miro79 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 stop teasing us Bandai!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 This seems like a pretty big hint, actually. The thing with the latest release date in that photo is the 25G Tornado parts. So I'm assuming the YF-30 is after that. Also, those G parts really do look like they're drooping badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) Forum regular and SpeakerPODcast co-host SAVE just took this at Satelites booth at Anime Japan this morning ;-) image.jpg the tornados really look too heavy for the wings of the 25G and F the 30 looks cool in fighter. i want to see the 30 in battroid without a display stand. i'm skeptical it can stand on it's own. Edited March 22, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Holy wing sag batman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Maybe that's their solution for the way most of the VF-25 releases have the wings bent upwards? But yeah.. that really does not look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Maybe that's their solution for the way most of the VF-25 releases have the wings bent upwards? That's actually kinda how real wings are designed-----the weight of stuff (engines, weapons) hanging off the wing pulls it down, counteracting the force of lift bending it up. You can never make it totally equal nor at all times---but it helps, and is taken into account when designing in the desired strength/flexibility of the structure. (and thus, a wing which never has to "hold" anything---like on a 727 or DC-9, has to be made thicker/stronger/stiffer, to resist the lift forces from bending it up much--as it can only rely on itself, and not the effect from thousands of pounds of engines or weapons) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) Oh, I know, I just find it funny that it's like they're trying to cover up their ineptitude at making flat wings by making the wing packs droop on purpose to counter it. They've gotten better over time (my VF-25A has pretty much perfectly molded wings), but most of my VF-25s still have the flappy problem. Really though, if they bend them down that far? I don't think I'm going to feel comfortable displaying them. At least the armor packs latch onto the wing gloves, and the wings aren't even inside those, but these look like they'd wind up forcing the wings to remain bent completely opposite their natural shape. (Unless I'm mistaken at how they attach, and the wings don't go into the tornado packs either. I've never looked that closely at them.) Edited March 22, 2014 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Nice! Look forward to more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tochiro Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Here's a couple more from my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukenzero Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 That's glorious!!! Imagine it in Ozma livery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Amazing Tochiro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I could be wrong, wouldn't be surprised to be, but that YF-30 looks remarkably like a production ready, fully decorated, test shot to me... release announcement can't be far off. It's such a pretty bird too. Does anyone know if it'll be a general release or Tamashii exclusive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antibiotictab Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Seems the YF-25 Chogokin was just on the left side of the YF-30, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Man that thing looks damn good. Not a fan of white-ish valks, but may consider this with the amount of black parts/areas on the plane.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I could be wrong, wouldn't be surprised to be, but that YF-30 looks remarkably like a production ready, fully decorated, test shot to me... release announcement can't be far off. It's such a pretty bird too. Does anyone know if it'll be a general release or Tamashii exclusive? Yup, looks like that thing is about ready to go at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vepariga Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 nice spy shots, lookin sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Did anybody happen to get a look at the underside of the wings to see if they still have the hard points on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Nice one Tochiro To be that close, I bet it's pretty hard to stop yourself from touching it! I know I'd be suffering if I was there hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 That's actually kinda how real wings are designed-----the weight of stuff (engines, weapons) hanging off the wing pulls it down, counteracting the force of lift bending it up. You can never make it totally equal nor at all times---but it helps, and is taken into account when designing in the desired strength/flexibility of the structure.(and thus, a wing which never has to "hold" anything---like on a 727 or DC-9, has to be made thicker/stronger/stiffer, to resist the lift forces from bending it up much--as it can only rely on itself, and not the effect from thousands of pounds of engines or weapons) Interesting info David. I never knew that about planes without engines on their wings. The 727 and DC-9 are some of my favorite airplanes. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I'm lovin' what I'm seein'. Any guesses on when these are gonna finally be announced for preorder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Not sure when the YF-30 pre-order opens, but I will be there when it does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tking22 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Meh it looks okay, I told myself I was done with Macross Frontier stuff because I really just don't like Macross Frontier, but this thing looks interesting. If anything I can buy 3 of them then sell them later when Bandai decides they are never ever making this thing ever again, I may keep one if it grows on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Nice pictures Tochiro. The YF-30 looks good enough in Fighter mode, not my favorite Macross Frontier design but it's nice to see something that isn't a YF-29 repaint. * the 25 releases and re-releases get a pass for me 'cause it's my favorite -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I wonder if they'll make any other variants of the YF-30? Tking has brought up an issue of mine (and a silly issue it is, really.) I like to have three of everything to pose in each mode. I don't know if I should jump at three of these or wait to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) ^ I'm pretty much already down for 2. 1 in fighter and 1 in battroid. love the look and paint scheme. I only hope it doesn't end up costing a bajillion dollars and that bandai doesn't screw this up with the qc and engineering also wondering if Bandai will wait for Arcadia's VF-0D goes up for preorder before putting this up - you know fight delta wings with delta wings Edited March 23, 2014 by SaitouSad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 ^ I'm pretty much already down for 2. 1 in fighter and 1 in battroid. love the look and paint scheme. I only hope it doesn't end up costing a bajillion dollars and that bandai doesn't screw this up with the qc and engineering also wondering if Bandai will wait for Arcadia's VF-0D goes up for preorder before putting this up - you know fight delta wings with delta wings Yeah, I was thinking back to the 171 issue too. But then I'd be in for three, I kind of wish I'd gone for three Alto's instead of that broken CF. Hopefully this new, untested, mold will be more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFJ-01A Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Cant wait for the pre-order gates to open. Hopefully I'll be able to get an order in before the 5 minute barrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Cant wait for the pre-order gates to open. Hopefully I'll be able to get an order in before the 5 minute barrier. Sorry, I think you meant 5 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I was looking around online for more photos from this event. It doesn't seem like anybody else knows, or cares, about the Macross stuff on display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukenzero Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Bandai will make us care when they roll out the preorder. I'm hoping it'll be sometime in April/May. But sometimes it's hard to gauge with Bandai. They had the Robot Damashii Kshatriya from Gundam Unicorn on display and it took ages before they announced the release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukenzero Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 New mag pages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehill Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 New mag pages Hope is going to be tamashii exclusive. At least confirm can get it although at higher price for oversea customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 New mag pages Old mag pages. Like 5 months old. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=37897&p=1087524 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 No release date yet ? the best looking VF, since the YF-19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFJ-01A Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Sorry, I think you meant 5 seconds Yeah I meant that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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