Arcadia 1/60 VF-0S & VF-0A

[seti88]

quick question.

I know shin's 0A didn't actually have any tail markings in the ova, but I'm trying to decide what would look better; the skull marking (since he was Roy's wingman in the end) or the bunny head?

I would go with the bunny head.

Or even better, maybe this

Got it off MW fb postings a while back...

granted its more noseart-ish rather than tail but hey it might work...

Edited March 18, 2016 by seti88

[no3Ljm]

Very cool. What stand are you using?

That's a Flightpose display stand.

For me anyway, i like the beefed up valk look with the ghost set. More sharp edges and that big thruster at the back, makes the valk look like its built for speed.

The design blends in well for me, and adds a modern tech feel to otherwise seems to be (well not exactly just) another aircraft.

The gray ghost with the 0A colors.. ...sublime...my preference even over an 0S with ghost...

Amen to that, sir!

[koonfasa]

Oh wow, i want those ghosts and additional accessories now! What's the best way?

Edited March 19, 2016 by koonfasa

[Kanedas Bike]

0S back in stock and still on sale at HLJ - Low Stock so go go go

-b.

*I should get a discount from them for all of these free plugs

[Guest davidwhangchoi]

vf-0s is back up (low stock) go get it!!!

http://www.hlj.com/product/ACA82121/Sci

0S back in stock and still on sale at HLJ - Low Stock so go go go

-b.

*I should get a discount from them for all of these free plugs

damn beat me

Edited March 19, 2016 by davidwhangchoi

[Kanedas Bike]

vf-0s is back up (low stock) go get it!!!

http://www.hlj.com/product/ACA82121/Sci

damn beat me

Quick on the draw. /

-b.

[subie81]

Got 'em! You won't escape me this time Skull Leader!!!!

[koonfasa]

lol, they took it off sale. Our spending habits must generate lots of fantastic stats for these stores. Bet they don't know how to use them properly though.

[subie81]

lol, they took it off sale. Our spending habits must generate lots of fantastic stats for these stores. Bet they don't know how to use them properly though.

Wow! I just noticed that! When I placed my order, it was listed at 24,360 yen. When I refreshed the page it was listed at 34,800 yen! Glad I placed my order before it happend! Funny thing is, it's still listed in the sale section! lol!

[anime52k8]

hmm... I think I'm going to need to come up with a more effective solution to the hip joint problem on this thing.

[F360]

Wow! I just noticed that! When I placed my order, it was listed at 24,360 yen. When I refreshed the page it was listed at 34,800 yen! Glad I placed my order before it happend! Funny thing is, it's still listed in the sale section! lol!,

Yeah it's still on the list, but it no longer have the red [onsale] sign on top of the [add to cart] button, so it more likely they set a certain amount for the sale instead of their whole inventory. either way it did last a very long time.

[Firefox]

A bargain for VF-0A:http://www.hlj.com/product/ACA82120/Sci

[Loop]

hmm... I think I'm going to need to come up with a more effective solution to the hip joint problem on this thing.

What happened to it? Did it not hold?

[sh9000]

Get a refund and buy a brand new and unused VF-0A.

[anime52k8]

What happened to it? Did it not hold?

Glue failed, legs stay attached but hips are now very loose. I'm thinking I need a stronger/less brittle adhesive. I'm gonna try again with a two part epoxy instead of superglue. worst case scenario is I get a ghost booster for this one and leave it in fighter mode.

The 0S remains the best, most playable version.

:edit:

I've also bee thinking about a plan C/"desperation move; do not try this at home kids" that involves drilling a small whole through the plastic nub into the metal stem, tapping the whole thing, joining the two parts with a small screw than grinding down the screw head so that everything fits properly.

Edited March 19, 2016 by anime52k8

[jenius]

Or... you can throw that piece of sh** toy in the trash and call it a day. My 0A is probably fighter mode forever now... it's not even worth the aggravation to try to do more with it than that.

[subie81]

Question for you Jenius, how's your 0s holding up? Any problems with it so far? Have you had any problems with the hips or legs popping off? The reason I ask is because i recently purchased the 0s.

Edited March 19, 2016 by subie81

[anime52k8]

I REFUSE TO LOOSE THIS PATIENT! Frankly, even with a leg that falls off, it's still more fun as a toy than several other valks I own.

*cough*VF-27*cough*frakkthatmess*cough*

sorry, I should really get that cough looked at.

Edited March 19, 2016 by anime52k8

[Guest davidwhangchoi]

I REFUSE TO LOOSE THIS PATIENT! Frankly, even with a leg that falls off, it's still more fun as a toy than several other valks I own.

*cough*VF-27*cough*frakkthatmess*cough*

sorry, I should really get that cough looked at.

you want mine? jk!!!

Edited March 19, 2016 by davidwhangchoi

[anime52k8]

you want mine? jk!!!

maybe I also want a VF-0D; got one?

Can Arcadia just reissue the OD already, or put the CF-0A up for sale?

