. So this VF-25 is my first and have few questions if you do not mind to help out. 1. Do you panel line and if so, what do you use? 2. Where can I get (buy) a more dynamic stand for it? Many thanks in advance. There is also another option for stands, which is the Calibre Wings Router-Style Stand 2.0. It works very similarly to Flightpose stands. Ver 2.0 appear to be much better than their earlier 1.0 version, as the improved metal base gives it more stability for banking poses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Sauce Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 42 minutes ago, MKT said: There is also another option for stands, which is the Calibre Wings Router-Style Stand 2.0. It works very similarly to Flightpose stands. Ver 2.0 appear to be much better than their earlier 1.0 version, as the improved metal base gives it more stability for banking poses. Would that just be for posing in fighter mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 46 minutes ago, Special Sauce said: Would that just be for posing in fighter mode? By mixing the length of the arms and some creativity, you can balance other modes on it. Here are some examples from another tread over the years. These are using Flightpose stands, but you should be able to get somewhat similar results with Calibre’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enphily Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Stands by Flightpose and Calibre Wing are great. There is Calibre one holding armored VF-25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 And this is a Flightpose holding Armored Gerwalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Love both of the pics @enphily & @no3Ljm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Oh @ChaoticYeti, ChaoticYeti, wherefore art thou ChaoticYeti? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Sauce Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 On 9/13/2022 at 11:42 AM, MKT said: By mixing the length of the arms and some creativity, you can balance other modes on it. Here are some examples from another tread over the years. These are using Flightpose stands, but you should be able to get somewhat similar results with Calibre’s. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 My VF-25 came in 3 days ago. I finally had the time to take it out to inspect it. Paint is fine, hips are both fine, left ankle is looser than the right, but it doesn't seem to be a problem at the moment. Everything locks together nicely. It indeed has a lot of sharp bits that can scratch paint. I like it, but I probably won't be transforming it often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokeijon Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Happily saw a pre-owned VF-25 Ghost Weapons Set. Bought it without checking the missiles whether are compatible with VF-30/VF-31. My intension is to put up on them. When arrived, only realized it is a clip-on missiles. Anyway, still not bad to use on VF-25 WWM and VF-31AX Mirage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Sokeijon said: Happily saw a pre-owned VF-25 Ghost Weapons Set. Bought it without checking the missiles whether are compatible with VF-30/VF-31. My intension is to put up on them. When arrived, only realized it is a clip-on missiles. Anyway, still not bad to use on VF-25 WWM and VF-31AX Mirage. That's an interesting stand mod. Did you get that from somewhere or make that yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokeijon Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 1 hour ago, MacrossJunkie said: That's an interesting stand mod. Did you get that from somewhere or make that yourself? Got it somewhere from China marketplace. The adapter/connectors are 3D printed. And hooked up with the flex metal. The base stand is still Bandai's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Finally snagged one that was missing a shoulder piece for a good discount. Added my non canon armored packs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 That's awesome @Duymon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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