hello:
I've thought about getting either a 1/48 too, but I think at this point 1/60 suits me better for the following reasons:
1. I already have a VF-19 and want the other Valk to be sort of the same scale
2. With the price difference (I really want the FP with the valk), I can get another model kit, DVD's or the VF-O that's coming out.
The 1/60 is sweet, but would has too much opportunity cost for me. Anyway this is a great forum- I'm really enjoying it!!