JohnMc Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Go a 1/48 scale DYRL Max VF-1A on the way. Couple of questions was 1/60 the only scale that the VF-1S Max was released in [i know there no 48 or 55 scale versions but was there a 72 scale or lower one? Also was Max's TV 1A released in 1/55 scale? Can't seem to find one in that scale. Only 48 and 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson13 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I don't knowthe answers to that but the Newbie thread is a great place to ask the old timers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Go a 1/48 scale DYRL Max VF-1A on the way. Couple of questions was 1/60 the only scale that the VF-1S Max was released in [i know there no 48 or 55 scale versions but was there a 72 scale or lower one? Also was Max's TV 1A released in 1/55 scale? Can't seem to find one in that scale. Only 48 and 60. Maybe I can answer part of it. The 1S max was never released in 1/48 scale. Remembered back then I bought a 1S head off a member here and repainted the arrows with blue to make my custom Max 1S. I believe they dont have TV 1A in 1/55 scale either, but I saw some members did customize them into one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 The Max VF-1S was only released in 1/60 scale (version 2) by Yamato. The Max VF-1A was released in 1/48 (DYRL and limited TV) and 1/60 scale (versions 1 (DYRL) and 2 (DYRL and TV)) by Yamato. The Max VF-1J was released by Takatoku in 1/55 scale, in 1/48 scale and in 1/60 scale (versions 1 and 2) by Yamato. You should check out Jenius' blog at; http://anymoon.com/blog/ for a LOT of history and details on various toy releases. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Bandai reissues included a 1/55 Super Max 1A. There's one on mandrake now for 60$ http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1245806.html And back on topic.... I finally figured out a good way to display boxes without sacrificing a closet! Duh, behind the glass! Just gotta unpack more to fill them in! Edited January 12, 2014 by skullmilitia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Bandai reissues included a 1/55 Super Max 1A. There's one on mandrake now for 60$ http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1245806.html And back on topic.... I finally figured out a good way to display boxes without sacrificing a closet! Duh, behind the glass! *snip* Just gotta unpack more to fill them in! Ah, stand corrected. Nice display. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Bandai reissues included a 1/55 Super Max 1A. There's one on mandrake now for 60$ http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1245806.html And back on topic.... I finally figured out a good way to display boxes without sacrificing a closet! Duh, behind the glass! Just gotta unpack more to fill them in! Wow, you've got yourself a VF-4 Gerwalk going there too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I've been messing around with the VF-4's legs, and the VF-4 has better Gerwalk possibility than the VF-1. There's a hidden joint in the ankle that moves a lot, but it's very very tight, and gives you the idea it might break. In the end it gives a good range, and holds itself up really, really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I've been messing around with the VF-4's legs, and the VF-4 has better Gerwalk possibility than the VF-1. There's a hidden joint in the ankle that moves a lot, but it's very very tight, and gives you the idea it might break. In the end it gives a good range, and holds itself up really, really well. Looking good. Fill those cases up and snap more pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) I went to Ikea yesterday to get another Detolf because I can't even fit all my 1/60's inside the display cases anymore, but they were out and weren't getting more until April. Grrrr... So I decided to at least get some lighting. Got some of the Dioder light strips... what a let down that was. I tried setting it up when I got home and found that the cables for the light strips are less than half the length that they used to be. You can't use them to properly light up the Detolf display cases anymore because the cables are no longer long enough to reach all the shelves. I tried instead using one unit to light the top shelf, and then another to light the third shelf down. This is not in final state as I need to decide if I want to keep it like this and if so, try to manage the cords a bit better. Edited January 13, 2014 by MacrossJunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I've been messing around with the VF-4's legs, and the VF-4 has better Gerwalk possibility than the VF-1. There's a hidden joint in the ankle that moves a lot, but it's very very tight, and gives you the idea it might break. In the end it gives a good range, and holds itself up really, really well. I know, I wish they used that ankle in the 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 MJ I just noticed the little name plates on your display. I love it, makes your display like museum exhibits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I went to Ikea yesterday to get another Detolf because I can't even fit all my 1/60's inside the display cases anymore, but they were out and weren't getting more until April. Grrrr... So I decided to at least get some lighting. Got some of the Dioder light strips... what a let down that was. I tried setting it up when I got home and found that the cables for the light strips are less than half the length that they used to be. You can't use them to properly light up the Detolf display cases anymore because the cables are no longer long enough to reach all the shelves. I tried instead using one unit to light the top shelf, and then another to light the third shelf down. This is not in final state as I need to decide if I want to keep it like this and if so, try to manage the cords a bit better. What kind of wire did you use for that hanging effect? that's a nice way to maximize vert. space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Great display with nice dynamic poses MacrossJunkie! I like how each section is from one particular series and not all mixed up. The only thing I don't like is that your awesome SDF-1 is way up there, should be right smack in the middle of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) MJ I just noticed the little name plates on your display. I love it, makes your display like museum exhibits. Thanks. I figured it helped to emphasize that they were display pieces rather than merely a collection of toys. I have to make some new ones for my more recent purchases still. What kind of wire did you use for that hanging effect? that's a nice way to maximize vert. space. I used clear monofilament fishing wire. Great display with nice dynamic poses MacrossJunkie! I