This brings back memories, I remember when I first saw an advert for the then new IMAI kits in an English modelling magazine from a store in London. I live in the far north of Queensland in a small town so not much variety for models except Airfix, Matchbox or Revell, and as this was pre internet, magazines were the only source of information. While some local stores did advertise in these not many did so and mail ordering was a pain pre owning credit cards, especially for a kid. But luckily for me my mum went back to England to visit family so I asked her to get me this kit from the London store, I wanted more of the different versions but was limited to one because of suitcase size, she ended up buying another suitcase anyway to bring back the extra stuff she bought which upset me at the time because there was room and this was a once in a lifetime opportunity, but oh well. I still have the box/instructions and it still has the price which was 3.99 English pounds or about $12.00 AUD, I have this and a couple of other Bandai ones in my collection and some of the new Hasegawa ones but I’m still fond of the originals as at the time there was nothing like them on the market, and models at the time weren’t very detailed and a lot had raised panel lines still so these kits with full articulation were a marvel. We live in a golden time for kits and availability I just wish the price of kits had stayed more reasonable.
Thank you for sharing your memories. When I was younger my only exposure to model kits was what I saw in a model shop (I wasn't even aware of model magazines). Unfortunately I had a very limited knowledge of Macross /Robotech kits available back then. Thankfully we are seeing modern incarnations of these kits keeping the hobby engaging (if not a lot more expensive).
For a Real model builder , this is a very good model . All clean , new and nice parts . yes , it is a bit junky on the joints , but , HA! , its a model kit and not a Toy , so I will Glue it on pose as always . Thanks for the review , and now , I am get back to build mine . :)
I built the old IMAI version. Still have it in my display cabinet. I might have to give this one a go at some point (need to make more room - the cabinet is jammed with Macross kits)!
You could get away without painting this kit as the sprues are moulded in different colours. Most of the kit you could snap fit bit there are some parts where glue helps to prevent parts from falling off.
The sprues do come in different colors as shown at the start of the video so you don't have to paint it. You don't need to glue any of it but there are some parts such as the leg halves which will benefit from being glued so they don't come apart. It depends on whether you plan to just display the kit (won't need glue) or if the kit is going to be handled a lot (would benefit from glue)
"Princess Leia buns." Ha! I never made that association myself. I have the may issue of Model Graphix magazine in which they lit the eye and those Leia bun thrusters. I can scan that page to share with you. Just check to make sure the comment doesn't get flagged somehow. for being an external link. I had the same idea to employ those red clear pieces as well and drill out the sections in the head. The Hobby Japan magazine build of this just lighted the main eye, and used one of those Bandai button lights like you get to light the bridge of Yamato ship kits these days.
Here is the scan. It's in Japanese, but you can see how they do it. Clear plastic was used to replace the thrusters. stevethefish.net/life/models/electrical/regult-lighting.jpg
Thanks for the link. That looks like a tidier build than mine will be but I will end up with a few more lights. I want to light every clear part (about 15 LEDs in total).
@@duckplayingchicken I have the same idea too. My advice is to be very careful with magnet wire. Bend it too many times and it snaps. I'm not sure if I'd use something like that to run up the Regult's legs. I would try to use AWG30 wires myself. Very thin, but also sturdy.
I am going to try magnet wire and see how I go. I have some that is a little more resilient than others I have tried. Along with the wire that comes with the pre wired LEDs hopefully it will work. I'm looking forward to see your build of the kit.
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This brings back memories, I remember when I first saw an advert for the then new IMAI kits in an English modelling magazine from a store in London.
I live in the far north of Queensland in a small town so not much variety for models except Airfix, Matchbox or Revell, and as this was pre internet, magazines were the only source of information.
While some local stores did advertise in these not many did so and mail ordering was a pain pre owning credit cards, especially for a kid.
But luckily for me my mum went back to England to visit family so I asked her to get me this kit from the London store, I wanted more of the different versions but was limited to one because of suitcase size, she ended up buying another suitcase anyway to bring back the extra stuff she bought which upset me at the time because there was room and this was a once in a lifetime opportunity, but oh well.
I still have the box/instructions and it still has the price which was 3.99 English pounds or about $12.00 AUD, I have this and a couple of other Bandai ones in my collection and some of the new Hasegawa ones but I’m still fond of the originals as at the time there was nothing like them on the market, and models at the time weren’t very detailed and a lot had raised panel lines still so these kits with full articulation were a marvel.
We live in a golden time for kits and availability I just wish the price of kits had stayed more reasonable.
Thank you for sharing your memories. When I was younger my only exposure to model kits was what I saw in a model shop (I wasn't even aware of model magazines). Unfortunately I had a very limited knowledge of Macross /Robotech kits available back then. Thankfully we are seeing modern incarnations of these kits keeping the hobby engaging (if not a lot more expensive).
For a Real model builder , this is a very good model .
All clean , new and nice parts .
yes , it is a bit junky on the joints , but , HA! , its a model kit and not a Toy , so I will Glue it on pose as always .
Thanks for the review , and now , I am get back to build mine . :)
Best of luck with your build of the kit :)
I built the old IMAI version. Still have it in my display cabinet. I might have to give this one a go at some point (need to make more room - the cabinet is jammed with Macross kits)!
I would definitely recommend this kit. I am so glad to hear you have a cabinet full of Macross. Sounds like you may need to fill another one :)
@@duckplayingchicken Well, I have around 300(ish) Macross kits in the loft. Been collecting a long time! I' need a much bigger cabinet!
Awesome :) You can never have too many Macross kits.
Important question does this build that is from Hasegawa require glue and require to paint the set?
You could get away without painting this kit as the sprues are moulded in different colours. Most of the kit you could snap fit bit there are some parts where glue helps to prevent parts from falling off.
@duckplayingchicken so does the entire kit have no color like the Bandai oen and how many do I have to glue?
The sprues do come in different colors as shown at the start of the video so you don't have to paint it. You don't need to glue any of it but there are some parts such as the leg halves which will benefit from being glued so they don't come apart. It depends on whether you plan to just display the kit (won't need glue) or if the kit is going to be handled a lot (would benefit from glue)
Would you recommend this one or the Bandai 1/72?
I would recommend this one over the old Bandai kit. Out of the box it is a lot more stable on its feet.
@@duckplayingchicken Thanks, I’ve trying to decide!!
"Princess Leia buns." Ha! I never made that association myself. I have the may issue of Model Graphix magazine in which they lit the eye and those Leia bun thrusters. I can scan that page to share with you. Just check to make sure the comment doesn't get flagged somehow. for being an external link. I had the same idea to employ those red clear pieces as well and drill out the sections in the head. The Hobby Japan magazine build of this just lighted the main eye, and used one of those Bandai button lights like you get to light the bridge of Yamato ship kits these days.
Here is the scan. It's in Japanese, but you can see how they do it. Clear plastic was used to replace the thrusters. stevethefish.net/life/models/electrical/regult-lighting.jpg
Thanks for the link. That looks like a tidier build than mine will be but I will end up with a few more lights. I want to light every clear part (about 15 LEDs in total).
@@duckplayingchicken I have the same idea too. My advice is to be very careful with magnet wire. Bend it too many times and it snaps. I'm not sure if I'd use something like that to run up the Regult's legs. I would try to use AWG30 wires myself. Very thin, but also sturdy.
I am going to try magnet wire and see how I go. I have some that is a little more resilient than others I have tried. Along with the wire that comes with the pre wired LEDs hopefully it will work. I'm looking forward to see your build of the kit.
This model kit is too small
I would also like to see a bigger version of it :)