thanks for the video, this shows why the VF-0 Phoenix was superior to than the SV-51, because the last one had a very complicated transformation sequence and, as stated in the anime OVAs, the SV-51 consumed fuel very quickly
and It's me, or the SV-51 looks very alike to the VF-25?
omg, NOW I understand how the SV-51 body is formed. I manage to understand the head, arm and legs fine from the Zero episodes, but the body stumped me (except for the crotch cockpit, ahem).
Nice video, though I'll probably want just the Fighter mode (anything inspired by Flanker family is so frigging sexy).
This is nice. I finally made up my mind and ordered Nora's & Ivanov's SV-51s from HLJ before the end the sale (like they already did with the 1/48 VF-1J Max). Watching your video was very helpful. Thanks man!
I got one of these with the same hinge problem on the wings, so one of the wings doesn't fold back all the way. I don't want to do the mod and risk damaging it. Thinking about selling it.
Hey, your English beats my Spanish any day. I don't have a problem with the gerwalk mode of this particular figure, just gerwalk in general. But I'm a transforming toy geek and not so much a Macross geek, so I guess I never really "got" the whole halfway thing.
The idea is the body remains aerodynamic and it can still dogfight but the legs can pull VTOL or rapid breaking maneuvers (like thrust reversal) and the arms can be unfolded if needed for balance or to even use the rifle.
Typically, the transformation is only finished entirely if the dogfight has ended or ground-mobiliy/the ability to rapidly switch directions or a higher aim precision takes priority over speed and stealth.
It's a nice compromise between the two to give the pilot options.
Very nice video. What's the problem with the gerwalk? I really like it, looks like a bird of pray in Zero. It's the most agressive looking gerwalk of all Valkyries, specially Ivanov's.
I have the same SV-51 model and it helps with stability if you push the hips back in. There is the metal bar and the plastic "square" when you transform it, both are extended. to get back stability, push the hips together until the "squares" disappear inside the legs and only the metal bar is visible.
Great video btw, and yes gerwalk sucks on this one. Still, I love it.
My heart stopped at 5:04. God, i'm scared to buy this.
DomitoriM 6 months ago
Wow, scary... I'm fixing to get Nora type, from eBay.. Looks way more complicated then my VF-0.. Good info
Cobra11437 9 months ago
Definitely for adults and extremely careful children.
peolesdru 1 year ago
wow complicated shit. this is not a toy for children
edwardpozuelos 1 year ago
Yeah, the 51 is definitely a pain in the ass.
peolesdru 1 year ago
thanks for the video, this shows why the VF-0 Phoenix was superior to than the SV-51, because the last one had a very complicated transformation sequence and, as stated in the anime OVAs, the SV-51 consumed fuel very quickly
and It's me, or the SV-51 looks very alike to the VF-25?
inverosimilitud 1 year ago
Deep breath....
Vica0023 1 year ago
omg, NOW I understand how the SV-51 body is formed. I manage to understand the head, arm and legs fine from the Zero episodes, but the body stumped me (except for the crotch cockpit, ahem).
Nice video, though I'll probably want just the Fighter mode (anything inspired by Flanker family is so frigging sexy).
Rondart 2 years ago
You're welcome. If I can ever afford any more Yamatos, I'll be sure to post new videos.
peolesdru 2 years ago
This is nice. I finally made up my mind and ordered Nora's & Ivanov's SV-51s from HLJ before the end the sale (like they already did with the 1/48 VF-1J Max). Watching your video was very helpful. Thanks man!
eckergus 2 years ago
I got one of these with the same hinge problem on the wings, so one of the wings doesn't fold back all the way. I don't want to do the mod and risk damaging it. Thinking about selling it.
sidearmsalpha 3 years ago
Hey, your English beats my Spanish any day. I don't have a problem with the gerwalk mode of this particular figure, just gerwalk in general. But I'm a transforming toy geek and not so much a Macross geek, so I guess I never really "got" the whole halfway thing.
peolesdru 3 years ago
The idea is the body remains aerodynamic and it can still dogfight but the legs can pull VTOL or rapid breaking maneuvers (like thrust reversal) and the arms can be unfolded if needed for balance or to even use the rifle.
Typically, the transformation is only finished entirely if the dogfight has ended or ground-mobiliy/the ability to rapidly switch directions or a higher aim precision takes priority over speed and stealth.
It's a nice compromise between the two to give the pilot options.
osakanone 3 years ago 2
Very nice video. What's the problem with the gerwalk? I really like it, looks like a bird of pray in Zero. It's the most agressive looking gerwalk of all Valkyries, specially Ivanov's.
(Excuse my English, I'm Argentinian)
fca003 3 years ago
You spell better than most english people do!
soldier4670 2 years ago
I have the same SV-51 model and it helps with stability if you push the hips back in. There is the metal bar and the plastic "square" when you transform it, both are extended. to get back stability, push the hips together until the "squares" disappear inside the legs and only the metal bar is visible.
Great video btw, and yes gerwalk sucks on this one. Still, I love it.
HandoKardaan 3 years ago
Nice video, really helpfull :)
Nexxfr 3 years ago
SV-51 design is inspired from Su series
kain306 3 years ago
I was never much of a fan of the SV-51 until now. It is a neat design, and an interesting departure from the U.N. Spacy's typical stable of VFs.
pennsyr1 3 years ago 2
I don't mess with gerwalk. On this one you reverse the legs (kneecaps in the back) and basically stop halfway to battroid.
peolesdru 3 years ago
what about the gurlock mode
thermaheat123 3 years ago