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  1. kyekye
    Finally got some time to re-work on parts design. Also found VF-1A Super Valkyrie in the box. Now I was able to actually measure the parts for accuracy. Now scaled up clamp parts - enough to put the magnets in. Hopefully 5 will hold it.
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    LOL! Thanks for saying. I'm working on over-sizing parts so that I can use magnets. Also I got a crazy idea, but not sure if it's gonna work. need some thinking...
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    Hi-Metal R

    kyekye replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Should have waited!! Ah well. got 1 from Amiami & CDJ. Good night guys...
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    Originally that was part of the plan. the center circle was made for either attachment part connector or possible magnet, Like I mentioned, I realized it came out smaller than I thought (although it's in correct scale)
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    1/72 would be a plastic model? Pictures would be inspiring
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    I've been using Neodynum magnets since 2008, so I know what it can hold. The claws aren't big enough for them in this scale. Maybe I can use magnets if I make oversized clamps, but again the parts material and size need to be tested multiple times. Thanks for the help. I'm using my home printer, so it's just me fiddling with different tries. Not worrying too much about the cost. Just having fun
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    Oh, These Valkyries are light, but not light enough to be held with magnet. I'm thinking about making 2 different versions now. One with correct scale + articulated (poseable) - just decoration base Another one with oversized Clamps that has attachment for the connector - something I can actually connect it and display Stay tuned now. Need some design tweaks.
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    Then it just becomes this.. Which is not bad at all, - but look at all the support it needs. Also this pic is from 2 years ago.
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    Haha Overkill? LOL Maybe. I'm still a newbie (4 month into 3D printing). You gotta try it to check the possibilities, right? In this case, I'm imitating Bandai's 'iro-pla' method. The Hanger clamp and Launcher arm parts will not work with weight if I keep the articulation as is. So either I keep some articulation and make it just decorative element on base - or kill all articulation and make parts bigger and thicker + add adaptor point for Hi-Metal connector parts. Bandai already displayed latter in prototype in last couple of toy shows. So I'll probably go with former style
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    Quick Primer spray pass and test assemble of main parts. (temporarily using TV 1J for scale reference. Movie version is in the box somewhere...)
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    Thanks for the idea. Not sure where I'm going with this yet. I made into too many parts for the first test, but that's why it's a test. Will see which parts I can merge and make stronger. This is first test print (sanded/cleaned a bit) This is how base will be assembled (with screws after painting) This is how clamp parts are assembled. This area needs some major reinforcement.
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    Thanks for the comments That was TBD after test print. As it stands now (after test print), the clamp parts are too weak to hold Valkyries (unless it's made out of diecast metal or I display in space..) So I'm thinking the Valkyrie will be placed on the base platform and have clamps hung over on top. Kinda like this baseidea2.bmp
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    Parted out for assembly after print Now has slide slots, screw holes and pin holes..etc Next step - layout parts for print and test print!
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    Started working on custom Display Base for Hi-Metal-R series. This will be 3D printed and possibly made into mold. Probably some parts are too thin to hold weight, but will see after first print test I know there is a Bandai official one displayed at one of the toy shows. I want something more detailed.
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    Hi-Metal R

    kyekye replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    got 1 from AmiAmi and 1 from CDJapan At least I can get 1 if one of them sends me cancellation email...
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    It's non-transform version and looks like it was put together in a hurry...
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    kyekye replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    Mine also finally came in today. No brown box but all sealed in mint condition. N.Y. You may rest now..
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    kyekye replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    My 31A NY shipped (created label) on 10/3 just got posted on the post system. Finally it's moving!
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    kyekye replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    See this is what I'm talking about.. I ordered on 10/7 - 1 week earlier, yet they put mine in shipping prep 2 weeks after this order. But again they shipped on the same day? Not professional at all!
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    kyekye replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    NY is just weird with this order Mine was stuck in 'shipping prep' for more than a week - until I asked them again last night. And then they replied they don't have the item yet - that's after they gave me the description of the box (info they got from shipping dept.) And I complained again and I got the shipping notice 5 minutes later. However that's tracking number only and it just means they printed the label.
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    Sounds like all Macross collectors will end up with at least one cockpit in their collection in the end
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    kyekye replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    I asked them if they got this directly from Bandai premium online and it sounds like they are avoiding direct answers. They did say no brown box. but hey, I'm just happy to get it even this late..
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    kyekye replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    As soon as I complained here, my order is being ready to ship from NY @ original price of 23,080¥ I should have complained earlier...
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    kyekye replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    I ordered mine on 10/6 - still waiting I don't know what kind of logic they are using to fullfill 31A preorders.. Maybe I should cry louder and more often
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