Rohby Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 Hey All, hopefully it's not too late but here's a recast for the 1/48 BP8. I have two options to choose from: 1. super hard resin, however I'm unable to match it's color to the original piece. Good for customs. Pics are at next posts. $7.00 pre-drilled 2. I was able to come close and sometimes I was even able to match the color of the original to the exact. However, this material is not as hard as the first but is slightly flexible. Still strong enough for the job. $5.00 pre-drilled The choice is your's. It all depends on what you plan to do with the piece. If you're gonna go for a custom, just go for the super hard one since you'll have to paint it anyways. If you need the piece to replace a broken one and have no intention for painting, just go for the second one. I've sent both types to "Neova" and maybe he can give us some feedback on both pieces. Reason why the first one is more expensive: simply because the material costs alot more and it's cure time is over 1 hour. Four times the length as the second one which will hog up mold time. The pic above has the super strong resin piece (left) and the original piece (right) Quote
Rohby Posted July 29, 2004 Author Posted July 29, 2004 (edited) And here's the pic to the second option. I'll take another pic of it next to the original for comparison tomorrow. Also, the holes on this piece hasn't been drilled but the one at the top has. Edited July 29, 2004 by Rohby Quote
rnurmin Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 Rohby: Wow, that is a pretty clean job on the recast Quote
DrClay Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 how do i order? where do i send money!?!? I want one of those $5 ones sooooo bad!!!! Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 how wll does it hold? W/fast packs? Will it break under pressure of the BAck packs? Have you tried FAST packs on with valk in fighter mode upside down? perhaps that is THEE ultimat test., I say try it 10 times, if it does not show any sign of breakage, we got the best BP8 till someone makes a diecast one~!! Quote
aaajin Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 I'd like to buy 4 of em...the $5-type. Just how in the hell ima gonna order them?....em...ehem-2...thanks, aaajin Quote
Neova Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 I have both pieces here with me. I didn't get a chance to stick it onto aValkyrie yet, but will do so this weekend with FPs. I flexed the hell out of the color matched versions using my fingers (thumb and index finger) trying to snap it but nothing happened. No stress marks either. It is flexible and forms its original shape fast. I like it cuz the flexing soaks up the stress and keeps it from breaking. The super hard one is what I recommend to everyone who does custom work. It is way harder and not as a brittle as the original. The only problem is the color but for customizers, who cares? Paint it! I need to get a bunch for myself. I will try to post pics if Rohby doesn't. Highly recommended! Quote
RosarioLuv Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 (edited) Wow, that's a really clean looking cast! That BP8 part looks so cool I almost want to buy one, and I don't even need one! Great job. BTW, how come in one pic the cast seems to be missing the "circle-bar-vernier" but the other pic has it. Did it just not show up because of the lighting? Edited July 29, 2004 by redemption Quote
do not disturb Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 well hes got my money for sure. i don't really need it but its good to have a few as a backup just in case. awesome work yet again rohby, can't wait til you get them ready to go! Quote
Godzilla Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 well hes got my money for sure. i don't really need it but its good to have a few as a backup just in case. awesome work yet again rohby, can't wait til you get them ready to go! Backups? That sounds like a plan. Quote
do not disturb Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 well hes got my money for sure. i don't really need it but its good to have a few as a backup just in case.  awesome work yet again rohby, can't wait til you get them ready to go! Backups? That sounds like a plan. especially you godzilla. i only got a handful of 1/48's left, you got a boat load and i'd imagine you'd want to pick up quite a few. i might even pick up another set of TV hands if rohby's still making them? Quote
1994cobra Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 (edited) I'll take 2 of the 5.00 color matched version. Let me know where and when to send payement.. You definately did a service to all your fellow MWer's. nice job! Edited July 29, 2004 by 1994cobra Quote
Rohby Posted July 29, 2004 Author Posted July 29, 2004 I forgot to mention, I'll be offering free shipping within the US. Just send me a PM if you're interested or you can post it here as well. For those of you who've already sent me a PM, I'll be getting back to you ASAP. Thanks again Quote
Ichiban Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 Looks great! I would like to be put down for 4 of the $5.00 type if you end making some quantity. I too, think it will be a good idea for a backup. Please post instructions on how to order (in the U.S.) and pay via the forum and/or contact info. Thanks....... Quote
Solscud007 Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 Oh yeah Rohby jsut send my BP8 with my FP armour to Alex. thanks Quote
