wmkjr Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Love how it's close to the F-14 size too.. Quote
spanner Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) Thanks Spanner! So are you more on the blue ghost or grey ghost? Hehehe. hmmm.. I like the colors of the blue ghost but prefer the paint pattern of the grey ghost! But ultimately both are nice! Sometimes I wonder if I should've ever bought any of these but then I feel they kinda smother the look of the plane when fitted, like some super and armor parts do. Im a big fan of the clean uncluttered look. Edited January 18, 2016 by spanner76 Quote
Foblander Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Does anyone have issues with their vf-0s' forearms getting black paint smudges due to the pegs on the legs rubbing when transforming to fighter mode? The pegs are also losing their black paint. If so, is there a way to clean off the black smudges on the forearms? Quote
mechaninac Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Does anyone have issues with their vf-0s' forearms getting black paint smudges due to the pegs on the legs rubbing when transforming to fighter mode? The pegs are also losing their black paint. If so, is there a way to clean off the black smudges on the forearms? I'm sure alcohol, a mild bleach+water solution, or nail polish remover, carefully applied with a dampened -- not soaked -- cotton swab should do the trick; but test on an inconspicuous spot first to see how the paint and plastic react. Quote
anubis20 Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 I would also try lighter fluid on a cotton swab. That removed paint smudges on a VF-1S i got. Quote
Foblander Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks guys I'll try those options out Quote
chyll2 Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Just a tip on applying solvent on your toys, start with the weaker solution first, in this case, alcohol. Quote
Lolicon Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Turpenoid works really well. It won't damage plastic but will strip paint and printing really easily. I use it to remove things like those pesky 1994 BIG WEST markings. Just take care not to get any on painted surfaces you don't want to strip (better to just put some masking tape around those areas). Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) i would use tree oil called: Eucalytus Globulus Edited January 19, 2016 by davidwhangchoi Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Yeah, but if you decide on checking it atleast you know that it can be remedied by 'toothpaste'. If I have extra time tonight, I'll try to figure it out if I can push the pin back in so that it will not have any contacts again on the canopy. Or will see if I can just add Tamiya tape in it. Will post pics soon. any updates on the canopy success or failures? Edited January 19, 2016 by davidwhangchoi Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 any updates on the canopy success or failures? Sorry sir. Not yet. Been a little busy over the last weekend. Quote
Loop Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) I swear David, I think I'm allergic to Eucalytus. My wife used to bring it in the house (actual plants) and I could locate it wherever it was stored. I would get these massive headaches and overall ill feeling. Your solution though does sound like a more natural way to do the job. Edited January 20, 2016 by Loop Quote
Universe1010 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Deal alert: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-013462-D001 seems like they are getting rid of the damaged boxes one. Quote
Mr Bomber Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Deal alert: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-013462-D001 seems like they are getting rid of the damaged boxes one. whoa! thx a lot! that price makes it a no brainer! ordered one just now! Quote
Universe1010 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 whoa! thx a lot! that price makes it a no brainer! ordered one just now! np. I'd picked up one too but hesitant about what kind of condition the box was in. I emailed them but got no answer. I'll pick it up when it goes on sale doesnt seem like most retailers are sold out. Quote
wmkjr Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 whoa! thx a lot! that price makes it a no brainer! ordered one just now! Looks like you picked up the last one. Quote
Lolicon Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Here's the "damaged box" VF-0S I just received from Amiami. (Photobucket not working so have to use the MW uploader.) Quote
Universe1010 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Here's the "damaged box" VF-0S I just received from Amiami. (Photobucket not working so have to use the MW uploader.) looks pretty dented to me Quote
Lolicon Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 looks pretty dented to me LOL! For comparison, here's the "good" one I received from HLJ. To be fair, it was damaged by incompetent USPS handling, though the thinner box and minimal tetris packaging did not help. Quote
Universe1010 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 LOL! For comparison, here's the "good" one I received from HLJ. To be fair, it was damaged by incompetent USPS handling, though the thinner box and minimal tetris packaging did not help. sounds like I'd be playing russian roulette either way I go. Quote
