MindzleMy Macross VF-0 Project
The original Macross TV series was called Robotech, that in turn spawned the other variants of this popular series. A testament to the popularity of the Macross franchise is its’ continued existence even up to the present.
I watched the original series during my early college years. Again, my attention was drawn to the robots specifically the Valkyrie. This F-15 looking aircraft can undergo three transformation phases – Fighter (plane), Gerwalk (half plane/robot) and Battroid (robot). I always wondered how the process was done.
This model was my attempt to find out if I can design the linkages that can duplicate the transformation process of the Valkyrie. I used some useful pictures of Valkyrie models that I got from the internet. The outcome was less than desirable. It would have been nice to have an actual model to base my measurements. However, a workable cardboard model (little bigger) is indeed possible.
For more pictures please visit my amateur site at cardboardmodels.bravehost.com
I watched the original series during my early college years. Again, my attention was drawn to the robots specifically the Valkyrie. This F-15 looking aircraft can undergo three transformation phases – Fighter (plane), Gerwalk (half plane/robot) and Battroid (robot). I always wondered how the process was done.
This model was my attempt to find out if I can design the linkages that can duplicate the transformation process of the Valkyrie. I used some useful pictures of Valkyrie models that I got from the internet. The outcome was less than desirable. It would have been nice to have an actual model to base my measurements. However, a workable cardboard model (little bigger) is indeed possible.
Fighter
Gerwalk
Battroid
For more pictures please visit my amateur site at cardboardmodels.bravehost.com
