mechaninac Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 32 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Why do some people call this the VF-19 Advanced when it is called the VF-19 Advance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 34 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Why do some people call this the VF-19 Advanced when it is called the VF-19 Advance? Not sure if you're trolling, but in the real world we have had the YF-22 and YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighters. For those members who are familiar with the real world jets, I think it's easy to equivocate or conflate Advance with Advanced, especially since this toy is a modified version of Isamu's YF-19. At least, I know I make that common mistake myself. Anyway, now that I've completely bored everyone with an explanation, I'll go back to enjoying the VF-19 Advance(d). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 No I was just going by the name that was given for the toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Has anybody else's mid-strut hinge on the front landing gear become so loose that it folds at even the slightest movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Graham said: Has anybody else's mid-strut hinge on the front landing gear become so loose that it folds at even the slightest movement. I had that issue. fixed it by using thinned-down future and coating the joint. Edited July 12, 2017 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorindor Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 9 hours ago, Chronocidal said: I like tampo prints when they enhance the look of the valk, and are accurate, but Bandai did go overboard with this one. It's a combination of two things really. First, the markings themselves are huge, much larger than even the 1/48 scale Hasegawa YF-19 decals, so they stand out far more than they should. The second thing is a side-effect of the first: they're all entirely readable. That wouldn't be bad if the markings actually made sense, but I'm thinking Bandai didn't really care what text was printed where as long as it looks good on a shelf. This and the huge gaps everywhere and visible tabs were what made the VF-19 ADVANCE one of the biggest dissapointments in my collection. 7 hours ago, sh9000 said: Why do some people call this the VF-19 Advanced when it is called the VF-19 Advance? Probably the same reasons for why some call call the Sv-262 "Drakken" or "Draaken", or why the Lilldraken is called Lil'Draken. Ignorance, laziness or in some cases dyslexia, I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 On 7/11/2017 at 10:14 AM, wm cheng said: Yes!!! Beautiful Saburo. It's definitely my favourite VF-19 - you know how satisfied I am with it when I haven't had to carve time out of my too busy schedule to have to detail it up for it to be acceptable in my collection (unlike the 2 weeks I will never get back to get that turd of a Arcadia version to be even acceptable in my eyes). Thanks @wm cheng, can't wait to see your detailed up version. Your valks are always amazing, wish I could photograph them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 6 hours ago, Saburo said: Thanks @wm cheng, can't wait to see your detailed up version. Your valks are always amazing, wish I could photograph them. Well, I love your photos!!! If you're ever in Toronto, just let me know and I'll even dust them for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depthcharge Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Uhg, I need help. I am trying to convert my VF-19 from bot mode to gerwalk/fighter and I absolutely can not get the hip swing mechanism to unlock/budge and swing back down. Can anyone offer some tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 5 hours ago, Depthcharge said: Uhg, I need help. I am trying to convert my VF-19 from bot mode to gerwalk/fighter and I absolutely can not get the hip swing mechanism to unlock/budge and swing back down. Can anyone offer some tips? From Bandai's Youtube Channel. Starts at 7:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealJayDee Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hey guys! Any idea if there is a scheduled reissue of this valk??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 No news yet but there's a big show in December (I think) that should give us more clarity on Bandai's plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 They'd be stupid to not re-release but that hasn't stopped Bandai before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Give us a pink one, and other Macross 30 schemes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Bandai should give us Ariel too: And while there at it, they should make the Nothung as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Driver Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Holy Cow! $510 from NY! So glad I picked mine up shortly after it released. After 2 years the only problem I've had is some cracking by the intake due to the stiffness of the hip joints. I actually just went back in and tightened the joint back up, because the legs got all floppy. Now it's back to being like it was out of the box and I'm happy. This is still my favorite of my collection, and I would definitely pick up additional paint schemes. Especially if they did a Low-Vis grey. I'd also love to have that Nothung. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx31 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Looks like the Arcadia 0S and DX VF-19 Advance have been increasing in the last 6 months since I bought mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 This doesn't have to do with the toy per se, but just a PSA. I paid for my re-issued Hasegawa VF-19EF/A (aka the VF-19 Advance) model kit at HLJ. It (and the also limited-edition VT/VE-1 kits) are still available there and at Amiami, so if you want to get any of those, better hop to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks for the gorgeous photos @no3Ljm For those who also want the VF-19 Boosters clips, they are available here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurance Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 On 10/5/2017 at 3:03 PM, no3Ljm said: And while there at it, they should make the Nothung as well. I would kill for a Nothung DX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 7 hours ago, Xigfrid said: Thanks for the gorgeous photos @no3Ljm For those who also want the VF-19 Boosters clips, they are available here. *snips* That's a pretty neat work around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 7 hours ago, Xigfrid said: Thanks for the gorgeous photos @no3Ljm For those who also want the VF-19 Boosters clips, they are available here. You're welcome @Xigfrid! Glad that you liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealJayDee Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 