Eternal_D Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 Just spoke to Rohby and he said you'd have to try to break off the stem for it to fall off. Also. I'm sitting here with the recast of the pencil sharpener and I'm pulling the arms gently and it seems sturdy enough. There are other people that bought the pilots to confirm this. I also encouraged him to thicken up the stem a little. I felt that the original one was a bit loose. It would be easier for each of us to shave the recast to our own taste. But I'm going to remind you that it's not going to be as strong as the original. You could always add a metal insert for the stem to strengthen it up - the ankle joints for my 1/55 customs used a brass rod with a ball that was cast onto it - only way I could support the entire weight of a 1/55 on an 1/8" diameter rod of resin... that may be a good idea but I think it'll be a lot more work...for Rhoby. and he might have to go out and buy the rods, then cut them, then place them with the cast. I don't think it'll be too bad, I mean, if you have one of the JM recasts, you can see the FP stay on alright w/o any extra support. But I'm sure EXO/Rhoby will test it out before hand...they woudln't sell us some things that'd break that easily. Quote
fulcy Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 Just spoke to Rohby and he said you'd have to try to break off the stem for it to fall off. Also. I'm sitting here with the recast of the pencil sharpener and I'm pulling the arms gently and it seems sturdy enough. There are other people that bought the pilots to confirm this. I also encouraged him to thicken up the stem a little. I felt that the original one was a bit loose. It would be easier for each of us to shave the recast to our own taste. But I'm going to remind you that it's not going to be as strong as the original. You could always add a metal insert for the stem to strengthen it up - the ankle joints for my 1/55 customs used a brass rod with a ball that was cast onto it - only way I could support the entire weight of a 1/55 on an 1/8" diameter rod of resin... that may be a good idea but I think it'll be a lot more work...for Rhoby. and he might have to go out and buy the rods, then cut them, then place them with the cast. I don't think it'll be too bad, I mean, if you have one of the JM recasts, you can see the FP stay on alright w/o any extra support. But I'm sure EXO/Rhoby will test it out before hand...they woudln't sell us some things that'd break that easily. True, it'd be a little extra work for rohby - I guess what really needs to happen, is for rohby to cast a couple, and test them out, see if they are sturdy enough - if they are, then great. If they don't hold up under light usage (pulling on and off, holding and being posed with the gun, etc), then it'd be a solution that might need to be explored. Quote
EXO Posted February 16, 2004 Author Posted February 16, 2004 True, it'd be a little extra work for rohby - I guess what really needs to happen, is for rohby to cast a couple, and test them out, see if they are sturdy enough - if they are, then great. If they don't hold up under light usage (pulling on and off, holding and being posed with the gun, etc), then it'd be a solution that might need to be explored. Already done and tested by Rohby. I'm going to get a couple myself and some for Solscud aand Eternal D so they can check it out too. I thought about the pin inside too. It wouldn't have to be some special rod. It could be pieces of paperclips. But they seem sturdy enough without it. Like I said, a couple of people bought the JM recasts and the sharpener pilots. If you guys can confirm the strength of the 1A antenna or the pilot arms then you can tell that it'll be ok. Quote
Smut Peddler Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 A little late to the party, but put me down for 5 sets if they are still available . Quote
KingNor Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 Exo, could you do us a favor and test one of the hands to the breaking point, i mean all it needs to do is hold up the gun and be removed from the wrist, but i'd feel alot better if i knew it took llike 5 lbs of force to do it as oposed to just tweaking it the wrong way. thanks! Quote
Anubis Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 Put me down for one set as well please. Quote
rnurmin Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 Exo, can you please put me down for 2 sets? Thank you Quote
Cpt. Bukkake Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 I'd like one set of the hands please. Thanks Quote
EXO Posted February 16, 2004 Author Posted February 16, 2004 I'd like one set of the hands please.Thanks Cpt. Bukkake??? Would you like one custom-tinted in brown??? LOL... that reminds me of a comic strip I use to draw once... WALKER TEX: ASS RANGER! Quote
Golden Arms Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 EXO could you put me down for a set as well? Quote
jwinges Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 For anybody wonding about the quality of Rohby's recasts. They are utterly amazing. I have 5 of his recast Joke machines, like 3 of the sharpener recasts, and some other stuff. I've never seen recasts as strong as his. Got 3 of these hands on order. Amazing stuff rohby...keep'em comming. Quote
