GRAND CANNON Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Silly question... Other than having a few 1/100 Tak Valks from years past.......I'm now getting sucked into the black hole known as Yamato Valkyries! Due to the number of variations available and those other types to come, I think I want to get my first 1/60 (or 1/72) in the near future, but would like to know from those who own....what is the breakdown of plastic/die-cast content? I would love to actually hold one before a purchase, but that is out of the question, unfortunately. Could someone share info (or a previous post/site) on what parts are made of what? This would be a huge help...................trying to get the "feel" without the feel. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Guppy just took a picture of a "naked" Valk. He is making a custom and took out all the paint. There you will see the Diecast and ABS content of the toy. Guuuuuuuupy??? Are you there? POST THE PIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 hehe! Sorry!! I keep forgetting to take the camera home from work. I have a LONG day today so I will take a pic and post it tomorrow. (about 24 hours from now) I've got half a mind to leave it the way it is! It kinda looks cool! But anyway to answer your question, all of the legs (not including the feet, landing doors and intakes, ie the hips) are diecast. Inside the chest there are two diecast parts as well, so the toy has a nice weight to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechafan Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 (edited) Graham and Shawn have plenty of pictures here. http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/toys/_...toys_yamato.htm Edited October 28, 2003 by Mechafan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 hehe! Sorry!! I keep forgetting to take the camera home from work. I have a LONG day today so I will take a pic and post it tomorrow. (about 24 hours from now)I've got half a mind to leave it the way it is! It kinda looks cool! LAZY AS ALLWAYS. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAND CANNON Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Thanks to all for all of your help. I believe I've learned the following: But anyway to answer your question, all of the legs (not including the feet, landing doors and intakes, ie the hips) are diecast. Inside the chest there are two diecast parts as well, so the toy has a nice weight to it. There's no diecast above the thighs, other than inner-chest pieces, but the actual main fuselage, nose and wings do not contain any and... LAZY AS ALLWAYS Sebastian thinks Guppy is lazy..............as always. That sum it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 LOL! You are very right... except for me being lazy! I will post a pic in a few hours, I swear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_e Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 (edited) LOL! You are very right... except for me being lazy!  I will post a pic in a few hours, I swear! Seems more than a few hours have passed. Living up to that lazy reputation, eh? j/k Edit: Becuz Eye kant spel Edited October 31, 2003 by mister_e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Yes.. OK I admit it! Thanks for the reminder - I'll take the camera home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Did I ever told you guys Guppy was a LAZY Aussie ??? You see... I never tell lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAND CANNON Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 Did I ever told you guys Guppy was a LAZY Aussie ??? OOOOOHH.........this gets better and better!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 Oh man.. I forgot the camera! pics on Monday, I... uhh, promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAND CANNON Posted November 1, 2003 Author Share Posted November 1, 2003 This is like a bad sitcom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 lol.. I finally posted the pics! Now everyone stop calling me lazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draykov Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 If you haven't seen these pics in the Naked Yammie thread yet, this should clear up the plastic/metal content issue a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 (edited) Ohh, straight from the factory... What did you use to get all the paint off? Another thing about the 1/60 is that it's pretty durable. I've had both my VF-1S and VF-1A tan fall off my desk more times than I can count and the most that's happed was the wing swinging, a missle unit or two comming off, and it ending up in some weird pose/laying in a heap on the floor. My only realy gripe is the hip joints can be a bit loose. Edited November 8, 2003 by Druna Skass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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