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1/72 PLAMAX VF-1A/S Fighter Valkyrie (Hikaru Ichijyo's Fighter) (Macross: Do You Remember Love?)
Description
This is an injection-plastic kit of a science-fiction/anime item.
Adapted from the GoodSmile website:
A completely new plastic model of the VF-1 Valkyrie!
From "Macross: Do You Remember Love?" comes a 1/72-scale plastic model kit of Hikaru Ichijyo's VF-1 Valkyrie! This completely new 1/72-scale model is based on the proportions and details of the 1/20-scale model released in the minimum factory series.
While the model features a relatively low amount of parts, fine details have been carefully preserved, making for a model with all the charm of the Valkyrie that is so quick and easy to build, you'll want to do it again and again! The joints between parts are made to be as inconspicuous as possible, and created so parts fit firmly in place without gaps. Parts are designed to fit at exact angles and positions, making for a highly stable model.
The bubble canopy has been created with the use of a mold with no seam line, and the landing gear compartment can be displayed either closed or deployed with the use of interchangeable parts. Parts for creating both the Type A and Type S versions are included, along with a 1/72-scale miniature pilot figure. Parts are made with four different colors of runners, making it easy to create the fighter with a simple assembly and placement of stickers. (The armaments suspended under the wings are sold separately, and will be a future release.) Order this amazing model kit today!
- [Size]: Approximately 19cm long when completed
- [Includes]: Stickers for markings
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 3:
Basic Skills Required
Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.
To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.
Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.
Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.