Need Help on type a III/III-F/third model/new third model
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devoblue
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Although some may call it a New Type A III-F, its the same as c4u was selling 2 months ago as a New Type A-III. The spine on the middle of the edge is probably just there to add strength, and I doubt the one without the spine could be found (and as it would be weaker on the edges, you wouldn't want it). I have two of these cubes (with the spine) and they are amongst my favorites and have never popped. I got both of mine from c4u.
The New Type A-II / third model is a decent cube, but the edge inserts/anti-pop mechanism are a waste of time and won't stay in without gluing. I have two of those also, I don't use the edge tabs, and I have never had a pop. I got one from someone on ebay (where it was called third model) and one from c4u, where it was New A-II. I don't think c4u has these any more.
The New A-III is a better cube than the New A-II, but you need to be careful with the new A-III when removing an edge as it feels flimsy. No such problems with the new A-II.
JTW2007
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That's what I got from cube4you under the name of A (III-F), and the picture on C4Y matches. That's also what I've always known as a Type A Third Model.
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Konsta
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I think we both know that by now, but it's just what we're used to know that.
It's not our fault anyway, every place sells them with a different name.
if you are referring to the f model as the cube with new type a iii corners and f edges, then you are wrong because f-edges don't have spokes
new type a ii is soooo much better man
right, but in this thread http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12659, the dude argued that there is nothing "second model" about the new type a i, and there is nothing "third model" about the new type a ii. rather, it would make much more sense if new type a i was "first model", new type a ii was "second model" and new type a iii was "third model." in other words, c4u may have it wrong
that is the source of confusion because different people call it different things. that is why i think i only use the new type a i, ii, iii, iii ver.2 to aviod confusions
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why don't we just call it III-f from now on?? avoid the "model" and the "NEW/OLD" things
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UPDATE: Sorry to quote myself but I found out that I did indeed get a "bad one".
As the edge pieces are much weaker in this design, many people say that before popping out an edge piece, you should loosen one screw.
The center caps fit inside the centers and although there is a recess to pry them out, there are no tabs to put a fingernail under like there are on many of my cubes. Therefore it was VERY hard for me to get the center caps off.
When the cube arrived, I was anxious to assemble it so I didn't really look at the pieces and just put it together quickly. Getting the center caps off was a nuance so I just thought it would maybe get better with time...It didn't.
Finally yesterday, I got the center caps off so I could loosen one screw to dismantle it.
Looking carefully, I found a lot of molding defects. Edges were sharp and there was too much excess flash. I think the design is good but the manufacturing is cheap and quick.
After spending about 1 hour smoothing it and cutting flash with an exacto knife, it got a lot better.
Now it is not nearly as good as some of my other cubes, but it has potential.
that seems to be a prety common problem with new type a ii, iii, iv, and v. they just arent molded perfectly. but just keep on using it and it will get better... i think thats better than sanding because only the imperfections that cause you problems will be sanded out... ive screwed up sandjobs before. type a ii and iii both started off pretty rough for me, but both got a lot better.
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Still can't assemble mine, but if I ever do, I'll throw in my two cents.
JTW2007
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Came without screws or springs.
yockee
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Actually, the new type A 1 isn't made anymore, and are worth a LOT. Last I read, they were worth $64. You will not find the new A 1 anymore.
Dfgged
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:fp no real need to bump a year old thread is there?
ben1996123
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If you didnt make that post, this thread would be dead now and people would have ignored it.
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well, if i bump a thread about a very old competition right now, then people should thank me because it would've been dead and everyone would've ignored it?
