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Wouldn't that make Yukikaze's aircrafts reminiscent of the VF-2SS and not the other way around, since the Valkyrie II predates the Yukikaze stuff by about a decade? Personally I think the VF-2SS is a beautiful design, although it deviates a bit from established Macross aesthetics in its Gundam/Patlabor design cues. However, comparing it to anything other than the VF-1 and VF-4 is rather unfair due to when the mecha was penned; all other canon VFs were design after Macross II came out, AFAIK.

I figure I'll get one of each model they release, at least the ones I like... I'm not a completist, and not into acquiring multiples of the same scheme. Here's hoping that the VF-0S is a hit, and that it spawns the entire line of VF-0 models seen in the OVA, and that Yamato proceeds with giving us the SV-51s, Octos, Cheyenne, and GBP and Ghost add-ons.

For anyone who worships packaging, and the words/names printed on them, that would indeed be a disturbing thing... the soiling of a franchise. However, if all you're really interested in are the contents of said packages, regardless of whether or not it's labeled Macross or Roboshlock, then the possibility of getting Yamato's goodies at more reasonable prices and lower shipping costs is a win-win scenario. I, for one, would love to be able to buy a 1/48 VF for less then $130.00 including S&H... not $150.00 + another $30.00 - $40.00 to get it delivered (just look at the relative prices of the Garland). Sometimes, being a purist results is cutting off your nose just to spite your face.

I know... just yanking your chain.

You want Fanta to go after them with needle and thread? Sorry, I could not resist...

377607[/snapback] I like the way they do it in 'Ronin'. Seriously, the lime green GBP is just plain weird. Then again, who am I kidding? I am a completist. So... 377802[/snapback] 378059[/snapback] -- OFF TOPIC -- A "Heat" style heist was tried about a decade ago... both perps were shot dead by the LAPD (I think it was the LAPD) in the ensuing shoot-out, body armor and all. I'd do it the way they did it in "Bandits": case the joint, follow the manager home, abduct him or her in a very polite and friendly fashion, use the manager to hit the bank before office hours, and get away before anyone is the wiser... much less messy that way. -- BACK ON TOPIC -- Just as with the LV2 and Stealth, I think the GBP-2 is a lackluster effort at best, and agree that the "50's Aqua"/cyan bits are just horrid... white, or grey, or beige would've looked 100 times better. And I'm definitely of the opinion that a CF GBP in dark beige, red, and light grey, like Dante74's custom would have been a much more appealing choice, and canon to boot.

Here we go again... While your statement that anime designs are sleeker and more dynamic than their Western Sci-Fi counterparts may be mostly true, there are exceptions (the movie that shan't be named is one example). It often comes down to logistics; most Western Sci-Fi is live action and require that full scale props be built... that tends to place a financial limit on what can be designed/built, specially on a TV budget. Anime is mostly 2D animation with more and more 3D cell-shading being used; this gives the creative team and mecha designers an extremely flexible degree of freedom to conceptualize the hardware to any given universe. Add to the financial factor the fact that different cultures will come up with different design aesthetics. Most Western Sci-Fi mechanical designers will often create more "realistic", rugged designs... probably as a result of the incredible influence that the original Star Wars had on the genre, and everyone who pursued this type of career because of its influence. Oriental artists, while also drawing form Star Wars and other sources, will often design much more delicate, fluid space craft (call it a Zen/Bushido influence)

I have access to the solid modeler (Pro/E Wildfire 2.0) and the SLA machine (SLA 250 w/ solid state laser conversion) sporadically. Unfortunately, the 3D scanner and the facilities and know how to produce silicone molds and do the casting are not in my bag of tricks; add to that the limited amount of time to dedicate to such an endeavor and we have, pretty much, an exercise in futility on my end.

I've said it before and I'll say it again (hopefully this does not violate any rules or infringe on any proprietary legalities; if it does, Mods please delete). The best thing to do regarding the VF-2SS would be to Laser scan all the 1/100 model parts, import them into a solid modeling program to re-engineer the wings so they are able to sweep, break up the legs and arms SAP components so that they can be removable and not an integral part of the fighter, create all the missing pieces for the back pack and other features not present, and work out the transformation components' geometries so that the Valkyrie can be perfect transformation; next, build the resulting models in SLA, up-scaled to 1/60 or 1/48. Make Silicon molds of the SLA parts once they are fully post processed (wash, cure, prime, sand, prime, etc...), and make a Garage kits for all of those who are clamoring for this item to be made... I don't think a toy version will ever be made. Valkyrie II fans would be lining up around the block for this.

I think we are meant to assume that Baltar and Caprica Six were in Baltar's home at the time of the attack. Baltar flinches in pain at the flash of a bomb going off in the distance, and Six shields him from the shockwave that apparently kills her (she is between his crouching body and the glass windows). The next time we see Baltar is on the field of refugees, and already at that moment he starts having visions of Six (he sees her in the crowd) Although I'm certain that is the intent, I find is ludicrous for someone to survive that much flying debris by hiding behind a skinny woman. However, this is fiction, after all.

