Saburo

8 minutes ago, wm cheng said:

Yeah, I think its the hip joint - at the top of the thighs that controls how far out I can spread the legs?  I haven't looked at it, but can you unscrew it to get to the inside cups?  I thought I might be able just to put some crazy glue or future on the metal ball and be done with it?

Yes, there is a screw that holds the Intake assembly (hips), once that taken out it splits in half then you have access to the cups.  There is some rubber/plastic inserts in the cups to provide friction, but in time they wear out.  Future would work well for the ball joint, I did the paper method for a semi-permanent solution.

27 minutes ago, jvmacross said:

What happened to the product placement pics?

Oh well.....here's mine....

 

Nice, I like it! 

4 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

I remember I was able to tighten the spring that helps to lock that clipping mechanism on the crotch section. The problem is that it's so hard to open that area. 

 

Ok, let me look into that. I was going to try to wrap the ends of the prongs of the diecast piece that locks into the socket with modeling masking take just at add a bit of friction.  Not sure it that will be able to hold the weight of the Armored Boosters.  My other thought is not bothering with it, the DX adapter piece with mini Yeti stand gives the very back heavy Armored Valk quite a bit of stability and is less likely to fall over backwards. 

On 4/14/2021 at 8:49 PM, Kanedas Bike said:

Ozma looking good @Saburo!

I think Gojira approves, or is ready to pounce, maybe both lol

-b.

Thank you @Kanedas Bike.  The DX Ozma is getting old, and surprising he’s still holding together pretty well.  Needs a bit of tightening up.

You can never tell what Gojira is up to, he just shows up in the photos.  

1 hour ago, wm cheng said:

Beautiful - what did you do to tighten the joints?  I have to do that with mine too, I have it on a stand with the legs splayed but now its loosened and the legs just falls and aligns straight down due to the weight of the leg armors.

 

@wm cheng its been a while! For tightening up the hip joints and collar bone joint, I cut small pieces of paper and placed them in the ball joint cups.  As for the other joints I used this product Kiki Joint-fix, just applied a small amount it and it tightens it up well.  The one that I am trying to figure out if there is a way to tighten it up is the crotch fold over section.  The clipping mechanism can’t seem to held together the section with the Armored Parts on anymore, I have to use the stand adapter piece to keep everything locked in place. Let me know if you have any more questions.

42 minutes ago, jvmacross said:

Just 2x?

Have you not heard of the Collector's Mantra?... 

 

This is the way. 

49 minutes ago, Mog said:

^^Can you add some canned corned beef, vienna sausages, and raman/instant noodles into that pic? 

Hit ALL the quick meal favorites!

@Mog  I need to resupply on the instant favorites, all added to the shopping list.

40 minutes ago, Mog said:

Resources.  It’s always a fight over resources! 

Edit:  Sorry, forgot this was the Bandai 1/48 thread.

@Mog Looks like Milia wants the Vienna Sausage and Corned Beef for herself.  

32 minutes ago, treatment said:

 

Max took all the spam from the kaiju!

Oughta make an awesome wallpaper and/or poster!

 

 

@treatment Goji wasn't too happy about Max hoarding the SPAM. .

I can make that wallpaper happen. 

6 minutes ago, jenius said:

I feel like that needs to be Photoshopped to change "25% LESS SODIUM" to be "Itano's Original, 1000% more missiles" or something similar

Give me some time, let me see what can do. 

Max and the "healthier" SPAM.

6 hours ago, Lolicon said:

Two of my favorite things together!

@Lolicon you inspired me.  Its been a trend to post SPAM, so here I am SPAMMING... well 25% less sodium. 

Quick setup and shoot. 

1 hour ago, Shawn said:

I hope they release 2 versions...one with a bundled vf-1j and a one that is a stand alone armor only package, because then the die hard collectors will have to buy 2x to be complete...and Bandai just doubled their sales! 
LOL 

 

 

Haha, if that is the case Bandai has me dialed in, i'll need have complete sets. 

58 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

Oh my anxiety is acting up already 

I am with you there, I am already thinking “I am getting to old for this s**t”.   
 

7 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Hmmm. Same thickness on the goggle. At this point I'm thinking it would be nice if they just include an extra head on the set because I rather just get the armor part set. But if they decide on making a bundle set, then atleast I have an extra VF-1J. I know it's going to be expensive if it's a set. Oh well.

