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Anime & Mecha 1:100 VR-1D Recce Valkyrie U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 (第501飛行隊), 2011
« am: 25. Februar 2019, 16:58:35 »

1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D "Valkyrie"; aircraft "(08-5)906" of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
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<b>Some background:</b>
<i>The VF-1 was developed by Stonewell/Bellcom/Shinnakasu for the U.N. Spacy by using alien Overtechnology obtained from the SDF-1 Macross alien spaceship. Its production was preceded by an aerodynamic proving version of its airframe, the VF-X. Unlike all later VF vehicles, the VF-X was strictly a jet aircraft, built to demonstrate that a jet fighter with the features necessary to convert to Battroid mode was aerodynamically feasible. After the VF-X's testing was finished, an advanced concept atmospheric-only prototype, the VF-0 Phoenix, was flight-tested from 2005 to 2007 and briefly served as an active-duty fighter from 2007 to the VF-1's rollout in late 2008, while the bugs were being worked out of the full-up VF-1 prototype (VF-X-1).

The space-capable VF-1's combat debut was on February 7, 2009, during the Battle of South Ataria Island - the first battle of Space War I - and remained the mainstay fighter of the U.N. Spacy for the entire conflict. Introduced in 2008, the VF-1 would be out of frontline service just five years later, though.


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


The VF-1 proved to be an extremely capable craft, successfully combating a variety of Zentraedi mecha even in most sorties, which saw UN Spacy forces significantly outnumbered. The versatility of the Valkyrie design enabled the variable fighter to act as both large-scale infantry and as air/space superiority fighter.

The basic VF-1 fighter was deployed in four minor variants (designated A, D, J, and S) and its success was increased by continued development of various enhancements including the GBP-1S "Armored" Valkyrie, FAST Pack "Super" Valkyrie and the additional RÖ-X2 heavy cannon pack weapon system for the VF-1S for additional firepower.

From the basic fighter variant and the standard VF-1 airframe, several sub-versions were produced for specialized tasks, one of these being two dedicated reconnaissance variants of the Valkyrie. The respective VR-1A, the first variant to be fielded, was a one-man all-weather electronic warfare and reconnaissance version, more or less a direct conversion of the Standard VF-1A fighter with a defensive electronics suite and the capability to carry reconnaissance equipment in a ventral pod (instead of the GU-11 gun pod). The soon following VR-1D was based on the trainer two-seater, and a much more sophisticated design. Its biggest operational benefit was a dedicated systems operator on the back seat so that the pilot could focus on the task of reaching mission targets, mostly in low-level high speed flight, using terrain contours for a stealthy approach. As a consequence, the VR-1A was only manufactured in small numbers by Northrop during 2009 and 2010, while the more prolific, versatile and efficient VR-1D was manufactured by Rockwell Bell from early 2010 onwards until 2014.


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

 
In addition to the standard electronic warfare suit carried by all VF-1 Valkyrie fighters both reconnaissance types carried two multi-frequency radar warning receivers on the vertical stabilizers, making this detail the most obvious difference to the fighters. Many VR-1s carried, instead of the fighter's intercept radar, specialized sensor equipment in their noses, including cameras in different configurations, mapping radars or radiation and atmospheric sampling and analysis equipment. Despite the different nose and equipment configurations, the VR-1s normally did not receive a special designation, the crew number and the airframe ancestry being the only nomination factor.

Furthermore, a wide range of special equipment could be carried, the most common ordnance being a pair of optional conformal radar jamming pod pallets that could be mounted onto the leg/engine nacelles’ flanks.

The VR-1s operated, except for the integral lasers in the standard A or D head units and IR-guided AMM-1 missiles for self-defense, generally unarmed and, if possible, in clean configuration, for maximum low level speed and agility. Instead of the fighter's standard GU-11 gun pod (which could be carried, though), both VR types typically carried various Tactical Aerial Camera System (TACS) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) pods under the fuselage. Furthermore, they could also carry a wide range of special ordnance like ECM and chaff/flare pods under the wings, as well as a pair of drop tanks to increase range and loiter time.


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

 
In order to retain some limited offensive combat capabilities against aerial and ground targets alike, many reconnaissance Valkyries received during their career and the standard fighters’ MLU program (see below) an infrared search and track (IRST) system, mounted in front of the cockpit. Sometimes an infrared jamming system was added in a fairing to the bottom of the nose, too, when applicable. Alternatively, the same system could be carried externally as a pod on one of the outer pylons.

After the end of Space War I, the VF-1 continued to be manufactured both in the Sol system and throughout the UNG space colonies. Although the VF-1 would be replaced in 2020 as the primary Variable Fighter of the U.N. Spacy by the more capable, but also much bigger, VF-4 Lightning III, a long service record and continued production after the war proved the lasting worth of the design.

