===== Macross VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie  =====

  * Manufacturer: Bandai
  * Part number: BAN955525
  * Year of production: 2008
  * Macross in-universe model number: VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie (Alto custom type)	
  * Scale: 1/72	
  * Series: Macross Frontier
  * Kit type: Transforming (Fighter to Gerwalk to Battroid) - equivalent to high end Master Grade
  * In-universe role: Advanced multipurpose variable mode fighter
  * Build date: Started 2022, ongoing as of 2025.

==== Manufacturer Images ====

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==== Tools Used ====

   * NA

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==== Box Contents ====

Gorgeous artwork on the box

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Lots of runners of parts and two complete sets of stickers and waterslide decals

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Glossy instruction book with extensive painting/decal guide

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==== Progress Images ====

All parts removed from runners and sorted:

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Some sub-assemblies starting to be put together:

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Lets and fuselage assemblies:

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Wings and connecting wings to fuselage:

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Trial fit of gunpod:

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Assembled in fighter mode:

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Since I also have a fixed-mode aircraft model of the [[blog:models_macross_vf25fs_fighter|VF-25F in 1/72 from Hasegawa]], it makes sense to leave this one in robot (battroid) mode for display.

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