Opus Posted June 9, 2004 Posted June 9, 2004 I think I am going to give the scotch treatment to the armor if the crotch part keeps falling off...That sounded so wrong... What...make it wear a skirt? (kilt) Never call the Scottish scotch. It's a good way to get hurt. Unless you like that sort of stuff. Quote
wolfx Posted June 9, 2004 Posted June 9, 2004 I think I am going to give the scotch treatment to the armor if the crotch part keeps falling off...That sounded so wrong... What...make it wear a skirt? (kilt) Never call the Scottish scotch. It's a good way to get hurt. Unless you like that sort of stuff. Really? Is it an insult? Quote
Chuey Posted June 9, 2004 Posted June 9, 2004 Must - resist - urge - to - buy. Ah screw it, I'm buying one once Neova hopefully gets more in stock . Quote
Guppy Posted June 9, 2004 Posted June 9, 2004 Another easy fix is to use blu-tac. I don't know what it would be called overseas (outside Australia, haha) - just the sticky stuff you use to stick posters to walls. I used some on each end of the groin pice and it fixes it in place pretty tight. Then I squashed as much as I could into the hip sockets then put its legs back on. Still not perfect but the hips are connected to the nose fairly tight now. Quote
do not disturb Posted June 9, 2004 Posted June 9, 2004 i think he meant scotch tape. well thats what i used. just two small pieces on each side to hold the thing shut and it sure beats having to glue it, or slap a skirt on it for that matter. Quote
Ghadrack Posted June 9, 2004 Posted June 9, 2004 I looked on HLJ and found the Armor+Valk kit. What places do people reccomend purchasing the "Armor Only" versions?Thanks, Irishman Irishman, At HLJ search under Yamato, Science Fiction, Accesories, if you look under figures or toys it won't come up, but they have the GBP armor and one other thing lsted as an accessory instead of a toy, hope that helps. Quote
RichterX Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 (edited) Would the chest piece of the GBP fit a VF-1D if a modified "D" heat shield was used or it would not be able to fit the chest plate for its difference in design. Also in the Playstation DYRL game there was this mission where Skull Squad lauch into an enemy ship in armors GBP I think that the red parts of the GBP were painted acording to the Valk, Roy's was yellow, Max's blue, Kakizaki... was it green? any way I would like to know if any one knew what were the numbers of the GBPs they used? Edited June 10, 2004 by RichterX Quote
Mechafan Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 irishman, Here are a few places. In Japan: HLJ and Hobby Search In US: TMP Anime and Valkyrie Exchange Quote
VF-1Guy Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 Got my Armored Parts today. Intrestingly, I didn't see any mention of GBP as I quickly looked over the box and instructions. I put the armor on my VF-1A Hikaru to hide the extensive yellowing. I'm really happy with it. Looks like I need to use the nail polish trick on the hip joint. I also think I'm going to modify the shoulder missile pods to fit over the actual shoulders. It seems that the only purpose of the slip-over shoulder is to position the pods up and out from the body a little. I can live when them lower and closer so that I can see the real shoulder. Also, the hands are just silly. I'd love to see what Yamato could do with a 1/48 GBP! Quote
bsu legato Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 The more I handle this toy, the more convinced I am that the person responsible for approving this POS for production (Yes, you know who you are if you are reading this) should be taken out behind Yamato's office and be soundly flogged.While the overall sculpt is nice and the plastic used is good quality, the constantly falling off front groin peice and inadequate hip joint connection should never, ever have made it into production. These days, since the bar has been raised so high with the 1/48, this kind of sloppiness is just unacceptable. Ouch. I may skip this one after all. Quote
vfxraven19 Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 I also got the urge to buy the Armor Only kit at F&S. Only 2 vendors had the Armor Only (1 for $45 and the other for $60), and Treasure Island Sports had the 1J+Armor only. I just said to myself forget it, and wait it out for later... Ended up getting another Gundam FIX Figuration, #0019 RX-178 Super Gundam, the weekend before was #0014 EX-S Gundam Task Force Alpha. Geez, this things are awesome figures, but pricey. I will just wait for the VF-0... Quote
Golden Arms Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 Has anyone else tried to fit the gbp armor on any other valks besides the vf-1j and the super Vf-1s? THe reason I ask is because I bought two sets of the armor only, and I couldn't get the fastpack boosters to fit on the general release CF. Quote
eyesonme78 Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 I am regretting why i never get one myself sighs.............looks so damn cool with all the heaVY ARMOUR AND ARTILLERY......MANZ IT ROCKZ! Quote
buddhafabio Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 (edited) Has anyone else tried to fit the gbp armor on any other valks besides the vf-1j and the super Vf-1s? THe reason I ask is because I bought two sets of the armor only, and I couldn't get the fastpack boosters to fit on the general release CF. vf-1guy said he was able to put it on his vf-1a that is yellowing has valk exchange got his in yet??? Edited June 10, 2004 by buddhafabio Quote
