chuckdawg1999 wrote:Question, since Bandai owns Macross have they ever released a 3 mode transformation model of the Valks in the Gunpla style?
They have but to be honest, you're better off with toy versions for Valkries. True transformation designs, especially for designs like Valkyries, which require a degree of durability and have little margin for error. Plastic model kits aren't meant to stand up to that kind of experience repeatedly. Bandai's 1/72 Macross Frontier Valkyrie model kits are the first true transforming VF models I'm aware of. They work fine but many people have had problems with the kits due to breaking some smaller pieces during transformation. I haven't had problems with mine yet but it's definitely not an ideal mix(plastic model kit + transforming design).
Aluus wrote:Sorta. They've put out kits for Macross Frontier as far as i am aware. The build is similar to a gundam in some respects, but truthfully they don't hold up well. These kits are sorta for posing once or twice and then leaving alone. Not as durable as a gundam by any means.
The 1/72 MF kits are the same as gunpla with respect to materials used. They're just as durable in my experience(I have the VF-27 gamma). The problem is that the transformation designs are very precise with little room for error and so when you have ABS and PS plastic parts of the thinness that average plamo consist of, it tends to make things a bit dicey. However, I've transformed my 1/72 VF-27 kit numerous times without problems, no signs of stress marks on the plastic parts yet.
The 1/72 VF-25 kits are less troublesome than the VF-27 kits as the latter have some small and finely sculpted parts that are more delicate. The tab for securing the nosecone in the VF-25 kits, however, are notorious for breakage.
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