Graham Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Heh, I noticed an Ark Royal VF-1 in the book. I've really gotta push Yamato to release that, although with Royal Navy roundels. Graham Quote
Mr March Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 This does sound good. Now that I'm up to date with all the published Chronicle issues so far, this sounds like a good investment. Thanks Graham. Quote
nanashino Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 Its sitting on my hard drive in pieces... incomplete. -Nanashi's Information Group Ahem...........what ever happened to your defnitive work on the VF-1? Graham Quote
nanashino Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 With Shoji Kawamori listed as Supervisor, I wonder if we are to assume that this work (with its revisions/apparent mistakes/omissions) is as official as the Variable Fighter's Aero-report of the first This is Animation Special Macross Plus.... There is no mention of the VF-1B The VF-0's gunpod.... should be GPU-9 not GU-9.... F/A-20N Dragon II..... What happened to the Tigershark? No more F203 / F-203 designation? So now its okay for the VF-1 to have more than 2 hardpoints per wing? Regardless... must start translating.... -Nanashi's Information Group Quote
Graham Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 The page with the info on the additional wing hard points was most imteresting IMO. Are they new/modified wings added post SW1? The new hard points could certainly explain away some apparent animation errors, such as having 3 x RMS-1 shown on each wing on individual hard points, instead of the more common 1 x single & 1 x double mount. Quote
nanashino Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 http://users.fini.net/~ed/vv/vf1/gu11_and_loader_cart.jpg http://users.fini.net/~ed/vv/vf1/vf1-pilot_suits.jpg http://users.fini.net/~ed/vv/vf1/vf1-ejection_seats.jpg http://users.fini.net/~ed/vv/vf4/vf4g-photo1.jpg http://users.fini.net/~ed/vv/vf4/vf4g-photo2.jpg -Nanashi's Information Group Quote
Graham Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 I find the CG art of the various 'Circle-Bar' verniers interesting. Although given the apparent thinness of the 'bar' section and the fact that it is shown being able to pivot (presumably to vector thrust to some degree), I now question the validity of the previously held assumption that these also double as 'Hook/handles' for lifting the Valk or as for use as chain down points. Graham Quote
nanashino Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 OTM newly-developed materials (hyper-carbon etc.) would of course allow for super-strong and thin formed nozzle structure/assemblies to be fabricated (hehe). I don't like the "WARNING HOT AIR" notice.... they should probably says 'WARNING HOT GAS'. Actually, Shoji Kawamori drew the VF-4 in detail with "V.E. BLAST" (Vernier Exhaust Blast- ?) painted at the vernier thruster locations. -Nanashi's Information Group I find the CG art of the various 'Circle-Bar' verniers interesting. Although given the apparent thinness of the 'bar' section and the fact that it is shown being able to pivot (presumably to vector thrust to some degree), I now question the validity of the previously held assumption that these also double as 'Hook/handles' for lifting the Valk or as for use as chain down points. Graham Quote
Graham Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 OTM newly-developed materials (hyper-carbon etc.) would of course allow for super-strong and thin formed nozzle structure/assemblies to be fabricated (hehe). I don't like the "WARNING HOT AIR" notice.... they should probably says 'WARNING HOT GAS'. Actually, Shoji Kawamori drew the VF-4 in detail with "V.E. BLAST" (Vernier Exhaust Blast- ?) painted at the vernier thruster locations. -Nanashi's Information Group Accepted that OTM materials are going to be much stronger, but still, if the 'bar' is moveable, the two pivot pooints are going to be pretty small. Graham Quote
CF18 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 For anyone late to the party, like me... HLJ has listed this book now: http://www.hlj.com/product/SOF35182 Quote
Prime Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Looks like I may need to throw down some cash... Quote
Bri Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 yea, looks like a must have and SAL shippable so not to expensive. Quote
Zinjo Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I'm sure they'll be specs...repeated specs, but specs. The rest will probably be devoted to toys, models, old artwork and Hidetaka Tenjin artwork...probably in that order of majority. You are probably right. Although, I am expecting a new Hidetaka Tenjin artbook eventually. With all the new pieces of art he's been doing for the Chronicle I think is beginning to match all the art he published last time... He's up to at least 28 to date (every cover and fold out poster is his along with a few select ones inside). Quote
Zinjo Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 The GU-11 cart lineart may be new, but it was first featured in a piece of art in Chronicles... Quote
Rabidweezil Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 HLJ had this listed as a July release and then suddenly it is discoutinued. Does anyone know of another place that has this book in stock and ships to the US? Thanks! Quote
Graham Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 HLJ had this listed as a July release and then suddenly it is discoutinued. Does anyone know of another place that has this book in stock and ships to the US? Thanks! Have you tried Amazon Japan or HMV Japan? Both have English pages and are easy to use. Graham Quote
Rabidweezil Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Have you tried Amazon Japan or HMV Japan? Both have English pages and are easy to use. Graham Thanks for the tip Graham but I just grabbed one off ebay. It cost me a little more but it looks like this book is worth it. Out of curiosity I checked your suggested sites anyway. It doesn't look like HMV has any in stock and I didn't think Amazon Japan would ship to the US. I may have been misinformed though. Quote
Major Focker Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 HLJ had this listed as a July release and then suddenly it is discoutinued. Does anyone know of another place that has this book in stock and ships to the US? Thanks! rant on i'm in the same boat. i had it pre-ordered and was checking my account yesterday but their account system was still down for daily maintenance. checked again a couple of hours later and see the book finally available but already listed as low stock. immediately sent a shipment request but until today i still haven't heard back from them, so i don't know if i got a copy or not. this quirk of hlj (non-real time processing) is rather annoying in these circumstances, which is a shame because other than this my experience with them has been very positive. lately i've been shifting a good number of purchases to hwjapan due to better prices and they're very flexible when you want to make changes in your order. rant off Quote
