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For some reason, I always get "GTO"? I had settled on "Mexican Camaro," should the need have ever arisen. You know: when they insist that you don't know what the fu*k your own car is, "that ain't no Falcon. They didn't make them in '73, '74, etc..." Hehe, damn right!
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Hmm; a more reddish hue would make good sense for a unit coming from (the largely unseen environs) Mars... 1:50, 2:00 - actually, a thumbs up--or something similar--makes perfect sense in the middle of a huge fight....
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That GERWALK mode looks terribly impractical, with the wings in the way of the arms.
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3:08 - OMG, it's the precursor to the kindle!
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Now that is a strong resemblance.
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The Toho dub is a guilty pleasure for me, as their voices are familiar from so many Saturday morning dubbed kung-fu movies from childhood. Hehe, delightfully awful!
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This may have been linked in a previous post--apologies if redundant. But, I've found an English translation available online here: http://www.mangareader.net/choujikuu-yousai-macross-the-first I've just started checking out Chapter 1. 1st impressions: the artwork is outstanding. The character and mecha designs look DYRL derived, so I'll treat this as the same: a fictional re-telling of the story within the Macross universe, just like DYRL. So I figure: no point in getting all out of sorts at the changes and differences from Mac tv, which I happen to prefer. Haven't finished Ch 1 yet, but will continue reading.
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I'd considered that as well. But after a closer look, I think those look more like the squared 1D heads. I know: it owes to the time constraints imposed on the show's animators/producers more than anything else. IIRC, some eps were "farmed out" to different studios, and they were under great pressure to meet deadlines for air dates?
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Dumb question: so what plane has Kawamori stated as his inspiration for the design of the VF-4, if any? I'm surprised I'd never noticed the resemblance before, but....
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Ah, many thanks for the responses, guys! Very interesting.
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Off on a bit of a tangent: just where IS the fuel stored in a VF-1? And what exactly would you use to fuel thermonuclear reaction turbines? The reason I ask is because in ep 8: Sweet Sixteen, on one of Hikaru's first missions as a squadron ldr he notices Kakizaki's got a fuel leak after a brief skirmish--but the leak's sprung at the plane's nose, right where the nose gear would be! I know, I know--it's a plot device. But it got me to wondering: so what's the best spot for fuel storage, given the limited internal volume that's already taken up by mechanical linkages/actuators for other modes, etc?
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For those seeking even more obscure "official" color schemes from the show to put on a Yamato wish-list: there's the cannon fodder brownies with -1D heads from ep: Virgin Road... There's also a VF-1S with yellow -1J striping, but haven't been able to find a screen cap yet. My guess is: it's the result of just another color-check(?) error, was probably meant to be Hikaru in Roy's inherited Skull-1? But still; it's yet another one-off that could be considered canon--it was in the show, baby!
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Ah--so it's a range issue? Ok, I'm with you now. AFAIK, DYRL is considered a "dramatic retelling" of the events of Macross, i.e. a movie within the Macross universe; hence the "actors" flying later block model VF's, etc...
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I'll admit, this has my curiosity piqued, makes me want to check this out; a little bit. But I'd initially want to counter with: 0:48 - Thrust Vectoring!
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Wasabi-san: will you have to notch the shock towers to accomodate the big block? If you don't wish to do any radical surgery, there's still some easy tricks you'll want to consider to help with the handling: Eccentric eliminators: can replace the camber adjusting/mounting bolt on lower arms, as they tend to roll or shift under heavy loads. Cheap, easy to install and it does make a difference in reducing steering "slop." Tie rod adjuster sleeves: get rid of the old stamped steel split tube that comes on these, help prevent deflection and changes in toe settings. OR, a Bump Steer kit: takes it a step further, replaces outer tie rod and allows adjustment of pivot point to help reduce bump steer inherent in this style suspension [plan on stepping up to this myself, eventually] Shelby drop: lower the upper arm mount point 1" to improve camber gain; or if you don't want to drill new holes, can get aftermarket arms with a dropped pivot shaft. I've done the A-arm drop myself, and I think it's definitely helped, even though I'm riding so low it's only about 2" off the bump stops.
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You had an Aussie Charger? Sweet. Wasabi-san: RHD in the 'States? True enough with 2-lane passing: fugedabadit. But otherwise, it ain't so bad. If you can stand the "mailman" jokes, you've got it made... Bugger me, this makes me want mine back on the road. Still on jackstands, bits in boxes piled in the corners.
