Graham Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 From the new November 2003 issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine, here's a pic of Yamato's upcoming display stand/crane arm. Guess this means that it is still going to go into production, although no release date or price is mentioned in the text. Also, I think this is the first time we have seen it holding a 1/48. All previous pics have only shown it with 1/72 and 1/60 toys. Graham Quote
blugts Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 I was wondering if these were still going to be made. I was going to get those acrylic ones but I'll wait for these instead! Quote
Nightbat Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Too bad a real rendition of the DYRL launcharm is mechanically impossible (i.e. the backpack wouldn't be able to carry the weight and break) these look very nice, but not quite right Quote
Mechamaniac Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Looks to be the same arm holding both Valks, see the way it engulfs the YF-21?. At least it appears they will make a one size fits all version, and not gank us with sizes for all three sizes of Valk. Quote
Agent ONE Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Too bad a real rendition of the DYRL launcharm is mechanically impossible(i.e. the backpack wouldn't be able to carry the weight and break) these look very nice, but not quite right It can be done if one wants to drill holes and run coper wire through the entire thing. Quote
Graham Posted September 23, 2003 Author Posted September 23, 2003 Too bad a real rendition of the DYRL launcharm is mechanically impossible(i.e. the backpack wouldn't be able to carry the weight and break) these look very nice, but not quite right It can be done if one wants to drill holes and run coper wire through the entire thing. Heh, heh, I'll let you drill holes through your FAST packs, I'm not going anywhere near any of my Yamatos with a drill. Graham Quote
Manji Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Wow that looks pretty cool...will mmake a nice addition to my Yammie display... Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 It looks a little chunky to me... sort of haphazzard. I've been on the fence about getting stands for all my valks and this may push me more towards the clear plastic three prong stands rather than these. They may be "Macross" and all but they just look ungangly and unstable to me... plus it looks like you can only use them in jet mode... and on the VF-1 you have to take the gunpod off to give it a semi-stable seating. Quote
Agent ONE Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Too bad a real rendition of the DYRL launcharm is mechanically impossible(i.e. the backpack wouldn't be able to carry the weight and break) these look very nice, but not quite right It can be done if one wants to drill holes and run coper wire through the entire thing. Heh, heh, I'll let you drill holes through your FAST packs, I'm not going anywhere near any of my Yamatos with a drill. Graham I'm going to see if I can do it with some kind of clear frame that will attach to the arm, but hold the underside of the VF-1. I will keep everyone updated. Quote
UN Spacy Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 I wonder if it could be mounted horizontically......that'd make it looks a lot better (albiet very dangerous). I would also NEVER take a drill to my Yamato, I'm so destructive I'd end up destroying the damn thing. <_ Quote
recon Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Shucks, from the looks of it, in order to mount the 1/48 Valk with Fps, the gunpod has to be removed in order for the entire piece to sit snuggly into the crane assembly itself. Adding to that, im wondering wether the arm piece would be able to withstand the huge weight of the 1/48 with Fps. This sort of motivates me to get the acryllic stands instead of these. Cheaper and affordable. Btw Graham, i just found out that these acryllic stands that sithlord sells are also readily available in Hong Kong, its being sold at a model shop in Wanchai. Cheers Quote
Qrusader Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Ugh. Not very attractive...and very limited especially compared to the clear, resin ones. Plus I like keeping the Ole' Gunpod tucked under in fighter mode and being able to display my Valk in Gerwalk. That's just my opinion. I see the value...it's just not for me. Quote
alftien Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 cool... I don't have to make my own anymore. Quote
drifand Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Just an observation: From the pic, the base hinge for the armature looks a little on the THIN side. And the weight from above will exert a direct stress against that part. Sure hope it's made of sturdy stuff! You don't want Fragile-hip Syndrome Part II! Quote
bandit29 Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Ugh the chunky monkey of display stands. Its very ugly and will probably be overpriced. No thanks. Quote
drifand Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 (edited) This part... Edited September 23, 2003 by drifand Quote
bsu legato Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 It can support a fully armored VF-1? I'm sold! I can't wait to detail it with all sorts of hydraulic lines and wires. Quote
Toonz Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 hmm it doesn't look safe to display any yamato valks i'd probably put a 1/55 on it. Quote
ewilen Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 (edited) Don't like it. Edit: but thanks for the pic. Edited September 23, 2003 by ewilen Quote
vt102 Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Wow, it can hold up a 1/48. I was wondering if it would handle the weight. I guess I'll buy at least 1. Quote
TheFrenchOne Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 My launch bay project will finally be a reality and with 1/48 yammies ! Thanks Mr Yamato ! Quote
