spanner Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 1 hour ago, kajnrig said: Get enough to do the transformation from fighter to gerwalk where it does a backflip and a barrel roll. That'd be something... I'd need to buy another dozen tv brownies to even get close to that idea!! Quote
slide Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) Just now, spanner said: I'd need to buy another dozen tv brownies to even get close to that idea!! lol, jk bud Edited June 11, 2017 by slide Quote
Mommar Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 3 hours ago, spanner said: I'd need to buy another dozen tv brownies to even get close to that idea!! You're on notice now spanner! Quote
ArchieNov Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 sh9000 can mimic that display easy and more with his HMR collection. Quote
Sildani Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 And it's available at NY! Go go go! Heh. https://www.nippon-yasan.com/10446-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-19-advance.html Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Sildani said: And it's available at NY! Go go go! Heh. https://www.nippon-yasan.com/10446-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-19-advance.html I got that NY notice too. Quote
Mr Bomber Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 7 hours ago, no3Ljm said: I got that NY notice too. Ordered it! NOT!!! Quote
Loop Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) Looks like I need to secure a 3rd MISB!! I know... WTF right? I still haven't opened up either of my copies. Edited June 15, 2017 by Loop Quote
505thAirborne Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Mr Bomber said: Ordered it! NOT!!! Quote
eXis10z Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) That's some crazy price. And to think I balked before getting a brand new one in jpn for 36k yen in Feb. Edited June 15, 2017 by eXis10z Quote
Scream Man Posted July 11, 2017 Author Posted July 11, 2017 I grabbed a second one, and as before the left wing booster wont lock into place. Did anyone ever come up with a solution for that? Quote
Saburo Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 The VF-19ADV is still one my favorites of valk photos I have taken. Quote
wm cheng Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 Yes!!! Beautiful Saburo. It's definitely my favourite VF-19 - you know how satisfied I am with it when I haven't had to carve time out of my too busy schedule to have to detail it up for it to be acceptable in my collection (unlike the 2 weeks I will never get back to get that turd of a Arcadia version to be even acceptable in my eyes). Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 4 hours ago, Scream Man said: I grabbed a second one, and as before the left wing booster wont lock into place. Did anyone ever come up with a solution for that? TBH, I think there's no way to really lock it in place. It's a bad locking mechanism from Bandai. Even I placed the booster in its 'locked' position, once I shake or bump the Valk, it always get loose. Not sure if adding a small 'dot' of Krazy Glue to the potruding circle thing on the booster will help to lock it more. 3 hours ago, Saburo said: The VF-19ADV is still one my favorites of valk photos I have taken. 3 hours ago, Saburo said: Loving it too. I know a lot has complained how much this Valk have tampo prints. But everytime I looked at it, I want all my Valks to look like that. 2 hours ago, wm cheng said: Yes!!! Beautiful Saburo. It's definitely my favourite VF-19 - you know how satisfied I am with it when I haven't had to carve time out of my too busy schedule to have to detail it up for it to be acceptable in my collection (unlike the 2 weeks I will never get back to get that turd of a Arcadia version to be even acceptable in my eyes). I'm going to experience soon what you've been experiencing, Mr. Cheng. Looking forward on applying decals on my VF-1's. Quote
Sandman Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 Who complains about too much tampo? Are they crazy? Quote
Lord_Of_Tetris Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 Whoa whoa whoa whoa WHOA. People actually DON'T like Tampo printing? Now that I own a VF-19 Advance, this is the GOLD STANDARD for what I expect on my expensive action figures. And, based on the lavish Tampo on the SV-262 and VF-31 figures, Bandai continues to impress with the Tampo. Quote
Chronocidal Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Lord_Of_Tetris said: Whoa whoa whoa whoa WHOA. People actually DON'T like Tampo printing? Now that I own a VF-19 Advance, this is the GOLD STANDARD for what I expect on my expensive action figures. And, based on the lavish Tampo on the SV-262 and VF-31 figures, Bandai continues to impress with the Tampo. I like tampo prints when they enhance the look of the valk, and are accurate, but Bandai did go overboard with this one. It's a combination of two things really. First, the markings themselves are huge, much larger than even the 1/48 scale Hasegawa YF-19 decals, so they stand out far more than they should. The second thing is a side-effect of the first: they're all entirely readable. That wouldn't be bad if the markings actually made sense, but I'm thinking Bandai didn't really care what text was printed where as long as it looks good on a shelf. It doesn't look bad, and I love the thing, so don't get me wrong. I just wish Bandai would stop half-assing their detail work, and just copy actual aircraft instead of thinking they know what they're doing. Anyway, as far as getting the booster to lock into place, I actually had to cut down the tabs. Mine looked like they'd be melted, and the smushy blobs that used to be locking tabs weren't sharp enough to lock into the recesses on the wing glove. Once I shaved down the molten plastic to make a sharp-cornered block, they stayed on much better. I still have one more of these I haven't opened, so I might photograph the process if I do it again. Edited July 11, 2017 by Chronocidal Quote
