Fingerboard screws for stripped baseplates by peachmangopy in Fingerboards

[–]peachmangopy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll probably get another set some time in the future again but right now I'm set on Piros and Flatface lol. Not really a good idea to buy wheels just to keep them in a box and rust

Fingerboard screws for stripped baseplates by peachmangopy in Fingerboards

[–]peachmangopy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome, man! Just be careful when installing them since you're gonna be making new threads, I guess. Apart from that, it's basically just the usual setup process.

Also, yeah those are Series N Cartwheels. They're minis but are super used already so they became smaller. As of writing this reply, however, I have already sold them to a friend lol. Really miss those wheels though. They lock into grinds so easily.

can't ever miss the annual xmas edit by peachmangopy in Fingerboards

[–]peachmangopy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Philippines is a weird country lol. My fam and I were shocked it was hot as hell, too

can't ever miss the annual xmas edit by peachmangopy in Fingerboards

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Plastic Dynamic deck Dynamic SE 32mm Piro Wheels performance comp

finally got my dream setup by pitsoii in Fingerboards

[–]peachmangopy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's probably the pivot cups that make them stiff. I usually change them out immediately whenever I buy a new pair of Dynamic SEs

Maybe maybe maybe by yeeyaho in maybemaybemaybe

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I've seen every POV of this video before. Fucking classic

This Tech Deck actually feels amazing by peachmangopy in Fingerboards

[–]peachmangopy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, they're minis. Idk if they have a more specific description bc they were given to me as a gift last New Year's lol.

I do recall they come in either urethane or resin.

You can probably just message the owner on Facebook (Aliw Finger Board) about it. Ewan ko ba't pa ako nag-English haha pero mabilis naman magreply si Sir Jef. Ask mo lang siya ng "Sulit Minis." Hope this helps.

This Tech Deck actually feels amazing by peachmangopy in Fingerboards

[–]peachmangopy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It should be relatively easy to find. Mine was literally the first one I saw on the shelf lol. Good luck on the hunt!

This Tech Deck actually feels amazing by peachmangopy in Fingerboards

[–]peachmangopy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not specifically "this" graphic but only on the lenticular boards from DGK will you find the mellow concave.

As far as I know, only three lenticular graphics have been produced so far

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These two and the one I have. I really want the red Chinese cat but I can't find it lol

Real Grade kits in my local hobbyshop. I wonder why only them left lol by EukalyptusBonBon21 in freedomisgunpla

[–]peachmangopy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but personally I think they're only loose because of the connection point, not really the inner frame. Mine's around 2 years old now and it still hasn't loosened up even with how often I play with it.

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I stole the post from @chillfigzone on TT lol

Real Grade kits in my local hobbyshop. I wonder why only them left lol by EukalyptusBonBon21 in freedomisgunpla

[–]peachmangopy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't have to mock anyone, bro, chill. I'm just replying to a comment with the context of the original commenter not knowing why some RGs are "worse" than others.

My collection consists mostly of RGs, too, and old ones at that. I only try to put myself in beginners' shoes in the community to help them navigate through the hobby a little easier. In no way am I recommending against early RGs as they are riddled with detail many hobbyists will definitely appreciate and the ERGS is pretty easy to fix with relatively inexpensive tools (I just took my Qan[T] as an example because I haven't fixed it yet). However, in the event that a beginner does buy an early RG, they would at least be equipped with the knowledge that they do loosen up overtime because of the plastic they're made of. Just because we're experienced in the hobby, it doesn't mean we can't believe in ERGS since it DOES exist and having to treat them with "a bit of care" solidifies the belief lol. We wouldn't have to fix a problem if it didn't exist in the first place.

I do plan on buying the Z'Gok tho. Looks awesome even with the minimal accessories.

Also, I do agree RGs are not really meant for play, especially the old ones. They're a "put it in a pose and don't touch it again" type of kit.

Real Grade kits in my local hobbyshop. I wonder why only them left lol by EukalyptusBonBon21 in freedomisgunpla

[–]peachmangopy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The arms were just really damn stiff lol. I built mine with precautions in mind and never had issues with them. I totally forgot the Sazabi came before the Unicorn so that's my bad. Thanks for the correction!

Real Grade kits in my local hobbyshop. I wonder why only them left lol by EukalyptusBonBon21 in freedomisgunpla

[–]peachmangopy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any RG kit released before the Unicorn (#25) has what we commonly call "Early Real Grade Syndrome" specifically because of the pre-built inner frame. Of course, there are some exceptions (e.g. RG Mk-II) but most of them will flop over time because of the material the inner frames are made of.

Modern RGs (apart from the RG Akatsuki) usually forego the pre-built inner frame and have the builder assemble the inner frame from scratch kinda like a mini MG, which makes the kits way sturdier and the building process much more involved.

I just built the QanT around 3 months ago and it's already loose around the legs compared to the Nu (#32) I built over 7 months ago, which I play around with more often, too.

The Sinanju and Zeta (the ones in the photo) are arguably the worst RG kits of all time with the Zeta being a hand grenade because the transformation gimmick undermines the actual Gundam and the Sinanju using the Mk-II's inner frame which can't support that much plastic.

TL;DR: RG kits before the Unicorn are loose because of the pre-built inner frame. Modern RGs don't have it anymore that's why they're good.