Sokeijon

Still waiting 

On 9/11/2022 at 1:12 PM, MacrossJunkie said:

It's unfortunate that things haven't really seemed to improve in the two subsequent releases and that the QC issues that a range of people experience seem to vary quite a bit.

Other than the wing pegs that go into the legs, which I fixed myself, everything else on my Hayate pegs in pretty well and I don't have the low hanging arm guns. My Mirage was a bit more of a mess. A part of the right wing was separated out of the box and won't stay together. The arm block that the guns are attached to won't stay pegged-in in fighter mode, The wing pegs still won't stay pegged into the legs. Probably more issues that I'm not thinking of at the moment.

They need to tighten the arms more also. They can't hold up the weight of the gunpod... not that I would try to have it held in hand since the shape of the gunpod and the handle doesn't work with the design of the hands and arms and even the fixed pose hand barely works. Even then, it can't physically hold the gun straight because the gunpod and the arm would have to physically occupy the same space. Such a bad gunpod design, but not truly Bandai's fault for that.

Among all the Kairos Plus I have, the best problematic free is Bogue one.

On 9/11/2022 at 4:02 AM, ValkAddict said:

Can anyone provide any tips on how to connect the wing clips to the legs (area in red)? I am unable to connect these at all - making fighter mode with the 31AX super parts floppy and unstable. I've tried my best ti fiddle with the legs and bending them slightly at the knees (like the VF-1) but no luck. TIA. 

Sorry for the late reply. I slowly and used some forces to push into the peg. I was actually worried might accidentally snap it off.

Received mine yesterday. But yet to open up and check. Hopefully nothing goes wrong. 

8 hours ago, DownIsUp said:

How does this guy look with Vf-25G super parts on out of curiosity? 

Here you go, but I am lazy didn't put up the full parts.

34 minutes ago, MacrossJunkie said:

Almost done. Some final touches I want to do with it and also have to do the boosters. Sucks though, after I sprayed a clearcoat on, most of my subtle weathering disappeared underneath it, only somewhat visible from certain angles, even on the rocket pods. Trying to photograph it is even harder. Oh well, most of the time, you could barely see the weathering on Nora's SV-51 in the OVA either, so mission failed successfully?

I'll likely finish by the weekend and try to take some proper pics.

It is still looking awesomely!

12 hours ago, Lolicon said:

How did you change PayPal payment to yen? On a recent purchase I noticed that they took away the yen option and tried to force me to pay in USD with their crappy conversion rate (which we know they pocket the difference from). 

I ended switching to direct credit card payment because I will not give PayPal one penny more for their blatant greed and sneaky way of squeezing more money out of people. 

Seriously, they already get a cut of the purchase price from the merchant. Now they want to squeeze money from the buyer too? 

well said! I am using direct credit card too. Better conversion rate and no extra service fees.

2 hours ago, MacrossJunkie said:

Man, I just realized while putting on some decals that this new sheet is of lower quality than the one I had before. On the old one, I didn't have to cut out all these tiny little decals, they were all individual decals. I just cut out a block of decals and dip in water and they slide off. This new one I got is decals printed on single sheet of film where you have to cut and trim out the decals you want to use. I didn't realize this and cut out a block and dipped in water and tried to slide one off and everything else came off with it since it was all one piece...

Ohhh dear, that's hassle to cut one by one!

7 hours ago, MacrossJunkie said:

Test shot to see how it looks in battroid mode. Lots of areas covered or hidden that were exposed after transforming it that I needed to do. I can't find my stipple brushes and sponges so work is halted until I my order for replacements come in.

Love it bro!

So I've glued back the Yamato display stand connector (the tip is broken). And testing some repair work.

Earlier was testing to add the broken tip with 3D pen PLA but it didn't work. Too weak to support SV-51's weight. Then tested few ways of AB casting.

1 hour ago, MacrossJunkie said:

My work-in-progress Nora. 

Tinted the canopy, panel lined, and started doing some weathering. Still got a long way to go.

wow, loosk amazing. You have a fast hand!

Finally, got mine too from HobbySearch. Not too much crumple on the shipper brown box. I just realized Nora released had cancelled the window box display. WHY!? I like the convention box since Yamato that have a window can see through the fighter. 

Anyway, hope the Arcadia one can last longer and doesn't change color over time like my Yamato's one (both wing's hinges).

On 7/4/2022 at 12:07 AM, Lolicon said:

Did the Yamato versions come with stands? Damn I'll have to dig out the old Nora now.

Yes it does. Speaking of digging out the old Nora, I took it out have a look while having the "thirst" of waiting the Acardia one. My display stand's adaptor somehow broke and all fell down on the floor. 😭

Managed to glue everything back but no longer perfect. 

