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   * Manufacturer: Hasegawa   * Manufacturer: Hasegawa
   * Part number: Hasegawa Macross Zero kit #20   * Part number: Hasegawa Macross Zero kit #20
-  * Year of production: 2003+  * Year of production: 2006
   * Macross in-universe model number: VF-0A/S (can be built as either -A or -S variant)    * Macross in-universe model number: VF-0A/S (can be built as either -A or -S variant)
   * Scale: 1/100    * Scale: 1/100
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    * Mr Hobby snips    * Mr Hobby snips
  
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 +==== Thoughts ====
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 +Macross //Zero// is a prequel to the original Macross series, set before the 1982 TV series. Although supposedly //earlier// vehicle designs, I think the VF-0 mecha is probably the best looking version of the Macross Valkyrie. Every part of it is just __better__, compared to the original VF-1 design; it's a leaner and meaner version, compared to the mainstream, main-series design - take a look at the arms, head unit etc. It's just a better, less-clunky look. 
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 +But I guess all of that is the benefit of 35+ years of refinement in design and artwork.
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 +==== Progress Images ====
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 +Box artwork...
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 +Manual / instructions and extensive waterslide decal set....
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 +Manual instructions - absolutely minimal Japanese text, as with most Gundam models, I don't think you'd need to know any Japanese to build this (good thing for me!). Also image of the individual sprues. I'd say this was well above a High-Grade Gundam in complexity and approaching a Master Grade; perhaps even exceeding some of the older MG designs. One thing is clear, the moulding and surface detail is //exquisite//.
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 +**[Update: September 14th 2020]** - Added images of some of the primed and painted sub-components; knee and hip-joints and primed main leg sections:
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 +**[Update: September 2022]** - Picked up this partially built kit again with the aim of completing it:
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