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08-08-2013, 12:14 AM | #21 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NJ
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I knew the color would be slightly off going in. I havent attached them yet. I still have to clean the WHALE up. Mostly an update to let everyone know I got the order safe and sound. And show any would be buyers that there will be a slight color difference. The Originals will be locked up ,lol.
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05-19-2018, 04:31 PM | #22 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: May 2018
Location: The Netherlands
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Hi guys,
After months of searching and watching I gave up on the idea of finding original (affordable) vertical vanes. The latest Ebay deal is so absurdly expensive I decided to google and of course I found this thread. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gi-.../392042783634? Can you help me find this broken arrow seller who sells the repro vanes?! I assume he is member of this board?! Thanks a million !! |
05-19-2018, 07:47 PM | #23 |
Christian Soldier
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 6,245
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Hey man, I don’t want to say too much about this, but Here’s a thread:
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...rrow-toys.html
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09-08-2018, 07:50 AM | #24 |
endlesssummerofthedamned
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Midway, PA
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UGH... WHALE steering vanes are my current personal albatross. I've been trying to find some more solid reproduction vanes, but the only ones I can find on ebay run around $67 for a set (seller: bigbotorg). They claim to be very durable and went through several trial and error phases before finding something sturdy enough to work, but even so - that's just too steep a price for me. I know I've thrown this idea around before, and I have no idea what the costs for 3D printing is (though I'm certain it's far more affordable over production casting), but if someone would come out with reproduction sets of commonly broken or lost parts for vehicles like the WHALE, it would definitely fill a void of need in vintage collectors that don't care as much about original parts as they do about durability for play. I've seen some stuff here and there - Yetibrew on Shapeways has some nice re-designs of HISS canopies and turret guns that seem very affordable, but I haven't taken the plunge yet on those.
But just think of the possibilities: not only replacement parts, but upgrade kits too. More versatile defensive weaponry for your VAMPs or Stingers. Cargo doors, refueling booms or FLIR modules for your Tomahawk helicopters. Canopy hatches for your Persuaders or Maggots. And like what Wayward Goat Collectibles has planned for their upcoming MARV project with the Zombie and Apocalypse add-on kits, sets could be designed to outfit any vehicle for any alternative purpose or universe. I still think Hasbro really dropped the ball with the VAMP MkII - this vehicle was screaming for modular kits to be made for it, but aside from the slightly altered Ninja Cruiser version, we got nothing. I know we're entering what appears a golden age for third party crowdfunded action figures with Marauders and Boss Fight, and it's an exciting time, particularly since Hasbro has put Joe on hiatus. But I'm really, really hoping we get some vehicle love from the talented sculpters out there soon.
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09-11-2018, 09:24 PM | #25 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: MI
Posts: 21
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I just bought an "upgraded" machine gun for my Mobat from bigbotorg. Great customer service and great communication, in my view. The new machine gun fit perfectly and looks great on the tank. Just thought I'd add my two-cents here. ;)
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09-12-2018, 06:55 AM | #26 |
endlesssummerofthedamned
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Midway, PA
Posts: 3,773
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Thanks. I may commit at a later time - just too much money for me to spend right now
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09-12-2018, 08:10 AM | #27 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Arkansas
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I just checked out bigbotorg on ebay. Those custom steering vanes are nice! I like the contrast of the black and green. Unless you're just dead set on actual vintage parts, I think this is the route to go. The price seems kind of steep, but I don't know the cost of 3-D printing either. Same with that custom Flagg mast cap. $20 seems steep for a repro cap, but again, maybe I'm just ignorant of how much cost is involved in 3D printing.
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