1:100 Macross VF-1A Super Valkyrie "155" (Battroid mode)

Dizzyfugu · August 21, 2016, 01:22:59 AM

Again, sew pics form an old kit - and a special one it is. Even though there are Valkyrie kits with the FAST packages for deep space use available, this is a self-made conversion with many extra parts from various Valkyrie kits and some extra "functions". The basis originally wa a normal amd rather simple 1:100 ARII Battroid mode VF-1A kit. But legs, arms and especially the torso were modified, or replaced with "better" donation parts.

Besides the FAST pack additions, the legs received additional joints in the thighs. The hip mounting was totally mofidied to allow 3D movement of the legs - it is a completely different lower body part from a transformable IMAI 1:100 Valkyrie.
The lower arms also received FAST pack additions (which include more detailed missiles, from the Valkyrie fighter mode kits) and further additional joints in the upper arms as well as new, more delicate hands to give a more agile impression. The latter come from leftover Dorvack PA-58 Powered Armors kits, actually they are 1:24th scale!
In order to keep the proportions of the more slender lower body from the transformable kit in tune with the upper torso, the latter had to be elongated.
The upper body's back side was totally modified to hold moveable wings, also from a transformable Valkyire kit in 1:100. Thorugh this huge modification the wings can now actually be swung into landing position, and even seperate rocket pods can be added in 4 vinyl caps! On the downside, the wings in forward position prevent free movement of the arms... one of the mysteries that surround the VF-1's construction.

The FAST rocket boosters on the back* are leftover standard pieces from a 1:100 scale Bandai VF-1 Gerwalk kit, but also modified in detail.

Finally, the color scheme: it is a standard pattern of Roy Fokker's "Skull" squadron, just displaying a Valkyrie "from the lot", nothing specific.
Basis is an overall satin white, and almost all squadron markings in black and blue were applied with paint and by hand, since no decals for this "version" were available at the time of making.

* For the die-hard fans: this depicted weapon/Battroid arrangement is not authentic. The Rö-X2A shoulder laser can (according to Macross folklore) only be mounted on VF-1S Valkyries, the A, J and D versions only take the "simple" rocket pods. But it looks cool...!

1:100 Macross VF-1A Super Valkyrie* with FAST packages - Battroid mode (Kitbashing) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

zenrat · August 21, 2016, 03:06:47 AM

Oooh that's gorgeous. I must finish some of my In Progress Gundams.

1:100 Macross VF-1A Super Valkyrie "155" (Battroid mode)

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