David Hingtgen

It didn't for the YF-19, and the YF-21's belly armor is larger than the -19's leg armor. (their arm/shoulder armor are about equal) Bigger armor+another gunpod=not going to be included for the same price.

Ack, ok, I was thinking of the 1/60 Roy. (which gives just 1 of each)

....as has been discussed in this thread and the previous one many times.

Same mold, different parts applied. Like many model kits. An F-15A and F-15D share 95% of their parts, but you only get the parts to build one version. There's like, 3 parts different, but you only get one set of those 3 critical, different parts. Want to have the other version? You have to buy the entire other kit, which has those 3 parts different. Betting it's the same with the Ghost. While canards would most certainly fit on the booster version, canards only come with the drone version. Same for the canopy--the parts can be swapped, but a Ghost won't come with both types. No different than FP 1/48's--you can swap parts and they'll fit perfectly, but you won't get a Strike cannon when buying a Max or Milia, nor twin missile launchers with a DYRL Roy.

I wanted one that lit up, but wanted it "right". The fold booster clearly glows GREEN just prior to entering fold space and that in one of the few CGI scenes in M+, going through fold space is a very trippy, colorful experience. As I mentioned earlier, it is VERY easy to get rapidly-changing swirls of colors with LED's, tons of small pens/toys do it for less than 5 bucks. And bright green is even simpler and cheaper. Of course, red LED's do usually cost slightly less than green, so there you go.

There's always the thermoform method. It's basically a sheet of clear plastic that responds to heat better/more uniformly than most. You heat it up over a candle, and when it's soft, you drape it over the original canopy and pull it down. It'll take the shape and set up in a few seconds. Basically vac-forming without the vacuum. Never actually tried it myself, but the stuff is available here: http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=SQ9003

It's assumed though, as that's how the -21 got to Earth.

Don't know/think it'd work. The Ghost slots into/around the VF-0's tailfins, and the VF-0D is completely different in that area.

Hmmn. Wonder if they'd add in the drag chute housing for the orange one. The Super Nova schemes are a lot better than the VFX blue IMHO.

I think I'll wait for a gull/barley grey CF VF-0A...

Makes no sense, but a lot of money. No less sense nor less infuriating to the fans than telling everyone "there's not going to be a Shin VF-0A because Kawamori says this is how Shin's REALLY looked so buy this one" then a few months later releasing one that looks even more like Shin's, with a new Shin-esque pilot...

My theory: The drone Ghost will be available separately, but a Ghost that can attach to a VF-0 only comes with Shin's, or a re-released Roy.

http://macross.anime.net/mecha/united_nati...2200/index.html There are two main types of Ghosts in Zero: QF-2200D: Independent drones, launched from carriers. Full landing gear, "droid brain" etc. Very much like the M+ Ghost--a full-fledged plane, just without a pilot. QF-2200A: Stripped down versions that are little more than an engine and a shell, used as booster engines for VF-0's. Yamato is apparently making both, as they share 90% of their parts. Main difference is the cockpit/canopy whatever on the drone, and it having canards.

eugimon----there is a thin (very) part of the leg-mounted armor that is above the wing, inbetween the leg and the tailfin. There is also quite a lot behind the wing--that's what I mean by "wrap around"--instead of being entirely below the wing (and maybe the tiniest bit behind) the armor "wraps around" the back of the wing and comes up and over it. And the leg has to be bent to accomodate it apparently. In the lineart/OVA, it should be exactly like the VF-0----it just fits on the legs, no movement/adjusting needed. The shape looks off, and it looks too big. And I think the shoulder-mounted ones are too angular. ::edit:: Looking closer, I think you have to partially unattach the wings. I think the leg armor is actually mounted between the leg and the wing, and the wing plugs into the leg armor, or there's slots that the wing tabs poke through, trapping the armor between the wing and the leg. Either way, the wing isn't fully in fighter mode position with the armor attached. The YF-19's leg armor should be as simple and easy as the 0's--just a magnet to hold it in place. Instead of half-transforming the thing to accomodate a 50% too large version... That could be a quick money-maker for the aftermarket guys. Small, simple, accurate under-wing leg armor. Just a single resin piece, add a magnet, and there you go.

Here's "the link" that always comes up: http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html

The leg FP's just look weird/wrong. They're supposed to be smooth and curved, and under the wings. Not wrapping around behind and even partially above them, requiring the legs to be part-transformed like a VF-1. They're missing the entire essence of the YF-19's "simple" under-the-wings leg armor. And while I've clamored for a fold booster more than most people--that's not nearly detailed/nice enough to justify the zillion dollars we all know it'll cost. And it doesn't attach in the right places either. It's a lump of green plastic. Maybe if it lights up... It'd be easy to do "psychadelic color change" too---you can go to any store and get a cheap LED penlight that does that.

I'd make comments, but most have already been made. I'm not a big G1 Megs fan, but might pick this up. Provided the mold isn't made any more "realistic".

Is there a need to have a "quasi-pre-order" list so that what's highest in demand is known? My needs are currently all 1/60: VF-1J Milia Super VF-1S Roy Strike And the new YF-19! I don't even have it yet, but I need decals, as we know the Yamato stickers will suck. And I might want a 1/48 low-vis set, to mix and match (my Milia will have a customized scheme---mostly normal, but part low-vis)

Finished it last week. One of the very few games I actually thought went on too long. The second half is exactly like the first half. Nothing new, just more of the same. In snow. It could have ended at like 25 hours and I would have been fine. But the next 15 hours---actually kinda bored me. The first dozen hours are great, but it quickly seems repetitive.

I eventually went with BBTS last week, based mainly on their incredible customer service--if it's missing a piece etc, they'll fix it, and fast--mainly due to the sheer numbers they have. That's worth the extra $ they charge over most other places for the -19 considering Yamato QC. That, plus the fact that they are still accepting pre-orders this late. (Though their latest email this afternoon says there's not many left)

Have you only looked recently? Many of "our" retailers pre-sold-out months ago.

The "S" part of the F-15's FAST pack (Fuel And Sensor Tactical) never came to be, but it was going to be for reconnaisance--cameras, IR imagery, etc. The F-14 ironically did get a special recon pod--the TARPS pod.

There's really only one person who gives out titles----"he who hates everyone".

I have a single 1/48 of my fave valk (Milia) but everything else is 1/60. I'm a huge fan of "consistent scale".

::counts the dots::