Kit Building - 1/144 Fire Valkyrie (Part 3)

So with the individual builds done, what do they look like together?

Knowing this was an old kit, I didn't expect much out of it. For the most part, I got what I expected. Seam lines everywhere, poor color separation, bad numb marks, and limited articulation. Was a little surprised that there was a clear canopy. Thought they might opt for a solid piece and a sticker. In the end, unless you need a practice kit and don't want another Gundam or you're a huge Macross fan, I can't recommend this kit.

Kit Building - 1/144 Fire Valkyrie (Part 2)

As mentioned before, this kit comes with 2 models. In part one, the Battleroid was built. In this part, the Fighter mode will be assembled.

First up is the main portion of the fighter.

So far, this kit is not looking too good. It's all red, except for the all yellow pilot and the clear canopy. There's a very noticeable seam line all the way around the kit too.

Time to build the landing gear.

I have no idea what these parts are yellow, but other than that, I have no complaints.

The next two steps are adding on the details.

Well that's all for the Fighter mode. Unfortunately, there isn't a 3rd kit for GERWALK mode. In the next part I'll discuss my thoughts on both models. So until then...

Kit Building - 1/144 Fire Valkyrie (Part 1)

Felt like snapping together and this guy seemed like quick vacation build.

First up is the right arm.

So the age of this kit is very obvious even at this early stage. Poly cap hand and elbow joint is not something you see any more. The seam line running down the middle of the forearm, upper arm, and shoulder is annoying and the reason why I stopped building 1/144 kits.

Next up is the left arm.

Exactly the same issues as the right arm.

Time for right leg.

Much like the arm, there's seam lines everywhere.

Now for the left leg.

Yeah this is the same as the right leg.

Time for the head and chest.

So the chest and head have seam lines. Kind of like how the face plate is separate. Not much articulation in the shoulders and waist.

Time for final assembly.

Obviously the gun has a seam line around the whole thing. The shield is pretty lame too. Single piece of plastic with nothing on the back but a whole to attach it to the arm. So I don't really care much for Macross kits and building a 1/144th kit is not really helping to change my opinion. On the plus side, there's two kits in this box. Next part will cover that kit.