Did something better, I actually used a then sheet of plastic to do that. Sadly even that didn't work, the teeth were stripped :( but it's okay I got divebombs guns holding up the wings for now. :)
Had the same issue with mine after doing the upgrade. My fix was to take a pencil eraser and place it under each wing - the same as you did with Divebomb's guns. The erasers are smaller, stay in place when moved and don't give such a high pitch to the wings. The wings look really cool but it was definitely a "D'oh!" moment when after the upgrade the wings would not support the weight.
Just got my encore version from UPS and was going to buy these to make it better and I saw this. I'm sorry about your Predaking. Good point is that all you have to do is buy a divebomb instead of the set but it's still BS that you even have to do that to say the least! I'm going to definitely pass now. Thanks.
Hey at least now we can both say we were test subjects of those wings eh? :) Sure, I was a bit irritated, but then I remembered I can always buy another Divebomb and replace the backpack. I have to say though I do like CrazyDevy's Black Wing replacements more than the original soft plastic ones
i always thought that minor modifications where always to be expected due to the fact that these 3rd party companies are basically garage kit bashers doing us a favor, as far as your $75 they are 14kt gold plated and limited you will get your money back and then some just wait a year, LONG LIVE CRAZYDEVY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS
@optibotimus Actually, CrazyDevy stated they were 14kt. gold plated sadly. It was listed that way on BBTS's site even before I ordered the wings. however, it has since then been changed. This may have been a misunderstanding on BBTS's part when listing them originally. but regardless it's been changed for sure. :)
I completely agree, sadly though I might as well get the rest of the parts. the wings and the head are probably the most expensive of the upgrades me thinks. I very much look forward to the new head and sword.
sorry dude looks like a bunch of garbage=>(
FrenzyandLazerbeak 7 months ago
stick a folded matchbook cover in the crack.
JamesStainsTF 1 year ago
@JamesStainsTF
Did something better, I actually used a then sheet of plastic to do that. Sadly even that didn't work, the teeth were stripped :( but it's okay I got divebombs guns holding up the wings for now. :)
gauge0001 1 year ago
thanks for talking about the weight of those wings. I was excited to get those, but now I'm thinking twice.
a1nall 1 year ago
@a1nall
Not a prob. they are heavy but I've been hearing the new reissue predaking doesn't have any issues so far.
gauge0001 1 year ago
push the wings up in the screw area, not the grove axle lol
fealmor 1 year ago
would bluetack under the wings hold it up (for display purposes)?
graystorm2008 1 year ago
Had the same issue with mine after doing the upgrade. My fix was to take a pencil eraser and place it under each wing - the same as you did with Divebomb's guns. The erasers are smaller, stay in place when moved and don't give such a high pitch to the wings. The wings look really cool but it was definitely a "D'oh!" moment when after the upgrade the wings would not support the weight.
Horrorkid78 1 year ago
Just got my encore version from UPS and was going to buy these to make it better and I saw this. I'm sorry about your Predaking. Good point is that all you have to do is buy a divebomb instead of the set but it's still BS that you even have to do that to say the least! I'm going to definitely pass now. Thanks.
Travisor 1 year ago
thats sucks dude!!!
tony77tony77 1 year ago
wow...that is utter crap! Sorry man :(
optibotimus 1 year ago
@optibotimus
Hey at least now we can both say we were test subjects of those wings eh? :) Sure, I was a bit irritated, but then I remembered I can always buy another Divebomb and replace the backpack. I have to say though I do like CrazyDevy's Black Wing replacements more than the original soft plastic ones
gauge0001 1 year ago
i always thought that minor modifications where always to be expected due to the fact that these 3rd party companies are basically garage kit bashers doing us a favor, as far as your $75 they are 14kt gold plated and limited you will get your money back and then some just wait a year, LONG LIVE CRAZYDEVY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS
neves78702 1 year ago
@neves78702 You're a liar. They are not actual gold plating. It's gold chrome. Not real gold.
optibotimus 1 year ago
@optibotimus Actually, CrazyDevy stated they were 14kt. gold plated sadly. It was listed that way on BBTS's site even before I ordered the wings. however, it has since then been changed. This may have been a misunderstanding on BBTS's part when listing them originally. but regardless it's been changed for sure. :)
gauge0001 1 year ago
The concept is good, execution is not. They should have made a full upgrade set for a good price and not again 5-6 sets each at a big price.
For you, I'd try to make a pair of wooden triangular wedges to help the wings be more upright.
Eucep 1 year ago
@Eucep
the wings are an easy fix. also I'm gonna try and find me an extra Divebomb backpack, so I can replace my damaged vintage one.
gauge0001 1 year ago
Wow, that sucks. I've always thought from the start that CD's stuff is crap.
This is just proving it more & more.
Overpriced junk IMO.
NemesisPredaking 1 year ago
@NemesisPredaking
I completely agree, sadly though I might as well get the rest of the parts. the wings and the head are probably the most expensive of the upgrades me thinks. I very much look forward to the new head and sword.
gauge0001 1 year ago
@dynomitis
I tried, but Pred is pouting because he has back pain even his new wings show his sadness. lol
gauge0001 1 year ago