Graham Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 The new August 2008 issue of Hobby Japan magazine (out today), has the first published lineart for the VF-25 and also the first CG art of the Cheyenne II Destroid. See the pics below. I really hope somebody can translate all the text on the VF-25 lineart page. Graham
d3v Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) The new August 2008 issue of Hobby Japan magazine (out today), has the first published lineart for the VF-25 and also the first CG art of the Cheyenne II Destroid. See the pics below. I really hope somebody can translate all the text on the VF-25 lineart page. Graham Great lineart, I'm sure more than a few of us are now probing these scans for every bit of info we can gleam from it. A few observations, is that a hinge on the small winglet in the leg, does that mean that it folds inside into the leg as previously speculated? Also, am I seeing missile launchers on the shoulders of the Cheyenne II? Edited June 24, 2008 by d3v
sketchley Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks for the scans. Quickie translations: clockwise from upper left: Body Side Knee Armour Laser Gun Unit　Side - what you see in Battroid mode in the upper chest (?) area. When in fighter, it's on the left and right. Waist Shield Leg/Engine Part Interior Leg/Engine Part
Graham Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks for the scans. Quickie translations: Laser Gun Unit　Side - what you see in Battroid mode in the upper chest (?) area. When in fighter, it's on the left and right. Interesting, I thought the lasers were on the hips in battroid mode, same position as on the SV-51. Graham
sketchley Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Also, am I seeing missile launchers on the shoulders of the Cheyenne II? Yes. It looks like they've combined the weapon loadouts seen in Macross 0. The text says something about being equipped with a machine gun and a large cannon and missiles. According to the past armed usage of the destroids, the Shaian II can be said to possibly have a wider type of operation.
d3v Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Interesting, I thought the lasers were on the hips in battroid mode, same position as on the SV-51. Graham I think it still does, the image seems to be the what the whole assembly looks like in fighter mode. You can see what seem to be connecting joints for the legs in both drawings. That, and it matches what we see on the side of the "hips" in what we've seen of the VF-25s Battroid mode.
sketchley Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Interesting, I thought the lasers were on the hips in battroid mode, same position as on the SV-51. Graham oop. Mistranslated. Here's the entire blurb: "Seemingly, the laser gun unit that has placed to the upper part of the thigh at Batoroid from the other side. It adheres outside of the airframe right and left at the fighter. "
Graham Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 The Cheyenne II appears to have a six-barrelled gattling type cannon on each arm (perhaps 35mm caliber same as in Mac Zero?), with a large bore single barreled cannon or some type (possibly an energy weapon) underneath. I'd say there's a 99% chance those are missile launchers on the left and right shoulders. Each launcher appears to have 4 cells. Graham
Graham Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 oop. Mistranslated. Here's the entire blurb: "Seemingly, the laser gun unit that has placed to the upper part of the thigh at Batoroid from the other side. It adheres outside of the airframe right and left at the fighter. " Ah, thanks, that makes better sense now. Graham
Kelsain Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Cool! Thanks Graham! I'm liking the Cheyenne2. It takes a lot of the best destroid elements. You've got the variable legs and vulcan cannons of the original Cheyenne, built-in missile launchers like the Phalanx and the BIG arm cannons of the Tomahawk. I wonder if it has hands on the back of the arms like the Cheyenne. All it's missing is some wicked gun clusters... As for the Quarter Pounder, I still really like the attacker mode... But I'm disappointed with the cruiser mode. I just think they could have integrated the arms and the legs a little better, maybe given it more of a Meltrandi Gunship silhouette. Right now, it just looks kinda like an asymmetrical White Base with wimpy struts connecting the main engines. It does, however, seem to spend most of its time with those legs tucked into Island1, so it's not bugging me THAT much.
d3v Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) As for the Quarter Pounder, I still really like the attacker mode... But I'm disappointed with the cruiser mode. I just think they could have integrated the arms and the legs a little better, maybe given it more of a Meltrandi Gunship silhouette. Right now, it just looks kinda like an asymmetrical White Base with wimpy struts connecting the main engines. It does, however, seem to spend most of its time with those legs tucked into Island1, so it's not bugging me THAT much. Hmm, calling it a Quarter Pounder makes me wonder if it'll be referred to as the Macross "Royale with Cheese" in France. Edited June 24, 2008 by d3v
Major Focker Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Hmm, calling it a Quarter Pounder makes me wonder if it'll be referred to as the Macross "Royale with Cheese" in France. and do you want valkyries with that?
Major Focker Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 i'm liking the wheels on the cheyenneII. i suppose it has a "rolling" mode where the legs fold into a tank like configuration ala some of the mechs in armored core. RC cheyenne, anyone?
d3v Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 i'm liking the wheels on the cheyenneII. i suppose it has a "rolling" mode where the legs fold into a tank like configuration ala some of the mechs in armored core. RC cheyenne, anyone? Those wheels makes me wish that it could transform into an actual tank of sorts.
Sulendil Ang Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Love the Cheyenne II. Destroid is never been more cooler since Monster in SDF Macross.
Major Focker Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Those wheels makes me wish that it could transform into an actual tank of sorts. hmmm... let's see , the 4 legs (or feet joints) when splayed will resemble the chassis on the CnC3 mammoth tank, and the cheyenne's got 2 sets of gun arms, again like the double barreled mammoth...
vanpang Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 The Cheyene 2 is great but I wish they also have some improved or updated versions of the other destroids like the Tomahawk or the Spartan. Really miss those destroids.
