ahiachris Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Hi guys, just saw that the long awaited 1/72 Wave Tomahawk is on preorder. But it is schedule to be release at late June. 6800 Yen. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10110457 Quote
DarrinG Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I recently got the Galient Wave figure and I have to say its the best collectable I've ever owned / seen. I will post pics of it soon. So I was nervous this was going to be a must have - its not. Phew (for my wallet). First - I do love the green visor, excellent. And the whole thing looks very high quality -- But I've always thought the Tomahawk can look "froggy" if not done right. You have to place the emphasis on the green visor being the EYES like Skull-1, and de-emphasize the top 2 machine guns. If the top guns are too pronounced they become the eyes visually, and the visor becomes a big frog mouth. Below is a pic from the anime where you don't even see the 'eye' guns and it looks much better. Well WAVE - we have a walking frog IMO. The Yamato does a slightly better job here. If I have the extra funds though, your Galient has won me over and I will buy it if at all possible. PS - What is this feature here of it closing from the bottom? I like the protecting-the-pilot idea but he really becomes Kermit then. I did see this little scope go up in the line art but do not know its function. what about a working fog light? Quote
Skypoet Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 PS - What is this feature here of it closing from the bottom? I like the protecting-the-pilot idea but he really becomes Kermit then. I did see this little scope go up in the line art but do not know its function. what about a working fog light? Or a device allowing to look behind? Or maybe something similar (in terms of function) to the AH64 Apache's radar/optronic ball (above the rotor - the helo flies below treetop level but keeps the ability to see above the treetops in order to fire missiles without being exposed) ? Quote
MechTech Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 This kit is crying out for brass turned and drilled barrels. Then they need to point forward and level versus sticking up like a crab's eyes (or Kermit's) I think it looks pretty good personally. - MT Quote
DarrinG Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Who has the pic of the Tommy crashed against the side of the building / green visor with a bullet hole in it? Minmei is below stepping out of a car or something on the street below. If I remember right it accomplished my point above - of having the visor appear as the eyes and not the mouth. I 'Google Images' trying to find it and came up with nothing . . . Quote
aquilon Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 But I've always thought the Tomahawk can look "froggy" if not done right. You have to place the emphasis on the green visor being the EYES like Skull-1, and de-emphasize the top 2 machine guns. If the top guns are too pronounced they become the eyes visually, and the visor becomes a big frog mouth. Below is a pic from the anime where you don't even see the 'eye' guns and it looks much better. Well WAVE - we have a walking frog IMO. The Yamato does a slightly better job here. If I have the extra funds though, your Galient has won me over and I will buy it if at all possible. PS - What is this feature here of it closing from the bottom? I like the protecting-the-pilot idea but he really becomes Kermit then. I did see this little scope go up in the line art but do not know its function. what about a working fog light? I would just leave those guns off. Heck, if you look at the scene from the series I can't even see where they would fit the guns - the breeches would have to sit where the pilot sits or have to pass through if he/she is lifted up when the hatch opens. Quote
PetarB Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Someone mentioned Jar-Jar Binks. It's almost spoilt this Tomahawk for me! Quote
electric indigo Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I can get over the Jar-Jar thing, but I admit that the price is bothering me. Quote
captain america Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I can get over the Jar-Jar thing, but I admit that the price is bothering me. No kidding! Especially for a mass-produced plastic kit with mega-wide berthing hips! Quote
Robelwell202 Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 Nope... Sorry... After Yamato's 1/60, this thing just looks too dumb... I can't think of another word for it. Quote
PetarB Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 I can get over the Jar-Jar thing, but I admit that the price is bothering me. Actually, I have to agree with you. To be honest I was thinking around half, maybe 2/3 of what they are retailing for. Quote
DarrinG Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 This is a "WHAM" fully completed and painted kit though right? - like their Galient I just posted: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=32453 Quote
captain america Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 This is a "WHAM" fully completed and painted kit though right? - like their Galient I just posted: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=32453 I was under the impression that the Tommy was to be a standard, build-it-yerself kit, but I could be wrong. Quote
electric indigo Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 It's a snap-fit injection kit. Here's the page from Wave: http://hobby-wave.com/LINE_UP/kit/macross/...hawk/index.html Quote