On 5/10/2017 at 3:06 PM, Valkyrie Driver said: Holy Cow! $510 from NY! So glad I picked mine up shortly after it released. After 2 years the only problem I've had is some cracking by the intake due to the stiffness of the hip joints. I actually just went back in and tightened the joint back up, because the legs got all floppy. Now it's back to being like it was out of the box and I'm happy. This is still my favorite of my collection, and I would definitely pick up additional paint schemes. Especially if they did a Low-Vis grey. I'd also love to have that Nothung. Oooh be careful with those cracks. Mine broke exactly at the right intake because of the stress at that particular point. It is strange bandai chose soft plastic for a piece that is that thin and is key to keep the leg attached. I was able to fix it but it was very tricky because in fighter the tolerances are zero. If not aligned properly leg, wing, lower and upper intake will never fit. Carefully Apply a thin layer of super glue so carcks dont get bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Driver Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 On 12/13/2017 at 1:19 PM, RealJayDee said: Oooh be careful with those cracks. Mine broke exactly at the right intake because of the stress at that particular point. It is strange bandai chose soft plastic for a piece that is that thin and is key to keep the leg attached. I was able to fix it but it was very tricky because in fighter the tolerances are zero. If not aligned properly leg, wing, lower and upper intake will never fit. Carefully Apply a thin layer of super glue so carcks dont get bigger. I used a wire to apply some CA glue to the inside of the cracks and pressed them back together as well as applying some glue to the surface, front and back. I also have trained myself to grasp the intake when I want to rotate the hip to prevent further cracking. My hope is that when Bandai actually releases their YF-19. they have replaced the intake pieces with diecast metal, so that problem is no longer an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Of_Tetris Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 So uh. I feel kind of dumb, because I've owned my VF-19 Advance for over a year and I've transformed it several times already. But, uh, the gun points slightly downward in fighter mode. Is there any moving part on the gun pod so that it points more straight in fighter mode? Is there an add-on part that holds the gun pod more straight? Or is the gun pod simply a piece with no moving parts, and it's supposed to point slightly downward in fighter mode? I feel odd reviving an old thread, but I don't have a Bandai YF-19, so I didn't want to post this in that thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Lord_Of_Tetris said: So uh. I feel kind of dumb, because I've owned my VF-19 Advance for over a year and I've transformed it several times already. But, uh, the gun points slightly downward in fighter mode. Is there any moving part on the gun pod so that it points more straight in fighter mode? Is there an add-on part that holds the gun pod more straight? Or is the gun pod simply a piece with no moving parts, and it's supposed to point slightly downward in fighter mode? I feel odd reviving an old thread, but I don't have a Bandai YF-19, so I didn't want to post this in that thread. Did you bend the gun? It's actually bendable at the stock, you know. Once "bent", it should be relatively parallel with the arms/underside. Edited October 3, 2018 by treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Of_Tetris Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 7 minutes ago, treatment said: Did you bend the gun? It's actually bendable at the stock, you know. Once "bent", it should be relatively parallel with the arms/underside. It's official. I'm dumb. I've had the toy for YEARS and never knew about that. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, Lord_Of_Tetris said: It's official. I'm dumb. I've had the toy for YEARS and never knew about that. Thanks! I'm assuming your manual is still in its original 'taped' plastic sleeve? Or you could just check out @jenius' Anymoon site for review. Anyways, kidding aside, glad it worked out fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielV Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 44 minutes ago, Lord_Of_Tetris said: It's official. I'm dumb. I've had the toy for YEARS and never knew about that. Thanks! Don't feel bad. It was only in the recent YF-19 thread that I realized that during transformation to battloid the legs were supposed to be rotated upward and locked a bit higher up before folding back down. I had seen those little depressor tabs there at the hips and wondered what they were for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Of_Tetris Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 2 hours ago, GabrielV said: Don't feel bad. It was only in the recent YF-19 thread that I realized that during transformation to battloid the legs were supposed to be rotated upward and locked a bit higher up before folding back down. I had seen those little depressor tabs there at the hips and wondered what they were for. Uh. What depressor tabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: I'm assuming your manual is still in its original 'taped' plastic sleeve? Or you could just check out @jenius' Anymoon site for review. Anyways, kidding aside, glad it worked out fine. I'm working diligently on an update to that review and the new version will include scans of both the VF-19Advance and DX YF-19 instructions as well... for those of you that want to leave the instructions in sealed baggies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Lord_Of_Tetris said: Uh. What depressor tabs? It's the tabs that you need to press so you can rotate the hip joint and make the hip higher for Battroid. Hit play since I marked the video where it needs to start. 17 minutes ago, jenius said: I'm working diligently on an update to that review and the new version will include scans of both the VF-19Advance and DX YF-19 instructions as well... for those of you that want to leave the instructions in sealed baggies Salute sir for your never-ending contributions! Edited October 3, 2018 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Anybody wants one, Nippon-Yasan has it in stock for ¥49,400. Oof. https://www.nippon-yasan.com/10446-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-19-advance.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saviant Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Dang and I only paid 24k for mine in October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Bandai Tamashii DX Chogokin VF-19 Advanced quick snap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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