ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 (edited) Just a small incision in the back of poor Hikky's neck, and yay he can turn right to see Hayao getting some nasty advice from Millia about losing weight and vice versa! The slight incision was done so i can turn the head fully left and right but also not making it too loose or 'floppy'. No glue was needed. Whats everyone think? Makes a difference to the normal straight ahead scenario doesn't it? Yes this is the 1st edition VF-1S Hik, so the harder plastic versions might be more of a pain. What i want to do in the future is modify another 1/48 pilot so that he can stand upright and pose it next to the parked valk. Yamato take note, this business cutting off the feet on pilot figures is not on!! Pilots need to be perfectly crafted for mine. Edited April 14, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 RuskiiVFaussie Great mod to the pilot. Did you use an exacto knife with a thin narrow pointed blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfunk Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 that looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 (edited) RuskiiVFaussie Great mod to the pilot. Did you use an exacto knife with a thin narrow pointed blade? Yes, you got it! It's just got to be mega sharp that's all. Be careful not to go too deep, just enough on the rubber pilots, so you can feel about and make it so you can turn the head right or left without making it too weak and eventually breaking off. To be honest i figured i had to cut it clean off and use a mini 'pin' or a slight dab of glue. Arrghh i can't remember if i incised in the front of his neck too!!! >_< sorry! I should do it when i'm sober right guys. Yeah i think you may need to incise at the front but just try to go from the back and feel it out ok. I'll take some more pics when the other half has woken up. Thanks for the comments! Edited April 15, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 It looks nice... but I would worry about it eventually stressing and coming off... I woulda just cut it off and used a pin anyways... bu neat that you managed a simple solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 (edited) Yeah well i took some pics and i'll load it up later. As i said of course it would be better to cut it clean off and use a pin, but i was lucky it worked fine first time. When i do 'relieve' the head of it's position it goes straight back into foward position. You do need to 'pressure' the head onto the shoulder pads and slightly turn it so it stays in place, but hey works for me. By the way i also stuck a little glue onto the 'arms' so he's not doing a thunderbird impersonation trying to control the valk. Hands are closer, looking like they are touching the controls. Looks much nicer. Anyone else tried that? ... wait for my pics and i'll show yas. Edited April 15, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 (edited) Yes, Sober is better. Had an exacto knife find its way into my knee. It was an interesting sensation and really got my attention. Talk about a buzz-kill. I should do it when i'm sober right guys. Edited April 15, 2007 by Fly4victory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Looks great! It's the details that make the difference! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Yes, Sober is better. Had an exacto knife find its way into my knee. It was an interesting sensation and really got my attention. Talk about a buzz-kill. Lol that's nasty. Well i guess i get these little sparks of ideas and then i try the mods but i forget to record the events don't i! lol Looks great! It's the details that make the difference! - MT Ain't that the truth mate. Cheers MT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 neat! if your head ever does fall off, insert a metal pin connecting the head and torso, its works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yes, Sober is better. Had an exacto knife find its way into my knee. It was an interesting sensation and really got my attention. Talk about a buzz-kill. Did that about 17 years ago still have the scar to prove it, went in to the hilt of the handle. Bled like a mother. too. Didnt hurt much until I pulled it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) There we go guys. Notice the left hand on the throttle and the right is lower for the control. Don't mind the horrible stickers that peeled a tad, this is my first Valk, and they are still holding strong lol, only had to replace a couple of stickers to have it completed with decals. Bloody Yamato stickers! Edited April 17, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 The mod can be done on the hard plastic pilots too, but you basically have to slice the head off and do the metal pin trick. Here's mine... [attachmentid=42017] And don't bother modding the pilot to stand up, get one of the Seika pilot sharpeners and remove it from the base. It's exactly 1/48 scale. [attachmentid=42018] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Pretty Cool Mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) Pretty Cool Mod NICE! Very cool Mechamaniac. >> found the link for the sharpeners here. << but.. Since 2003??? Fat chance of getting them now lol. Anyone have any that they'd recast and happilly sell to me??? I'm sure everyone will like a standing VF-1 pilot to display next to the valks. Edited April 17, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) And don't bother modding the pilot to stand up, get one of the Seika pilot sharpeners and remove it from the base. It's exactly 1/48 scale. Only if they are over 6' tall... See this thread on the old forums: http://www.macrossworld.com/cgi-bin/mwfarc...360;hl=knight26 Edited April 17, 2007 by Knight26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 They look ok, but i'd rather go without the extra detail rather than shaving butts and lopping off feet for mine... I think i will still try and mod the standard 1/48 pilot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 [attachmentid=42018] Who made the 1/6 scale figures in you picture. The Misa looks like the Ari one but Im not sure about the others. Also the sharpners are appearing on eBay at the mo but are a bit pricey for the full set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Who made the 1/6 scale figures in you picture. The Misa looks like the Ari one but Im not sure about the others. Also the sharpners are appearing on eBay at the mo but are a bit pricey for the full set. Those aren't 1/6, the Misa and Minmay in the front are CM's figs on custom stands I made. The Minmay in the back is a 1/6 scale that you can get on TMP Anime's site. Somebody recast the standing pilot figs, I can't remember who. I'll see if I can find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Who made the 1/6 scale figures in you picture. The Misa looks like the Ari one but Im not sure about the others. Also the sharpners are appearing on eBay at the mo but are a bit pricey for the full set. The taller Minmay is a TMPanime exclusive. The other two are CM'S I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Those aren't 1/6, the Misa and Minmay in the front are CM's figs on custom stands I made. The Minmay in the back is a 1/6 scale that you can get on TMP Anime's site. Somebody recast the standing pilot figs, I can't remember who. I'll see if I can find out. Cool, i'd buy a couple of pilots if they were recasted. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks. Now I look at them less tired than yesterday I can see that nice stands by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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