BANDAI DX YF-19!!

[HardlyNever]

24 minutes ago, Pontus said:

It says about 100yen.  Isn't that only about $1USD?

It looks like that is in Chinese Yuan, not Japanese Yen.  Taobao is a predominately Chinese website (sort of like ebay).  Caveat emptor, as always.

[rdrunner]

1 hour ago, HardlyNever said:

It looks like that is in Chinese Yuan, not Japanese Yen.  Taobao is a predominately Chinese website (sort of like ebay).  Caveat emptor, as always.

Yup. It’s in Chinese Yuan. 

[F360]

3 hours ago, rdrunner said:

Thanks Xigfrid!

The price of the replacement antenna at $17 USD seems a bit steep to me though, especially when we have to pay for overseas shipping as well.

maybe it's for a set of 10?

[rdrunner]

1 hour ago, F360 said:

maybe it's for a set of 10?

It says 犄角 單价 which means single unit price for the horn is CNY 118, but I’m curious to find out. I’ll send them a message to ask maybe. 

The set of 10 is for the missile connectors and the price is 99 CNY for a set of ten. 

Edited May 22, 2019 by rdrunner

[Xigfrid]

 Yes, as stated these antennas are not mine. These look like recasted one with a water decal to copy exactly the original one. I think the price is great regarding the quality (at least what we see). However if this antenna is not good, you can still grab one of my 3D printed ones

 

[onnasake]

Anyone making replacements for the part I broke??

 

Likely not...I'm probably the only one that broke it...

 

 

Gee thanks for flipping my image for no reason, imgur.

[Jaustin89]

11 hours ago, onnasake said:

Anyone making replacements for the part I broke??

 

Likely not...I'm probably the only one that broke it...

 

 

Gee thanks for flipping my image for no reason, imgur.

I'm starting to work on models for the YF-19 missile pylons and some expanded options for mounting (Three reaction miisles per hardpoint anyone?) now but I threw that bracket in my bag of parts to model. Not my top priority but I'll see what I can do.

[onnasake]

9 hours ago, Jaustin89 said:

I'm starting to work on models for the YF-19 missile pylons and some expanded options for mounting (Three reaction miisles per hardpoint anyone?) now but I threw that bracket in my bag of parts to model. Not my top priority but I'll see what I can do.

You sir, just became my best friend.

[Jaustin89]

Not perfect but it should be close enough to work (The geometry of the support struts is a bit off, they have a rounder cross section rather than the elongated diamond of the stock part. Should just be a visual difference) and there are some supports I had to add that will have to be removed.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/V73KC7VQR/dx-chogokin-yf-19-fold-booster-cradle-replacement

Shapeways is saying there's a thin wall but from what I'm seeing it's just an error in their automatic analysis and shouldn't effect print ability. If you run into any issues with it let me know and I'll see if I can fix it.

 

I'll put the pylons and adapters up after I order some test prints to ensure they work.

[Bolt]

Nice one

[onnasake]

9 hours ago, Jaustin89 said:

Not perfect but it should be close enough to work (The geometry of the support struts is a bit off, they have a rounder cross section rather than the elongated diamond of the stock part. Should just be a visual difference) and there are some supports I had to add that will have to be removed.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/V73KC7VQR/dx-chogokin-yf-19-fold-booster-cradle-replacement

Shapeways is saying there's a thin wall but from what I'm seeing it's just an error in their automatic analysis and shouldn't effect print ability. If you run into any issues with it let me know and I'll see if I can fix it.

 

I'll put the pylons and adapters up after I order some test prints to ensure they work.

wait.....did you just whip that up just for me, just now???

 

This is my first shapeway order....very very reasonable price!   Until I got to the shipping to Japan....$29.99!!  Ouch!!

Totally worth it though....I can't wait for my fold booster to finally be fixed and be able to connect properly.

 

Mr. Austin.....THANK YOU!!

Edited May 25, 2019 by onnasake

[Sildani]

May I respectfully ask for a copy of the brackets the VF-31 Super Parts use to put the reaction missiles over the armor plates?

Thanks to Jenius for the pic!