DarrinG Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 WAVE - The green visor is his EYES - not mouth . . . Quote
Ranger565 Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) This kit is crying out for brass turned and drilled barrels. Then they need to point forward and level versus sticking up like a crab's eyes (or Kermit's) I think it looks pretty good personally. - MT Yeah He does have the Kermit the Frog Looking face. BUT you can fix that. The face on the Tommy is more square around the top of the Jaw( above the Green visor) So its possiable to sand it more square, When I build the kit, I will have to do that. This is the kit thats going to make me buy a new Air Brush and Paints and supplies and get me to have my Paints sent from Louisiana. Also I am and have been producing Decals for this while I have been wating for it to be released. Who has the pic of the Tommy crashed against the side of the building / green visor with a bullet hole in it? Minmei is below stepping out of a car or something on the street below. If I remember right it accomplished my point above - of having the visor appear as the eyes and not the mouth. I 'Google Images' trying to find it and came up with nothing . . . DarrinG thats me, I am making that Diorama when these guys come out. Here is the Decals i am working on for this Diorama. And yes I plan on Relaseing them for Sale. Here is the Pic I think your looking for too. Notice the Torso Decal and the Yellow Leg Markings. I am going to do this Kit and Diorama Justice. I could NOT bring myself to Bashing the heck out of one of Johns Kits for this. But for the Wave Kit its worth it. ( now I need to ask Mechtech, IF he can commision the Car in 1/72 scale for my diorama I will have to pay him nicely Edited February 18, 2010 by Ranger565 Quote
DarrinG Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 SWEET! Always LOVED that shot! Good luck on the diorama. How much for one? Easier to do 2 at once yes? ( half-kidding, you could sell me the one you like least ) Can't wait to see the inner detail where the right arm has been blasted off! See what I mean though - in that pic the green looks like an eye visor like Skull1, that's how the Tommy looks cool and avoids the Kermit syndrome . . . Quote
Vifam7 Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 WAVE - The green visor is his EYES - not mouth . . . It certainly looks better with the guns tucked away. But, all the lineart pictures I've seen of the Tomahawk has the guns stuck out look. Even Yamato's toy has it this way. Admittedly I'm not a big fan of the Tomahawk but I'm not understanding all the complaints on this model. Quote
DarrinG Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 I have no complaints with this model once the guns are tucked away a bit. Maybe the line art shows the gun out but I think they took it a bit far. The great thing about a kit is it can be customized to the owners liking . . . Quote
Sundown Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Who has the pic of the Tommy crashed against the side of the building / green visor with a bullet hole in it? You Rang? Unfortunately, I don't have the original scan on this computer, and I'm not sure I can find it anymore, but you get to look at my avatar. Quote
Ranger565 Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Sweet I pulled it off! Video Capture for the Win!!! Anyone have Scans of the Yamato 1/60 Decals??? This will be for the win!!! Would be a score in my book if anyone had a VERY good scan of them?? Carl Edited February 19, 2010 by Ranger565 Quote
thegunny Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Use these Caution decals or these more caution decals They come in other colours, this is just a few. They are heaps better than Yamato's and they are ready to use. For the kites you could use these Macross decals Edited February 19, 2010 by thegunny Quote
Ranger565 Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks Gunny, Yeah I could use those too. The Yamato Decals have the Exact replica for this tomahawk. here is a picture I could find. but I Need a good scan of it 8( I would be willing to bet someone has one around here. Quote
blacklotus Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) DAMN YOU!!! I HATE YOU!!! Jokes aside, you're right. I actually didn't noticed this TomaFROG until you point out about how the 2 MGs look like eyes of Kermit. Anyway, you just saved me $100. I was going to pre-order this until your comment. Also, this is an KIT, NOT a completed toy. Kinda expensive for a kit. I got my 1/100 Volks KOGs kits for Y3,000 each. And those KOGs are much bigger in real size. I recently got the Galient Wave figure and I have to say its the best collectable I've ever owned / seen. I will post pics of it soon. So I was nervous this was going to be a must have - its not. Phew (for my wallet). First - I do love the green visor, excellent. And the whole thing looks very high quality -- But I've always thought the Tomahawk can look "froggy" if not done right. You have to place the emphasis on the green visor being the EYES like Skull-1, and de-emphasize the top 2 machine guns. If the top guns are too pronounced they become the eyes visually, and the visor becomes a big frog mouth. Below is a pic from the anime where you don't even see the 'eye' guns and it looks much better. Well WAVE - we have a walking frog IMO. The Yamato does a slightly better job here. If I have the extra funds though, your Galient has won me over and I will buy it if at all possible. PS - What is this feature here of it closing from the bottom? I like the protecting-the-pilot idea but he really becomes Kermit then. I did see this little scope go up in the line art but do not know its function. what about a working fog light? Edited February 20, 2010 by blacklotus Quote
