1/6 VF-1 Valkyrie cockpit speaker

[no3Ljm]

Nice! You’re going to customize the figure and replace it with a smaller body type? Can’t wait to see it. Also, you already painted the stripe into black. Are you going for 001 or 011?  

[seti88]

living vicariously thru the pics as usual! looking yums!

hopefully no annoying defects or what not!

 

[kyekye]

6 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Nice! You’re going to customize the figure and replace it with a smaller body type? Can’t wait to see it. Also, you already painted the stripe into black. Are you going for 001 or 011?  

Figure body - yes.

Black Stripe - No that was photoshop :D. I'm testing an option with static vinyl sheet thou

[no3Ljm]

1 hour ago, kyekye said:

Figure body - yes.

Black Stripe - No that was photoshop :D. I'm testing an option with static vinyl sheet thou

Hey Kyekye. If it’s possible. Before you change the body type, can you post a pic of the two figures together? I’m planning on getting a stand-alone Rick figure down the line. Thanks!

[sh9000]

Very nice customizations.

[JetJockey]

On 7/8/2018 at 2:04 AM, kyekye said:

There. ScrXX you Harmony Goldy.

And I had to try it as well. The body base is really old type and bigger  than usual. I'll have to try again after swapping the base body.

 

You pushed me a step closer to getting one. I hope someone makes good figures in scale with this one day.

[no3Ljm]

2 hours ago, JetJockey said:

You pushed me a step closer to getting one. I hope someone makes good figures in scale with this one day.

As far as I remember, they're going to release an articulated 1/6 scale of Rick Hunter down the line separately. Probably Max as well after his speaker gets released.

 

[JetJockey]

4 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

As far as I remember, they're going to release an articulated 1/6 scale of Rick Hunter down the line separately. Probably Max as well after his speaker gets released.

 

I meant DYRL figures after seeing that one in the cockpit.

[no3Ljm]

2 minutes ago, JetJockey said:

I meant DYRL figures after seeing that one in the cockpit.

Oh. The Popbox Hikaru DYRL figure. Yeah, I hope some company will make a better one soon. I find mine too tall with the rest of my 1/6th scale figure. But I really like the helmet and the suit. And got it on bargain too from Robotech Store before. 

 

[Lolicon]

On 7/8/2018 at 2:04 AM, kyekye said:

There. ScrXX you Harmony Goldy.

You're my hero.

[juice14]

I threw out the power adaptor by accident so only just got mine working.... here's a video using the speaker for playback and recorded using my handphone..... Feels a bit odd to pay Harmony Gold but this was too good to pass up..... https://www.facebook.com/groups/976411302452770/permalink/1873447756082449/

[juice14]

On 7/6/2018 at 8:42 AM, DarkArchon3000 said:

Does the cockpit display have volume control or make any sounds along with the lights?

Not directly and no sounds directly either.... sounds are via Bluetooth speaker functionality so the only thing you get when switching on the cockpit is a beep to let you know it works, the lights and also the video on the small display in the centre.

[macsam]

On 7/28/2018 at 8:48 AM, juice14 said:

Not directly and no sounds directly either.... sounds are via Bluetooth speaker functionality so the only thing you get when switching on the cockpit is a beep to let you know it works, the lights and also the video on the small display in the centre.

i thought that initially they were going to allow an SD card to be inserted for custom video footage to be displayed on the monitor.  

[JetJockey]

Those lights are awesome. Thanks for the video.

[The Smirker]

Ye

Edited July 30, 2018 by The Smirker

[macsam]

Threw together a quick unboxing video.  Picked it up a couple of weeks ago and just got around to putting it together.   Makes a great coffee table piece

http://[video src="https://youtu.be/pfl7SJT_y3Y"][/video]

[max928]

Kyekye, any way I can get a print of those h.ichijo stickers?

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

damn that this is huge..     should charge it rent.

 

[kyekye]

On 8/21/2018 at 12:22 PM, max928 said:

Kyekye, any way I can get a print of those h.ichijo stickers?

Sorry. I just saw the post.

if you have a inkjet printer, you can get a water-slide decal paper and print this one.

make sure print resolution is 300dpi image width is around 16cm

[Knight26]

Are you going to redo the controls and HDD to match the DYRL standard?

[no3Ljm]

56 minutes ago, Knight26 said:

Are you going to redo the controls and HDD to match the DYRL standard?

That will end up an expensive custom job. And I don't think someone will risk on dissassembling a $1500+ collectible to change the controls, right?  