rdenham Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Since I am not willing to drill holes in any of my Valks or FP's I may experiment with fishing line in order to try & recreate the look of the Valk hanging from the launch arm. Quote
rdenham Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Here is another great pic of a VF-11 on a launch arm Quote
Nightbat Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 (edited) This could be a possibility but who would want to display all his valks upside down: (apologies to Rdenham for using his pic without permission) Edit: Although they indeed would be of great value to build a diorama as stated by TheFrenchOne Edited September 23, 2003 by Nightbat® Quote
vf1_soulja Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Since I've bought several of sithlord's stands I may just get one of them. BTW, nice pic rdenham Quote
do not disturb Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 (edited) HURIN IS A FAG! Edited June 13, 2005 by haterist Quote
ChristopherB Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Hello, Graham, first of all, thank you for posting the update. I have to be honest, on one hand I'm glad Yamato is making an effort to produce a display stand that has some characteristics of an actual DYRL launch arm; however, it is a half ass attempt because what they have come up with is neither a nice looking display stand, nor does it even closely approximate a DYRL launch arm. By trying to achieve something in the middle, they have failed to excel in either arena or accomplish something I would personally desire to own. Do it right, or don't do it all. A point taken from Toynami's lesson learned book regarding the MPC. Sincerely, Christopher B) Quote
rnurmin Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 I hope Yamato will use a good quality plastics on those Display crane to make sure it won't break in holding the Valks . Just by looking at the picture, it's kind of hard to tell what it looks like in close up. Graham: Do you happen to know the quality of plastic that Yamato use on those cranes? Quote
Nightbat Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 I have to be honest, on one hand I'm glad Yamato is making an effort to produce a display stand that has some characteristics of an actual DYRL launch arm; however, it is a half ass attempt because what they have come up with is neither a nice looking display stand, nor does it even closely approximate a DYRL launch arm. By trying to achieve something in the middle, they have failed to excel in either arena or accomplish something I would personally desire to own. They look a hell of a lot better than Hasegawa's version and if I was able to mount my valks "canon" onto them I'd buy a box of these babies If I ever decide to build a diorama I'll definitly buy a few but like this it has no "use" for me, sorry Quote
Batou Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 They look a hell of a lot better than Hasegawa's version and if I was able to mount my valks "canon" onto them I'd buy a box of these babies If I ever decide to build a diorama I'll definitly buy a few but like this it has no "use" for me, sorry Did Hasegawa ever make a launch arm??? I have a few of the stands they made, but they don't in any way resemble a proper launch arm from the series. Now that you mention it, I was just thinking this might make a nice launch arm diorama for a Hasegawa model kit with a little work. I'm not all that interested in these for my Yammies since you'd have to be pretty dense to bet that backpack hinge would hold up the weight without snapping, but I think a lightweight styrene model nay just hold up ok. Thanks for the pics, Graham! Quote
VF-1S Alpha Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 Something just came to my mind. Also honestly speaking, I think the arm is only a "half" job finished. I think I would have to modify it a little to look like the DYRL arm. Perhaps making some stamping parts of metal would make it more sturdy? On other hand, if the base is not very expensive (within 15 bucks) I would buy it. More than that, I think it's a little way too much! Paulo Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 (edited) Uhh...if it can't even hold a VF-1 properly, I don't see the point. I'll just stick with sithlord's stands, they're simple, elegant, cheaper, and unobtrusive. Plus, you can even get them to hold the Valkyries in Gerwalk and Battroid modes. Now THIS is how the claw should be holding the VF-1. Edited September 24, 2003 by TheLoneWolf Quote
hikaru Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 Maybe I'll buy one and use it in a Hasegawa VF with Fastpack model kit Maybe the backpack of the model kit can can carry it's wait. Quote
Graham Posted September 24, 2003 Author Posted September 24, 2003 Guys, I know very little, in fact next to nothing about the Yamato display arm. I've no idea about the material, strength etc. It's a project completely controlled by Yamato Japan and they have been keeping it very close to their chest, so my contacts at Yamato Hong Kong know nothing about it. Also, unfortunately my main contact at Yamato Japan is no longer directly involved in the day-to-day management of the Macross line, so my access to info is not as good as it used to be. I'm not that close to the guy now in charge of Macross product development Anyway, I'll probably buy one of these whenever they come out. If it turns out to be good then I may buy 3 to 4 more. However, at the moment I'm really satisfied with the acrylic rod display stands I bought from s i t h l o r d. Graham Quote
mechatek Posted September 24, 2003 Posted September 24, 2003 Yamato should use a clear, adjustable platform to support the valk and the clamp should just rest on the FPs for anime accuracy. I plan on getting some of s i t h l o r d ' s stands, but not sure on this official stand. I'll wait 'til you guys review it. Quote
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