[Jaustin89]

5 hours ago, Sildani said:

May I respectfully ask for a copy of the brackets the VF-31 Super Parts use to put the reaction missiles over the armor plates?

Thanks to Jenius for the pic!

Unfortunately I'm pretty limited on when I can work on models for personal stuff; that adapter would be pretty simple to model but I don't know when I'll have the opportunity to do it. I'll add it to my list though.

[onnasake]

Thanks to jaustin89 I have my replacement part already!   Unbelievable!   (Although, after paying $30 for shipping getting it in about a week does feel kind of right.)

The piece seems to fit just fine.  My only gripe is that it's clearly the wrong color, something most of you could probably fix in 20 seconds, but I've never been able to paint anything without making a horrible mess.  Wouldn't know what color to go with either....just a military green like they used on jeeps?

 

Anyway, regardless of the color, I'm just thrilled to have this thing intact again.  Thanks jaustin!!

 

[gerwookie]

What are the chances of an opened damaged packaging mandarake order having the broken antenna issue?

[Sanity is Optional]

1 hour ago, gerwookie said:

What are the chances of an opened damaged packaging mandarake order having the broken antenna issue?

Slightly higher when it gets to you than when it left their store?

You can ask them to check, but when they ship it to you it might happen regardless.

[David Hingtgen]

7 hours ago, onnasake said:

The piece seems to fit just fine.  My only gripe is that it's clearly the wrong color, something most of you could probably fix in 20 seconds, but I've never been able to paint anything without making a horrible mess.  Wouldn't know what color to go with either....just a military green like they used on jeeps?

Compared to the Yamato version, the Bandai fold booster is a much more vivid green---I'd look at "general/gaming/railroad" colors, not military/camo colors.  

[wmkjr]

1 hour ago, gerwookie said:

What are the chances of an opened damaged packaging mandarake order having the broken antenna issue?

If you get one and find that it's broken, get the taobao ones from the last page.

[gerwookie]

 

1 hour ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Slightly higher when it gets to you than when it left their store?

You can ask them to check, but when they ship it to you it might happen regardless.

I...don’t know how I missed that haha

[Jaustin89]

2 hours ago, gerwookie said:

What are the chances of an opened damaged packaging mandarake order having the broken antenna issue?

Based on the 2 I just got; roughly 50%.

8 hours ago, onnasake said:

Thanks to jaustin89 I have my replacement part already!   Unbelievable!   (Although, after paying $30 for shipping getting it in about a week does feel kind of right.)

The piece seems to fit just fine.  My only gripe is that it's clearly the wrong color, something most of you could probably fix in 20 seconds, but I've never been able to paint anything without making a horrible mess.  Wouldn't know what color to go with either....just a military green like they used on jeeps?

 

Anyway, regardless of the color, I'm just thrilled to have this thing intact again.  Thanks jaustin!!

Glad the design worked; sorry about the color though. Unfotunately Shapeways only offers a single shade of green plastic; I can give you the file if you want to try finding somewhere closer to you that can get the right color.

 

As for the adapters I got them pretty close for a first try; I need to rework the hardpoint attachment the opening for the pylon attachments, and the missile spacing on the 3X AMRAAM mount but the concept clearly works.

[gerwookie]

My only frame of reference is my HMR VF-1D, but what’s the percentage of things being display piece to a whooshable “toy”. I mean, I like to think I’m gentle but I do like to fiddle and transform every now and then. Isn’t that the value, that it’s 3-in-1? For those who “play” (when no one’s looking) or transform often, is the quality there? Obviously joints get loose but I’d like to hear some anecdotal data on how it’s in general holding up from gentle but regular “handling”. 

[Bolt]

2 hours ago, gerwookie said:

My only frame of reference is my HMR VF-1D, but what’s the percentage of things being display piece to a whooshable “toy”. 

By  “things” you are still talking Bandai DX YF-19? 

I only have the Bandai DX VF-19 Advanced , as reference. But I imagine it’s on par with the Bandai YF-19 in many ways..

I’m sure they have their differences, but..!  Makes a GREAT display piece and swooshes very well. Very playable and holds up great after /during multiple translations.

[VF-Zer0S]

Dumb question, do the missiles work with the 1/48 VF-1?

