My first Macross kits arrived from HLJ. I remember building an old Valkyrie kit back in the early 80s, and was always annoyed it wasn't a proper transforming kit. Now I can finally build one with the new VF-1A/S and Strike Pack. From the HLTV forums I was recommended the Armored Messiah.
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After completing Valvrave I, I needed a complete change, and it was time to put off the 1/100 MG Unicorn Full Armor no longer!For a 1/100 this is a big kit, with a box packed chock-full of runners and thicker-than-usual manual. Continue Reading ››
Valvrave I has been an interesting build.... by which I mean a rather frustrating build. The actual plastic and assembly is great, but the stickers and their use are frustrating. I like to paint wherever possible, not least as I love to experiment with various paint effects, but on this kit, the red and white … Continue Reading ››
Valvrave I continues to slowly progress as I carefully mask and airbrush the pieces. Of course, as I go along I miss pieces that should have been masked and painted so I take them off again, apply the masking and paint.
I've been using the Createx white for this kit and it's working well. It's cheap … Continue Reading ››
I began with Valvrave I, but after looking carefully at the kit and stickers I decided to go with a full paint job. I know this will mean that I can't really use the logo stickers, but I reckon the end result will still look great. And … Continue Reading ››
I've decided to start on the Red Valvrave 1. Looking into the kit, I'm rather disappointed that the stickers for the logos are not on a clear background, which is going to make it tricky to do a nice painted build.
And as luck would have it, more paint arrived this morning. Especially for the Valvrave kits, I needed a wider range of colours, and I wanted the Tamiya flat white for the Unicorn (it really sticks to the plastic very well, and makes a great base for mixing up pale colours).
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