rnurmin Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Hi all, As I am moving the Green Alpha away from my displayed Hangar, I can't help but noticing the size difference between the 1/48 VF-1S and 1/35 Legioss Alpha. From the scale perspective, the Alpha should be infact bigger since it is in 1/35. But if you look at the picture, the 1/48 VF-1S towers above him Does anyone have a design sketches comparison (or anything) that actually prove which one is bigger? I remember someone posted a size comparison between a Valkryie against all the other Zentradi mechas, but I couldn't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soze Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 (edited) http://www.merzo.net/robotech/mechasizes.htm Jeff Russell's Mech sizes. Edited August 9, 2004 by soze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Yes, alphas are teeeeeeeny little guys. Place a duel changer alpha next to a 1/55 Chunky Monkey, as they are about in scale and you'll really be blown away by how small they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeo-mare Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 by the way awesome hangar what is it made out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Jung posted this... nicely built kit and the yamato... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnurmin Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 Soze: Thanks for the link. Wow, in this case, Alphas are really small compared to VF-1 Valks Zeo Mare: Montarvillois made this Hangar. It's made of thin corrugated wood with a melamine finish on the outside. The interior was painted with matt black for the floor and flat gray for the walls. All the "tracks" you see on the floor are made of grooved stirene plastic painted in gunmetal. The yellow and black trims and wall markings were made with adhesive vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnurmin Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 (edited) Exo: I remembered that Legioss Kit. It is about 1/48 scale since I own the Monogram version of it. If the scales are correct, than that pic shows the exact size figure Edited August 9, 2004 by rnurmin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeo-mare Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 very nice piece indeed how much did it cost you?, also i did not realize how small the alphas are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewooh Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 i never realized how small the legioss is compared to a valk. the valk has a good 4 meters to the alpha. makes me feel better about how small the mpc alpha will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Exo: I remembered that Legioss Kit. It is about 1/48 scale since I own the Monogram version of it.If the scales are correct, than that pic shows the exact size figure Yeah, sorry I forgot to mention, that's Jung's 1/48 comparison pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 That pic from Jung is great. For a fighter mode comparison, you can look at http://www.robotech.com/infopedia/sizecomparison/20ppm.php (but you might have to log into RT.com). It's on the bottom of the page. Also this by Jung: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkid24 Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 There are also some pics in the MPC thread from MW con 4 comparing the MPCs at 1/55 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orguss01 Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 (edited) When i was at the con the alpha looked really good next to the 1/??? valk....think it was the hikaru from the gbp//....dont think it was the MPC... There was 1/55 MPC there to as well as a bad azz FP-MAX 1/48, i like the way it looked next to the 1/60 though , made them seem relatively close in scale and size .. although the Legioss is actually way small.... Edited August 11, 2004 by orguss01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_vandermeer Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Does anyone know what a Legioss/Alpha would be comparable to in real world terms? For example, is it about the size of a 18-wheeler truck? A little bit smaller than 2 18-wheelers? Something else to compare it to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Does anyone know what a Legioss/Alpha would be comparable to in real world terms? For example, is it about the size of a 18-wheeler truck? A little bit smaller than 2 18-wheelers? Something else to compare it to? An Alpha is about 35 ft long... you can tow one on top of a standard flatbed of a semi and still have 10 feet space both the front and the back. A standard trailer is 53ft long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die, Alien Scum! Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 An Alpha is about 35 ft long... you can tow one on top of a standard flatbed of a semi and still have 10 feet space both the front and the back. A standard trailer is 53ft long. Welcome to Crazy Larry's Alpha Emporium Blowout Spectatular Sale!!! Everything must GO! Want an Alpha Fighter? Come on down! We've got red ones! We've got blue ones! We've got green ones! Holy cow, we've even got a few Shadows, if you prefer! We'll beat any competitor's price, or YOU get to take home a FREE CYCLONE!!!* Our own fleet of semi trucks makes home delivery FAST and EASY! We'll have it at your home GUARANTEED** within 72 hours, or it's FREE!!!*** Don't miss out! We've got popcorn and balloons for the kids!**** Come on down and let ME put YOU into an Alpha!!! * Recipient is responsible for any and all taxes, duties, and other fees. Home delivery not an option for any free Cyclone. Take it home yourself, jerk. ** No guarantee is written or implied. It just sounds good. *** You're driveway must be large enough for semi and trailer to do a figure-eight to qualify for free delivery. We will not park on the street under any circumstances. But we may dump your purchase there if we choose. **** Don't bring your kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bigkid24 Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 When i was at the con the alpha looked really good next to the 1/??? valk....think it was the hikaru from the gbp//....dont think it was the MPC...There was 1/55 MPC there to as well as a bad azz FP-MAX 1/48, i like the way it looked next to the 1/60 though , made them seem relatively close in scale and size .. although the Legioss is actually way small.... All three were compared: a 1/55 MPC veritech, 1/60 valkyrie, and a 1/55 MPC Alpha. The alpha does seem comparable in size to the 1/60 but they aren't the same scale. I'd rather have all my toys in the same scale than same sized. Imagine if the Beta did come out and it was the same size as the Alpha. How big a gyp would that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Beta/Tread same size as the alpha/legioss? Are you insane man?!?!? The Beta will probably be the size of the 1/48 VF-1. They are taller than the Alphas. I am assuming that is why they chose this scale so they can fit a beta/tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_vandermeer Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I've always dug this image. Just bad-f***ing-ass. Anyone know where i can find a larger version? A larger non-linking Alpha/Legioss will probably happen after the 1/55 MPC Beta/Tread. Toynami would be foolish not to do either of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 (edited) The Tread is definitely bulkier than the Legioss, but not that much taller (battroid). Legioss = 28.7 ft * 1/55 = just under 6.25" (8.75 m * 1/55 = 15.9 cm). Toynami may have tweaked the size up a bit if the 6.5" I've seen quoted is accurate. Tread = 35 ft * 1/55 = just under 7.65" (10.7 m * 1/55 = 19.45 cm) So, at 1/55 scale, a MPC Beta would be no more the 1.5" (3.8 cm) taller than the MPC Alpha, and shorter than even a 1/60 VF-1 which stands at roughly 8.3" (21 cm). IMO, the choice of 1/55 has a lot more to do with scale continuity with the existing MPC Veritech line than with concerns regarding a possible linkable Beta. In any event, an Alpha/Beta, Legioss/Tread, combo would be one of the centerpieces of any collection and well worth having, even in 1/55. Now if they would only lower the MSRP..... Edited August 11, 2004 by mechaninac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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