Black Valkyrie Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 I'm planning to get another one VF-1 1/60, there for which one doesn't have shoulder issues. Quote
Valk-1S Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Going to try one more time and seems like this is the only option in order to try to get a response. Would like to get an update on the replacement shoulders as I have been waiting since March 2010 last year for the second batch of off white shoulders to be sent out. Been trying to contact Graham but no success including emails to his Paypal account. Always been told soon for over the last year. It's not that I am not appreciative of Graham for getting the parts as he's doing it for the members and not himself, but I do have a limit of waiting considering I sent funds in March last year. Anyway nothing much lost but had enough and if I don't hear anything soon will just give up and look for other avenues to obtain it. Quote
atreyu2112 Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 I tried PM to Graham and never heard back. Hope I'm not out of luck. I need both shoulders for the TV VF-1J Hikaru Quote
Magnus Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 Hah. Here I was, just having gotten my first 1/60 VF-1J last night, coming to MW to post about how awesome it is, when I run across this thread and nearly have a fit. I'm having flashbacks to when I purchased my old VF-11B, 1/48 VF-1S and 1/60 VF-0A so, so many years ago. Nice to know that Yamato is consistent in its terrible quality control. Quote
VFTF1 Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 VT-1 has both shoulders with cracked panels like everyone elses. Real bummer. Used super glue to hopefully secure them. I have transformed it a few times and it seems "fine" - but it's certainly not as it should be. I guess I'm just so used to Yamato QC issues, that even with the cracks, so long as it doesn't explode into a million pieces, I consider the toy "fine" Pete Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) For me, the saving grace with the VT-1 is that I don't see any reason to transform it past half gerwalk. But yeah, that one seemed to get a bad batch of shoulders all around. Actually, I'm not sure that one ever made it through more than one production run. I got mine shortly after it came out, but it was already discounted, similar to the VE-1. While I love those designs, and know a lot of people here do too, I get the impression they never sold very well compared with the more iconic VF-1s. Edited June 9, 2011 by Chronocidal Quote
Magnus Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) So i've identified that I do indeed have one of the VF-1J's that can explode. The canopy is rainbow coloured as well. I don't really know what to do at this point. Should I just box it up and get rid of it as fast as possible, or are replacement parts available via Macrossworld? I'm guessing that there aren't any? Damn, I hate the feeling of having pissed away $100+ dollars -edit- aaaaand the shoulder joints are starting to crack. nuts Edited June 10, 2011 by Magnus Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Which one has the less or no should issues ? Quote
m0n5t3r Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Which one has the less or no should issues ? which VF-1J? the one with the grey-lined visor. any v.2 VF-1?... every release after the VF-1D except for the VT-1 and the VF-1J w/ armor parts that doesn't have the grey visor. Quote
IHATEYOU Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 any v.2 VF-1?... every release after the VF-1D except for the VT-1 and the VF-1J w/ armor parts that doesn't have the grey visor. Actually the first release (Dec. 2009) of the VF-1J with armor parts was old stock with a new head with the gray visor. So the visor color isn't a good indicator of a safe release or not. I'm not at all sure how one tells the difference between the Dec. 2009 and the May 2010 safe release. Quote
m0n5t3r Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Actually the first release (Dec. 2009) of the VF-1J with armor parts was old stock with a new head with the gray visor. So the visor color isn't a good indicator of a safe release or not. I'm not at all sure how one tells the difference between the Dec. 2009 and the May 2010 safe release. forgot about that... the May 2010 safe release should be the one with clear canopy and new crotch then. Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 which VF-1J? the one with the grey-lined visor. any v.2 VF-1?... every release after the VF-1D except for the VT-1 and the VF-1J w/ armor parts that doesn't have the grey visor. Yes any VF-1 V2, what about the 1A, 1J CF ? Quote
Graham Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 I think I may have to send the remaining shoulders to someone else to distribute. Work and personal life had been crazy busy the last year. Anybody want to take on the responsibility, let me know. Graham, currently on vacation in Corfu. Quote
Valk-1S Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 I think I may have to send the remaining shoulders to someone else to distribute. Work and personal life had been crazy busy the last year. Anybody want to take on the responsibility, let me know. Graham, currently on vacation in Corfu. I do not mind doing it but Australia shipping to the rest of the world is not as cheap as other countries due to the rates charged here and the current Australian Dollar being strong. Will cost approximately A$3.25 to send to the US from here ($1 for padded bag and $2.25 for postage before Paypal fees). Someone in HK or US (most people getting replacement would be there) would be the best person. However, if you can't find someone, I am more than happy to do it. Quote
