Saburo Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Edited October 19, 2014 by Saburo Quote
Mommar Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Alright, sold. We need a new SV-51. If it weren't for the inherent floppiness of the old Yammie's (and the fact this thing is rare and expensive) I'd be all over the older one's thanks to Saburo. Quote
Saburo Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Alright, sold. We need a new SV-51. If it weren't for the inherent floppiness of the old Yammie's (and the fact this thing is rare and expensive) I'd be all over the older one's thanks to Saburo. This one is on loan to me so I could take photos, so I only took pics in fighter mode. While putting on the weapon pods on the hinge on the outer wing did not hold too well. Quote
Mommar Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 This one is on loan to me so I could take photos, so I only took pics in fighter mode. While putting on the weapon pods on the hinge on the outer wing did not hold too well. Oh, I know. That's why I'm not going to bother with this. But if a new one with better mechanics was made I'd buy it. Quote
Saburo Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Oh, I know. That's why I'm not going to bother with this. But if a new one with better mechanics was made I'd buy it. If they were to release an SV-51 with better mechanics I would buy it too. Quote
Mommar Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 I love the Ivanov color too. I didn't realize there's actually a bit of color variation but your pics bring that out. It's nice and subtle. I wouldn't want a Nora version though, I don't care for the Purple color. Quote
mickyg Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) It would benefit from some of the enhancements the v2 VF-1 series got, namely improved fit and finer panel lines. Throw some newer engineering that we've seen in toys of the last few years and it'd be a win, all around. I loved my Nora version and regret having parted with it years ago, even if it was a bit floppy for my liking. Saburo, your shots certainly do the SV-51 justice! Edited October 19, 2014 by mickyg Quote
Mommar Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Gerwalk pics please!! Saburo said it's a loaner for pics and he didn't transform it because of that. Never transform another man's Valk. Quote
Saburo Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 I love the Ivanov color too. I didn't realize there's actually a bit of color variation but your pics bring that out. It's nice and subtle. I wouldn't want a Nora version though, I don't care for the Purple color. I don't think the anime had a variation in color. The different materials and colors for the each of parts really shows. I think it looks cool, less of a dark grey mass. Big, Black Beautiful Bird. Its a beautiful metallic Condor. Gerwalk pics please!! Sorry close313, I would take pics of other modes if it were mine. It would benefit from some of the enhancements the v2 VF-1 series got, namely improved fit and finer panel lines. Throw some newer engineering that we've seen in toys of the last few years and it'd be a win, all around. I loved my Nora version and regret having parted with it years ago, even if it was a bit floppy for my liking. Saburo, your shots certainly do the SV-51 justice! Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. This is the very first SV-51 I have handled and I can see how floppy it can be just by seeing it in fighter mode. Saburo said it's a loaner for pics and he didn't transform it because of that. Never transform another man's Valk. Mommar is correct. Wise words, Momar. Wise words indeed... Very wise words... Quote
EXO Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 I'm pretty sure that was on the 1.5 of the ten commandments. Quote
Saburo Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) I was granted clearance from the Valk's owner to transform it. Its interesting on how the light reflects off the parts it shows as a different color. Enjoy! Bonus! Rivals take a moment to pose of the camera. Edited October 19, 2014 by Saburo Quote
wm cheng Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Wow! Beautiful as always!!! Almost enough for me to take mine out of the case and weather and decal it... Love dark valks! Quote
Saburo Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Fantastic! Thank you. Wow! Beautiful as always!!! Almost enough for me to take mine out of the case and weather and decal it... Love dark valks! Thank you WM! Yes, its time for you to weather and decal them. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Fantastic! Ditto! Count me among the 3 people that hate the SV-51 but those pics honestly have me wanting to either track one down or start talking about how Arcadia should revisit the design. -b. *edit for grammar Edited October 20, 2014 by Kanedas Bike Quote
abbadon Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Yup same here. Great pics! Really want to make you hunt down a SV-51 for your collection. Quote
