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  1. sketchley
    Correction: the VF-19 was supposed to be used as the cannon fodder Valkyrie, but because it looked too much like the VF-25 (the hero Valkyrie), the VF-17 derivative VF-171 was used.
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    RM++ Project: Ai01C,D: Super Dimensional Fortress Macross Do You Remember Love?: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRepisode/MCRepisode.php#DYRL - wow. The topics herein provide a couple of pieces of gold that -despite always being present in the movie- I've never noticed before. Eg. "Commander Max". And I'm glad I'm not the only one that missed such details - it makes a point of pointing that out! TF01E,F: Macross F Theatrical Edition ~The False Diva~: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRepisode/MCRepisode.php#TMF - I'm not sure if I like the interpretation of Aruto as some uber naturally talented pilot (I guess I like the TV version better), nevertheless, the topics feel a bit light on detail (all the more so due to the gold in the DYRL sheets!) Ah well, at least we know the movie versions get 6 sheets. Should we be expecting the same for FB7?
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    RM++ Project Mechanic: M UN 09B: SDR-04-MkXII Phalanx: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRmechanic/MCRmechanic.php#SDFM - the RM has a bit more insight into the why the Phalanx came into being, and its design philosophy. Neat! Side note - one of the things I like about Macross is how in-series the designs aren't infallible, and there's a tangible feeling of progress in the various series.
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    RM++ Project: Mechanic: F ETC 03B: VF-27 Lucifer: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRmechanic/MCRmechanic.php#MF - interesting how they indicate that the AIF-9V is equipped with a gun pod. Nevertheless, lots of small changes to the names of the different VF-27 models. Character Plus Citizen 02B: Myung Fang Lone: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRcharacter/MCRcharacter.php#M+ - some more insight into (young) Isamu and the scale of the 30th armistice ceremony. Timeline 30A: Fateful Reunion (Plus,7): http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRtimeline/MCRtimeline.php - even more insight into Isamu. History 7 06A: Sound Force Formation: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRhistory/MCRhistory.php#M7 - this sheet also spawns a what if question: what if the series was more focused on the attrition in the ranks during the war that the RM suggests and only plays out in the background of the series? The other RM doesn't really add anything new, IMHO, as that info's already mentioned elsewhere.
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    RM++ Project: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRmechanic/PLUScitizen01aStellarWhale.php: sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRmechanic/MCRmechanic.php#M+ - I *luv* the sheer number of engines on this thing. I also like how the VF-1 engines are reused for civilian purposes years later. Alas, the RM on the helicopter doesn't explain why it was unpiloted (or if it was, who was piloting it - because it certainly didn't look like someone was piloting it in the shots shown in M+).
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    RM++ Project: Character 7 Citizen 01B: Nekki Basara: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRcharacter/MCRcharacter.php#M7 - Basara's love life (well, kinda). Makes one think - how different would the series be if instead of treating his relationships respectfully and at a distance, if it did just the opposite? Episode: 7 24A: Macross 7 Eps. 24 "Merry-Go-Round": http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRepisode/MCRepisode.php#M7 - can't quite say that the Topics this time are mind blowing, but overall, I found the sheets quite interesting.
  7. sketchley
    Right now I only have the Double R Mook. In it there's only the VF-1. Though, in the Yamato section, they have 4 fighters (well, the original and 2199 ver. of the Cosmo Tiger), and a bunch of spaceships (Andromeda, Space Battleship/Destroyer/Cruiser/Carrier etc.).
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    RM++ Project: History: F 05A: Gaul 4 Insurrection Incident: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRhistory/MCRhistory.php#MF - wow, they have a real good reason why Ogotai and Temujin look the way they do. Technology 01J: Variable Fighter: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRtechnology/MCRtechnology.php - "incomplete forms". Heh. Episode: M16A: Super Dimensional Fortress Macross Eps. 16 "Kung-fu Dandy": http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRepisode/MCRepisode.php#SDFM - who'd have thought that Lynn Kaifun was even disliked by some of the creative staff?
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    Thanks (especially the "easy to find")! It's still around. Well, the site is, at least. http://nomansland.site.nfoservers.com/MRG-Active-Archive/forums/index.php
  10. sketchley
    That Zaku Amazing is teh sex. I'm so getting one. Pistols? Blades? Awesome sauce. http://www.amazon.co.jp/HG-1-144-ザクアメイジング-ガンダムビルドファイターズ/dp/B00E3JH52K EDIT: correction: revolvers. Yeah, throw some Patlabour spice on the mix.
