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  1. Bobby
    ^ to separate the two halves you're just gonna need a fresh x-acto blade and some patience (obviously don't forget to open the missile hatch) and just glue and clamp back together when you're done. Man, that "c" clamp's a bummer...hard to fix those tension clips. Hopefully as these age the pieces that repeatedly break will draw the attention of Xigfrid, Plastic Soldiers, Rocket Punch Garage, 3dyeti, etc. (Calling all Shapeway creators) to come to the rescue! As far as the fuselage joint break goes, mine cracked exactly like UN Spacy's but it really wasn't too bad to replace with a piece of square aluminum tubing instead of another piece of plastic. To get to it, this area came apart quite easily in a way that made sense to be able to put it easily back together. I just cut a piece of 1/8" aluminum tubing to 7/16" in length and then drilled the 2 tiny holes for the hinge-pins all using hand tools. I added 4 tiny washes as well but I don't think they were necessary. I've transformed mine numerous times without any issue and can let it dangle with confidence.
  2. Bobby
    Cool, thanks!
  3. Bobby
    So I was helping a friend's son with some panel lining tips and couldn't think of the actual term to describe the behavior of the pigment when it moves itself along the panel lines. Does anyone know the technical word to describe how the liquid pigment just moves itself up down along these tiny channels even against gravity? I'm guessing it is either some sort of liquid capillary action or surface adhesion? Just figured someone here might be in a field that deals with these kind of fluid dynamics.
  4. Bobby
    ^ very informative and appreciate the detailed write up Been using SC40 for awhile but never tried trapping it in with a bin and the use of foil...now I'm wanting to go try it!
  5. Bobby
    Wow...that came out really nice! Looks heavy too!
  6. Bobby

    Hi-Metal R

    Bobby replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Does anyone know if there are any sales reports available somewhere regarding how well the different Hi-Metal R's have sold/are selling?
  7. Bobby
    Great! If you look down the neckline while pulling/pushing them in/out you can also see the the interlocking-grey pegs (when locked helps it stand) move in/out of the way to give the red swivel channel for the neck a clear path. But +1 on the racheted joints...I coated the leg joints with future floor wax which helped some. And I agree about the sculpt being the best imo as well. The dynamic muscularity and overall robust shape really sets it apart from all other iterations. But especially the pose-ability and gimmicks like the telescoping thighs and rotating groin plates so the black lion can sit!
  8. Bobby
    ^ Me too...I'd REALLY like a UNIT 3A!!! So much Saturn nostalgia for me...
  9. Bobby
    All you gotta do is pull the upper arms out. If you expand the shoulders fully outwards...neck should go right down!
  10. Bobby
    Woah...that was a great price
  11. Bobby
    These are soooo coool...I just wish they were easier to obtain...I missed out when they did the first Garland.
  12. Bobby
    Agreed...+1 on the GoodSmile version (8"- 9" tall) vs. MegaHouse version (4"- 5" tall).
  13. Bobby
    This would be interesting...
  14. Bobby
    Used this pic taken by Projekt03 to see what the photoshop would look like... ...it would be slick
  15. Bobby
    Thanks...here's a couple more angles shots
  16. Bobby
    Agreed. When I saw this kit I thought great design and decent price but I didn't buy it for whatever reason. Sometime later I was looking on my shelf at the box art of my Arcadia VF-0D and it got my thinking about this kit again for some reason. I bought it the next time I saw it thinking of the intention of aiming for that color scheme. After swapping/adding/removing various parts, plus using some leftover Macross decals, I thought it ended up looking like a sort of prototype version of the VF-0D at a very nice size. I should try M'Kyuun's suggestion of changing out that hinge piece on the nose!
  17. Bobby
    Thanks! That is correct, McFarlane, then Bandai's Soul of Popynica PX-03 Tokyo Motorshow Limited Ed (this one had no markings), then the "e–scooter", then the other custom build from the previous page.
  18. Bobby
    To continue from an earlier post in this thread, just another fun assembly with leftover parts of an akira-ish "scooter-like" bike!
  19. Bobby
    Hey Jenius, I'm outta town but when I get back I'll email you the materials that came with my XI (periwinkle sticker sheet for screw holes and strike parts instruction insert). Nice review update!
  20. Bobby
    Strike Parts are really cool! In bike mode it makes your Garland kinda look like the GR-2 Mass Production Type Bike Mode from Part II! The shoulder armor mechanism is really slick with how it folds around in both slave and bike mode. Rocket launcher panels open up to reveal missiles and there is a foldable scope on the telescoping beam cannon. One thing I had hoped to not have to do is you have to remove the taillights to fasten the backpack weapons holster. A single complaint is the long range beam cannon is sooo flimsy it just comes apart easily but still looks cool. Strike Parts for Garland!
  21. Bobby
    Although I enjoy my Miracle Voltron a lot, one thing that bugged me was that due to their engineering you had to switch the feet in Land Team mode resulting in them being on the wrong side. It's great to see the SOC version get this and so many other things right!
  22. Bobby
    I'm gonna try out the strike parts tomorrow on the red/white version!
  23. Bobby
    Well it arrived and the pain is now less I'll leave it to the reviewers to review but one thing I'll quickly mention I'm particularly happy abut is the whole thing is finished in a very nice matte finish which may resolve some of the chipping issues the previous gloss white version had around the chest plate. In love the colors...what a cool piece!
  24. Bobby
    I know the original line art gave the foot vehicles large(r) front bumpers...but if I were to have only one critique from what's been revealed so far, and not that beggers can be choosers (and I've been begging for one of these forever) the bumpers imo really stand out and seem just a tad bit too long. It reminds me of the early Volvos when they were pioneering their crash safety rating and developing their ultra-shock-absorbing bumpers... Other than that I'm super excited and ready to pre-order!
  25. Bobby
    I got my payment notification today and... ...it hurt!
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