Limbo Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 I've sent you a PM, but just in case... I take one set, please Quote
Max Jenius Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 Is there any way we could get someone to do a RESCULPT so that the hands look like DYRL hands? Quote
Eternal_D Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 Is there any way we could get someone to do a RESCULPT so that the hands look like DYRL hands? hey! are you reading my mind. I just talked to EXO about this, that's why I wanted to buy a few sets...to do that exactly. then if they are up to snuff, it'll be recasted by none other than rhoby...but I guess only if that's ok with him. Quote
EXO Posted February 17, 2004 Author Posted February 17, 2004 Just a thought... how many people would want a hand or two that gives the finger? Quote
Eternal_D Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 Just a thought... how many people would want a hand or two that gives the finger? hahaha, neat idea but I wouldn't display my valks with a middle finger...they got no enemy mechs to be flippin off, so are they flipping me off?? Quote
Rohby Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 Hello All, Thanks for your interest in these recast hands. I will meet up with Alex tomorrow (Tuesday) night with some of the recast hands and we'll test them out for durability. I personally approve of it's durability since I've tested it myself. However, since it seems quite a few members are concerned about the stem, I'll have Alex test them out to see if he approves as well. Worse comes to worse, if it doesn't pass the Alex Test, I'll go ahead and insert a pin into them when casting. Quote
izzyfcuk Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 i hope im not late, me and some guys in singapore r trying to get some orders in. but r we talking about PAYPAL here? if yes u need to hook us up Quote
Skull Hunter Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Just wanted to know if anyone here knows if the 1/48 Max and Millia will come with the TV style hands. It looks like it in the picture, but who knows. Just need to know that before I put an order down. An answer would be greatly appreciated. Quote
EXO Posted February 18, 2004 Author Posted February 18, 2004 They should, they are TV valks. I'm just wondering how the Millia pilot sculpt will look like. Quote
Pat Payne Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 What are the payment options for the recasts? Quote
to177 Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Sorry I'm such a late bloomer...please put me down for 2 set if it's not too late. Thanks! to177 Quote
Eternal_D Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 What are the payment options for the recasts? cash in a suitcase would work great! make sure the bills are in small denominations. and no, I don't care for your first bornes... Quote
Pat Payne Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Will you accept Sesterces, Bezants, Florins or silver pennies? I'm afraid my small bills have kinda run dry... Quote
Skull Hunter Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Can you put me down for a set Exo? I would appreciate it. Quote
EXO Posted February 18, 2004 Author Posted February 18, 2004 Can you put me down for a set Exo? I would appreciate it. You still want some after I said that the M & Ms will be coming with them? Rohby just dropped by and gave me a set of hands to look at. And let me confirm when he said that there's no need to strengthen the stems with pins. If there were pins inserted, they would be there doing nothing. I'm sure I can break them if I tried, but that goes for any plastic pieces. Pics tomorrow. Quote
Skull Hunter Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Can you put me down for a set Exo? I would appreciate it. You still want some after I said that the M & Ms will be coming with them? Rohby just dropped by and gave me a set of hands to look at. And let me confirm when he said that there's no need to strengthen the stems with pins. If there were pins inserted, they would be there doing nothing. I'm sure I can break them if I tried, but that goes for any plastic pieces. Pics tomorrow. Of course I do. Still need it for my VF-1S Fokker. I would get two, but couldn't get the low vis. Especially at overly inflated prices these days. I saw one on ebay that sold for $305. That's freakin' ridiculous. Quote
Chuey Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 I would be interested as well, but in echoeing others, I would like to see pictures as well. Thanks. Quote
Sturmvogel Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Please put me down for one set. Thanks! Quote
EXO Posted February 18, 2004 Author Posted February 18, 2004 (edited) List updated. Got some pics, but I'll put some comparison ones later. Didn't have much time. notice the that the recasts are whiter than the valk itself. Edited February 18, 2004 by >EXO< Quote
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