spacemanoeuvres Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I loved all the fiddley gimmicks! They work well for me because I typically toss my valks in a case and admire them from afar haha The tampo is also a step in the right direction. I rarely take the time to apply stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 30 minutes ago, Matt Random said: Omitting both of those are steps forward in my opinion. I could also live without the moving flaps. I found all of those gimmicks to be more of a nuisance than anything. So if the gimmicks were now executed flawlessly due to manufacturing improvements since 2002....you still wouldn't want them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 10 hours ago, treatment said: -- integrated side covers. That's all I really need, honestly. Just done well/lineart-accurate, and not like the Yamato 1/48. Moving flaps are a negative, because they're totally inaccurate. A VF-1 has double-slotted Fowler flaps--they don't pivot up/down, they move BACK. Ever watched an airliner's flaps slide backwards and split apart? That's exactly how the VF-1's work. Not many fighter jets have flaps like that, but the VF-1 does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 10 hours ago, treatment said: hmm. how about the features/stuff that we all saw with the VF-1D/VF-1J/VF-1S in the old TV anime... -- integrated rotating and elevating pilot-seat that can pop out the back of the head when in battroid instead of an add-on like in the 1/60v2. The 1/60 Zero, VF-19 and VF-22 valks have some limited rotating seats done already, tho not elevating. -- actual swiveling/turning front landing gear. -- spring-loaded firing missiles. -- integrated side covers. -- integrated collapsible fixing toolkit on the arm. -- better looking detailed and well-proportioned pilot figure. both with and without helmet. Yes, to all apart from spring-loaded firing missiles . Just no thanks, mainly because there would likely be at least an ugly semi-exposed firing buttons/mechanisms. My holy grail would be your first point, a rotating seat pilot that can raise up out of the top of the chest when in Battroid mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 43 minutes ago, David Hingtgen said: That's all I really need, honestly. Just done well/lineart-accurate, and not like the Yamato 1/48. Moving flaps are a negative, because they're totally inaccurate. A VF-1 has double-slotted Fowler flaps--they don't pivot up/down, they move BACK. Ever watched an airliner's flaps slide backwards and split apart? That's exactly how the VF-1's work. Not many fighter jets have flaps like that, but the VF-1 does. As they tilt up and down, those should be the ailerons, but they're too far in-board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 They shouldn't tilt up at all, but that's another thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 coming on version 2 DX VF-1 Moveable tail fins too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 29 minutes ago, eggy99 said: coming on version 2 DX VF-1 Moveable tail fins too? From that first image it looks like the fowler flaps are inset into the ailerons, which are full-length on the wing. Which is very wrong, but w/e. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 56 minutes ago, eggy99 said: coming on version 2 DX VF-1 Moveable tail fins too? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Yeah I guess I'd get a 1D if they make it! What the heck eh! Bring it on! Bring it all on!! Dang it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 It also looks like the entire Stab is pivoting but the "frame" is stationary, which is all kinds of weird. But again, the fact they showed this sort of thing at all on a cartoon in the early '80s is nothing short of amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Hehe! Yeah that is a bit silly isnt it. I guess the animators don't quite understand the finer functions of an aircraft they happen to be animating.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 OT would provide the strength needed to prevent the fin simply blowing away, and perhaps it needs the control authority. Or, you know, the animators screwed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alogo1981 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I know this is a long (like really long) shot, but, is there any reputable store that still has it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, alogo1981 said: I know this is a long (like really long) shot, but, is there any reputable store that still has it? The reputable stores will have this item on official release-day. Even if you do find a shop that still offers this item far from official release-date, the chances are pretty high that they won't be offering the pre-order discounted pricing with it. You might as well wait for the upcoming preorder for the one that does not include the "special display-stand" if you want the preorder-discount pricing. The PO for that item has not been announced as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 28 minutes ago, treatment said: *snip* You might as well wait for the upcoming preorder for the one that does not include the "special display-stand" if you want the preorder-discount pricing. The PO for that item has not been announced as of yet. If so, would I preorder another one again without the 'special display stand' knowing that this one is cheaper than their standard DX Valks? Hmmm. What's the poll on other members about that? Are you guys going to PO again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strumvogel Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Considering I missed out on the LE stand version, that's pretty much a no-brainer for me. If I did managed to get the LE version, that's a bit tougher due to financial considerations. Would be nice to have one for each configuration for display though if I got the cash for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I don’t think I would PO a non-stand version unless it came with something else. Super/Strike parts maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 6 hours ago, no3Ljm said: If so, would I preorder another one again without the 'special display stand' knowing that this one is cheaper than their standard DX Valks? Hmmm. What's the poll on other members about that? Are you guys going to PO again? I'm going to preorder another one if bandai offers another round I have only on on preorder with AmiAmi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 6 hours ago, no3Ljm said: If so, would I preorder another one again without the 'special display stand' knowing that this one is cheaper than their standard DX Valks? Hmmm. What's the poll on other members about that? Are you guys going to PO again? Maybe Bandai just wanted to make sure everyone ordered multiples by claiming this release would be unique with the included stand.....has Bandai ever released a DX VF that did not come with a stand? Beginning to think that was it for the VF-1J. Based on recent releases I think chances are pretty good at finding one as the release day approaches and on release day. Hope we see the TV VF-1S and TV fast packs at the Tamashii event later this month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 7 hours ago, no3Ljm said: What's the poll on other members about that? Are you guys going to PO again? If somebody got this many it would be cool to see recreated in 1/48 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 25 minutes ago, sh9000 said: If somebody got this many it would be cool to see recreated in 1/48 scale. I do. I think I will display a set of 1/48s like this at next year’s SDCon. Just have to figure out which one I want to use. With packs or without. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrambledValkyrie Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, jvmacross said: Hope we see the TV VF-1S and TV fast packs at the Tamashii event later this month! That would be fantastic! Having skipped the 1J, I'd definitely PO a 1S. I just hope they'd include both a Roy and Hikaru pilot for a TV version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, ScrambledValkyrie said: That would be fantastic! Having skipped the 1J, I'd definitely PO a 1S. I just hope they'd include both a Roy and Hikaru pilot for a TV version. They'd also have to include 2 canopies. 1 with Fokker's name and 1 with Hikaru's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smirker Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Does anyone have any available Dx vf-1j preorders, or anyone willing to offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 19 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said: I don’t think I would PO a non-stand version unless it came with something else. Super/Strike parts maybe? I'm sure it won't come out with Super nor Strike parts. However, they will surely fix any problems this release will have. 16 hours ago, jvmacross said: Hope we see the TV VF-1S and TV fast packs at the Tamashii event later this month! Even it's not canon, I really like TV Supers on the VF-1J. 14 hours ago, ScrambledValkyrie said: That would be fantastic! Having skipped the 1J, I'd definitely PO a 1S. I just hope they'd include both a Roy and Hikaru pilot for a TV version. 13 hours ago, eggy99 said: They'd also have to include 2 canopies. 1 with Fokker's name and 1 with Hikaru's. Or they could just include a tampo-free canopy and we get to decide which one to put. That way, it's going to be an instant hit for them especially for people who's going to buy multiples of it. Multiples for Hikaru, multiples for Roy. Well now, if you think about it. It wouldn't matter if it comes with tampo-free or 2 canopies with printed names. Because people will still buy multiples of it, right? But for me, I'll pass on Roy's for this scale. I'll just keep my newly 1/48's for Hikaru's Valk. Don't want to start another scale of multiples. hehehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mingus Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 18 hours ago, jvmacross said: Maybe Bandai just wanted to make sure everyone ordered multiples by claiming this release would be unique with the included stand.....has Bandai ever released a DX VF that did not come with a stand? Beginning to think that was it for the VF-1J. Based on recent releases I think chances are pretty good at finding one as the release day approaches and on release day. Hope we see the TV VF-1S and TV fast packs at the Tamashii event later this month! The first release of the VF-1J comes with 2 stands. It has the stand that is included with the other Bandai DX release as well as a second, banking stand for fighter mode: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, Darth Mingus said: The first release of the VF-1J comes with 2 stands. It has the stand that is included with the other Bandai DX release as well as a second, banking stand for fighter mode: I'm pretty sure JVMacross already know that. He's just saying that everyone probably ordered multiples since it comes with a unique stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 7 hours ago, no3Ljm said: But for me, I'll pass on Roy's for this scale. I'll just keep my newly 1/48's for Hikaru's Valk. Don't want to start another scale of multiples. hehehe. Spanner....that you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 hahaha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 2 hours ago, jvmacross said: Spanner....that you??? Ha! Not planning on starting cars either. But I do have a few. Hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I feel a few in here are having a laugh at my expense.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Your feelings serve you well, lord Spanner. Cars can be addictive, just saying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Indeed they can be! I have yet another on its way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 20 hours ago, spanner said: Indeed they can be! I have yet another on its way! Do tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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