Help Me Choose

[hutch]

Just got into the 1/48 Valks.

Also just saw DYRL for the first time.

I already have the 1/48 Roy with FAST/Strike Pack.

If you only had money for 2 Valks (right now) would you get:

VF-1A Hikaru and VF-1A Max

OR

VF-1S Hikaru and VF-1A Max

with 1 Fast Pack.

Also, are the DYRL VF-1A's '1st' or '2nd' Generation?

THANKS!

[David Hingtgen]

I'd get the S Hikaru and A Max from that group of options.

But I'd personally recommend getting a valk that is more than just a differently colored stripe, than getting practically a whole set of DYRL's. I mean, if you have a DYRL Roy, any other DYRL valk is going to be 95% identical. Get a TV J-model or something. Just IMHO.

[hutch]

Thanks for the help! I'm leaning toward the Hikaru 1S, as that seems to be the one he uses more...

The DYRL Roy isn't the only one I have. I also have:

Hikaru VF-1J

Standard Color GBP set

And 'on the way' I have:

Super Stealth

CF VF-1A

Sorry I wan't clear...I'm totally obsessed with these things. I'd been debating the Roy 1/48 for like 2 years and finally buckled after getting some Christmas money. Glad I did and SURE glad I found this place. The knowledge base around here has been VERY helpful.

[kensei]

Max is a nice 1st generation one, as he is the first of the valks alongside the Low Vis 1 with the improvements to the wingflaps, elbows, and nosecone.

Here is my sales thread with the Max. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=21027

Edited January 15, 2007 by kensei

[Scream Man]

PMed ya Kensei

Id also go for a Stealth or Low viz 2 over the DYRL schemes. They look totally different and are very cool toys in their own right.

[Mechafan]

I lean toward the VF-1S Hikaru and VF-1A Max. I ended up putting a S head on my Hikaru A later on.

[do not disturb]

i say hold out and get something other than another VF-1.

i understand the need ot get them all but a VF-1 is a VF-1 is a VF-1.

get something different like the konig monster or the YF-19.

[HoveringCheesecake]

i say hold out and get something other than another VF-1.

i understand the need ot get them all but a VF-1 is a VF-1 is a VF-1.

get something different like the konig monster or the YF-19.

Sorry but I disagree completely. The VF-1 is the iconic Macross (and Robotech) mecha. Get as many as you can.

[Mechafan]

I agree, get as many Vf-1's as you like. I have like 13 1/48 Vf-1's. Not to mention the other scales.

[BerserkFuhrer]

I too, should probably pick up a VF-1..

I was looking into VF-1D, are there any good versions of that available, I know there is the 1/60th but Im iffy on that scale.

[Mechafan]

Your choices are limited here. Either you find a Bandai 1/100 model kit or you get the 1/60 Yamato version. I have both. The 1/60 does come with 2 regular pilots.

Here is Graham's review. http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/toys/vf-1d/_vf1d.htm

[reddsun1]

Don't know if this helps, but HLJ has their VF-1A "Hikaru"s on sale right now, 20% off...

[hutch]

Don't know if this helps, but HLJ has their VF-1A "Hikaru"s on sale right now, 20% off...

Thanks! I'll take a look at that.

Just got my Stealth last night. WHOOOA NELLY! Nice ship!

[kensei]

Gee that was quick.

The Stealth is a nice valk. I just don't like the colour of the visor. Should have been yellow.

[BerserkFuhrer]

I placed an order for that Hikaru VF-1 on sale, hopefully its a decent toy. I figured I should at least buy 1 1/48 VF-1, it was on sale, Im a cheapo

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