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Why is every SDF-1 kit the DYRL version? Where is my Dadedalus and Prometheus?!!

Mine arrived yesterday, the kit looks great!

Maybe this was already answered somewhere, but why is every SDF-1 kit the DYRL version? where is my Daedalus?

Hopefully we can get the main hull hollowed out! :-)

For me, the "real" SDF-1 has the Prometheus and Daedalus attached. I've been wanting a version of that classic look for ages!

Are there are pics/reviews of this kit around? -John

The box arrived today, pics coming soon. But here's a quick sprue breakdown: Based on the sprue codes, its the wings of the VF-0D with a single seater nose. The munitions are from the VF-0A/B w/Ghost. So from a "limited edition" standpoint, the decals are the premium item. The squadron markings are from the "SLV-III Daedalus" More later.

Mine is shipping from HLJ as we speak. As soon as it arrives I'll post the box art some pics of the contents -John

I don't use a compressor, I have a 20 lb Co2 tank, and its the bomb. They usually work on tank-exchange plan (like propane), and last for ages. Whisper silent, don't need a moisture trap. Scuba tanks are another option. -John

I have the old 1/72 resin kit by Club-M, its pretty nice. It comes with FAST packs, rocket boosters, and a bunch of white metal parts to show open maintenance panels. But a Hasegawa level of detail kit would be sweet! -John

http://www.justplanestuff.net/index.jsp I have their 1/48 modern carrier deck. It even comes with photoetched tiedowns!

bump no really, let's at least move it.

Got mine today, the kit is beautiful. I'm already planning color schemes. BTW, thanks for the recycled packing material. I would rather have used newspaper than a bunch of evil styrofoam peanuts. Besides, now I know how celebrity moms adjust to their brand new lives! Thanks again guys! John

Awesome! Do you think you can post the instructions as a PDF?

Weird, I actually had a dream last night that involved the booster. It was a diorama with a missle-silo styled launch rail, with the valk w/booster sitting below ground level, pointed straight up. As a cutaway display that could pretty neat. Can you tell I'm looking forward to this? John

Looks nice, that's been on my "todo" list for a while, I was going to canabalize the Fujimi 1/72 tractor. For real world reference of carrier tractors, there is some great stuff at http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=4271 http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=6061 Depending on if you are shooting for "realism" or duplicating the sketches, it seems that for the most part the tractors don't have diamond plate, but get coated with the same non-skid "goop" as the carrier deck. John

Just keep in mind, painted cels don't talk. So in reality, all the animation is dubbed. Blame the translators. John

Given the wide angle nature of the sketch, and the fact that a 3/4 is all we have (or at least all I've seen), it seems like there is a lot of latitude as to what the nose looks like. It would look pretty cool with a VF-0 nose as well. John

Looks very nice! John

Well, the Japanese text references a 1:72 F/A-18D a couple times, so I assume that some of the extra stabilizers are from that. The wings are probably from another kit as well, just haven't figured out which one. John

Hey Monkey, Please add me to the list! jontom - 1 Thanks!