Ranger565 Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 You guys have to admit, the kit is NOT that bad. Now its NOT Johns Kit and that I rate with the Highest regards. But its a nice kit, if it were not for John and for Wave, we would be looking at the old IMAI kit only. Just like any other kit we can modify and make what we feel is the best. Since the Kit does not come out until June, that gives me time to buy the Materials to work on the building for my Diorama. Quote
Robelwell202 Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 You guys have to admit, the kit is NOT that bad. Uhhh... Yeah, it is. Quote
Ranger565 Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) Uhhh... Yeah, it is. Ok well I will buy it and fix it, I know I can Edited February 21, 2010 by Ranger565 Quote
Robelwell202 Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 That would be interesting to see. I look forward to it. Quote
PetarB Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 Well I ordered one. Looking forwards to seeing what I can do with it. It's been awhile since I've done any anthropomorphic mecha... Quote
Ranger565 Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 That would be interesting to see. I look forward to it. Sorry Rob just went back in read that, I sound like a jerk. Did not mean it that way. I was having a bad night, and I took it out on something dumb. please forgive. Your right its does look not right, but I can fix it, I know I can. Carl Quote
Grayson72 Posted February 23, 2010 Posted February 23, 2010 yeah I can't get over the Kermit/Jar Jar head on that thing, stuuuuupid. Anyway I'm stunned at the price, I'd figured 30-40 similar to a Hase battroid, that price is just redonculous. Quote
Ranger565 Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 yeah I hear it 60-70 bucks for the kit. I know why you guys are calling it jar jar and Kermit. Its the Front guns. they are up like a frogs eyes and jar jars. I know how to make this thing work. I have pre ordered 4. I know I have a while but I know I will be making this kit look pretty damn awsome when I am done. Quote
DarrinG Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 RANGER 565 - do you have any pics of dioramas you've done? I'm anxious to see how you're going to go about this classic scene . . . Quote
MechTech Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I've been off MW for a while so I'm catching up. The Tommy would look great with these: http://www.brookhursthobbies.com/Product-L...amp;M=&Cat= Or 1/48th scale (they also make them, I have some). I think it would look great. And if you're going to blow it to kingdom come as in the picture, the dimensions on the model are a mute point anyhow. If you do get serious about the car, let me know. I might be able to squeeze it in. I just saw one get blown up watching it with my children tonight. Six wheeled cars are just asking to be blown up anyhow - MT Quote
Ranger565 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 RANGER 565 - do you have any pics of dioramas you've done? I'm anxious to see how you're going to go about this classic scene . . . Actually no i dont. I wish I did, Most of my old Dioramas are back in Louisiana. I am however going to start construction of the Buildings and get my supplies very soon. I just need to do some research. I am working on the Decals now. thats takes lots of time in itself. So I have to study the picture alot. take notes, and start looking for parts. I will show you a pic of a kit I did a long time ago and I can promise you it will look very good. Just give you an Idea of the detail I've been off MW for a while so I'm catching up. The Tommy would look great with these: http://www.brookhursthobbies.com/Product-L...amp;M=&Cat= Or 1/48th scale (they also make them, I have some). I think it would look great. And if you're going to blow it to kingdom come as in the picture, the dimensions on the model are a mute point anyhow. If you do get serious about the car, let me know. I might be able to squeeze it in. I just saw one get blown up watching it with my children tonight. Six wheeled cars are just asking to be blown up anyhow - MT MechTech The guns will be perfect. Nice brass to allow me to edit them. The problem with the Wave Guns is that they are sticking up and thats whats wrong with the Head. if you were to lay them flat on the face like they are supposed to be it will look like a different kit. Also I need to square the top of the visor and bottom jaw a little more, then it will look correctly. I will have to cut and remove the shoulder and arm, but a bullet hole in the face plate and riddle it with bullet holes. So see how I can make damage to a Kit i will show you. Its all in the OIL Paints a person use. Thats right Artist Oils, Such Burnt umber and Black. Can find them in your local Craft stores. I know some of you have seen these pics but it will give you an idea of battle damage I can create. Thanks Mech, it wont be for a few months, but I will Pay for the car if possiable to have it made. Thank you very much. Quote
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