That's the first crossbone gundam and it's from a manga and that model kid hasn't come out yet since it's part of the all gundam project to make the main MS if each series it's own kit in High Grade
Although it's a new release, we don't generally do a lot of Gundam news posts. The sole reason for it seems to be to make a joke or suggest proxies re: GW and big models (i.e Knights). As such, it probably shouldn't be in N&R.
With it split off into it's own thread, I don't see the harm. Oh, and giant robots have as much use for cloaks as fully armoured space marines or terminators...
Azazelx wrote: With it split off into it's own thread, I don't see the harm. Oh, and giant robots have as much use for cloaks as fully armoured space marines or terminators...
As a 40k general thread? Sure. Although there's already knight proxy threads (scroll up for one linked in this one). In N&R? Not so much.
I'm not sure why you're so upset about it. The mods split it off, so ignore it if you don't like it - rather than bumping it to have an angry argument. I actually find the "slightly different" stuff people post here occasionally to be an interesting read, much of the time. Occasionally I even think "I'd like to buy that."
So since you asked:
Here are some new and upcoming Gundam Kits. Some of them look pretty cool, and like other cool models that currently lack rules (Dreamforge Games, Imbrian Arts, Red Box) it's up to the end user to figure out how they could use them in miniature wargaming - or simply use them as display pieces.
thehod wrote: That's the first crossbone gundam and it's from a manga and that model kid hasn't come out yet since it's part of the all gundam project to make the main MS if each series it's own kit in High Grade
Best thing to come from Gunpla Build Fighters.
That and the ability to watch cool Gundam fights without the constant refrain of "War is bad, mmkay!?"
I think it's a not-very-subtly-disguised stand to hold it up, since it has a hefty-looking about of crap as a backpack going there. Ironically, except for the chute, I think that one is my favourite of the bunch.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Ah, already answered. I also like the fourth one, with the two big-arse artillery pieces under the arms.
I'm going to be nit-picky here, AzazelX. Three of those pics you posted are of toys. The Unicron Destroy Mode, the Banshee Norn Destroy Mode, and that Crossbone X-1 Full Cloth are all Robot Damashii releases, not models. Also, that HG Crossbone that started this thread isn't the X-3 or any of the standard Crossbone Gundam designs. It's a Build Fighters release, which is odd. I wonder why they'd make a kit of a modified design before doing the actual one? It looks similar to the X-1 Skull Heart, but that skull is WAY too big.
I do hope this means that Bandai might finally be paying a bit more attention to the later UC stuff. I'd love to have some 1/144 Crossbone Vanguard suits or some Zanscare stuff.
Barzam wrote: I'm going to be nit-picky here, AzazelX. Three of those pics you posted are of toys. The Unicron Destroy Mode, the Banshee Norn Destroy Mode, and that Crossbone X-1 Full Cloth are all Robot Damashii releases, not models. Also, that HG Crossbone that started this thread isn't the X-3 or any of the standard Crossbone Gundam designs. It's a Build Fighters release, which is odd. I wonder why they'd make a kit of a modified design before doing the actual one? It looks similar to the X-1 Skull Heart, but that skull is WAY too big.
I do hope this means that Bandai might finally be paying a bit more attention to the later UC stuff. I'd love to have some 1/144 Crossbone Vanguard suits or some Zanscare stuff.
I'm good with that. I just pulled them off the website that was linked. Still, there's nothing wrong with using high-quality toys as wargaming models, either.
thehod wrote: I just want a Gundam Airmaster HGAW 1/144
The closest I have seen is someone doing a conversion using the AGE 2 Normal.
I think you could make a better Airmaster using the HG Savior Gundam as a base, it has a similar transformation and the legs are almost identical. This custom kitbash uses a RG Destiny Gundam to make an "RG Savior" but the torso's are similar enough between Destiny and Airmaster that you could add in the 1/144 Airmaster kit and have a really nice model.
Jehan-reznor wrote: Joke as it may be some of these are about the size of the knights, pose-able, and probably cheaper!
Speaking of size comparisons, here is one that shows how they stack up. The smaller model is RX-178 Gundam MK II in 1/144 scale, and the larger one is RGM-79Q GM Quel in 1/100 scale. Both of these are fairly representative of the sizes of most mobile suits in those scales, although there are several that are larger or smaller.
1/144 is indeed about the right scale for a knight (or a Tau riptide for that matter) and those kits seem to be on average about $30 or less.
And it's crap like that which makes it really, really hard for me to understand how the hell anyone can get behind GW's pricing. The knight shouldn't be more than $50 tops, maybe $75 if you accept the fact that it's GW and they're going to rip you off.
Sidstyler wrote: 1/144 is indeed about the right scale for a knight (or a Tau riptide for that matter) and those kits seem to be on average about $30 or less.
And it's crap like that which makes it really, really hard for me to understand how the hell anyone can get behind GW's pricing. The knight shouldn't be more than $50 tops, maybe $75 if you accept the fact that it's GW and they're going to rip you off.
Well the imp. knights sold out (also here in Japan) so GW will only increase the price!
Sidstyler wrote: 1/144 is indeed about the right scale for a knight (or a Tau riptide for that matter) and those kits seem to be on average about $30 or less.