*me right now, wanting more VF-0's*

[jenius]

Question for you Jenius, how's your 0s holding up? Any problems with it so far? Have you had any problems with the hips or legs popping off? The reason I ask is because i recently purchased the 0s.

Well it's off to storage now so not much more experience with it after the review. That said, I thoroughly tested those legs when I had it out and I am convinced that Arcadia fixed the problem. I'd be scared of 0D and 0A toys but I think the 0S is safe.

[anime52k8]

Well it's off to storage now so not much more experience with it after the review. That said, I thoroughly tested those legs when I had it out and I am convinced that Arcadia fixed the problem. I'd be scared of 0D and 0A toys but I think the 0S is safe.

so you're saying I shouldn't buy the $400 VF-0D that's on eBay right now?

[subie81]

Well it's off to storage now so not much more experience with it after the review. That said, I thoroughly tested those legs when I had it out and I am convinced that Arcadia fixed the problem. I'd be scared of 0D and 0A toys but I think the 0S is safe.

Awesome! Thanks for your input Jenius! I can't wait for my 0s!

[Guest davidwhangchoi]

so you're saying I shouldn't buy the $400 VF-0D that's on eBay right now?

maybe I also want a VF-0D; got one?

Can Arcadia just reissue the OD already, or put the CF-0A up for sale?

*me right now, wanting more VF-0's*

wait what happened to the vf-0D you found, or at least i thought you got one.... i have 2x 0D's never even taken out of the carton but only for a few secs to look through the widow. if i decide to sell one, i'll pm you first.

[505thAirborne]

so you're saying I shouldn't buy the $400 VF-0D that's on eBay right now?

While I love my VF-0D, I don't love it at $400.00

Arcadia is bound to do a reissue or someone here on MW will post one for a good price.

[anime52k8]

wait what happened to the vf-0D you found, or at least i thought you got one.... i have 2x 0D's never even taken out of the carton but only for a few secs to look through the widow. if i decide to sell one, i'll pm you first.

I was gonna buy the 30,000 yen one on Mandarake but got cart jacked.

[Guest davidwhangchoi]

I was gonna buy the 30,000 yen one on Mandarake but got cart jacked.

oh

[anime52k8]

While I love my VF-0D, I don't love it at $400.00

Arcadia is bound to do a reissue or someone here on MW will post one for a good price.

Using the YF-19 as a benchmark, I figure the VF-0D will get a reissue in march of 2017. That's a long time to wait though and while I'm hoping that a reissue will have all the fixes and improvements that the VF-0S has, there's no way to be certain.

[SuperHobo]

Using the YF-19 as a benchmark, I figure the VF-0D will get a reissue in march of 2017. That's a long time to wait though and while I'm hoping that a reissue will have all the fixes and improvements that the VF-0S has, there's no way to be certain.

So much this. If the hips are fixed and the joints are all snug then I'd buy the 0D again. Otherwise no dice.

[Guest davidwhangchoi]

Using the YF-19 as a benchmark, I figure the VF-0D will get a reissue in march of 2017. That's a long time to wait though and while I'm hoping that a reissue will have all the fixes and improvements that the VF-0S has, there's no way to be certain.

any success fixing re-fixing the leg joint tension?

[no3Ljm]

I was gonna buy the 30,000 yen one on Mandarake but got cart jacked.

Aw. Was that the one I posted on your L/F thread? Don't worry another one will pop up for sure.

[Bishop]

The left arm of my VF-0S broke, just where the screw connects to the large tab. It felt down of my detolf and hit the ground pretty badly. In dispair, I tried to glue it, but naturally, since it is on a joint, the glue is not strong enough. I really hope someone creates a replacement on shapeways... I found only replacement for the old yamato one.

On a positive note, I have a brown VF-1A 1/60 (version 1), that felt at the same time. The left arm broke also at the shoulder, but the gluing process was successful.

[no3Ljm]

The left arm of my VF-0S broke, just where the screw connects to the large tab. It felt down of my detolf and hit the ground pretty badly. In dispair, I tried to glue it, but naturally, since it is on a joint, the glue is not strong enough. I really hope someone creates a replacement on shapeways... I found only replacement for the old yamato one.

On a positive note, I have a brown VF-1A 1/60 (version 1), that felt at the same time. The left arm broke also at the shoulder, but the gluing process was successful.

Ouch. Sorry to hear about that.

[ChaoticYeti]

The left arm of my VF-0S broke, just where the screw connects to the large tab. It felt down of my detolf and hit the ground pretty badly. In dispair, I tried to glue it, but naturally, since it is on a joint, the glue is not strong enough. I really hope someone creates a replacement on shapeways... I found only replacement for the old yamato one.

On a positive note, I have a brown VF-1A 1/60 (version 1), that felt at the same time. The left arm broke also at the shoulder, but the gluing process was successful.

Please post pictures. I can upload a replacement model to shapeways.

[VF-18S Hornet]

Please post pictures. I can upload a replacement model to shapeways.

Isn't that arm made of metal?