mechaninac Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 HLJ has shipped my 0S... not long to wait now, unless Good Friday gets in the way. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Isn't that arm made of metal? That's why I'd like pics. To see exactly how it broke. Not sure if a plastic print would suffice, but it would be better than nothing if he is asking for help. Edited March 22, 2016 by ChaoticYeti Quote
Bishop Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 Please post pictures. I can upload a replacement model to shapeways. Thanks, I'll post a picture asap. I'm not sure a plastic print will do, but at least it will keep the arm attached for display. Quote
QEssential Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 I am so happy to get a VF-0S on sale. Can't wait for it to ship together with my VF-19! Quote
Bishop Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Thanks, I'll post a picture asap. I'm not sure a plastic print will do, but at least it will keep the arm attached for display. The tab is broken in half near the screw, hence gluing it is definitely not an option. I tried, but with the torque of the screw, the tab keeps breaking at the hole. Reminded me of my basic physics/mechanics class... Sorry for the crappy quality, but here is a picture of the arm. Edited March 23, 2016 by Bishop Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 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. man that stinks... it wasn't a cat was it? Quote
mooman Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 man that stinks... it wasn't a cat was it? That is one fat cat. Quote
mooman Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 The tab is broken in half near the screw, hence gluing it is definitely not an option. I tried, but with the torque of the screw, the tab keeps breaking at the hole. Reminded me of my basic physics/mechanics class... Sorry for the crappy quality, but here is a picture of the arm. It's hard to tell from the picture (it looks like it broke right where the screw is) but can u use something like a screw washer (and some glue) to attempt to hold eveything together? Quote
Bishop Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 It's hard to tell from the picture (it looks like it broke right where the screw is) but can u use something like a screw washer (and some glue) to attempt to hold eveything together? Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, that might work... Probably if I can find two thin plastic washer, that might help to get some strength. Quote
derex3592 Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 That is one fat cat. I just laughed really loud in my office watching that video Quote
VF-18S Hornet Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Dude I could not stop laughing at the fat cat knocking the t.v set onto guys head. Quote
Bishop Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 It's hard to tell from the picture (it looks like it broke right where the screw is) but can u use something like a screw washer (and some glue) to attempt to hold eveything together? The cat pics are hilarious... I am the only to blame. It's a hard learned lesson, always check i anything is leaning on the detolf door before opening it. More pics... Quote
F360 Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 That looks like a tough break , especially since that part flexes a bit when transform . Quote
Major Focker Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 suspicious video. no cables connected to the TV? not even the power cable? also, the only cat i've seen that doesn't react at all to a loud noise man that stinks... it wasn't a cat was it? Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 The cat pics are hilarious... I am the only to blame. It's a hard learned lesson, always check i anything is leaning on the detolf door before opening it. More pics... Much better pics. I see what happened. That is a tough break. Do you think you can remove the pin keeping the broken piece on the arm and mail the broken pieces to me? That would save me from taking mine apart. I can probably get decent measurements with mine still attached, but an unobstructed piece would be much better. Shapeways does offer metal as a material for 3d prints. Could be worth a shot. Continue through PM if you want to pursue. Quote
Sildani Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Dunno what to tell you about cables, but the cat might be deaf. Quote
sharky Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Dunno what to tell you about cables, but the cat might be deaf. He's a Deaf Comedy Cat Quote
Distancepro Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Please post pictures. I can upload a replacement model to shapeways.Oh really Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Oh really I have an sv-51 for reference. PM me some better close up pics of the broken part(s) and I'll let you know if I can make a replacement piece for you as well. Quote
Distancepro Posted March 27, 2016 Posted March 27, 2016 I have an sv-51 for reference. PM me some better close up pics of the broken part(s) and I'll let you know if I can make a replacement piece for you as well.Awesome! I will send you detailed photos 👍 Many thanks in advance Quote
Bishop Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Quick update: I was able to cast a replacement using alumilite kit. I had a little left over from a past experiment with casting and too much spare time and gave it a try. I don't think the resin cast will last long and sadly, the silicon mold broke apart, but it was worth to try. Here a picture of the casted part. Quote
spanner Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Quick update: I was able to cast a replacement using alumilite kit. I had a little left over from a past experiment with casting and too much spare time and gave it a try. I don't think the resin cast will last long and sadly, the silicon mold broke apart, but it was worth to try. Here a picture of the casted part. nice work regardless! hope it lasts and gets you out of trouble! Quote
aaajin Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Quick update: I was able to cast a replacement using alumilite kit. I had a little left over from a past experiment with casting and too much spare time and gave it a try. I don't think the resin cast will last long and sadly, the silicon mold broke apart, but it was worth to try. Here a picture of the casted part. hope someone could replicate it on shapeway for you. But for something that thin, I'd expect it to be made of metal or nanocarbon for a $300 toy. sigh... Quote
koonfasa Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Sorry can't help. I'm still at the opened and displayed only in jet mode. Now it's with both 0A & 0S!!! Just a quick question, are the manuals to both the same so I can use the 0A manual to change the 0S? Quote
aaajin Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Sorry can't help. I'm still at the opened and displayed only in jet mode. Now it's with both 0A & 0S!!! Just a quick question, are the manuals to both the same so I can use the 0A manual to change the 0S? There is a transformation video in this link (credit : jenius) http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=7715 Quote
wmkjr Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Sorry can't help. I'm still at the opened and displayed only in jet mode. Now it's with both 0A & 0S!!! Just a quick question, are the manuals to both the same so I can use the 0A manual to change the 0S? Both looks great next to each other. Now you need to get the 0D. Transformation for the 0A and 0S should be the same except the head area. Dunno as I didn't even bother looking at the manuals. As for the broken should piece, is the part made from plastic material where you could use Plastic weld or Bondene or something similar to fuse it back together? I dropped my YF-25 and snapped one of it's wings off right at the pivot. Used Bondene to fuse it back together and works like before. Edited March 30, 2016 by wmkjr Quote
Bishop Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 hope someone could replicate it on shapeway for you. But for something that thin, I'd expect it to be made of metal or nanocarbon for a $300 toy. sigh... Exactly, this piece should have been metal, but it might have scratched the plastic/paint at each transformation. Quote
aaajin Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Exactly, this piece should have been metal, but it might have scratched the plastic/paint at each transformation. that was me from the future where nanocarbon are aplenty. joking aside hope you'll get your fix soon! Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 Much better pics. I see what happened. That is a tough break. Do you think you can remove the pin keeping the broken piece on the arm and mail the broken pieces to me? That would save me from taking mine apart. I can probably get decent measurements with mine still attached, but an unobstructed piece would be much better. Shapeways does offer metal as a material for 3d prints. Could be worth a shot. Continue through PM if you want to pursue. Bishop sent me his broken shoulder piece. I had a moment today to create a 3d model of it. I will pop it up on shapeways and see what they can offer. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Left and right as one piece. http://shpws.me/M3ob Quote
Sandman Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 That's so awesome broken pieces can be whipped up quickly as need arises and that there is people like ChaoticYeti helping out mw members. Quote
ArchieNov Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Is it wrong for me to be so mesmerized by that rotating 3D image? It is holding my attention far more than any recent valk pics on this page. Edited April 12, 2016 by ArchieNov Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Is it wrong for me to be so mesmerized by that rotating 3D image? It is holding my attention far more than any recent valk pics on this page. Quote
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