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Post by prostockjohn on Nov 4, 2011 16:10:42 GMT -5
I see Kitsir from time to time posting about the various vinyl and diecast robots he has restored and modified... So I get to wondering, should I try to restore a few aspects of my Popy GA and GB robots? Anyone else doing this, thought about it, etc? Matching the paints is an obvious issue... Discuss amongst yourselves ;D.
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Post by cybermuton on Nov 5, 2011 10:13:41 GMT -5
I've done a few real beaters in the past - an ST DaiBaron springs to mind.
I am not a perfection freak - if I were, then I wouldn't contemplate restoration, but equally, presumably I wouldn't actually own anything that needed to be restored.
I really only restore something for the fun and challenge. As per anything, a robot is only ever original once, so a restored version will always have that air of 'not quite right' about it; but on the other hand, if it's a choice between a busted, arms-broken-off, no-paint, oxidised metal, deteriorating wreck or a repainted and presentable robot, I say restore it. Especially as there's enjoyment in the process as well as the end result.
Fixing....restoring...rebuilding from donors....it's all good as long as it's not done to deceive.
O/T - do I know you from the HAMB?
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Nov 5, 2011 20:07:19 GMT -5
I know that tattoojack got a few of my robocon toys for cheap. I purchased a lot that had toys that appeared to be buried for years. There was one I needed and the price was right.
He restored the Yellow egg from robocon as well as Robocon himself.
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Post by prostockjohn on Nov 7, 2011 9:45:03 GMT -5
OT, yes I am on the HAMB and have an endless '51 Mercury custom project, and you?  I keep looking at a few of my figures, like the red painted chest parts of Voltes ST. I don't ever want to sell him but I wonder about doing a little restoring. |
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Post by cybermuton on Nov 8, 2011 16:20:38 GMT -5
I like the chase - took me years to get a chest V for my Volt, and no doubt I could have just bought a more complete example in the first place. But where's the fun in that?
I like older robots than pristine examples anyway, but when it crosses that line between patina and wreck, I say restore it.
I've seen your Merc BTW - looking good!
I'm on a '49 Ford F1. 'Finished' it last year - so how come I'm still working on it?
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Post by KingboyD on Nov 8, 2011 17:29:00 GMT -5
I'm STILL waiting for someone to do a repro part of the Voltes ST helmet/Crewzer.
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Post by prostockjohn on Nov 8, 2011 17:31:42 GMT -5
Yeah I am still finishing the door windows and grille on the Mercury, and then I have to do the interior. Do you have pics of your F1 on the HAMB?
It would be also cool if someone repopped a lot of the decals too. I see the jumbo guys are not shy about restoring their figures.
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Post by cybermuton on Nov 9, 2011 18:04:47 GMT -5
You can chop a Merc, you can print a decal!! I just wish I could get troop weapons and accessories.
Yeah - there's some pictures of my f1 under my tonyvan username on the hamb. It's from when it was first finished. It's been finished twice more sine then - not noticeably though!
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Post by corellianvette on Nov 13, 2011 3:04:13 GMT -5
I'm STILL waiting for someone to do a repro part of the Voltes ST helmet/Crewzer. I've got bunch of them. Not 100% happy with how they turned out, but I have them. |
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Post by KingboyD on Nov 13, 2011 16:40:00 GMT -5
I'm STILL waiting for someone to do a repro part of the Voltes ST helmet/Crewzer. I've got bunch of them. Not 100% happy with how they turned out, but I have them. Gonna have to get in touch with you then!! |
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Post by prostockjohn on Nov 13, 2011 17:43:22 GMT -5
Can we see a pic Albert?
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