funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Has anyone noticed their SV-51's (in fighter mode) gun magazine not sitting completely centered when positioned between the two halves of the fighter/legs? I think I have my four tabs lined up correctly. I can lock one side perfectly into place, but can't tell if the other side is sitting properly. Anyway, it looks a little off. Is it just me, or is it a minor design issue? I noticed the head spike also is not completely centered either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAD Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I don't use the tabs to hold the gunpod in... With a bit of fiddling/pushing, the gunpod can be made to sit perfectly centered. The magazines have to be securely locked together, in order to fit in the leg cavities correctly. I haven't really had a problem with the head-spike, I usually just tweak the head until everything lines up. ~Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sh002 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 caught up with all the macross figures so far. skipping the 25ths. now waiting for the nora and 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) Here's a couple of pics of my SV-51 with some of my other VF's for comparison. Enjoy. Edited September 28, 2007 by Dante74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) great comparison pics Dante!!! Thankyou! Now i have to work out how the hell am i going to fit Nora plus the stand in my display cabinent. Edited September 28, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) May I suggest the launching position. It takes up very little space that way and looks pretty cool IMO. *EDIT* All you need to complete the pose is a little 1/60 Nora figure showing her boobies to passers-by. Edited September 28, 2007 by Dante74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 lol, should be interesting the little figure they do up for her. Yeah, but it's very tall standing up, i just hope my cabinent is tall enough. I am already running out of space fast, and considering getting a separate smaller cabinent for my YF-21 multiples when they come around.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I know this is a tad off-topic, but Dante, can you tell me if the Shin VF-0A is floppy in fighter mode like the Roy 0S? -Kyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiriK Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 nice 1/60 scale comparison pics dante! can't wait to get mine so i can size up everything too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Wow the Ivanov is really big... and this post too. Will go this one to the hall of the super topics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s001 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Man I'm not a very big fan of this valk but the toy reaaaally kick a%s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I know this is a tad off-topic, but Dante, can you tell me if the Shin VF-0A is floppy in fighter mode like the Roy 0S? -Kyp If your worried about the arms hanging low, then I can tell you they're fine, but that might be do to the facts that I haven't transformed it yet. Also, it doesn't seem to have the broken back syndrome that my VF-0S has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 (edited) Is it just me or doesn't the Ivanoff insignia behind the cockpit not "POP" enough? In Zero that sucker was RED! On the Yamato it's kinds understaed. I would love a decal that was RED as all get out for back there. Edited September 29, 2007 by sqidd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Is it just me or doesn't the Ivanoff insignia behind the cockpit not "POP" enough? In Aero that sucker was RED! On the Yamato it's kinds understaed. I would love a decal that was RED as all get out for back there. It's not you The skull is there but it's too dark to make any contrast. Could have been lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 If your worried about the arms hanging low, then I can tell you they're fine, but that might be do to the facts that I haven't transformed it yet. Also, it doesn't seem to have the broken back syndrome that my VF-0S has. So in other words, it doesn't have the floppy fuselage in fighter mode? Great to know, thanks! -Kyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holytoledo69 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Just opened and transformed mine today. Its great in all three modes. I just wished they used racheted joints on the hips and shoulders... Still, it stands and holds poses better than the YF-19. (hated the non-locking torso on the 19) Its yamato's best work yet (in my opinion) so far. NO QC problems on mine ( no stress marks, no dreaded left left hinges etc) The wings dont seem to flop like people say (though a just little bit with all its accessories on in jet mode) even when held upside down. The stand is a plus but it isnt really needed for posing. I like it... Its tall, dark, spindly, imposing and looks just plain evil!! Definitely Toy of the year. (and worth sleeping on the couch on for a week lol!) the instructions are a little vague. I suggest you study them thoroughly so parts are locked tight. I had problems with the arms initially but after looking the instructions carefully its tighter than a drum!!! I dont envy Graham at all in doing a review on this. Its going to take alot of words and pics to explain how all things fit and lock together. Though this would of been solved easily if Yamato included english translations. Anyways, get yours now before theyre all gone. Its definitely a guilt-free purchase and worth every penny!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I went ahead and bit the proverbial bullet and bought a second one. My first one is great - but I accidentaly cracked the wing hing that flips down over the shoulders when you TF it into battloid mode. It was my stupid mistake - I thought it would go lower for for some really stupid reason applied excessive force even though I KNOW I'm not supposed to do that. It didn't break off or anything - but the plastice that is "wrapped" around the metal bar is cracked and there is a stress mark and I'm afraid it'll fall apart one day. Prefer to have another one - now that I know how it transforms I won't make the same mistake twice! VFTF1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Whats the bet Nora's early birdy pre-order pops up in the next 2 days when HLJ.com come back from their training seminar? Lets hope their training seminar improves their processing time. I hope it's still coming out this year. Edited October 1, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 After a month of repeated transformations my SV-51 is holding pretty strong!!!! It hasn't developed any cracks or stress marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 So in other words, it doesn't have the floppy fuselage in fighter mode? Great to know, thanks! -Kyp Unfortunately, mine definitely suffers from this droppy problem - its fine if you have the landing gears deployed and have it sit on the ground - the weight of the plane corrects the drop, but if you lift it off the ground, the forward fuselage droops at the top of the heatshield joint. (most suffer from this I believe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Mines still ok as well. i found while the wings will buckle if u gold the jet upside down, they are fine usually. i sitll cant put the outer pods on the wings, and to be honest I have neevr attcahed the boosters, but im happy with my purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 You do know how to attach the boosters, yes? It's very nifty - you must go under the wing where the small plastic rectangle is plugged and use the booster plugs to de-plug the rectangle, revealing plug holes on the top of the wing and then attach the boosters (and not loose the rectangles!) Putting the outer pods on the wings is a bit tricky - but just be patient - they do attach with minimal force - well - no force - just a gentle nudge. Ivanov is complicated to write about... VFTF1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Oh yeah i know how to attach them. i just dont like the look that much. Nothing wring with em, just personal choice The wing hardports on mine dont seem to like the pods in the outer slots. the 4 inner ones are fine, but the outer right 9i think) wont attcah at the front. I even tried shaving it down a bit to no success. But ah well, looks fine without em, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 For my part - here's my problem: There are two small metal "light swtiches" under each wing used to slide thin metal bars into the wing tips to hold them in place or (if you turn the "light switch" off), the wing tips are mobile... Well the problem is that on one of the wings the light swtich only locks in half way - the thin metal bars won't fully enter the two holes protruding from the edge of the wing tip because - I suspect - the holes are not drilled deep enough. How do I dig the holes deeper without breaking/fracturing the wing tip? VFTF1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 For my part - here's my problem: There are two small metal "light swtiches" under each wing used to slide thin metal bars into the wing tips to hold them in place or (if you turn the "light switch" off), the wing tips are mobile... Well the problem is that on one of the wings the light swtich only locks in half way - the thin metal bars won't fully enter the two holes protruding from the edge of the wing tip because - I suspect - the holes are not drilled deep enough. How do I dig the holes deeper without breaking/fracturing the wing tip? VFTF1 Pretty simple actually. If you have a pin vise (a pen sized manual drill) and the correct bit, all you have to do is simply drill it out. Just go to your local hobby shop and ask where they keep the pin vises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Pretty simple actually. If you have a pin vise (a pen sized manual drill) and the correct bit, all you have to do is simply drill it out. Just go to your local hobby shop and ask where they keep the pin vises. That's what I did too, the problem isn't that the peg is too big but rather the whole isn't wide enough for the peg. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I don't think I have a local hobby shop. But I guess it wouldn't hurt to try and prove myself wrong on this count... hmm... VFTF1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 mine did that too, but what u guys suggest is a good idea.... Never really bothered me since the wings stay up anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Mine's generally ok. Only thing i am annoyed with is the right armpit joint that doesn't lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I still haven't really learned HOW to lock t he arm pits. With my second Ivanov coming - I want to be a master at his transformation. Geez - this guy is more complicated than MP Megatron because with MP Megatron there's intuition to go on - I guess there's a certain aesthetic to TFs that you know how it's supposed to end up looking... whereas Macross is really DIFFERENT and I just am not accustomed to the aesthetic so I can't use instinct and wiggly my way through things... So how do I get the armpits to lock exactly? Mind you - I'm the guy who only recently discovered that his VF-1J super stealth version had a thingy-ma-bobbly with which to lock the backpack and that that wierd chair thing with the super parts served to secure the backpack further (I have yet to use either method but will try next time around) Oh - and I pre-ordered three Stands on HLJ - anybody have these? These are the DYRL version ones and supposedly work with the 1/48s? The only 1/60 leg-popper I have is the Elintseeker - whose chest is a pain in the butt to TF.... I know those guys fit well into the DYRL stands - but the 1/48s do too? And will my YF-19 fit into one? VFTF1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 These are the DYRL version ones and supposedly work with the 1/48s? The Yamato stands work great with 1/48s... I think Ivanov is the only thing they don't work with. I actually took a bunch of pics to do a full review... might take me quite some time to get it up and by then you'll already be playing with yours. As a matter of fact, I think I said I'd have the Launch Arm stand review up about this time last year! Blame Yamato for all the new releases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Go Go Gadget HLJ Processing!! Go HLJ Go! I just put money on my credit card and want HLJ to hurry up and charge my second Ivanov & Woodland VF1A before I spend the money on there on booze, women and pizza! Hurry HLJ! Huuurry!!! VFTF1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Who can post some photos of the Nora Type that are official yamato photos? I just saw this one on an ebay auction but it is so small. Does anyone have a bigger version of it or similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Here's a link to Yamato's site with new pics. Click on the Photozoomer link to check them out. Good news, the missile pods and missiles are not black but the correct color. and here's a little preview. Looks like Nora does have boobies. hehe...boobies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raygne Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Damn, I swore I wouldn't get this one but that pic just made my mind up for me. It looks so much better than I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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