BlueMax Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I have just checked with my local kinokuniya store... apparently they don't have it in yet and while they usually accept orders to import books, in this case I was told that the print supplier is out of stock and will have to wait and see for a second run of it in maybe a month's time or so... darn... Quote
Major Focker Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I have just checked with my local kinokuniya store... apparently they don't have it in yet and while they usually accept orders to import books, in this case I was told that the print supplier is out of stock and will have to wait and see for a second run of it in maybe a month's time or so... darn... the kino in taka and bugis never got them. the kino in liang court sold out within a couple of days of arrival. i missed out on the last copy by just a few hours when i droppped by then. if only i had stepped out during lunch break... sigh Quote
azrael Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 HLJ uses the "Discontinued" marker to stop people from ordering when they have no set date on when they will receive their next supply for new items. It would not hurt to e-mail them to see if when they are expecting their next supply. E-mail: products@hlj.com Hobby Search has a waiting list for their next shipment. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Can't wait to get this book! This and the Mospeada art book due in a week and a half then EMS on it's way baby! Edited July 28, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
BlueMax Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 the kino in taka and bugis never got them. the kino in liang court sold out within a couple of days of arrival. i missed out on the last copy by just a few hours when i droppped by then. if only i had stepped out during lunch break... sigh I enquired with the main shop (if any of the shops has it, it has to be the main one right?!?! How wrong i was...) @ taka. Sigh.... oh well... do you know know how much it was retailing here for? Quote
Major Focker Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) i seem to recall $46, but i might be confusing that with the MacrossF Archive which i also got from kino liang court. i also used to first check with taka, but on 2 other occasions i found liang court got their macross stuff first. it seems liang court might be the receiving branch so if it gets sold out there, it doesn't make it to the other branches. edit: yay! finally got payment request from HLJ. can't wait for this, and the 1/100 armored alto too Edited July 29, 2009 by Major Focker Quote
jenius Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I flipped through this book at Comic-con... absolutely gorgeous high quality stuff... but they wanted $60 for it and that's too rich for my blood. Quote
Dashgtr Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 i seem to recall $46, but i might be confusing that with the MacrossF Archive which i also got from kino liang court. i also used to first check with taka, but on 2 other occasions i found liang court got their macross stuff first. it seems liang court might be the receiving branch so if it gets sold out there, it doesn't make it to the other branches. edit: yay! finally got payment request from HLJ. can't wait for this, and the 1/100 armored alto too Hey did u say u got ur MacrossF Archive for $46 at Kino In liang Court, and taka ia sold out? do they also have the Variable Fighter Master File VF-1 Valkyrie? I intented to go to the one at Taka yesterday but was caught up with work. Quote
Major Focker Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Hey did u say u got ur MacrossF Archive for $46 at Kino In liang Court, and taka ia sold out? do they also have the Variable Fighter Master File VF-1 Valkyrie? I intented to go to the one at Taka yesterday but was caught up with work. yes, got Archive from kino liang court. also saw it in taka last week. track back for my earlier post regarding Master File. sold out as of now, you'll have to place an order for a second printing. Quote
BlueMax Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Hm.... wierd.... guy at taka's Kino was not willing to put an order for me..... said that there is no tock from the supplier so can't take an order... hm... if anyone succeeds, pls let me know, thanks. Edited July 29, 2009 by BlueMax Quote
Dashgtr Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Hm.... wierd.... guy at taka's Kino was not willing to put an order for me..... said that there is no tock from the supplier so can't take an order... hm... if anyone succeeds, pls let me know, thanks. Hi, I went down to Taka Kino in the evening and manage to reserve a copy of the MacrossF Archive but have to collect from liang Court, I have also placed an order for the Variable Fighter Master File VF-1 Valkyrie but is just placing an order depending on whether if they still have stock in Japan. Quote
BlueMax Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks man. Anyway, a fellow bro her has offered to order for me via yahoo jp. Quote
Knight26 Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Is anyone working on a translation of this yet? I would love to get it, but would want to know what is written in it too, you know? Quote
Dobber Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Have you tried Amazon Japan or HMV Japan? Both have English pages and are easy to use. Graham I can't tell if it is available with Amazon.jp. I used their english page but when I check for availablity I can't read what it says. Chris Quote
azrael Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 I can't tell if it is available with Amazon.jp. I used their english page but when I check for availablity I can't read what it says. Ships in 5-9 days. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 Well after looking through this new reference material it really has nothing insightful to offer. I was hoping to see more in regards to transformation mechanisms, but it is mostly a few new tidbits, such as: the seats (new versions?), six-types of vernier thrusters, and that's about it. I'm pretty meh about the whole book. Also, a lot of the (revised) reference material looks as though it is only based off the Hasegawa offerings. There are no real cues of the older reference material. Definitive? Highly unlikely. Quote
Graham Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 Loving the info on the totaol number of VF-1 produced. Far fewer VF-1S made than I expected and loads more VF-1A. Graham Quote
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