If done seriously it could be interesting, even good. But who am I kidding? This thing, if it becomes reality, is most likely going to suck so much its going to make Stealth (ducks mods' rath ) seem like an unqualified master piece of movie making worthy of critical acclaim.

The horror indeed, specially when you take into account the amount of money these things command when they show up on eBay. I must confess that I do have the Narcissus, and it is actually pretty nifty.

I'd like to see Bandai do follow-ups of their SOP Yamato. SOP, 1/625 versions of the Andromeda, Borodino class Main Battleship, EDF Carrier, and EDF Cruiser would be uber sweet; as well as Gamiras and Comet Empire capital ships.

Looks like I'm going to be saving $300+ this year. I don't much care for either of those schemes; the "stealth" looks patchy and the LV2 looks clownish... meh!

Where is Spaceball One in the list? This is a bogus survey.

Millennium Falcon (Star Wars) 81% Serenity (Firefly) 69% Galactica (Battlestar: Galactica) 69% Nebuchadnezzar (The Matrix) 63% Moya (Farscape) 63% Deep Space Nine (Star Trek) 56% SG-1 (Stargate) 56% Andromeda Ascendant (Andromeda) 44% Bebop (Cowboy Bebop) 38% Babylon 5 (Babylon 5) 38% Enterprise D (Star Trek) 31% FBI's X-Files Division (The X-Files) 25% I guess I'm a lovable rogue at heart... Nah!

Granted, but if the mutation wave was meant to affect humans, why was Super Man monkeyfied? Non humans should not have been mutated, at least not in the same way as Earthlings.

What he said. Also, thinners for anything other than acrylics, and even some acrylic thinners, contain organic compounds that eat plastics for lunch. Thinners may contain alcohol (especially for acrylics), but rubbing alcohol does not contain thinning agents like acetone and mineral spirits. And ychanus, sorry if I came off a little curt on my last reply... it wasn't my intention.

I thought I answered that...

Agree with everyone who've expressed dislike of the camo scheme. That shade of beige/light sand looks dead on for a VF-1D trainer, but not for a low vis camouflage... too garish, and the greens look too Zaku-like as well. I'm not too crazy over the "stealth" either, but that is a much better scheme than the clown valk. Edit: I think that the stealth would look better if done in "shades" of black, for lack of a better term; think of the Omega Starfury from B5, that was all backs of different specularities... the same subtle effect could be achieved with the use of black and near black grays (nothing lighter than Euro one).

IIRC, Pegasus was suppose to be overhauled at the time of the Cylon attack. She's not state-of-the-art, but she's definitely newer than Galactica. 372459[/snapback] At the time of the Cylon attack, Battlestar Pegasus was having it's computer systems overhauled and had all electronic systems and networks deactivated; hence why they survived the initial virus "bomb" that crippled everyone else at the 12 Colonies. From everything I've seen thus far I'm led to conclude that Pegasus was a contemporary ship-of-the-line... just having a tune-up at a most propitious moment.

Wiping with alcohol should not damage anything since it evaporates so fast. Besides, I don't think the plastic would react with things like isopropyl alcohol, ammonia based cleaners (Windex), diluted white vinegar, or mild soap solutions (dishwater detergent + water). Just don't ever soak the toy in whatever you're using to clean it as that will certainly affect any stickers you may have applied (destroy the adhesive) and may flake or otherwise damage paint, and may cause soft vinyl or PVC to dry out and disintegrate (not likely, but better safe than sorry).

Thanks for all the kudos guys, you support is always welcome, especially when I´ve just shown my day´s progress to my girlfriend and she tells me she can´t see any difference and I should finish that crap and get me some "real" work .... she´s a teacher and her week has been horrible so far.... 370778[/snapback] Damn that's cold man, next time she goes on a big diet and buys a new dress and asks "so how do I look?" just say "I can't tell any difference". 370871[/snapback] Now you just want to get the guy in trouble... Stunning work as always honneamise; I wish I had the cash to spare.

Just got mine from Kevin at VEX (pre-ordered before he decided to close shop... my first, and last purchase from him I'm sad to say; his service will be sorely missed). After opening the extremely well packed box I'm faced with the 1/48 sized box (major overkill, but what the heck) I see all these wonderful bits; this thing is hella impressive, absolutely gorgeous in all it's attention to detail. In keeping with the warnings posted here about the fragility of the chest missile rack lever I decided to take the thing apart to brace the pallets from behind as to avoid any mishaps; that's, by far, the safest way to insert the chest missiles. The ability to easily disassemble the chest ameliorates, somewhat, the poor choice of material and fragile design of the lever bar, but this part should have been die cast, or at least been designed to be more robust and with large (1.5mm +) fillets where the arms join the body of the piece to reduce stress fatigue and failure. However, this should be an easy part to repair, and as previously mentioned the addition of a metal pin will make this part supper strong. I'm so glad I got this thing that if the rumors of a Low Vis. version proves correct I'll definitely be picking that up too.

Okay, it's not Engrish, or Chinglish, or even Spanglish; as a matter of fact it's a real American road side sign, but I just had to share as it's hilarious.