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    One could almost argue that the F-35 is a Marine Corps design that both the air force and navy had to adopt - since the STOVL requirement was a core element of the JSF project from the beginning.
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    There's no guarantee that this so-called "F-36" is going to be lower cost or lower maintenance. This imaginary jet looks to be an all new airframe (with only a superficial resemblance to the F-16XL) instead of being an evolution of an existing fully matured airframe like the F-15EX. Add in things like a new engine, new software, and some new tech that appears in the future, I can see purchase and maintenance costs ballooning. In anycase, I don't see the rationale for spending a massive amount of money to develop and field an aircraft that in the end looks to be no better than the F-15EX or Block 60 F-16E/F of reality. Besides, this "F-36" looks all wrong with the tail fins out there on the wings. Reminds me more of the Vought Cutlass than the F-16XL.
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    Currently watching Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life. A stupid/silly isekai anime that parodies its own genre and plays with all the tropes to great comedic effect. A number of anime in-jokes too. Though I wonder if some of the younger viewers can catch the Photon Energy Barrier in-joke. Totally enjoying this series (so far).
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    In my case, I've sold off all of my Yamato/Arcadia/Bandai 1/60, 1/55, 1/48 toys in order to concentrate on 1/72 scale. I've collected a few HMRs but purged most of the VF-1s. Will hold on to the VF-2, VF-4, and destroids but they may go next. I am first and foremost a military aircraft fan and so I build/collect mainly in 1/72 or 1/144 scale. I purchased KC's first release VF-1S and thought it was OK. But decided to hold back on further purchases until KC fixes the gunpod clearance issue when sitting on the landing gears. (this detail is important to me). For now, I'll stick to building kits or purchasing a few of the fighter mode only VF-1 diecast models from Calibre Wings.
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    S14's website is here: http://s14.shop-pro.jp/ The Sukhois are long out of print. The AC-130 was available at top-gun.jp until just a few days ago. I managed to get one myself. There's one on Ebay right now. The price is very high but close to what you'd have to pay if you were using a proxy buyer in Japan. If you're thinking about getting S14's Tomcats models, be aware that they are slightly off-scale.
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    If any of you guys are getting the M0 F-14 and are new to diecast aircraft models, be aware that some of the small bits and pieces are not going to fit as smoothly as say things on Yamato/Arcadia/Bandai models. The glove pylons on Calibre Wings models are particularly iffy. Sometimes they fit fine, other times it's a total pain in the a$$. When it's bad, some filing and glue is likely going to be needed. If glue is needed, I recommend using Elmer's white glue (apply and wait a day). Elmer's glue isn't permanent and won't attack the paint (also cleans easy with a wet cloth). Also, Calibre's Facebook page informs that newer releases of their Tomcat models will come with brass pitot tubes. Not sure if the M0 release will come with this but if so, the pitot tube will be difficult to attach with fingers. CW on their FB page suggests using a bottle cap to gently wiggle the thing in.
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    In the video, the guy says that the kit is around 80 parts total and so, experienced kit builders could probably build it up in about an hour. Also, release date hopefully sometime before the weather gets warm next year. Looking at the prototype, the lower legs area is an improvement over the Hasegawa. Also I like the size of the landing gear wheels. Something that is way too small in both the Bandai and Hasegawa 1/72 kits. I'm definitely getting a few.
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    By now I assume HG has gotten word of this model. If you're correct, then I think there's good possibility that this model becomes vaporware (as it hasn't been released yet). It wouldn't be the first time a diecast model company had to pull an announced model due to rights issues.
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    But that's assuming HG has an issue with what CW is doing... Just wondering, but if the final product does not contain any M0 references (though presently it does), would there still be a case due to what it was promoted as? Would there still be a case if it was just an F-14 in low-vis colors with UN Spacy logos (assuming the logo use was Ok'd by HG)?
