Kyp Durron Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 9:03 PM, jvmacross said: Can't wait to get my Mac Z "Shin Special"... LOL, neither can I.
Rogueload Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 34 minutes ago, Kyp Durron said: LOL, neither can I. +1
DYRL VF-1S Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 4 hours ago, chyll2 said: It seems they bought this version. I follow Luke Massassi's Facebook page "Massassi Models." They did purchase his design.
DYRL VF-1S Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Deleted Edited July 29, 2020 by DYRL VF-1S Duplicate post
kajnrig Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) So people seem to be making a big connection between this motorized deck and Macross, but it's... not, right? Like it's not based on anything specifically Macross and is just an aircraft carrier deck/elevator, right? Just want clarification on that, since there seems to be some cross-talk with the Shin F-14 release. Edited July 29, 2020 by kajnrig
DYRL VF-1S Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 19 minutes ago, kajnrig said: So people seem to be making a big connection between this motorized deck and Macross, but it's... not, right? Like it's not based on anything specifically Macross and is just an aircraft carrier deck/elevator, right? Just want clarification on that, since there seems to be some cross-talk with the Shin F-14 release. Yes, it's not being advertised as Macross related by Calibre, BUT the original modeler who they purchased design from said it is intended to be a replica of the opening scene of SDFM.
Sanity is Optional Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 58 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Yes, it's not being advertised as Macross related by Calibre, BUT the original modeler who they purchased design from said it is intended to be a replica of the opening scene of SDFM. Well, at least they're being smart about it this time. Also it doesn't exactly match up (the elevator deck, for instance, has different lines).
jvmacross Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 The squar-ish opening to the hangar area gives it away as being more "NOT MACROSS" than the rounded opening of an actual US Navy Hangar elevator..... Just look at the elevator floor.......It's another NOT-MACROSS....but shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Don't rile up the haters.....
DYRL VF-1S Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, jvmacross said: The squar-ish opening to the hangar area gives it away as being more "NOT MACROSS" than the rounded opening of an actual US Navy Hangar elevator..... Just look at the elevator floor.......It's another NOT-MACROSS....but shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Don't rile up the haters.....
JB0 Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Well, at least they're being smart about it this time. Also it doesn't exactly match up (the elevator decsonk, for instance, has different lines). Caliber Wings has a valid SDF license through Harmony Gold, as well as a Robotech license. Only reason to not brand this one is an attempt to keep a low profile after the Zero kerfuffle. ... Unless they're talking to HG's lawyers right now. Edited July 29, 2020 by JB0
jenius Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 Uh... Why would you brand it? By making it generic it appeals to a much larger spectrum, even beyond CW's Tomcats.
Kanedas Bike Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 So the BBTS link for the Shin variant is now 404. Any guesses what that's about? https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/131246 And I don't see it listed with the other Calibre Wings items; https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=calibre+wings -b.
Slave IV Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, Kanedas Bike said: So the BBTS link for the Shin variant is now 404. Any guesses what that's about? https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/131246 And I don't see it listed with the other Calibre Wings items; https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=calibre+wings -b. They been HG'd?
F360 Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 32 minutes ago, Kanedas Bike said: So the BBTS link for the Shin variant is now 404. Any guesses what that's about? https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/131246 And I don't see it listed with the other Calibre Wings items; https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=calibre+wings -b. BBTS removes questionable or unlicensed products. Calibre Wings removed the item from their main site too, They also removed comments and posts from their Facebook and tweeter . The one that you do see from their Facebook are the ones stating it's suppose to be a wink wink Custom from "Black-ace"
jvmacross Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Old news........ ....this release is moving so fast...it's like a red alert...scramble!....MacZ F-14's are already on the elevators and will shortly be at the Asuka II's carrier deck catapults! Edited July 30, 2020 by jvmacross
Rogueload Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 Just got an email saying that they are gonna be shipping out my shin’s F-14 next week!!
kajnrig Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 This was asked previous page, but what's the "Black Ace" connection? What's up also with the Gadsden Flag lookalike? The spade I get - VFA-41 Black Aces - but the snake? Setting aside modern US political usage, it doesn't make sense in the context of VFA-41, Calibre Wings, or Macross Zero... unless I'm missing something.
jenius Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 14 minutes ago, kajnrig said: This was asked previous page, but what's the "Black Ace" connection? What's up also with the Gadsden Flag lookalike? The spade I get - VFA-41 Black Aces - but the snake? Setting aside modern US political usage, it doesn't make sense in the context of VFA-41, Calibre Wings, or Macross Zero... unless I'm missing something. Black Aces is a company (perhaps named in homage). It would seem the heat from the licensing fall out at Calibre Wings triggered the finished products to be delivered instead by a separate company.
