UN Spacy Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Yikes. There's more than a few MW'ers losing thier pitot tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostryder Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Yikes. There's more than a few MW'ers losing thier pitot tubes. 411038[/snapback] Yeah, first the swing-bar pin, now this . Midnight toy mods + 2 little kids = lost bits 'n boobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Id say people should just recast that part (pitot) with high impact polimer. Or maybe some soft metal like aluminum or just plain steel? Id definitely buy one. aaajin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Sweet, thanks for the How To. Now I just have to wrestle up the courage to start "breaking" my new toy... or I could just wait for the reissue... hmm.. hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I think that the two seater 1D is possible now that I looked at that New SK Works.... http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/books/shoji/page-7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 ghostryder- how did you get the epoxy in the knee swivel joint? everything seems glued up pretty tightly on mine.. 410978[/snapback] Was there a problem with this part on the VF-0S? I think I missed that post. Why'd you want to do this? Can someone explain or link me to the post? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 ghostryder- how did you get the epoxy in the knee swivel joint? everything seems glued up pretty tightly on mine.. 410978[/snapback] Was there a problem with this part on the VF-0S? I think I missed that post. Why'd you want to do this? Can someone explain or link me to the post? Thanks. 411164[/snapback] the current release of the VF-0 has some loose joints, the swivel joint in the knees and the swivel joint in the elbows. Not everyone does and even for those that do, it seems to be to varying degrees. According to Graham, a revision 2 unit is coming out shortly that is supposed to have that issue resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 ghostryder- how did you get the epoxy in the knee swivel joint? everything seems glued up pretty tightly on mine.. 410978[/snapback] Was there a problem with this part on the VF-0S? I think I missed that post. Why'd you want to do this? Can someone explain or link me to the post? Thanks. 411164[/snapback] the current release of the VF-0 has some loose joints, the swivel joint in the knees and the swivel joint in the elbows. Not everyone does and even for those that do, it seems to be to varying degrees. According to Graham, a revision 2 unit is coming out shortly that is supposed to have that issue resolved. 411166[/snapback] Ah cool. Thanks so much for the clarifcation. I'm debating whether to pick up a 2nd issue of the VF-0S ... gotta choose between THAT and the GBP armour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 ghostryder- how did you get the epoxy in the knee swivel joint? everything seems glued up pretty tightly on mine.. 410978[/snapback] Was there a problem with this part on the VF-0S? I think I missed that post. Why'd you want to do this? Can someone explain or link me to the post? Thanks. 411164[/snapback] the current release of the VF-0 has some loose joints, the swivel joint in the knees and the swivel joint in the elbows. Not everyone does and even for those that do, it seems to be to varying degrees. According to Graham, a revision 2 unit is coming out shortly that is supposed to have that issue resolved. 411166[/snapback] Ah cool. Thanks so much for the clarifcation. I'm debating whether to pick up a 2nd issue of the VF-0S ... gotta choose between THAT and the GBP armour. 411172[/snapback] Get the VF0S! GBP is cool, but you'll wish you'd gotten the zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Get the VF0S! GBP is cool, but you'll wish you'd gotten the zero. The GBP armour is soooo tempting ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhafabio Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I would like vf-0 GBP armor better though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 ghostryder- how did you get the epoxy in the knee swivel joint? everything seems glued up pretty tightly on mine.. 410978[/snapback] I knew I should have taken more pics... anyhoo, the white thigh halves are held together by 1 long screw, and only the back seam is lightly glued (on mine anyways). I was able to break the glue joint no prob. Once you do that, there are 2 tiny screws that hold the lower gray pieces above the knee. The swivel socket and stem are inside these gray pieces. Just spread about <1/2 mm of 1-ton epoxy on one flat side of the swivel joint, let set, and put back together. I didn't even bother to re-glue the white thigh halves. Next up, I may try the elbow swivels, but those don't bother me as much. edit - watch out for those 2 metal pins inside the thighs, almost lost 1! Two more for the road... now where's that darn pitot tube?? 411036[/snapback] Done! Worked like a charm... figher mode holds together NICELY and the knees are all tight and lovely. And the glue on the back gives way with no problems, actually, only one of the thighs had been glued shut anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostryder Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Great, glad it worked. Now it's your turn to bust open the elbows and fix those. Let me know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 ghostryder- how did you get the epoxy in the knee swivel joint? everything seems glued up pretty tightly on mine.. 410978[/snapback] I knew I should have taken more pics... anyhoo, the white thigh halves are held together by 1 long screw, and only the back seam is lightly glued (on mine anyways). I was able to break the glue joint no prob. Once you do that, there are 2 tiny screws that hold the lower gray pieces above the knee. The swivel socket and stem are inside these gray pieces. Just spread about <1/2 mm of 1-ton epoxy on one flat side of the swivel joint, let set, and put back together. I didn't even bother to re-glue the white thigh halves. Next up, I may try the elbow swivels, but those don't bother me as much. edit - watch out for those 2 metal pins inside the thighs, almost lost 1! Two more for the road... now where's that darn pitot tube?? 411036[/snapback] Done! Worked like a charm... figher mode holds together NICELY and the knees are all tight and lovely. And the glue on the back gives way with no problems, actually, only one of the thighs had been glued shut anyways. 411488[/snapback] Isn't that a VF-1 gunpod? WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING TO ROY, MAN?! (jk) Had to mention that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Great, glad it worked. Now it's your turn to bust open the elbows and fix those. Let me know how it goes 411491[/snapback] heh, took a look at it, and it looks like it would involve opening up the fore-arms as well as the bicep armor... too scary for me. Sides, my arms are tight enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 VF-1 2NV Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Got mine today. The vf-1j stealth is literally "tight". Had to exert some force to transform it. As for the vf-0s, my only complaints are the very loose knee joints and elbow joints. Everything else is fine, no missing parts like the tail fin spikes and pitot tube. Thanks D . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) aiii-yah... I can't wait till my stealth gets here... it's still in japan near as I can tell. I'm kind of kicking myself for not getting the super version now though. You know, seeing them side by side like, I really like the transformation of the torso a lot better on the VF-0 with the shorter nose cone. Edited June 27, 2006 by eugimon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I want a stealth so bad I could cry. Oh damn I'm crying! *sniff* (jus' kiddin') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Is the second run released already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostryder Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) Isn't that a VF-1 gunpod? WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING TO ROY, MAN?!(jk) Had to mention that. You're right, big daddy's gun was in the shop getting detailed. Hikaru: "Your'e looking a little small today, Sempai. Let me take that big gun off your scrawny little arms." Roy: "Read the box, baka! My gun's bigger AND it's only 1/60..." Edited June 27, 2006 by ghostryder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Ace Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) Here's a 1/60 scale comparison. Gunpod envy anyone? Edited June 27, 2006 by Wicked Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 So tempted to get a stealth...Looks intimidating in battroid mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnShockwave Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 So why the size discrepency between the VF-0 and the VF-1 ? I mean, the VF-0 is freakin HUGE in comparison. I thought the only real "difference" was that the VF-0 didn't have a nuclear reactor to power it. So, why would UN Spacy go from a huge valk like the VF-0 to a smaller model? So many questions. Any answers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 So why the size discrepency between the VF-0 and the VF-1 ? I mean, the VF-0 is freakin HUGE in comparison. I thought the only real "difference" was that the VF-0 didn't have a nuclear reactor to power it. So, why would UN Spacy go from a huge valk like the VF-0 to a smaller model? So many questions. Any answers? 411691[/snapback] The nuclear engines were more efficient and able to cram in more advanced technology and components in less space. The conventional jet engines in the VF-0 were much larger, and older, not as modular. Aside that the nuke engines were relatively new, the VF-0's jet engines were old in comparison to the VF-1's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Pilot Off Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) i would definitely get another 0S if they were reissue of course with tighter joints.. i hope the 0A have tighter joints.. im glad thats the only problem with my 0s.. Edited June 27, 2006 by Auto Pilot Off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 So why the size discrepency between the VF-0 and the VF-1 ? I mean, the VF-0 is freakin HUGE in comparison. I thought the only real "difference" was that the VF-0 didn't have a nuclear reactor to power it. So, why would UN Spacy go from a huge valk like the VF-0 to a smaller model? So many questions. Any answers? 411691[/snapback] The nuclear engines were more efficient and able to cram in more advanced technology and components in less space. The conventional jet engines in the VF-0 were much larger, and older, not as modular. Aside that the nuke engines were relatively new, the VF-0's jet engines were old in comparison to the VF-1's. 411695[/snapback] It's probably also because the VF-0 was a test bed and they made it big so there would be room in the air frame to play with ideas like delta wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostryder Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 So why the size discrepency between the VF-0 and the VF-1 ? I mean, the VF-0 is freakin HUGE in comparison. I thought the only real "difference" was that the VF-0 didn't have a nuclear reactor to power it. So, why would UN Spacy go from a huge valk like the VF-0 to a smaller model? So many questions. Any answers? 411691[/snapback] Also, in order to store enough conventional jet fuel to loiter and fight in battroid mode, the Zero needs to have some size. Even with the sheer size, FAST packs and dorsal CFTs were added to increase the Zero's range/combat endurance. That's why smaller fighters like the Legacy Hornets and Fulcrums have crummy range, while behemoths like the Flanker don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumdumgai Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Any comparison pics of the 1/60 VF-0S Roy pilot and a 1/48 VF-1 pilot? Like a big Roy vs little Roy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I gotta get me a VF-0S ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwayne Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 looks like the re-issue is out in hong kong. stock is in at toywave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthurius Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Quick question, did you paint the stealth's heat shield in black, as mine is gray. Great, glad it worked. Now it's your turn to bust open the elbows and fix those. Let me know how it goes 411491[/snapback] heh, took a look at it, and it looks like it would involve opening up the fore-arms as well as the bicep armor... too scary for me. Sides, my arms are tight enough... 411507[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Ace Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Any comparison pics of the 1/60 VF-0S Roy pilot and a 1/48 VF-1 pilot? Like a big Roy vs little Roy? 411859[/snapback] I think I'll call him mini-me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 So are the reissues the ones that have the fixed problems? Do let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Any comparison pics of the 1/60 VF-0S Roy pilot and a 1/48 VF-1 pilot? Like a big Roy vs little Roy? 411859[/snapback] I think I'll call him mini-me. 411985[/snapback] Yanno, I thing the 1/60th roy has better detail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 So are the reissues the ones that have the fixed problems? Do let us know. 411995[/snapback] From what I understand, these aren't technically reissues, just the second part of the first production run, so still expect loose knees and elbows. A proper improved second run with tighter joints should be out later sometime this year I think. And of course the upcoming VF-0A should have all the improvements Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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