Mommar Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Sweet, I'm getting A group to go with my 25A group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Excpect the 31a after the delta movie. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) added VF-31A updated delta valks w/ designated letters. if anyone is not on the list and wishes to be added on just post your list and i'll update it later at night. Macross World member's favorite VF-31 VF-31S Delta 01 -pilot* Arad Mölders -associated waifu*** Mikumo Guynemer Seti88 Scyla Andy NYK barurutor derex3592 (tie w/ delta 02) no3ljm Shukenzero valhary Dio VF-31F Delta 02 -pilot* Messer Ihlefeld -associated waifu*** Kaname Buccaneer Raptor One Saburo (tie w/ delta 04) Graham chyll2 derex3592 (tie w/ delta 01) Sildani Kaneda's Bike charger69 raptormesh akteon NZEOD RocketGTR McFly!! M'Kyuun VF-31E Delta 03 -pilot* Chuck Mustang -associated waifu Reina Prowler Major Focker wmkjr (tie w/ delta 04) VF-31C Delta 04 -pilot* Mirage Fallyna Jenius -associated waifu*** Makina Nakajima davidwhangchoi mod David Saburo (tie w/ delta 02) Bub wmkjr (tie w/ delta 03) anime52k8 VF-31J Delta 05 -pilot** Hayate Immelmann -associated waifu*** Freyja Wion abbadon Lorindor VF-31A GabrielV 1/1 LowViz Lurker sandman Ignacio Ocamica Moosey physioguy Spanner76 will update weekly or bi-weekly. more frequent when we get closer to pre-order stage. * may be subject to change **not seen yet in anime *** speculated based on interactions Oh yeah VF-31A!!! Delta wing valk. Dave change my favorite to the VF-31A. The VF-31A is becoming my favorite over Delta 01 updated changes of favorite valk Edited February 22, 2016 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'Kyuun Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Davidwhangchoi, you can put me down for the VF-31F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Davidwhangchoi, you can put me down for the VF-31F. done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'm probably keeping the A, F, S and J. The other 2 are not my cup of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm really curious how the radome folds up on the VF-31E and if Bandai will be able to implement it in the DX toy, or whether they will make it a parts-former and give us an open radome and a seperate part for the folded up radome. Also I really want to get a closer look at the FAST packs we glimpsed in the preview episode. i don't know how common knowledge this is, but the japanese text says the VF-31A will definitely be appearing in the anime along with the VF-171. the VF-31A is described as the most basic type, as opposed to the delta squad versions which have been specially built to support "idol combat." essentially it's the cannon fodder 31. seeing as how bandai made the VF-25A from frontier, i would think they would definitely make the VF-31A as well. I wonder if on the VF-31A, the opening storage in the backs on the legs hold micro-missiles instead of the boomerang drones. I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) And one day the armored 31A arrives.....and all will be forgiven.... tongue in cheek Edited February 11, 2016 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor One Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm really curious how the radome folds up on the VF-31E and if Bandai will be able to implement it in the DX toy, or whether they will make it a parts-former and give us an open radome and a seperate part for the folded up radome. I can't imagine Bandai going the partsformer route for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I can't imagine Bandai going the partsformer route for this i thk someone in bandai's engineering dept is looking up at the ceiling and shouting...KAWAMORI!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) I think it would be fairly easy to collapse the radome so it has at least a rectangular top surface area (like snapping it in half) and have the other parts slide into the rest of the dome so that they don't scrape on the ground while the VF-31E sits on its landing gears. It won't look like a perfect fish finger but I think that has to be expected. Edited February 11, 2016 by Scyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm wondering if that is why we haven't seen the VF-31E in toy form yet..........Bandai's toy designers are still scratching their heads trying to figure out how to implement the folding radome......hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm wondering if that is why we haven't seen the VF-31E in toy form yet..........Bandai's toy designers are still scratching their heads trying to figure out how to implement the folding radome......hahah It'll just be a part attached with a separate clip that will inevitably be lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I think the VF-31 shown are still glued together hand painted prototypes maybe the paint masters for the DX toys. I could imagine that the VF-31E and VF-31C are released later (like the RVF-25 and VF-25G) and that is why they haven't shown a prototype. Especially Mirages Valkyrie looks like it will be exactly the same as the VF-31J other than the head turret so no need to rush it and saturate the market. The S and F have the benefit of having a cool tattoo to differentiate them from the others (tramp stamp?) and the J is the main character Valkyries so I can easily see why the are prioritized. Another thing could be that Messer or Ardo get killed early in the show and Hayate inherits their Valkyrie so another reason to get them out first. I can't see the main character of the show piloting a VF-31E and Mirage seems to be a major character so no need to hurry with the C releases since the fans will buy it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 David, can you switch my vote from Delta 02 to the -31A pls! Only problem with that is it doesn't come with a waifu! 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor One Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm wondering if that is why we haven't seen the VF-31E in toy form yet..........Bandai's toy designers are still scratching their heads trying to figure out how to implement the folding radome......hahah And next door Kawamori is desperately trying to figure out how the SV-262 should transform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielV Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 David, can you switch my vote from Delta 02 to the -31A pls! Only problem with that is it doesn't come with a waifu! Bah! The VF-31A is unattached, so it can play the field. Delta wings are the smexyness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Bah! The VF-31A is unattached, so it can play the field. Delta wings are the smexyness. pls be responsible and stay protected.