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    It's has some dark themes, but the overall atmosphere is decidedly not gritty IMHO. Especially when compared to Gundam 0083 which came out the same year. Though, to be fair, how one defines "gritty" is subjective. I don't understand the Gundam staff thing. Director Kenichi Yatagai isn't really a Gundam guy nor is series composer Sukehiro Tomita. The only big name Gundam guy I know in the credits is Fujita Kazumi but his job was mecha designer.
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    I agree with most of what Seto wrote but I have to disagree with Macross II as being gritty. It's got the optimism, music, and the love triangle.
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    I've always used Humbrol's enamel for flat black. Model Master enamel for silver (though this is going bye-bye as well).
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    There is also a "Standard version" Blu-ray box set that doesn't come with the diecast model or the FAF Technical Orders booklet. It was cheaper at around $150 MSRP. I have this version of the Blu-ray set. It contains the English dub but no English subtitles. Copies of this version can still be found on Amazon Jpn and CDJapan
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    Actually, it seems to be just a simple color change from their what-if blue on blue camo JASDF F-14.
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    It'll likely show up in the future. If it hasn't been listed yet, it's likely because the release date is unclear. Also, Calibre has had difficulty in getting their products out as scheduled so some retailers might be shy in listing it too soon.
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    Holy moly, did anyone see this yet?
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    Well that and perhaps that they were the only 2 other series that Tatsunoko was licensing at the time which had a future war with transforming robots theme going. Right?
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    Anybody here building tanks & AFVs with Lego? Youtube's algorithm recommended a video from Brickmania late last year and ever since watching that video, I've been drawn into building AFVs with Lego bricks. Already purchased a few from Brickmania, a handful of the Cobi brand tanks, and some instructions from various sites. Brickmania M4 Sherman Cobi Leopard 1 Cobi Challenger 2
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    I made a comparison post last year, between the KC, the Caibre Wings diecast, and the Bandai kit in terms of 1/72 scale fighter mode sculpt. IMHO, if fighter mode sculpt is prime importance, then the Calibre Wings diecast would be my top choice. Followed by the Bandai kit. The KC toy's fighter sculpt from the side view is not really good. From the intakes area and back, it's rather off IMO. That said, the KC toy is a choice if transformation and battroid mode is important. If they've improved the QC, all the better.
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    A version 2.0 MG Kampfer would indeed be sweet. I'd also like to see... 1. PG Core Booster twin-pack (one for Sayla, one for Sleggar) 2. MG (or RE:100) Heavy Gun 3. MG (or RE:100) G-Cannon 4. MG (or RE:100) Guntank R-44
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    There is one in 1/72 scale released by Dragon. https://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-50402 https://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-50388 Only the rocket though. Doesn't include the launch pad.
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    Thank you to Thom, CrossAir, MechTech, and Neptunesurvey for the kind words. A little note on the kit - Bandai says the scale of this kit is 1/60. The Aile Striker pack (the entire rear half) maybe 1/60 scale (as it's supposed to fit on the PG Strike Gundam) but the forward Skygrasper section does not look 1/60 scale as the size of the pilots, the cockpit, and the whole forward fuselage is more like 1/72 scale.
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    Finished my Perfect Grade Skygrasper+Aile Striker kit with minor mod and a Macross flavor. Not a full paint job. Basically kept the original white and yellow part and painted over everything else with black or gunship gray to make it a bit more military-ish. Used 3rd party Macross decals I purchased from Ebay. I don't know who made them but they were utter crap. The thickest decals I ever dealt with. Removed the original gun & turret unit on the back and replaced it with twin-gun unit from a HGUC Ball. I wanted a twin-gun mount there.
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    You could maybe put on a lightup gimmck on old pre-thermal sight era tanks like the M48 and early M60 tanks that had the Xenon searchlights installed above the main gun. But that's about it. The lightup head gimmick on this statue is indeed dumb.
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    Since I did not purchase the DX Chogokin VF-1S, the Metal Structure Nu Gundam, the SoC DairuggerXV, or any of the Metal Builds, I treated myself to this awesome thing.
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