On 6/28/2022 at 11:12 AM, MacrossJunkie said:

I ordered mine off of ebay. SV-51 decals

I bought it once for my Ivanov and recently another one for Nora's. I think they're pretty good.

wow, thanks for sharing. Is that waterslide decal?

7 hours ago, MacrossJunkie said:

That breakage looks consistent with it having been taken out of the packaging and dropped by someone and it landing on its left side. Definitely not like that from the factory unless a worker dropped and broke it then picked it up and tossed all the parts inside and hoped no one noticed.

Exactly, the shop seller gave me the explanation was that someone sabotaged it before mailing it to me. 

8 hours ago, ValkAddict said:

^ Ouch, that's a shame @Sokeijon - hopefully you were able to return it.

Yes, managed to return it. phew....

This was the broken unit that I shared about having two legs issue and selling cheaper. But when I received it, it is more broken parts. 

Anyone got your Nora? Mine still stuck at Customs. Already 5 days and yet to release. 

However, I am happy to receive pre-owned Ivanov. 

I have phobia and been receiving broken unit last time.

Thank goodness this time is perfect one. 

5 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

Definitely agreed.  The armor parts are too oversized and cumbersome to look or function well on a toy.

I don't mind picking up a set though, just to collect the whole set, and I actually kind of enjoy putting little bits and pieces of the different armor sets together.  Those big ballistic and beam cannon attachments are kind of fun, even without the rest of the set.

Agreed with you. I enjoy too.

On 6/19/2022 at 12:48 PM, 68whiskey said:

Get the "Fix Loose Joints" by Kiki on ebay. The legit stuff works and saves your from sanding/filling joints. The mystery black bottle with no logo is a waste of money. I just recently had to use this stuff on my KO MB Gundam Wing and my MB EVA 01 

Got my Kiki today and applied on my Yamato SV-51 Nora's folded wing. The result is amazing! Thanks for recommending such a good tool.

4 hours ago, eXis10z said:

Waiting for reviews before I pull the trigger on Nora. Hope it doesn't have the ankle issues. Would prefer the black scheme of Ivanov but I don't wish to deal with the ankle issue at this point in time.

Yes, same here, really like the Ivanov version. Too bad I am late to the party. Can't get any now. Previously saw the last piece from Hobby-Genki and later was told it was a listing error. 

When I looked for SV-51 Nora yesterday and found out that Hobby Genki has the last piece of SV-51 Ivanov. So I checked out just today. Hopefully this unit has no problems such as same ankle.

This is my first time using Hobby Genki. Are they reliable?

Thanks!

10 hours ago, MacrossJunkie said:

My Nora was finally available in the PW. I am unsure what I actually paid though. HLJ's site says they charged me 315 something for the SV-51 and 66.50 for shipping. 

The emails I got say I paid ¥36,800 for the SV-51 and ¥7740 for shipping. I really hope it was actually in Yen because it's cheaper than the USD price they show.

I also just paid 36800yen for the SV-51. Bit cheaper than AmiAmi (37600yen). Such a relief to see this SV-51 is not sold out in seconds like DX Chogokin.

Anyway, I didn't preorder it.

22 hours ago, MKT said:

 

Now the VF-25 is back to my top favorite fighter valk design. This spot alternates between a rather long list every other week lol

I have not transformed it yet. Perhaps not daring to find out if the hips are loose..

LOL, I have not transform too. 

On 6/6/2022 at 10:21 AM, Sokeijon said:

Hey guys, hope you guys are doing well and staying safe. I am sorry, probably this is considered an old thread already but I wanted to buy SV-51 Ivanov use.

I can't make up mind to get Arcadia one or old Yamato. I searched over the Internet, some said the Arcadia joints are better but also at the same time I am confused as some of the collectors also mentioned that it is equal loose as Yamato.

What I found out are:

1. Arcadia has diecast parts.

2. Arcadia has better cavity to fill up gaps and holes.

3. Arcadia has no stand, stand purchase separately.

4. Yamato has gap everywhere on the fighter mode.

5. Yamato has loose joints and no diecast part.

6. Yamato has display stand included.

7. Price is cheaper on Yamato one

 

Brothers here who are having both Arcadia and Yamato, can share some lights? Especially the joints performance. And I saw a lot Acardia is having issue with the both left legs. Can anyone share the picture if it can still stand by itself without a display stand?

I actually came across a local store selling off slightly cheaper Arcadia one with both left legs issue. Is it worth to buy? If the leg issue not obvious on fighter mode, I am considering it over Yamato.

Many thanks!

Just to update I received my SV-51 but returned it. The unit is not just same ankle issue but also with broken wing and flap. Too bad, perhaps need to wait for Nora release. But I have Yamato version already. I just want an Arcadia Ivanov.