Zinjo Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 The Cheyenne looks like its a multipurpose destroid, combining all the elements of the original Cheyenne, with elements of the Tomahawk and the Defender on a single chassis. It would certainly reduce production costs and provide an "all in one" ground unit for NUNS. The only unit not represented in it is the Spartan which was mostly a close combat destroid and that role has essentially been taken over by the VFs anyway. The wheels remind me of the Destroid IIs from Mac II, which provided faster mobility to the units. However I wouldn't dismiss the possibility of a transformation for it, just yet. If there are wheels on the back of the calves or thighs, it could very well transform it's base into a rolling gun platform.
Zinjo Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 As for the Quarter Pounder, I still really like the attacker mode... But I'm disappointed with the cruiser mode. I just think they could have integrated the arms and the legs a little better, maybe given it more of a Meltrandi Gunship silhouette. Right now, it just looks kinda like an asymmetrical White Base with wimpy struts connecting the main engines. It does, however, seem to spend most of its time with those legs tucked into Island1, so it's not bugging me THAT much. Well unfortunately Miyatake wasn't available to design her, so we have to live with what we got...
MisaForever Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 LOOK AT ALL THE MECHAHEADS *looks at Ranka album art more*
azrael Posted June 24, 2008 Author Posted June 24, 2008 If anybody with translation skills wants to add the info from the scans to the Compendium...
Mr March Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Line art, at long last! Damn, those new VF-25 engines are tiny! Looks like they take up less than a third of the nacelle itself. The Cheyenne II looks fantastic.
azrael Posted June 24, 2008 Author Posted June 24, 2008 BTW, anybody want to pick up Continue magazine vol. 40? Seems like they might have a few production notes. (It's noted in the MF blog)
Zinjo Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 BTW, anybody want to pick up Continue magazine vol. 40? Seems like they might have a few production notes. (It's noted in the MF blog) I want a scan of that cover art...NICE!
Alastar Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 looks like the Cheyenne has also taken some more of the Tomahawk's weapon load. Could those be beam cannons mounted underneath the Gatling gun?
Zinjo Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 looks like the Cheyenne has also taken some more of the Tomahawk's weapon load. Could those be beam cannons mounted underneath the Gatling gun? I always thought those were cannons, not beam guns on the Tomahawk.
Final Vegeta Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 oop. Mistranslated. Here's the entire blurb: "Seemingly, the laser gun unit that has placed to the upper part of the thigh at Batoroid from the other side. It adheres outside of the airframe right and left at the fighter. " That means the beam cannon must be the one on the head. FV
Alastar Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 I always thought those were cannons, not beam guns on the Tomahawk. nope they are beam cannons. I thought they where too but i watched Robotech and they are beam weapons. The remastered edition did the Destreroids some justice.
Flaming Guantlet Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 The new August 2008 issue of Hobby Japan magazine (out today), has the first published lineart for the VF-25 and also the first CG art of the Cheyenne II Destroid. See the pics below. I really hope somebody can translate all the text on the VF-25 lineart page. Graham Cool! Thanks for sharing the goods. Although I'm still a bit suprised they haven't shown more of the VF-25 line-art (or other mecha for that matter). Still good stuff.
paper2k1 Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) BTW, anybody want to pick up Continue magazine vol. 40? Seems like they might have a few production notes. (It's noted in the MF blog) mine just shipped today, I hope to get it in a few days... I want a scan of that cover art...NICE! http://pds8.egloos.com/pds/200806/05/50/c0...4778f874913.jpg Zinjo...here's a bigger pic of cover Edited June 24, 2008 by paper2k1
Zinjo Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) nope they are beam cannons. I thought they where too but i watched Robotech and they are beam weapons. The remastered edition did the Destreroids some justice. I hate to break the news to ya son, but Robowreck has no relevance in the Macross World... However in the Macross Compendium Officially endorsed English resource of the Macross Universe, that bad boy has: 2 x Mauler PBG-11 liquid-cooled electrically-charged particle beam gun http://macross.anime.net//mecha/united_nat...br04/index.html Any resemblance of Robowreck to Macross is purely piracy on the part of Harmony Gold... Edited June 24, 2008 by Zinjo
Zinjo Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 mine just shipped today, I hope to get it in a few days... http://pds8.egloos.com/pds/200806/05/50/c0...4778f874913.jpg Zinjo...here's a bigger pic of cover Thanks bud. I will still need a higher resolution one to play with in photoshop...
Kronnang Dunn Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 I hate to break the news to ya son, but Robowreck has no relevance in the Macross World... However in the Macross Compendium Officially endorsed English resource of the Macross Universe, that bad boy has: 2 x Mauler PBG-11 liquid-cooled electrically-charged particle beam gun http://macross.anime.net//mecha/united_nat...br04/index.html Any resemblance of Robowreck to Macross is purely piracy on the part of Harmony Gold... I was going to say that, hehehe...
UN Spacy Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Well unfortunately Miyatake wasn't available to design her, so we have to live with what we got... He didn't design the Quarter? Who did it then? Why is Miyatake's name in the staff if he's not designing their cap ships?
Graham Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 BTW, anybody want to pick up Continue magazine vol. 40? Seems like they might have a few production notes. (It's noted in the MF blog) I've got it on preorder from amazon jp. Will do a nice big scan when it arrives. Graham
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