EastwindS2k Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 12:27 AM, seti88 said: Which version of the monster? Just wondering what the weight tolerance is for the motor to be able to push.. Model kits would be no problem i should say, since they hardly weigh much compared to a diecast. haha I was talking about the Monster in M Zero
Kanedas Bike Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 6 hours ago, Slave IV said: They been HG'd? 5 hours ago, F360 said: BBTS removes questionable or unlicensed products. Calibre Wings removed the item from their main site too, They also removed comments and posts from their Facebook and tweeter . The one that you do see from their Facebook are the ones stating it's suppose to be a wink wink Custom from "Black-ace" Ah, gotcha. -b.
Chronocidal Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 So, did they just decide to deliver on the few orders they got, and then disappear into the ether? I was almost considering grabbing one, but I really don't need any more of these.
ErikElvis Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Look pretty damn good to me. Ordered another to keep in box. Edited July 30, 2020 by ErikElvis
derex3592 Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 Those look badass! Congrats to those getting one!
Rogueload Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 I'm curious how many PO's CW got for these. Kinda wish I got two.
Vifam7 Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 If any of you guys are getting the M0 F-14 and are new to diecast aircraft models, be aware that some of the small bits and pieces are not going to fit as smoothly as say things on Yamato/Arcadia/Bandai models. The glove pylons on Calibre Wings models are particularly iffy. Sometimes they fit fine, other times it's a total pain in the a$$. When it's bad, some filing and glue is likely going to be needed. If glue is needed, I recommend using Elmer's white glue (apply and wait a day). Elmer's glue isn't permanent and won't attack the paint (also cleans easy with a wet cloth). Also, Calibre's Facebook page informs that newer releases of their Tomcat models will come with brass pitot tubes. Not sure if the M0 release will come with this but if so, the pitot tube will be difficult to attach with fingers. CW on their FB page suggests using a bottle cap to gently wiggle the thing in.
ErikElvis Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 I just put some ordinance on a new A-10 I got and some of the misses broke. Had to glue back in place. And some of the other ordinance was a tight fit. I’m sure it’s the same with all these models.
jvmacross Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 Thought they were going to start using magnets...not sure if the "Macross Zero" F-14 will, but perhaps future releases
Slave IV Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Vifam7 said: If any of you guys are getting the M0 F-14 and are new to diecast aircraft models, be aware that some of the small bits and pieces are not going to fit as smoothly as say things on Yamato/Arcadia/Bandai models. The glove pylons on Calibre Wings models are particularly iffy. Sometimes they fit fine, other times it's a total pain in the a$$. When it's bad, some filing and glue is likely going to be needed. If glue is needed, I recommend using Elmer's white glue (apply and wait a day). Elmer's glue isn't permanent and won't attack the paint (also cleans easy with a wet cloth). Also, Calibre's Facebook page informs that newer releases of their Tomcat models will come with brass pitot tubes. Not sure if the M0 release will come with this but if so, the pitot tube will be difficult to attach with fingers. CW on their FB page suggests using a bottle cap to gently wiggle the thing in. This is the main reason I won’t buy anymore CW. Everything falls off it anytime I barely touch the thing. The landing doors, pylons, ordinance, exhaust nozzles...all loose as a, well you know. Elmer’s glue is a good suggestion but I haven’t had any since I was in elementary school and it would have been better if I just didn’t need to glue my prebuilt diecast model. Anyways, looks cool and look forward to seeing pics from other people. I am interested in the elevator though. That’s a sweet looking display enhancer.
sh9000 Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 24 minutes ago, jvmacross said: Thought they were going to start using magnets...not sure if the "Macross Zero" F-14 will, but perhaps future releases What is this Macross Zero you speak of? I only know of Mac Z.
Kyp Durron Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 I guess I'll be getting an email soon as well, I'm glad I picked this up.
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