::NXS:: Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 OK. I have some attachments that came with the VF-0 to a display stand I cannot find anywhere. I've seen so far the Macross ones that look like the ARMD cranes that show up in Do You Remember Love?, the Flexidisplay ones (unavailable right now..... from LAFT) and the one that comes with the SV-51. What's my best option? I know the Flexys are nice, but dunno if they are gonna show up again. Then the question about the attachments. Do they work with the Yamato stands? I guess the Bandai Action base is too small/weak to hold a heavily armed VF-0A Angel right? If anybody can point me in the right direction, it will be very appreciated. Banzai! Quote
Priss! Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 OK. I have some attachments that came with the VF-0 to a display stand I cannot find anywhere. I've seen so far the Macross ones that look like the ARMD cranes that show up in Do You Remember Love?, the Flexidisplay ones (unavailable right now..... from LAFT) and the one that comes with the SV-51. What's my best option? I know the Flexys are nice, but dunno if they are gonna show up again. Then the question about the attachments. Do they work with the Yamato stands? I guess the Bandai Action base is too small/weak to hold a heavily armed VF-0A Angel right? If anybody can point me in the right direction, it will be very appreciated. Banzai! HERE IT IS Quote
::NXS:: Posted July 28, 2008 Author Posted July 28, 2008 So any pics of how does it look with a VF0 on top? Thanks! Quote
Wicked Ace Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 So any pics of how does it look with a VF0 on top? Thanks! This pic should be helpful. Quote
::NXS:: Posted July 29, 2008 Author Posted July 29, 2008 This pic should be helpful. O well. There was a time, when I felt really happy with my grey panel lines in my VF-0. And then you show up with this! Man, awesome!!!!! Wanna see more pics. This raises another question of mine. What are your thought on repainting Yamatos or any transforming toy in general? Like i felt temped myself several times, just don't have the time to do it. I guess my two worries are the paint scratching and getting to a point where you can't dissasemble/reassemble something because the way it's put toghether at the factory. I know these are almost naive things to ask, but I'm sure you know better. Anyways, any thoughts are always welcome. And Jenius, thanks for the pic+review, very helpful. So you run that website? HAHA, I have read through it many times, let me tell you you're doing a good job! I found the stand at Amazon, so I will most likely get it tonite or tomorrow. Again guys, thanks a lot. Quote
::NXS:: Posted July 30, 2008 Author Posted July 30, 2008 Head's up guys, the Flexi Displays are back, with upgrades, according to the Lost&Found Toys website. They're up now for preorder. Quote
logos Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) Head's up guys, the Flexi Displays are back, with upgrades, according to the Lost&Found Toys website. They're up now for preorder. Already put my preorder in for a set of the 2.5, 4 & 6. Doesn't ship until October 31st through. Oh and awesome paint job by the way. Please post more pics. Edited July 30, 2008 by logos Quote
pochimus prime Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 has anyone tried using the gundam stands? they seem like good, cheap alternatives I know they'll work well in fighter mode, but I don't know if they'll hold up valks in battroid. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I dunno if there is a way to make them bigger, but they a short arse stands, not worth it. Quote
pochimus prime Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I dunno if there is a way to make them bigger, but they a short arse stands, not worth it. I guessed as much I was looking for a cheaper alternative to the Flexidisplay (as the S&H to my country effectively doubles the price ) that I can buy locally. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) We are talking about the action bases aren't we? http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN950659 I have two of these, they are great for 1/144. Edited July 31, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
pochimus prime Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 We are talking about the action bases aren't we? http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN950659 I have two of these, they are great for 1/144. Yup, that's the one I was thinking of buying these for the 1/60s, but I don't think they'd be able to hold up the valks in battroid mode Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) Yup, that's the one I was thinking of buying these for the 1/60s, but I don't think they'd be able to hold up the valks in battroid mode Not the matter of holding the weight, just that they are a whopping 15 cms too short. Edited July 31, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
