wolfx Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 These kits rock! Can we get closeups of the clonepilots/anakin figures that came with these? Quote
Graham Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 And I agree, the s-foils on the ARC definitely look like an afterthought.. I mean, there aren't even any visible components attached to them. At least with the X-Wing, spreading the wings gives the engines a wider base, and the guns a more spread out firing pattern. All the s-foils on the ARC do is make a bigger target. According to the RotS Increadible Cross Sections book, the S-Foils on the ARC-170 are supposed to be heat sinks. They open up to help dissipate heat generated by the guns and shields. Graham Quote
one_klump Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 (edited) Well, Graham just shut me up about the s-foils lol I had just formed an opinion about a blantent and un-needed x-wing tie in, and Graham killed it. Anyway, heatsinks make sense, given the size of the two engines. [edit] just saw the prices for the revell snap together kits... $25 for the jedi starfighters I can deal with, but $40 for the ARC fighter it too much for me. I'll just gave to wait until the Actionfleet come out. Edited May 30, 2005 by one_klump Quote
Matt Random Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 Has anyone found pictures of the Diecast Jedi Starfighter kit that will be released in the US later this year? I'm wondering if I should get import the snap together kit or wait for the diecast. Quote
Chronocidal Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 According to the RotS Increadible Cross Sections book, the S-Foils on the ARC-170 are supposed to be heat sinks. They open up to help dissipate heat generated by the guns and shields. Hehe.. that's kinda what I assumed their purpose was. It does look kind o like there are cooling vents or something under those panels when they fold out. Quote
MSW Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 what is the ship that Obi-Won flies off in after killing that droid general guy? I liked the design of it, retro-ish looked like something out of the old Buck Rodgers and Flash Gordon comics. Quote
one_klump Posted May 31, 2005 Posted May 31, 2005 Yeah, I got the retro vibe from it too, like a old suped up chevy. And Senator Organa hade the shiny red caddy Quote
Guest Bromgrev Posted May 31, 2005 Posted May 31, 2005 Does the nose of that ARC-170 look a little short? Looks very short to me. These kits seem to be in the shops here in the UK, but so far I've only seen the AT-RT, Droid Tri-Fighter and Jedi Star Destroyer. All the Jedi Starfighters and ARC170's probably sold out right away. RE: Grievous' ship: those were some tough windows to withstand re-entry like that, when most of the rest of the ship burnt up ... Quote
Stamen0083 Posted June 4, 2005 Posted June 4, 2005 Can anyone post images and/or review(s) of the Revell Republic Star Destroyer? I really like that design, and I figure it is as good a kit as any to start my Star Wars model binge. PS: Price too, please. Quote
bsu legato Posted June 4, 2005 Posted June 4, 2005 I think there was a buildup of the Venator Star Destroyer on the Starshipmodeler boards. Quote
bsu legato Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 Bump!Is this a Revell Germany release? Yeah, the Revell Germany kits are the only ones available right now. From what I've heard, the AMT kits will hit north american shelves some time this fall. Why so late? I dunno, its just AMT's way of saying "We don't care." Quote
Sumdumgai Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 If any of you are in the Paris area, I saw some of the revell kits at the Bon Marché, in the underground toy section. I don't remember how much they cost. I know it's not much use for anyone outside of France, but hey if you wind up in the area they might have some left... Quote
USMCBebop Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 Bump!Is this a Revell Germany release? Yeah, the Revell Germany kits are the only ones available right now. From what I've heard, the AMT kits will hit north american shelves some time this fall. Why so late? I dunno, its just AMT's way of saying "We don't care." Thanks! Some of the local models shops (here stateside) caryy Revell Germany kits. Maybe I'll be lucky! Quote
wolfx Posted June 15, 2005 Posted June 15, 2005 Hobby Search has them for preorder http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/ Search for "Star Wars". Quote
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