mechaninac
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It all comes down to 'Google Translate' mistranlation and the fact that sometimes there is no direct correspondent in English to a Portuguese word, and vice versa. Google gives puppies as the tranlation to filhotes, with pups and cubs as alternates; these are all incorrect as the translations are animal specific but the Portuguese word is a general one. The correct term, in context (filhotes = cria), would be brood or offspring or youglings.
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I suppose this last episode leaves the door open for Kit's and Kat's mother and siblings to still be alive, either back at their farm or captive somewhere, as their homestead could have been far enough away from Thundera to have been spared the city's, and its inhabitant's, fate.
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Thanks for the replies. BTW, the "renders" are just print-screens of the actual Wildfire working environment with 'real-time render' enabled but with reflections and shadows turned off, but the praise is appreciated. Now for an update: Again, just more refinements and added detail; I'd call it 95%+ done. Next comes breaking the master into individual components that result in the best parts count / color break down / ease of clean-up / ease of assembly compromise... still debating if I should add a cockpit. As always, comments are appreciated. SF-3A LANCER II 95% - 3Dpdf.pdf
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Time for an update: refinements made and details added. Comments, as always, are very welcomed. 3D LANCER II 85%.pdf
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The toy itself isn't half bad, specially for the price, even at MSRP. The EPIC FAIL comes in their handling of release schedules; had they delivered on time and interspersed other Zent Mecha in the line up to add variety -- after all, a Regult is a Regult is a Regult, no matter what beanie hat it's wearing-- the whole 1/100 thing could have been so much better for the fans and likely profitable for them. But this is a Toynamy-HG collaboration... so the point-gun-at-foot-and-pull-trigger business philosophy is their operating standard.
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After being inspired by others' efforts to computer model the SF-3A Lancer II with the possible intention of having it rapid prototyped, I thought I'd try my hands at creating my own rendition of this often overlooked fighter. I'm using Pro-E Wildfire 5.0 to generate the 3D data, and once it's done and broken into separate components (it's currently a single file used as a master model that will act as the parent for all the individual parts in an assembly), I'll be using the company's SLA-250 and/or Dimension machine to print the thing in solid form. As it stands I'd call this about 70% complete as I plan to add all the detail that's still missing, in addition to panel lines... I haven't decided if I'm going to include a cockpit or landing skids. Comments, recommendations, observations, and constructive criticism is welcome and greatly appreciated. I've attached a 3D PDF file that if downloaded will allow anyone with Acrobat Reader to spin, pan, zoom, and go through the views to really get an idea of my interpretation of this mecha. Thanks and enjoy. SF-3A LANCER II - 3D.pdf
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Speaking of Tekkaman Figmas... Evil is out for pre-order at AmiAmi
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That last episode was very solid. One can understand Tigra's repressed resentment of Lion-o after this origin story.
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Yes it is. There is also a MSA-003? Nemo - Unicorn Version about to be released; while it doesn't share the RGM designation, it certainly looks the part of a GM suit.
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The second and fourth images are gorgeous... save and save... desktop background fodder...
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FAR more interested in the 1/48 Voyager, the 1/72 ASF-X from Ace Combat, and maybe the 1/72 SW-190 Space Wolf; although it's good to see that their 1/48 Macross line isn't dead... now give us a 1/48 YF-21 already!
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The characters in the original series were more immediately likable then the ones in Legend of Korra, in my opinion. Having said that, I did enjoy the first two episodes allot and I'm sure with more episodes the cast will become more natural to the audience. The fluidity and choreography of the animation is very reminiscent of the original, but having it produced for HD has definitely made a huge impact in its visual quality; and the voice talent and direction are top notch just like before; I specially liked the Pro Bending announcer, very much like a boxing announcer from the '20s-'30s USA... it fit perfectly. Seeing Katara as an old lady was neat and bittersweet at the same time. I loved that they mentioned Zuko's mother the way they did... it acknowledges, in a teasing way, the fact that they just dropped that nugget at the last episode of Airbender without ever resolving it, and leaves it open-ended.
