Cleaning a 1:1 Veteran Combat T-800

[turtle]

James,

Sorry to hear that you are having so much difficulties with the 1:1 endo. I was hoping that I was the only unlucky soul dealing with this piece. Hopefully the 3rd time will be a charm (if Sideshow is willing to work with your LCS). On my 1st endo, I had the same issue with the eyes. After some thorough troubleshooting with a voltmeter, I found a broken connection at the knee joint. I basically tested all the connecting points starting at the base and working on up.

The damages were intentional, as least that was what I was told. The degree of damage applied to each starburst was left up to the person painting the piece. The crack, on the other hand, is just terrible. Was it sent to you that way or was it caused by installation as a result of fitment issues? My 2nd replacement piece had fitmen issues and a chuck of the polystone actually broken off after installation. The trick, advised by Sideshow, is to pull the left leg up half way out when installing the hip and right leg. It worked really good and made the installation a breeze on my 3rd endo.

Update us on the situation. Hopefully you will not have to return this for a refund.

 

[tnaig001]

James,

Sorry to hear that you are having so much difficulties with the 1:1 endo. I was hoping that I was the only unlucky soul dealing with this piece. Hopefully the 3rd time will be a charm (if Sideshow is willing to work with your LCS). On my 1st endo, I had the same issue with the eyes. After some thorough troubleshooting with a voltmeter, I found a broken connection at the knee joint. I basically tested all the connecting points starting at the base and working on up.

The damages were intentional, as least that was what I was told. The degree of damage applied to each starburst was left up to the person painting the piece. The crack, on the other hand, is just terrible. Was it sent to you that way or was it caused by installation as a result of fitment issues? My 2nd replacement piece had fitmen issues and a chuck of the polystone actually broken off after installation. The trick, advised by Sideshow, is to pull the left leg up half way out when installing the hip and right leg. It worked really good and made the installation a breeze on my 3rd endo.

Update us on the situation. Hopefully you will not have to return this for a refund.

yep, i know what you mean. installation the second time round was definitely less of the pain than the first. experience is a great teacher.

I'm really not sure whether the crack was before or due to fitment issues.

i did tell my LCS the moment i noticed it but they told me to go ahead to assemble it.


I'm not in possession of a voltmeter so i'm not sure where the current dies. I'm just going to leave it to the LCS to do the trouble shooting here on out. I think its gotten a little beyond me.


that plus its not everyday i can abduct a friend to help me put together and take it apart.


I guess we can call this the endo tribulations. only those who can endure are worthy of one

 

[FelMar]

Hey James..

I'm bummed that the eyes are not lighting up and that theres a crack near the knee
I'm really sorry man...I hope the situation will be handled well for you and the end result will be satisfaction all around.

I had the same issue with my eyes not lighting up either..actually for the both the 1:1 and the 1:2 versions. I cleaned all the contacts, etc. and the eyes finally lit up..but then sometimes wouldn't light up the next time I turned them on...so sometimes I just have to slightly move the endo and they turn on...its a QC issue that should be thoroughly checked by Sideshow before they are shipped out!

Please do keep us posted !

 

[tnaig001]

Hey James..

I'm bummed that the eyes are not lighting up and that theres a crack near the knee
I'm really sorry man...I hope the situation will be handled well for you and the end result will be satisfaction all around.

I had the same issue with my eyes not lighting up either..actually for the both the 1:1 and the 1:2 versions. I cleaned all the contacts, etc. and the eyes finally lit up..but then sometimes wouldn't light up the next time I turned them on...so sometimes I just have to slightly move the endo and they turn on...its a QC issue that should be thoroughly checked by Sideshow before they are shipped out!

Please do keep us posted !

Latest update is there will be another hip that will be sent to replace this one and the owner of the LCS and her assistant will be coming down personally to fix it up when it arrives. :chew

well, at least no more back breaking lifts for me

Lifting the torso is really a work out. Don't even start about removing the hips several times to get a proper fit on the legs

 

[Balsquat]

Goodluck tnaig. You have much more patience then I ever would. They should provide a new endo AND let you keep the damaged one for all your troubles.

 

[tnaig001]

Goodluck tnaig. You have much more patience then I ever would. They should provide a new endo AND let you keep the damaged one for all your troubles.

thanks m8. at least i dun have to worry about customs and duties and all that.

Having got this through a retailer helps lessen the angst somewhat. i can only imagine what vadernator and turtle went through.

 

[llarch]

Just placed my waitlist order for the 1:1 T-800, what are the odds I'll actually get it?

If/when I get it, I plan on doing the big cleaning project, I will post pics, etc.

 

[EndIessRAlN]

I think everyone will eventually clean it if not just a little then the whole thing. I really don't like the stardusts especially on the skull.

 

[tnaig001]

I think everyone will eventually clean it if not just a little then the whole thing. I really don't like the stardusts especially on the skull.

It actually looks ok in person. the 1:1 statue really has enough presence that the starburst doesn't look out of place

 

[tnaig001]

ok latest update. SS doesn't have another replacement statue to send.

I can either a) return the statue and let my LCS destroy it and get a refund or b) keep it and get a partial discount.

Just a summary, there is a hairline crack on one knee and the eyes don't light up.


what say you all?

 

[llarch]

I say keep it and go for the discount.

From the time the waitlist is placed, anyone know typically how long before it converts to an order?

 

[Toni Plutonij]

I'd have to hear what would be the amount of discount..

But I'm pretty sure I'd keep it....I really wouldn't have a heart to return it.

 

[Patton]

yea i sold my Cinemaquette T-800 which had a leg piston broke with the intention of buying a new one but have never found one to my price since i have regreted it to this day i say keep him...

 

[tnaig001]

ok guys. i went and bought a voltage tester and took the endo apart.

Good news is the power goes all the way to the hips.

Bad news, the eyes are still not working. i cleaned the contacts thrice, but no cigar.

I've boxed the endo and will return him. i can live with the crack, but i can't live without the eyes

 

[Matt13]

So sorry to hear that James, hopefully you can find alot of new stuff to fill the void!

 

[tnaig001]

So sorry to hear that James, hopefully you can find alot of new stuff to fill the void!

yeah, its quite a bummer. i actually miss it now that its back in the box. anyhow, i'm supposed to give my reply on monday so i have a night to sleep it over and see how bad the withdrawl effect gets.

 

[tnaig001]

I say keep it and go for the discount.

From the time the waitlist is placed, anyone know typically how long before it converts to an order?

from what i know, there are no longer in production anymore, which is why SS says they can't send a replacement

however, it never hurt anyone to hold on to some hope their waitlist will convert.

 

[Matt13]

Put a blanket over the boxes, hide them from view!

 

[The Hybrid]

My god a life size T-800 jesus that musta cost a lot.

 

[Yautja]

Amazing job Felmar, looking like new!