DYRL VF-1S Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Since I know many of us have never landed on Hobby Search before, just following up on my experience thus far. As some may recall, I received a damaged 1S. Their invoice/receipt instructs to contact them for issues such as damaged goods within 7 days of receipt. I did that the day it arrived. I still haven't heard back from them after about a week. I reached out two other times during their business hours without reply. It doesn't shock me, but left with a Valk that I can't transform and the fact that no one ever lands there anyway, I decided to go nuclear rather than continue to let this drag past 7 days. I reported to PayPal. So, either they will kindly reply now and life will be good. Or, I will be refunded completely and blacklisted from there. I'm good with either outcome since it's generally impossible to buy DX Valks from them anyway. So, sharing so you all know that this is another shop that isn't too responsive/helpful in terms of customer service (at least as it involves damaged goods in my case). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zer0S Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 34 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Since I know many of us have never landed on Hobby Search before, just following up on my experience thus far. As some may recall, I received a damaged 1S. Their invoice/receipt instructs to contact them for issues such as damaged goods within 7 days of receipt. I did that the day it arrived. I still haven't heard back from them after about a week. I reached out two other times during their business hours without reply. It doesn't shock me, but left with a Valk that I can't transform and the fact that no one ever lands there anyway, I decided to go nuclear rather than continue to let this drag past 7 days. I reported to PayPal. So, either they will kindly reply now and life will be good. Or, I will be refunded completely and blacklisted from there. I'm good with either outcome since it's generally impossible to buy DX Valks from them anyway. So, sharing so you all know that this is another shop that isn't too responsive/helpful in terms of customer service (at least as it involves damaged goods in my case). That sucks. I’m sure you’ll at least get your money and I’m sure here, someone will buy it off of you. Use the refund and funds when you sell to buy another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 39 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Since I know many of us have never landed on Hobby Search before, just following up on my experience thus far. As some may recall, I received a damaged 1S. Their invoice/receipt instructs to contact them for issues such as damaged goods within 7 days of receipt. I did that the day it arrived. I still haven't heard back from them after about a week. I reached out two other times during their business hours without reply. It doesn't shock me, but left with a Valk that I can't transform and the fact that no one ever lands there anyway, I decided to go nuclear rather than continue to let this drag past 7 days. I reported to PayPal. So, either they will kindly reply now and life will be good. Or, I will be refunded completely and blacklisted from there. I'm good with either outcome since it's generally impossible to buy DX Valks from them anyway. So, sharing so you all know that this is another shop that isn't too responsive/helpful in terms of customer service (at least as it involves damaged goods in my case). If you end up getting your $$ back and you're stuck with that one and don't want it PM me and LMK. I would have to know a little more about that crack, but I'm having a couple of customs done. If the crack can be repaired (it's getting pained anyway) I'd be happy to take it off your hands. You can add that money to your chargeback money and most likely more than cover the scalper price you will need to pay for a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, VF-Zer0S said: That sucks. I’m sure you’ll at least get your money and I’m sure here, someone will buy it off of you. Use the refund and funds when you sell to buy another Thanks! Yeah, I'll either keep it and have it stay in fighter mode, or sell it under MSRP if I receive a refund so that someone who is a modeler or with an engineering mindset can grab it and fix, etc. 2 minutes ago, sqidd said: If you end up getting your $$ back and you're stuck with that one and don't want it PM me and LMK. I would have to know a little more about that crack, but I'm having a couple of customs done. If the crack can be repaired (it's getting pained anyway) I'd be happy to take it off your hands. You can add that money to your chargeback money and most likely more than cover the scalper price you will need to pay for a replacement. And as I was posting so were you. Great minds think alike. Will do bud. Thanks. Edited December 6, 2019 by DYRL VF-1S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 #scalegoals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyboy Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lolicon said: #scalegoals Nice, now you need to need to commission human size one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zer0S Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 20 minutes ago, Lolicon said: #scalegoals The lighting makes the DX the best looking in my opinion lol. The visor really brings it to life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontus Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, Lolicon said: #scalegoals Ah, this is one of those optical illusions isn't it? It's really the same valk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 45 minutes ago, Lolicon said: #scalegoals They all look fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbitalharvest Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Lolicon said: #scalegoals beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) Neat! You may be able to pull off some cool forced perspective shots with those bad boys Edited December 6, 2019 by spacemanoeuvres wrods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Pontus said: Ah, this is one of those optical illusions isn't it? It's really the same valk. LOL you got me. Mask off the landing gear bay, then place some clear plastic wrap over the rest of the leg because of Bandai's shoddy tampo printing (which can be peeled off with masking tape), then tape over that to keep it all together. Now I can finally prime the landing gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontus Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lolicon said: LOL you got me. Mask off the landing gear bay, then place some clear plastic wrap over the rest of the leg because of Bandai's shoddy tampo printing (which can be peeled off with masking tape), then tape over that to keep it all together. Now I can finally prime the landing gear. What kind of masking tape do you use for modeling? Is it something