QEssential Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Deal alert: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-013462-D001 seems like they are getting rid of the damaged boxes one. How do you know they are damaged boxes ones? Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 How do you know they are damaged boxes ones? The link now is not working anymore. But earlier when you click the lowest price, the page will refresh and it will say besides the item title "Damaged Box". Quote
Keiichi Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 The link now is not working anymore. But earlier when you click the lowest price, the page will refresh and it will say besides the item title "Damaged Box". Out of curiosity, what were the damaged box ones priced at? Quote
Universe1010 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Out of curiosity, what were the damaged box ones priced at? 28080 yen Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 I swear David, I think I'm allergic to Eucalytus. My wife used to bring it in the house (actual plants) and I could locate it wherever it was stored. I would get these massive headaches and overall ill feeling. Your solution though does sound like a more natural way to do the job. i had some for a really expensive cymbal for a drumset that was worth $500 but the seller used masking tape 10 yrs ago that was impossible to get rid od the residue without scratching the cymbal. all the drummers recommended that to remove the residue gently. but yeah it had a distinct smell Quote
liulin04 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 is it a crime to actually throw away these nice looking Arcadia boxes? Because I already threw away the VF-0A and 0S boxes since they are taking up too much space. I consolidated all of my manuals and sticker sheets into the VF-0D box. Quote
Lolicon Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 is it a crime to actually throw away these nice looking Arcadia boxes? Because I already threw away the VF-0A and 0S boxes since they are taking up too much space. I consolidated all of my manuals and sticker sheets into the VF-0D box. Only if you littered by tossing them out the window of your car. Quote
Universe1010 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 is it a crime to actually throw away these nice looking Arcadia boxes? Because I already threw away the VF-0A and 0S boxes since they are taking up too much space. I consolidated all of my manuals and sticker sheets into the VF-0D box. Nobody cares about the box anyway. The main concern was if they(amiami) sold you a broken toy. Quote
liulin04 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Good. I have never ordered from Amiami before. The prices seem to be cheaper compared to HLJ for other girly figures that my wife is interested in. In terms of shipping from HLJ though, they are marvelous. They shipped the VF-0S in a very thick box, and nothing was damaged. Not too sure about Amiami, what are some of you guys' opinions for this site? Quote
Universe1010 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Good. I have never ordered from Amiami before. The prices seem to be cheaper compared to HLJ for other girly figures that my wife is interested in. In terms of shipping from HLJ though, they are marvelous. They shipped the VF-0S in a very thick box, and nothing was damaged. Not too sure about Amiami, what are some of you guys' opinions for this site? I've ordered many times through HLJ and amiami, but it's always been new in box products in the description. According to Lolicons pictures earlier it's all just chance what condition they arrive in even with damage mentioned in the description. Personally I've never needed to return anything but I hear HLJ is good with exchanges/returns . Amiami on the other hand not some good reviews from what I've read. Edited January 21, 2016 by monishb Quote
derex3592 Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 Screw it... I'll be the guinea pig... I'm bored of just looking at this thing.. too much white. Time for panel line attempt and massive sticker trimming and application ... Let's see how this goes.. LOL. Quote
wmkjr Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 It'll be fine. I did mine in the pic with the ghost. Minus the stickers. Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 Screw it... I'll be the guinea pig... I'm bored of just looking at this thing.. too much white. Time for panel line attempt and massive sticker trimming and application ... Let's see how this goes.. LOL. Ballsy!! Look forward to the finished product!! Quote
QEssential Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 Screw it... I'll be the guinea pig... I'm bored of just looking at this thing.. too much white. Time for panel line attempt and massive sticker trimming and application ... Let's see how this goes.. LOL. Looks better already! Quote
Keiichi Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 28080 yen Thanks! I would have happily exchanged a dinged box for 3000JPY if given the chance when preordering. Quote
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