Yamato VF-11B 1/72 Hip replacement?

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Hey guys..just purchased a cheap 1/72 Yamato 11B brand new...

..any advice on how best to approach the hip joints before I even touch this thing?

Do I unscrew the upper leg or even disassemble in order to loosen them?

P.s. Is there an old post for outright hip replacement?

Thanks very much for any help!!

 

[twich]

Actually, as I remember, Graham, who knew the people at Yamato had some sort of thing to get replacement hip parts, but that must have been close to 13-14 years ago. I doubt he would have any now.

the best option is to loosen the screws a bit to relieve some tension, as I recall that being advice for me when I got one as it first came out.

another possibility is to see if someone has done the hips at Shapeways? I know that the hips are metal, but it might be an option. Ask around, I know there are still a few from that time one the board who can offer more advice.

hope this helps

twich

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13 hours ago, twich said:

Actually, as I remember, Graham, who knew the people at Yamato had some sort of thing to get replacement hip parts, but that must have been close to 13-14 years ago. I doubt he would have any now.

the best option is to loosen the screws a bit to relieve some tension, as I recall that being advice for me when I got one as it first came out.

another possibility is to see if someone has done the hips at Shapeways? I know that the hips are metal, but it might be an option. Ask around, I know there are still a few from that time one the board who can offer more advice.

hope this helps

twich

Many Thanks Twich!!

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11 hours ago, CaptPower said:

You'd think that with how much the things tend to sell for, the company would have designed them to to be more durable than a typical plastic model kit.

Lol i cant help but agree with you..that said the version 2 is apparently issue-free : but i cant find one for less than $350!

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15 minutes ago, Glasswave said:

Lol i cant help but agree with you..that said the version 2 is apparently issue-free : but i cant find one for less than $350!

You have to look outside eBay.

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w438857469

After proxy fee and shipping that's still lower than $350. Bidding ends Dec 10 JST.

 

Edited December 9, 2020 by no3Ljm

[Shawn]

LOL blast from the past

We mailed those Yamato hip replacements ages ago to forum members, and for the last, lets say 10 years, I had put out the remaining replacements in a 'freebie' box at my booth at the MWCon/Super Dimension Cons for those poor souls who needed them. 

I think last year we might have finally run out, but I can check my packed up boxes if one is there, its been a while. I'll look in the next week or two and ping you if successful.
I don't recall if this was re-enforced ver 2 hip or just another same-design replacement. I suspect the latter?

S

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On 12/8/2020 at 8:29 PM, Shawn said:

LOL blast from the past

We mailed those Yamato hip replacements ages ago to forum members, and for the last, lets say 10 years, I had put out the remaining replacements in a 'freebie' box at my booth at the MWCon/Super Dimension Cons for those poor souls who needed them. 

I think last year we might have finally run out, but I can check my packed up boxes if one is there, its been a while. I'll look in the next week or two and ping you if successful.
I don't recall if this was re-enforced ver 2 hip or just another same-design replacement. I suspect the latter?

S

Wow I can't Thank you enough for looking Shawn! Very long time fan (lurker) of you and Graham's site!!

Very interested in a possible replacement set..or trying to find a good link for d.i.y. repair lol

Thanks again man!

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On 12/8/2020 at 7:53 PM, CaptPower said:

It irks me that yahoo shut down their american auction site, leaving us with the near-monopoly that is fleabay - which now could care less whether people get scammed so long as they get paid their listing and final value fees.

Many Thanks for the link...that auction ended but i will hopefully track down a fast-pack version on there soon!!