F360 Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 besides the tampo printing, the vf-19 advance also have tons of small details and line all over the place. for me, even when you compare it to the vf-31 or the SV-262 the details on the vf-19 still stands above theirs. and that LARGE clear canopy, love it. Quote
Lolicon Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 "NO STEP" markings on the the underside of the wings. Yeah. Quote
Chronocidal Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) I actually think that one was unique to the VF-171s. The VF-19 got "NO LIFT" ones, which makes more sense. I'm more thinking about how they slapped "ACCESS PANEL INSIDE" in like a dozen places that aren't even panels, random "DO NOT TOUCH" labels in random spots on the fuselage, and more jack stand locators than you need to lift a B-52. It's just the same way Bandai always seems to treat aircraft. There are billions of easily accessible online references for every facet of any type of aircraft they could possibly want, and they tend to ignore all of them, and go with whatever they feel like at the time. It's just baffling. Edited July 11, 2017 by Chronocidal Quote
Zx31 Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Lolicon said: "NO STEP" markings on the the underside of the wings. Yeah. In space, anything can be a step. Quote
sh9000 Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 Why do some people call this the VF-19 Advanced when it is called the VF-19 Advance? Quote
mechaninac Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 32 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Why do some people call this the VF-19 Advanced when it is called the VF-19 Advance? Quote
technoblue Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 34 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Why do some people call this the VF-19 Advanced when it is called the VF-19 Advance? Not sure if you're trolling, but in the real world we have had the YF-22 and YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighters. For those members who are familiar with the real world jets, I think it's easy to equivocate or conflate Advance with Advanced, especially since this toy is a modified version of Isamu's YF-19. At least, I know I make that common mistake myself. Anyway, now that I've completely bored everyone with an explanation, I'll go back to enjoying the VF-19 Advance(d). Quote
sh9000 Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 No I was just going by the name that was given for the toy. Quote
Graham Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 Has anybody else's mid-strut hinge on the front landing gear become so loose that it folds at even the slightest movement. Quote
Duymon Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Graham said: Has anybody else's mid-strut hinge on the front landing gear become so loose that it folds at even the slightest movement. I had that issue. fixed it by using thinned-down future and coating the joint. Edited July 12, 2017 by Duymon Quote
Lorindor Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 9 hours ago, Chronocidal said: I like tampo prints when they enhance the look of the valk, and are accurate, but Bandai did go overboard with this one. It's a combination of two things really. First, the markings themselves are huge, much larger than even the 1/48 scale Hasegawa YF-19 decals, so they stand out far more than they should. The second thing is a side-effect of the first: they're all entirely readable. That wouldn't be bad if the markings actually made sense, but I'm thinking Bandai didn't really care what text was printed where as long as it looks good on a shelf. This and the huge gaps everywhere and visible tabs were what made the VF-19 ADVANCE one of the biggest dissapointments in my collection. 7 hours ago, sh9000 said: Why do some people call this the VF-19 Advanced when it is called the VF-19 Advance? Probably the same reasons for why some call call the Sv-262 "Drakken" or "Draaken", or why the Lilldraken is called Lil'Draken. Ignorance, laziness or in some cases dyslexia, I would say. Quote
Saburo Posted July 13, 2017 Posted July 13, 2017 On 7/11/2017 at 10:14 AM, wm cheng said: Yes!!! Beautiful Saburo. It's definitely my favourite VF-19 - you know how satisfied I am with it when I haven't had to carve time out of my too busy schedule to have to detail it up for it to be acceptable in my collection (unlike the 2 weeks I will never get back to get that turd of a Arcadia version to be even acceptable in my eyes). Thanks @wm cheng, can't wait to see your detailed up version. Your valks are always amazing, wish I could photograph them. Quote
wm cheng Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 6 hours ago, Saburo said: Thanks @wm cheng, can't wait to see your detailed up version. Your valks are always amazing, wish I could photograph them. Well, I love your photos!!! If you're ever in Toronto, just let me know and I'll even dust them for ya Quote
Depthcharge Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Uhg, I need help. I am trying to convert my VF-19 from bot mode to gerwalk/fighter and I absolutely can not get the hip swing mechanism to unlock/budge and swing back down. Can anyone offer some tips? Quote
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