David Hingtgen
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I was thinking of the YF-19's upper intake markings, myself, as while not a mold change, was something that Yamato completely missed until we pointed it out and provided screen caps showing them---and Yamato did put them on the final release. (even the pics used for the box art etc lacks them---we just BARELY got word to them in time, even though I commented on them like the first day we got pics of the intended coloration) I also believe the black on the chest of Nora's Sv-51 was another thing "they missed, but people on MW cried out" and got it changed. ::edit:: Yup, right above the heat shield, it's still magenta on Yamato's sample/box pics. But black on the final release.
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I'd buy lots of FoC Dinobots, but still would love a big Bruticus more than anything.
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Nope. My alternate title is "nitpicky mod". In short---the more I want something, the more I want it done right. It's a lot easier to fix things BEFORE it's finalized. Pointing things out now helps increase Yamato's awareness of either real or potential issues--either via Graham or lurkers who have contacts, etc. Rather than waiting for an almost-finished sculpt.
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Yes, but will they "lock" into the proper place? It'd be very annoying to have to carefully, manually move each fin 1mm at a time to line them up perfectly---and then hope nobody breathes on it heavily, moving them out of alignment. (same as getting both the left and right wings at the same angle of sweep on the non-detented valks) Big difference between being able to align, and intentionally being designed to do so in fighter mode.
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I like the yellow markings on the head.
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The ventral fins have to move, otherwise it couldn't sit on its landing gear. THE SV-51 IS EXACTLY THE SAME. (real-life analogues include the MiG-23/27, and F8U-3 Super Crusader)
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Exactly----the "aligned" wings and fins from head-on seems to be a consistent trademark of the VF-4, in every depiction. (except Yamato's)
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Just a few comments based on real Jolly Rogers planes: 1. Don't paint the wingtips yellow. Canards/fins are fine, but not on the wings. 2. Want something on the inside of the tailfins? Tailcode or wing badge, but not a skull. The most "traditional" tailcode for a high-vis Jolly Roger plane is AJ, but they've been AA for a while. Wing badges aren't that common but seem to be "coming back" lately. Here's CVW-8's (again the most iconic one for the Jolly Rogers, but hasn't been theirs for years):
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Experten updated their blog--they're doing a Jamming Birds D-model: http://experten.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/vf11/index.html (I personally love the VF-11D)
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Tomcats+Flankers=awesome.
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Also, they do seem to fit VERY tightly on some parts---to the point that trying to "swap back" may damage the model--break off some pins, etc.
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"grey and white is cartoon accurate". Yeah, kind of like how Superman having blue streaks in his hair is comic accurate, or the Silver Surfer being white and blue is also 100% correct. And hey, Optimus Prime should have white wheels, with a white bumper, and white stacks!
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First Edition: Gimmick-free! 'nuff said IMHO. I still don't think I've ever seen a gimmick that improved a TF, and even fewer that didn't hamper the transformation/looks. "What Arcee really needs, is a giant blade twice her size---that'll be MUCH better than the current mold".
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One less F-14 in the world---one of Iran's crashed.
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I saw several 6in Cheetaras at Wal-Mart yesterday. I'm waiting for the new classics version myself.
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Character Art Appreciation Thread III
David Hingtgen replied to Vepariga's topic in Movies and TV Series
I got Basara in a second, but Minmay confused me. (quite possibly because I don't like/ignore Minmay) -
Hey, that makes it stealthy. (aligning all the edges and angles is oft-overlooked, most people only see angles, not the fact that they're aligned---go look at a YF-23 from above for the best example there is---F-117 is pretty good too)
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Better to speak now when nothing's finalized, than when Yamato's actually got a mostly-finished sculpt and the only things they can alter are the panel lines and paint.
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Why can't the nosecone simply split and "slide over itself" to shorten in battroid mode? Kind of like how the Yamato YF-21 forward fuselage does. With the way the VF-4 transforms, the joint etc would be almost invisible in battroid mode, since only the tip of the nosecone is really visible. Either way, the nosecone as a whole does need to be angled up, and the very tip could be more angular/flat on the underside. As it is it almost reminds me of Jetfire's nosecone now. Too rounded at the very tip.
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BTW, I never could find that commercial showing the Zeta Plus. If anyone ever finds it, please let me know.
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Of course, but "white" has always been very finicky/tricky with the 'real grade' stuff---white vs beige vs grey. (I think everyone's picked up on my pickyness with "shades of grey" by now) Could look awesome, could look "dirty".
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Well, I can't find a 2D showing within reasonable distance. Will check around again. ::edit:: Nope, not driving 50 miles.
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I had a similar thought---instead of altering the feet, enlarge the "ankle" part of the nacelle.
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I think it's pretty clear that's a rough CAD done with simple geometry just to get the basic layout right. Surely that's not the final exact shape of the wings and tailfins, etc. Anyways, battroid notes: I'm thinking the overall "overhanging chest" part looks off. Too long, not rounded enough. Shorten that up, make it stubbier. Also, the whole nosecone/pelvis section needs to be further aft I think, more "under the head" vs under the protruding chest.
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The feet/nozzles really don't "work" if you compare battroid and fighter mode drawings. Looking from above, as you go from the root to the tips---in battroid, they taper. In fighter mode, they get wider. 100% anime (or ink+paper) magic. Like the intakes vs hips of a YF-19. Opposite shapes in different modes despite being the same part. I had thought of a way with an "atypical for a valk" foot-hinge, but it still wouldn't look right due to interior vs exterior. (the nozzle would flip 135 degrees or so, and pivot at the aft end, rather than pivoting at the forward end 45 degrees like normal) This would give "opposite taper directions" in each mode, but then you have the inside of the nozzle becoming the outside of the foot, and vice-versa. That may actually work due to the VF-4's flat, paddle-like nozzles, but probably wouldn't be a very stable or good-looking foot. They also really need to extend/slide outwards, like an Sv-51/VF-25's do, to look right in fighter mode---they should be flush with the sides of the nacelle, not sticking out behind it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Graham---several of those detailed VF-4 drawings are at Mr March's site: http://www.macross2....ck2012/vf-4.htm The bottom 5, apparently sourced from a Musasiya kit. Notable for showing a VF-4 withOUT the missiles attached. If it's not too late, can you get Yamato to add the arresting hook? It's clearly shown here. (are they even aware of these pics? So many nice details, especially the landing gear)