DX Chogokin VF-171 Cannon Fodder

[Gakken85]

I wish they'd make a version from the first episode that's the drone piloted version. That's the sex.

[Graham]

I don't recall any drone piloted version of the VF-171 in the first episode of Macross Frontier (or in any episodes).

The only drone in the first episode was the AIF-7S

Graham

[Kelsain]

GGemini, was it you that sold the leg & torso super parts from your 171EX? If not, you could always paint them lighter gray and put them on the 171CF, like these guys:

[sreichma]

Anyone know if you can put the missiles from the 171 armor kit onto the vf-25 renewal wings?

[Duymon]

Not without harpoints on the 25's.

Hljand amiami units came in today. No duds yet, but got 4 more in the pipe from NY. Crossing my fingers 0_o

[miro79]

And im still waiting for HLJ to ship my valk... I paid on monday, and still nothing has happend.

[Gakken85]

I don't recall any drone piloted version of the VF-171 in the first episode of Macross Frontier (or in any episodes).

The only drone in the first episode was the AIF-7S

Graham

http://i.imgur.com/uRMCZPw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6LjnDNB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZQxyRoF.jpg

About 14:30 into the first episode. Similar color pattern to the canon fodder. Similar design but slightly different forward section with the drone eye.

Personally, I think it would make a fantastic toy.

Edited May 3, 2013 by Gakken85

[cyde01]

http://i.imgur.com/uRMCZPw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6LjnDNB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZQxyRoF.jpg

About 14:30 into the first episode. Similar color pattern to the canon fodder. Similar design but slightly different forward section with the drone eye.

Personally, I think it would make a fantastic toy.

those aren't 171s, they're ghosts. so what you're saying is you want a ghost with the 171cf color scheme.

Edited May 3, 2013 by cyde01

[Gakken85]

I'm saying I want one, no matter what its called haha. I haven't finished frontier so the first time I saw them they looked like the 171 to me.

[Lolicon]

I'm betting that Bandai will probably release Ghosts as web exclusives for the RVF-25 and VF-27. As for a CF color scheme, that's another matter...

[cyde01]

i'm personally not interested in non-transforming toys but i guess they'd be cool to display with an rvf-25 or vf-27 if you had one. looks like they aren't including them with the vf-27fp set though.

[sreichma]

so the 171's have hardpoints? Asking, because I don't have one.

[Scyla]

Off topic but I hope the don't release the drones for the RVF-25/VF-27/RVF-171 in stupid bundles like the last time. Drone and drone controller for the Super Parts are enough in my eyes.

For me the clip on missiles for the VF-25s are not worth buying because they didn't use them in the show.

The drones look cool though.

Edited May 3, 2013 by Scyla

[Gakken85]

They should make it remote controlled haha

[Reïvaj]

About 14:30 into the first episode. Similar color pattern to the canon fodder. Similar design but slightly different forward section with the drone eye.

Personally, I think it would make a fantastic toy.

Well, now that I think about it, I guess if you can confuse a Ghost with a VF-171CF then how not to confuse the ads as vague as those of Hasegawa and Yamato for the 30th anniversary...

[MacrossJunkie]

so the 171's have hardpoints? Asking, because I don't have one.

Not out of the box. You have to get the super parts to get the replacement wings with hardpoints. Lame, I know.

[lechuck]

Of course it's Friday and of course mine has to land in customs, sitting there over the weekend.

Now I have to try and find time after work again to go there. I say again, because I went there today to pick up four pieces of replacement parts for one of my MG kits that they retained.

By the time I get my VF-171 in my hands it will be old news already.

Grrrr, I get so agro when it comes to customs. Mankinds worst idea ever!

[skullmilitia]

Nice, mine got delivered today, no time to open until after work.

[Kicker773]

got my package today form NY, but not what I ordered.......disappointing.

[miro79]

got my package today form NY, but not what I ordered.......disappointing.

You got something else you also ordered, or did they send you the wrong item?

[Kicker773]

Well wrong item and amount i should say.....lets see how they correct the issue.

[miro79]

Well wrong item and amount i should say.....lets see how they correct the issue.

well.... what did you get instead?

[skullmilitia]

well.... what did you get instead?

Sorry we don't sell to museums letter?

[Graham]

http://i.imgur.com/uRMCZPw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6LjnDNB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZQxyRoF.jpg

About 14:30 into the first episode. Similar color pattern to the canon fodder. Similar design but slightly different forward section with the drone eye.

Personally, I think it would make a fantastic toy.

Graham

[GGemini]

GGemini, was it you that sold the leg & torso super parts from your 171EX? If not, you could always paint them lighter gray and put them on the 171CF, like these guys:

Yup, I offered the parts but in the end I never sold them. Good idea! Need to find a similar color, the parts shouldn't be too hard to paint

[Duymon]

Finished some basic panel lining. The black paint, unlike previous DXes, is very sensitive to rubbing alcohol. THe silver is the same as the one used on the 171 so it'll rub off easy with rubbing alcohol. be careful when doing washes and wiping off the excess.

On a side note, my 171 CF looks so naked without underwing stores like they had in like every scene in Macross F.. September cannot come sooner.

Also.. the flaps on the wings have grey 171's....not no-steps. It just looks stupid to have 171 in those areas O_o

Edited May 4, 2013 by Duymon

[glane21]

These are all 1/60 scale, why is the Yamato so much larger?

[Sandman]

Graham

LOL!

Well Said. Double face palm never gets old.

Edited May 4, 2013 by Sandman

[Reïvaj]

These are all 1/60 scale, why is the Yamato so much larger?

Because it's a different valk, it's a VF-17.

Edited May 4, 2013 by Reïvaj

[Loop]

Well, now that I think about it, I guess if you can confuse a Ghost with a VF-171CF then how not to confuse the ads as vague as those of Hasegawa and Yamato for the 30th anniversary...

LOL, makes sense

got my package today form NY, but not what I ordered.......disappointing.

What did you get? Did NY short you?

Because it's a different valk, it's a VF-17.

I don't understand why people are trying to do direct comparisons on these 2 different valks from 2 different shows that are set in different timelines.....

[Chronocidal]

Nah, same timeline, it's just like comparing the Hornet to the Superhornet, just in reverse.

[Loop]

Nah, same timeline, it's just like comparing the Hornet to the Superhornet, just in reverse.

I should have said earlier and later in the same timeline lol

[David Hingtgen]

Hmmmmn. Should I sell mine now while it's "in the collectorate's consciousness", or wait 6 months hoping it becomes rare/valuable?

[Shukenzero]

Just keep it and enjoy it!

[Gakken85]

I'm sure you could get it on ebay and make some money off what you initially paid. If you want a few months when all stores are sold out you could probably make a bit more.

Up to you really.