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On a side note; the F-111 had been originally developed as a joint-fighter between the Navy and the Air Force, but displayed poor performance specs in tests. Grumman had been working with General Dymanics on the naval version, but when the program as a whole was becoming a problem, Grumman began doing improvement studies into what a naval fighter would require and possible alternatives. in 1966, the Navy awarded Grumman a contract to do studies into an advanced fighter design. That design would later go on to become the F-14 Tomcat (Named after Vice Admiral Thomas Connoly, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare). So, the F-111 and the F-14 do have some commonality, but are different aircraft.
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I'd like to see a TV SDF-1, to be honest...
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In the military, I think they call it a "target". Really like how this is coming out MT! I think the hose definitely adds authenticity to it, as some Type of electrical/ datafeed link between the launched and the turret. The one thing I would recommend is maybe some kind of rangefinder sensor thingy on the missile launcher, but maybe you already have one on the turret. Overall, I'm very curious to see how this diorama comes together!
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I visit these regularly, as well as the models.
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@arbit my suggestion: no dancing hamsters.
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I think maybe Hasegawa should try a transforming kit at some point. jmo, make of it what you will.
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I meant using that X-wing and the same-scale tie fighter...
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Thanks guys; still depressed about not scoring an SDF-1 and the other stuff, but ce la vie I suppose. (la vie) *ducks* Now the next challenge: how to build a Death Star Trench Run diorama that isn't the size of a small room...
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update: Starting the smaller one (although I worry it may be a tad too small). I may do a third and just mail all three at this rate. Just want to get this right.
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Well... I guess we're going to start 2022 a little early here- I used High-Density Polystyrene (HDPS) that I culled from an old printer,to make the new wing attachment roots; thwe For the main joint, I got a piece of PVC tube and measured and cut it to the length of the entire joint (back interior wall to front interior wall). I then cut it in half and glued each half to a staggered set of wing roots: The main pin is a hardwood dowel; this was chosen so that instead of splitting the tube (a real possibility, due to the fact that I had to cut slots in either side to accept the wing roots), it would compress instead: Testing of the new pivot in "X" formation: Testing of the new piece in both deployed and closed positions (sorry about the washed-out lighting): I then cut slots into the rear of the wing roots to properly mount the s-foils; I had to cut a sizeable chunk out of the area where the wing originally mounted and replace it with a better plastic: Finally, finished: The wings cant inward and downward slightly; that was unavoidable, given the work I had to do. The softness of the plastic determined for me that I had to male a few concessions in order to preserve the structural integrity of the craft as a whole. But, at least it's together now, and I'm sure the filming models weren't 100 percent perfect either! Now: to get Darth's TIE X1 Advanced, and make a diorama... Stay tuned.
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Agreed.
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UPDATE: basic shaping finished- As soon as I refine the edges, I'll start the detail engraving. Then I'll work up the slightly smaller one. Stay tuned...
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Thanks; incoming PM for you with added details (realized I didn't want to say too much on the open boards).
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Okay, got some work done: It's upside-down right now, but I just have to cut the other end to shape and sand it. Stay tuned.
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Had a power outage tonight...hope to have progress tomorrow. Sorry.
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Thanks! I'll use these to start... I should have something to show you later tonight.
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Okay... let me see what I can do...
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Let me take a look and see if I can do anything.... If possible, could you photograph the other leg cover detached, so I could get the tolerances on it?
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As I was reading your reply, I was imagining CBS?Viacom trying to continue Discovery via a hand-puppet show with them using a cardboard box as a stage and a flimsy paper Discovery ship.
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Well, cancellation would be a great help there...
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At 24 years of age what did you accomplish.
pengbuzz replied to nightmareB4macross's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
The same thing as now...not a damn thing. -
Yeah...trying to resolve that issue as we speak. Not doing too well today; lost an auction for a 1/3000 SDF-1 (rather not go into it), and found out that we need the back struts changed on our car. Then, been having PC issues tonight (on top of everything else). The other day I downloaded a program that then got nasty when I had to to delete it, and I got several BSoD's and... Tell everyone what: never mind. I'm tired of trying. See you folks in 2022... if I have any sanity left.
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Convertors Transforming Toy Line (Select)
pengbuzz replied to fifbeat's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
It is: there is a great site for all of the Convertors: http://www.the-liberator.net/site-files/robot-toys/convertors-select-index.htm As for the flexibots, here's link to pics of all of them (including the eagle): http://www.the-liberator.net/site-files/robot-toys/convertors-select-flexibots.htm -
While Macross Plus is an interesting story that I found captivating (I really like the soundtrack, parts 1 and 2), I admit that most of the main characters seem to come across as likable or even relatable. Isamu was an all-out meathead who had the emotional intellect of an avocado, Guld was just plain creepy and a bit disturbing. In Myung's case, I'm willing to give her some leeway, as she's repressing a few hundred tons of emotions and some nasty memories. But that said, my take on the rest of them (my opinion only; your mileage will most likely differ, and probably get more MPG to the gallon to boot!): General Gomez: Creepy old general who "overlooks" incidents that nearly killed a pilot, all for the sake of expediency. Col. Millard Johnson: duplicitous creep, willing to cover up the near-mortal rivalry of two pilots ( in apparent collaboration with Gen. Gomez), just to beat out UN SPACY's unmanned fighter. Jan Neumann: snarky genius kid who never demonstrates any redeeming qualities. Lucy (definitely not in the sky, especially with any diamonds): Bitchy, shrieking and mouthy. States the obvious at times and ant others, is little more than wallpaper. Raymond Marley: typical "producer" type who is self-absorbed and utterly clueless. Marge Gueldoa: Let's face it- we all cheered when this jackass took a long walk off a short Macross. About the only two characters who seemed any sort of likeable to me were Kate and Morgan Masseau (black woman with short curly hair and her husband).
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UPDATE: not much. I'll post as soon as I have progress on anything. Right now, may have to pack up stuff, as our landlord decided to tell us only now that she's selling the building. And I JUST got my displays situated after 2 1/2 years. 😠Grrrr....
