newca Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 (edited) 65770 VF-0B 2800 yen JUNE new 2 seat cockpit new head laser(same as incoming VF-0D) 65717 VF-1SS 2800 yen JULY same old mold as original release include all A\J\S head include Super Pack and Strike Pack(not sure it means 2 complete Pack sets or just like previous VF-1S Strike Version to get "spare" parts) Edited April 17, 2004 by newca Quote
Graham Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Very interesting. Which site are those pics from? I can't find them on either the Hasegawa site or HLJ. Graham Quote
Valkyrie Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 I'm confused.... There is no VF-0B... or at least, we haven't seen one yet. That looks like an A head though... And a VF-1S re-issue? But the Strike Valkyrie fighter never went out of production... And I dunno what's going on with HLJ at the moment. All of Hasegawa's product listings are gone at the moment. Weird. Quote
Myersjessee Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 (edited) Interesting...looks legit. LINK Im having trouble with the translation...but this seems to suggest a 2 seater? "Giving VF-0S non- tie: Pair seat type desk? ; Giving VF-0D homologous desk vessel person? Section." Edited April 16, 2004 by Myersjessee Quote
Vince Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Here's what it said: Hase. new product: VF-0B - 2 seater design version that has not appear in the video. Nose is different from VF-0S, and having the same head unit as VF-0D. available in June for 2940 yen (tax included), pre-order start May 7 for 2646 yen. VF-1SS - Re-package of remake previous kits. available in July for 2940 yen (tax included), pre-order start May 7 for 2646 yen. page seem to be from China. Quote
Myersjessee Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Here's what it said:Hase. new product: VF-0B - 2 seater design version that has not appear in the video. Nose is different from VF-0S, and having the same head unit as VF-0D. available in June for 2940 yen (tax included), pre-order start May 7 for 2646 yen. VF-1SS - Re-package of remake previous kits. available in July for 2940 yen (tax included), pre-order start May 7 for 2646 yen. page seem to be from China. THANK YOU!!! Much appreciated Vince...so...cool...0B...thats a new one for me...and if Grahams theory about Hasegawa and Yamato constantly redoing the others work then perhaps this is another option for Yamato too! Sweet! Quote
Vince Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 this is the English page of where this info come from, I think is legit. http://www.vfresearch.com/index_e.htm Quote
newca Posted April 16, 2004 Author Posted April 16, 2004 the Chinese introduction says: VF-0B a "secret" mecha design, doesn't show up in OVA till now, variable 2 seated fighter(not specified as trainer). feature: 2 seated long nose, the same "head" as VF-0D. VF-1SS(?) same tooling as previous production, just reissue with different box art. so, what the hell about "1/72 VF-1 jets will stop producing and selling"? how many "limited" goods will Hasegawa release? Quote
Vince Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Hey, I only translate it word to word. And my Chinese is setting rusty. Quote
Grayson72 Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 VF-1SS - Re-package of remake previous kits.available in July for 2940 yen (tax included), pre-order start May 7 for 2646 yen. page seem to be from China. What's this about? A repackage for what reason? Quote
Vince Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Because all VF-1 fighters final production have ended, availablities depend on inventry level and they seems to have plenty. Good news is VE-1, YF-19, and YF-21 will be back in production in June. http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/zaikorisuto/VF-SZ.htm Quote
Less than Super Ostrich Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 sounds like Hasegawa hasn't given up on us!! Next we want... Quote
Graham Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 The October 2002 issue of Hobby Japan magazine, featured a scratch built two seat VF-0 model, although no letter designation (A/B/C/DS etc) is given. See here, here, here & here. Also, the Macross Compendium mentions that 4 two-seater, and 2 two-seater armed reconnaissance units of the VF-0A were manufactured. Lastly, I remember an early color advert for Macross Zero in one of the Hobby magazines, which showed Shin and Edgar sitting in the cockpit of a two-seat VF-0, which was not a VF-0D, but looked more like a standard VF-0A/S. Cant find the pic now though. Graham Quote
newca Posted April 16, 2004 Author Posted April 16, 2004 according to anime.net, "An estimated 24 single-seater, 4 two-seater, and 2 two-seater armed reconnaissance units manufactured." so, there ARE 4 two-seater trainers at least? from the very first poster of M0, Shin was flying a two-seater Zero, number is 303 I remember... I love to have a second seat Quote
Graham Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Found a pic which I think is from the July 2002 issue of Newtype magazine showing the two seat VF-0(A/B)? with '303' markings. See: here. Graham Quote
Mechleader Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Damn! I still havent gotten the VF-0 yet! How about some Battle pods!!!!! Quote
Jinnai Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Two seater nose with the head of the -0D.. Well this makes tooling the 0D easier, all they'd have to do now is the legs and wing. I was hoping the 17th release was the 0D, but I can wait. The Strike was one of the original 5 kits that were discontinued if I remember correctly. Although for 2800, I would certainly hope it has different options to the normal Strike: either photoetch, pilot and weapons, or a larger more detailed decal sheet.. 2800 is more expensive than the stock Strike, which is still available from most online stores. Quote