 

I am hoping its a cover for the visor/goggle or replacement head.  If it turns out to be a full bundle, I’ll pick it up anyway, but my wallet is not going to too happy about it. 

1 hour ago, Lolicon said:

WIP

WIP, a slight angle change perhaps. 

1 hour ago, Mog said:

WIP?  What needs to be added?  

A little more shading on the right hand?  Some mild scorching on the gun barrel tip?  Looks pretty good from here.

Unless you’re talking about the Spam.  And then, yes, it needs to be cooked to that perfect consistency that is slightly crispy yet just a bit floppy.

@Mog, that is the perfect consistency for SPAM! 

13 hours ago, peter said:

I'm still amazed at the articulation on these DX toys.  

You can get them shooting from prone!

 

Of course it looks awesome standing too.

 

 

@peter, those are shots are amazing, very natural poses and great use of scenery!  Where is that sniper rifle from?

1 hour ago, Lolicon said:

Two of my favorite things together!

Excellent work @Lolicon, as always your weathering and photography is superb. Well done! 

A picture is worth a thousand words and this one says it all.  It is also making me hungry.

Fun times ahead!  Haven't had a PO Madness night in a while.  

9 hours ago, Bolt said:

Nice! Still one of my all time favorite heavy hitters.

Thank you @Bolt, I appreciate it.  I am with you, Ozma is one of my favorites. 

8 hours ago, aurance said:

I love that cute Godzilla in the background. 

Thanks @aurance, Godzilla is my assistant and he will probably make appearances in these casual shots. 

7 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

I really wanted a Hikaru red scheme on Armored VF-25S Messiah. 

@no3Ljm great photoshop work!  You didn’t want to color match the color coordinated pillow in the background? 

2 hours ago, Special Sauce said:

One of my favorite designs (The Ozma itself).  I feel though that I prefer the sleeker look of the super packs as opposed to the armor sets.  I only have an armor set for my VF-31S and that thing is ridiculously big.  It looks cool but maybe a little too busy for me.  

@Special Sauce, When it comes to over design for the VF-25, the Super Parts are my favorite pack. For the 31 Armored part, I agree they are cool but the design is busy. 

8 hours ago, Lolicon said:

Sweet shot of Ozma and his armor! And I really like the dino lol

Thanks @Lolicon, we had some nice weather with lots of sunlight that made for good lighting conditions for shooting. 

My assistant in the background is Godzilla, he’ll be showing up in these casual shots.

7 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

One of the best looking Armored Valkyrie out there.  

Seeing that Bandai did a matte finish Alto YF-29 Durandal, I wonder how the Messiah would look in matte finish? 

@no3Ljm I agree, the armor really flows well with the lines of the VF-25.  I think the VF-25s and VF-27 would look awesome in a Matte finish.  As much as I want matte finish Frontier renewal release, my wallet is saying “No”.   

21 minutes ago, tekering said:

@tekering  Hahaha, great meme! 

The DX Chogokin Ozma (Renewal) is still holding together, but needs a little help standing with Armored Parts but still looks awesome. 

Took Ozma out to tighten up its joints and a quick shot. Enjoy! 

Thread has been stagnant since March 22, lets how long it takes for another photo to be posted after this post.

18 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

Fantastic shot! Excellent lighting and composition, as usual. 

I appreciate it @Lolicon, thank you!  .  I am no expert, but always trying to improve my photography.  

34 minutes ago, treatment said:

 

Simple but badass posing and shot!

Yet again, Saburo.

 

Thank you @treatment, I appreciate it!    

2 hours ago, borgified said:

Bio Goji keeping a close eye on Hikaru like a feline on prowl? 

He's always lurking about on the prowl and watching. 

Took a quick shot of the VF-1S a few weeks ago.  My assistant is overseeing the photo shoot. 

20 hours ago, twich said:

Thank you Saburo! Most kind!

twich

You are most welcome! 

13 hours ago, MKT said:

Just saved this as current BG on my PC haha.. 

Thank you, Roy is staring right at you. 

Here's a couple old but new wallpapers.  Enjoy! 

@twich, I'll see what I can do for some Macross 2 photo wallpapers.