Chronocidal Posted October 17 Posted October 17 (edited) I've looked through the site, and they just completely stopped offering metals with their laser cutting/engraving service. I didn't notice specifically when it happened, so I may have missed the explanation, but now the only materials offered are MDF, plywood, acrylic sheet, and POM. I would think laser cutting services are much more common than 3D printing ones though, since cutting and engraving metal have a lot more everyday applications. I just haven't done a lot of research to find another service that would make the parts in metal, and not require bulk orders to make the production costs make sense. I did find one with a quick search that will cut them out of stainless steel (xometry.com), but to bring the price down to what I think feels reasonable (my prototype order from years back was about $10 per part), I'd have to order upwards of ten at a time. The unit cost for each part starts at $110 if you only order a single one, and doesn't drop below $10 until you order fifteen or more. I can't say the single unit cost is unreasonable considering the effort, but it's just not practical for anyone to order a set or two for their own use. It would have to go the way of a bulk order that I mailed out to anyone interested. I'm not really opposed to going that route if enough people need them, but I haven't seen that many people wanting to do the replacement. Edit: Browsed a little more, and it looks like OSH Cut (https://app.oshcut.com/) can fill smaller orders for a more reasonable price, about $24 for a pair in stainless steel, but you still run into the problem that these places are geared towards rapid bulk orders, which means the cheapest shipping option for something you could slip in an envelope with a stamp is over $15, meaning you're paying over $40 for one pair. I'll keep looking at options, but maybe the easiest thing to do is just to paste the cutting pattern, and let everyone browse for the best option they can find. I'll do that in the main YF-19 thread though, we've probably derailed this one enough. Edited October 17 by Chronocidal Quote
Uxi Posted October 21 Posted October 21 On 10/15/2024 at 10:22 PM, Chronocidal said: I think my biggest gripe with both is the dumb wing hinges, which I was able to just replace on the Arcadia, but Bandai's... everything is just too hard to disassemble. Feet on the DX would be better if they stuck with the VF-19 Advance design, but I do find myself waffling back and forth on which I prefer. Arcadia's is leaps and bounds easier to transform though, it's actually kind of a pleasant process by comparison. Arcadia could have the perfect version if they would redo the ankles with ratchets and also do ratcheting wings with detents for normal and high speed modes so it would notch into place. Perhaps a third notch for battroid would be ideal. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 22 Posted October 22 And make it just a BIT darker, it's awfully pale. (but I feel Bandai's is TOO dark/tan) Quote
PNW_Sweetie Posted October 24 Posted October 24 (edited) Yamato 1/48 VF-1A Brownie TV Yamato V1 1/60 VF-1A Brownie DYRL Bandai DX 1/48 VT-1 Super Ostrich Edited October 24 by PNW_Sweetie Quote
Test_Pilot_2 Posted November 9 Posted November 9 HMR Elintseeker + FEXT OWL 1 Force Recon... To make the Beefintseeker. Quote
Radioguy Posted November 10 Posted November 10 7 hours ago, Test_Pilot_2 said: HMR Elintseeker + FEXT OWL 1 Force Recon... To make the Beefintseeker. Oh my. I want to see those joined in matrimony. Where'd ya get the Fext? Quote
Test_Pilot_2 Posted November 10 Posted November 10 31 minutes ago, Radioguy said: Oh my. I want to see those joined in matrimony. Where'd ya get the Fext? Off their official site. They still have the 2-seater versions as of a couple weeks ago. Quote
Radioguy Posted November 10 Posted November 10 (edited) 2 hours ago, Test_Pilot_2 said: Off their official site. They still have the 2-seater versions as of a couple weeks ago. For some reason, I had thought they folded. Good to see I was wrong. The shipping costs rival KitzConcept's though. Like almost 70% of the cost of one kit. Edited November 10 by Radioguy Quote
sh9000 Posted November 15 Posted November 15 DX VT-1 Super Ostrich. 2nd DX VF-1J 50th Anniversary. Quote
shazam Posted November 15 Posted November 15 (edited) Bandai DX Chogokin VF-31AX Kairos Plus (Mirage Farina Jenius) Edited November 24 by shazam Quote
Froy Posted November 15 Posted November 15 (edited) A Hi Metal R VF-1J. Post man showed up when I was dusting Nora and Ivanov 😂 Didn't remember what a floppy mess those 2 where. Haven't touch them in years. Edited November 15 by Froy Quote
sh9000 Posted November 21 Posted November 21 (edited) My 27th HMR CF VF-1A. Edited November 24 by sh9000 Quote
MKT Posted November 21 Posted November 21 My 1st Arcadia Reactive Armor for the VF-0. This copy didn't arrive with any wrapping at all, so I wrapped it up nicely myself and applied a sealing tape. I'll likely keep it that way until I decide to open it & put it on my non-PF VF-0S. Quote
Slave IV Posted November 21 Posted November 21 (edited) 3 hours ago, MKT said: My 1st Arcadia Reactive Armor for the VF-0. This copy didn't arrive with any wrapping at all, so I wrapped it up nicely myself and applied a sealing tape. I'll likely keep it that way until I decide to open it & put it on my non-PF VF-0S. Most (all maybe?) Arcadia releases don’t have tape sealing the boxes. Edited November 21 by Slave IV Quote
shazam Posted November 22 Posted November 22 (edited) 12 hours ago, MKT said: My 1st Arcadia Reactive Armor for the VF-0. This copy didn't arrive with any wrapping at all, so I wrapped it up nicely myself and applied a sealing tape. I'll likely keep it that way until I decide to open it & put it on my non-PF VF-0S. The Reactive Armor is an imposing figure for sure and will look great on display. sh9000 - My 27th HMR CF VF-1A. Me - Triggggered.??? No. Surprised?? No. You have been very sure to let everyone know that you have collected the same figure and showing the same packaging for the 27th time. I'll be amazed for you if you like. Edited November 22 by shazam Quote