like how each section is from one particular series and not all mixed up. The only thing I don't like is that your awesome SDF-1 is way up there, should be right smack in the middle of everything. Yeah... it won't fit. At least not without displacing 2 or three other things. Maybe when I am able to get another case. Edited January 13, 2014 by MacrossJunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Are you just looping them through areas you can find on the valk or is their a specific trick that you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I tie two pieces of line to the horizontal metal rods that hold up the glass shelves and place the valk on top of the two lines. I can tighten up or gain more slack by sliding the ends further to the front or more to the back. The filament is rated to hold 60lbs also so I have no worries about it holding up the weight of a valkyrie. Here are a couple closeups. There's no looping the lines through anything. I can just pick them up or put them back very easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyD Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 That's really smart. I need to try that idea out myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Ah that's very elegant. I'll be heading to the pro shop at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_spike Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 That is the most amazingly displayed Macross collection I have ever seen. You need another cabinet for your Konig Monster! I wouldn't be able to resist giving it it's own shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I tie two pieces of line to the horizontal metal rods that hold up the glass shelves and place the valk on top of the two lines. I can tighten up or gain more slack by sliding the ends further to the front or more to the back. The filament is rated to hold 60lbs also so I have no worries about it holding up the weight of a valkyrie. Here are a couple closeups. There's no looping the lines through anything. I can just pick them up or put them back very easily. DSC_5534.jpg DSC_5535.jpg That's clever! I've been considering experimenting with something like fishing line to float valks in my own cabinets. This seems like a much better way to do it than what I had in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mechapilot77 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I tie two pieces of line to the horizontal metal rods that hold up the glass shelves and place the valk on top of the two lines. I can tighten up or gain more slack by sliding the ends further to the front or more to the back. The filament is rated to hold 60lbs also so I have no worries about it holding up the weight of a valkyrie. Here are a couple closeups. There's no looping the lines through anything. I can just pick them up or put them back very easily. DSC_5534.jpg DSC_5535.jpg always wondered if that would work....guess i don't need to wonder anymore. off to amazon i go for some fishing line.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson13 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Every Macross item MJ touches just seems to turn to gold. Great display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 that is one big ass Grendizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 A general mix of mostly old and new Macross collectibles........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 that is one big ass Grendizer Damn! indeed it is! impressive is that an F1 Alonso Renault helmet I see? can't really tell. Big ass collection of everything jvmacross, awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I picked up some 20lb 20 yard fishing wire for 5 bucks. Gonna see how it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I picked up some 20lb 20 yard fishing wire for 5 bucks. Gonna see how it works Should be fine. The kind I used was overkill. This is what I used - Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Custom Spool I did it the hard way and tied the knots without taking any of the shelves or items off (too lazy to even though it made more work in the end). That required some patience and dexterous fingers. If you don't want to be dumb like me, I would suggest taking the shelves off to have an easier time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Yeah I'm trying to figure out how to tie it and how much length to use. Might wait and work on it this weekend I got some of this at a local outdoor shop. http://www.amazon.com/Rio-Powerflex-Tippet-Standard-Spool/dp/B001A45CLC/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1389930180&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=rio+trippet It was the thinnest and clearest in the shop with the highest strength. Edited January 17, 2014 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 So my next purchase will be a detolf shelf and a roll of fishing wire. My Valks will now be set free from their carton/plastic prison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just a thought. Do you guys think fishing lines would eat into the plastic / paint of the Valks resting on them after a long time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Don't know why it would...It's just nylon. No chemicals or anything that I know of, though I'm not an expert. Haha found this on wiki: Non-fishing usesMonofilament fishing line is also used sometimes in medicine to test the sense of touch.[4] The transparency of monofilament fishing line makes it desirable for special effects where objects need to look like they are floating in thin air.[5] Edited January 17, 2014 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 It has proven to be perfectly safe, or at least the kind I got has been. I have clear coats covering the entirety of my valks to worry about and not just the small areas of painted parts and I have not found any slightest hint of damage to paint or clear coats. No abrasions/scratches/sticking to coat/eating through or anything else of the sort. I've had mine hanging for a long time too so I can confidently say it's safe to use without fear of damage to paint or plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 It has proven to be perfectly safe, or at least the kind I got has been. I have clear coats covering the entirety of my valks to worry about and not just the small areas of painted parts and I have not found any slightest hint of damage to paint or clear coats. No abrasions/scratches/sticking to coat/eating through or anything else of the sort. I've had mine hanging for a long time too so I can confidently say it's safe to use without fear of damage to paint or plastic. Thanks, MJ! That's pretty reassuring. Now.. to figure out how to get them lines onto my huge cabinet tier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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