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I guess the solvents in the Tamyia putty melt styrene; that and the heat generated from the curing process causes PS to turn to goo. FYI, Tamyia is not the only culprit in this regard; I dare say most modeling putty will have a similar effect if used in the volume you describe in an enclosed part. As for the amount of ballast... 10Kg (kilos)? I think you mean 10g (grams). I usually like using BBs and Elmer's glue for that purpose, personally. Edit: Awesome find BTW.
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RGM-79 GM SNIPER (from 8th MS, a 1/144 HG kit, just not a HGUC. Come with a 1/1200 Apsaras) RGM-96X JESTA RGM-89 JEGAN RGM-89S STARK JEGAN RGM-89De JEGAN (ECOAS TYPE)
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Unfortunately, you can't just break up a mold tool. For one thing, it's made of hardened steel in all likelihood (soft steel and aluminum are also used for mold tools, but not for high volume runs); second, there are cooling lines and other mold features that would hinder such a "cut-and-paste" procedure. I'm afraid that if Bandai did not take the parts color breakdown into consideration from the onset of tool design, there is just about zero chance that anything can be done to the current tooling that would not severely compromize their longevity... so it's paint or new tooling, and I highly doubt they'd spring for new tooling. I do hope they prove me wrong, though. Also, Gundam kit multi-color/multi-media sprues are not an appropriate example of a retrofitting approach for the VF-25 mold(s). Insert molding and multi-color molding are performed in separate operations and require purpose built tools dies with the intended process in mind.
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Classy beats flashy (trashy?), always.
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The whole HG licensing imbroglio, more than likely. Yamato 2199 just keeps getting more and more enticing with every new clip I witness... can't wait until this gets going.
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Which begs the question: If they've seen fit to include hard points on the VF-171EX, why did they not add them to the VF-25 Renewals as well? The animation is absolute evidence that the 25s can mount underwing ordnance just as much as the 171.
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What Current Anime Are You Watching Version v4.0
mechaninac replied to wolfx's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Not Anime in the strictest sense, but in anticipation for the upcoming debut of Nickelodeon's The Legend of Korra I've started re-watching Avatar: The Last Airbender; what a thoroughly enjoyable series this is... -
Well, I place the order. If HLJ tries to pull a fast one and charge me the non-sale price I can just cancel. Hope they do honor it, though... it was a great price, and the email confirmation I received had the discount quoted. I have my fingers crossed.
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You'll have to wait a loooooooog time for a YF-29 sale... I don't foresee those ever going in the discount bin. Como se fala em português: é melhor sentar, porque em pé vai cansar. Cómo se habla en portugués: es mejor sentarse, porque de pie se cansa. As it's said in portuguese: better sit down, because you'll get tired standing.
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Does anyone know what HLJ's policy is regarding ordering sale items listed as backordered? Do they honor the discount price when/if the item is back in stock even if the sale is over by then, or do they revise the reserved item's price to non-sale amount upon post sale availability? The reason I ask is that I've got my eye on the 1/60 CF, but the backorder status is keeping me from pulling the trigger.
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Thank you! Someone with a sense of perspective finally puts forward a rational post. The amount of misplaced fanboy rage has reached ludicours proportions lately. I can understand the frustration of missing one preorder opportunity after another, and even some of the annoyance at Bandai for creating the scarcity, perceived or real. But the all consuming envy and hatred expressed lately is disturbing to say the least. It's a toy, just a toy, and nothing but a toy. If some others were in a position to place multiple orders to secure at least one sample, or because they want more than one copy, or have the entrepreneurial spirit to get many to sell later for a profit, good for them. This unseemly coveting of what others have purchased, and vilification of them for making said purchases, says far more about the person raging on about the unfairness of it all than it does about those who are the target of said rage. Just my 2 cents.
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Prometheus - on Blu-Ray and DVD Oct. 9, 2012
mechaninac replied to Pizza the Hutt's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
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What Current Anime Are You Watching Version v4.0
mechaninac replied to wolfx's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
You might also want to see if ebay has any listings as well, specially if you'd like to get the Dual (Multy?) Audio US release. Being OOP does not mean it's unavailable.
