DuffCon Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Are you talking about the old leg dismember transformation vf-1's? I think I have one here somewhere... I am confident I could make an adapter for them. I am working on making a gallery with a "buy this stuff" type setup. Not as easy as it should be with the cart I am using. Correct, the parts former 1/60, in my case the super ostrich Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 Ok, yes. I found my v1 VF-1a. Wow. I forgot about these. Kinda floppy, uh? Are the shoulders unobstructed on the ostrich? I am thinking I can clip around them and make a loop around the gunpod. Quote
ZDZIYO Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 I might miss something. Am I supposed to plug the 1/48 adaptor into the 1/60 YA standing adaptor? Or is there a 1/48 standing adaptor? Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Am I supposed to plug the 1/48 adaptor into the 1/60 YA standing adaptor? Yes. My valk specific adapters emulate the same connection as the yamarcadia's. That way, you can use them with yamarcadia stands or with the banking/standing yamarcadia adapters I offer. Correct, the parts former 1/60, in my case the super ostrich Gonna print a test now. Not refined yet, but this should eventually work. Yamato v1 VF-1 Adapter Edited January 20, 2015 by ChaoticYeti Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) This takes care of v1 Yamato VF-1 fighter mode. If you want to place an order for some stands, DuffCon, I will throw a set of these v1 adapters in the order for free. You can let me know if they work on your valks. If not, I can iterate until they do. And here it is cleaned up: Edited January 20, 2015 by ChaoticYeti Quote
DuffCon Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Holy rapid prototyping! That's just crazy! Whats the quick parts list for a 3 Yamato fighter configuration? Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) 1x YetiStand 2x Dual Arms 3x YA Banking adapters It may be useful to get an xl arm or two as well. PM me what you want the end result to be, and I can walk you through some options. And if it hasn't been made clear yet, part of what I am offering is this scenario right here. I want to make YetiStand as compatible as possible with your stuff, and I will work with you to do so. Edited January 20, 2015 by ChaoticYeti Quote
Sildani Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Yetistand... it grabs your toy and doesn't let go! Quote
derex3592 Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 You know what....I actually like that Ver 1 adapter WAY BETTER than the Ver 2. Here's why..the Ver 2 blocks the freakin gun barrels from being seen!!! That ver 1 is way cooler! #redesign???? Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 You know what....I actually like that Ver 1 adapter WAY BETTER than the Ver 2. Here's why..the Ver 2 blocks the freakin gun barrels from being seen!!! That ver 1 is way cooler! #redesign???? You would like a replacement for the v2 VF-1 fighter mode stand adapter that came with the yamarcadia's based on this v1 adapter I made? Quote
Froy Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 This takes care of v1 Yamato VF-1 fighter mode. If you want to place an order for some stands, DuffCon, I will throw a set of these v1 adapters in the order for free. You can let me know if they work on your valks. If not, I can iterate until they do. And here it is cleaned up: Could something like this be done for the V.2? Current yamato/arcadia stand adapter covers the gun pod muzzle. Also for super variants it is very far away from the gravity center making them a bit unstable. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Probably. I'll try and get that done later today. Edit: Just took a quick look at my Arcadia VF-1s. It doesn't look like there is enough room around the shoulders for this style of adapter. I'll take a closer look tonight. On a side note, the v2's are so much better than the v1's. It has been awhile since I had the v1 out, and seeing them side by side is illuminating. Edited January 20, 2015 by ChaoticYeti Quote
Saburo Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Could something like this be done for the V.2? Current yamato/arcadia stand adapter covers the gun pod muzzle. Also for super variants it is very far away from the gravity center making them a bit unstable. Yes this. Quote
wmkjr Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Muwahaha! Peeled off the covers and looks cleaner on a single base: Same parts list as the zero quad with the inclusion of the following: 2x standard arm 1 more bolt from hardware store extra rubber washers Edited January 21, 2015 by wmkjr Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) In before "Does it fit in a detlof?"Awesome.Wow! I haven't checked your album in awhile. lots of great pics! Edited January 21, 2015 by ChaoticYeti Quote
wmkjr Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Thank you! Having your stands helps a lot! Don't got detolfs over here but I got an extra room with an empty bed, which is where those valks are right now. Display cases are hard to find here and hella expensive! Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 Thank you! Having your stands helps a lot! Don't got detolfs over here but I got an extra room with an empty bed, which is where those valks are right now. Display cases are hard to find here and hella expensive! I am just noticing people ask about detlof fitment on the more elaborate configurations. 5 on a stand is NOT going to fit . Quote
wmkjr Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Haha! It think I can squeeze in 4 VF-1 fighters in a shelf. I see Old Man's 3 valk set up and it looks like there is room for another one if you angle the valks to a corner and stack tight. The one above measure 26"W x 17"H x 30"D. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 A little looser than I would like, but it works. I will revise and update. I'd like to get it to where the gunpod sticks out some more, as well. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) And here it is revised and cleaned up: Edited January 21, 2015 by ChaoticYeti Quote
Saburo Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Looks good Yeti, I wonder if the adapter will work with VF-1S with Super/Strike parts. Quote
