master of macross Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 some of you have never replaced the glass cockpit of VF1 V2 yamato? I would not push too hard and break something, I wanted to know if any of you l 'has never done, thank you, Aldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) I was actually wondering that myself. i kinda want the rainbow canopy on my 1D Edited April 15, 2015 by anubis20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 forgot where it was posted (way back) but it's not really possible bc the pieces that are glued together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 If you've ever built the VF-1 Kit you'll see it's pretty much a no go as the piece that locks the canopy in is secured by two pegs which are glued in. Pretty much removing that piece requires an exacto knife at min and you're not gonna get it off without some damage and maybe even slicing the pegs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master of macross Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 damn...ok tnks to all for resp...my vf1s roy weathering have canopy rainbow damaged... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 if you want to remove all the rainbow effect, just clean the underside of the canopy with cloth damped with alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 My Millia canopy is messed up, but not Max. I really like the rainbow look too - wish I could swap hers out for a less ( or no ) cracked rainbow. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master of macross Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 My Millia canopy is messed up, but not Max. I really like the rainbow look too - wish I could swap hers out for a less ( or no ) cracked rainbow. . . In fact, I also wish I could exchange the other glass with the 'rainbow intact ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 The rainbow effect looked awesome, too bad it failed . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 My Millia canopy is messed up, but not Max. I really like the rainbow look too - wish I could swap hers out for a less ( or no ) cracked rainbow. . . Same with my Milia but it's not super bad though.. my Max is fine. So it must have been a bad batch of canopies during Milia production then eh.. :/ Not going to attempt a canopy swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly!! Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 hmm... wonder if one of the modelers has a painting trick to replicate the effect? maybe an oil-based solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancalot Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 hmm... wonder if one of the modelers has a painting trick to replicate the effect? maybe an oil-based solution? there a few things you can try..... alclad2 Holomatic Spectral Chrome paint .....hasegawa clear hologram finish .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 just for sheer curiosity reasons but has anyone actually seen photos of the production line for either Yamato / Arcadia VF-1 Valkyrie!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly!! Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 there a few things you can try..... alclad2 Holomatic Spectral Chrome paint .....hasegawa clear hologram finish .... thanks lancalot! man those guys who think of the names for those sure know how to pick em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 There is a way to get the canopy out, separate de cockpit from the rest of the valk, use one of steam things (carefully) where the canopy hinge is set, this will loosen the glue a bit and use a small prying tool to very carefully pry it out slowly until it comes off. You do have to be very very careful to not break the canopy or dent the glued piece. Do not use a heat gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I might try to replace my Millia one if I had a perfect rainbow canopy as a donor . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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