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For some reason I failed to register an account at AE. I guess I have to stick with HLJ for now.

I just registered an account on AE, but I can't log in. Do anyone have the similar problem?

Are the YF19s at AE sold out already?

51k JPY on HLJ?  We are probably looking at over 600 USD with shipping. Is it order though FromJapan a much better deal? I never use FJ before.

I have a question, is Amazon Japan starting to charge consumption tax on overseas buyer now? I pretty sure they don't collect the tax before.

My VF 0d arrived safely. But I have a hard time to open the landing gear bay doors on the legs...

How can I open the landing gear doors on the legs easily?I don't under stand why Arcaida made the doors completely flush without any thing to grab.

I decided to pay 9k JPY UPS shipping, hopefully my VF0D will arrive safely.

On 7/4/2020 at 10:55 PM, bleecher said:

I've opened 2 tickets asking to change shipping methods to get it to ship. No response. Best of luck, please let me know if you hear anything.

I got their reply the next day after I submitted the ticket. Now I am waiting for them to upgrade my shipping to UPS.

I haven't got any email from NY (still "Preparation in progress"), do I need to contact them for the shipping method change?

I'm getting tired of this pre-order madness.

3 hours ago, lechuck said:

 

Mine had the same issue, but it is not necessary to remove the glued thigh panel or pry the to halves open.

It is a bit hard to describe, but like @Guyffon suggested just take out the visible screw. Then rotate the nub downwards until it tucks inside the leg opening and won't go any further. Now make sure the thigh is folded outwards (fighter config.) and with some light force try to push/twist/rotate the nub further into the cavity. You can sort of feel and hear when you succeed. After that use the leg to further rotate the nub until it faces backwards and then put the screw back on. There will be no scrapes or damage and the original factory assembly of the thigh stays intact without having to be tampered with.

I hope my description makes sense and helps everyone with the issue.

Thank you sir! I just fixed mine!

How can I remove the thigh cap?

I used a proxy-buying service grab #1 to #7 from Amazon Japan, but it cost too much. Any online store  have them for a more reasonable price? Or may be I should give up right now?

I accidentally touched the antenna on the head. Now the tip of the antenna crooked a bit, any way to straighten it?

HLJ replied me that the newly in stock sv-51s are the version with correct legs.

I noticed the SV-51 is back in stock on Hobby Link Japan, is that the version with correct feet assembly?

Are the misassembled feet a common problem on this new sv51?

Thank you for the information. Might just stick with HLJ.

It seems Nippon-Yasan has the sv51 at a much lower price than other online shops. Never order from them, are they reliable?

Where can I get the Freeing E=X Garland at about 100 USD?

It seems DX VF-1 has a few elements from Arcadia's VF-0 too, like to very noticeable shoulder flap covers the gap. The DX VF-1's knee an ankle joints design also looks very similar to VF-0 (both rear landing gear doors are hard to open...). In the end, VF-0 is the most modern VF-1ish design from Arcadia (still 4 years old), too bad VF-0 doesn't have these super good VF-1 new hip joints on the thighs.

31 minutes ago, Tallman said:

I do have different point of view. I don’t feel bad after I saw this tampo “SINSEI INDUS TRY” First of all, I think is Shinsei. Secondly, the word INDUSTRY is not level and there is a space in between. That looks like 3 separate words. Also, the coloring on chest is not correct. So, no regret for me. Unless you never own a YF-19 before.

I only have VF19 Adv, I guess it's good enough for me right now. I do wish Arcadia do an improve version of their YF19 though.

I actually canceled my 25000 yen pre-order on Amazon JP.  Now I feel bad after watching the review.

Anyone know how to fix this problem? The joint itself is fine, but the place where metal hip parts goes into the crotch is kinda loose.