Macross73 Posted January 2, 2007 Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) i didn't realize this was happening to both the OA and the OS so count me in for 3 of each, none of my mine have broken but better to be safe than sorry edit : better make it 9 then i forgot about Shin's VF-OA Edited January 2, 2007 by Macross73 Quote
UN Spacy Posted January 2, 2007 Posted January 2, 2007 I'll take two b/c I'm guessing I'll need one for Shin's VF-0A. ARGH. Quote
myk Posted January 2, 2007 Posted January 2, 2007 Now we've sunken to a new low: buying replacement parts and planning on repairs before the toys actually arrive... Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 2, 2007 Posted January 2, 2007 Now we've sunken to a new low: buying replacement parts and planning on repairs before the toys actually arrive... I think we won't be able to swim if we remain with VF-0(s) that have broken arms. Better to swim than sink. Quote
Sumdumgai Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 I'm interested depending on the price. Good to know that nb4m has a good reputation! Quote
Hiriyu Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 I'd be down for one set. NMB4Macross (Alex) is a straight shooter all the way, for anyone that hasn't already dealt with him. Quote
EXO Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 I'm interested depending on the price. Good to know that nb4m has a good reputation! too bad he smells like baby poo! Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 too bad he smells like baby poo! Hey!!! (flings dirty diaper at EXO) Quote
KiriK Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 So i've lent my arms and VF-0A to NB4M for the project.... sigh... and i barely even knew her sitting on top of my display shelf.... she never even made it to 1 full transformation without having a limb snap off.... she was a happy bird sitting in Fighter mode and dayam it!! apparently she wanted to stay that way!! maybe i'll just get another one... but hey... how long do these types of projects take Alex??? Quote
UN Spacy Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 Thanks for providing the arms kiririth! Let's hope this isn't the case for the YF-19. Quote
eugimon Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 Thanks for providing the arms kiririth! Let's hope this isn't the case for the YF-19. oooh, don't even say that. I'm nervous enough as it is with the all the moving bits on the yf-19's arm. Quote
Magnus Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 Thanks for stepping up kir! If mine are still needed also, let me know. And it doesn't have to be said, but put me down for two sets of these things as well (and a BP-8 for the 1/48's ....just in case). Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 So i've lent my arms and VF-0A to NB4M for the project.... sigh... and i barely even knew her sitting on top of my display shelf.... she never even made it to 1 full transformation without having a limb snap off.... she was a happy bird sitting in Fighter mode and dayam it!! apparently she wanted to stay that way!! maybe i'll just get another one... but hey... how long do these types of projects take Alex??? I will take possession of the VF-0A later today. I'll keep updating this thread. FIRST UPDATE - Thanks, Bee! Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) SECOND UPDATE - I recieved the parts. Unfortunately, they're not what I was looking for. The parts are broken at the elbow and not the shoulder (see tiny debris located in the lower left-hand corner). The parts I need are broken shoulder parts. As it now turns out I will be working on the elbow as well. What I would like is, if someone who has the broken shoulder, can you please take a pic of both the inside and the outside of the shoulder and post it here? I am only looking for pics of UNREPAIRED shoulders. I am interested in the actual break. Thanks, NB4M *Thanks again, Bee (kiririth). Edited January 4, 2007 by nightmareB4macross Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 THIRD UPDATE - Well, just as I suspected, I can't use these parts. Sure I could recast these as the orginals but then, that wouldn't help us find the problem. The elbow is now repaired and is working better than ever. There was no need for any major work nor the use of "Crazy Glue" or its counterparts. The little gem used for this repair was Plastruct Plastic Weld. How I used it: 1. Studied parts prior to bonding. 2. Preassemble all the parts prior to bonding it together. In other words, "dry fitting". 3. Brushed a light coat over the affected area. 4. Immediately contact broken parts together. DO NOT TRY TO PEICE MORE THAN ONE PEICE AT A TIME! 5. Allow first contacted piece to set and dry while lightly squeezing into place. 6. Follow through with another peice just as you did in step #5. Be careful not to shift the first contacted part. 7. You might note a bit of plastic seeping from the jointed area. Lightly scape this with an exacto knife. 8. With ONE brush stroke apply a thin coat of Plastruct Plastic Weld over the jointed areas. 9. Allow ample time to dry. 10. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly over the part. This helps the parts move with ease. 11. Relocate newly repaired part to perfom its normal function. 12. Finished and Enjoy. If there is anyone out there who has parts we all need please PM me. ***These pics are for you Bee. Your (other) girl is coming home. Just don't tell Caroline. Thanks, NB4M Quote