 

[jvmacross]

Did the owners of the VF cockpit get any notification for the 1/6 Hikaru you were supposed to get with your purchase?

Haven't seen any other news on the 1/6 figs....hope thye are stil coming out.

[no3Ljm]

2 minutes ago, jvmacross said:

Did the owners of the VF cockpit get any notification for the 1/6 Hikaru you were supposed to get with your purchase?

Haven't seen any other news on the 1/6 figs....hope thye are stil coming out.

Yeah. I'm hoping they do. I kinda like the 'Rick' 1/6 figure that they've shown prior.

 

[kyekye]

8 hours ago, Knight26 said:

Are you going to redo the controls and HDD to match the DYRL standard?

Nah. It's good as is.

7 hours ago, jvmacross said:

Did the owners of the VF cockpit get any notification for the 1/6 Hikaru you were supposed to get with your purchase?

Haven't seen any other news on the 1/6 figs....hope thye are stil coming out.

There was a note. the action figure version will be sent separately in November. (Honestly their November might be 2019 January

 

[jvmacross]

Better late than never! 

[kyekye]

3day weekend. great time to do some mod on my old 1/6 Popbox movie Ichijo figure. This time I'll make him sit in the cockpit

So I took it a part and saw what make him taller than regular 1/6 figure. This was the culprit.

Replaced his base body with Hot Toys Asian body. Converted his neck and hands/feet to work with new body standards.

Now he is properly scaled

[moncikoma]

the statue weight around 44kg total, 28kg body, 18kg speaker..

all made from polyresin, except the canopy ..i was shocked by the canopy ...when i touch it... 

seriously kidslogic? 

my only complain is just one, the canopy was made cheap like plastic bottle, i will never buy anymore from kidslogic x Golden harmony ..they are disgusting..(bottle plastic canopy for 1230$)

but hey... when you light it up... well crap....

goood gimmick indeed! well... im cool..with it..

but that canopy.. still make me mad...xD

despite all..yes its the best macross statue right now... much worth it than prime1 or SDF kidslogic...

more photo :

i noticed that kids logic will send you hikaru 1/6 action figure seperately... on october.. due to production issues..

 

ok..lah 8.8/10

10/10 if not for that shitty canopy and golden harmony

Edited September 3, 2018 by moncikoma

[kyekye]

Actually I'm glad they used the light weight material for canopy. I can leave the canopy open without additional support if I want to.

Anyways, Here is my fitting test with movie pilot.

Ichijo Hikaru conversion by kyewans, on Flickr

Ichijo Hikaru conversion by kyewans, on Flickr

Ichijo Hikaru conversion by kyewans, on Flickr

Ichijo Hikaru conversion by kyewans, on Flickr

[no3Ljm]

13 hours ago, kyekye said:

3day weekend. great time to do some mod on my old 1/6 Popbox movie Ichijo figure. This time I'll make him sit in the cockpit

So I took it a part and saw what make him taller than regular 1/6 figure. This was the culprit.

Replaced his base body with Hot Toys Asian body. Converted his neck and hands/feet to work with new body standards.

Now he is properly scaled

Hey Kyekye. Love what you did with your DYRL Hikaru figure. Was it hard on dismantling the costume? And any chance you have a pic of before and after so we can see how big the difference on the figure height afterwards? Thanks!

Good job by the way!

 

[kyekye]

about 2cm from strange ankle extension + another 1cm from torso overall.  so he became 3cm shorter.

I don't have 2 sets of figures, so I can't give to before and after comparison shot in single image  

 

[JetJockey]

On 9/3/2018 at 10:52 AM, moncikoma said:

despite all..yes its the best macross statue right now... much worth it than prime1 or SDF kidslogic...

Prime 1 Studio Robotech statues are a let down. I can't believe that's the best they can do for Macross / Robotech.

 

That DYRL figure looks really good in the cockpit. I might have to find one of those and do the modification.

[nightmareB4macross]

Roy Fokker!

[jenius]

Seemed inevitable. Actually seems like these are selling. I'm genuinely surprised. I don't have the space for 1/48 toys!

[nightmareB4macross]

If they did make an actual sculpt of Roy and not just a repaint of Hikaru I would be all over this. For now let’s see if KL creates a whole new body and slightly reworks the cockpit to make him fit. 

[JetJockey]

10 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said:

Roy Fokker!

Thanks. Waiting paid off. That's closer to the DYRL look. I can switch out the figures for Max or Hikaru then. And if they make a Minmay and Misa. Seems like Christmas is early with today's news of this and Gatchaman.