Super VF-25F Almost Done! YAY!

Only stuff left unbuilt are the pair of missile pods, hands, and miscellaneous items for the display stand/base. I've coated everything with flat clear acrylic epoxy (good for tightening the joints at the right amounts). Only the interior gun barrel is coated with gloss (actually used Pledge Wipe & Shine - perfect even for clear polystyrene).

Pics below:

1/72 Macross Frontier Super VF-25F build update

1/72 SUPER VF-25F MESSIAH UPDATE:
I've been working on this kit for months and I'm still not done. Anyway, I am pretty happy with the results of my turtle-pace building progress and the results. Hehe! I'm also pretty sure that Brera's unit - the VF-27 Lucifer kit is just around the corner. I'll probably be purchasing it before the year is done. (To think that two of my MF kits are still untouched - the RVF-25 and the Armored VF-25S!) I will be very busy kit building 'till next year... If I find time to work on it, that is.

Anyway, pictures below of my (still) unfinished kit:

Sheryl Nome Speed Sketch

So it's already 4:15am and I've just finished an all-nighter for K-Zone Australia. Still have some energy left before retiring, so I made this speed sketch of Galactic Songstress, Sheryl Nome of Macross Frontier. Finished it around 10 minutes, I think, while switching between Manga Studio and the photo ref I found over the net. She's wearing her final concert dress here.

Maybe I'll clean this up sometime... and color it... ?

Also found this picture of a cosplayer named Saya. I think she's the most decent-looking Sheryl Nome cosplayer I found over the net. In fact, I think she fits the bill perfectly. If only she can sing as great as May'n (Sheryl's seiyuu)...

Banpresto Klan Klang DX figure

Picked up a few checks 2 days ago and took a side trip to Greattoys in Greenhills to pick this up...




... it's Macross Frontier's micronized Klan Klang... in a one piece bikini!!! YAY!!!

Now before you start thinking dirty thoughts about me, let me explain. First, I can't afford the bigger anime statues/statuettes. This Klan figure is part of a Banpresto prize item that can only be won in Japanese convenience stores, I think. There are bigger figures of full-height Klan Klang (which I really adore!), also a full figure Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome. All of them can be had at 800yen (assuming you win it).

How I wish I was in Japan or I had a friend who lives there!!! I'd probably be trying my luck everyday.

Anyway, this is all I can afford. I know the price on the box says "P1000", but I got it for only P880 (Thank you Sir Malvin of GT!) It should have been priced only at around P400 (the direct monetary equivalent), but given that it saved me the trip to Japan, I'd say it was a steal!

Originally, I had the Ranka Lee DX figure pre-ordered from GT and had Sir Malvin hunt this Klan fig. Turns out Klan Klang came out first. Had it reserved immediately. I just had to. This is my first Macross Frontier character figure. If anyone's been reading my blog, you'll know that I am a solid Macross fan. (especially Frontier and the original 80's series and movie, "Do You Remember Love?") I've collected all 4 of the VF-25 kits and I'm eagerly awaiting the VF-27 Lucifer kit. (coming November)

I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Ranka Lee figure this month. And I will be looking forward to the Sheryl Nome DX figure coming next year. (Sheryl's the sexiest in the DX figure line). I also pre-ordered the Half-Age Macross figure set coming January. Can't wait for that, too.

Am I mentioning Macross too much? I grew up with it and I love it so much! I started drawing anime in the style of Haruhiko Mikimoto after all. I still love his dreamy style of artwork. I miss drawing that way.

Anyway, I end with more pics of my (soon to be favorite) figure, Klan Klang! Enjoy!!!


You open the box and this is what you get: The klan figure sans the legs, a pair of legs (of course), and the display base (which I would've prefered if they stuck an "SMS" logo there somewhere with Klang's name)




She really looks cute!!! I have her placed on my bookshelf above my PC and workplace. The details on the figure isn't too sharp, but it's okay with me. There's also an almost invisible seam line running from under her armpits down to the sides of her bikini. I'll let that slide as well. ^_^


The paint job is good overall. No smudges or smears anywhere in my figure. The bikini area has this light flesh tone in certain places. This is probably to mimic a "wet look" (?) or it's supposed to be made of dangerously thin material. Haha! Anyway, I like the effect a lot. Not in a lecherous way... I assure you! The eyes seem to be stamped on and not painted. It is probably done that way to ensure quality and uniformity. Nice!

I hope Banpresto does a full Zentraedi Klan Klang DX figure someday. She's the only figure missing from the main cast. The sculptors will more or less give her a bikini 2-3 sizes smaller. "^_^" I hope my wife will not kill me if I buy one someday. Ahaha!!! The Sheryl Nome DX fig is risque enough.



Eagerly awaiting Ranka Lee DX figure...