ghostryder

Yes, I just noticed how long the 1/48 neck is. Thanks for the tip.

Does anyone know if a recast 1/48 head can retrofit onto a bandai 1/55 reissue? I can't remember how the 1/55 head is attached, and was hoping it was a single screw. Seeing how bloated those 1/55 heads are, I was thinking scale should not be a problem, and in fact an improvement. I'm looking to make 1S squad leader in CF color scheme

Hey, we all had a go-bot or 2 as kids (sadly, I thought they were sorta cool back then). But no self-respecting kid or collector would buy one of these star wars monstrosities. General Grievous is ok, if someone gave it to me ... Do You Remember Go-Bots!?

Seems people are trying to fetch $200+ for a 2nd edition hikaru 1A and a roy on ebay right now. Makes sense that max would also demand $200. It's madness...

Agree, there's no tactical advantage to macross paint schemes. It's all about character ID in the anime and selling merchandise... another big part is inspiration from 70s tomcat hi-vis color schemes. Camo patterns are based on both airfield conditions and training tactics. That's why USAF fighter have similar schemes (dark grey tops to match asphalt, and low-vis gray on the bottom), while many air forces in less-developed militaries have camo pattern tops to match the environments of less-developed air fields. Navy fighters are typically just low-vis all over, since there's no advantage to blending in with the carrier's blacktop when the carrier can be seen miles away by itself. Russian Flanker camo is designed to breakup the outline of the big fighter against a blue/grey sky. Some F/A-18s even had a false canopy painted under the nose, as a deceptive combat tactice tool. I agree hi-vis colors for aces are a relic from past wars - we forget the ultimiate hi-vis ace who used color to instill fear - the Red Baron and his red triplane. Getting back on topic, I agree it's cheesy to have a different color hi-vis stripe on each valk. However, DYRL wasn't really grounded in reality, even within the macross universe. I think Max's 1S did have a 001, after seeing some for product pics.

I know this is really late... I remember seeing max's 1S with a 001 squadron number when he enters the Meltran ship during the Milia dual. This pics looks like he has a 013. It would make sense that it should be 001, following the logic that the squad leader got 001, just like Hikaru did. Is this one an animation error?

Wow, that was fast. Get back to work, guys

Topic says it. Just trying to gauge what a fair market value is. I know the price has inflated lately, but it's unlikely this will be reissued. Thanks

I can see the market value of the 2nd issue skyrocketting now I imagine it would be easy enough to black out the skulls and apply some F-14 Jolly Rogers decals, with a matt clear coat over the outside of the fins only. If the crooked skull manifests on mine and bugs me enough, I may do that. The arrival date of the 4th Roy at Valk-Exch is now mid-October... grrrr.

Jeez, the 4th issue looks almost bad as the 1st! Pretty disappointing, I'll have to wait to see when I get mine

Good news about the straight skulls (on yours anyways). I got my Takatoys 1/48 and FP sticker set sitting on my desk waiting! Well mine turned up yesterday. Wow Im impressed I thought the 1/55`s were big. It`s my first 1/48 scale. I have given it a really good look over and there are a few parts where they could have cut it from the sprews better and the seam lines on the gun are bugging me, but any problems with Jolly Rodgers are not evedent on mine. The fast pack box had some minor damage to it dispite the sturdy packaging it was sent in, but not to worry as its packed in the cupboard now and the Vf`s on display. It dosent quite stand straight in Gerwalk mode, Ive not tried it in battroid mode as it wont fit on the display shelf as it will be too tall. I may well fix the gun and do a minor change to another seam line which is not right, but I think I will fit some water transfers to it rather than use Yamoto`s stickers. Over all though I think its ok. Im just glad that it got here in one peice. 332572[/snapback]

Anybody else get their 4th Issue Focker that can give a report? I waiting for mine from Kevin (early Oct)

I just got my first Yamato, a 1/60 Focker. In addition to the usual problems I was expecting (loose legs, difficult chest plate slide), one of the damn wings won't close all the way in battroid mode. Looks like the wing lock tab was installed crooked and warped . I'm looking to return it... it does look sweet, though

Yeh, I love the concept and fighter design of the VF-11B and VF-22, but I think the VF-1 series is the only one that succeeds in all 3 modes (without ani-magic shrinking and morphing parts!).

I voted for Misa (DYRL version )