Yamato 1/60 VF-1A "Alaska Base" Custom

[EXO]

No talk of politics.

[Black Valkyrie]

That's so true that this Alaska base 1A would be the last official variant which ever been introduced in macross series. I need this one for sure!

There is still the VF-1A M&M Arcade varaint. Graham is there any indication from Yamato about it ?

Thanks.

[Archer]

There is still the VF-1A M&M Arcade varaint. Graham is there any indication from Yamato about it ?

Thanks.

Yeah, good idea, but I'd really really REALLY like to see an options part re-release of both 1/60 original -1J's first, since few few people seem to own them here...

[anime52k8]

Grrr.. I might be tempted, but maybe if I get my VE-1, that can be number 20.

Honestly? I know it's probably blasphemy of some sort, but I'd almost be tempted to put the name Jack Archer on it.

but Jack archer had a red VF-1, Izzy flew the Green one.

[Chronocidal]

but Jack archer had a red VF-1, Izzy flew the Green one.

Oh I know, I just would love to give battlecry a simultaneous nod and slap in the face. It's actually sad though, the paint schemes they used for those VF-1s weren't too terrible. If they made them, I'd probably grab them out of nostalgia for the game itself, but I put the likelyhood of that just slightly less than getting a full English dub of DYRL on bluray.

As for it being number 20, unless they start releasing a ton of customs in low-vis markings, I think I'm set for canon schemes. And really, that 20 includes 3 unbuilt kits, so yeah.

Edited May 21, 2012 by Chronocidal

[anime52k8]

honestly, I think the original scheme they came up with for Battlecry was actually pretty nice looking. I've always liked how they actually continued the stripe/color of the chest onto the back plate, and having transition from the colored fuselage to the white nose at an angle is an interesting touch.

[Mr March]

Does this mean the "Alaska Base" title is now the official designation for this variant? If so, i guess i'll have to change the name of the profile on my website.

[reddsun1]

How funny... Just when you thought you've seen every vf-1 made in existence Yamato finds yet another obscure color scheme to milk the VF-1 mold

Nope--there's still the gray -1J from "Phantasm"; and then there's a -1J in cannon fodder brown, but I can't remember which ep right now...

[charger69]

After these releases, I'm now an "unintentional" army builder

[reddsun1]

Oh yeah, isn't SVF-41 "Black Aces" considered canon now, too?

[Mechapilot77]

Oh yeah, isn't SVF-41 "Black Aces" considered canon now, too?

WOW, I'd buy that in a heartbeat. That looks like a real world F-14 style color scheme that roy's is inspired by.

[jvmacross]

If the cavaliers sells well...maybe they will do the rest of the "unseen" squadrons from the Prometheus...based on the pics from the VF-1 GA Graphics book???

[Wasabi-san]

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Edited January 17, 2014 by Wasabi-san

[Vi-RS]

Nope--there's still the gray -1J from "Phantasm"; and then there's a -1J in cannon fodder brown, but I can't remember which ep right now...

I thought the CF VF-1J has been released years back?

[connor99]

I thought the CF VF-1J has been released years back?

Yes, and here's hoping YAMATO would wanna consider a re-issue .

[reddsun1]

I thought the CF VF-1J has been released years back?

Woops--looks like I need to refer back to the "Macross Toy Releases" thread. Mea culpa.

[Black Valkyrie]

@BlackValkyrie:

"There is still the VF-1A M&M Arcade variant."

Funny you mention those valks. We dug out the 80's Battletech lead "Stinger" mini's, and I'm just finishing up the white on Maxs' battroid. Milia's battroid is already done, with the GERWALK's coming next. Pics soon.

Impressive, at least some one is into them .

[derex3592]

Ohhh and how I thought I had bought my last VF-1...NOPE!! Mental Pre Order over here!

[Jasonc]

Cool, just hope it's "down the line", like as in October release.

[Agent-GHQ]

It's critical on what kinda green that Yamato will choose to go with, I'd prefer some sort of real world military dark green like the Spartan.

Uhhh hells no yo! Stick to toon acuracy as possible! Edited May 21, 2012 by Agent-GHQ

[Project YF-67]

i really hope with all these re-releases Yamato decides to also do Max and Milias VF-1Js.

[Chronocidal]

Oh yeah, isn't SVF-41 "Black Aces" considered canon now, too?

Except.. I don't think that's supposed to be "Black Aces".... one, the colors are entirely wrong, looks like a mix of VF-84 and VF-142, Ghost Riders, with maybe a bit of VFA-151 Vigilantes. Outside of the number, and what looks like a spade eyepatch on the skull, that looks nothing like a traditional Black Aces scheme. They were known for years as always having a solid black nosecone, and using red/white markings.

Not to say those markings don't look awesome, and I know I would buy multiples if they started using the Hasegawa high-vis schemes on new releases. But for a company with as much experience with F-14 kits and markings as Hasegawa, I'm surprised they mixed the names around so much.

[PetarB]

I keep forgetting to post my own 'Alaska Base' version, using these decals:

http://www.studiostarforge.com/content/un-spacy-male-pilots172

Really interested to see what Yamato have come up with. I hope it's not just 'green'.

[Wasabi-san]

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Edited January 17, 2014 by Wasabi-san

[Kicker773]

Ahaha that brings memories.. battlecry valk looks pretty cool.

Politics yes.. i don't think it belongs here seriously...I'm not even going to dive on that..

[Vi-RS]

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/uploads/gallery/album_549/gallery_14954_549_156891.jpg

Here's a little project in the works concerning "split-second schemes." They still need touch-ups and wire for the head laser, but with all of the expensive variants, we decided to paint the little ones and save for the cool, big stuff. LAM's/GERWALK's are next.

Haha.... That is nicely done, but ain't these supposed to be 1A?

[jvmacross]

honestly, I think the original scheme they came up with for Battlecry was actually pretty nice looking. I've always liked how they actually continued the stripe/color of the chest onto the back plate, and having transition from the colored fuselage to the white nose at an angle is an interesting touch.

Has a kind of Macross the First look about it....or is that the other way around?

[anime52k8]

I'd be down for some arcade valks, but only if they're cast in glow-in-the-dark plastic.

Edited May 22, 2012 by anime52k8

[Old Man]

I'd be down for some arcade valks, but only if they're cast in glow-in-the-dark plastic.

That would be super cool!

[UN Spacy]

You know what...that's a great idea folks.

Does Yamato still talk to Graham?

[Reïvaj]

Graham doesn't talk to us lately.

[akt_m]

Of course I realized they keep their stuff a secret because they know if they release early pics, MW members will rip whatever it is apart with multitude of complaints about size, color, gaps, etc, etc

I wonder if yamato has an employee that actually read this board.

Edited May 23, 2012 by akt_m

[Kyp Durron]

I'd rather see Yamato make a Low Vis color scheme.

-Kyp

[Wasabi-san]

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Edited January 17, 2014 by Wasabi-san

[VF5SS]

What about the Wasp and Valkyrie light 'mechs :<