Scream Man Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 And because you don't want to pose yours like that it means a locking mechanism isn't needed for anyone else either? Battroid mode should be tight, and you should be able to move it around without having to push the chest back together or doing a "little work" to keep it looking like it's supposed to. Ive never really had mine come apart. At least i dont recall it every being a problem when i play with it. Maybe Im just remembering wrong. Im not sayign a lock is a terrible idea. But they didnt add it, and are unlikely too now, so why worry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mancini Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Ive never really had mine come apart. At least i dont recall it every being a problem when i play with it. Maybe Im just remembering wrong. Im not sayign a lock is a terrible idea. But they didnt add it, and are unlikely too now, so why worry? Maybe you don't handle yours very much. Are you a transform once, and pose on a shelf kind of guy? You said yourself you have no desire to pose yours the way Ruskii did, which (no offense) means you hardly count as an appropriate beta tester. The YF-19 should be designed to function in a way that it can be handled in a full range of motion. You should be able to lay it on it's stomach, on it's back, make it do a flip in the air if your heart desires, and it should stay locked together and feel solid. Watch Graham's transformation video. The chest pops apart with in the first minute of the video as soon as he touches the hands, arms, and shoulders, and he's holding it completely vertical. Don't get me wrong, I love Yamato's YF-19. I think it's 99% a work of genius, but the fact that there is no chest lock has driven me nuts since day one. It's a major oversight IMO. There should be one in Gerwalk too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I agree that Gerwalk mode should have chest locking. The lack of it in Battroid mode doesn't bother me at all though. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I agree with graham, gerwalk is the only mode that I really mind not having a lock. Battroid doesn't bother me nearly as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Know whats really sad... after about 5 or more transformation cycles, i have still yet to pose it in Gerwalk! >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 That might be because it's fugly!! blegh! yuk! About the chest not locking; It's not that I have a problem with a non locking chest in Gerwalk or Battroid or whatever. I just find it irritating that during transformation, it'll keep falling apart because the chest doesn't click into place. I can't move on the next part of the transformation process, because I'm constantly trying to keep the chest from unfolding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 That might be because it's fugly!! blegh! yuk! About the chest not locking; It's not that I have a problem with a non locking chest in Gerwalk or Battroid or whatever. I just find it irritating that during transformation, it'll keep falling apart because the chest doesn't click into place. I can't move on the next part of the transformation process, because I'm constantly trying to keep the chest from unfolding. which is why it needs one. don't miss understand its a great figure but it would been even better with a lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mancini Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 That might be because it's fugly!! blegh! yuk! Grrrr! Alpha One's G mode owns. Gerwalk gets no love on this message board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I really like Gerwalk on the 19... guess I'm one of the few hmmm....maybe it's time for me to start my modding abilities and try to see if I can get a semi-locking mechanism with some magnets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mancini Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I agree that Gerwalk mode should have chest locking. The lack of it in Battroid mode doesn't bother me at all though. Graham The chest unlocks as soon as you try to bend the elbow in your transformation video. I can't understand how that doesn't bother you at all. Off topic: (I'm starting to suspect the SV-51 doesn't have a torso lock either, which would be a shame. Not a deal breaker by any means, but I'd rather have a torso lock than not have one, that's for sure.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mancini Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I really like Gerwalk on the 19... guess I'm one of the few hmmm....maybe it's time for me to start my modding abilities and try to see if I can get a semi-locking mechanism with some magnets Neat idea. Please post a step by step if it's successful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Grrrr! Alpha One's G mode owns. Gerwalk gets no love on this message board. Well I like the armless or "semi-gerwalk" mode on the 19. the full gerwalk is not bad, but is not my favorite mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 thanks for the nod everyone. i try to have fun with my toys when i can. Hey Gene. Cool mod dude. Wich magnets did you use exactly? this is the place where i bought the magnets. they sell a bunch of shapes but i used the disc ones. thin and small is the way to go. http://www.rare-earth-magnets.com/ this is the original thread with the froppy arm mod for the 1/48.. http://macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?show...t=0&start=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 speaking of the chest lock issue, i thought using magnets for this one as well but there doesn't seem to be enough room for it. but then again, i don't hold my valk upside down so it isn't really a problem. you can always use some funtac/blutac to hold it in place for those kind of poses instead of trying to make an unnessary mod. also, i installed a magnet in the back of battroid mode so now i can holster the gunpod on the side of its back. sorry no pic yet. i'll post it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 boy, arent you a magnet freak like magneto? haha just kiddin. BTW, yeah, that's a nice idea. Why dont yamato just put magnets to lock the upper chest on its place...I mean like powerful magnets like the ones used by DND... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 (edited) Grrrr! Alpha One's G mode owns. Gerwalk gets no love on this message board. Well i never said i didn't like it... far from it! I like it. I love looking at it from the backside. Looks cool. Every single Valk out there has a decent enough Gerwalk pose... if you find the right angle to display it in. VF-1's Gerwalk is king, then VF-0, then the rest. I have forgotten what the VF-11 has for a Gerwalk, i need to watch the movie, or check out my books. I always thought the YF-21's Gerwalk being the less sexy, and the VF-17's as the worst. Half Gerwalk is the best for all Valks!! Edited July 30, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mancini Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Well i never said i didn't like it... far from it! I like it. I love looking at it from the backside. Looks cool. Every single Valk out there has a decent enough Gerwalk pose... if you find the right angle to display it in. VF-1's Gerwalk is king, then VF-0, then the rest. No way. The VF-0 alone is an improvement over the VF-1 in every mode. The VF-1 is king of nothing except for FAST packs. My fav G mode is the SV-51, followed by the YF-19, VF-11, and the VF-0. Gerwalk rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) I don't like the VF-0's gerwalk over the VF-1. as my preference is the VF-1 over Zero anyways (fighter battroid and gerwalk). That's just our different opinions of course. The Valkyrie is king, just unfortunate we don't get to see it in all it's glory in CG as the Zero was. If only they redid the series somehow... like an OVA, that would rock. Seeing the VF-1 used like the Zero was used in Macross Zero... Edited July 31, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 The Zero looks more skeletal than the Valkyrie, in that sense I prefer it. Designing the Zero's intakes though, so that it collides with the leading edge of the main body of the fighter was a stupid idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Zero S Is my favourite jet in the Macross saga, with the 19 as a close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Ugh, the 19's Gerwalk is wonky, the arms over the wings thing is just silly and it never sits or looks right. I'm on the VF-1 as the winner in the Gerwalk category with the Zero right behind it. My Fold Drive 19 should be coming in this week... sounds like I'll have to take some pictures to justify my opinion <GLEE> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 im not sure when Ill get mine. Assuming it arrives this week, i may get it at birthday party saturday, but possibly not till my actual birthday next week...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I might think about selling my Fold Booster Kit that was bundled with my YF-19, I have 3 spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumdumgai Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I like the YF-19 gerwalk alright, although it does look a bit weird. King of gerwalk for me is the VF-0, VF-4, or VF-11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Roy in his VF-0S gets bonus points for using his Gerwalk to do a back flip kick ala Guile on Ivanov's SV-51... That was pure class. And to think he dies so crappily in DYRL? and even in the series, that was slack. Still, if he never had the Reactive Armor he would have died there and then as well when Ivanov got him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eazy D Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Roy in his VF-0S gets bonus points for using his Gerwalk to do a back flip kick ala Guile on Ivanov's SV-51... That was pure class. And to think he dies so crappily in DYRL? and even in the series, that was slack. Still, if he never had the Reactive Armor he would have died there and then as well when Ivanov got him. The cool thing about Roy is he's still a capable pilot when drunk!!! ala DYRL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I like the YF-19 gerwalk alright, although it does look a bit weird. Me too, My main issue is the wathe chest sits up slightly. thats always bugged me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 The cool thing about Roy is he's still a capable pilot when drunk!!! ala DYRL Just watched the whole MZero just then from start to finish. Roy really goes off. He is the master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 You should see him piloting when he's sober Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I don't believe that was captured on film. Perhaps he's not as good? You know... Saki giving him the goods an all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sh002 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 here's to hoping they milk the yf-19 mold and release a 1/60 vf-19a. imagine a 1/60 fire valkyrie or blazer? too bad it won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumdumgai Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I say VF-19A Low Vis with blue nose sensors. Or VF-19A Stealth with red nose sensors. Yeah, the VF-19F/S/kai would all need a complete resculpt to do them. Besides Yamato not having the M7 license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 (edited) Yeah, too bad there aren't any VF-19s in the games. Yamato could dosge the licence prohibition that way and let the rest to us Edited August 4, 2007 by Lonely Soldier Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 (edited) i finally received my 5 sets of Fp for my yf19 army, i'm a little disappointed that their capabilities of attaching towards the valk is kinda weak and makes it more flimsy with the legs attaching to the arms, they tend to easily pop out. Then again it could be due to my modification of taka's shoulders. Perhaps yamato made it with the non-flushed shoulders. Well i haven't tried that yet. Anyone know again what and how many batteries i'm gonna need for this dildo? Oh and surprisingly the yf19 w/ fp combo box is the same size as the yf19 individual set. Edited August 5, 2007 by Kicker773 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowe Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Just go to your local $2 shop and get the LR44 batteries. You need 3. I got 10 batteries for $2AUD Anyone know again what and how many batteries i'm gonna need for this dildo? Oh and surprisingly the yf19 w/ fp combo box is the same size as the yf19 individual set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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