My first Macross kits arrived from HLJ. I remember building an old Valkyrie kit back in the early 80s, and was always annoyed it wasn’t a proper transforming kit. Now I can finally build one with the new VF-1A/S and Strike Pack. From the HLTV forums I was recommended the Armored Messiah.

I got some new plastic nippers and they’re working great as they cut cleanly rather than crush as my old ones were prone to doing. And I also got some more paint supplies to try.