Dr. Z Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 My collection of Yamato figures is still very small (YF-19, Konig Monster, Garland), but I really want the SV-51, it looks absolutely fabulous.
M'Kyuun Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 My collection of Yamato figures is still very small (YF-19, Konig Monster, Garland), but I really want the SV-51, it looks absolutely fabulous. Hi Dr. Z, and welcome to Macrossworld. I highly recommend the SV-51, either version. Yamato did an incredible job on it. My Ivanov version is the centerpiece of my Yamato collection (12, for now ). It looks great in all three modes, and it's the first transforming enemy mech fom Macross, which makes it unique. If you decide to get one, I don't think you'll be disappointed. -M'Kyuun
Scream Man Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I like the 51 toy as much as I will ever like a toy of that plane Its a very nice one, though a wee bit delicate. Worth owning though!
David Hingtgen Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 If anyone wants a diecast model Jolly Rogers F-14, do NOT buy the Franklin Mint one. Paint scheme is way wrong, plus a lot of other small issues. Save a chunk of money, and get a MUCH better (though slightly smaller) model. Get one of these: http://www.aimhigherjets.com/Century_Wings..._p/ahj-4185.htm http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CW-587199 http://www.aimhigherjets.com/Century_Wings..._p/ahj-4180.htm Note: AJ203 has the wings permanently extended forward, to allow the flaps and slats to be deployed---it's posed ready for a catapult launch, and has the nose lowered. AJ210 has the flaps and slats up, but can swing the wings back and forth. Both have moving stabilators and gear up/down options.
recon Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 damn those sure look good. sighs if only it were a scale bigger...say 1/60..they would look beautiful beside the 1/60 VF-0 and SV-51
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 That's the deal breaker, not keeping in scale with the 1/60's... Im a tomcat lubbr too, but i want to be a one scale whore.
David Hingtgen Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 They're not the problem, Yamato's the problem. 1/72 is the defacto scale for all planes, and now a common scale for tanks. Especially in Japan. Yamato chose 1/60 I believe as a compromise between 1/48 and 1/72. And nothing else is to that scale--expect MP Starscream, which I believe its scale was intentionally done to copy Yamato.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 Yeah i understand this too. Just had to be differnet didn't they! I can't see a decent 1/72 scale with 1/60 features tho, but who knows...
Graham Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 Going down to 1/72 scale may result in increased fragility, if the same level of articulation/feature/detail/gimmicks etc were to be kept. Yamato chose 1/60 as the best compromise between size/durabilty/cost/features. Graham
vermillion01 Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 Yeah, but a 1/48 YF-19... ::drool:: I'd buy that... but can you imagine the size of an SV-51 in 1/48? that sucka would be BIG
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) Going down to 1/72 scale may result in increased fragility, if the same level of articulation/feature/detail/gimmicks etc were to be kept. Yamato chose 1/60 as the best compromise between size/durabilty/cost/features. Graham Now a more fragile Yamato is something i DON'T want to imagine. 1/60 is perfect anyways, a 1/48 SV-51, whilst being totally cool, would be way more plastic for me to want to hold or to display. lol Edited October 26, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie
Dr. Z Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Hi Dr. Z, and welcome to Macrossworld. I highly recommend the SV-51, either version. Yamato did an incredible job on it. My Ivanov version is the centerpiece of my Yamato collection (12, for now ). It looks great in all three modes, and it's the first transforming enemy mech fom Macross, which makes it unique. If you decide to get one, I don't think you'll be disappointed. -M'Kyuun Thanks for the welcoming. I'm officially getting the SV-51, I was able to raise some Yamato money today! Pretty excited!
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Cool Dr.Z, i myself don't have a SV-51 yet, as i was waiting for the Nora, can't wait! Beautiful bird she is.
Jeremy007 Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 as far as the Dobber 51 goes...how does this work? Would Yamato pay him royalties for using his design, or would they change it just enough to where its not really his exact design anymore so they dont have to call it sv-51 dobber type?
Twoducks Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 as far as the Dobber 51 goes...how does this work? Would Yamato pay him royalties for using his design, or would they change it just enough to where its not really his exact design anymore so they dont have to call it sv-51 dobber type? Well, the anniversary valks are a direct rip-off of the Hasewaga anniversary valks with minor changes. If Yamato has not paid to use them (don’t know if they have or have not), I' guess they'll find a way to not pay a dime to a random fan. They can just do a random urban camo design using the colours Dobber used and say it’s theirs (it would be a nice gesture if they at least included a sticker with the name "Dobber" or something).
Dobber Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Yeah, I really don't expect any royalties or anything, especially since it's just a variation of the Flanker splinter camo/ Tomcat NSWAC(not sure if I got that right) schemes. Now I would love to at least have my name on the sticker sheet as a pilots name though....if I couldn't have one for free that is............ya I know...keep dreaming. I would love to know if Graham had asked them about this possible release though and what they said. All this being said, I am very honored that they MAY at least make one...whether I get any credit or not. It'll be more Macross goodness for all to enjoy, and that's what is really important. Chris
Golden Arms Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 The anniversary schemes were designed by Tenjin Hidetaka if I recall correctly.
David Hingtgen Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Dobber--just remember it's pronounced "n-sock"----then you know it's NSAWC. PS---you getting Century's VF-41 release?
Jeremy007 Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 That would be sweet if your name was on the pilot stickers. Id rather have that then get one for free.
Dobber Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Personally, I'd prefer both David, you bet I am, got her on preorder. Still need to get an Intruder too. Chris
Scream Man Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Ive been meaning for AGES to get custom stickers of pilots names made up, but never have the money for it when i want em. i have plans for diff names for each Squad member.
VFTF1 Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 Got my second Ivanov. Haven't transformed it yet- but am pleased to say that the wing tips hold perfectly, unlike my previous ivanov. am now trying to sell the previous one, but no one is crazy enough to buy it so... Guess I've got two Ivanovs Cooool VFTF1
Dr. Z Posted November 5, 2007 Posted November 5, 2007 Mailman just dropped my SV-51 half an hour ago. Wow! The jet mode is elegant, I love it. Wings and fins are scary thin, but they survived the first transformation. I like the system with the little sliding rods in the wings, pretty clever. Transformation is challenging but less scary than for the YF-19. Didn't really pay attention to the gerwalk mode and went straight to robot mode. That thing is huge! With the wings fully loaded, on the little display stand, it looks fantastic. Hard to say if I like it better than my YF-19; I think they're equally good, but I prefer the darker and more stealth-looking SV-51 deco. Bring on the YF-21 now!
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 Does anyone have a bigger version of this picture? I really like this scheme.
Jeremy007 Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 scroll about 1/2 way down...there is a much better pic. http://macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?show...339&st=2300
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 Does anyone have a bigger version of this picture? I really like this scheme. I am pretty sure those too are completely different. Dobber's scheme looks a hell of alot cooler than the small pic SV-51. It's just too "speckly" and not smooth enough.
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 I too prefer Dobbers scheme I just wanted to have a look a this sort of digital cammo. Where is Dobber scheme Yamato???
Jeremy007 Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 I am pretty sure those too are completely different. Dobber's scheme looks a hell of alot cooler than the small pic SV-51. It's just too "speckly" and not smooth enough. sorry, didnt look close enough. I just figured they were the same. the only way i will buy a 51 is if it has a dobber paint app...thats how much i like it.
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