[Chronocidal]

I don't actually know, but I do remember someone saying they're actually a different size/shape, and might damage the VF-1 hardpoints, so I wouldn't recommend trying it.

[VF-Zer0S]

3 minutes ago, Chronocidal said:

I don't actually know, but I do remember someone saying they're actually a different size/shape, and might damage the VF-1 hardpoints, so I wouldn't recommend trying it.

Thanks for the fast response! Such a same too. If only someone could 3D print a tiny connection point between the two

[Sanity is Optional]

They're pretty close, I managed to fit my VF-171 giant reaction missiles on my 1/48 DX. They got knocked off easily though.

[gerwookie]

16 hours ago, Bolt said:

By  “things” you are still talking Bandai DX YF-19? 

I only have the Bandai DX VF-19 Advanced , as reference. But I imagine it’s on par with the Bandai YF-19 in many ways..

I’m sure they have their differences, but..!  Makes a GREAT display piece and swooshes very well. Very playable and holds up great after /during multiple translations.

Ah yeah I meant this being my first DX but that I like the playability of the HMR and hope a $250-300 toy can still be a “toy” in every sense of that word. Thanks for your input. I like displaying but I fiddle enough to emphasize the “playing” in disPLAYING haha.

[Sanity is Optional]

If you want a playable one, Id suggest the 1/48 DX VF-1, it’s the most sturdy, easily transformed, and easiest to pose of any of my Macross figures.

The YF-19 has a more complicated transformation.

Edited June 2, 2019 by Sanity is Optional

[gerwookie]

I thought so too judging from videos and such. I am working on acquiring one   Although everyone’s hands are bigger than mine so hard to tell until I handle it in person. If anyone has a pic of the YF-19 or VF-1j next to some MG 1/100 gunpla kits I could picture it better.

[dragonstar1982]

42 minutes ago, gerwookie said:

I thought so too judging from videos and such. I am working on acquiring one   Although everyone’s hands are bigger than mine so hard to tell until I handle it in person. If anyone has a pic of the YF-19 or VF-1j next to some MG 1/100 gunpla kits I could picture it better.

I can send some pics after work tonight for you.

[dragonstar1982]

2 hours ago, dragonstar1982 said:

I can send some pics after work tonight for you.

Here you go. Mg jegan, hg jegan and ver ZZ with 19, 1j and -25

[mickyg]

On 6/2/2019 at 12:49 PM, Chronocidal said:

I don't actually know, but I do remember someone saying they're actually a different size/shape, and might damage the VF-1 hardpoints, so I wouldn't recommend trying it.

That may have been me.  Here's a better illustration of why that would be the case:

The quickly drawn shapes, along with red circled areas around where the damage/deformation would likely happen:

VF-1 Pylon face-on:

A side, section type view:

 

And the pylon shape for the YF-19/VF-19/VF-31 (and probably the SV-262 as well):

 

Because of the angle of that round surface's edges, it deforms very easily when you push the pylons against it to fit/remove it.  There are slight "nubs" on the posts of the pylon that are responsible for this.  It definitely works, you just have to be really careful with the amount of pressure you apply when inserting or removing them.

I'd love to see a close-up of the new VF-1 specific missile parts for comparison.  My guess is that they put the main connection focus on the middle post, instead of the side ones for the existing DX mounts.  On these existing ones, the attaching mechanism seems to be more about the outer posts.

[gerwookie]

On 6/2/2019 at 9:04 PM, dragonstar1982 said:

I can send some pics after work tonight for you.

Thank you. Looks like they fit well! Excited.

[onnasake]

I can't paint worth a crap, but I brushed on a layer of Tamiya acrylic X-5 green onto the shapeways piece.

It's definitely not a match but it's much better than the bright green, no?  And definitely better to have a slightly off color piece that functions than a broken piece that doesn't work at all.

[Lolicon]

15 minutes ago, onnasake said:

I can't paint worth a crap, but I brushed on a layer of Tamiya acrylic X-5 green onto the shapeways piece.

It's definitely not a match but it's much better than the bright green, no?  And definitely better to have a slightly off color piece that functions than a broken piece that doesn't work at all.

How did you attach the display stand to the side of your shelf so securely?