special that seals well or will something like frog tape work? I don't exactly trust regular household masking tape or even the blue stuff. Frog tape is supposed to seal better, but again, that's for household painting. If Bandai's tampo isn't great, is there some way to seal it to make it better, like some sort of matte clear coat or something? Anything you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Pontus said: What kind of masking tape do you use for modeling? Is it something special that seals well or will something like frog tape work? I don't exactly trust regular household masking tape or even the blue stuff. Frog tape is supposed to seal better, but again, that's for household painting. If Bandai's tampo isn't great, is there some way to seal it to make it better, like some sort of matte clear coat or something? Anything you recommend? Don't use regular everyday masking tape. You should use masking tape specifically made for modeling as it will seal better and not leave residue. I use Tamiya masking tape. Any kind of clear coat over the surface will serve to protect the tampo printing, like Mr Hobby Topcoat. Be sure to mask off any surface you don't want to get that stuff on (like the canopy). I clear coated my 1J and 1A to seal in the decals and panel shading. Additional protection for the tampo was just an added benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Thanks Lolicon about the tip about the Bandai Tampo, I was just going to use the Tamiya masking tape right on it - lucky I read your post first. Have white gears makes so much of a difference! Hopefully I can get to the VF-1J & VF-1S over the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Lolicon said: #scalegoals Love that shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oshanmacross Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Was it ever confirmed if the included stands will accommodate displaying super parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Random Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 I think that the super parts come with a new fighter mode stand adapter. The battroid and gerwalk probably work as-is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oshanmacross Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Matt Random said: I think that the super parts come with a new fighter mode stand adapter. The battroid and gerwalk probably work as-is. How did i miss that, I'm such a burnout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 hour ago, oshanmacross said: How did i miss that, I'm such a burnout You may be a burnout. I'm clearly blind. I don't see a fighter stand adapter in there. Or is it called out in the text...I can't read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenbatsu Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, sqidd said: You may be a burnout. I'm clearly blind. I don't see a fighter stand adapter in there. Or is it called out in the text...I can't read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, Tenbatsu said: That adapter is HUGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Random Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Does it have an adapter for 2 modes? I was thinking the earlier convention photos only showed one. Or is it maybe unassembled to make the box thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, Matt Random said: Does it have an adapter for 2 modes? I was thinking the earlier convention photos only showed one. Or is it maybe unassembled to make the box thinner. I don't think it needs one for anything but Fighter mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardlyNever Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Matt Random said: Does it have an adapter for 2 modes? I was thinking the earlier convention photos only showed one. Or is it maybe unassembled to make the box thinner. I believe you are correct. It looks like two halves that you'll have to assemble to make a single fighter mode adapter. Hope it doesn't result in some kind of stability issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Has anyone been able to get the head lasers to sit flush on the head? This seems gappy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 It's because they're on ball joints to be able to angle every which way. I don't think they press inwards any, so you just have to pick which edge you want flush with the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) Not publicizing the KC editions. Just wanted to point out that they seem to be coming out with a version 2 of their VF-1 using the Bandai DX hips. Shoulder are also similar to DX and no longer Yamato/Arcadia type. Edited December 7, 2019 by nightmareB4macross Shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrinald Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Nevermind, moved to KC thread. My 1S head lasers are a little gappy too Edited December 7, 2019 by Corrinald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardlyNever Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Got around to transforming the 1S. Luckily, nothing fell off, or any other QC issues. But Hikaru did get jealous of Senpai's strike parts: Sorry Hikaru-chan, you'll have to wait until Christmas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 the nose in battroid still looks so long on the 1/48, the 1/60 is perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 22 hours ago, wm cheng said: Thanks Lolicon about the tip about the Bandai Tampo, I was just going to use the Tamiya masking tape right on it - lucky I read your post first. Have white gears makes so much of a difference! Hopefully I can get to the VF-1J & VF-1S over the holidays. No problem. I found that out the hard way after losing some bits of tampo printing when peeling off some masking tape. Luckily it was black so I could touch it up by hand. Still, that shouldn't be an issue at all for a toy in this price range. Show us pics of your work! 22 hours ago, Saburo said: Love that shot. Thanks Saburo! 10 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said: the nose in battroid still looks so long on the 1/48, the 1/60 is perfect Well, you know what they say about battroids with long nose cones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Lolicon said: Well, you know what they say about battroids with long nose cones. they have a big GBP crotch Edited December 7, 2019 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbitalharvest Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 9 hours ago, davidwhangchoi said: the nose in battroid still looks so long on the 1/48, the 1/60 is perfect yeah one for the other... i feel the nose cone in fighter on the 1/60 is too short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 It's really close.... I don't have a problem with either but I prefer the reduced fuselage protrusion around the neck on the DX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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