Darth Mingus 40 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) @sqidd here is a playlist of someone building the model. He is not doing anything too fancy other than applying panel lining. Others have gone on to completely rebuild the electronics, etc. I think he is up to Volume 24 at this point. This will give you a sense of the size of it as well. I'd volunteer to build it for you, but I live in Canada... Edited August 18, 2020 by Darth Mingus Premature posting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sqidd 6,135 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 8/18/2020 at 10:09 AM, Darth Mingus said: @sqidd here is a playlist of someone building the model. He is not doing anything too fancy other than applying panel lining. Others have gone on to completely rebuild the electronics, etc. I think he is up to Volume 24 at this point. This will give you a sense of the size of it as well. I'd volunteer to build it for you, but I live in Canada... Thank you. I think I'm going to pass though. I've been emailing back and forth with them and this is their exact quote when asked about SSP's.....which are a deal breaker for me. Q: Are these plans to release Super and Strike parts for this in the future? A: Not so far and probably not in the future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
takatoys 55 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) You can still get the pilots for the model even if you are not subscribed to Hachette. All you need to do is cut the number labels from volumes 1 to 30, stick them in the self-made envelope of volume 30 and send it to Hachette’s headquarters. Valid only in Japan though. Edited August 30, 2020 by takatoys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sanity is Optional 479 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I suspect I'll end up buying off YJA or the like. I still haven't shipped vol 29 and 30 yet anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sqidd 6,135 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: I suspect I'll end up buying off YJA or the like. I still haven't shipped vol 29 and 30 yet anyway. They were actually quite helpful through email. Maybe try that if you can't find one. I haven't seen a pilot come up yet and I looked for a bit. Man, I wish they were doing SSP's. That would have been enough to push me over the edge. If they ever do one in Battroid with SSP's my wallet will break down into it's individual atoms as a byproduct of coming out of my pocket so fast! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey728 78 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 They will release SSPs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sqidd 6,135 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Grey728 said: They will release SSPs. Maybe you missed this above, I've been emailing back and forth with them and this is their exact quote when asked about SSP's.....which are a deal breaker for me. Q: Are these plans to release Super and Strike parts for this in the future? A: Not so far and probably not in the future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey728 78 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I missed that, yes. Bummer as I was really looking forward to having those since it's right there on the first page that they would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sqidd 6,135 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Grey728 said: I missed that, yes. Bummer as I was really looking forward to having those since it's right there on the first page that they would. I know man, serious bummer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey728 78 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 7 hours ago, takatoys said: You can still get the pilots for the model even if you are not subscribed to Hachette. All you need to do is cut the number labels from volumes 1 to 30, stick them in the self-made envelope of volume 30 and send it to Hachette’s headquarters. Valid only in Japan though. I wonder. Do you think this is something that could be done with a Tenso address? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sanity is Optional 479 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Grey728 said: I wonder. Do you think this is something that could be done with a Tenso address? I'd totally do that, ming ask them (though I still need to wait for 29-30 to ship). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sqidd 6,135 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Grey728 said: I wonder. Do you think this is something that could be done with a Tenso address? They were going to ship everything directly to Tenso for me. I don't see why it would be an issue. Edited August 30, 2020 by sqidd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
takatoys 55 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Got the pilots and the other gifts from Hachette. Glad they made this available without subscribing to the store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DWN013 15 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I'm a lucky guy, surprise early xmas present from my japanese father-in-law! 26 boxes of hatchette, with more on the way. Shame I can't really dig into these for a few months due to space / moving... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
takatoys 55 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Got the pilot and looked good, but can be improved. Now Roy Focker has a face! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MechTech 389 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 He must be REALLY cold - he's all blue! Looking good. - MT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
takatoys 55 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 On 12/10/2020 at 5:00 PM, MechTech said: He must be REALLY cold - he's all blue! Looking good. - MT Hard to create the tinted visor effect. I’m almost done with the cockpit. Will try to remove the seam line on the canopy glass and will make a stand. Instead of keeping it in a drawer waiting for the rest, I will display it properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peter 391 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 On 12/10/2020 at 2:00 PM, MechTech said: He must be REALLY cold - he's all blue! Looking good. - MT Actually Albet Dessler in disguise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MechTech 389 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Ha ha! Does the model come with under-wing radioactive meteor ordnance? - MT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peter 391 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Lol, actually, I've always wanted to see Saeba Ryo in Skull leader's cockpit. Most epic crossover, ever. It would also render Roy Focker impossible to kill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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