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I am curious about the current condition on the F-35 JSF program, last I read in this forum, there had been some issues with it about being too big, or too heavy for its role. I think the idea of the JSF is nice and the marine version having V/STOL is rather impressive for the fighter...I like the look of it, being similar to the F/A-22. Twich

yeah, that is really my delimma...I dont want a heavy, honking weapon...I owned a HK-91 clone, and I carried around, what I would call a full battle pack...9 20-rd mags filled with 7.62x51 and a glock 21 with its 3-10 rd clips and extra ammo in a butt pack, i also carried a hatchet, 2 knives(Cold Steel-Recon tanto(7inch blade), Master Hunter(5 inch blade) sleeping bag, poncho, 2 full canteens and food in the regular pack....and it wasnt the new system either that has the weight bearing vests, this was the H Harness and pistol belt. I like the penetration and power of the 7.62 round, but the weight makes it taxing to say the least....I like the idea of a SMG, because of weight, but want better penetration and stopping power....so I dont know. I liked the idea of the Civilian FN P-90, but I am not sure about that based on expense of the ammo, and the possible contraversy. Question....do they make high capacity clips for the HK USC? I remember going to a gun shop around here and the guy told me that it takes standard HK USP .45 clips...I was wondering if perhaps they made a 20 or 30 rd after market clip, or does it, like the HK SL8-1 have nubs that make it so that you can only have a special, factory clip in the mag-well? Thanks, twich

So what are your guys thoughts on the HK SL8-1 and the HK USC? Do they make an after market magazine for the SL8-1 that allows for greater than a 10-shot capacity? I really like the look and ergonomics of the rifle, but I also like the SA-58 from DSArms I like the price tag as well, and the fact that it comes with the 20 rd mag and the extra mags are quite cheap. Now, the thing that would be great would be a G36 Semi-Auto only...or a civilian model...but I dont suppose that there will be one any time soon. Let me know what you guys think, as I am looking to purchase a rifle in the summer time, and want to know the best bang for my buck, so to speak. Thanks Twich DS Arms

Is that a resin kit or something...it looks neato! Twich

Most likely part of the sensor package.....I doubt that there is anything on the YF/VF-19 that does not have some sort of purpose, and being that it is on the head, I would say that it is part of the sensor package, because the hybrid sensors on the nose are covered. Twich

All I ask is that I get at least 1 freakin toy from Macross Zero. I would prefer a whole range of Macross Zero Mech, but I will take what I can get. Twich PS-Thanks for the update and scan Graham!

The machine guns on the SV-51 are located on the legs, by the air intakes, or on the hips in battroid. Twich

So, that begs one to ask the question....How many different versions of the VF-22 are there? If there is a "C" version, what makes it different from the "S" version? My head hurts now. twich

Well, I dont know about the rest of you guys, but I am still excited about the release of the 1/100 VF-0S from Yamato.....I dont think the toy is that bad and it is something from Macross Zero, I think we should at least be happy with that, but I am sure that we would all like more. Thanks for the news, at least it is something.. Twich

Wow, very impressive works gentlemen, I look forward to line art type pictures of all of your designs, keep up the good work. Twich

I bought the 5 in one DVD....I dont know, my PS2 wont play it at all, I just keep getting Read Disk Errors, which isnt unusual for PS2, but any other disk I put into it works just fine...so I used my XBox, which plays the DVD, but the video quality is horrible in some spots, like most of the CGI effects turn really "liney" for lack of a better word....and then eps 4 is really choppy and it wont even play ep 5 yet..I dont know, i think I maybe got a defective disk or something. Subs are pretty sub-par, in line with most of the FX subs that I got from their Macross 7 collection. Twich

me too

Wow, that is a pretty sweet custom....did someone do a custom to make it transformable? It looks like the same model, but can swtich from Fighter to Gerwalk mode. That is really nice regardless...Thanks for the pictures, with that I can really see the transformation, although i think now it has to be one of the coolest designs that Kawamori has come up with...too bad it is Anti-UN...LOL Twich

