CaptainMarvel Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 I recently purchased a Yamato 1/48 VF-1S, which doesn't come with the large cartoon style hands. I really, really want a set of those, but I can't afford to buy an entirely new valkyrie just to salvage the hands (and even if I could, my other valkyrie wouldn't match anymore). Does anybody: 1) Know anybody who would be willing to sell me a set of the hands? Surely somebody out there has a broken 1/48, so maybe they wouldn't be able to use the hands. 2) Know any store I can buy them from? Even knock-off 3rd party versions? 3) Know anybody who might be willing to let me pay them to re-cast a pair of hands for me? Quote
Blaine23 Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 (edited) Doesn't seem likely anybody will be willing to part with their "big hands" from the last releases... It's much, much more likely that someone here will recast them (hint! hint!) and sell them for a small amount. It really is a perfect item for recasting. And it's also possible Yamato may make them available seperately... but this could take awhile or might not happen (remember the 1/60 fastpack add-ons?). But at least they're considering it. This is from the "1/48 fixed pilot thread" which can be found here. Graham said: In the past, I've suggested to Yamato several times that they should make a 1/48 accessory set, containing standing 1/48 pilot figures as well as non-articulated DYRL style hands (gunpod hand, open hand & fist), similar in concept to the 1J TV hands.Last time I mentioned this idea was about a month ago and they seemed fairly receptive to the idea, so there is a small chance it may eventually happen. Graham So, I'd be patient. I'll bet the recasters here on MW are probably already on this like white on rice. EDITED to add "probably on this like white on rice"... I got no idea if anybody's decided to this yet... Edited February 9, 2004 by Blaine23 Quote
Uxi Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 Well they better get on the ball. My Low-Viz want to replace their skeleton hands for gerwalk mode. Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 I've been asking for people for their spares since the 1/48 VF-1J's came out... no luck. By the grace of god I got a Hikaru TV pilot that someone didn't want but I'm not holding my breath for those meaty hands. Quote
Zeta Otaku Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 if someone needs a set for recasting, I'd gladly sacrifice mine as long as I can get them back with some recasts... Otherwise, in the next few weeks I'm going to look into getting some supplies for recasting these hands myself. Quote
KingNor Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 i will buy a set of recasted hands for 20 dollars. btw, what exactly do you get ? trigger hand? open hand to support gun? fists? Quote
DrClay Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 you know you want to buy the VF-J anyways, it comes with two sets of hands.... big hands all around! Quote
KingNor Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 you know you want to buy the VF-J anyways, it comes with two sets of hands.... big hands all around! nope, no desire to buy one, just want the hands. Quote
Uxi Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 While Yamato might scoff at the MPC, they could take note of its hands. They're way better than the 1/48's... Or at least look what Takara/Hasbro did with the MP-1. Those hands are better than the 1/48 hands, too... Quote
Dragon Lord Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 How about using the MG Sazabi hands? Has anyone tried this? Joe P. Quote
DrClay Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 you know you want to buy the VF-J anyways, it comes with two sets of hands.... big hands all around! nope, no desire to buy one, just want the hands. thanks for clearing that up, kingnor. There's no way I could've been joking in that post. I seriously can't comprehend what I read... again, thank you! Quote
EXO Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Ok. Just to put you guys at ease I'll be handing the hands over to Rohby by the end of this week. We just keep having scheduling problems. I've been working over 70 hrs a day. I'll update you soon. Quote
Zeta Otaku Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 woohoo! That's great news EXO... how much do you think he'll be asking for a full set of hands? (both fists and the gun hands) Either way, put me down for at least two! Quote
EXO Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 No idea... As soon as I hand it to him I'll start a list like we did for the pilots... Or someone can do it here. Quote
Graham Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 He want's big hands, I want a Yamato style big nosecone. Hey, we just gotta learn to live with what we were born with, unless you consider cosmetic surgery that is. Implants anyone? Hey, I wonder if Zentradi resizing chambers can selectively macronize specific parts of the body? Graham Quote
blackjek Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Hey, I wonder if Zentradi resizing chambers can selectively macronize specific parts of the body? woohoo that'll be interesting and extremely kinky haha. they can make a SD millia too haha Quote
