How do you like your VF-11 1/60 yamato?

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For the ones who bought it, how do you like your VF-11 1/60 Yamato?

Been debating on getting it. But, it is pricey.

[kanedaestes]

Worth It, I love it, one of Yamato's best

[nightmareB4macross]

Without a doubt, the VF-11B and C are two of Yamato's greatest triumphs.

Eventhough, they are a bit expensive, but are totally worth the price.

[ruskiiVFaussie]

Got both B and C, worth it totally. Buy and love it.

[Javabean]

One of the most worth valks to get. I even got 2 VF-11C!

[Mommar]

I own two 11C's and I love them.

[eriku]

Had the 11B and loved it. Traded it in for a 11C (didn't want to have both) and I love that even more. In terms of design, construction and quality it's Yamato's best so far. If you like how the VF-11 looks it's unlikely you'll be disappointed by the 1/60 toy.

[Muzaffar]

You can get a VF-11B for a good price form Ebay and most HK online hobby stores.

[Britai 7018]

Love both of them. Expensive primarily because of their relatively small size compared to the other 1/60's (with the exception of the VF-1). I think its a great buy if you can find it at less than MSRP.

I prefer the VF-11B, but its purely a subjective choice. Build quality, paint quality, etc. etc. is more or less the same.

[CF18]

It's one of the better release from Yamato. A few known issues:

1) Locking the lower cockpit shield for B-mode can be difficult without a pair of tweezers.

2) Some samples have lose horizontal twisting joint in the upper legs. Mine have it on one leg, but it is easy to fix.

3) One person had a VF-11B sample with missing orange paint on one lower leg.

4) You cannot transform fighter to or from other modes without removing the super thrusters on the back first. It's an issue of the original VF-11 design, not the toy's fault.

[eugimon]

love it, definitely one of the best yamato has made. Looks good in every mode, every mode locks into place, smooth and simple transformation, just a solid toy in every aspect.

[Arthurius]

It's one of the better release from Yamato. A few known issues:

1) Locking the lower cockpit shield for B-mode can be difficult without a pair of tweezers.

2) Some samples have lose horizontal twisting joint in the upper legs. Mine have it on one leg, but it is easy to fix.

3) One person had a VF-11B sample with missing orange paint on one lower leg.

4) You cannot transform fighter to or from other modes without removing the super thrusters on the back first. It's an issue of the original VF-11 design, not the toy's fault.

Hey CF18, how does one fix the loose horizontal twisting joint, thats my fear if buying this toy, i have seen it in a video in youtube and dont know how to fix it.

[eugimon]

Hey CF18, how does one fix the loose horizontal twisting joint, thats my fear if buying this toy, i have seen it in a video in youtube and dont know how to fix it.

just take the leg apart and apply nail polish, glue, thickening agent of choice, let dry and put back together again, it's really straightforward.

[jenius]

The VF-11 is a great $100 toy... but I wouldn't pay MSRP for another one.

[CF18]

just take the leg apart and apply nail polish, glue, thickening agent of choice, let dry and put back together again, it's really straightforward.

Yeah. Here's a photo from the old thread for reference:

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=29300&view=findpost&p=825812

[nightmareB4macross]

It's one of the better release from Yamato. A few known issues:

1) Locking the lower cockpit shield for B-mode can be difficult without a pair of tweezers.

***There is no need to use tweezers, you'll just scape the finish and blame Yamato. First, you remove the pod. Then pull the forward portion of the shield out until it locks into place. Next, you slide the pod back into place.

2) Some samples have lose horizontal twisting joint in the upper legs. Mine have it on one leg, but it is easy to fix.

***This is only on the VF-11C.

3) One person had a VF-11B sample with missing orange paint on one lower leg.

***This was only an isolated incident. Yamato hated this particular individual.

4) You cannot transform fighter to or from other modes without removing the super thrusters on the back first. It's an issue of the original VF-11 design, not the toy's fault.

***Yes you can. If you can't, then you need to try harder.

[DARKWIND]

I've got both C and B. . .

And all I can say is they both are outstanding, top notch and and worth the price of admission.

Sure if you can find a deal DO NOT HESATATE, get one get both hell get two of each.

After have them I wish I did get doubles, but that will have to wait till taxtime in Jan.

And then ill have to choose which one I want an extra of.

[valhary]

the best valk of yamato so far (at least until the vf 19 kai) look good and has stability in in the 3 modes easy and intuitive transformation the best cover canopy, detailed visor head, escape capsula only need the armor and will be complete

[Maiden Japan]

Is that Armor set a garage kit, or one-off custom?

[ff95gj]

Best engineering of a valk I've seen.

[homura]

i got both 11B and 11C too, very nice work, i love them! i think VF-11 worth its price, hope yamato continue on VF-11C armord pack~~

[Graham]

I've got 3 x VF-11B and 3 x VF-11C and love them.

Excellent engineering, good articulation, durable (so far), still nice and tight and very easy and smooth to transform.

