Grand Admiral Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I just wanted to say that I ordered some stickers from takatoys and I received them promptly. I'm in the process of cutting and placing them now. Kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I ordered a set myself a couple of days ago. Since I'm based in Mexico City they might take a while tho'. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnShockwave Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Last run of the 1/48 A/J/S set? Damn, I'd better order some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dampiel Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) Ordered two sets of YF-19 stickers on 2-1-07 got them on 2-5-07 and must say they look great.Now to wait for the "YF-19,fastpack,fold booster" set to come out. Edited February 6, 2007 by Dampiel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Arms Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Yeah I recieved my stickers on Monday. Takatoys is faster than a valkyrie. Great work BTW. Now I gotta get the Vf-0 set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Got mine too! Thanks alot. Now I just have to figure out where they all go :S Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnShockwave Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 How long does he usually take to reply to an e-mail? I went to his website and e-mailed him through the addy he gives there, but it's been two days and nothing. Just curious to know if I should be worried or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Sorry, sometimes I have to work out of town and don't have access to a computer. These are some final pictures of my YF-19 with stickers and all modifications applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 COULD U SHOW IT IN BATTROID MODE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 What did you use to do the panel lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 wow, i applied some stickers but all those red "no step" stickers really makes it stand out. i imagine you used pencil for the panel lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) Yes, I use pencil for the panel lines. It is very effective and easy to do. I forgot to recommend buying a battery operated pencil sharpener. You need a very sharp pencil to access the thin lines. Edited February 9, 2007 by takatoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 takatoys, since your the resident sticker expert i got a question for ya. i like cutting my stickers down so theres barely any border left but the problem i'm having is the lack of adhension. with so little surface space left on a small sticker like the tiny triangles right above the upper vents/intakes, how you do get them to stay on? is there some kind of trick to this outside of the obvious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
to177 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Hey Eric, Great job on detailing your 19 w/ the stickers. It looks great! Can't wait to get mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasabi-elephant Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 got my set yestersday, can't wait to apply those, yet, got to finish the GBP first. Thx, Eric, well packed & fast delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 takatoys, Ii like cutting my stickers down so theres barely any border left but the problem i'm having is the lack of adhension. with so little surface space left on a small sticker like the tiny triangles right above the upper vents/intakes, how you do get them to stay on? is there some kind of trick to this outside of the obvious? I also cut the small markings to the very edge. The stickers adhere very well. Even if I miss placing a marking right, I can stick it out and re-apply with no problem. Just make sure the toy is clean of impurities. Sometimes it has a shiny look and looks like there is some demolding agent left on the toy. Also try to place the markings with the xacto knife avoiding touching the adhesive with your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I also cut the small markings to the very edge. The stickers adhere very well. Even if I miss placing a marking right, I can stick it out and re-apply with no problem. Just make sure the toy is clean of impurities. Sometimes it has a shiny look and looks like there is some demolding agent left on the toy. Also try to place the markings with the xacto knife avoiding touching the adhesive with your fingers. haha, thats what i meant by obvious. with all that in mind, you're telling me all i can really do is hope they just stay on huh? unfortunately the yamato ones i put on a few days ago are already peeling. well not all of them, just the real little ones like the red triangles on the side of the fuselage. maybe i should opted to pick up a set of your stickers cause these yamato ones suck the sweat off a rhino nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) What do you recommend cleaning the Valk with before placing the decals? Edit: Do you include a guide for the paint can top cut out and the aileron mod with the decals? Edited February 9, 2007 by Fly4victory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 What do you recommend cleaning the Valk with before placing the decals? Edit: Do you include a guide for the paint can top cut out and the aileron mod with the decals? rubbing alcohol. i posted a template for the neck cover is in the yf-19 fix and mod thread in the other section. its the exact size it suppose to be, all you have do is print it then cut it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 I recommend isopropyl alcohol. This type of alcohol is used to clean computers, fax machines etc. Be careful coz it is very flammable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hot DAMN! Takatoys YF-19 makes mine look naked. You make a great product look 10 times better. Great work man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks. All the modification-fixes are moderate-easy to do, except the wing flaps and the shoulder gap. Apply the stickers and panel line the toy with a pencil. It will look like a beautiful model kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks Much! I have to order those decals next. My 19 is so plane without them. The full mod and decals looks too good not to do. rubbing alcohol. i posted a template for the neck cover is in the yf-19 fix and mod thread in the other section. its the exact size it suppose to be, all you have do is print it then cut it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizman Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Just got mine in today, they look nice on my 19. Great work on the stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Taka, that is one impressive 19... I can't wait to get a set of decals and detail mine out... sort of like yours, except with some paint as well (I'm very anal.) Cmon guys, some of you others have to start making them look real nice sooner or later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouchy_smurf Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 hmm pencils eh? would detailing the panel lines with one of them gundam marker pens be any better?? anyways i'm set to order a couple of the stickers too...did mine halfway with the yamato stickers and really...once you make a mistake of misplacing them there's almost no turning back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 haha, thats what i meant by obvious. with all that in mind, you're telling me all i can really do is hope they just stay on huh? unfortunately the yamato ones i put on a few days ago are already peeling. well not all of them, just the real little ones like the red triangles on the side of the fuselage. maybe i should opted to pick up a set of your stickers cause these yamato ones suck the sweat off a rhino nuts. A top coat will definetelly help to keep the decals/stickers in plce and avoid peeling. I Use Me clear (a big can) an the results are nice. The prolem with stikers is they are too thick, no matter how good they are they will always show up. They are good for toys but so-so for models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 So, you just spray the toys directly from the can? (I'm just asking because I have no modelling skills whatsoever, but I wanna learn to do basic stuff to make my toys look good and keep them that way!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 okay this is the thing, i'll be trying to detail the valk with a pencil. Now i purchased a sealer from an art shop that indicate that it stop smudging on paintings etc. Since it is going to be a pencil has anyone ever used it or heard of it. The spray is called Blair (very low odor) workable matte fixative spray for drawings stops smudging. Anyone ever tried it? Also for those that detailed their valk, did you detail it first then put the decals on? or did you put the decals first the detail it? lmk and any input would be appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnShockwave Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Anyone else notice Takatoys' site isn't working? It loads the main page but when I click to enlarge the pix I get an error. *shrugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 they havent been returning emails either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 My apologies for the site malfunction. I will redesign the site with a new look and pictures of the stickers applied with close-ups. It is time to make the site a little bit more fun to watch. And sorry for not replying emails, my internet provider was upgrading the system and now everything is running well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnShockwave Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 My apologies for the site malfunction. I will redesign the site with a new look and pictures of the stickers applied with close-ups. It is time to make the site a little bit more fun to watch. And sorry for not replying emails, my internet provider was upgrading the system and now everything is running well. No worries dude, just curious what was up. I look forward to the new site, particularly with pix of the stickers applied with close ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 My apologies for the site malfunction. I will redesign the site with a new look and pictures of the stickers applied with close-ups. It is time to make the site a little bit more fun to watch. And sorry for not replying emails, my internet provider was upgrading the system and now everything is running well. So should we re-send the emails or did you get them? I'd really like some of your stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 If you have not received an email by now, then send me your email again. I have most of the stickers available except the YF-19 sheet. I will make a second version with the Ravens emblem in case Yamato releases the VF-19X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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