Druna Skass Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 One thing I don't understand.... do fans really like the VF1R? It would actualy look cool it they'd left the A's square camara eye, make it look like a custom job A. But that hexagonial eye, ugh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 And wasn't it like made out of paper? A few shoots was enough to destroy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 And wasn't it like made out of paper? A few shoots was enough to destroy it? I never used it, the face was just too ugly for me to stand. But yeah it has hardly any armor, I bet a Mitsubishi Zero fighter could take more punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Actually, I don't mind the YF-1R all that much. It's cool, in a freakish mecha-fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 I used it alot. never had any problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Leader Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Well....there is another Valkyrie MPC on the way. Jack Archer in Wolf Squadron colors.....not sure if this will be a VF-1R or not. I dont think Im gonna rush to get this......just a hunch. I see this pic is posted at rt.com, but where was the press announcement or was this a joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Border Red Devil Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 I see this pic is posted at rt.com, but where was the press announcement or was this a joke? As far as I know...no official announcement yet. I asked and someone answered. That is also how I found out about the maroon color scheme....which is from Robotech #0. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 meh. the VF-1R is overrated. I thought it was ugly as a Superunposable and even more so in BC. Even worse with FPs or the GBP armor. <_< I wouldn't mind it if it was in the "Wolf" colorsheme, the grey one. But not a -1R. Vostok 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellohikaru Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Any good pics of the paint job? This should give you an idea.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 It was more of a crimson red, but yeah that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkobot Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Thanks. Now as for VF-1A vs VF-1R, is the only difference the head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 The only visual difference is the head. Battlecry does give each model of VF-1 to make them different though, the A is average, D has more armor but less missiles, J has less armor but more missiles and maneuverability, S is much fastest and maneuverability but trades even more armor and the VF-1R is the fastest and most maneuverability of all, but trades much more armor for it. Cyc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Here is a pic that was linked to in toys forum. Only 5000 pcs in Dec. For an abombination of the VF-1, it doesn't look that bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I admit the color scheme is pretty nice, but that head... <_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Border Red Devil Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I'll probably shoot myself later for admitting this....but it doesn't look too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 It is OK. Never had time to complete BC but I heard about it. If you ask me, I am not buying any more MPCs. Once I saw the 1/48s, I have been kicking myself for buying the 1/60 yammies and MPCs. I thought no one else would make em. Boy was I wrong! <_< I think i will keep the MPCs I have (and I have all 5 with the 3 FPs and dups of Max, Max FP, Rick, and Ben.) for now but I will not add to it until the Alphas come out. Thank go do for ebay since I never pay for the MSRP except for Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I admit the color scheme is pretty nice, but that head... its low vis.... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkillingsworth Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 That does look kinda neat. I'm all for different VF-1 variants with new color schemes. Makes it a little more interesting. Wonder if they'll release anything else? GPB armor would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jin_Kune_Do Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I know im gonna get flamed for this...but i think the VF-1R is cool, i wouldnt mind seing it as a 1/48 Yeah so shoot me...i think its cool, and the chances of Yamato making one like that is NADA, so il kepp it at that. -Jin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 It was more of a crimson red, but yeah that's it. feh, it's close enough for government work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxoChu Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Actually, HG/RT.com keeps stating it as a *YF-1R,* and RT.com's got a piece about it. Also, I have the YF-1R Super Poseable. It's okay, but its colors (dark brown) are anything but low-viz... unless it's uber-overcast. It's makes the CF's brown look real bright. According to HG (*snickersnicker*), the 1R is supposed to be upgrade the 1A and 1J. The center head laser is supposedly an pulse autocannon for downing incoming missiles??? For a head unit placed weapon, that just doesn't seem plausible... right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Actually, it's about as plausible as the use of the head/turret lasers according to official Macross info. (Isn't that what Roy uses to down some incoming missiles in M0?) I don't know why they had to say it's a "pulse autocannon", though (whatever the heck that is)--I guess it's to justify the "innovative" 3-horned look. The ability to automatically target incoming missiles is pretty reasonable even by old real-world tech standards--it's similar to the radar-controlled point defense weaponry on American warships (the Phalanx). