Question(s) about SQ Lab heads

I'm a DD newbie and I was doing some DD research and I came across SQ Lab. I really like the SQ23 Tachibana head. I understand that the SQ Lab heads are made of resin, is that right? Does that create any problems with balance of the head on a DD body?

The SQ heads are a bit heavier, but not by enough to cause problems. The DD neck joints are strong enough to hold them up for sure--from my experience they work fine on the DDS, DDII/III, and DDdy, and even an older, weak-jointed MDD.

The only real problems with SQ is (imho)

1. no means to keep the headcap on - You have to use tape or something

2. almost no friction on the neck peg - again You have to secure it some other way.

 

And some are smaller than regular DD heads, so 8-9" wigs are quite big on them.

Thank you, Alphakitty and Kumi, for your responses!

 

Kumi, I saw a discussion on the board of the SQ lab heads being smaller and somewhat disproportionate to the DD body. I'm thinking it would be best to stick with a DD head rather than going with the SQ Lab head.

 

Thanks again!

Kumi, I saw a discussion on the board of the SQ lab heads being smaller and somewhat disproportionate to the DD body.

 

Don't believe that

 

Enchanted evening by Kumi 27, on Flickr

How would a person put a sqlab head on an obitsu 48cm body?

On Y!J You can buy Obitsu-to-DD neck adapter, with the neck-peg.

Or You can use the Obitsu neck adapter

Mimiwoo guide - http://blog.livedoor.jp/mimiwoo/archives/51569280.html

Our own topic - viewtopic.php?f=39&t=2546

The SQ Lab head is smaller but the size actually looks better in my opinion. It all depends on whether you are used to looking at DD or figures. For example, if you compare a Tony Taka DD (from the shining series) and a Tony Taka figure, you'll notice the head is a bit too big in the DD version. Having a slightly smaller head makes the body (LEGS!!!) looks longer and has a more elegant appearance. Also consider the body you'll be using (I use a normal M bust).

 

Based on the few wigs I've got, Miruya wigs feels too big on a SQ Lab head. Volks wigs fit but Crobi's 8-9 is a perfect fit.

Thanks Kumi

@Spindlewood, Feel free to check out any pics I have here of Tana. She's an SQ07 "Tsubaki" on a DDII normal skin body with an "M" bust, I've never had any problems with her proportions, head-to-body wise..

Her head is just a tad bit loose on her neck, but not so bad that she has posing problems.

The headcap issue is easily fixed with a few "bb" sized bits of eye putty or silicone earplugs. (whatever you may use for attaching your kiddos eyes in the head.)

Wigs... Same really, just a head cap will tighten up the fit...

 

Link! Here's a few other shots, including Maiko as a comparison for head size differences: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rattwerks-gallerie/

 

(Maiko is a Volks 02 "Mio" on a DDII)

Can the inside of these head be sanded due to mine needs alittle sanding. I'v noticed that the color don't not match the obitsu 48cm body that l have so l bought another DDS body.

Inside? Of course it can be sanded, since it's resin. With all needed precautions (mask etc.).

But what for, if I may ask?

Kumi the head is not smooth on the inside of the head and l want to fix some of these spots.

Well, the only part inside I can imagine, which may need sanding, are the eye-sockets, hence I'm curious.

The inside of the head isn't visible so I wouldn't care if it's not smooth enough