sh9000 Posted November 22 Posted November 22 (edited) Bandai 1/55 VF-1S Strike Valkyrie. This was an impulse buy but I have no regrets. Edited November 24 by sh9000 Quote
Test_Pilot_2 Posted November 23 Posted November 23 Waited such a long time for this exquisite toy... Thank you @Corrinald. If this is not my #1 Macross toy, it's trading blows with it... Truly spectacular. Quote
Lolicon Posted November 23 Posted November 23 1 hour ago, Test_Pilot_2 said: Waited such a long time for this exquisite toy... Thank you @Corrinald. If this is not my #1 Macross toy, it's trading blows with it... Truly spectacular. Congrats! Arcadia's PF 0D is probably the single best valkyrie toy ever produced. Quote
shazam Posted November 24 Posted November 24 3 hours ago, Test_Pilot_2 said: Waited such a long time for this exquisite toy... Thank you @Corrinald. If this is not my #1 Macross toy, it's trading blows with it... Truly spectacular. The Arcardia VF-0D looks amazing in all modes. The VF-0D in fighter mode is a stand out and would look great on display. Quote
MKT Posted November 24 Posted November 24 Yup the PF VF-0D is really a stellar item. Congrats @Test_Pilot_2 Quote
rsvictor1976 Posted November 24 Posted November 24 (edited) I just got my first VF-0D too. Its not as big as yours though. 😀 This thing should come with a warning for sharp objects. I also picked up this guy from Amazon. Edited November 24 by rsvictor1976 Quote
shazam Posted November 24 Posted November 24 1 hour ago, rsvictor1976 said: I just got my first VF-0D too. Its not as big as yours though. 😀 This thing should come with a warning for sharp objects. I also picked up this guy from Amazon. Great purchases. Quote
Slave IV Posted November 25 Posted November 25 On 11/22/2024 at 12:30 PM, sh9000 said: Bandai 1/55 VF-1S Strike Valkyrie. This was an impulse buy but I have no regrets. Congrats on getting the best release of the best toy ever! On 11/23/2024 at 1:19 PM, Test_Pilot_2 said: Waited such a long time for this exquisite toy... Thank you @Corrinald. If this is not my #1 Macross toy, it's trading blows with it... Truly spectacular. Also congrats on one of the best releases of any Valk ever. Quote
borgified Posted November 25 Posted November 25 (edited) The flippin' heck. I'll play along as well since all of you here are enabling me in a good/bad way. ZERO issues from Manda, just opened up for inspecting only and back in the box. Sorting out and thinning out older hobbies that I collected over the years. Edited November 25 by borgified Quote
Radioguy Posted November 25 Posted November 25 4 hours ago, borgified said: The flippin' heck. I'll play along as well since all of you here are enabling me in a good/bad way. ZERO issues from Manda, just opened up for inspecting only and back in the box. Sorting out and thinning out older hobbies that I collected over the years. *cough* Concentrating on prioritizing certain collectibles, eh? Hmm? 😄 Quote
borgified Posted November 26 Posted November 26 I actually got rid of 31 1:12 figures (roughly 6 inches consisting of NECA, Black Series and Classified) that I wasn't interested anymore over 6 years of collecting it (do to FOMO) @Radioguy . Got over $300 Beaver Dollars in store credit, used that credit to pay off a 1/6th figure that I paid a deposit back in the beginning of March of this year. I have more stuff to add on the chopping block as I'm restricted to very limited storage space and dabbled into too many mixed hobbies over the years Quote
Radioguy Posted November 26 Posted November 26 5 hours ago, borgified said: I actually got rid of 31 1:12 figures (roughly 6 inches consisting of NECA, Black Series and Classified) that I wasn't interested anymore over 6 years of collecting it (do to FOMO) @Radioguy . Got over $300 Beaver Dollars in store credit, used that credit to pay off a 1/6th figure that I paid a deposit back in the beginning of March of this year. I have more stuff to add on the chopping block as I'm restricted to very limited storage space and dabbled into too many mixed hobbies over the years Yeah, I guess I've got like five or six hobbies, and all fight for space. I know I'll have a selldown on TFs at least one day. Quote
PointBlankSniper Posted November 27 Posted November 27 Probably not the right place to say this, but apparently, Goodsmile USA got data breached for a whole month and still hasn't said a thing about it... People are getting sketchy charges on their cards. Quote
rsvictor1976 Posted November 29 Posted November 29 On 11/9/2024 at 10:48 AM, Test_Pilot_2 said: HMR Elintseeker + FEXT OWL 1 Force Recon... To make the Beefintseeker. I didn't realize this FEXT OWL armor set even existed. Is there any other accessories or add-ons for the Hi-Metal R or DX Chogokin line available from other third parties? Quote
grogall Posted November 29 Posted November 29 @ChristopherB Makes a Gerwalk armor set that looks pretty nifty for 1:100 High Metal R you can find his post here! Sadly not in 1:48 DX scale yet!? 🤗 Quote
borgified Posted November 29 Posted November 29 Fext Hobby/Fans Hobby did make a tough prototype OWL armour for the 1/60 Yammie valks (single pilot only) that was photographed by Brandon, but it didn’t get enough interest. I don’t think the Fans Hobby/Fext Hobby will do a DX 1/48 version as they’re too busy with the not-GI Joe Skyhawk and other 3rd party TF stuff. Quote
Test_Pilot_2 Posted December 1 Posted December 1 FEXT OWL-1 SP02 Armor I now have the missiles for the Beefinstseeker and need to find another Valk to dress up :P. Quote
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