Yamato 1/60 VF-11C

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Yamato VF-11C

Got this one for 250 SGD from a retailer here in Singapore.

Here's a preview of this fine Yamato toy.

This is a mid February 2010 release of a retool, repaint and reconstruct of the VF-11b.

This toy got damaged the 1st time I transformed it. I demanded for a replacement or service but I was redirected to a shop that specialized in fixing toys. My initial quote was 80 SGD for a fix. A parts replacement would cost 100+ SGD excluding shipping. I said screw that!

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Here's the damage and how I fixed it.

The Problem

Locking tab easily broke on the 1st transformation. My hunch. Because the flashing on the plastic was not trimmed properly, there was excess tension on the tab causing it to lock tighter. With the plastic being brittle, it easily broke off during release. Note that this tab is molded on the fuselage which is the most important part of the toy. To replace the part requires disassembling the main body of the figure.

The consequence of that small locking tab breaking off is a nosecone that easily bends on the slightest push.

The Fix.

I used grade A non fast drying industrial steel epoxy for the job. I initially roughen the part where I applied the epoxy. I had the epoxy shaped to resemble the broken-off tab.

After 24 hours, I trimmed excess epoxy to accurately replicate the original tab's proportions.

It locks perfectly, securing the nosecone.

The "Fix" was a success. The epoxy holds well and feels more resilient than the plastic.

I've sent these over to multiple forums, to the retailer, the referred toy fix shop and Yamato's office in Hongkong.

I have 4 Yamato 1/60 Valks. I know how to handle these toys.

I like Yamato's efforts. Hope this serves as a warning on how to handle the toy.

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[charger69]

Very nice, congrats

As a quote:

"You can fix a tab, but you can't fix ugly"

[wewe]

Thanks mate.

Hello to moderators. Please delete this thread. I've appended my stuff over the official VF-11C thread.

Thanks.

[wewe]

Thanks mate.

Hello to moderators. Please delete this thread. I've appended my stuff over the official VF-11C thread.

Thanks.

[Vi-RS]

what's the deal with Asahi beer in multiple pictures?

[wewe]

Ah the beer. It's just there as a reference of scale. It was supposed to be Budweiser (the beer referenced as a missile in DYRTL) but I forgot to buy some when I did the pictorial. I also love the beer.

I was not drunk when I broke the figure.

[Vi-RS]

Ah the beer. It's just there as a reference of scale. It was supposed to be Budweiser (the beer referenced as a missile in DYRTL) but I forgot to buy some when I did the pictorial. I also love the beer.

I was not drunk when I broke the figure.

haha.... don't drink and play toy.

I love asahi too, and I had couple of those on my way back to atlanta from changi.

[Graham]

Asahi is real beer. Bud is just yellow water.

Graham

[VF-18S Hornet]

Well at least your leg hasn't fallen off after transforming it to battroid mode, or did you get that far after your misshap.

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@VF-18S Hornet

The legs on my copy are tightly held in. I tried to yank one off just to see how it was constructed. So far the tension holding them to the pelvis joints work well on my copy.

@Graham & Vi-RS

Thanks mates.

Yup. Bud's just sweet yellow water

I guess the epoxy is holding up pretty well. I'm happy now.

I'm still in negotiation with my retailer for the acquisition of replacement parts while this vf is still in stock and circulation.

Moderators please delete this page. Moved to the official VF-11C thread.

Thanks and cheers.

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