Skull Leader

My bad, I've been out of the loop for a while.

Not to mention time consuming, though I don't think any of us deny that properly hand-drawn and animated valkyries would be anything less than gorgeous (see: DYRL). The whole reason I threw in "computer animated" is because it is easier to design and animate a consistently detailed model so you don't run into things like screwed up paintjobs in certain animation frames, or suddenly sprouting a new weapon appendage, etc that lead to confusion. One of the biggest single gripes I had about SDFM over DYRL was the inconsistency of the animefriend-animated episodes. Everything looked under-detailed, out of proportion, the list goes on... By comparison, the episodes that Studio Nue took the time to do themselves (the aforementioned episode 18, or the first 2 episodes for example) where the characters and valkyries were beautifully drawn and consistently animated (well, moreso than their animefriend counterparts anyhow) are absolutely gorgeous animation. While I admit that computer animation takes some of the "warmness" (for lack of a better word) out of the whole process, it provides these results consistently, which is ultimately more desirable to me. Changing directions for a moment: Upon some reflection on the matter, I decided that if I had one reservation about my previous idea of an 08th MS Team-style story, It's the anime nation's propensity for changing details of the history with each retelling. It is the rare anime series that doesn't have it's continuity chopped to pieces when prequels or side stories are added to it

I remember back in the heyday of this bulletin board, Keith, Myself, and a few others used to regularly butt heads on this issue. Some of us (myself included... Exo might've been another, it's been years, so I can't remember) seemed to think it was a viable story option to tell, even if it seemed likely that it could come to no good end. Keith and a few others (Kawamori himself could be counted among this number too, as I recall... he showed little interest in persuing the idea) posited that that particular story arc was "done" and little more could be said. They rode off into the proverbial sunset and that was that. I'm still holding out hope for more of a Macross analog to the "08th MS Team" idea. That is to say, a SpaceWar I Story arc featuring an average joe squadron. Not the ultimate heroes of the war, but rather "the little guys" as it were. Properly computer-animated VF-1s would be the cats-ass, and there's plenty of story potential there. Just my two cents... back to ultra-lurker mode.

Honestly? I don't think he will now. My point is were being a real jackass to him and all he was trying to do was translate something for you guys. You're acting all upset because he's butted in on your turf or something. As far as I'm concerned, there's enough to go around. As for demanding thanks from EVERYONE? I don't think so. It sounds like you blow your own horn enough that I'm sure you have no issue getting praise when YOU think you deserve it. I don't praise douchebags. I'm done with this. It was people like you that drove me to be just a lurker around here to begin with... but then, if lording your translation skills around an internet bulletin board is the best you can get out of life, knock yourself out man.

He's a forum member with the exact same standing as you, thats who. As for what he deserves? Well, I didn't see YOU posting up the translated book... this discussion isn't about the chronicles, it's about the VF-1 techincal book.

yeah, well... acting like a know-it-all and determining for everyone else what is canon and what is not doesn't help your disposition either, slugger. Only two parties have the right to determine what is canon and what is not. Those are Shoji Kawamori and Big West.... and you, my little bottle of sunshine, are NEITHER. [edit:] Ok, to a lesser degree, Studio Nue has some say-so as well. The bottom line is this: People have brought this book to us because no one else saw the need to. It's perfect for fans in almost every way and covers details that any aircraft enthusiast would readily want to know about their favorite jet. WHO CARES if it's canon or not? Big West hasn't shown any interest in releasing an "official" guide to refute it, and no one's forcing you to buy the book. Project Phoenix has gone through the trouble of donating his time to go through and translate some of what this book says (for those of us who speak very little japanese and read a damned sight less of it). Instead of shooting the messenger like you have, Sketchley, you could at least thank him for donating his time. -Jeremy (who can't believe he logged in just to jump into an internet argument)

Umm, why?

"Right Now, the Tomcat does not currently come with a rag-top"

The mods have been at this for a while... I trust their judgement. (going back to lurking mode)

I'll drink to that. I've gotten a lot of mileage out of my DS, and 90% of it was from playing old-school SNES stuff.

Definately best experienced in subbed japanese. The american voice actors need to be lined up and shot.

I'm impressed. Can't wait to see more!

... you question the short skirt? NEVER question the short skirt

My local best buy had 3 60gb units on-shelf yesterday. They're getting more in sooner than they thought, evidently.

Yes, the Indian Air Force version of the Su-30. One of the few aircraft the USAF/USN respects enough to fear. Also, the only Su-37 in existence ceased being a 37 (it was converted back to Su-35 standards) before it crashed.

It's a rare moment when I agree with something Keith says, but this is one of those times. I don't see that there's really any need to tell any further story. If there were to be something else, I'd want it to be the end-all-be-all finale to leave Macross fans laying sweaty in bed smoking cigarettes (or so good your NEIGHBORS need a cigarette). I could be perfectly happy knowing nothing else macross related was going to be made though. It's made it's impact... it's had it's time in the sun, and bowing out while it's still on top of the game could very much be a good thing. I disagree on the concept of new blood being a bad thing for Macross though. Fresh ideas could be a very good thing for the series if they were employed in the proper way. "AU garbage" is hardly a guaranteed end-result from new writers.

Development began in the late 1970s. Maiden flight was in 1980 or 1981 I believe

They've already begun phasing them out. I spoke with a "stinkbug" pilot at Nellis this past weekend, he says they're looking at sending their last ones "to the hangar" (these won't be stored at Davis-Monthan, at least not outside) by the end of next year or early 2008. Those frames they've already retired this year (about 10 I think is what he said) will stay at Holloman as parts cows until the rest are retired.

This is already doccumented (in english, WITH pictures) in the "games" section of Macrossworld

Rumors are true. The Key West det of the VFC-12 "Fighting Omars" is standing up as their own squadron, VFC-111 "Sundowners". The sunburst on F-5 tails? I guess we'll see!

I picked up on the star-wars similarities pretty quickly (you forgot to mention the presence of a "cloud-city", lol) I agree though, it's not over done. I'm thoroughly enjoying this one so far... they even have the presence of mind to tell you when you're saving that it may be a bit before you get back to a free-roaming time again, which is good to save on a second slot (until you complete that section) LOL, to be fair, blitz-ball was one of the few things I actually enjoyed about FFX (you know it's bad when you play FFX more for the blitz ball than just about anything else)

yeah, the squadron is the VF-103 Jolly Rogers (Now VFA-103 since they converted to the Super Hornet). That picture was taken on their 2003 mediterranian cruise, I believe the two MiG-21s are croatian, but I cannot remember for certain.

give it a few years and all those regs will be reduced or withdrawn completely. A guy I know who was in VF-84 when they transitioned from F-4Ns to F-14s told me they had some restrictions in place about what they could and could not paint on also. An example of this was the fact that originally, all squadrons had to paint their jets control surfaces white... however by the time VF-84 transitioned, they were already starting to ease up on that (hence the all-black tails) he went on to say that by the very late 1970s, those regs were already being turned a blind eye to, which is, I believe why the white dissapeared from gull grey paintschemes all together. It happened again in the very early 1980s when they began to make the switch to low-visability paintschemes. There was a year or two in there where NO color-birds were allowed in the squadron, this was, of course eventually backed off of. I guess it's just a cycle!

... that's a good idea! Never thought about that one...

that is one huge mother#$cker....