VALKYRIE-EXCHANGE.COM Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 Has anyone else tried to fit the gbp armor on any other valks besides the vf-1j and the super Vf-1s? THe reason I ask is because I bought two sets of the armor only, and I couldn't get the fastpack boosters to fit on the general release CF. vf-1guy said he was able to put it on his vf-1a that is yellowing has valk exchange got his in yet??? My shipment is on the way...I have to verify ETA. -K Quote
VF-1Guy Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 Has anyone else tried to fit the gbp armor on any other valks besides the vf-1j and the super Vf-1s? THe reason I ask is because I bought two sets of the armor only, and I couldn't get the fastpack boosters to fit on the general release CF. vf-1guy said he was able to put it on his vf-1a that is yellowing has valk exchange got his in yet??? I had no problem putting it on my Hikaru 1A (the very first 1/60 to come out). I would imagine that if it fits the first 1A and the super 1J, then it probably fits all the single seaters. Quote
do not disturb Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 i tried on all the 1/60's i had out and it fit well on all of them. there are 2 reasons why the GBP won't fit on the 1D, VE and VT.... the obvious reason is the heatshield. the 2nd, is cause the chest plates on the 3 mentioned valks are actually thicker that the other valks. look at the thinkness of the chest plate on any valk and compare it to the 1D VE or VT and you'll see what i'm talking about. you can force it on...if you don't mind possibly breaking the little "catch tabs" on the chest armor. anyhow, no problem with slapping on the GBP any of the valks. Quote
RichterX Posted June 10, 2004 Posted June 10, 2004 I don't have any VF-1D or VT or VE so I couldn't try it, I guess some major modification of the chest plate would be needed. Quote
hevangel2 Posted June 12, 2004 Posted June 12, 2004 I just got my VF-1J GBP, can't wait to share the pictures with you guys. Here is the first one, a half naked VF-1J. Quote
hevangel2 Posted June 12, 2004 Posted June 12, 2004 (edited) The VF-1J finds his home. Edited June 12, 2004 by hevangel2 Quote
wolfx Posted June 12, 2004 Posted June 12, 2004 The VF-1J finds his home. GOod job. That's an awesome display setting btw. Quote
Golden Arms Posted June 12, 2004 Posted June 12, 2004 (edited) Gret pics hevangel2, I love your setup. I was finally able to get the GBP armor on my CF. I just required a little patience and tinkering with the vertical tail fins. Someone should post a few pics on how to properly attach that back piece that holds the fastpack boosters. I bought two gbp and I'd like to get possibly 2 more for some of my valks that are sitting in my closet. I noticed on the back of the box there is is text that mentions the vt-1, vf-1D and the VE-1. I probably states that the armor wont fit these valks. Edited June 12, 2004 by Golden Arms Quote
Otaru Ikari Posted June 12, 2004 Posted June 12, 2004 Here's some of mine on a VF-1A. Crappy cam Quote
Uxi Posted June 13, 2004 Posted June 13, 2004 These days, since the bar has been raised so high with the 1/48, this kind of sloppiness is just unacceptable. Eh... I see the bar at that level with the 1/48's backpack strength. At least this sounds like Banpresto tricks (nail polish, etc) can keep the armor on. Can't wait to get mine! Long live 1/60, w00t! Quote
Dangard Ace Posted June 13, 2004 Posted June 13, 2004 Here's some of mine on a VF-1A. Crappy cam Hey OI, let's see some pics of the peg. I Was S.K.U.D. on TBDX mentioned that you modified it using PVC pipes. Quote
Otaru Ikari Posted June 13, 2004 Posted June 13, 2004 Here's some of mine on a VF-1A.Crappy cam Hey OI, let's see some pics of the peg. I Was S.K.U.D. on TBDX mentioned that you modified it using PVC pipes. Did not use any additional pegs on that one. I just glued the side seam of the cockpit, the screw at the back was loose causing the pegs to be loose. Once the seam was tight the pegs are more manageable. Who's skud? Quote
Dangard Ace Posted June 13, 2004 Posted June 13, 2004 Here's some of mine on a VF-1A.Crappy cam Hey OI, let's see some pics of the peg. I Was S.K.U.D. on TBDX mentioned that you modified it using PVC pipes. Did not use any additional pegs on that one. I just glued the side seam of the cockpit, the screw at the back was loose causing the pegs to be loose. Once the seam was tight the pegs are more manageable. Who's skud? Some guy on ToyboxDX and he's posted up some of the same pictures you're using. They're talking about the 1/60GBP too. http://www.toyboxex.com/phorum/read.php?f=1&i=94610&t=94610 Quote
goldenboy_forever Posted June 13, 2004 Posted June 13, 2004 hi guys has any one tried to put the armour on while it is in gerwalk mode? I know all the piecies wont fit but im sure some will, just wonder if anyones has tried this? from Richard Quote
VF-1Guy Posted June 13, 2004 Posted June 13, 2004 Here's a picture of the armor on my Hikaru -1A. I modified the shoulder pods to fit directly onto the original shoulders. Here's a close-up of the mod. I attached a couple of layers of craft foam to the back of the shoulder knotch using double stick tape. Also, here's a picture of the 1/60 hands compared to the 1/48 hands. The 1/60 is actually larger (on the left)! Quote
Toonz Posted June 14, 2004 Posted June 14, 2004 nice mod! i shall do that too.... but what is craft foam? got pic? Quote
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