recon Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Just gave into temptation, and got a VF-171EX plus armor parts and YF-29, after a long hiatus from macross collection Will be getting VF-25G and super, armor parts for the VF-25F and VF-25S next month Quote
Mommar Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Pic-sie squadron! After fiddling around, I can say that they are very nice. I had a bit of a parts-fit issue with the left lower-leg armour at first, but it seems to be stable now that I changed the order in which I apply the parts onto the valk. One of the wings is even looser than the original ones now. The pin wants to pop out all the time. It's a slight annoyance, but the set does come with extra pins just in case, so perhaps using the newer pins will fix it? I haven't tried. The thigh armour does indeed pop off a lot, but I don't think it's as bad as the V1's. You will want to have them off during transformation, though. That said, transformation into fighter mode with all the stuff on is much simpler than I was expecting (you cannot put the armour on AFTER transformation into fighter, though). The shoulder rotation and everything went just fine. The only issue I had was with the legs. I don't like the leg transformation to begin with, with all this rotation going on before you can properly extend the legs, there is only so much stress those plastic knee hinges are going to bear, and now you have the added wrap-around leg armour to fit under the backplate. I only managed to do one leg properly and the other one did not want to rotate into the lateral position, nor would I force it. So I took off the armour, rotated the leg and slid the armour back into the space between the leg and backplate. I hope I don't have to do that every time. Great set, slightly pricey considering the only gimmick is the working landing gear, but really makes the VF-171 a chunkier, meaner-looking machine. I agree, my set just showed up today. My left leg armor doesn't like to stay attached either. The mid-shin booster doesn't seem to be shaped quite right like the right leg shin booster is. Rotating those legs into place with the extra bulk is scary. I used the new pins and the right wing doesn't like to stay in as well as the old wing with the old pin. I think it's an issue with how that wing is molded. I'm personally not concerned with "gimmicks" as the gimmick to me is that the 171 is armored and looks loaded for bare. Quote
Matrix Soul Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Look at the pins, it's not completely round, one side is flat, so make sure you put the pin in correctly, that might help, my pins are solid Quote
ErikElvis Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 AAahhhhh just loaded out the 171. Looks good and proper now! Quote
Chronocidal Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Someone needs to do a comparison between the bandai missiles and yamato ones. Are they interchangeable? I want to know if the hardpoints can be changed out, so I can load the 171 up with reaction missilles. Quote
mass driver Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) I finally got my set today as well. Just like Renato said, there seems to be a fit issue with the left leg armor. I managed to get the left leg armor to fit after a bit of fiddling. If you have an issue getting the armor to fit, try what I did. Try putting each leg piece on the leg individually to loosen up the peg holes before you try putting the whole leg armor assembly on. The thigh armor is a little loose but not as bad as the vf 25 super pack thigh armor. My new wing pins weren't loose. Everything else fits well. Edited January 1, 2013 by mass driver Quote
Graham Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Damn, snapped the head off one of the small pegs holding the wings on when trying to remove the left wing Luckily was able to glue it back on. The armour looks great. For those that were wondering, the thigh armour is secure in figher mode, it's only in battroid mode that it falls off easly. Graham Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 That's a little disappointing to hear about the loose thigh armor. At least it still looks pretty good. I can't wait to get mine. Quote
ErikElvis Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) I had a problem with the left leg armor as well. It took a lot of effing around with to get it right in fighter. But its good now. Oh and junkie i might have to pm you in a bit for some weathering tips. Edited January 1, 2013 by ErikElvis Quote
Loop Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Nice pic Graham. I wish I would have been able to get a duplicate 25-F Renewal. Quote
Old Man Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Nice pic Graham. I wish I would have been able to get a duplicate 25-F Renewal. Ditto... Quote
GGemini Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Here's my non-Alto VF-171... if anyone is interested in these armor parts, PM me Quote
VF5SS Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Once again I would strongly advise in not sticking things where they do not belong as those pegs are different sizes. Quote
NightCastle Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 That sounds like a personal problem. ...kidding aside. Definitely interesting to know. Quote
