Valkfan
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Hey all, I've been away for a while but in my absence I've been working on a few things that I'd like to share with you. This of course isn't a finished project but it's not far from it. BEHOLD SIDESWIPE!!!
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This is the LED VF-1A that I want. I found this picture in the completed items section on eBay and have wanted one ever since.
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Another picture of the newest paint scheme VF-1S Galaxy Defender.
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Just out of interest how many of the various Genuine and bootleg 1/55`s are still made.
I know that the Bandai ones are made obviously but how bout some of the others.
Hopefully getting a Joons still in its box soon I would hate to think Im probably paying over the odds for something I could get retail.
First, the Genuine Bandai 1/55's are no longer being made. If you want an almost genuine 1/55 currently in production, it would be the Happwell version below. Unfortunately, I don't know where you can get one. The local Walmart used to carry Happywell products but never the 1/55 valkyries. As for the others, it would seem that only the $5 carded bootlegs and the seemingly better quality LED light versions are currently being made.
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Hey Solscud007, is the LED bootleg that you have a white or red one? I've been wanting one of the red versions for a while now but I'm unable to find them in Chinatown, SF or at the local flea markets. Where'd you get yours? Could you get more?
Valkfan
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" now i have to go look at the stupid toy again?!?! All joon's or just the patriot?
mine has blue inner and red outer... is that how it should be?"
All Joon's that I've ever touched originally had the tailwings placed in backwards and this is the reason that the tailwings stay loose when snapped into place in fighter mode. You'll notice that the tail wings have a flat side and a rounded side. The rounded side should always be placed as the inner wing. Kidkorrupt's old website has an illustration of the correct wing position here. Just click on "customization tips" on the left hand side and then "JOONS 1/55 BOOTLEG MODIFICATION ( BY ROSARIO LOVE )"
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One name comes to mind, Anasazi! If anyone has or can make the decals for your project, it's him. I think it's cool that you're going to make an AngelBirds custom out of a 1/55th. Please take pictures when you're done and have them placed in the customs section for all to see. Believe it or not, the last two custom 1/55th's to be added to the customs page are mine and I added them a LONG time ago. It would be nice to see more love given to the 1/55th.
Valkfan
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here mate --->>> http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...gel%20bird&st=0
Redemption's thread.
This link takes me to the homepage. I guess I'll just use the search function to find it. Thanks.
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Hey Kanata, in case you didn't know, most if not all of the Joon's Patriot VF-1J's had the head/neck mount assembled incorrectly from the factory. That's why the Patriot has the whole Giraffe thing going on. I used to own a few that I eventually customized but while they were still Joon's I detached the head/neck mount and reassembled it correctly. Basically, the spring is put between the neck mount and the head as opposed to inside the neck mount like it was designed to be. Just thought that I'd point it out to ya.
Valkfan
thanks for the heads up. Fixed that little problem. Surprised I never noticed that myself. Guess I should play with my boxed toys occasionally
11 minutes from valkfans post to a completed task... not bad for my hippe ass
Hey Kanata, do you exchange the tailwings since they're all put in backwards or do you leave it as is?
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I really like the picture of these customs but I do notice a few things that bug me about them. First, only the top of the left wing has the Macross symbol as opposed to both wings on both sides. Also, the lower leg sections should say AngelBirds and not U.N. Spacy which should only be placed on top of the right wing. Other than that these are some really sweet variants of the AngelBirds fighters and I'd love to see more of them. Where'd you find this picture?
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I've noticed you've said "Angel Squad" but I'm talking about AngelBird 1. I'm not sure about making a whole squadron. If you look carfully at the artwork or in the anime, you'll notice that there is only 1 paint scheme for the AngelBirds just like there is for the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds. Obviously, the variants are just custom jobs from the creator. So, once I make one, all I have to do is customize 5 sets of tailwings numbered 1 through 5 to have every AngelBird in the squadron. I do admit that all five side by side would be bad ass.
Valkfan
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Hey Kanata, in case you didn't know, most if not all of the Joon's Patriot VF-1J's had the head/neck mount assembled incorrectly from the factory. That's why the Patriot has the whole Giraffe thing going on. I used to own a few that I eventually customized but while they were still Joon's I detached the head/neck mount and reassembled it correctly. Basically, the spring is put between the neck mount and the head as opposed to inside the neck mount like it was designed to be. Just thought that I'd point it out to ya.
Valkfan
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In the VERY near future, I'll be completed with my AngelBirds custom and will be putting the pictures in the customs section.
Valkfan
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Surely, someone here has a decent Jetfire nosecone sitting in a parts box that they could spare. Anyone?!
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Hello fellow members. I am in need of a fairly mint Jetfire nosecone section to replace a broken one on my WHITE Jetfire. The red paint doesn't have to be perfect but I'd prefer one with only mild paint wear. If you have an extra one in your parts box I would be interested in buying it from you to restore my Jetfire. Thanks.
RJ
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Windcharger is not very posable. His shoulders make his arms stuck to 90 degree
I already provided two simple solutions to this problem HERE.
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By the way, I'm the guy who sent you the large Hergoss wings. I also have the nose section if you're interested.
Below is a picture I believe I found somewhere in this forum but I couldn't find the exact page. Apparently HappyWell is issuing another VF-1S bootleg this spring. Here is is in the new orange box. It looks like the mold hasn't changed but the valk color scheme has.
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Hey Kanata, I wish you luck in finding a boxed Hergoss Walkyrie, yes it's spelled with a W. I have been looking for one as well but have only come across loose damaged ones. Here is a picture I saved from VF1X.com before it went offline. I really miss VF1X.
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Okay, does anyone have a boxed or loose Binaltech Tracks with the hood sticker available? I don't care if the paint's chipped. Thanks.
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Sunstreaker has already joined the ranks of my Autobot forces.
That's a real nice job on the Sunstreaker. However, being an Alternator/Binaltech, shouldn't the eyes be blue? That is unless you are basing this custom on the G1 toy.
Edit: Oh, wait a minute, I see that you've even put red stickers on the shoulders.
I guess it is a G1(toy) Sunstreaker.
RJ
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Hello all. I am currently in need of an Alternator Tracks. I actually have one but the seats are broken, so if anyone has a loose one or one that they've already cannibalized I could use it as long as the seats are intact. Please PM me if you can help me. Thanks in advance.
RJ
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so, only 5 people have spray painted a bootleg primer grey?
I guess I've made this item more common with the two primered $5 bootlegs that I have. Since I've actually changed the heads on mine, I think I'll sell them on eBay as the ULTRA SUPER DUPPER RARE VF-1A 1/55 TAKATOKU MACROSS LOW VISIBILITY VALKYRIE!!!
Wait a minute, he's right, these valkyries ARE made from "high quality plastic"! What was I thinking when I primered, I mean painted them? I just covered a masterpiece with cheap primer!!! -
LOL!!!
"this is the coolest and cleanest color scheme i have ever seen on a bandai style valkyrie, super RARE to find something like this, masterfully done
just see for yourselves in the pictures"
"would look awesome in any collection. the high quality plastic makes it superb"
"Nice huh ? just get it .. it will be a great toy or gift for anyone =)"
"there are 5 of these that i know about, the first 3 sold VERY fast, so if you are interested, stay on the ball.. "
If this seller didn't have a Bandai VE-1 Elintseeker, I would have just blamed this BS on ignorance. But come on, THIS IS A LEMON!!!
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and on the subject of red alternators, behold Swerve
I'll believe it when I see a RED Autobot symbol instead of the PURPLE Autobot symbol in those photos. The head looks fairly legit but the miscolored faction symbol screams Photoshop.
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Yet another angle.