Sebastian Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 I guess the best will be a US based member to distribute the spare parts... Guys I know this maybe wont help anyone but I fixed my VF 1S shoulder using some spare wrist watch hands I had. This things are easy to buy on eBay for custom works... Diameter of the center hole was almost exactly for the metal Rod,so I drilled a hole where the plastic broke and inserted the watch hand all the way in. I used 3 minute watch hands. Then added some glue, then a little epoxy and now the shoulder works and even looks great. I know it sounds difficult but it only took like 20 mints to get the job done. Quote
Sandman Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 I may be willing to do this as long as the costs of shipping don't become prohibitive. I live in Canada, I'll have to check with the postage rates and get back to you. Quote
EXO Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Guess I'll do US if no one else will. Like Valk-1S said. price of postage and envelopes. These things don't come in boxes right? you just mailed them in the envelopes? I'll put a piece of cardboard around them for extra protection if I do it. I got my replacements a long time ago, don't need any for myself. If you have a list the guys on this thread that are willing to can be divided into regions for cheaper shipping. Quote
boyarque Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 I guess the best will be a US based member to distribute the spare parts... Guys I know this maybe wont help anyone but I fixed my VF 1S shoulder using some spare wrist watch hands I had. This things are easy to buy on eBay for custom works... Diameter of the center hole was almost exactly for the metal Rod,so I drilled a hole where the plastic broke and inserted the watch hand all the way in. I used 3 minute watch hands. Then added some glue, then a little epoxy and now the shoulder works and even looks great. I know it sounds difficult but it only took like 20 mints to get the job done. Hi there...could you take some pics of the said repairs? Would like to try it. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 I believe Graham literally has 3 big ziplock bags full of shoulders. 1 of DYRL grey-white, 1 of TV pure white, and 1 of CF tan. They're just placed into envelopes and mailed. Quote
boyarque Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 I believe Graham literally has 3 big ziplock bags full of shoulders. 1 of DYRL grey-white, 1 of TV pure white, and 1 of CF tan. They're just placed into envelopes and mailed. Is anybody handling Asia or Southeast Asia region? I could volunteer but I doubt the members here trust me yet... Quote
Sebastian Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Here some pics of my "Fixed shoulder". I now it is very far form perfect but it works fine. I used some wrist watch hands like the one in the picture, drilled a hole in the plastic (where it broke) and inserted the hands all the way in. this gives a lot of strength to the whole piece. I used 3 hands. Then some glue and epoxy and it is done. In fact if I sand a little and paint the repaired area it will be ver hard to notice. But I am too lazy. Maybe I will do it later. Quote
sndwv Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Personally wouldn't mind paying higher shipping costs if some one would be willing to ship from the US to the Netherlands. Quote
boyarque Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks Sebastian, that's a good improvisation! Quote
Mechamaniac Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 I think I may have to send the remaining shoulders to someone else to distribute. Work and personal life had been crazy busy the last year. Anybody want to take on the responsibility, let me know. Graham, currently on vacation in Corfu. I think I can take care of it. Drop me a line and we can work out the details. Quote
Old Man Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) You're the man, Mechamaniac! Edited July 19, 2011 by Old Man Quote
EXO Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 Is anybody handling Asia or Southeast Asia region? I could volunteer but I doubt the members here trust me yet... I've had good dealings with you. Quote
WRCfan Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Hi guys, just got myself a Yamato Macross VF-1S 1/48 scale off a web store. I was reading this thread and saw many broken shoulders are in 1/60 scale. Does the 1/48 have this problem too since they do look alike at the joints. Thks alot. Quote
EXO Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 no, but you do have to be careful of the backpack hinge. Make sure you secure it with the tab at the top and don't force it up in battroid mode. Quote
WRCfan Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 no, but you do have to be careful of the backpack hinge. Make sure you secure it with the tab at the top and don't force it up in battroid mode. Thks for the tip. Great forum with lots of info. Can't wait for the figure to be in. Quote
Jasonc Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Since Exo is a moderator, I think that'd be just fine. I believe he's also kinda close to a large group of the active board people here also, so shipping to a large group will be inexpensive. Quote
EXO Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I rather mechamaniac does it... Gots lots of stuff going on plus MM is also a mod. Quote
boyarque Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 If everybody agrees that we separate the shoulder replacement distribution according to region, then I volunteer for Southeast Asia or any nearby areas. Quote
Sebastian Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Guys Now I am living in Chile. If you need me to ship in south America I will be glad to do it. Chilean post is quite reliable. Quote
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