Yukikaze Super Sylph

Anonymous

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November 2005

Yukikaze Super Sylph

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 11, 2004 12:03 PM

I just finished the Yukikaze Super Sylph. This is the Version 1.5 from Bandai. I wish I had it in 1/72 scale, but unfortunately this is the 1/100 version (Platz makes the 1/72 scale). I enjoyed this aircraft very much. I used Tamiya paints and all the decals. The decals went on fairly smooth, but in hindsight I should have painted all the white parts on the wings.

I think it turned out pretty good. I had problems with those light blue decals going down the back. I tried a oil wash for the weathering details.
I used some of the Alclad metalizer paints for the shiny parts (underside radar and the exhaust on the rear). I mixed sky gray and rlm grey to get the color for the underside; and dark gray and rlm gray for the top. Overall I am pleased, but the colors are definitely not the colors on the cover of the box. What do you think... do you like mine instead? I'd love any feed back

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/uploads/post-23-1073845851.jpg

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/uploads/post-23-1073845916.jpg

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/uploads/post-23-1073845993.jpg

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/uploads/post-23-1073846086.jpg

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Sunday, January 11, 2004 12:22 PM

Well I think it looks great. I wouldn't worry too much about the color, it's just from an anime, not from real life, so you get to decide, not them.

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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out04

Member since
September 2003
From: NC

Posted by out04 on Monday, January 12, 2004 8:17 PM

Looks good. What show is this from. It kind of resembles the YF-21 from Macross Plus.

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stram8777

Member since
March 2011

Posted by stram8777 on Monday, January 12, 2004 10:17 PM

Hey My_name_1s_MUD

I saw your post over at macrossworld and i really like you Super Sylph. I have one question where did you get the kit at? I think i would like to build this even though i have never seen the anime ot at least not yet. Anyway i was also looking for a hasegawa macross zero f-14 if you know where to get of those also it would be great.

once again great work

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 12, 2004 10:22 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by stram8777
Anyway i was also looking for a hasegawa macross zero f-14 if you know where to
get of those also it would be great.

You can try Hobby Link Japan or Rainbow 10 for the Bandai & Platz kits, the kit above is one of 3 designs
that have been released so far from that series.

Those sites might also still carry stock of the macross Kits, they were reissued not too long ago and are
hogging(not selling) the shelfs over here, shops can't even move them at Yen 900.

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stram8777

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March 2011

Posted by stram8777 on Monday, January 12, 2004 10:31 PM

thanks MadModelFactory

Didn't think about hlj they have been great to me before. also do you have any websites i can look at i would appreciate any help you can give me in getting one of those macross f-14's.

thanks

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 12, 2004 10:50 PM

While most of the shops over have their own web-sites they will only accept customers from within Japan, you NEED japanese to deal with them.

So again best source for macross F-14's will Rainbow 10 or HLJ, or maybe one of the importers/online shops overseas.

BTW, personally I prefer the Mave Yukikaze over the Sylph.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 6:41 AM

I think HLJ.com is your best bet. I actually got this kit before I saw Episodes 1 and 2 of the Anime. Frankly the anime's plot is somewhat lacking... BUT THESE AIRCRAFT ARE JUST WAAAAY TOO COOL. I also bought the Mave kit, which looks very nice. Check out the link below for some pics of the Mave kit:

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=697&hl=mave&s=48b1205920d482e8a65d735b6ef918e7

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 7:25 AM

Nice job!
That is one cool aircraft!

~Brian

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 9:32 AM

Looks Great. As for the colors. Do you have a real one to compare to?

I didn't think so, creative license is permitted.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 28, 2004 11:07 AM

I just got the 1/72nd platz version of this... holy cow what a nice model.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 29, 2004 10:03 AM

I'm jelous :p

I want one of those kits...

ANYWAY... you did a great job on it!

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Friday, October 29, 2004 10:20 AM

Wow, very interesting AC. Good job. Kind of looks like a Sukhoi from the rear quarter view.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 29, 2004 5:51 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by stram8777

Hey My_name_1s_MUD

I saw your post over at macrossworld and i really like you Super Sylph. I have one question where did you get the kit at? I think i would like to build this even though i have never seen the anime ot at least not yet. Anyway i was also looking for a hasegawa macross zero f-14 if you know where to get of those also it would be great.

once again great work

is the F-14 in 1/72 scale ? i saw it in my LHS, if you are interested, i can get it for you, just reimburse me for the cost and shipping. drop me an email. i think it was pretty cheap too, cos the LHS is having a clearance sale

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stram8777

Member since
March 2011

Posted by stram8777 on Saturday, October 30, 2004 2:35 PM

Yeah the f-14 is 1/72 scale it is the Macross Zero version. If you can get it let me know how much. thanks

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 30, 2004 9:30 PM

im almost positive that the LHS has it, why dont you give me your email and we can keep in touch that way. i dont think it was more than 25 SGD, thats around 14 bucks US. im not sure about the shipping, but it shouldent be too expensive, its not a big kit.

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stram8777

Member since
March 2011

Posted by stram8777 on Saturday, November 6, 2004 11:21 AM

thanks my email address is robertstram@charter.net.
I don't supose they have the mig-29 also do they?
thanks

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 22, 2004 9:55 PM

Hi,
You acn try this site in Singapore for the Macross model kits. They have a pretty comprehensive range for the Hasegawa kits.

http://storm.webvis.net/stormdomain.html

The models in stock is listed in their forum. That's how the shopowner updates his clients. Alternatively, drop him an email and he'll check for you with the price (in SG$). He's selling the VF-0A and the Sukhoi for SD$22.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 22, 2004 10:02 PM

Don't know the site, but I would check vfgcvcthe kits very careful.

According to a friend of mine that lives in Singapore there are a LOT of pirate copies there. Always double and triple check when ordering from a shop in Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and China.

And, yes, they even do rip-offs of Bandai and similar kits, seen Gundam Seed kits where the box was 98% identical to the original boxes.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 22, 2004 11:31 PM

Oops. Shld read SG$55 instead of SD$22.

Yes, Bandai kits are ripped. With the logo (the red box) stating MG/HG instead of Bandai in the original. But original kits boxes and the pirated differs greatly in the quality. And usually to avoid legal issues, they don't have the brand name.

And I agree, check with them carefully of the authenticity of the product.

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