mister_e Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Dude!! That is one huge Jack Skellington statue! Quote
EXO Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Dude!! That is one huge Jack Skellington statue! that's no statue... that's NB4M... Quote
mister_e Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) that's no statue... that's NB4M... Oh. Well then, dude, like eat a sandwich or something ya skinny freak Edited January 4, 2007 by mister_e Quote
EXO Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Oh. Well then, dude, like eat a sandwich or something ya skinny freak Well we did go to Island burgers but he just kepts repeating What's this, what's this it's very very queer! And I'm like "You're a queer... STFU and eat already!" Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Well we did go to Island burgers but he just kepts repeating What's this, what's this it's very very queer! And I'm like "You're a queer... STFU and eat already!" I may be Jack, but you'll always be my Sally, BIATCH!!! Quote
MasterOfPuppets Posted January 4, 2007 Author Posted January 4, 2007 Well if worst comes to worst you can always just do a straight recast of the original shoulder piece right? It would be better than have broken or cracked ones. Quote
KiriK Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 wow!! thanks Alex!!!! i was gonna eventually figure out how to glue the arm back together, but i was hoping you could use the arms to help out the other members here.... I hope someone else steps up who has broken shoulders to donate, although i think people are having problems with both the Elbows and the shoulders... or maybe it was just me.... anyways... thanks again mate! Quote
Magnus Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 So, are we back to square one in regards to these parts? My figure's shoulders are all glued up, so my pics probably wouldn't be very useful. Quote
Scream Man Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 (edited) i only have a crack in one shouldr, and it isnt a severe crack. and its on the 0S. Inf act its on the OS that had thepins fall out of the chest section when i first bought it. good toy really. im honestly a bit afraid to take it apart, but i could send the whole plane Alex... edit: Actually I cant. I glued mine closed as well. Sorry man. Edited January 6, 2007 by Scream Man Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 i only have a crack in one shouldr, and it isnt a severe crack. and its on the 0S. Inf act its on the OS that had thepins fall out of the chest section when i first bought it. good toy really. im honestly a bit afraid to take it apart, but i could send the whole plane Alex... edit: Actually I cant. I glued mine closed as well. Sorry man. Don't worry guys. I'm working on these. I will do my best to find a solution. Thank you all for your cooperation. I'll post something later this week. Quote
Arthurius Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 Man, Nighmare, i dont know how you gonna pull it out, but as soon as you are done, you are gonna be sooooo flooded with requests for this, i cant imagine how you can manage the amount of requests. I have NO problems yet, but will buy 1 for vf-0a, and if you make it for vf-0s, i will buy on pair of those also. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 I'm still working on it. I've been having issues with my rubber mold material. The resin is not on it's best behavior, nor is the pigment. It's too cold in my workshop even with a space heater. The molds are soft for my taste. I already have the solution. Now it's up to the weather to cut me a break. The arms will be slightly thicker, but not in areas where friction is involved. The critical areas where fissures first appeared should not be an issue. ***It appears breakage occurs due to overtightening the screw at the top of the shoulder. When the upper arm is assembled using the lower screw the part attaches fine with a bit of tension. Then, when you set the upper screw and tighten, a small rubber cap inside the upper arm is squeezed to much and the arm gives. Also there seems to be a very prominant parting line on the shoulder ball joint. By compressing the arm too much you actually bind the arm, which is fine, until you move it. For those who have not broken the upper arm on your 0(s), you can remove the upper arm and do one of three things to help prevent a break: 1. Loosen the top screw on the upper arm. 2. Clean the seam line on the ball joint. 3. Cut a thin slice of the rubber cap located inside the upper arm. Quote
do not disturb Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 well you can sign me up for a couple right shoulders NB4M. even if graham gets replacement parts for us, i'd still like to have a couple just in case. Quote
eugimon Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 NB4M, with your replacement arms, do you think we'll be able to get stiffer shoulders out of it as well? Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 NB4M, with your replacement arms, do you think we'll be able to get stiffer shoulders out of it as well? That's part of my intention. Quote
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