captain america Posted October 3, 2004 Posted October 3, 2004 Please bear in mind that the project mentioned above will follow the VF-1 Booster launch vehicle, and will probably be scheduled for late December at the earliest. Quote
cobywan Posted October 3, 2004 Posted October 3, 2004 I have to say I don't buchcare for the VF-9 and I can not stand non-cannon stuff in Macross. Specially when it looks Gundam like as it does with the Thunder Hammer. I am ALL OVER the GPB armor though. Quote
gnollman Posted October 3, 2004 Posted October 3, 2004 I am torn between the VF-9 and the GBP..... so I flipped a coin. GBP lost.... Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 3, 2004 Posted October 3, 2004 (edited) I'll probably get all three if all three were made. However I expect Hasegawa to make the GBP at some point. Atleast I think that's likely. If you think you might do variable kits down the road I'd certainly take a variable VF-9 over a non-variable one. So I guess that leaves me thinking the Thunder Hammer might be the next best kit to do. However could you do that kit as all resin? There looks like there'd be many small fragile pieces. Would you plan on making any of these pieces out of metal? Just some random thoughts, Carl Edited October 3, 2004 by wwwmwww Quote
captain america Posted October 4, 2004 Author Posted October 4, 2004 Hi Carl. As a rule of thumb, I try to avoid the use of metal in kits unless it's truly needed as a load-bearing structure, like say the launch rail/pylon for the VF-1 booster. Typically, metal shrinks at a different rate than resin, and for certain parts can be tricky to incorporate these 2 materials together with regards to fit. However, my train of thought is simply to do whatever is necessary and best for the sake of the kit. Somehow, I get the strange impression that Hasegawa might not tackle the GBP1. Though it's still very much a possibility, I think that I could still offer an interesting take on the design. Variable VF-9: it would take about as much time to engineer the transformation process as to sculpt it, and would be VERY expensive as a result. In thus, I'd prefer to start with a few more moderately-priced models. At least up until Samurai Monkey can attain a good reputation with regards to quality/craftsmanship, and gain a broader client base that would make sculpting/selling such complicated models more worthwhile. Quote
cobywan Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 I really don't think Hasegawa is going to do the GPB kit. They have a pattern of completely exhausting the potential out of a tool before making a new one. They did every variant of the fighter before they did the Battroids. Once they did the Strike they went on to other things. They would have done it if they were going to. Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 (edited) Hi Carl. Hello Captain, Somehow, I get the strange impression that Hasegawa might not tackle the GBP1. Though it's still very much a possibility, I think that I could still offer an interesting take on the design. I certainly don't have any inside information so your guess about Hasegawa is as good as mine but I 100% agree with your second point. I'm sure your take on the design would be worth it. It just might hurt Samurai Monkey if Hasegawa said they were coming out with the kit for $30 while you had half made yours. But maybe that isn't very likely. Either way if you made one, I'd get it. Variable VF-9: it would take about as much time to engineer the transformation process as to sculpt it, and would be VERY expensive as a result. In thus, I'd prefer to start with a few more moderately-priced models. At least up until Samurai Monkey can attain a good reputation with regards to quality/craftsmanship, and gain a broader client base that would make sculpting/selling such complicated models more worthwhile. Excellent point and I'm certainly willing to wait. It just makes me wonder how Studio HalfEye and I.H.P made any money. I suspect it would cost as much as an original to make a recast now and what about their engineering time? Maybe that's why neither is making variable Macross kits any more. Carl Edited October 4, 2004 by wwwmwww Quote
Grayson72 Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 I'd buy any Macross anything that was 1/72 so I put all three, however the Thunder Hammer kit would definately be at the bottom of my list. I have no interest in variable kits BTW. I think after you build one of these from the list you should take another broad based poll on what other kits to build. There's so many choices out there. There was a whole thread on what other kits people would like to see. For example I'd love a VA-3 Invader in 1/72. Quote
ChristopherB Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 Thunder Hammers all the way, but I will buy all (3) if they are produced, and I hope they are!!! I won't say this is gospel, but if Hasegawa was planning to do the GBP-1, we would have seen, or heard of something by now. Yamato has had their 1/60 version out for sometime, and I don't think it would have taken Hasegawa any longer to design their own. And as the John said, even if they do, his version would be unique in it's own way. Quote