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechafan Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 So I see the YF-1R is comfirmed. The color is nice but I will have to wait to see the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladic Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 that new MPC is very nice looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocco_77 Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I think it's pretty neat looking. Plus it is a different VF-1. I'll probably pick one up if I can find a good price on it. I like the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxoChu Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I don't know why they had to say it's a "pulse autocannon", though (whatever the heck that is)--I guess it's to justify the "innovative" 3-horned look. The ability to automatically target incoming missiles is pretty reasonable even by old real-world tech standards--it's similar to the radar-controlled point defense weaponry on American warships (the Phalanx). I see your point about the auto-targeting capabilities, ewilen, but considering that autocannon's more or less a stronger -1A head laser with the same range of motion wouldn't it hamper the head unit? Example: Missiles incoming from 3 o'clock, but you need the head unit to focus 11 or even 12 o'clock. How do you deal with both? Prolly answered my own question with that, but you see what I mean, ne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muswp1 Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 It's an OK mech, although I wish Toynami would: 1) move the nose gear back so that it's not under the radome 2) move the outboard missle pylons a little farther in 3) make the nose cone more narrower and more pointed (similar to the 1/48) I might get it if Toynami releases FAST Packs for it (I can't see why they wouldn't do it) I really do think the red/white/black scheme is far better than the altered CF scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I don't know why they had to say it's a "pulse autocannon", though (whatever the heck that is)--I guess it's to justify the "innovative" 3-horned look. The ability to automatically target incoming missiles is pretty reasonable even by old real-world tech standards--it's similar to the radar-controlled point defense weaponry on American warships (the Phalanx). I see your point about the auto-targeting capabilities, ewilen, but considering that autocannon's more or less a stronger -1A head laser with the same range of motion wouldn't it hamper the head unit? Example: Missiles incoming from 3 o'clock, but you need the head unit to focus 11 or even 12 o'clock. How do you deal with both? Prolly answered my own question with that, but you see what I mean, ne? Yup, you're right that if they're going to justify the additional head weapon by saying it provides a capability that's not in the existing "light lasers", and furthermore if it's supposed to be completely autonomous--which is what they imply--it doesn't make sense for it to have the same range of motion as the "light lasers". Because, as you say, if the pilot is trying to do something with the lasers/head sensors, he'll either have to disengage the automatic antimissile gun, or risk being interrupted. The autocannon should be on a ball joint mount (or the equivalent--a combination turntable/pivot). So you've convinced me that HG is dumb, again. Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladic Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Close ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebhead Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I admit the color scheme is pretty nice, but that head... its low vis.... well, to be fair the scheme was out long before Yamato's low-viz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Jenius Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Man, that thing looks cool. I may end up getting na MPC afterall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechwarrior Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Actually, HG/RT.com keeps stating it as a *YF-1R,* and RT.com's got a piece about it. Also, I have the YF-1R Super Poseable. It's okay, but its colors (dark brown) are anything but low-viz... unless it's uber-overcast. It's makes the CF's brown look real bright.According to HG (*snickersnicker*), the 1R is supposed to be upgrade the 1A and 1J. The center head laser is supposedly an pulse autocannon for downing incoming missiles??? For a head unit placed weapon, that just doesn't seem plausible... right? It may be as plausible as a plane that transforms too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaseldancer Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 It's definately unique looking. If I find it cheap enough, I may pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Pretty cool, as mecha go. And I have yet to see ANY toy that comes close to beating the MPC in represeting Guardian mode. That YF pic just clinched it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Now we need a Max VF-1A, a VF-1D, spine picture should be Rick in his Racer flight suit, and a VF-1A Izzy scheme that would be really neat! I'm diffently gonna buy this since I got all five MPC's now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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