1:100 Macross VF-1S Valkyrie "Double Nuts" (Battroid Mode)

[Dizzyfugu]

1:100 Macross VF-1S Valkyrie "Double Nuts" - Battroid Mode by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

1:100 Macross VF-1S Valkyrie "Double Nuts" - Battroid Mode by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

1:100 Macross VF-1S Valkyrie "Double Nuts" - Battroid Mode by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

1:100 Macross VF-1S Valkyrie "Double Nuts" - Battroid Mode by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

1:100 Macross VF-1S Valkyrie "Double Nuts" - Battroid Mode by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

1:100 Macross VF-1S Valkyrie "Double Nuts" - Battroid Mode by dizzyfugu, on Flickr



New pics from an old kit, once more. This is a standard 1:100 VF-1S kit from ARII, with little upgrades like additional joints in arms and legs as well as new hip construction made from wire that allows a 3D posture of the legs - for a more vivid appearance and a more dynamic pose.

The paint scheme is not "official" and was inspired by a US Navy A-3 Skywarrior bomber from the Vietnam War era - specifically an RA-3B from VAP-61 in 1968. I found the profile in a magazine, and you know: never trust printed cammo schemes... at least without secondary sources for confirmation. So, this here represents the printed colors, not the real camouflage tones!
This squadron leader's VF-1S (with the "00" ID number, hence the "Double Nuts" name) was painted with  a wrap-around, 3-tone color scheme in light grey (FS 36622, almost white), ghost grey (FS 36320) and blue grey (FS 35164).

For reference, check this illustration, the original design benchmark:


Nevertheless, there are many VF-1 designs that are based on USN benchmarks, e .g. to be found in the "This is animation, Special: MACROSS PLUS" source book or the later Softbank Publishing books.
Today I know that my interpretation is "wrong", it should be FS 36440, 36231 and 36118. But this more bluish variant even looks better and might be well suited for aerial combat.

And, in full flight and in front of a cloudy sky, this vivid color scheme effectively breaks up the Valkyrie's outline.

[zenrat]

I'm not seeing the reference pic but I always say If it looks right then it is right.
And this looks right.

[Dizzyfugu]

Hmmm, wrong code for the pic. Should be repaired now - sorry!

[zenrat]

I see it now.