Dazzio

I will be following this build. I built the same models for the last Mustang GB we had, which was just over 9 years ago... wow I feel old, but I built all of them. The only bits I remember struggling with was the framing for the canopies, which I look at now and think they are shockingly bad. Anyhow a quick shot of how mine turned out... The Japanese one is the one I liked the most and I do have the decals to build the 1/72 version. I really liked how you could still see the star through the hinamaru, cool touch that. I might join in with that version. I remember the Swiss version tested my patience with the masking. That is a nice little collection of 1/144's you have there also. I had a look for some Sweet/Platz kits when I was in Japan last October but I couldn't find anything. It was mostly what was the latest release. I am going back in May, so hopefully I will have more luck then. Kind regards, Dazz

That's very cool, it's very egg plane looking and hard to think it's been widened by nearly 2 inches! Think it needed two space marines hanging out of each door with a BFG! I have just picked up the V-33 Stork Carrier (click linky here) from Bandai which might interest you as it's similar to this Osprey but is a push fit kit and it comes with a stand (always handy). I'm hoping to start mine soon and finish it either as a JGSDF/JMSDF/JASDF airframe. Not sure which yet. Kind regards, Dazz

Thats turned out pretty well Yg, it's a pretty big beastie though isn't it? Whats the base model though? The "feet" makes me think it's the Rozen Zulu? Interesting use of the lower legs as shields/boosters. Kind regards, Dazz

Damn Yg you do have a lot on the go! I thought I had alot going on at once, but you are way out in front. Shame you threw that many HG's away, could of used some of the parts for custom builds. Every thought of listing the older kits on Ebay as "spares/repairs"? You might not get alot for them, but you might get something which might be a little better than just throwing them out? Just an idea. Waiting for more Mortar headd goodness oh and the TR-6. Always have time for an AoZ build. Maybe you should have covered those Chimera parts in grey first then coated in white? Trying to blast white over black/red will test your sanity. Kind regards, Dazz

Love the Timberwolf and the checkered decals on the legs/calfs? The Bushwacker is equally as cool. I have always wanted to make the Stormcrow crom MW4, but never got around to it. One day maybe. How stable are they on their feet? Kind regards, Dazz

That's a lovely Ebon Jaguar and great paint work. Where did the stl come from? Was it your own design or purchased? I used to play MW4 alot online as well, loved running a silent 100LRM and just sniped people. Filthy IS scum! Clan Snow Raven forever! 😂 Kind Regards Dazz

To be fair that has been out a number of years now, think I have had my examples for about 4-5 years now (maybe more). There is also an official PE set from Hasegawa which is mainly for the Super Packs/thrusters. That one isn't too bad but not worth some of the prices you see for it. The PE itself isn't too bad really but I haven't actually used it yet. Would've been better if there was any PE for the side consoles within the cockpit but oh well. I'm planning to join with an VE-1 when I can be bothered to dig it out of the loft and find some other extras I need for it. I will be keeping an eye on this build myself, love a Valkyrie. For those not in the know the VF-1 is a development of the VF-0 which was a "development" of sorts using data/lesson learned from the F-14A+ Kai (basically an F-14D, which I built in a previous GB) using "over-technology". But the original design of the VF-1 was heavily influenced by the F-14, it's why the main squadron in the show is "Skull Squadron". Macross Plus has some of it's roots based in the competition between the YF-22 and YF-23. All I will say Mario, is that this can be built up in sub-assemblies and then you can paint them all separately and assemble at the end, that is what I done with my VF-1S Super Valkyrie. There is also no option to have the gear raised unless you modify the landing gear bay doors. Below is my example that took me about 20 years to finish (wish I was joking). I had to take it apart and start again. I used a few bits of PE on this kit from Gundam sets. Happy to answer any questions on this kit as I have about 20 (+) of them (I am bit of a fan of Macross but... I refuse to acknowledge Robotech or Harmony Gold... **** them). I may get better pictures of the Super Valkyrie one day. Kind regards, Dazz

Very nice Yg! Are those colourshift paints you have used on the kit? Kind regards, Dazz

You can on the Gundaminfo channel which is legal as it is run/owned by Sunrise/Bandai (I am not sure which or both). They change what shows they stream from time to time. Still waiting for ZZ to be streamed on it though (which I picked up the HG kit of the ZZ at the weekend). Kind regards, Dazz

Wow! I didn't realise how tiny Vulcans where compared to Hunters.... things you learn eh? In other news, enjoying this build. There is just something about the Hunter I think, a very beautiful jet. Kind regards, Dazz

Well that is interesting that Wayland Games are selling Gunpla now. I live about 15 minutes from their warehouse in Hockley - there is also another shop in Sarfend (Southend-on-Sea to the non-locals). Apparently they are europes biggest tabletop gaming shop... I have no idea personally. The guys there have always been great and know their shizz about the hobbies. However, I feel that Gunpla is a bit outside of their confort zone unless they have some new blood in there. Last time I was there I mentioned that I build Gunpla and scale models and was looked at as if I was a nerd or strange (well they are not wrong tbh), which is ironic for place where everyone was playing WarHammer, 40K, Magic... you get the idea. I have stopped ordering online from them however. They had a data breach about 3-4 years ago which I informed them about (I found my details online either at GitHub or 4Chan, I can't remember). When I spoke to their Customer Services, I was told that they would speak to their IT Dept and that was the last I ever heard about it. Which is very worrying as I thought all data breaches had to be reported to the customers involved. I know my name, address, and password was posted online... Then again everyone knows me as my name/address/details where leaked online from data breaches from the MoD and Morrisons as well... Wish I was joking. I know it was a breach of about 10,000 other onlineshops as well. Guess it wasn't deemed important? 🤔 I would like to state that I have no problem with the guys/girls and everything else in between in the shop or the Customer Services they are great, it's just the IT I have issues with. Maybe they have changed their online shopping software since. I could be tempted with a Banshee Norn or two though.. The prices aren't too bad actually. For example you can get the EG Strike for £9 (and I can collect from the shop) where as that kit is about £4-£5 in Japan if you can find it then ship it over. Thats a nice kit, I have it on my shelf now, just need to finish it (like the whole shelf). I also found that there is an model shop that is about 400meters away as the crow flies called "Active Scale Models". Really nice chaps in there also, shame their website is a little lacking. Kind regards, Dazz

Very nice Yg! The colours suit it really well - I can even seen the Deathsythe infulence in it. Always thought these two where weird but very cool in Wing. This isn't just outside of the Z-CC period, it's from a different "universe". Kind regards, Dazz

That looks great Yg! I still think the black is better though, the white is too... over powering the gold I think. Love the pose of the sword in front of the suit and resting it's hands on it. Reminds me of the Tallgeese II before the end battle. Pretty cool that Yg! Poor Blitz/Nicol though! I've got the black HG version that I need to build at some point thinking about it (yes along with the Deep Arms). Kind regards, Dazz

I finished one of these about two weeks ago, built up really well and I didn't have any major issues with it. Look forward to seeing what you do with this one. Kind regards, Dazz

Nice! I've built the Sweet kit and throughly enjoyed it. Iirc, one of the kits is moulded in brown plastic and the other is clear? Not sure on the idea as to why though. The Zvezda kit was built for their table top game they where pushing, I think it was called "Act/Art of War"? I have a few of them lying around also. It's hard to believe that you can pick up the Sweet kits for about £3 in Japan. Looking forward to watching a 1/144 kit being built. Don't see that many of them. Kind regards, Dazz