wmkjr Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I am just noticing people ask about detlof fitment on the more elaborate configurations. 5 on a stand is NOT going to fit . Just experimenting. Barely works, but too busy for my taste. 15"Wx 13"Hx 13.5"D area in pics with some tweaking. Edited January 21, 2015 by wmkjr Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 Looks good Yeti, I wonder if the adapter will work with VF-1S with Super/Strike parts. Do you want to send me a set? Hahaha! Just experimenting. Barely works, but too busy for my taste. 15"Wx 13"Hx 13.5"D area in pics with some tweaking. Cool, but like you say there is a lot going on. Quote
Saburo Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Do you want to send me a set? Hahaha! Hehe... there could be a chance I loan you a set. Could you post close up pictures of the VF-1 v2 adapter, with the valk not on the stand? I'll try and visual estimate. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 It would probably make more sense to just send you some. Quote
Saburo Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 It would probably make more sense to just send you some. Here are some camera phone pics. Quote
spanner Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Muwahaha! Peeled off the covers and looks cleaner on a single base: Same parts list as the zero quad with the inclusion of the following: 2x standard arm 1 more bolt from hardware store extra rubber washers 5x Skulls!! Looks wicked! Would that be MWF member 'Scream Man' former VF-11C Skull repaint? Quote
Saburo Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Muwahaha! Peeled off the covers and looks cleaner on a single base: Same parts list as the zero quad with the inclusion of the following: 2x standard arm 1 more bolt from hardware store extra rubber washers I missed your post wmkjr... wow Quote
wmkjr Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 5x Skulls!! Looks wicked! Would that be MWF member 'Scream Man' former VF-11C Skull repaint? Yes, it is. Wish I got the VF-19P too. @Saburo- Thanks. Can't wait to see a revised Alto series. Quote
charger69 Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Here are some camera phone pics. Dude! It's cockblocking!! Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Here are some camera phone pics. I wish arcadia would re-release these already... Looks like I'm gonna have to borrow or buy a set somehow. That is definitely not ideal, and the adapter I just made wouldn't work. Edit: Sitting down at my workstation again. I might be able to eyeball some revisions to make it work. I will update when I have something. Edited January 21, 2015 by ChaoticYeti Quote
The Old Man Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Haha! It think I can squeeze in 4 VF-1 fighters in a shelf. I see Old Man's 3 valk set up and it looks like there is room for another one if you angle the valks to a corner and stack tight. The one above measure 26"W x 17"H x 30"D. I'm going to have try this once I've acquired some more YetiBits. Will hold off for now as I'm interested to see how this revised VF-1/Super adapter works out. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 I had some time before lunch. This is printing right now. Should be done when I get back. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I have had someone ask a question about designing something unrelated to this adapter, but I will use it as an example. They wanted to know if I could just have all of the adapters connect to a faceted peg for extra degrees of freedom. I voiced my concerns about doing so, and was going to give some examples as to why. I figured I would just post it here in a broader sense. I like talking about this stuff, so just take it as a little insight into what goes into these. My 3d printer is FDM. This means it prints one 2 dimensional slice of a 3d object, and than moves up slightly to print the next layer. You have probably noticed the striations of each layer if you have held one of my 3d printed adapters in your hand, or seen them in pictures. This layering is something that you have to take into consideration when printing with FDM. Details that follow each layer in length are much stronger than small areas that layer on top of themselves. Here are three examples of print orientation on this adapter I am currently working on. This orientation has several issues. It will require a lot of support material to be printed in order to allow the amount over overhang (printing over an area without material deposited beneath it on the previous layer), and this support material is waste that is discarded after the print and can be difficult to remove if not thought out before hand. It will also be prone to break as the layers run in line with thin walls, and areas that need to be strong. The tab on the bottom that goes into the stand adapter has a high potential to break, as does the gunpod cage and 'teeth' at the top. This orientation also has issues. It will require a lot of support material. Although the gunpod cage portion will be strong length-wise since it is a large area aligned with the layers, the ends of the longer runs near the adapter tab will be prone to breaking. You will also notice that small peg on top that connects to the valk hip bolt hole on the 1/60 v2 vf-1's. That peg is mirrored on both sides. This means that for the entire print, the only piece that is actually supported by the print bed is the peg on the opposite side. This can cause issues with the part not staying put for the duration of the print. You will also notice that the peg is a small detail and looking at the orientation of the layers you can tell that the peg may be prone to breaking off. For something so short, this may be unlikely, but if this was made longer there would be an increased chance of breakage. This is the orientation that works best for this item. The areas that need to be strong and durable work with the layers, and there is minimal need for support material compared to the other orientations. I hope this helps anyone understand this process a little bit better. There are constraints, but I can usually design my way around them. Edited January 21, 2015 by ChaoticYeti Quote
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