pochimus prime Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Not the matter of holding the weight, just that they are a whopping 15 cms too short. Oh hehe so not a viable alternative in any way then Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) Could hold fighter mode alright! But you'd be better off buying flexi stands or using the clear/non clear stands yamato is using now (packaged with 21 and 51.) But these are good - just expensive, - http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00033 and they are canon to the movie. I hear flexi stands are going to be produced soon again with updates. Get Flexi's if i were you. Edited July 31, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
QuinJester Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 There are two kinds of action bases, the one posted there and another which is larger and designed for larger 1/100 kits. Those will easily support a Valk's weight AND can extend their support arm to about a foot in length. http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN948216 Seeing that flexidisplays are up for order, I may have to get myself a couple of those, too, though. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 hah! thanks for that, so action base 1, good. action base 2, don't bother. Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 This pic should be helpful. limit break mode VF-0?!? awsome... Quote
pochimus prime Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 There are two kinds of action bases, the one posted there and another which is larger and designed for larger 1/100 kits. Those will easily support a Valk's weight AND can extend their support arm to about a foot in length. http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN948216 Seeing that flexidisplays are up for order, I may have to get myself a couple of those, too, though. Cool! I'll check this out this weekend the 6" Flexidisplay is said to be out on October, so these Action Base 1's will do while I wait Quote
QuinJester Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Yeah, I picked up a white Action Base 1 that was on sale at BBTS a while back; it's currently holding up my YF-19 quite sturdily. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) limit break mode VF-0?!? awsome... lol, no that would be free fall to thy doom mode. (no thrusters/engines) Edited August 1, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
::NXS:: Posted August 2, 2008 Author Posted August 2, 2008 Yeah, I picked up a white Action Base 1 that was on sale at BBTS a while back; it's currently holding up my YF-19 quite sturdily. Could you post a pic or two showing us that? I'm very excited about this, the Action Bases are readily available and are dirty cheap! Quote
m0n5t3r Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Cool! I'll check this out this weekend the 6" Flexidisplay is said to be out on October, so these Action Base 1's will do while I wait can you give an update on how the actionbase1 works out w/ the v2 1/60, and where and how much? thanks, man. Quote
QuinJester Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Could you post a pic or two showing us that? I'm very excited about this, the Action Bases are readily available and are dirty cheap! Sure thing. Quick and dirty photos incoming. No Gerwalk pics, since I didn't feel like permanently modifying either the holders or the base to join with each other (and the flippy floppy gerwalk chest doesn't leave me with many options of places to stick the stand). All photos are with the stock action base connectors. Because I stuck the base practically to the top of the battroid mode, it hangs a little low, but again if one was willing to do either some cutting or glueing and use the proper YF-19 stand attachments, you could attach it higher. Still. As you can see, no problems or worries with weight or anything, and the action bases are a lot less intrusive than the massive Yamato launch stands or YF-21/SV-51 stands. Quote
Wicked Ace Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) O well. There was a time, when I felt really happy with my grey panel lines in my VF-0. And then you show up with this! Man, awesome!!!!! Wanna see more pics. This raises another question of mine. What are your thought on repainting Yamatos or any transforming toy in general? Like i felt temped myself several times, just don't have the time to do it. I guess my two worries are the paint scratching and getting to a point where you can't dissasemble/reassemble something because the way it's put toghether at the factory. I know these are almost naive things to ask, but I'm sure you know better. Anyways, any thoughts are always welcome. And Jenius, thanks for the pic+review, very helpful. So you run that website? HAHA, I have read through it many times, let me tell you you're doing a good job! I found the stand at Amazon, so I will most likely get it tonite or tomorrow. Again guys, thanks a lot. Above all else, time is what you need. There are several progress pictures of members' projects, and they can give you tips to avoid paint scraping and assembly/disassembly. There's a thread I started in the Building/Customizing Macross Models & Toys forum that has some build-ups. Hey! What are you working on? Edited August 2, 2008 by Wicked Ace Quote