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 David, can you switch my vote from Delta 02 to the -31A pls! Only problem with that is it doesn't come with a waifu! updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I like the -31A. Releases wise, I have to choose another one for the meanwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggooftoybox Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Ok maybe you long-time fans can help me out here. I seriously am not able to tell any differences between any of the VF-31 variants. Those close-up pictures of the different VF-31s all virtually look the same except for the colours. So that's all in plane mode. However like other valkyries, is the only difference in the variants in their battroid heads (which we haven't really seen clearly at this point) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Have a look at the middle of the "back" of the fighter and the number of antenna/lasers shown. That's the biggest difference. The other standout is the VF-31E, which has a blunt end bit between the engines/feet, where all the rest have a point. That part is the "weapon canister" that the YF-30 introduced. On the VF-31E, it folds out (we think) into the rotating dish the electronic warfare versions of Valks sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) And if the 31A is to be considered a variant, then add non front swept wings as a difference. The point which i hope will be different also, is the leg pods/turrent pod on the 31a. Since the hero 31's support the walkure directly, it leaves the regular army CF 31A'S an opportunity to be packed with non boomerang (hint micro missiles!! ​ ) and a non-mobile charger loadout. Edited February 12, 2016 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Technically, the VF-31A would be the "standard" and all the others would be the variants off of it. (I'd love to see Kawamori go "retro" with the designations, and give us a two-seater TF-31A) (because if the C-version already is FSW, don't want to 'waste' the B designation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Ooo yeah thats true since its the A type. I guess the hype made me overlook it. Man, now thats got me wishing for a double seater B type as well...shades of an arcadia VF-0B/C wishlist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm pretty sure the Delta squadron VF-31 all have a rear seat anyway, likely a folding rear seat like in the 25/27/29 series. We saw one of the Walkure girls jump from the cockpit of one of the VF-31s in the prologue episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm pretty sure the Delta squadron VF-31 all have a rear seat anyway, likely a folding rear seat like in the 25/27/29 series. We saw one of the Walkure girls jump from the cockpit of one of the VF-31s in the prologue episode. Since the CF 31A doesnt directly support the walkure, it may not be a given that the 31A has a rear seat...although i havent had time to check out any pics on that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm pretty sure the Delta squadron VF-31 all have a rear seat anyway, likely a folding rear seat like in the 25/27/29 series. We saw one of the Walkure girls jump from the cockpit of one of the VF-31s in the prologue episode. Gah, duh on my part, I noticed that myself when I watched it. Must have forgotten already. Heck, nearly every basic valk design since the -19 has been a two-seater, with the -21/22 being an exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Gah, duh on my part, I noticed that myself when I watched it. Must have forgotten already. Heck, nearly every basic valk design since the -19 has been a two-seater, with the -21/22 being an exception. I think there is a difference between a true two seater variant an the passenger seat, no?. For example the VF-25 has a second seat but we only ever see it as a mean to transport people. The YF-25 on the other hand has a proper second seat for a second pilot. It could be that I'm wrong but that is how I imagined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) I think there is a difference between a true two seater variant an the passenger seat, no?. For example the VF-25 has a second seat but we only ever see it as a mean to transport people. The YF-25 on the other hand has a proper second seat for a second pilot. It could be that I'm wrong but that is how I imagined. The was an episode with Sheryl attempting to pilot the VF-25G from the back seat so it should be fully functional. Edited February 12, 2016 by neoexcaliber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) heck i forgotten abt that pseudo 2 seater (not really a 2 seater but can be converted into a 2 seater) bit too. I guess my definition of a two seater is that it required 2 persons to be fly. Thus you have an elongated cockpit with a central frame (in the middle not to the back) and double side dips in the fuselage side for 2 pilots access. But with the latest tech, who needs 2 persons eh? I still dont mind such a variant though, its a lil retro! Thats why am still wanting one in the VF-0 line (0D excluded) and perhaps in the 31! Edited February 12, 2016 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 updated Thank you sir! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Actually, it always surprised me in Frontier that the RVF-25/171 were not dedicated 2-seater, stretched cockpit Valks, like the YF-25 Prophecy. I know with the level of technology a lot of functions are automated, but still having a back-seater to handle the Radar/Drones/other sensors/ELINT functions would have made the pilot's workload a lot easier. But I guess that would have involved introducing another main character besides Luca. At least most of the time in space, they had Luca standing off and not getting involved in direct combat. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Hey guys, in the speakerpodcast Renato pointed out that the paint scheme for the 31A there is the official paint scheme. So for those of you who like the real-world style schemes it sounds like the 31A has just that. Pretty much guarantees I will wind up with three of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Hey guys, in the speakerpodcast Renato pointed out that the paint scheme for the 31A there is the official paint scheme. So for those of you who like the real-world style schemes it sounds like the 31A has just that. Pretty much guarantees I will wind up with three of them. Nice! Even though I don't like the 31A in Fighter mode as much as the other 31 variants I'll definitely buy one or two if it's in that color scheme. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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