Rick_Randy Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 If they do make large hands then that is ok, personally I'd like the idea of spare hands with movable fingers a slight re design of yamatos VF hands where the pinky and index finger is bent more uniformly to the other fingers sorta like fingers on some gundam hands or like was said earlier the Convoy masterpiece collection hands. (or even like those toynami Vf hands if all else is not considered) Quote
Jawjaw Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 He want's big hands, I want a Yamato style big nosecone. We all want a big nosecone but none of those 'male enhancements' work. I did a search for hands on hlj.com and found some optional hands by Wave and B-Club. The B-Club hands are 1/100 Gundam hands so I think those will be too small. The Wave do not have a picture or a size. If you look around, maybe there are some hands that will fit. Quote
Blaine23 Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Ok. Just to put you guys at ease I'll be handing the hands over to Rohby by the end of this week. We just keep having scheduling problems. I've been working over 70 hrs a day. I'll update you soon. Heh... I knew somebody would already putting this together. nevermind. Rohby - let me know when you start taking the orders. Quote
EXO Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Did I say 70 hrs a day??? LOL... I'm delirious... Quote
Draykov Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Did I say 70 hrs a day??? LOL...I'm delirious... I was about to suggest that your boss was Satan. Quote
EXO Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Did I say 70 hrs a day??? LOL...I'm delirious... I was about to suggest that your boss was Satan. Close enough... Quote
flippant_remark Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 I am in the same predicament viz a viz the hands on my VF-1S. A thought just occured to me. I could try and carve myself a new set from a soft white pencil eraser. I have a sharp scalpel for the job and a set of TV hands from my VF-1J for reference. You never know. It just might work... Quote
Blaine23 Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 I am in the same predicament viz a viz the hands on my VF-1S. A thought just occured to me. I could try and carve myself a new set from a soft white pencil eraser. I have a sharp scalpel for the job and a set of TV hands from my VF-1J for reference. You never know. It just might work... Dude... who are you, MacGyver? Quote
flippant_remark Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 Hey. I nearly did it. Then the trigger finger broke. Oh well. It was an interesting experiment. Quote
Zeta Otaku Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 WTF!!! That is nuts man!!! How did you... but that... DAMN!!! How long did that take?! Quote
flippant_remark Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 I started just after my first post. Eraser rubber is really easy to carve. Try it. It's fun. Quote
EXO Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 (edited) LOL... that's great work FR! Man you guys are so impatient, you're starting to pull household stuff to make valk parts. What's next? Clothespins for replacement feet? Just an update, I met with Rohby yesterday and handed him the hands... er... the hands are in good hands... um... I had the hands handy so I... nevermind... Edited February 14, 2004 by >EXO< Quote
Eternal_D Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 damn that's crazy Flippant. skills man...skills. I think I got some left over Mono eraser from College that I don't use anymore...maybe I can do something like that...like widdling wood...err how do you spell it?? EXO, you had one too many drinks or what? keep ur hands to urself! lol Quote
mildred Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 damn that's crazy Flippant. skills man...skills. I think I got some left over Mono eraser from College that I don't use anymore...maybe I can do something like that...like widdling wood...err how do you spell it??EXO, you had one too many drinks or what? keep ur hands to urself! lol whittling wood (whittle) man... i gotta get a life..... Quote
Eternal_D Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 damn that's crazy Flippant. skills man...skills. I think I got some left over Mono eraser from College that I don't use anymore...maybe I can do something like that...like widdling wood...err how do you spell it??EXO, you had one too many drinks or what? keep ur hands to urself! lol whittling wood (whittle) man... i gotta get a life..... I thought it sounded like the way I spelled it...but I knew it was spelled wrong. thanks. No life needed, you've got Macross! Quote
Blaine23 Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 Damn... nice work there, Flippant... sorry about your, uh, finger problem. You really are MacGyver. Quote
EXO Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 EXO, you had one too many drinks or what? keep ur hands to urself! lol Yeah, I went back to BJ's and got more of that Foschizel beer. LOL!!! Quote
Vostok 7 Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 (edited) Big hands I know you're the one! Vostok 7 Edited February 14, 2004 by Vostok 7 Quote
do not disturb Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 i know no ones going to part with their TV style hands so sign me up if anyones making recasts. and whoever made the rubber hands....thats some awesome work man. Quote
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