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The good: dem legs, LOTS of details molded in, probably clever engineering, I like the shade of blue

The bad: this looks like fighter mode will be sacrificed to Battroid mode. Lately Bandai can’t manage to actually build its clever engineering to be reliable. You didn’t like the YF-19’s extra tampo? Here’s much, much MOAR!

The ugly: that torso is deeper than Maime Van Doren’s. Backpack must be hiding many sins. Of all the extra tampo, I particularly hate the hip skirts’ the most. Looks totally out of place. 

Welcome back @ChaoticYeti!!

RIP your inbox!

Thanks also for giving your blessing to Archi. All the stands and adapters I bought from you are good as the day I received them. Great work!!

I’ve never used the attack eggs. 
 

I've used the missiles on my 19, my 171, my 31C, 31AX…

What was available at Mandarake Akihabara, as of yesterday. 

Even if they make the YF-21, I’m not looking forward to it. The proportions of the prototype were wonky, and the chance of getting Bandai’d on a production copy are too damn high. 

Eh. Couple years ago I pre-ordered a VF-31C AX from there. Paid more than retail for their margin I suppose, but whatever, it would be guaranteed I get one without going through PO madness. 
 

I did receive it, but it was sent two weeks after the release date and it was packed OK, not super well. So they’re reliable, but not well priced. 

Apologies, but this forum gets the most attention…

If you live in Japan currently, I need a big favor. No money involved, but I need some footwork done on my behalf. PM if you feel like helping me out, and many thanks!!

The wing has almost no ability to sweep with the dual RMS rack on the inboard pylon, FWIW. Might be a parking/handling issue as well. 

I really think the two slots are it. Hazard markings, pointed the right direction, have the grey paint patches to represent natural metal. 

Yeti hasn’t been responsive for a couple years now… I suspect he’s moved on to something else. 

He has one new bit Yeti didn’t: a long acrylic arc that can hold two Valkyries in formation, with a choice of three angles at the “bottom” of the arc to choose an angle to set them all at. 

Excellent, smooth transaction with @Phalanix! Thanks for the 171!

Wow, that’s actually nice. 

Here’s a question. The new Valkyries from the VF-24 on are using electromagnetic tracks to handle transformation to speed the process up and reduce maintenance. Once the pieces are where they’re supposed to go, are mechanical means still used to lock them in place, or is there a more permanent electromagnet used to hold them down?

Thanks for that!

Looking good. 

Any word on what happened to Moaramia Jenius?

Excellent transaction with @Corrinald!!

Well packed, fast shipping, items exactly as described!! Thank you!

Boeing just unveiled a blended wing body design with low observable inlets and exhausts for a tactical transport. 

And a million yaoi fans cry out with glee…

Fascinating stuff. Many thanks. I appreciate the new MF saying that Frontier’s YF-29A was a one-off and repaired after Alto flew it into the ground. I’d say Isamu can fly it now, since he’s now SMS and he can generally return after a mission with a Valkyrie that can be used again. 
 

Oh, and as for the question of who’d win a dogfight, Max or Isamu… luck is one of Isamu’s skills. 
 

Hmm… I suppose there’s not much left to cover. This MF has crowned the YF-30 Chronos the Bestest Variable Fighter (tech and mobility) and the YF-29 the Strongest Variable Fighter (sheer offensive power, if you can afford it) and the 300 Series the Return of Sharon Apple-Lite with some really intriguing ideas. He may have had an eyeglass fetish, but Roid might have been a bit ahead of his time. 
 

How important are manned Valkyries to the “three pillars” of Macross I wonder? As real military aircraft become optionally-or-unmanned, will Macross follow suit?

Hey Seto, I’m going to ask a favor and abuse your keyboard…

Can you please go into the various Fold Wave Systems, Fold Reheat etc. and explain what makes one better than another? I’m getting confused because my brain doesn’t have enough folds to comprehend all the Folding systems being discussed here. 
 

And thanks for the VF-31AX MF translation! I rather like how, when it comes to Xaos, the words of the day were still “cheap and quick.”

Woo!

Yeah nah. 

Thanks all.