  11. sketchley
    As a completionist, I think I'll be picking this one up, too. Though, this month, we're loaded with Macross pura-mo books/mooks/magazines. - Macross Mechanics 30th (Hasegawa, Wave, Bandai VF-1) - Double R Mechanics Vol. 3 (Bandai, Wave, Arii, Imai, etc. VF-1): http://www.amazon.co.jp/MODEL-%E3%83%80%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB-%E3%83%A1%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8B%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-2013%E5%B9%B4-10%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%B7/dp/B00F2L45LM/ref=sr_1_19?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1381138871&sr=1-19&keywords=%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9 - Model Graphix 2013.11 (Bandai vs Hasegawa VF-1, Armoured Factory build): http://www.amazon.co.jp/Model-Graphix-%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-2013%E5%B9%B4-11%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%B7/dp/B00EYKR5LY/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1381139021&sr=1-2&keywords=model+graphix Quite a month!
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    RM++ Project: Character Zero UN 01B Kudou Shin: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRcharacter/MCRcharacter.php#M0 - the RM is thought provoking in some ways... Character 7 UN 03A: Maximilian Jiinasu: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRcharacter/MCRcharacter.php#M7 - were we ever given a reason during the series for his discord with Miria? If not, then the RM herein spells it out. Timeline 29A: Launching Into The Sea Of Stars (FB,Plus,7): http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRtimeline/MCRtimeline.php - some interesting stuff. Though, Dr. Chiba's room, and esp. his costume, still creeps me out.
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    It might be a problem with the site's cookie on your PC. Try erasing it and see if that resolves the problem.
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumption_tax
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    RM++ Project: Mechanic: M UN 06A: Armoured Valkyrie: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRmechanic/MCRmechanic.php#SDFM - alas, the Related Matter et al wasn't that informative. However, oddly enough, the part that was revised was interesting.
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    Complete: Gallery M: Super Dimensional Fortress Macross #37: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRgallery/MCRgallery.php#SDFM - as always, quite light.
  17. sketchley
    From modelling mags I was aware that they had changed the hand armour (rounded edges) and the Super packs have the TV version decals... but in the link are those things to lock the leg transfer plates to the back???
  18. sketchley
    Minmei's last message and clues to the fate of the Megaroad-01: http://nomansland.site.nfoservers.com/MRG-Active-Archive//forums/index.php?topic=2872.0 One thing to keep in mind is that at the time the fate of the Megaroad 01 was written, real science hadn't discovered that there was a super massive black hole at the centre of the galaxy. Also, there is somewhat of a discrepancy on travel times in Macross. In Macross F, it has taken the Macross F fleet some 20 years to get to where it is (near the centre of the galaxy), and apparently even with direct folds, it'll take around 10 years to return to Earth. So, take all the contradictory stuff with a grain of salt. The long and short of it is that the ship and crew have moved beyond Macross.
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    RM++ Project: Glossary 11A: Factory Ship Three Star - G: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRglossary/MCRglossary.php - lots of groovy tidbits Episode: 7 23A: Macross 7 Eps. 23 "Sound Force": http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRepisode/MCRepisode.php#M7 - the topics are surprisingly informative. Surprising in that they provide morsels of info on stuff not about the topic per se! Episode: F11A: Macross F Eps. 11 "Missing Birthday": http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRepisode/MCRepisode.php#MF - a bit more rounding out of the 33rd Marine Corps. They're popping up a lot in the stuff I've translated recently!
  20. sketchley
    Ah, so that was the problem. The news article I read was quite vague about what it was.
  21. sketchley
    They're not designed to. That said, it's a snap together plastic model. So, one can either carefully jimmy the fuselage apart to get the wings out, or (the easy option) make the modifications before initial assembly.
  22. sketchley
    RM++ Project: History Ai 01A: The First Interstellar War: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRhistory/MCRhistory.php#DYRL - some stuff of moderate interest Episode: M 00B: Opening/Ending: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRepisode/MCRepisode.php#SDFM - anyone else ever see the SD Macross opener?
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    RM++ Project: Character 7 UN 04A: Ekisedoru Forumo: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRcharacter/MCRcharacter.php#M7 - a little bit thin on detail... Timeline 28A: Macross City Defensive Battle (M): http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRtimeline/MCRtimeline.php - LOTS of changes between the editions - too many, in fact. Nevertheless, the stuff on "The Blood Of The Zentraadi is gold.
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    RM++ Project: Mechanic: M Zentraadi 05C: Noputi Baganisu 5631: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRmechanic/MCRmechanic.php - most interesting is the content that has been moved from the B sheet to the C, and the content removed from the C sheet. Should we be looking forward to a D sheet? Complete: Mechanic: F Citizen 01A: Macross Frontier Civilian Vehicles: http://sketchleytranslation.host-ed.me/MCRmechanic/MCRmechanic.php - only 1 small change between the two versions. Otherwise, the translation has been cleaned up in a few spots.
  25. sketchley
    ? Not sure why the debate is continuing, when the official size was provided a few posts earlier: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=39932&p=1074493
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