pochimus prime Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Sure thing. Quick and dirty photos incoming. No Gerwalk pics, since I didn't feel like permanently modifying either the holders or the base to join with each other (and the flippy floppy gerwalk chest doesn't leave me with many options of places to stick the stand). All photos are with the stock action base connectors. Because I stuck the base practically to the top of the battroid mode, it hangs a little low, but again if one was willing to do either some cutting or glueing and use the proper YF-19 stand attachments, you could attach it higher. Still. As you can see, no problems or worries with weight or anything, and the action bases are a lot less intrusive than the massive Yamato launch stands or YF-21/SV-51 stands. Wow! it does look great! Thanks Quin I went to a local hobby shop yesterday but they ran out of the clear version I'll definitely pick this up and use the savings for other yamato valks Quote
renkenjutsu Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 (edited) Any pics on how you attach it in the fighter mode? I'm particularly interested in that since I have no idea how to attach my VF-0 on my action base ;_; (had to give the base to my Wing Gundam ver Ka. Oh well) Edited August 3, 2008 by renkenjutsu Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 (edited) the action base type 1 stand looks great! So do the poses. I'll have to get myself atleast one type 1. Edited August 3, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
m0n5t3r Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 (edited) Sure thing. Quick and dirty photos incoming. No Gerwalk pics, since I didn't feel like permanently modifying either the holders or the base to join with each other (and the flippy floppy gerwalk chest doesn't leave me with many options of places to stick the stand). All photos are with the stock action base connectors. Because I stuck the base practically to the top of the battroid mode, it hangs a little low, but again if one was willing to do either some cutting or glueing and use the proper YF-19 stand attachments, you could attach it higher. Still. As you can see, no problems or worries with weight or anything, and the action bases are a lot less intrusive than the massive Yamato launch stands or YF-21/SV-51 stands. thanks for the pics! good thing i saw this... was gonna pre-order a ton of flexidisplay stands through a friend in the states when i realized it would cost the same as a nice glass display cab... good thing i saw these pics first... but i'm still buying a few flexidisplays... Edited August 3, 2008 by m0n5t3r Quote
::NXS:: Posted August 3, 2008 Author Posted August 3, 2008 Sure thing. Quick and dirty photos incoming. No Gerwalk pics, since I didn't feel like permanently modifying either the holders or the base to join with each other (and the flippy floppy gerwalk chest doesn't leave me with many options of places to stick the stand). All photos are with the stock action base connectors. Because I stuck the base practically to the top of the battroid mode, it hangs a little low, but again if one was willing to do either some cutting or glueing and use the proper YF-19 stand attachments, you could attach it higher. Still. As you can see, no problems or worries with weight or anything, and the action bases are a lot less intrusive than the massive Yamato launch stands or YF-21/SV-51 stands. Very nice! Already ordered one. For 10 bucks on amazon, you cant go wrong.... if it doesn't hold the Zero ok, then I'll mod it accordingly... Quote
::NXS:: Posted August 3, 2008 Author Posted August 3, 2008 Above all else, time is what you need. There are several progress pictures of members' projects, and they can give you tips to avoid paint scraping and assembly/disassembly. There's a thread I started in the Building/Customizing Macross Models & Toys forum that has some build-ups. Hey! What are you working on? Thanks for the words Wicked, and that thread you have there looks a lot of fun! I still want to see more pics of your model. Man, it looks like a lot of people is getting lazy posting their amazing stuff on the custom section of the website. Like I've seen many cool stuff in the forums, all the way from WIPs to finish, but they never show up in the main site!!! I don't get it.... Quote
Wicked Ace Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the words Wicked, and that thread you have there looks a lot of fun! I still want to see more pics of your model. Man, it looks like a lot of people is getting lazy posting their amazing stuff on the custom section of the website. Like I've seen many cool stuff in the forums, all the way from WIPs to finish, but they never show up in the main site!!! I don't get it.... My VF-0S is not in the Customs section, but it does have its own thread in the this forum. Edited August 3, 2008 by Wicked Ace Quote
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