Graham Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 The VT-1 is a really nice toy IMO. Great job Yamato. It's probably my favorite of the V2 1/60 VF-1 series so far. Not sure why the complaints about lack of Tampo printing. It seems to have quite a lot of markings. I'm certainly happy with the amount of printing. And for those of you late to the party, the shoulder hinge pin design was modified a while back, so that the ends of the pin are no longer knurled, which reduces the stress on the plastic shoulder hinge. This seems to have greatly reduced the number of incidents of shoulder cracking. I'd just like to state though on the 20 or so V2 VF-1 toys I have on display, ech one transformed several times, I have yet to experience any cracking or stress marks on the shoulder hinges. My advice, just enjoy the toy and don't be scared of transforming it at all. Graham
bluemax151 Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 And for those of you late to the party, the shoulder hinge pin design was modified a while back, so that the ends of the pin are no longer knurled, which reduces the stress on the plastic shoulder hinge. This seems to have greatly reduced the number of incidents of shoulder cracking. I'd just like to state though on the 20 or so V2 VF-1 toys I have on display, ech one transformed several times, I have yet to experience any cracking or stress marks on the shoulder hinges. My advice, just enjoy the toy and don't be scared of transforming it at all. Graham When was the pin altered? Someone mentioned the VF-1D didn't have the fix. Is that true? My Max TV 1A is fine so far. In fact my friends Roy 1S he got the same time as I got mine (initial FP release) is fine so far as well.... I'm going to be getting a TV Kakizaki pretty soon hopefully that one's defect free. I still have my reservations so I handle with utmost care
eriku Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 When was the pin altered? Someone mentioned the VF-1D didn't have the fix. Is that true? My Max TV 1A is fine so far. In fact my friends Roy 1S he got the same time as I got mine (initial FP release) is fine so far as well.... I'm going to be getting a TV Kakizaki pretty soon hopefully that one's defect free. I still have my reservations so I handle with utmost care Your TV Max and the 1S Max (both released at the same time) were the first 2.0 valks to have the modifed pin.
logos Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 I've only had the pin problem on my Strike VF-1S. The rest are awesome. Anyways I just got my VT-1 yesterday and the only thing bad I have to say about it is that it makes me want the Elint even more now! Oh and it comes with a nice big sticker sheet.
Vi-RS Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) I feel the same, logos. I had some hardtime to put the vt-1 head in place, it's real tricky because the head has couple joints over the neck so it's quite hard to press the head in the socket because both the base and neck piece have joints and keep moving around. lol I thought the head is supposed to have a collar piece around the neck like the V.1 does. You can see it here on the Hasegawa model kit art. I don't see it on the V.2. Yes it does has the collar, I think the collar is intergrated with the head piece instead of having it on the fuselage. Edited September 11, 2009 by Vi-RS
logos Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 One thing I noticed about the sticker sheet. There are no pilot stickers for the Canopy...... Frankly that's one I think they should not have missed as it really sets off the canopy IMO. Oh well, I raided my other sticker sheets and my VT-1 is now piloted by A. Warhammer with H. Kakikazai in the back seat (where he should be! ). Note the closeups make the stickers look a bit hideous but from 2ft away you can't make out the clear parts.
Vi-RS Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 hey logo, do we have to clip the tail fins in place in fighter mode with fastpack? I didn't do so because it's already secured with the backpack mounting kits. To be honest with you, I have not read the instruction booklet yet. On the pilot sticker, maybe you should trim it smaller to eliminate the clear part.
Ignacio Ocamica Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 hey logo, do we have to clip the tail fins in place in fighter mode with fastpack? I didn't do so because it's already secured with the backpack mounting kits. To be honest with you, I have not read the instruction booklet yet. With the mounting kits it's enough!!! You don't need to clip the tailfins (according to the instructions, only in battroid mode with no fast packs).
logos Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 No you don't have to, but it seems to tighten it up when you do. They are a bit of a pain to get out and the tail fins always seem to pope out during transformation but otherwise they work.
miriya Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 The Ostrich looks awesome! Can someone please post some pics of it with the mechanical parts showing by taking the covers off of the super parts on the booby duck and the leg armor, in several poses and modes?
blackwater_park Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Has any lucky v2 Ostrich owners had a chance to see if the pilots, particularly flightsuit Minmay, can fit in the VF-1D without too much hassle? If this is the case, it would mean that the Elintseeker's fodder pilots should be able to be used for all the two-seaters. That would be excellent. I dig the unsung heroes and as I only have four valks on display ( three in fighter mode ) and intend to rotate the two-seaters, I'd switch those pilots in and out. Thanks. Edited September 14, 2009 by blackwater_park
logos Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 The Ostrich looks awesome! Can someone please post some pics of it with the mechanical parts showing by taking the covers off of the super parts on the booby duck and the leg armor, in several poses and modes? Here are some pics with the covers off.