The versatile aircraft also underwent constant upgrade programs, leading to improved versions like the VF-1N and P. For instance, about a third of all VF-1 Valkyries were upgraded with Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems from 2016 onwards. Many Valkyries also received improved ECM and radar warning systems, with emitters/receivers, depending on the systems, mounted on the wing-tips, on the fins and/or on the LERXs.


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


The VF-1 was without doubt the most recognizable variable fighter of Space War I and was seen as a vibrant symbol of the U.N. Spacy even into the first year of the New Era 0001 in 2013. At the end of 2015 the final rollout of the VF-1 was celebrated at a special ceremony, commemorating this most famous of variable fighters. The VF-1 Valkryie was built from 2006 to 2013 with a total production of 5,459 VF-1 variable fighters in its multitude of variants.

However, the fighter remained active in many second line units and continued to show its worthiness years later, e. g. through Milia Jenius who would use her old VF-1 fighter in defense of the colonization fleet - 35 years after the type's service introduction!


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit)
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr</i>



<b><u>General characteristics:</u></b>
All-environment variable fighter and tactical combat Battroid,
used by U.N. Spacy, U.N. Navy, U.N. Space Air Force and U.N. Spacy Marines

<u>Accommodation:</u>
Single pilot in Marty & Beck Mk-7 zero/zero ejection seat

<u>Dimensions:</u>
Fighter Mode:
  Length 14.23 meters
  Wingspan 14.78 meters (at 20° minimum sweep)/8.30 meters (at 70° maximum sweep)
  Height 3.84 meters

Battroid Mode:
  Height 12.68 meters
  Width 7.3 meters
  Length 4.0 meters

Empty weight: 13.25 metric tons
Standard T-O mass: 18.5 metric tons
MTOW: 37.0 metric tons

<u>Powerplant:</u>
2x Shinnakasu Heavy Industry/P&W/Roice FF-2001 thermonuclear reaction turbine engines, output 650 MW each, rated at 11,500 kg in standard or in overboost (225.63 kN x 2)

4x Shinnakasu Heavy Industry NBS-1 high-thrust vernier thrusters (1x counter reverse vernier thruster nozzle mounted on the side of each leg nacelle/air intake, 1x wing thruster roll control system on each wingtip)

18x P&W LHP04 low-thrust vernier thrusters beneath multipurpose hook/handles


<u>Performance:</u>
Battroid Mode: maximum walking speed 160 km/h
Fighter Mode: at 10,000 m Mach 2.71; at 30,000+ m Mach 3.87
g limit: in space +7
Thrust-to-weight ratio: empty 3.47; standard T-O 2.49; maximum T-O 1.24

<u>Design Features:</u>
3-mode variable transformation; variable geometry wing; vertical take-off and landing; control-configurable vehicle; single-axis thrust vectoring; three "magic hand" manipulators for maintenance use; retractable canopy shield for Battroid mode and atmospheric reentry; option of GBP-1S system, atmospheric-escape booster, or FAST Pack system

<u>Transformation:</u>
Standard time from Fighter to Battroid (automated): under 5 sec.
Min. time from Fighter to Battroid (manual): 0.9 sec.

<u>Armament:</u>
2x internal Mauler RÖV-20 anti-aircraft laser cannon, firing 6,000 pulses per minute
1x Howard GU-11 55 mm three-barrel Gatling gun pod with 200 RPG, fired at 1,200 rds/min
4x underwing hard points for a wide variety of ordnance, including:
- 12x AMM-1 hybrid guided multipurpose missiles (3/point), or
- 12x MK-82 LDGB conventional bombs (3/point), or
- 6x RMS-1 large anti-ship reaction missiles (2/outboard point, 1/inboard point), or
- 4x UUM-7 micro-missile pods (1/point) each carrying 15 x Bifors HMM-01 micro-missiles,
- or a combination of above load-outs
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Re: 1:100 VR-1D Recce Valkyrie U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 (第501飛行隊), 2011
« Antwort #1 am: 25. Februar 2019, 16:58:53 »

