ENTRY #8 John Moscato
mosc@total.net

 

Hi Shawn,

As per my post on Macrossworld forums, please find enclosed three diagrams (2 sketches, and one vector drawing.)

The diagrams denote my take on the Valkyrie hip-joint design as I would envision it for a future model or large toy *ahem* design.

As you can clearly see, I've opted to maintain the "swingbar"option, but as opposed to having this on the side of the aircraft, which is a terrible eye-sore, I've combined it into the Leading Edge eXtension to minimise its visibility.

The design is as close as I could get to Kawamori-san's interpretation, and I think it's quite feasible as a toy. The only drawback to this option is that the LEX would have to be thick enough to thread a durable enough screw/hinge point, and as you can surely denote, the whole design isn't quite as "tonka tough" as the old Takatoku design, but would work quite well on a toy aimed at more mature collectors.

Anyhoo, that's my nickel & dime approach. Please let me know what you think either way.

Regards,
John F.Moscato
Renaissance Art Models
http://www.total.net/~mosc