Chronocidal Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Well the design looks close enough you might be able to do the reverse, and put the Bandai weapons on a Yamato hardpoint. Clips look the same size at least. It'd probably be easy enough to drill out the holes a little so the 171 wings accept Yamato weapons though. Quote
mechaninac Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 A better solution would be purpose built pylons to allow the Yamato ordnance to be mounted on Bandai's 171 without having to drill anything... Shapeways to the rescue. Quote
Chronocidal Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Well, better in the sense that you don't risk screwing up the wings, yes, but I'm already planning some surgery to permanently attach those wings anyway, so I might try it anyway. Making stuff that the yamato missiles can attach to will take some work, but definitely an option. Quote
anubis20 Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 This armor pack is badass. I didnt bother with the missiles since my wings dont fall off and i dont wanna mess that up... I did have a bitch of a time fitting the left leg. The bottom lower part that plugs into the shin booster likes to pop out if i put any kind of pressure on the outer panel. Quote
miriya Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Sweet Custom color scheme! What color did you use to replace the red? Here's my non-Alto VF-171... Quote
Benbot Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Here's my non-Alto VF-171... Awesome. But was there a non-Alto 171 release that I didn't know about or is this a custom paint job? Quote
Reïvaj Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Awesome. But was there a non-Alto 171 release that I didn't know about or is this a custom paint job? Have you read any of the previous posts? The last one for instance? Quote
Loop Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) LOL, Just a quick pointer in case some don't know. Before you enter the thread, the is a little vernier truster button on the left of the thread title that will take you to the newest post since you last read the thread, so you don't get lost in the conversation. Helps me out alot *Edit* Sometimes it is a triangle too, not sure what that means..... Edited January 3, 2013 by Loop Quote
ErikElvis Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I cant stop looking at the 171 loaded out in fighter. So bad ass. Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 So just how hard is it to transform the 171 with the gun and missile pod attached to the arms? Do they get in the way a lot? Quote
Chronocidal Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I wouldn't think so, but that's just assuming, since the arms pop out and away from the rest of the body so far. Quote
GGemini Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Sweet Custom color scheme! What color did you use to replace the red? Thanks! I used the Tamiya AS-7 Neutral Gray. Quite a PITA because the paint rubbed off in many places during the transformation (even with a clear coating) so had to re-paint it again Quote
neoexcaliber Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Anyone managed to get a unit from anime-export? I ordered and paid for it a few months back but today I find out that the item is no longer in stock. Very disappointed with their service. Quote
mechaninac Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Anyone managed to get a unit from anime-export? I ordered and paid for it a few months back but today I find out that the item is no longer in stock. Very disappointed with their service. If you reserved a copy with AE at a time when the item was open for preorder, and since they charge up-front, you should be getting a shipping payment request next week if you've made a shipping request, as they may be closed until Monday just like HLJ. If I were you I would log on to your account and check your order to see if it's listed. However, to be sure, you should send them an email to get a status update on your item. Quote
neoexcaliber Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) If you reserved a copy with AE at a time when the item was open for preorder, and since they charge up-front, you should be getting a shipping payment request next week if you've made a shipping request, as they may be closed until Monday just like HLJ. If I were you I would log on to your account and check your order to see if it's listed. However, to be sure, you should send them an email to get a status update on your item. They're back to work today and when I logged in, I saw this under 'Notes'. Anyone else got the same thing? We are checking availability for this item. When restocked we will notify you by email. If unavailable we will refund you in full. Edited January 4, 2013 by neoexcaliber Quote
Murphy Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Crap have the same message, looks like I have to find them somewhere eles Quote
neoexcaliber Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Crap have the same message, looks like I have to find them somewhere eles I suggest waiting till Monday before buying another unit elsewhere. Quote
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