Grand Admiral Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Indeed that is an extremely nice VT. I might pick it up after I scratch up enough cash after pre-ordering my VE-1.
anime52k8 Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 can we PLEASE stop making posts with mulitple MASSIVE images at a time? when there's a dozen or more 1600+ pixel wide images on one page it takes forever to load and it screws up the frames while doing so. please, downsize your pics and if you HAVE to post something really big, link to it.
OmegaD3k Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Mine just arrived! Another flawless release. Pilot Swap: [VF-1D Hikaru and Minmey inside VT-1] Pilot Swap: [VT-1 Hikaru and Minmey inside VF-1D] Cockpit Backside Comparison: [VF-1D and VT-1] (the VT-1 is not only higher, but also a bit wider) Cockpit Height Comparison: [VF-1D and VT-1] Cockpit Top Comparison: [VF-1D and VT-1] VT-1 Side View:
Agent-GHQ Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 can we PLEASE stop making posts with mulitple MASSIVE images at a time? when there's a dozen or more 1600+ pixel wide images on one page it takes forever to load and it screws up the frames while doing so.please, downsize your pics and if you HAVE to post something really big, link to it.Get a 30" monitor damn it...
eugimon Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Get a 30" monitor damn it... that makes no sense, but thanks for the advice.
anime52k8 Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Get a 30" monitor damn it... sure, Just send me $1,500 and I'll get right on that
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Mine just arrived! Another flawless release. Thanks for those pics Omega! Edited September 19, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie
catcha Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Can someone take a photo of the new shoulder hinge? Thanks.
eugimon Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Can someone take a photo of the new shoulder hinge? Thanks. it looks just like the old shoulder hinge. It's just the pin that's been de-knurled.
SchizophrenicMC Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Get a 30" monitor damn it... Really... I've only ever seen 26" monitors, and they're all in the $700 range. Plus, I don't think anyone has deskspace for more than 19 inches. Silly Head Pilot, loading time's the issue, anyway.
eugimon Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Really... I've only ever seen 26" monitors, and they're all in the $700 range. Plus, I don't think anyone has deskspace for more than 19 inches. Silly Head Pilot, loading time's the issue, anyway. There are 30" monitors. Anyways, it doesn't matter how much real estate you have, it's the resolution in question. An image will occupy the same proportional amount of space on a 15" as on a 30" given that both monitors have the same resolution.
Knight26 Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Get a 30" monitor damn it... just ignore this SJO
Agent-GHQ Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Silly Head Pilot, loading time's the issue, anyway.No shiets Jr.! But a bigger screen eliminates the scrolling of larger file pics for those using smaller monitor. Anyways, thanks for sharing those larger size pics! Loving the VT-1 and looking forward to the VE-1.
eugimon Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 No shiets Jr.! But a bigger screen eliminates the scrolling of larger file pics for those using smaller monitor. Anyways, thanks for sharing those larger size pics! Loving the VT-1 and looking forward to the VE-1. There are 30" monitors. Anyways, it doesn't matter how much real estate you have, it's the resolution in question. An image will occupy the same proportional amount of space on a 15" as on a 30" given that both monitors have the same resolution.
Kyp Durron Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) If you're using Firefox, Adblock Plus is your friend. You can either block everything from the photo album in question, or just block the individual over-sized pictures. -Kyp Edited September 20, 2009 by Kyp Durron
Knight26 Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 No shiets Jr.! But a bigger screen eliminates the scrolling of larger file pics for those using smaller monitor. Anyways, thanks for sharing those larger size pics! Loving the VT-1 and looking forward to the VE-1. Quit feeding the SJO troll guys.
SchizophrenicMC Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 30" monitors are wider than tall, anyway. You'll get the same effect, moron Looking at the comparison photos, I realize just how wonky the VT-1 looks. I think I'll stick to the 1D.
Agent-GHQ Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Quit feeding the SJO troll guys.And you appeared out the blues, so shut your pie- hole you big ol jerk you!
D' only Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Got the VT finally, it's a very beautiful bird, one of the most beautiful VF-1, very impressed... The right feet are still very tight and hard to pull out, anyone out there experience this on the VT as well?
todd77 Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Got the VT finally, it's a very beautiful bird, one of the most beautiful VF-1, very impressed... The right feet are still very tight and hard to pull out, anyone out there experience this on the VT as well? Mine too. Same goes for my Max 1S. And these two also suffer from a slight gap, especially without the FAST packs, between the chest and back plates in fighter mode, at least in mine - I have to always fiddle with the leg placement in order to reduce the gap. Strangely, my Hikaru and Focker 1S don't have these problems.
Twoducks Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Any confirmed release date for the VE? HLJ says Sep *crosses fingers to take advantage of the HLJ promo*.
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