DarrinG Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 That 1/24th Unit 2 went at a very reasonable price - $310 - IMO. Like Votoms, if it were in Japan, it would have gone for at least double. ---- For Diecast - have you tried the Bandai SPEC line? They are VERY nice . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zer0S Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 They look great but I generally only buy mechs of shows and movies I've seen. Though I've never seen dragonar the mechs do look great. Maybe in my wildest dreams arcadia would release the type Zero. Or do a small reissue if the ingrams. Well let my hunting continue for a reasonable priced yamato ingram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) Got a Unit 1 from the from guy selling that Unit 2. Had not listed it yet and I took a chance and pinged him. He lives one suburb over so I just picked it up. It had a white paint splotch on its chest near the badge and I was kind of put off by that - but when I raised the issue he GAVE me a completed command car! Nice. Think my 1/24 collecting is done. Was able to take the white paint off mostly - and I got some pics at sunrise today. Just another beautiful day in Cleveland, OH . . . A few of these pics look 'real size' - That looks like a giant Ingram leg to me . . . Got some very cool sun spot action - and this one sort of looks real to me too . . . My favorite from these. That is the ACTUAL Cleveland sky this morning, its not always snowing here . . . Edited September 17, 2014 by DarrinG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zer0S Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 You bought it lol. I was looking at it for a day and bam it was gone. Great looking pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Nope. I had Unit 2 already. When I saw the seller was from a suburb adjacent to mine I took a chance and contacted him. Asked him if he had a Unit 1 - he did and I snagged it. Picked it up locally. Whoever DID get that Unit 2 for $320 got a good deal IMO. --- Noticed above one of Unit 1's chest lights is sagging closed, must fix that . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zer0S Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Yeah they did! I'm still Looking everywhere for a unit 1 and might have to pay 500+ to get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 great pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Great camera work, especially in the first pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Packing up the Unit 1 last night it was clear the waist will need the fix. Reviewed the repair pdf - sheesh. Anyone do this fix? Can I send you mine? Need an authorized Yamato repair tech . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Couple more pics from that same morning . . . Like seeing Ohta's face in this one . . . Edited September 17, 2014 by DarrinG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Quite a price difference between US and Japan on Yamato Ingrams. New Unit 1 US - $275: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamato-Patlabor-AV-98-1st-NRFB-No-Reserve-/281422575071?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=belM4w8zoa2YD3oe0oy6fhqdWDc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc New Unit 1 Japan - $68,500 Yen: https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-b163331177 So wait to buy them on eBay . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Good news, everyone! /farnsworth Patlabor: New Files ova US-BD coming 2/17/15 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-10-22/maiden-japan-adds-patlabor-the-new-files-ova/.80214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Cool news - I think I got all the new DVDs that have come out and they're nicely done. Will pick up that one too. Here is a Yamato 1/24th Unit 1 for a fair price: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamato-1-24-Mobile-Police-PATLABOR-AV-98-1st-/281475547717?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4189400245 If you've been looking, I would grab it . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I stumbled across this while looking through Yamato's site and they apparently give you a full guide on how to fix the rather loose waist on the 1/24 Ingram in japanese , but with pictures! After observing it more it looks like the joint is really just a big ball joint.......no wonder it flops. . For those of us who's daring enough to rip apart a $250 figure you may consult this guide. (Also a little tidbit I found funny was that to tighten the joint you use a piece of the silk Yamato covers your ingram with in order to help add more friction to the joint. ). Hope this helps for anyone wanting the waist tighter. Threadomancy. OMG this surgery guide helped me fix my Mad-loose AV-98 I just got last week. It's perfect now woot woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 The Next Generation Patlabor 1/48 kit is out. Is anybody getting one? http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10282810 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 A new WAVE Helldiver is up for auction - with a buyout of only 16,000. Its not very articulated - but is an amazing high complete model. This will not make it to the end of the auction IMO - anyone who has been wanting one of these buy it out quick: https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-n143185072 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 USED 1/24th Unit 2 goes for 80,000 : https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-n145881512 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Yikes. Could Arcadia please give Patlabor some love to end this after market price madness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I remember it wasn't too long ago when you could get these for like half off retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 quick question can't remember if this was covered. The new AV-98 Ingram kit that's out based on the live action adaptation, some sites list it as a snap together, others say it's a glue together. Which is it? Depending on that I might put it in my backlog of kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zer0S Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) quick question can't remember if this was covered. The new AV-98 Ingram kit that's out based on the live action adaptation, some sites list it as a snap together, others say it's a glue together. Which is it? Depending on that I might put it in my backlog of kits. http://dalong.net/ go on Bandai-ETC towards the bottom it shows a picture of it. click on it. Its a snap together kit. Looks really nice Edited February 15, 2015 by VF-Zer0S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 well, I just bought the 1/48 Next Generation Ingram. I like the overall look a lot. If I dig it, I'll get the anime versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 My kit came in 3 days ahead of time way to go Fedex for once! I had to paint the feet so far....I didn't like the stickers I felt like they'd fail me pretty quickly so I took out my semi-gloss and going over it then I'll clean it up so it's less messy, not to hard to do. This kit will so need a wash when it's ready.....oh yes, it will reallllllyyyy need a wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 So my Labor came in from Fedex like I said over the weekend. Of course I dropped everything I was working on kit wise and began my work on the model. I did glue a couple of pieces like the rollcage on the sensor eye on the head unit, the tie-down hook on the crotch stuff like that....small flimsy pieces that popped off a lot. Added a bit of paint, silver on the pistons on the ankles and neck joint, gold on the rear ankle for insulation pipping. Painted the pilot figure which I hated....very generic looking, not so inspiring, the feet and back area were painted with a semi-gloss black cause I hated the stickers. And of course console detailing. Finishing touches was a flat black enamel wash which I think turned out well. The kit was fun, very refreshing to build after doing nothing but Gundams for so damn long. The coverings were interesting, I wasn't expecting stiff plastic bagging more like rubber molded pieces so this gave the kit a much more realistic look! I enjoyed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Nice work - looks great! Glad you enjoyed the build. This feet definitely weren't designed in the 80's . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerli Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 This guy need to get a job with a labor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqe4VO0fd54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 1/24 GRIFFON has a bidder at 50,000 - would be cool to display next to the Yamatos! https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-u76787585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Up for AUCTION - a REAL Command Car! https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-r127472543 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) I'm surprised no one's posted this. And here's a little music flashback. Edited June 19, 2015 by areaseven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I'm surprised no one's posted this. always fun to see these come to life, just a damn shame none of the webseries or movie ever got subtitled by anyone or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Been lurking around this thread, i really hope arcadia decides to reissue the patlabor 1/24 again been wanting to buy another one since my alphonse neck piston broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Okay! So I finally got to cave in and I bought my first MG version Ingram unit 1. I've done just a few things to the build so far like assembled the right arm and painted the Noa figurine. I really want to amp this sucker up some more and wanted to ask if there were any after market accessories similar to the patlamp you can really only find on the Unit 2 editions. For me it just wouldn't feel right without adding the kind of a gimmick to this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Okay! So I finally got to cave in and I bought my first MG version Ingram unit 1. I've done just a few things to the build so far like assembled the right arm and painted the Noa figurine. I really want to amp this sucker up some more and wanted to ask if there were any after market accessories similar to the patlamp you can really only find on the Unit 2 editions. For me it just wouldn't feel right without adding the kind of a gimmick to this model. AFAIK, the patlamp parts were the only add-ons released for the MG Ingram kits. A while back I wanted to search for super detailed 1/6 scale revolvers and shotguns that could replace the weapons found in the kits, but I never got around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 AFAIK, the patlamp parts were the only add-ons released for the MG Ingram kits. A while back I wanted to search for super detailed 1/6 scale revolvers and shotguns that could replace the weapons found in the kits, but I never got around to it. I've seen like the LED set sold separately after researching but they're long gone and out of production. Just curious if a 3rd party group replicated them or if there was a tutorial out there on how to make your own. But alas it looks like it's a lost cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 This might have been posted already - but check out this Hellhound diorama. Loves the dusty, swirl marks! Genius . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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