Xigfrid Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Hi there, This is the topic for my GoPro compatible stand available to print on Shapeways here: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/xigfrid3dshop?section=GoPro+and+Macross+stands&s=0 Why the GoPro, would you ask ? The idea behind this stand is to use all the accessories available for the GoPro camera. Because the GoPro is so popular that all the stand accessories are cheap and widely available on Ebay, Amazon. All we need was the adapter to our toys. I made 2 for Bandai's and 2 for Yamato's / Arcadia's. Each adapter has a specific rotation axis, so that you can tilt or swivel your toy. Don't forget that the GoPro stands also feature different angle and rotation options! If you don't have a stand base, grab the one I made. The GoPro cameras can be attached to almost anything, just browse the internet to convince yourself! In case of you want a small and pretty standard feet for your stand, you can grab one of the ones I made. Here is an example: I ordered from Shapeways: 1) stand base (Axis B) 2) adapter for Bandai (Axis B) 3) adapter for Yamato (Axis B) from Amazon: 4) a set of GoPro thumbscrew Later from Amazon 5) a set of extension arm for GoPro (http://www.amazon.com/Goliton%C2%AE-degree-rotary-extension-camera/dp/B00H7QM5LC/ref=sr_1_33?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418949255&sr=1-33&keywords=gopro+extension+arm) Bandai Yamato Almost anything is possible now! After some experiments, it turns out it can be used as the first known Yamato/Arcadia/Bandai Macross wall mount! And now with a GorillaPod: Edited September 26, 2017 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 That base looks rickety, is it stable? Cool idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 The VF-1 are very stable on the small base. The YF-30 is something much less stable, mostly because the weight is not well distributed on the plane length. I later will try the 25s with its armor parts and 25F with tornados, but not much faith on that last one. 3D printing a larger base would cost much more than a GoPro compatible one on Amazon or EBay I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 (edited) tests on VF-25s with its armor parts and it is pretty stable once you got the center of gravity I am waiting for more options and posability upon receiving this accessory: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IS3N6ES Edited December 26, 2014 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 that's quite impressive that it can hold up a 25 with armor parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 that's quite impressive that it can hold up a 25 with armor parts! I also came to an alternate way to solve all the stability issues without the need to 3D print very large socle / bases (which can be very expensive): you can simply drill the base and screw it to a larger plate made of wood or plaxiglass. You can also buy one of those cheap GoPro base, but I don't like their esthetics... In fact I haven't found one I like yet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 This is a great idea!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Doing some house work today, I wanted to experiment the stability of the stand when being screwed... As a wall mount! I got to say I love it ! Unfortunately my wife didn't agree that our baby need a flying Ozma in his room Just for the sake of gravity tests: Edited January 11, 2015 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uio77 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Hey Guys: I just got an VF-0A figure but I don'y know witch gopro adapter should I pick. The stand coming with the figure have an hexagon shape at the bottom,. What adapter is the right one for me?? Edited January 20, 2016 by uio77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Hey Guys: I just got an VF-0A figure but I don'y know witch gopro adapter should I pick. The stand coming with the figure have an hexagon shape at the bottom,. What adapter is the right one for me?? The attachment on the 0A is the same as the VF-0D, so you need this one: http://www.shapeways.com/product/C53U29SK7/yamato-sv51-and-arcadia-vf-0d-attach Note that this adapter comes in WSF plastic and the hexagon faces need to be slightly pinched with a pair of pliers in order to fit tightly into the hexagon that comes with your 0A. Edited January 20, 2016 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uio77 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The attachment on the 0A is the same as the VF-0D, so you need this one: http://www.shapeways.com/product/C53U29SK7/yamato-sv51-and-arcadia-vf-0d-attach Note that this adapter comes in WSF plastic and the hexagon faces need to be slightly pinched with a pair of pliers in order to fit tightly into the hexagon that comes with your 0A. thanks for the fast answer. All the go pro stands that I found have a two legs fitment, but this adapter has one leg only. Do you thing it'll fit and secure without any problem?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Use flat washers to fill the gap, then tighten the gopro bolt and it shouldn't move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uio77 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Use flat washers to fill the gap, then tighten the gopro bolt and it shouldn't move. Good Idea.. I am buying right now. I will report and post pictures when done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 I just tested a new all black GorillaPod, my copy was 5.00 USD and I equipped it with a standard GoPro adapter at 1.00 USD The tripod was rated at 1.2Kg, and in hand it feels more solid than that, all my figures were feeling safe once mounted. The really great thing about this display stand, is that most of its surface is velvet black, so it is ideal for a black back photo shoot. The pod comes with a 360° ball joint that can be tightened tight and can hold easily your Bandai/Arcadia valks. I am pretty happy with these results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Driver Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Really interesting alternative for a display stand. Here's a possible idea though, maybe you could do something like what ChaoticYeti did, and make an adapter so we can use the GoPro arms on a Bandai DX base? Maybe you already thought about that but just figured I'd bring it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks for the idea, but I thought that the GoPro adapters would be enough as the GoPro accessories have already plenty of stand bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Driver Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Xigfrid said: Thanks for the idea, but I thought that the GoPro adapters would be enough as the GoPro accessories have already plenty of stand bases. That's reasonable, though I was just thinking about alternatives, considering that some of those bases might not be large enough given the balance issues that some toys can have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 In fact, there is this accessory that can turn the Arcadia transparent display stand compatible for Bandai valks. Which is better than using the black Bandai display stand, I think. The only downside is that I think Arcadia's stand is also discontinued now ... Anyway if you find an acrylic display stand, cheaper than ChaoticYeti, that you want to adapt for your Arcadias/Bandais valk, let me know so I can try yo adapt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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