Bug Stomper wrote:
The whole thing with those Valkyries is not easy. Here's what I have found out about them:
Imai 1/72 scale VF-1D Valkyrie Variable Type = Bandai VF-1D Variable Type = Revell Robotech Orbot
=> includes all parts for basic DS helmet + all 6 parts for Smartgun Headset
Imai 1/72 scale VF-1J Valkyrie Variable Type = Bandai VF-1J Variable Type = Revell Robotech Axoid
=> includes all parts for basic DS helmet + 5 of 6 parts for Smartgun Headset + part for DS helmet sight unit
Imai 1/72 scale VF-1S Valkyrie Variable Type = Bandai VF-1S Variable Type = Revell Robotech Vexar
=> includes all parts for basic DS helmet + 5 of 6 parts for Smartgun Headset
So if you want a DS helmet sight and all parts for the SG heatset you need both - the D-Version/Orbot and the J-Version/Axoid.
Be aware that I don't own all of those kits - so no guaranties!
Also, when buying the Imai/Bandai kit, make sure it's the "Variable Type" - there are other (fix) versions, that don't have the necessary parts!
Cheers,
Stefan
Thanks Stefan for the detailed breakdown! This is the clearest information I have seen for this so far. This definitely needs to go to the archives at some point
Now, to find one of these!: Imai 1/72 scale VF-1D Valkyrie Variable Type = Bandai VF-1D Variable Type = Revell Robotech Orbot