VE-1

[cru721]

My nose landing gear on my 1/55 VE-1 no longer latches closed. I have bought some spare parts Valks but have no idea how to repair it. I have taken the spare parts valks apart and think I have an ok idea of how to do it. But before I pull apart my expensive VE-1 I was hoping that some Macross world members might have some pointers that they could give me.

Thank You!

Edited July 19, 2008 by cru721

[PetarB]

Might have better luck posting in the toys section.

[nightmareB4macross]

My nose landing gear on my 1/55 VE-1 no longer latches closed. I have bought some spare parts Valks but have no idea how to repair it. I have taken the spare parts valks apart and think I have an ok idea of how to do it. But before I pull apart my expensive VE-1 I was hoping that some Macross world members might have some pointers that they could give me.

Thank You!

How about pics?

The problem could stem from two things:

1. Weak screw tension.

2. Nub on the black lock is worn or warped.

[Totoro242]

Or...

3. The wedge that holds the landing gear in place, so it can swivel, is broken. This is the worst case scenario. This will require an all new top nose piece. I had this happen on a VF1S I bought.

Edited July 21, 2008 by Totoro242

[cru721]

How about pics?

The problem could stem from two things:

1. Weak screw tension.

2. Nub on the black lock is worn or warped.

1. So I would just tighten the screw in the nose landing gear?

2. Change the black lock?

[nightmareB4macross]

1. So I would just tighten the screw in the nose landing gear?

2. Change the black lock?

Post some pics, this would definitely help.

Get a picture of the landing gear bay interior.