MacrossJunkie Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) Sorry for the potato quality phone pics, but I hope this helps. Measurements taken with a digital caliper. Ring - 1.35mm thick, 2.65mm diameter Ring hole - .72mm diameter Laser - 35.67mm long back - 1.2mm thick, 2.95mm high front tip - .62mm thick laser height before dip to barrel - 1.86mm long grey line - 12.32mm long short grey line - 2.48mm long grey barrel not including shroud - 2.5mm Barrel and shroud - 1mm high For those that want to know how to take the laser off, pull the head off, then use something like a precision screwdriver and push on the green circled part until it pops out. Edited March 10, 2017 by MacrossJunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) ^ Thanks for telling on how to pop it off, MJ. Really appreciate it. Edited March 10, 2017 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Really much appreciated MJ! Exactly what was needed to finish my model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Xigfrid said: I noticed a 3D print service shop nearby my working place and I chatted with the guy there who was kind enough to print a model I made today. I have to say that I made it by feeling, knowing how Bandai usually make its antennas. So I went for a 3mm wide, 1,5m hole and bingo this is just exactly what was needed. The result was good enough to take pictures. I need to slightly angle down the antenna and that will be it! I will try to make it in silver if possible, stay tuned! Wow you made that with estimates off the top of your head? That's pretty damn impressive. 1 hour ago, MacrossJunkie said: For those that want to know how to take the laser off, pull the head off, then use something like a precision screwdriver and push on the green circled part until it pops out. Thanks for the info! Wish I had known this sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Guess what I found when emptying the dust reservoir of the vaccum cleaner?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Btw, I will probably finish my model and test print it in case of... and that silver version has grown on me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx31 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 6 hours ago, Xigfrid said: Guess what I found when emptying the dust reservoir of the vaccum cleaner?! Success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hah, nice! Grats on finding the original too. I might tweak the design a little and cut a custom one from plastic card, extend the pivot so the gun lays down against the backplate better. Thanks for all the measurements, and removal method! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 On 3/11/2017 at 4:35 AM, no3Ljm said: Ha! You specified 'some kid'. What if your teenage son was still a kid? Would you go Wolverine's 'Berserker Barrage' here, eh? What if that 'some kid' was a child of a girlfriend? What are you going to do, Spanner? Hmmmm. hehe! nahh my son is extremely good with toys and wouldn't ever mess around with my Valks! In fact everyone I know who has seen my collection knows to look with their eyes and not with their hands! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 15 hours ago, Xigfrid said: Guess what I found when emptying the dust reservoir of the vaccum cleaner?! LOL! those darn vacuum cleaners! congrats on finding the original! it must have been an extremely satisfying and relieving moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I found more pics of isamu´s custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barurutor Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 amazing work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I'd love a Isamu custom! This is cool but I think they went a little overboard with the blue canopy coloring.. kinda one extreme to another from the cloudy gold to this dark blue. Definitely doesn't work and kinda ruins the whole look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I think the person took inspiration from the oversaturated blue canopy of the YF-29 Isamu custom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 most likely yes.. but it wasn't quite as heavy as what he has painted on this 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 It certainly wasn't. Maybe he wanted to one up Bandai? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 At least there isn't any glitter on the canopy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 http://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1061151142&lang=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 On 3/11/2017 at 4:12 AM, Xigfrid said: Guess what I found when emptying the dust reservoir of the vaccum cleaner?! how big is your vacuum cleaner mine wouldn't be able to fit an entire DX valk in it for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) haha Duymon! I though it would be too disgusting showing a picture of me peeling all the dust and other things, so I preferred to put the picture of the antenna once recovered I have finished the model and I will order it soon, unfortunately the Silver version is a bit too expensive to my taste! I don't know if Black Hi-Def Acrylate can be printed, but if it is, it should be best result out of it! I made a second version that should be printed in Steel family, they are the strongest print materials out there, it would need to be cut (rotary tool is mandatory, no cutting pliers would be strong enough to my knowledge) and it would need to be polished (high grit rotary tool) to obtain a great shiny surface. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/xigfrid3dshop?section=VF-31&s=0 Edited March 13, 2017 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 On 3/11/2017 at 8:16 PM, valhary said: I found more pics of isamu´s custom That is beautiful. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Is that Isamu custom a 1/60 VF-31 or is it a 1/72 kit? Looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 12 minutes ago, Falcon said: Is that Isamu custom a 1/60 VF-31 or is it a 1/72 kit? Looks amazing! Based on the display stand its using, it's 1/72 kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Sad they couldn't develop a better system for the weapons pod, I know the parts are tiny, but the little fold-out doors just look so clunky on the DX (besides being the wrong shape). I'd almost prefer a swappable piece for the doors like the kit uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) That Isamu qcustom is phenomenal!! Edited March 16, 2017 by Scream Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 If you're still looking for a VF-31J, there's one on Mandarake for 22,000 yen, about $193,00 + postage. (seems like a decent price). https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1061151142&ref=doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barurutor Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 if you absolutely need it brand new, N-Y has it as well for 25k yen. https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/18150-macross-delta-dx-chogokin-vf-31j-siegfried-hayate-immelman-custom.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 seems to be more than one those choose the isamu scheme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 On March 16, 2017 at 4:40 PM, valhary said: seems to be more than one those choose the isamu scheme This is pretty much the perfect representation of Isamu's scheme id you ask me. The other one with all of the red on the canarfs looked wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Messer open at HLJ. http://hlj.com/product/BANN12922 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negotiator Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 got it! gonna be an expensive month w/ mp megatron and a helluva s/h with the 262 also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 32 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Messer open at HLJ. http://hlj.com/product/BANN12922 Wooo!!! Finally got one, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Still available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Negotiator said: got it! gonna be an expensive month w/ mp megatron and a helluva s/h with the 262 also This.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, Lolicon said: Messer open at HLJ. http://hlj.com/product/BANN12922 Missed it again. If I had a dollar for every time I have visited that page I would be a wealthy man. Edited March 18, 2017 by funkymonkeyjavajunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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