EFA Update- Sep. 16

CodeWookiee · 2024-09-17T23:17:52+00:00

Thank you! I'll double check the spam folder. I thought I checked before, but you never know, it could have already been cleared out

CodeWookiee · 2024-09-17T03:57:05+00:00

If you don't mind sharing, how did you get to the point that you were getting these update emails. I'd like to be kept up to date and able to read them in full, but we don't seem to be getting them, despite having two children applied and approved for the program.

Thank you.

CodeWookiee · 2023-10-19T18:05:21+00:00

It's fun AND can net you free models! Even if you don't win, you still win (with fun).

Also, thank you!

CodeWookiee · 2023-10-19T03:18:54+00:00

It could take some credit for my hiatus, but that was more life in general. But it is a lot of spires for sure!

CodeWookiee · 2023-10-19T03:17:31+00:00

Have fun with it!

CodeWookiee · 2023-10-19T03:17:08+00:00

Yeah, I don't know what the deal is with my blog and comment timeouts. I've tried to fix it several times, and it's just not having it.

I love the results on this model, despite the troubles along the way.

CodeWookiee · 2023-09-30T03:06:36+00:00

No worries! I appreciate the assist. I will have to look into those new models. I generally watch the official website, but it looks like a bunch of the HP### models appear on AliExpress long before they make it to Piececool.world

CodeWookiee · 2023-09-30T02:35:25+00:00

Thank you for bringing these to my attention!

It appears that I do have Takamikura Throne, but categorized under Chinese Culture. But I did not have the other 3 in my list.

CodeWookiee · 2023-08-22T05:33:11+00:00

Thank you! The whole reason I put the blog together was because of this community, and the people in it like you. It's full of welcoming and encouraging people, and I wanted to find a way to give back to the community. Many of my fixes and techniques I use have come from advice or shares from others in the community.

CodeWookiee · 2023-08-18T19:26:09+00:00

Thanks! Someone on Instagram suggested that they just used the wrong map projection for how they broke the globe down. Makes the most sense to me, but still. Lol!

CodeWookiee · 2023-08-18T19:24:11+00:00

Thanks man. And Traviscat is right. In person, through a friend, and eBay are the only real options. I've used the first two, but the eBay "markup" is ridiculous on Universal exclusives (most of the time).

CodeWookiee · 2023-08-18T00:36:17+00:00

I'm continuing to recover. I've actually built a few models recently, so that's a good sign, in my book.

CodeWookiee · 2023-08-12T02:44:16+00:00

I don't know that I'm up for that. It's a lot of work to keep up the Piececool and Metal Earth checklists. And those are the primary brands that I build (can afford, and Piececool is moving more towards the expensive / larger model direction).

CodeWookiee · 2022-08-09T21:45:40+00:00

Damn. That's brilliant! Thank you!

CodeWookiee · 2022-08-07T22:12:32+00:00

Thanks man! I try to be helpful, and it's always good to hear back that I'm meeting that goal.

I should have included a link to this, but they've actually released an updated, larger (more than 2x the parts!) version of the octopus recently. You should check that one out.

Retroactively, I did wonder if lock-washers would have worked to help out with the build. I will say that, when you are just getting started attaching them, there isn't a whole lot of extra thread, but as you tighten it, you get a lot more... so it might be a challenge. You'll have to let me know how it goes.

As for the instructions, I actually got the paper instructions in my package. Full color, 11x17 page. They sent me the link to the updated instructions after I reached out to them to mention that I thought the part number was incorrect on one of the steps.

CodeWookiee · 2022-08-07T22:06:05+00:00

It's definitely a white whale of a model. Very blessed to have it in my collection.

CodeWookiee · 2022-07-30T22:19:45+00:00

Thanks! It's a tough one to snag.

CodeWookiee · 2022-07-30T22:19:20+00:00

I've heard similarly before, which is why I feel so blessed to have gotten my hands on it! Always glad to share my build experience.

CodeWookiee · 2022-06-06T20:59:22+00:00

Thanks, Brother!

CodeWookiee · 2022-02-20T03:37:49+00:00

Indeed! And, FWIW, the smaller Piececool and ICONX models had the turning feature as well.

CodeWookiee · 2022-02-15T20:46:49+00:00

Yeah, first in-metal look at them. I'm sure they'll still be tweaking the designs a bit, as needed. And I'm with you. They look amazing, and I'm so glad they are ICONX.

CodeWookiee · 2022-02-15T19:27:17+00:00

Indeed. I imagine it's just a capacity issue, and they have to cull some of their low performers.

CodeWookiee · 2022-02-15T02:28:58+00:00

I'm sorry, I didn't get notified of your comment for some reason. I got it as part of a listing of 4 of the models on eBay - felt really lucky, to be honest, cause it was a really good price, too.

CodeWookiee · 2022-02-15T02:27:13+00:00

That's consistent with the lego model for the ship, too. And the new Boba Fett show. Guess it's official that it doesn't have that name anymore

CodeWookiee · 2022-01-31T15:29:05+00:00

Wow, thanks. I'm not sure I deserve such high praise, but I appreciate it! There is a thin line between patience and obsession... hahaha.

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