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Post by mojacko on Jan 7, 2010 0:15:04 GMT -5
i was planning on getting the stand alone 1J also......
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Post by nikodiablo on Jan 7, 2010 6:07:41 GMT -5
From the news that I read in Macross World, the Max & Milia VF-1J is safe from the shoulder predicaments. There's a limited sale of Yamato 1/60 VF-1s, and I want to get a VF-1S DYRL Max. I read that this version is pretty safe from breakage. www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Maker1=YMT&MacroType=Toy&GenreCode=Sci&Dis=2Unfortunately, the stand alone VF-1J on sale is the cannon fodder one. |
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Post by mojacko on Jan 7, 2010 8:06:54 GMT -5
hmmmm 1j canon fodder.....interesting to customize to weathered hikaru 1j
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Jan 7, 2010 8:53:30 GMT -5
I just ordered the Weather VF-1S Max, and weathered VF-1J Ichijo, hope they are safe!
Actually anyone have a comparison photo of the good and bad joint part?
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Post by mojacko on Jan 7, 2010 19:55:53 GMT -5
I just ordered the Weather VF-1S Max, and weathered VF-1J Ichijo, hope they are safe! Actually anyone have a comparison photo of the good and bad joint part? goodluck bro and keep us posted here when it arrives.... |
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Post by locidm on Jan 7, 2010 21:02:47 GMT -5
Unfortunately, the stand alone VF-1J on sale is the cannon fodder one. that is very unfortunate. Guess that means I'll have to wait till Yamato to fix the issue before getting the GBP......well either that or finally getting a VF-1S and putting the armor on that instead. |
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Post by nikodiablo on Jan 7, 2010 21:07:30 GMT -5
I believe the difference between the bad shoulders and the good shoulders is on the type of pin that the factory installed on the product.
On valks with bad shoulders, "knurled" pins are used, which are believed to cause stress to the thin plastic joint piece, that gradually lead to cracks and breakages (sometimes, even out of the box).
The good shoulders use smooth pins, and so far, according to MW, there are no reported shoulder breakage to valks using smooth pins.
There are a lot of pictures in MW, unfortunately you have to register to view them.
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Post by mojacko on Jan 7, 2010 22:31:43 GMT -5
does yamato give replacement for this brocken shoulders issue???
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Post by nikodiablo on Jan 7, 2010 23:56:12 GMT -5
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Post by mojacko on Jan 8, 2010 1:06:01 GMT -5
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Post by nikodiablo on Jan 8, 2010 5:23:26 GMT -5
For the sake of the potential buyers, I'm going to list the valks type and colors that has been confirmed by MW crowds to have smooth shoulder joint pins which have not shown signs of stress or breakage (does not mean that they won't in the future, tho...):
VF-1A Cannon Fodder
DYRL VF-1A Kakizaki
DYRL VF-1S Max
DYRL VF-1S Hikaru Plus
DYRL VF-1S Roy Plus
Low Vis. VF-1S Roy
VE-1
VF-1A TV Max
VF-1J Hikaru Weathered
VF-1D (I presume that would include the Virgin Road version)
...Which means that possibly, every other versions have some sort of shoulder problems.
Well, call me crazy, but I'm going to push my luck and order the DYRL VF-1S Max from HLJ's sale... I hope I don't get a lemon.
EDIT:
Rats! The DYRL VF-1S Max is not on sale anymore! Went with VF-1A Max TV version instead...
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Post by locidm on Jan 8, 2010 13:54:16 GMT -5
I checked my DYRL VF-1A Hikaru with fast pack and both shoulders are fine with no stress mark. I think those are smooth pins that are in there, but not sure. I wonder if it's because it's a later release batch or if it's a case by case thing.
Thanks for compiling the list Niko.
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Jan 8, 2010 14:27:30 GMT -5
my VF-1S Maximilian Jenius Weathered showed up today, I will check it and the Weathered WF-1J Ichijo tonight.
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Post by mojacko on Jan 8, 2010 19:39:06 GMT -5
great i hope it doesnt have the shoulder issues...but if have...please post pix of those damaged/crack shoulders
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Post by ancer on Jan 8, 2010 20:39:07 GMT -5
I checked my valks and only the VF1S roy w/fast
pack has the cracked shoulder . I got it months ago
when it was 1st released .
I checked the vt1 ve1 vf1d and Vf1j mass pro
and think they all have the smooth pin
only b/c none them have any damage.
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Jan 10, 2010 20:35:28 GMT -5
Ok I can not tell if mine are good or bad. The pin looks smooth, but prior to breaking can you really confirm that? Also there seems to be some stress marks on one side, but it could just be the weathering paint application. Any tips on how to confirm the join used?
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Post by nikodiablo on Jan 11, 2010 5:49:14 GMT -5
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Jan 11, 2010 9:14:41 GMT -5
Oh that is a BIG relief!!! Hope mine are the same, they cost way too much to have a broken arm.
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Post by mojacko on Jan 11, 2010 10:13:59 GMT -5
they cost way too much to have a broken arm. precisely why im having 2nd thoughts buying this.....BTW are we already OFF topic? ;D |
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Post by nikodiablo on Jan 12, 2010 5:56:24 GMT -5
We are... and I'm responsible for hijacking the thread ;D!
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