Yellowlightman and Exo, there are others here that agree with your thoughts. I have been a part of this board for quite a while, but I rarely post....the reason being is because of people just like Duke Togo, who seem to enjoy striking out against that which they do not like or share the same opinion. I always enjoyed the rare gifts that were Nanashi's posts, but now I guess we shall be deprived of them....Thanks! Also, take a look at his site now, it is just a picture, no more links to anything, so I guess that we can say goodbye to that reference for Macross material...now how much of a stretch is it to assume that one day DT might do the same to Egan Loo? Then we would not have anything. I just think that maybe we all should be thankful for what Macross we have and not whine and bitch about those who bring it to us. Twich

sounds cool to me, I dont know why, but anything in DTS is gold to me. Twich

Thanks for the pictures, that helps a bit, and yes, just like the VF-19, there is anime magic involved. Twich

Okay, I have done a search on the forums to see if this was brought up before, but I did not find anything..... So, here it is....How does the SV-51 transform? I have looked at the Macross Zero OVA, but the action is too quick and is usually obscured by the wings "Flapping" So, where are the arms stowed? on some of the model convesions, I have seen winglets or stabs on the arms, on others, I have not...what is correct? The two vertical stabs that are on ther rear and dont appear to be on the legs. I have also heard reference by Graham and others of "Line-Art" Can someone post some pictures of this line art and the transformation sequence....damn, if only we had Macross Zero Design Works to reference.... Twich

Wow, that last one was sweet! Can you do anymore of the Macross Zero mechs in Battroid? Isa that CG? Or is it from a model? I really like it, keep up the good work man, this is awesome! Twich

I think that we are led to believe that his is the only one, if you remember from the Mini, all of the Mk7's were destroyed by the cylon control Voodoo ray, but since Apollo was flying his fathers restored Mk2, his was still in the ship. Also, like in Macross, I think it is different so that you can see who is who, Apollo is the main type character, so his ship is different from all the rest so he stands out. Maybe this sounds naive, but does anyone else see the parallels between Galactica and Macross? Lone Ship/Fleet against an unexhaustable enemy, basically they are/become the only humans left alive, They are fighting for their lives on a daily basis. I dont know, maybe I am reaching, but that is what I think. Twich

Color me weird, but I think most if not all of the valkyries that are in Macross are awesome, and I would want with all my being to have toys of all the Macross mecha. Especially the VF-0S/D/A SV-51 DD/Nora Type and the VF-4G...now if I was rich, I would wish for perfect transformation 1/48 versions of all of these toys....but I would be happy with anything right now. Twich

Alright I have a question, my cockpit is stuck in the down position, What is a good way to get it back up? I dont want to break anything and I am displaying it in Gerwalk mode...so any helpful suggestions would be great. thanks Twich

Muechendising, Muechendising, where the real money from the movie is made.....Spaceballs the toilet paper, Space Balls the Flame Thrower( the kids love this)..... Sorry, there just seems to be quite a bit of merchandising for this movie, like applejacks? I dont know, I guess that it just seems rather strange, but hey, it's for the children. Twich

I think that it is an absolutely lovely design, and I think that the SWAG energy conversion system makes it so that it isnt so weak. It is just as believable to me as the VF-22S or any other Valk for that matter. Also, as far as capability, it is far better suited for combat than the VF-0. Personally, I love all the designs from Macross Zero, and I am waiting with baited breathe for toys to be produced from this series. So I guess to each their own, you dont have to like the designs, I happen to like them quite a bit, but that is me and I dont speak for everyone. Twich

I got my VB-6 a while ago and have had no problems what so ever, although I have not tried Destroid mode yet, I have done shuttle mode and Gerwalk mode. I am amazed at the toy and just how huge the thing is....also did anyone notice that the 30mm gun is on the toy? It is only a little black piece molded to look like a gun barrel, but I think it is there. I hope that Yamato does continue with their Macross Collection, I am eagerly awaiting the MAcross Zero line and any future VF-X2 toys that they might produce. I am going to keep an optimistic vibe going for this, and hopefully I will be rewarded for my patience. twich

Well, unless I hear it directly from Yamato...I will still keep up my hopes for a 1/100 VF-0S and subsequant models and maybe some enemy mechs too! I know they are not perfect, but they are better than nothing, and I for one am quite happy that Yamato are making even these, Macross Zero mechs are quickly turning into a favorite of mine, so any chance I get to have a toy of it would be awesome. Twich