<b>Zum Modell:</b>
Diese Walküre wurde von einem Macross-Quellenbuchfund inspiriert, die Umsetzung ist aber nicht 100% kanonisch. Die VR-1D-Zweisitzer-Valkyrie als solche ist jedoch „echt“, und die Basis für den Bau war ein Standard-1: 100-VF-1D-Arii-Kit. Neben den Standardverbesserungen mit zusätzlichen Antennen und zwei Pilotenfiguren im Cockpit habe ich einige weitere Änderungen vorgenommen, um vom Standard-VF-1D-Look abzuweichen.
Eine davon sind die SLAR-Sensoren auf den Nasenflanken, die aus 0,5 mm Styrol geschnitzt wurden. An den Seitenleitwerken sind mit 1,5mm-Material Radarwarnempfänger angesetzt und die ursprünglichen Lamellenspitzen ersetzen.Vor dem Cockpit wurde ein IRST-Sensor hinzugefügt, eigentlich ein einfaches Stück Anguss. Die konformen ECM-Verkleidungen an den Beinen waren ursprünglich Drop-Tank-Hälften (von einer Matchbox Saab 29), deren Tiefe so weit reduziert wurde, dass nur noch flache Wölbungen übrig blieben.


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


Anstelle der GU-11-Kanone unter dem Rumpf habe ich einen Kamerabehälter aus einem 1:72 Luftwaffe-Tornado verwendet. Für die schlanke 1: 100 Valkyrie ist er ein bisschen massiv, aber die Kamera-Öffnungen und die Gesamtform und -länge waren einfach zu gut. Ich schnitt den ursprünglichen Befestigungs-Pylon weg, drehte den Behälter um, schnitt den abgerundeten, ursprünglich hinteren Abschnitt ab und fügte am nun vorderen Ende einen klaren, runden "Eyeball" hinzu (eigentlich ein Kugelgelenk aus einem klassischen Matchbox-Flugzeugdisplay!. Für die Montage des Behälters unter der Walküre wurde ein vertikales Styrol-Rohr, das gleichzeitig ein Adapter für meine Standard-Drahtdisply ist, sodass die VR-1D im Flug mit eingezogenem Fahrwerk präsentiert werden kann.


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


<b>Zur Lackierung:</b>
Das Farbschema basiert auf der ziemlich einzigartigen (und leicht surrealen, aber durchaus effektiven) Tarnung, die von einigen RF-4EJs der JASDF getragen wird, die von der 501. Hikotai (jenseits eines maritimen und eines Europe One-Anstrichs) betrieben werden. Soweit ich herausfinden konnte, sind die Farbtöne für oben FS 34097, 34108 und 30372 und von unten weiß, während das Muster selbst mit dem USAF-SEA-Schema von Phantom II identisch ist.
Die verwendeten Töne sind Humbrol 168 (Hanf), eine Mischung aus 101 (Mid Green) und etwas 76 (Uniform Green) für einen bläulicheren Farbton sowie eine Mischung aus 108 (WWI Green) mit 252 (RLM 82). Statt Weiß habe ich für unten ein sehr helles Grau (Humbrol 147, FS 36495) verwendet.


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


Das Cockpit wurde in kanonischen Farben gehalten, mit einem mittelgrauen Interieur, schwarzen Schleudersitzen und rotbraunen Kissen. Die Lufteinlässe wurden dunkelgrau (Revell 77). Da die Walküre im Flug gezeigt wurde und die dicke, verzerrte Cockpitscheibe geschlossen blieb, wurden im Cockpit nur grundlegende Bemalungen gemacht, einschließlich der beiden Figuren. Sie erhielten lediglich einen einfachen Macross-Pilotenanzug, allerdings je einen Overall in Rot und Blau.


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:100 Rockwell/Bell VR-1D &quot;Valkyrie&quot;; aircraft &quot;(08-5)906&quot; of the U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (第501飛行隊); Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Prefecture/Japan), 2011 (modified Arii kit) - WiP
by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Die Markierungen wurden größtenteils aus dem OOB-Sheet entnommen (mit Vollfarben-"Kite"-Rondelle, wodurch die VF-1 noch mehr nach JASDF-Optik aussieht, sowie einige typische Beschriftungen), das 501 Hikotai-Spechtemblem stammt aus einem Hasegawa 1:72 Phantom II-Kit, wie auch der dazugehörige USN-Stil Modex. Die dielektrischen Verkleidungen an der Nase wurden mit Elfenbein-Decal-Material erstellt, andere Antennenabdeckungen wurden mit Humbrol 7 lackiert. Die Auspuffe / Füße wurden mit Modelmaster Titanium Metallizer lackiert.
Schließlich erhielt der Bausatz einen Gesamtanstrich mit mattem Acryllack (Italeri).

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Re: 1:100 VR-1D Recce Valkyrie U.N. Spacy SVFR-501 (第501飛行隊), 2011
« Antwort #2 am: 25. Februar 2019, 19:07:46 »
Tolles Endergebnis  :thumbup: die wips sind auch wieder interessant. Schönes Modell hast du da wieder gebaut :thumbup:
Gruß, René