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reddsun1 replied to buddhafabio's topic in Movies and TV Series
OMG, found another easter egg in Macross. Ep 27: Force of Arms, around 18:00, when Lap Lamis is telling Bretai "don't fall behind," there's what looks like a 2nd Nupetiet-Vergnitzs next to his--with a Captain Harlock skull n bones on its bow. First time I'd ever noticed that... -
Meh, I'd just figured this was an Americanized, earth-bound [or water bound, rather] rip off of Space Battleship Yamato. Hollywood's been pilfering from foreign cinema for its hits for who knows how long. Three Men and a Baby; La Femme Nikita (Point of No Return); so on and so forth...
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I concur; a TKO600 would be righteous...
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Indeed, the product placment thing really is overdone nowadays, to the point of distraction. Pretty annoying. Funny that Wasabi-san and I should be on our little tangent about a film car that's still pretty iconic--from a movie made over 30 years ago--and it started out as just a prop. As legend has it: the filmmakers "just needed a tough looking car for the hero to drive," and found it sitting in someone's driveway. No market studies; no bullsh*t merchandising or happy-meal tie-ins. After the first movie, they put it up for sale, and nobody wanted it. After the 2nd movie, it went to the junkyard and was meant to be scrapped.
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Nope, I've not actually posted on their forums before. Indeed, Doug M.'s car is to kill for. He was kind enough to tell me before who he'd sourced his body kit from, but it escapes my memory now. Jim Martino's car is another damned fine example. But yes--Doug's is f'ing beautiful. Mark S.'s has always been my hands-down favorite in the propulsion department. One of the sweetest sounding motors I've ever heard. I can only imagine how much cooler it sounds in person. I've read that the original film car is now in an auto museum in FL. I wonder if it's gone on display yet?
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DO I? How could I not? Only one of the baddest a$$ movie cars--EVAH! That gets a big ol' fu*k yea. Have you considered looking up Gordon Hayes/Grant Hodgson for an Arcadipane nose? Theirs are arguably the most accurate/best looking. Hah! I'd always said if I did a BoB w/out a real supercharger, it'd have to have a Bathurst scoop. Only potential downside: that big block is gonna murder your handling balance. Then again, when you're accelerating to catch up/overtake the scoot jockeys--the straight line speed is really what you need, eh? Funny you should mention welding the spoilers. I think some owners have discovered long-term issues with cracking when they just 'glass them on (roof). You should look up the Mad Max replicas yahoo group. Loads of like-minded enthusiasts--and fellow BoB owners--who'd gladly welcome a fellow owner; lots of folks who don't mind helping with advice, info, sourcing parts, etc. You never know when somebody may post that they've got a container of parts coming over from Oz, and wouldn't mind sharing the space...
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Hmm--the Cobra that never was? These black and white photos were taken by Scott Malcomb circa 11-1-67 for Road and Track Magazine. Shelby had Len Bailey construct this prototype 1968 Cobra, originally called the Cobra III in Shelby American internal documents, as a replacement for the 427 Cobra, which Shelby American called the Cobra II. Ford, which owned the Cobra trademark, complained about Shelby's use of the name, so Shelby re-named it the Lonestar. Len Bailey had been the J.W.E. engineer in charge of the road-going version of the GT-40, the MkIII. The Lonestar was essentially a simplified GT-40 tub with the GT-40 Ford 289/ZF layout, an aluminum Ferrari-like body, GT-40 suspension and Cobra brakes and wheels. In December, 1966 Bailey conducted wind tunnel tests on a 1/4 scale model at the Imperial College wind tunnel and determined a cd of .36 requiring 295 horsepower at 200 mph. with front downforce of 81 lbs. and rear lift of 100 lbs. "...with a front downforce of 81 lbs and rear lift of 100 lbs." Hmm, sounds scary. Might not be a bad thing that this one was stillborn. Kinda fugly. But; with Shelby's passing--might someone try to resurrect the model as a kit or continuation? to commemorate the man's previous projects and acheivements?
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Looks like UK's AC Cars wants to show they're still in the game with their new 378 GT Zagato. Can even see hints of the gorgeous old one-off Le Mans Coupe, from '64...
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Oh that's easy--to make sure they've got somewhere to expand the toy/model line to! But no, seriously: are the development history notes on the VFs--and other mecha for that matter--something that was retconned after the original series proved successful? ed: but as "modern" fighter designs go, the service life of the VF-1 does seem extremely short, at only 2(?) years before its successor begins phase in...