Ignacio Ocamica Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Will check my Monster later. Could it be that that plastic piece had an air bubble when casted, or developed a crack when it was assembled? I see an expansion pin, and there is also a crack where it is inserted (in one side). Edited June 28, 2021 by Ignacio Ocamica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Hopefully an isolated incident.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 You know.. zooming in on that pin makes me curious. Don't the teeth on those spring pins usually mesh? That one looks like it might have been oversprung, or twisted, and the teeth colliding meant the pin was forced to a larger diameter than intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdood Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 12 hours ago, DWN013 said: Heartbreaking. After 3 years on the display shelf, I was packing up the collection for a move. I barely laid a finger on the HWR monster's port arm and it fell right off at the elbow. Does the monster suffer from G(reen) Plastic Syndrome? Sorry to see this. That truly sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) Based on Macross lineart. Edited July 26, 2021 by sh9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podtastic Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 100 pages + nearly 2 years later and still waiting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdood Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 It's been so long, I had forgotten they teased the scout pod. sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 6 hours ago, Podtastic said: 100 pages + nearly 2 years later and still waiting... I refuse to give up hope on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 20 hours ago, Podtastic said: 100 pages + nearly 2 years later and still waiting... Any day now....surely the Great Macross knows that our fandom is the most sincerest of them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) Based on Macross lineart. Edited July 26, 2021 by sh9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkAddict Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Ouch - sorry that happened @DWN013. I don't own the Hi-Metal Monster, but it's on my "to get" list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) I had a little bit of time to work some more on the setup today. I’ll see if I can finish it tomorrow. Based on Macross lineart. Edited July 26, 2021 by sh9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Great posing and pic so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Ignacio Ocamica said: Great posing and pic so far!! Thanks @Ignacio Ocamica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDX17 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hi-Metal R, why have you forsaken us?! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 That's because where not worthy for Bandai's attention in the Macross department as they're too focused in other things under their banner @RDX17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podtastic Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 6:11 AM, borgified said: That's because where not worthy for Bandai's attention in the Macross department as they're too focused in other things under their banner @RDX17. Most of those other things arent worthy of OUR attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 This setup took some time to complete because it was like posing 14 different figures in 1 space. It’s close enough to the source material. I’ll take a final pic of it maybe tomorrow when the sun is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Nice !! Ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Bolt said: Nice !! Ya! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, sh9000 said: This setup took some time to complete because it was like posing 14 different figures in 1 space. It’s close enough to the source material. I’ll take a final pic of it maybe tomorrow when the sun is out. Nice work! Edited August 6, 2021 by jvmacross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Nice one Sh9000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) They could use a Hi-Metal R SDF-1 (TV Version)... Edited August 6, 2021 by pengbuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Thanks @jvmacross and @vlenhoff. Final version. Based on Macross lineart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 hours ago, sh9000 said: Thanks @jvmacross and @vlenhoff. Final version. Based on Macross lineart. Cool...looking forward to the DX edition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 15 hours ago, jvmacross said: Cool...looking forward to the DX edition! Thanks. That one will be crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 This just happened. When to move the arm out towards the side. First touch in that direction and it came right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Oh geez. Sorry to see that. Low grade metal R..hopefully that was just a random qc issue.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardlyNever Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 54 minutes ago, Roy Focker said: This just happened. When to move the arm out towards the side. First touch in that direction and it came right off. I believe @jenius had a very similar break on one of the early HMRs. I don't think it's very common, but unfortunately, not unheard of, and just a by-product of X% going to have a flaw in the material. You could try drilling it and pinning it, or maybe even cold weld if you don't plan on handing it much. I know this advice comes too late, but it's generally a good idea to loosen up the shoulders on the HMRs by grabbing them directly at the top of the joint and moving them around a bit first. For whatever reason, the VF-1D seemed to be made especially stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Roy Focker said: This just happened. When to move the arm out towards the side. First touch in that direction and it came right off. Any chance you could reach out to Bandai for a replacement joint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Worth a try but these weren't officially sold here, came out how many years ago and Bandai not making them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Highly doubt that you can get a replacement arm joint @Roy Focker as it was released in April 2019 (thanks to @jenius channel for the post). You can take a page from @HardlyNever and try fixing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I would try fixing it. But, it won't ever be the same.still worth a try. Or sell it to me cheap😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkAddict Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Sorry to see that happen @Roy Focker. Was it a new item or did you get it used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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