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Is a 1/48 worth it?

I may be alone on these forums by stating that the 1/48 scale VF-1 Valkyrie is worth it. Although, I am not sure if these can be posed well. :o

edit: I believe there is a member from Australia who might be able to pose these. ;)

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The 1/48 is worth the price of the 1/48 and the 1/60 v.2.0 is worth the price of the 1/60 v 2.0 ...

Get the 1/60. It's more poseable, compatable with all the other valkyrie, has a better sculpt, better hands, and has a removable um...thing like what Hikaru/Roy did at the beginning of SDFM TV.

Pete

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The 1/48 is worth the price of the 1/48 and the 1/60 v.2.0 is worth the price of the 1/60 v 2.0 ...

Get the 1/60. It's more poseable, compatable with all the other valkyrie, has a better sculpt, better hands, and has a removable um...thing like what Hikaru/Roy did at the beginning of SDFM TV.

Pete

true but should I buy 1/60 with or with out the super-parts?

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true but should I buy 1/60 with or with out the super-parts?

You should buy with the Super Parts. Unlike the 1/48 Super Parts, the 1/60 V. 2's Super/ Strike parts hold very well to Valkyries and don't fall off or apart when converting your figure.

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true but should I buy 1/60 with or with out the super-parts?

yep, Super/Strike parts add-on accessories are a must for any VF-1... and you're going to have a hard time finding any 1/48 SSPs these days and if you do, it'll definitely be overpriced. also, i would advise to make sure you get the newer released 1/60 v2s w/ better assembled shoulder hinges (for peace of mind) and new crotch attachment (for easier transformation and less paint chipping on the metal swing bar)... ;)

I LIKE that one!

thanks... i like it too, lol :lol::p

so i'll repost it here to help populate this page w/ pics...

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yep, Super/Strike parts add-on accessories are a must for any VF-1... and you're going to have a hard time finding any 1/48 SSPs these days and if you do, it'll definitely be overpriced. also, i would advise to make sure you get the newer released 1/60 v2s w/ better assembled shoulder hinges (for peace of mind) and new crotch attachment (for easier transformation and less paint chipping on the metal swing bar)... ;)

How can i tell which verison it is?

Date released, design, texture?

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^ is that the DX 1/60 or the 1/72 model kit?

1/60 DX

How can i tell which verison it is?

Date released, design, texture?

shoulder - all releases after VF-1D (although my VF-1D seems to be just fine and nobody has complained about theirs...)

crotch - all releases starting w/ the VT-1... (VE-1, VF-1S LV, VF-1J M&M...)

as for the repackaged (w/ penlight thingy) DYRL VF-1Ss w/ SSPs, we won't know for sure until it's released and somebody reviews them... :blink:

some old pics... :)

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Fantastic displaying skills Miriya!

Thanks ruskiiVFaussie, especially coming from such a genius displayer such as yourself.

Great poses.

Debating on weather or not I should buy a valkyrie or not.

Is a 1/48 worth it?

Reason I ask is b/c Hikaru's weathered VF-1J is calling me.

If you do not have any 1/48 yet then definitely get one. The prices are quite reduced in lots of places. I really love all of mine especially for doing dioramas since there are so many model kits in 1/48 and the train supplies in O scale. The 1/60 V.2 yamato valks are definitely fantastic so if you dont have one of those yet either then those are worthwhile for sure. I would say get both. The size of the 1/48 is really impressive and the sculpt is great. I personally think that the 1/60 v.2 valks have lower leg sections that look too skinny where the 1/48 look nice and manly.

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I may be alone on these forums by stating that the 1/48 scale VF-1 Valkyrie is worth it. Although, I am not sure if these can be posed well. :o

edit: I believe there is a member from Australia who might be able to pose these. ;)

:p 1/48's have their limits, but still essential for a macross fan.

the main thing that i now cannot get past is the low hanging arms on the 1/48. Even worse than the seat too far up front on the v.2 1/60, so the v.2 wins easily.

i'm gonna get the 11B for christmas, wait till you see Isamu going off!

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Great poses.

Debating on weather or not I should buy a valkyrie or not.

Is a 1/48 worth it?

Reason I ask is b/c Hikaru's weathered VF-1J is calling me.

Don't debate or hesitate.

Very iconic.

This is a must have. B))

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1/48s are nice, but personally, I would not go for the weathered versions. Just the plain-Jane versions for me, besides, you probably can get them pretty cheap now.

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Thanks ruskiiVFaussie, especially coming from such a genius displayer such as yourself.

If you do not have any 1/48 yet then definitely get one. The prices are quite reduced in lots of places. I really love all of mine especially for doing dioramas since there are so many model kits in 1/48 and the train supplies in O scale. The 1/60 V.2 yamato valks are definitely fantastic so if you dont have one of those yet either then those are worthwhile for sure. I would say get both. The size of the 1/48 is really impressive and the sculpt is great. I personally think that the 1/60 v.2 valks have lower leg sections that look too skinny where the 1/48 look nice and manly.

Hi, Miriya

Where did you get these miniature pilot and crews? Did you paint them yourself?

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Hi, Miriya

Where did you get these miniature pilot and crews? Did you paint them yourself?

The model company Hasegawa makes a lot of different military model kits in 1/48 scale and some of those kits are specifically "crew" kits with just the little figures. It does require cutting, gluing and painting but I got mine from different ebay auctions pre built and painted.

Some of the ground crew sets that I know of are:

Hasegawa 1/48 U.S. Ground Crew A

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Hasegawa 1/48 U.S. Ground Crew B

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Hasegawa 1/48 U.S. Carrier Crew A

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And there are other model kits by other manufacturers with crew sets in 1/48.

There is one ebay member named Falconx58 who almost always has super high quality pre painted crew figures up for auction and I would not be surprised if he would do commisions. http://myworld.ebay.com/falconx58/

Also there is a company called VERLINDEN that makes great military and aircraft carrier accessories in 1/48 scale as resin kits. Do an ebay search for "VERLINDEN 1/48". The Carrier Tow is a great accessory.

Also Tamiya models makes lots of great kits in 1/48 scale, some of which may be very usable for a 1/48 macross diorama.

Finally train hobby items in O scale can be a great resource too for finding little 1/48 scale objects for diorama.

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It's an oldie.

But it's "appropriate" for the season ;) :

Home for the Holidays?
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How can i tell which verison it is?

Date released, design, texture?

Get the 1/60 Max and/or Mira with super parts. You can't go wrong with the Blue Max or the Red Mira IMO....... but the Elint is super sweet as well.

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It's an oldie.

But it's "appropriate" for the season ;) :

Ohh, man!!! How long did you take to complete this formation? 2 hours!? (at least, I think)

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Two thirds of my Macross Plus collection, hopefully I can get a YF-21 sometime this month. Took a little effort trying to find the sweet spot for the YF-19. The 11 is truly outstanding. B))

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Damn it, is there no way I can display these pics vertically on MW? -_-

Quite easy man, just use windows's image viewer to change the direction. then done!

Also saw the Xbox360 joystick.

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Quite easy man, just use windows's image viewer to change the direction. then done!

Also saw the Xbox360 joystick.

Well I opened it with Preview (I own a Mac) and I flipped it to the right and then I flipped it back vertically and save the pictures under a different directory and it's still the same.

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