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I'm not usually a fan of Gerwalk mode in any VF, but the VF-17 does have one of the coolest Gerwalk modes IMO. Graham
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Bandai 1/72 fully transform able VF-1 plastic kit for Macross 30th Ann
Graham replied to Vi-RS's topic in Model kits
1) I'm the opposite. If it transforms, then I wanna transform it. When I built the Bandai Macross Frontier kits, the Damn tab that locks the groin tab broke after only 2 to 3 transformations. Same thing with the fragile wing tab on Bandai's VF-19 kits. 2) But Bandai Macross kits are not usually as pre-coloured as their Gundam kits. Pretty much all of the coloured trim on Bandai Macross kits is usually decals or stickers. 3) Most, but not all. I think there's many people like me who occasionally buy & build kids of our favourite mecha, just because there is no toy available. Thankfully, this is mostly not the case with Macross anymore. 4) Intakes on the VF-27 kit were fugly. Still many gaps on the Frontier fighter kits. I think it's funny that the renewal toy ended up better proportioned than the kit Yes, there is the scale issue and I know many people do prefer 1/72 over 1/60. Graham -
Bandai 1/72 fully transform able VF-1 plastic kit for Macross 30th Ann
Graham replied to Vi-RS's topic in Model kits
Wave does supply the parts to allow you to build a Gerwalk, if you have both the Battroid and Fighter kits, so I understand. Graham -
Bandai 1/72 fully transform able VF-1 plastic kit for Macross 30th Ann
Graham replied to Vi-RS's topic in Model kits
Really not sure why people still want a transformable VF model kit these days anymore, when: They invariably break after a few transformations. Paint and/or decals will scratch if you transform them. Current generation transformable toys from Yamato and Bandai look amazing and will survive a lot more transmormations than a model kit. Transforming model kits give away a lot of accuracy in order to incorporate the transformation, ie gaps, visible hinges etc. Back in the bad old days of the 80s or early-to-mid 90s I could understand it more, as if we wanted a transforming VF our choices were limited to the old Bandai kits, Chunky Monkies, HCMs or SHE garage kits, but now we are spoilt for choice with Yamato and Bandai. I find it amusing that some members are wishing the Bandai kit is more like the Yamato V2. Haha, in that case just buy a V2, it comes in kit form also I just don't see this Bandai VF-1 kit bringing anything more to the table than the Yamato VF-1 already does. I've been collecting Macross models and toys on and off since 1983 and continuously since 1988 and have gone the whole route from the early Arai/Imai kits, to the Bandai kits, Chunky Monkies, HCMs, Bandai Macross 7 models and toys, pro-built SHE Kits, pro-built Hasegawa kits, Yamato toys, Bandai frontier kits and toys. Honestly, I would never ever go back to transfoming model kits again. Honestly, if I was still into model kits and wanted a realistic looking VF-1 that I could paint for display, I'd buy a Hasegawa or Wave kit. Graham -
Hope they correct some of the colouring mistakes from the first run. The VF-17S head error is the most glaring error IIRC. Graham
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Because Yamato may not actually keep stock of every part as a spare part. If they don't have stock of that specific then it's a matter of if they and/or the factory are willing to reopen production just to produce a small quantity of a specific part. Most factories have certain minimum order quantities in the hundreds or thousands and may not be too willing to set up production just to knock out a handful of one part. Remember, the production run of this toy finished weeks ago and the factory that made it has moved onto other things by now. Hopefully Yamato has the part you need and it's just a matter of them getting caught up after the recent holiday in Japan. Graham
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I notice many people who post pics are not getting the neck cover extended all the way in fighter mode after transforming back from battroid. If done right, it should be flush with the chest plate in fighter mode. There is a trick to this. Also, for those with stuck VF-17D canopies, I found a way to open it. Think I'll work on a transformation video, or at least a helpful tip video at the weekend. Graham
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Really liking the Isamu colour YF-29. Hope Bandai releases the toy in that colour. I still find it curious that they have Isamu in a YF-29, rather than his trademark YF-19. Graham
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It's yellow and pale blue trim, not gold and silver. And yes. Graham
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I'd say get the SV-51. Hold off on the Zero. Graham
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VF-19F is a fantastic toy. My favorite of all the VF-19 varients. Graham
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Quoted for truth Graham
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Each to their own, but the VF-17D/S's battroid mode is my all time favorite battroid. So mean and aggressive looking. Special Forces Heavy Battroid........love it. Graham Graham
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Haha, the Yamato VF-17's fighters mode is positively svelte compared to the Bandai 1/65 version. Graham
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To be honest, I'm much more a fighter mode person. And although this may horrify many on this thread, the VF-4, is actually one of my least favorite VFs. Nice engineering on the toy though. Graham
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Haha, what makes you think it's secure at all. It's basically just sitting on top of the VF-17D. Graham
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VF-17D with Fold Booster. Graham
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Time for some Diamond Force pics. Graham Do it. It's a great toy, apart from the canopy being a pig to open on some of them. Graham
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Painted black. Graham
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The sliding post that you need to pull up to raise the canopy before you can hinge it back is so tight on the VF-17D. On my first VF-17D, I actually broke the purple plastic canopy hinge struggling to open it . Luckily I was able to fix it with some carefully applied super glue. On my second VF-17D, the only way I can get the canopy open is as you said opening the chest plate first. Even then, on this particular VF-17D, the sliding post for the canopy won't extend all the way up. I think the factory workers must have got some glue in there by accident. One solution I found for those brave enough is to prise out out the whole cockpit interior with a small screwdriver until the glue seal breaks then you can disassemble the cockpit raising mechanism and shave it down slightly, so it's not so tight. I did this on one of my VF-17S. Graham
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A few (somewhat blurry) pics in battroid mode. Graham
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And a few fighter mode pics. Graham
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Anybody having trouble opening the canopy on their VF-17D? It definitely seems much harder and toighter to pull up compared with the VF-17S. Graham
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Decided to sticker mine up a bit. Will be returning it to fighter mode soon. Not really digging battroid or gerwalk modes. 6 of the damn missiles fell off during transformation. Only the leg missles did not fall off. Graham
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Anybody know where this part goes? It fell off during transformation. Looks like a screw hole cover, but I can't find where on the toy it's from. Graham
