NZEOD Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 4 hours ago, kajnrig said: The Tamiya glue will work if you sand away the paint from the areas to be glued first. It's supposed to work with bare plastic, so obviously the paint will get in the way of that. As for type of super glue, I'm partial to gel-form super glues that have a slightly longer work time than the 20 microseconds you get with the watery variety. Brand doesn't matter too much, I think. I wouldn't want to offer advice without having tried it myself, but I imagine (thin) aluminium foil glued to the walls of the kit would work just as well... NZEOD? tinfoil is a pain in the but to work with at this tiny scale, it rips more than goes where you want it too, where as the tape has its own glue that wont eat the paint and is stiffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 tamiya glue isnt glue its a cement that chemically melts the styrene and amalgamates them together. Like welding. Runny superglue will take off on you and end up EVERYWHERE, go with tiny amounts of medium CA or gel. Just keep to TINY amounts so it doesnt squirt out of the seams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Believe it or not I built my VF-31's with krazy glue. It's the absolute best super glue and I always buy it on sale for $1.50 for 2 tubes at the drug store nearby. The only issue people have with Super glue is they use way too much. Krazy glue is super easy to control as the plastic bottle let's you super-fine tune just how much glue you want to use on each part. It's true that work-time is very low with super glue, but that's why you need to trim and test fit everything a few times before you actually make the bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Personally I like using the Loctite superglue which is easily found at your local hardware store or Home Depot. Depending on the type you get, the hardening time can range between 5 to 15 secs. The trick to using superglue (particularly the liquid type) is to drop a small amount onto some throwaway piece of plastic and then using a toothpick to apply the glue. Never apply directly from the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) I use Hotstuff for RC planes and drones and that has a fine needle applicator Edited January 11, 2017 by NZEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 55 minutes ago, Duymon said: Believe it or not I built my VF-31's with krazy glue. It's the absolute best super glue and I always buy it on sale for $1.50 for 2 tubes at the drug store nearby. The only issue people have with Super glue is they use way too much. Krazy glue is super easy to control as the plastic bottle let's you super-fine tune just how much glue you want to use on each part. It's true that work-time is very low with super glue, but that's why you need to trim and test fit everything a few times before you actually make the bond. NOT THE KRAGLE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 The cheap/easy way to get foil like that, is candy wrappers. Â It's not self-adhesive, but you can't beat the price. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I personally use zapagap because the name makes me laugh for some reason. It's basically the same as most ca super glues. I use the liquid type in small drops and usually aply with a toothpick or a pointy piece of sprue leftover from snipping out parts. Just remember that with ca glue you only need a small amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachi Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 On 11/01/2017 at 10:34 AM, Andy NYK said: I'm not a modeler too, and I was able to assemble these with just a nipper, a knife and glue. Maybe some clothes clips to hold glued parts together to dry. Macro-able eyes and small fingers needed too, the parts could be very small, haha! Tweezers might also help with the small parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Â 1 hour ago, hachi said: Tweezers might also help with the small parts. One of the absolute best tools is reverse-action tweezers for tiny parts. Traditional tweezers require keeping pressure on the tweezers while holding which can lead to unnecessary handshake and loss of fine motor control. if the grip isn't enough you can still squeeze forward of the handle in order to increase grip strength as needed. Edited January 12, 2017 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I totally NEED a pair of those. Â EDIT - What's the hold up on Messer and Chuck's 31's??? I don't want to pay to just have Arad's shipped over... Edited January 12, 2017 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Yeah, I was also wondering if anybody had heard any news about the release date for Chuck and Messer's VF-31? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 still no news  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 This makes me sad..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Did these not sell well or something? Anyone have any numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Freyas is almost sold out and the Kairos is LONG sold out so... I dont think thats the issue. The VF-1s are starting to get thin on the ground too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 My only thought would be that maybe they can't figure out how to do the two shield Tampo prints for the back part on the fighter cleanly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Well, they did Arad's emblem without problem, so I can't see why Messer's would be an issue. Gaham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm still waiting on that 31a battroid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Will they ever release Mirage's battroid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Graham said: Well, they did Arad's emblem without problem, so I can't see why Messer's would be an issue. Gaham Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 hmmm yes, it was odd they included the 31A Gerwalk parts in the fighter kit but never released the Boxset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 So what did you all buy so far from this line? For myself, I bought: 1 x VF-31J Fighter (built wheels up). 