albeaker Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Just got a letter that issues 102 and up are delayed. I had wondered why they were about a week overdue for charging my card. Hey maybe if there is such great demand they will extend again with some other goodies:) Per Google Translate: Dear Sir Thank you for subscribing to "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross VF-1 VALKYRIE". Currently, Nos. 102 to 109 have been very well received, and we are remanufacturing the products because the orders exceeded the originally planned product quantity. We are working hard to deliver the products to our customers as soon as possible, and we will ship them in sequence as soon as they are received. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay in delivery, and thank you for your generous understanding. We look forward to your continued patronage of "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross VF-1 VALKYRIE". I would like to say. TEL: 0120-073-661: Weekdays 10: 00 ~ 18: 00 FAX: 0120-745-567: * Please be sure to specify your contact information when making inquiries. E-mail form: https://hcj.jp/vf1/contact.html From the inquiry form button Best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Video of my Hachette, bring on the strike parts! Edited February 28, 2022 by takatoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Fantastic work! I wish I had been brave enough to panel line and paint mine. I love how you got your landing gear to work properly. Mine still catches when opening and closing. It’s really annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Grey728 said: Fantastic work! I wish I had been brave enough to panel line and paint mine. I love how you got your landing gear to work properly. Mine still catches when opening and closing. It’s really annoying. The rear landing gear? This mod helps to open the doors just enough, so they won’t catch when closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Grey728 said: IMG_2826.MOV Edited February 27, 2022 by takatoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Thank you @takatoys. I wish I had seen these earlier when I was still building it. Instead, I tried Hachette's method of sanding down the landing gear doors and that didn't help all that much. I'll save your video so if/when I have time to take apart my VF-1 and fix this. Also, since I'm lazy, I'm hoping that the Strike Set comes with a new controller that doesn't open/close the landing gear at all and instead gives us a different automated sequence to mess around with. Edit: I was able to see your movie on my phone the first time. Now that I'm trying to save it I can't seem to get to it anymore. Edited February 27, 2022 by Grey728 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Saw this on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I saw this auction yesterday for the entire set at $1979.56. It had 5min left when I saw it. I didn't have time to think about it and look into if I could still get the Strike Parts so I didn't bid. Kind of wish I did. https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/w1047337193?conversionType=browsing_history No idea where I would put it. But I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mingus Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Shipping would be have been insane. it would probably be expensive to ship to Buyee and then over the moon to ship to the US. But I would love to own one as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 I found this on BigBadToyStore that could work as a substitute for those of us who didn't manage to snag a pilot figure exclusive. I think the car is the main attraction but I'm in for the pilot figure. It's 1/24 scale too. There's also a Rick Hunter edition as well. https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/210588 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 If anyone here has the cash & are thinking "screw it, I'll take the plunge" here's one a few complete sets that are available. https://www.ebay.com/itm/165484379034?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110013%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIMRXI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20211130131610%26meid%3D35f487dece4442f4bad5c94fec0ac0ad%26pid%3D101470%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D284982285030%26itm%3D165484379034%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D3650466%26algv%3DPersonalizedV1_1%26brand%3DHachette&_trksid=p3650466.c101470.m2821&amdata=cksum%3A16548437903435f487dece4442f4bad5c94fec0ac0ad|enc%3AAQAHAAAA8KvVpLM%2FL%2FYbyLgq7kTmGAb2zejWnjbGXAbg1dtkfTLvdnEwZmXBAQoVdysHL4%2BitTyPXRxKVBjuN34zoQFDrfwhi12ZlTvd9eHqkrbPvrp1hLBUpQplPhRmOpsV7L6OGcZ5uRItxClpiylCjyIouaGHi8Q1wJd7zhRlAq%2BhEj4tmCNJ9SXG547%2Ft4S27%2BindF8OBFxbpsSOfLA7QhCfWBTgNgeHiRl0WqAD5RbmbdhOLMjKPCxBUMGBrfUoD6JPgzyi68x5Gwv7tUkQ95CSy7FkB3uWhVFC2jGZtZB4E12TYhfhMaH05Xld4XInCxr9CQ%3D%3D|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A3650466 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 YOUCH.. I mean, I expected the big ticket price, but the $500 shipping really kills it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Yeah that $480.00 for shipping is probably a deal breaker for many. Then again, imagine the shipping box all of those parts in smaller boxes has to come in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I have the full set of 100 (and up though 30-something of the supers). $500 shipping sounds about right, those boxes take up a lot of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 I just finished the first half of the Strike parts. There is no color guidance for the inner parts, I painted them as I thought would look attractive without overloading too much 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Painting looks good, but I think I’ll go fore a more subdued set of greys and silvers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) The paint job is amazing, let me start with that. I love it. The colors look good to me for the most part, accurate to what the items would likely be, power modules, capacitors, metallic relays of copper and gold, etc... Even the brightly anodized parts make some sense in order to keep them from getting mixed up. The cabling however would mostly be white with clear ID tags on them. The colored wires would be inside the white shielding. Edited October 14, 2022 by Knight26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Knight26 said: The paint job is amazing, let me start with that. I love it. The colors look good to me for the most part, accurate to what the items would likely be, power modules, capacitors, metallic relays of copper and gold, etc... Even the brightly anodized parts make some sense in order to keep them from getting mixed up. The cabling however would mostly be white with clear ID tags on them. The colored wires would be inside the white shielding. I agree about the wires, that was one of the things I considered. All wires in one color or using different colors to pop up more. I opted for the “anime look” instead of going “realistic” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 I think it looks freakin AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Those colors really pop. Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Anyone know which volume has this illustration in the booklet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 8:13 PM, Shawn said: Anyone know which volume has this illustration in the booklet? The first volume 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 For those who didn't continue the add-on Strike Pack and only purchased the base model, Hachette has just released an optional leg fix bracket. http://www.hcj-shop.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=6990 【オプションパーツ】VF-1ファイターモード専用の脚部固定パーツ 本パーツは、全100号で完成した「超時空要塞マクロス VF-1 バルキリー」ファイターモード(標準装備時)の脚部を固定するためのオプションパーツとなります。 組み立てたバルキリーの脚部はダイキャストパーツが組み込まれており、その重みから時間の経過とともに、スタイリングが保てなくなる可能性がございます。本パーツを取り付けることで、美しいファイターモードのスタイリングを保つことができます。 ※本商品は、全100号で完成した「超時空要塞マクロス VF-1 バルキリー」のオプションパーツです。延長号(101号～150号)を購読された方に購入不要です。 ※キャンセル、返金、返品等は出来かねますのでご了承ください。 ------------------------------- [Optional parts] Leg fixing parts for exclusive use of VF-1 Fighter Mode This part is an optional part to fix the legs of the "Super Dimension Fortress Macross VF-1 Valkyrie" fighter mode (when equipped as standard), which is completed in all 100 issues. The assembled Valkyrie's legs incorporate die-cast parts, and due to their weight, there is a possibility that the styling may not be preserved over time. By attaching this part, the beautiful fighter mode styling can be maintained. *This product is an optional part for the "Macross VF-1 Valkyrie" completed with all 100 issues. No purchase required for those who have subscribed to the extended issues (No. 101 - 150). *Please note that cancellations, refunds, and returns are not possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Well this guy is on another level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Finally got all the parts in, time to start building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Finally got all the parts in, time to start building. Wow, that’s a lot of packaging. will you be doing a straight from the manual assembly or doing a custom build? Hikaru type? Weathered? More detailed? Would love to see and follow your progress as you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 15 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Wow, that’s a lot of packaging. will you be doing a straight from the manual assembly or doing a custom build? Hikaru type? Weathered? More detailed? Would love to see and follow your progress as you go. Just going to do a straight build, unless I notice something that doesn't line up or needs fixing. Going to try and marathon it over the Christmas/new years break, but I'll snap some pics for a photo album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 23 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Finally got all the parts in, time to start building. Looks like the table is straining under that load! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 23 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Finally got all the parts in, time to start building. O.o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Thom said: Looks like the table is straining under that load! That was my first thought as well, then I realized the picture was probably taken with a wide-angle lens or with panorama mode turned on. That is also impressive because otherwise it wouldn't have all fit in the frame without stepping back about ten feet! Edited December 24, 2022 by Anasazi37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 I thought the same thing until I realized that it was a wide shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Damn, that is a ton of boxes but seriously, have a blast building that bad boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 On 12/24/2022 at 1:20 PM, Anasazi37 said: That was my first thought as well, then I realized the picture was probably taken with a wide-angle lens or with panorama mode turned on. That is also impressive because otherwise it wouldn't have all fit in the frame without stepping back about ten feet! You are correct, couldn't step back enough to get everything in frame, so it's a panorama while leaning backwards over a cat climber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Was thinking about something weird today I saw this video... And it is incredible and all that...but it did something I never see. It launched the missiles but kept the mounting pylons on the wings In the animation we never see empty pylons on the wings after launch. Do they just eject them into space along with the empty missile boxes? Is there a factory onboard the SDF-1 that just makes pylons and missile boxes since they are throwaway/disposable after each battle? Or do they have Over-Technology 'air tags' in space and a cleanup crew goes around after a battle and collects them all for re-use. 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 3 hours ago, Shawn said: Was thinking about something weird today I saw this video... And it is incredible and all that...but it did something I never see. It launched the missiles but kept the mounting pylons on the wings In the animation we never see empty pylons on the wings after launch. Do they just eject them into space along with the empty missile boxes? Is there a factory onboard the SDF-1 that just makes pylons and missile boxes since they are throwaway/disposable after each battle? Or do they have Over-Technology 'air tags' in space and a cleanup crew goes around after a battle and collects them all for re-use. 😛 It’s all part of the transformation process. The magically retract when the missiles are launched. The process is hidden by the smoke the missiles create so the animators never have to think about it. All joking aside, I wonder if anyone thought about them or if they did, if the message just never got to the animators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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