Saburo Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Ditto! Count me among the 3 people that hate the SV-51 but those pics honestly have me wanting to either track one down or start talking about how Arcadia should revisit the design. -b. *edit for grammar Yup same here. Great pics! Really want to make you hunt down a SV-51 for your collection. Thank you both! The one thing I do like about getting Valks loaned to me is that I get to handle them and in some cases transform them so the "Must have" instinct is reduced. I have the pics so they are virtually... mine... MUWAHAHAHA! Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Great photography once again! I really like the SV-51. It's unique and ugly but in a badass and awesome sort of way. Quick tip: If you bring the shoulders up and closer together, it helps the look of the battroid mode quite a bit. Quote
Saburo Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Great photography once again! I really like the SV-51. It's unique and ugly but in a badass and awesome sort of way. Quick tip: If you bring the shoulders up and closer together, it helps the look of the battroid mode quite a bit. Thank you! I like that is very unique looking and the dark color scheme helps to give it that sinister badass look. Thank you for the tip, the valk was on loan to me, so I was trying to be careful with its transformation and handling. I'll remember tip and hopefully the SV-51 Nora will loaned to me. As for the Ivanov version its back in it box. Edited October 20, 2014 by Saburo Quote
Valkyrie Magnus Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 A long time ago before I was a Valkyrie Adict I said no to Macross Zero stuff. I really regret it now. Awesome pics Saburo. Quote
Saburo Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 A long time ago before I was a Valkyrie Adict I said no to Macross Zero stuff. I really regret it now. Awesome pics Saburo. Thanks, now you just have to hunt for them so you can add to your collection. Quote
Valkyrie Magnus Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks, now you just have to hunt for them so you can add to your collection. Lol thanks Saburo! Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Great pics as always, Saburo! Looking at Roy's VF-0S, I really wish they redo that after 0D is released. Quote
Xigfrid Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 I was granted clearance from the Valk's owner to transform it. Its interesting on how the light reflects off the parts it shows as a different color. Enjoy! Bonus! Rivals take a moment to pose of the camera. This one! It really tells how big SV-51 is... if you consider how big already is the VF-0S ! Amazing shots Quote
Gakken85 Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Do the SV51's even fit in a detolf in bat mode? Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Do the SV51's even fit in a detolf in bat mode? Yup, even with the pylons attached. Fighter mode is a tighter fit and you have to have them displayed diagonally and at an angle because it is longer than the length or width of the enclosure, Quote
Saburo Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Great pics as always, Saburo! Looking at Roy's VF-0S, I really wish they redo that after 0D is released. Thank you no3ljm! Let hope for a reissue . This one! It really tells how big SV-51 is... if you consider how big already is the VF-0S ! Amazing shots Thank you. I should have taken a shot with the VF-1S with them. Edited October 20, 2014 by Saburo Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Thank you no3ljm! Let hope for a reissue . Hahaha! We don't want a 'reissue' with exploding plastics, right Saburo? We need a 'renewal' ala VF-0D. Quote
Saburo Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Hahaha! We don't want a 'reissue' with exploding plastics, right Saburo? We need a 'renewal' ala VF-0D. Haha... yes, renewal is what I meant. Too early in the morning for me. Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Hahaha! Good morning then, bro! A good cup of java should probably fix that. Quote
chyll2 Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 sv-51 yamato has a SRP of 20k+ yen, with Arcadia milking the molds and adding useless extras, they can easily charge close to 30k yen for it. With renewal or new version of the mold, you are simply asking them to charge 40k yen Saburo's pic has shown though that it is a very unique and good looking Valkyrie. Quote
Saburo Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 Hahaha! Good morning then, bro! A good cup of java should probably fix that. haha! Thanks, it was a rough monday morning but I made it through the day. sv-51 yamato has a SRP of 20k+ yen, with Arcadia milking the molds and adding useless extras, they can easily charge close to 30k yen for it. With renewal or new version of the mold, you are simply asking them to charge 40k yen Saburo's pic has shown though that it is a very unique and good looking Valkyrie. I see your point on the Arcadia pricing for a renewal SV-51. Quote
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