Zx31 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, Archer said: Anyone have slight issues with the shoulder double hinge being a wee bit tight? It is at first, but gets smoother after a transformation or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 17 minutes ago, Zx31 said: It is at first, but gets smoother after a transformation or two Thanks, I just transformed for the first time. Seriously impressed with how rock solid and good looking it is though, as if straight out of the show. Incredible when you think about the quality of the first DX vf-25. Just wish we could get more weapon packs as shown in the magazine along with the super parts set. It's just a single rotating peg right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx31 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Just keep an eye on the shoulders when rotating them in and out, some reports of a little bit of paint chipping but mine has been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Just now, Zx31 said: Just keep an eye on the shoulders when rotating them in and out, some reports of a little bit of paint chipping but mine has been fine. Yep, thanks for the warning. I did notice a sharp edge that rubs against the shoulders when you originally rotate them. No paint chipping on mine, but I'm gonna be careful when approaching future transformations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Archer said: Anyone have slight issues with the shoulder double hinge being a wee bit tight? Yeah my left one was extremely tight. I had to work on it for quite some time. I was afraid i would break it if i tried any harder to move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I would buy the isamu version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, valhary said: I would buy the isamu version Is there a fighter mode pic of this scheme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 8 hours ago, IXTL said: Preview from the upcoming VF-31 Masterfile. Love the scheme of the Kairos above. And yeah, why they didn't release any of those pods? 6 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Cool. Love the black, white and red color scheme on the last page. That black, white, and red scheme sir is an instant buy for me. I wonder why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I want that SVF-96 "Caltrops" VF-31A. So. Hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Looking good so far! Can't wait to get it and gaze at all the gorgeous A variants!!! And the rest of course.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 6 hours ago, valhary said: I would buy the isamu version That looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 anyone up for pre-owned VF-31J from amiami? 20,380yen (Pre-owned ITEM:B/BOX:B)DX Chogokin - VF-31J Siegfried (Hayate Immelmann Custom) "Macross Delta"(Released) B: Good - Item has been opened and contains signs of minor wear or damage. All parts are included. B: Some damage to the box is visible. http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-021748&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dvf-31j%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 6 hours ago, no3Ljm said: And yeah, why they didn't release any of those pods? Because as nice as the pics are, Masterfiles, is still basically unofficial fanfic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 10 hours ago, valhary said: I would buy the isamu version as would I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 That Isamu looks better then the YF-29 version. Definite buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 21 hours ago, Sandman said: Is there a fighter mode pic of this scheme? I'm sold. Put it a video game and milk that mold Bandai! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) sorry that is the only picture I could find is of the winter wonderfest 2017 Edited March 4, 2017 by valhary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaferMouse Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 On 03/03/2017 at 10:19 PM, no3Ljm said: And yeah, why they didn't release any of those pods? If the whole arm comes away on the figure, it might make for a nice fan build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Gah i just noticed my 31J has a paint scrape dead center on the tip of the grey part of the chest. I'm not sure how that could've happened since it's only gone from fighter to battroid once. If paint scrapes are going to be that easy with non use i hate to see what happens with frequent use. Anyone know what type of grey paint i can use to touch this up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, Sandman said: Gah i just noticed my 31J has a paint scrape dead center on the tip of the grey part of the chest. I'm not sure how that could've happened since it's only gone from fighter to battroid once. If paint scrapes are going to be that easy with non use i hate to see what happens with frequent use. Anyone know what type of grey paint i can use to touch this up? Bandai has it defined as: 60% grey 20% white 15% purple 5% blue grey You'll need to mix the colors yourself as it's doubtful that there's any off the shelf paint that will match that. I think the colors defined are meant for the Mr. Hobby/Aqueous Hobby Color paints. So you'll need to adjust and eyeball it if using other brands. Edited March 6, 2017 by MacrossJunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 http://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1060988863&lang=en go go go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axelay Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thanks for the heads up! Now to continue to search for a VF-31F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrollphysicist Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 3 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said: http://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1060988863&lang=en go go go! Finally got it, thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'Kyuun Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Looking forward to the upcoming release of Messer's ride, along with the Sv-262 in a few days. New valks are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 didnt know you guys were looking for a vf-31j at 25000yen . If so , nippon-yasan still have them. 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...
Xigfrid Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I lost the 31j antenna. Since I got only one copy of it, anyone can take a few close pictures and measurements of it for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Xigfrid said: I lost the 31j antenna. Since I got only one copy of it, anyone can take a few close pictures and measurements of it for me? Curious. Are you going to have it print it in metal? That antennae looks really prone to breaking. By the way, is there a way to remove the antenna? 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 It didn't break, I think it just poped off when my daughter played with it i am looking to 3D model an upgrade version of it, but the original looks already highly detailed. Depending on the size I may make an antenna mixing plastic and diecast. Making a full metallic antenna? I don't know or perhaps in polished silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, Xigfrid said: It didn't break, I think it just poped off when my daughter played with it i am looking to 3D model an upgrade version of it, but the original looks already highly detailed. Depending on the size I may make an antenna mixing plastic and diecast. Making a full metallic antenna? I don't know or perhaps in polished silver. yikes! I think you guys would hear the explosion of me blowing up in extreme rage and furious anger if some kid played and broke one of my Valks! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I'd actually be interested in a way to remove it safely myself, I find my hand catching on it so often, I'd rather remove it entirely and avoid the possibility of breaking it off. Part of why I really like Mirage's, it's got nothing sticking up from the head to break off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 http://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1061019803&lang=en Another one. They are still at NY for 25000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Wow the 31J's just keep going up in price even on Madarake eh :0 Guess Mac D must be more popular than we thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Looks like there are folks going for the complete delta squadron! boggles my wallet heheh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Xigfrid said: It didn't break, I think it just poped off when my daughter played with it i am looking to 3D model an upgrade version of it, but the original looks already highly detailed. Depending on the size I may make an antenna mixing plastic and diecast. Making a full metallic antenna? I don't know or perhaps in polished silver. Cool! Looking forward to see it. Also, I'm really curious on how to remove it. I was actually trying to remove it last night so I can take photos for you. But I don't want to kind of force it but the head is already popped from the joint so I was looking underneath for a way to remove. Any thoughts? And maybe I can do it over the weekend so I can take photos of it too. 9 hours ago, spanner said: yikes! I think you guys would hear the explosion of me blowing up in extreme rage and furious anger if some kid played and broke one of my Valks! LOL! 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. 8 hours ago, Chronocidal said: I'd actually be interested in a way to remove it safely myself, I find my hand catching on it so often, I'd rather remove it entirely and avoid the possibility of breaking it off. Part of why I really like Mirage's, it's got nothing sticking up from the head to break off. Me too. Want to know how to pull it off safely. 5 hours ago, Duymon said: Wow the 31J's just keep going up in price even on Madarake eh :0 Guess Mac D must be more popular than we thought Thanks to Walkure I guess. 3 hours ago, seti88 said: Looks like there are folks going for the complete delta squadron! boggles my wallet heheh.. I'm leaning on that route as well. And it's the first time I'm going to complete a squadron. 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 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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