1 x VF-31J Battroid. 1 x VF-31J Gerwalk set (built as Gerwalk). 1 x VF-31C Fighter (built wheels up). 1 x VF-31A Fighter (built wheels up). 1 x VF-31S Fighter (built wheels up). Planning to order 1 x Sv-262 Fighter soon also.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) I hv got mirages 31 and the 31a fighters, vf-1s and 1a gerwalks all of which I haven't built yet!! And the led light and the tarmac vehicle kit...Arrrgh just so bz...plus my table is a horrible mess since last year...  Edited February 8, 2017 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) 5 VF-1A Battroids 4 VF-1A Fighters (1 wheels down, 3 in flight with lit engines) 1 VF-1a Gerwalk 1 VF-1J Battroid 2 VF-1J Fighters (1 wheels down, one in flight with lit engines) 1 VF-1J Gerwalk 1 VF-1S Battroid 2 VF-1S Fighter (1 wheels down, 1 wheels up lit engine) 2 VF-1S Gerwalk 6 VF-31A Fighters (all wheels down, 1 lit engine - but its a dud unit as they made it with one white and one blue LED!) 1 VF-31S Fighter (wheels down engine lit) 1 VF-31J Fighter (wheels down engine lit) Century Wings 1/144 deck crew sets 1,2,3 and 4 2 1/144 Flight Deck tractors 1 VF-31C Fighter (wheels down engine lit) 1 AC920 Airfield Tower set 5 AC921 Tarmac sets 1 AC922 Fuel truck set 2 Dragon 1/144 carrier deck sets  Using the Airfield sets to build an Airbase display to show the Wheels down fighters on Using the carrier deck sets to display the rest of the Fighters on The Battroids, Gerwalks and Fighters in flight are part of the City fight diorama The VF-1S in flight is displayed on a mini base showing it low and swept back racing over the desert with sand billowing behind it. The VF-1S Gerwalk is displayed on a mini base showing it racing over the waves on a sea with water blasting out behind it. The VF-1A fighters are all shown with full ordnance loads.  yeah... I have issues Edited February 8, 2017 by NZEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Wow NZEOD, that's a good collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, NZEOD said: 5 VF-1A Battroids 4 VF-1A Fighters (1 wheels down, 3 in flight with lit engines) 1 VF-1a Gerwalk 1 VF-1J Battroid 2 VF-1J Fighters (1 wheels down, one in flight with lit engines) 1 VF-1J Gerwalk 1 VF-1S Battroid 2 VF-1S Fighter (1 wheels down, 1 wheels up lit engine) 2 VF-1S Gerwalk 6 VF-31A Fighters (all wheels down, 1 lit engine - but its a dud unit as they made it with one white and one blue LED!) 1 VF-31S Fighter (wheels down engine lit) 1 VF-31J Fighter (wheels down engine lit) Century Wings 1/144 deck crew sets 1,2,3 and 4 2 1/144 Flight Deck tractors 1 VF-31C Fighter (wheels down engine lit) 1 AC920 Airfield Tower set 5 AC921 Tarmac sets 1 AC922 Fuel truck set 2 Dragon 1/144 carrier deck sets  Using the Airfield sets to build an Airbase display to show the Wheels down fighters on Using the carrier deck sets to display the rest of the Fighters on The Battroids, Gerwalks and Fighters in flight are part of the City fight diorama The VF-1S in flight is displayed on a mini base showing it low and swept back racing over the desert with sand billowing behind it. The VF-1S Gerwalk is displayed on a mini base showing it racing over the waves on a sea with water blasting out behind it. The VF-1A fighters are all shown with full ordnance loads.  yeah... I have issues Nice collection! Must be a nice scene at night with those fighters lit up! Those cannon fodders are the best of the lot i gather...I like the gritty 1A battroid look and the sleekness of the 31A fighters as well... Edited February 8, 2017 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Must have been crazy expensive, too. Wow. All's I have is the VF-31A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachi Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I got: VF1A Battroid and Fighter VF1S Battroid and Fighter VF31J Fighter VF31C Fighter VF31S Fighter (on the way) That said maybe TomyTec produced too much? Though some variants already sold out online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, kajnrig said: Must have been crazy expensive, too. Wow. All's I have is the VF-31A. yeah.... we don't discuss that in my house... Â but atleast they are cheaper than DX figures. $35 - $40 each Edited February 8, 2017 by NZEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) I just got the blue one, the pink one and the grey one and the bad guy. All in fighter mode. It's early and I don't remember the actual number designations. LOL  edit -- i will pick up the Arad and the Messer and Chuck when they are released fighter only. Too expensive and too much space to do all the DX's. Edited February 8, 2017 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 6 hours ago, derex3592 said: I just got the blue one, the pink one and the grey one and the bad guy. All in fighter mode. It's early and I don't remember the actual number designations. LOL  edit -- i will pick up the Arad and the Messer and Chuck when they are released fighter only. Too expensive and too much space to do all the DX's. Arads one is out already. VF-31S Fighter mode MCR18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 yeh, I know, that was a typo, I just didn't wanna pay to have just him shipped to the states as I figured he wouldn't sell out very fast at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMBounty_Hunter Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 A few of these are currently on sale at Hobby Search  http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10384637 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10389708 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10389709 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 HOLY CRAP!!! Those prices are Half price! You get the Fighter and the Battroid for the price of just the fighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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