RTHK Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 According to the infomration found from Hobby Search 1999, No. 17 is VF1 Super/Stirke Valkyrie, which mean the kit will include all 3 different kind of heads (1A, 1J & 1S) And since No. 17 is VF1 Super/Strike Valkyrie, therefore VF-0B will be a limited edition product. Quote
Myersjessee Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Cool....okay....I can handle that...two more model kits...putting me behind only by...lets see...100 kits or so!!! Quote
Graham Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Found the old Macross Zero ad that shows the 2-seat VF-0. It was on a flyer that IIRC came with the Yamato 1/48 VF-1A Hikaru. Graham Quote
Gerwalker Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Cool....okay....I can handle that...two more model kits...putting me behind only by...lets see...100 kits or so!!! Oh! the old and long "building queue" is geting longer... BTW: The info came from a site that Nanashi says is using his scans without permission (not trying to start an argument on copyright and so) Quote
Stamen0083 Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 According to the infomration found from Hobby Search 1999, No. 17 is VF1 Super/Stirke Valkyrie, which mean the kit will include all 3 different kind of heads (1A, 1J & 1S) The VF-1S Strike Valkyrie kit already contains parts to make a Super Valk. Including two addtional heads do not justify a 800 yen price hike. We better get something good in that package. I look forward to the VF-0B and VF-0D. I really like the VF-0 designs; So much that the VF-1 designs seem rather... bleh (desu), now. Quote
Akula Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 (edited) How does the VF-0 compare to the Tomcat in size? I know the -0 is bigger than the -1, but has anyone compared between the tomcat? and have pics? Edited April 16, 2004 by Akula Quote
newca Posted April 17, 2004 Author Posted April 17, 2004 (edited) Akula, you can find some interesting pics in here(http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...opic=6999&st=40), although no TOMCAT and PHOENIX side by side. p.s. I updated the first post, I misunderstood the production number, didn't expect that "old" VF-1SS will take the "new" number 65717... Edited April 17, 2004 by newca Quote
Akula Posted April 17, 2004 Posted April 17, 2004 Ya i've been following that one... it'll really help when i start mine (once i get off my lazy butt and buy it...), along with anther of WM Cheng's awesome reviews, this one on the VF-0S... Since my parents (i'm only 17 here... and going to school so i'm poor) don't like ordering stuff online (we ordered from HLJ once with no problems, but they're techno-peasants) I have to rely on what I may find somewhere... Anybody know If there is a good store for the Macross line from hasegawa in the West Edmonton mall? I'm going to Edmonton on a school trip next sunday, and I am hopeing to not need to buy more models for a year... Quote
Vince Posted April 17, 2004 Posted April 17, 2004 How does the VF-0 compare to the Tomcat in size? I know the -0 is bigger than the -1, but has anyone compared between the tomcat? and have pics? I compare a incomplete F-14A kit with the VF-0S. they seem to be just about the same length, but the zero seems look a little bit bigger. I thought F-14 and F-4 are as big as the current carrier can carry. anyblody know? Quote
newca Posted April 19, 2004 Author Posted April 19, 2004 (edited) yeah, they are, but you can see, on the new ASUKA class carrier, 2 VF-0s are lifted on one elevator. VF is much lighter than "old" jet fighters, and more "foldable", so don't worry about enough room to oprate them. Edited April 19, 2004 by newca Quote
Vince Posted April 19, 2004 Posted April 19, 2004 I think its not just how much room the jet takes up in storage, it's also of the length of the runway for take off with load. I must have read this somewhere before... Quote
Graham Posted April 19, 2004 Posted April 19, 2004 The VF-0B is now shown on Hasegawa's site. Only a small line art pic at the moment though Graham Quote
newca Posted April 19, 2004 Author Posted April 19, 2004 yeah, Graham, but nothing new till now at the official site. Vince, the VF-0S's basic weight is 16t, I think the full load weight won't be much heavier than a F-14, and, the Phoenix has 2 most powerful turbo fan engines equipped, the old big Turkey only got F110s... so VF-0 needs not a longer runway to take off IMHO Quote
GRAND CANNON Posted April 20, 2004 Posted April 20, 2004 Came across this today at NODO-YA, but I think all of you have seen it already.... Quote
Grayson72 Posted April 20, 2004 Posted April 20, 2004 The VF-0B is now shown on Hasegawa's site. Only a small line art pic at the moment though Graham You can preorder the VF-1s and the VF-0B from HLJ now. Quote
godfather Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 What's the difference between the upcoming VF-1 Super/Strike Valkyrie kit and the old VF-1S Strike Valkyrie kit? They look the same to me. Quote
Graham Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 That's good, The VF-0B comes with the FAST packs. I wonder if VF-0B is going to be the official designation. If so, Egan will have to change the listing in the Compendium. Graham Quote
Graham Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 What's the difference between the upcoming VF-1 Super/Strike Valkyrie kit and the old VF-1S Strike Valkyrie kit? They look the same to me. I think you have answered your own question. The new kit has parts to allow you to build it as either a 'Super' or a 'Strike' Valk, i.e. you can build it with either both the back FPs fitted with micro-missile launchers (Super) or fitted with one micro-missile launcher and the double beam cannon (Strike). With the old kits there were two separate and distinct kits. A Super Valk kit and a separate Strike Valk kit. Graham Quote
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