IXTL Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Finally got one of these through the recent HLJ sale, and I couldn't be happier with it. One questions, though - when the FAST packs are attached in fighter mode, does the VF-11 have its tailfins extended or retracted? Retracted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shaorin Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 please tell me that those are the stock tail fins, and not a fan-mod!! GOD, this beauty just -HAS- to be my next Valk purchase! can anyone here turn me to the best, most affordable source they know of? i've only been able to find a few just shy of $200shipped so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 please tell me that those are the stock tail fins, and not a fan-mod!! GOD, this beauty just -HAS- to be my next Valk purchase! can anyone here turn me to the best, most affordable source they know of? i've only been able to find a few just shy of $200shipped so far... http://www.angolz.com/store/anime-figure/action-figure/1-60-perfect-trance-vf-11b-with-super-pack.html http://www.hkcollectibles.com/macross-robotech/6817-vf-11b-thunderbolt-super-parts-1-60.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mingus Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Dude, you just missed a great sale at hobby link Japan. I paid $120 shipped for the VF-11B. Keep an eye on the hobby link Japan sale thread in case it comes up again. please tell me that those are the stock tail fins, and not a fan-mod!! GOD, this beauty just -HAS- to be my next Valk purchase! can anyone here turn me to the best, most affordable source they know of? i've only been able to find a few just shy of $200shipped so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaorin Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 AH, S%$T!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 It's around 145 USD on ishop2go, which is nice compared to retail price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 please tell me that those are the stock tail fins, and not a fan-mod!! Those tail fins are Swoosh's own custom creation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Dude, you just missed a great sale at hobby link Japan. I paid $120 shipped for the VF-11B. Keep an eye on the hobby link Japan sale thread in case it comes up again. I don't think it will; it looks like it's not available anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I don't think it will; it looks like it's not available anymore. At the conclusion of the previous HLJ sale (before this one) that included the VF-11b (way back in December), the VF-11b was listed at full price, and a short while thereafter, listed as out of stock and discontinued. Yet some stock once again made their way back to the discount pile. I wouldn't be surprised if some stock made it to sales once again, if anything else, the -11c in place of the -11b. Just my $0.02 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps99042 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) Seconded for the 11C which I still want (need?). I just redid my Macross display and there's a lot more space for Battroid mode valkyries... Edited July 10, 2012 by ps99042 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark1975 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 The 11B was one of my first modern Yamato valks along with a 1/48 Max Super VF-1J. The 11B is still one of my favorites in terms of the basic design and how well they built it. The only bad thing about the basic design is that without fast packs, the only weapons it has is the gun pod and the head laser, not counting any underwing hard points. But, that seems to be one of the evolutionary features they put into the VF-19 was the internal missiles. Even if it was supposed to be the predecessor to the 19, I just still like the deisgn of the 11 better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 We have some options now thanks to our MW fellow member Kurisama. http://www.shapeways.com/model/599630/relampago-wing-adapters-x2.html http://www.shapeways.com/model/606932/relampago-missile-amp-pylon-x4.html http://www.shapeways.com/model/599616/relampago-missile-amp-pylon-x1.html http://www.shapeways.com/model/625101/1-60-set-of-12-6l-amp-6r-hard-points-for-wings.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaorin Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) Those tail fins are Swoosh's own custom creation. i had figured so much. i KNEW i had remembered them being smaller in images i've seen around... I don't think it will; it looks like it's not available anymore. Edited July 10, 2012 by Shaorin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 i had figured so much. i KNEW i had remembered them being smaller in images i've seen around... If you are interest to make one, here is the parameters I used in Microsoft Paint, then get it printed on normal A4 paper. Hue 160 Sat 0 Lum 140 Red 149 Green 149 Blue 149 Hue 111 Sat 92 Lum 186 Red 175 Green 220 Blue 210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 We have some options now thanks to our MW fellow member Kurisama. http://www.shapeways...dapters-x2.html http://www.shapeways...p-pylon-x4.html http://www.shapeways...p-pylon-x1.html http://www.shapeways...-for-wings.html Maybe someone should make some add on tail fins out of plastic. -Kyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 With the exception of the VF-4, the 11b is probably the last valk that I wanna get to add to my small collection. Here's hoping it pops up again in HLJ for a discounted price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswoo Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 yes my VF11B and VF1J have touchdown yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Arms Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I think the vf-11 is probably the most underrated valk toy. It's so simple, yet so nearly flawless. You really take it for granted how well Yamato wqa able to translate it to a toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 It has some articulation issues in Battroid I feel keeps it from being "flawless." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 It has some articulation issues in Battroid I feel keeps it from being "flawless." Like what? I always felt the VF-11B is one of Yamato's best VF ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm guessing the lack of a double jointed elbow to let it bend beyond 90 degrees is one of them. Aside from that, I can't really think of anything else articulation wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I would have to agree with that particular point, but the rest really makes you overlook it. But given all the flops and snafus Yamato has had on record, I mean seriously, what can considered an acual issue of the VF-11B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I agree that it's a pretty solid toy all around. It has excellent representations of all three modes with respect to the line art. My only personal gripe with the toy is the way the cockpit doesn't stay solidly in place in fighter mode and is so fiddly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I can't say I've experienced that issue, but mine have been pretty secure. While my 11Bs are fine the 11C is the only one that had the loose hip connection. I remember the first day I transformed it the leg just fell off... . Still it wasn't enought to turn me away from the 11s all together. The 11s to me represent Yamato's rise to excellent product renditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 The fiddly cockpit is the only aspect of this toy that can shave half a point in the QC/design department. But i use a piece of paper tape aroung the grey recessed piece and end of the story I concur, it's an excellent product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) I've always been a little disappointed by the single jointed elbows as they were the only thing that even when the toy was new I thought they could have done better. but now that I've had newer, better engineered toys like the VF-19, I'm not nearly as thrilled with the VF-11 as I used to be. I still like it, but I wish it could be as good as the VF-19 (along with every other VF I've got). Edited October 9, 2012 by anime52k8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 It looks like I want the VF-11B next. I always liked the way it looked but wasn't sure based on the 1/72 problems. But if people say its good then I am in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron5864 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 After I built the 1/72 VF11B model, I have since taken a fondness for the sleek and simple design. So I am waiting for another HLJ sale for the 1/60 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultraman zoffy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The only things that have bothered me about the vf-11's are the relatively bland paint schemes and stubbie fast packs, but if they ever do a Milia red scheme with super aerospace packs, I'm all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleray Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Finally picked one up on sale at HK Collectibles. Not a bad price right now, either. About $174 USD with shipping. Edited October 8, 2012 by teleray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Swoosh how did you make those awesome tailfins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) One page back. http://www.macrosswo...ndpost&p=979808 Got the template from valkyrie factory several years back, this is for 1/72 though. vf-11b_tail.pdf Edited October 9, 2012 by Froy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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