gnollman Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 I think after you build one of these from the list you should take another broad based poll on what other kits to build. There's so many choices out there. There was a whole thread on what other kits people would like to see. For example I'd love a VA-3 Invader in 1/72. I agree. I know there's two kits I would absolutely love to see in 1/72... well, three, I guess. VF-5000 VF-17S VF-11B Since Hasegawa doesn't seem inclined to release any of them.... Quote
Major Johnathan Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 As usual, I'm ignorant. What's the Thunder Hammer? Could someone post a pic or link? Please? I can't vote till I see it. But I am leaning towrd the GBP... Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 As usual, I'm ignorant. What's the Thunder Hammer? Could someone post a pic or link? Please? I can't vote till I see it. But I am leaning towrd the GBP... I had to go looking for it myself. Here you go: Carl Quote
007-vf1 Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 MY eyes; my eyes!!! Is the same gigant picture over and over... How about a more subtle one just like this one?? Quote
hellohikaru Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 I wonder how how as complex as the Thunder Hummer end up less expensive than a VF-9.. Quote
agass4u Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 Oh Yeah!!!!!! You have to make the Thunder Hammer. I don't care if its cannon or not. It is simply bad ass and I want one. I will settle for the GBP1, but the Thunder Hammer has my vote. Also I am tired of seeing non-variable fighters. How about a good gearwalk kit? Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 How about a more subtle one just like this one?? Sorry, it was the only picture I knew of. I haven't seen the one you posted before. Carl Quote
Grayson72 Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 TH is a little too Gundamish for my taste, even the color scheme looks like one. Quote
Ranger565 Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 I agree on the Hammer , GPB1 All the way Quote
Gundamhead Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 Yeah very Gundamish. I like to keep my series seperate. GPB Armor for me. Quote
Majestic Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 HAMMER TIME! I'd really like to see something new and original (not to say that the booster wasn't), but something "different" like the thunder hammer. Quote
wm cheng Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 I must agree with Cobywan! Hey John, is this too late to request a nicely sculpted launch arm for the 1/72 Hasegawa - maybe with a metal tube insert for strength? I'd definitely buy a few of those! Quote
laroy Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 (edited) As usual, I'm ignorant. What's the Thunder Hammer? Could someone post a pic or link? Please?  I can't vote till I see it. But I am leaning towrd the GBP... I had to go looking for it myself. Here you go: Okay, I did the same thing, always jumping the gun, thats why I have so damn many models now. I voted the GBP1, but I would also buy the Thunder Hammer. Edited October 5, 2004 by laroy Quote
Gundamhead Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 Just for everybody that might not know, the Thunder Hammer has a very Gundam/Armored Core look to it. Kits from those series might interest you as well. Quote
Grayson72 Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 Actually the QF-9000 Ghost is at the top of my list of models I want. Quote
Less than Super Ostrich Posted October 6, 2004 Posted October 6, 2004 Actually the QF-9000 Ghost is at the top of my list of models I want. How many you plan to buy? And what are you going to resell it for? Couldn't help it... I still love you Grayson! Quote
Cdr Fokker Posted October 7, 2004 Posted October 7, 2004 What ever became of the possible QF-3000E Ghost from quite a ways back? I'd still like to see a really well done QF... But out of those three, I'd like something a little different like the Thunder Hammer... otherwise the plain ol' GBP-1S would be great too. Quote
Panzer Posted October 7, 2004 Posted October 7, 2004 wow, that Thunder Hummer is really sweet. i love it when valks get a "real world" paint treatment like the Low Vis. Quote
Myersjessee Posted October 9, 2004 Posted October 9, 2004 I think the Thunder Hummer might sell the best....VF9 next...then GBP...so I would suggest the Hummer now...then maybe VF9 or GBP....after that....VF5000 would be another cool yet to be done kit. Keep it up guys! As for the launch arm...we'd love it..but since it's already a WF kit I dont know if its the best option for Monkey Nugget. Quote
hellohikaru Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 For those wondering what is a VF-9 this one done by TWDC a while back... Quote
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