Guppy Posted July 30, 2004 Posted July 30, 2004 I'll order one of the $5 off Neova if he's got any left.. I guess I'll have to buy something else from you while I'm at it Anthony! PS - Ichiban.. just curious. Why do you need 4? Please tell me you haven't broken the BP8 part 4 times! Quote
Ichiban Posted July 30, 2004 Posted July 30, 2004 I haven't broken one yet, knock knock on wood! Just getting them for insurance. I have many 1/48s. They have held up so far for several transformations. After saving and spending and conecrn over replacement parts, I thought it would be a good idea, since it does seem to be a stressed part. Quote
Neova Posted July 31, 2004 Posted July 31, 2004 I'll order one of the $5 off Neova if he's got any left.. I guess I'll have to buy something else from you while I'm at it Anthony! PS - Ichiban.. just curious. Why do you need 4? Please tell me you haven't broken the BP8 part 4 times! Guppy, I got both here and will send one out to you with your next purchase. I need to compile a list of HK MWers who needs this and will place the order. Just PM me and I'll workout the details with Rohby. Quote
aaajin Posted August 1, 2004 Posted August 1, 2004 ordered 4 from rohby . payment sent. check your paypal..n thanks man yours, aaajin Quote
Ichiban Posted August 3, 2004 Posted August 3, 2004 Rohby, Thanks for processing the order! Payment sent. Keep up the the great work and thanks for making such items for your fellow Macross fans. Quote
KingNor Posted August 4, 2004 Posted August 4, 2004 it's things like this that make MW a great comunity. Quote
Drad Posted August 4, 2004 Posted August 4, 2004 it's things like this that make MW a great comunity. Yeah. And me. Quote
1994cobra Posted August 7, 2004 Posted August 7, 2004 Rohby, Recieved my color matched versions this past week.. I am extremely pleased! Nice job. These things are almost carbon copies of the originals!!! And they even flex a little, so I dont think they will break as easily.. And they are definately strong enough to hold the armor! Nice job! Quote
do not disturb Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 i got my backpack hinges today, thanks rohby! well let me start witha small review, first off, the flexible version leaves you with nothing to worry about. ay! forget about it. the hardest part about installation is removing the steel pin(BP7)and putting it back. i was all worried about breaking it cause the damn pin is next to impossible to remove. it took a bit of effort to put it back but i didn't have many tools to work with, so for some of you folks, it might be a breeze. well after that it was pretty cut and dry, screw this back in, screw that back in. whole process took about 15 minutes....not bad, not bad at all. i gave it the standard torture test with the FP's and it definitely held up to the challenge. anyhow, i didn't actually have a broken BP8, i just did this to see if they were legit and indeed, they are legit. i didn't purchase the super stiff resin version but i'm pretty impressed with the strength and durability of the flexi-version. thanks again for the excellent work rohby, my valks will thank you one day....hopefully not too soon. Quote
Die, Alien Scum! Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 Hi, Rohby. I need some of your BP8 recasts, please. PM sent. Quote
Angel Leader Posted October 28, 2004 Posted October 28, 2004 Rohby, I sent you a PM because I badly need a new BP8 thanks. Quote
MRVALK Posted December 18, 2004 Posted December 18, 2004 (edited) hey all, I'm new here, and I broke my bp-8 piece accidentally, can I still get a recast from rob? And also, will the color be matched, or will I have to paint? Its for a 1st issue vf-1s. Thanks much. Edited December 18, 2004 by MRVALK Quote
Hurricane29 Posted December 18, 2004 Posted December 18, 2004 PM him, I think he still has a few, at least he did when I ordered one a little while back. Its great btw thanks Rohby! Quote
do not disturb Posted December 18, 2004 Posted December 18, 2004 hey all, I'm new here, and I broke my bp-8 piece accidentally, can I still get a recast from rob? And also, will the color be matched, or will I have to paint? Its for a 1st issue vf-1s. Thanks much. the flexi version is a really close match and pretty durable overall the super stiff version doesn't really match color-wise but is super-duper-strong. get one of each and you can't go wrong. Quote
ShadowTiger Posted June 11, 2005 Posted June 11, 2005 (edited) Sent you a PM Rohby-Do you still have any available? Because nobody has responded in ages Edited June 11, 2005 by ShadowTiger Quote
Osean Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 Anybody know if these are still available? I need one and I sent a pm to Rohby, but no response thus far. Anybody got an extra one to part with? Quote
MacPnoy74 Posted November 30, 2005 Posted November 30, 2005 Anybody know if these are still available? I need one and I sent a pm to Rohby, but no response thus far. Anybody got an extra one to part with? 347914[/snapback] I'm trying to find a recast too, please let me know as well! =) Does anyone know if HLJ can still source a BP8 from Yamato directly? That's where I got my first BP8 replacement part. Thanks in advance for any info... Quote
Osean Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 Nobody has an extra flexible one? I'm willing to pay more than what it initially costed. Quote
KiriK Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 i have recently fallen victim to this terrible tragedy of a broken BP8.... sigh.... anybody know if these are available??? Quote
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