takatoys Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I just got the new 1/60 V2 VF-1S. I have not transformed it yet, but I think it looks perfect in fighter. Until I saw the pilot and the cockpit and was really upset. I hate the pilot and "the hamster pose" and the seat is too forward. Glad the whole nose is detachable so right out of the box I decided to make the modification. Unfortunately parts inside the cockpit were glued; but with patience and pushing back and forth, I could dismantle the whole cockpit. The attachment for the canopy had pins but was also glued. The only way to take it apart was to cut the pins with a very sharp knife. That did not bother me much cos it can be re glued without effort. I did not have to sculpt a new pilot, I had a few redesigned pilots from and old 1/55 project. The pilot fits nice with the seat pushed back. It only needs paint for completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I just got the new 1/60 V2 VF-1S. I have not transformed it yet, but I think it looks perfect in fighter. Until I saw the pilot and the cockpit and was really upset. I hate the pilot and "the hamster pose" and the seat is too forward. Glad the whole nose is detachable so right out of the box I decided to make the modification. Unfortunately parts inside the cockpit were glued; but with patience and pushing back and forth, I could dismantle the whole cockpit. The attachment for the canopy had pins but was also glued. The only way to take it apart was to cut the pins with a very sharp knife. That did not bother me much cos it can be re glued without effort. I did not have to sculpt a new pilot, I had a few redesigned pilots from and old 1/55 project. The pilot fits nice with the seat pushed back. It only needs paint for completion. Cool mod!!! It doesn't bother me enough to change mine though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wonder if Graham will toss your mod Yamato's way. That is the way a cockpit should look. I have resisted the new 1/60 up to this point but the mods are making it more attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 incredible!! I hate too the hamster/disabled pose of the pilot... this will come out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wonder if Graham will toss your mod Yamato's way. That is the way a cockpit should look. I have resisted the new 1/60 up to this point but the mods are making it more attractive. Doubt it. According to Graham this is supposed to be the best of all versions "valkyrie". Nice mod Takatoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Doubt it. According to Graham this is supposed to be the best of all versions "valkyrie". Nice mod Takatoys. Untill next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabloM Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 since you have detached the interior of the cockpit, why don't you just add another seat and make it a 2 seater... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Please let me quote :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 when you have the pilot all painted & finished can you share your pictures with us, would love to see how it turns out!! Looks amazing so far, Will you take a swing at making more of these?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ok, I painted the pilot and the result is evident. Now everything looks perfect. This is my favorite toy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 sweet mod! Now roy doesn't look like some 80 year old grandma who for to wear her glasses at the wheel of a car she can barely drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 sweet mod! Now roy doesn't look like some 80 year old grandma who for to wear her glasses at the wheel of a car she can barely drive. Yeah...that does look REALLY good! GREAT WORK Takatoys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carzooyah Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Yep, that certainly looks more like it Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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