I really hope Yamato releases the atmospheric Super Packs from Operation Stargazer for the VF-11C and also releases the Full Armor.

As a bit of a downer, when I talked with Yamato about the armor sveral months ago, they did admit when they designed the VF-11 toy, they didn't take the armor into consideration, unlike the V2 1/60 VF-1, which was designed from the ground up for the GBP Armor. This is not to say that the armor couldn't be made to fit the toy, just that it might be abit more difficult.

Graham

[David Hingtgen]

I'm still waiting for either a VFX-2 or Milia scheme. The current offerings are very boring. (and I'm sick of the M+ scheme by now regardless)

[Uxi]

Love the B but really want to get at least 1, if not 2 VF-11C and hope for the Protect Armor

[GU-11]

I own a VF-11B and I'm really loving this fig.

My only complaint about the VF-11 is the rather finicky lower part of the heat shield. Otherwise, its a beautifully crafted figure in all three modes.

Don't mind buying a chili-red VF-11 Millia custom myself if Yamato ever produces one.

[Roy Focker]

I love mine. Need I say more?

[Mommar]

I'm still waiting for either a VFX-2 or Milia scheme. The current offerings are very boring. (and I'm sick of the M+ scheme by now regardless)

I would totally rock a VFX-11 with the blue color scheme. While not radically different from a standard VF-11C I'd go for a Raven's scheme as well. The added stripes and different colored nose cone make for a nice contrast. I suppose if I took the time to learn to paint toys I could easily get another 11C and modify accordingly I suppose.

[DARKWIND]

I've got 3 x VF-11B and 3 x VF-11C and love them.

Excellent engineering, good articulation, durable (so far), still nice and tight and very easy and smooth to transform.

I really hope Yamato releases the atmospheric Super Packs from Operation Stargazer for the VF-11C and also releases the Full Armor.

As a bit of a downer, when I talked with Yamato about the armor sveral months ago, they did admit when they designed the VF-11 toy, they didn't take the armor into consideration, unlike the V2 1/60 VF-1, which was designed from the ground up for the GBP Armor. This is not to say that the armor couldn't be made to fit the toy, just that it might be abit more difficult.

Graham

If they have to do some mods to make it and release a new Valk due to the changes I wouldn't be surprised.

Id buy the new one for/with the armor too.

Given the fact that the current bird is sweet, but I wonder if the joints could take the added weight over an extended period of time.

All in all they should have seen it coming up, seeing as both armor types have rare screen time but are immensely popular in the fanbase.

Edited August 13, 2010 by DARKWIND

[ruskiiVFaussie]

that mutha f'n armour better b produced for the 11, it kicks so much arse it's not funny.

[Mommar]

As a bit of a downer, when I talked with Yamato about the armor sveral months ago, they did admit when they designed the VF-11 toy, they didn't take the armor into consideration, unlike the V2 1/60 VF-1, which was designed from the ground up for the GBP Armor. This is not to say that the armor couldn't be made to fit the toy, just that it might be abit more difficult.

As it stands now it shouldn't be too difficult to make something that works for the existing toy. Likely they'd have to release a special version with the little wing flaps on the front of the legs that fold down just like on the VF-1's. Otherwise, there are small places along the legs where the leg armor could snap in to and the backpack thrusters easily fit into the existing spot where the fast packs already plug in. Looking at the lineart it doesn't look like it would be as difficult to do on an existing VF-11.

[Vic Mancini]

I'm not the kind of guy to buy multiples of anything, but (speaking of paint schemes), I would buy another VF-11 in that blue camo scheme in the picture I posted in the 51 vs 27 thread. Sort of like Dobber's famous SV-51, but with a less jagged/splintered pattern. That would be boss.

[Vic Mancini]

I'm still waiting for either a VFX-2 or Milia scheme. The current offerings are very boring. (and I'm sick of the M+ scheme by now regardless)

Grey+Orange is one of my favorite color combinations, but I kind of agree on the B scheme being boring. I think the reason I find it boring is because all the fast packs are the exact same shade of gray as the mech itself. It would be more interesting if they were a darker shade of gray for contrast. Maybe the same dark gray of the joints/feet/hands. That's one of the reasons why I like the C scheme better...because the fast packs actually contrast the naked mech.

Edited August 13, 2010 by Vic Mancini

[logos]

I love my VF-11B. I have been thinking about buying the C but I just can't come up with the cash for it lately.

[1/1 LowViz Lurker]

Looks great in all modes. Buy it.

Being a cannon fodder it is supposed to look boring and not stand out. My fave part about this is the bayonet on the gunpod. I think this should be standard for all valkyrie design imo.

[derex3592]

Looks great in all modes. Buy it.

Being a cannon fodder it is supposed to look boring and not stand out. My fave part about this is the bayonet on the gunpod. I think this should be standard for all valkyrie design imo.

Agreed, the bayonet pwns all!