And it's crap like that which makes it really, really hard for me to understand how the hell anyone can get behind GW's pricing. The knight shouldn't be more than $50 tops, maybe $75 if you accept the fact that it's GW and they're going to rip you off.
Its even worse when you consider that many of the smaller gundam 1/144 scale kits are still around the same size as a knight, riptide etc, more detailed, often come with more weapons/accessories items, fully possible (some with multiple
modes like gundam wing) and come with enough decals and stickers that the model will look half decent even it you don't paint it. Not to bash GW or their fans, but I'm generally convinced that the only people who fully support GW's prices are people who have never looked outside of the GW plastic range, their prices just don't compete outside of the miniature market.
Case in point: Zaku II High Mobility Type "Psycho Zaku"
Also I fully support the idea of a permanent gundam model thread in the news & rumors section. Maybe it could be a "mecha & sci-fi vehicle plastic kit" thread so people can post any interesting kits they find regardless if their compatible with GW or not, nothing wrong with people expanding their horizons after all.
It's posts like these that make me forget that the rest of the internet doesn't know as much about Gundam garbage as I do.
But then Barzam posts before me and did all the nitpicking I would have before I could and all is right in the world again.
I think Barzam's Gundam knowledge has evolved beyond my own at this point, and folks- THAT IS A SCARY THING.
If someone wants to keep Dakka informed on all the latest out of Japan, I'd subscribe. Beats trolling the Chinese and Japanese blogs for the latest photos and rumors.
I'd also like to note that Bandai aren't the only ones in the game. Kotobukiya makes some amazing kits. Their Armored Core sets are absolutely amazing.
thehod wrote:I just want a Gundam Airmaster HGAW 1/144
The closest I have seen is someone doing a conversion using the AGE 2 Normal.
Thank you! My God, someone else who feels the same about Gundam X as I do! Bandai has continued to ignore X pretty much since the initial line. They just put out the Gundams (and half asses the Ashatron) and left it at that. Bandai NEEDS to revisit that series.
highlord tamburlaine wrote:It's posts like these that make me forget that the rest of the internet doesn't know as much about Gundam garbage as I do.
But then Barzam posts before me and did all the nitpicking I would have before I could and all is right in the world again.
I think Barzam's Gundam knowledge has evolved beyond my own at this point, and folks- THAT IS A SCARY THING.
Um, thanks?
Fafnir wrote:And Korean. Dalong has the best reviews/previews.
I'd also like to note that Bandai aren't the only ones in the game. Kotobukiya makes some amazing kits. Their Armored Core sets are absolutely amazing.
Kotobukiya is easily number 2 these days. Sometimes it's worth checking out some of the other former garage kit companies, too. Volks' Five Star Stories plastic kits are things of beauty. Apparently there's also a few Chinese model companies that are worth checking out, like Longoon or Audley. Audley's Kainar series has some pretty cool designs and their kits are supposed to be surprisingly good.
Thank you! My God, someone else who feels the same about Gundam X as I do! Bandai has continued to ignore X pretty much since the initial line. They just put out the Gundams (and half asses the Ashatron) and left it at that. Bandai NEEDS to revisit that series.
I'm curious about that one chinese company that was doing unlicensed Super Robot Taisen kits. In SD proportions no less!
I've only seen them in person, but the owner of the store wouldn't let me check out the sprues.
Anyone ever come across these? I know they had the Sledgemil or whatever Zanger's first mech was (from way back in SRT Alpha Gaiden).
To this day I still want someone to make the Vertigo from X. That was one of my favorites. Very Quebley like (which has always been one of my favorites for its sheer Nagano-ish elongated designs).
First Gundam kit I ever built, and it blew my mind- first kit I'd done with polycaps, articulation, tons of accessories, and didn't know a lick of Japanese. The thing blew my mind. I think I must have gotten this in the very early 90s, maybe even late 80s. A long time ago. Snickered reading the English name of its pilot.
For the nitpickers and naysayers like Barzam, I am aware that's the HCM and not the actual old 1/144 Zeta kit. Fingers give away its true origins.
Hi guys,
if its more grim dark that you want, I would suggest having a look at the Votoms line of kits that they produce. The kits would be perfect for Titan sized models as they are 1/20 scale, I will be building my scope dog kit soon, so if you are interested, I will post some pictures later down the line!
Just some pics of Votoms painted by various other painters:
I'd also like to note that Bandai aren't the only ones in the game. Kotobukiya makes some amazing kits. Their Armored Core sets are absolutely amazing.
I just wish Kotobukiya polycap sprues were as commonly available as Bandai's. One of the ankle polycaps for an SRW Huckebein fell beneath my modelling table months ago and I've never been able to find it to complete the model. Swept out the entire area and still can't find it.
highlord tamburlaine wrote: It's posts like these that make me forget that the rest of the internet doesn't know as much about Gundam garbage as I do.
If someone wants to keep Dakka informed on all the latest out of Japan, I'd subscribe. Beats trolling the Chinese and Japanese blogs for the latest photos and rumors.
I'll readily admit that I know next to nothing about Gundam and general mecha stuff, and I'll happily bow to those more knowledgeable than I, and happily read a thread with kits and updates etc, regularly.
highlord tamburlaine wrote: It's posts like these that make me forget that the rest of the internet doesn't know as much about Gundam garbage as I do.
If someone wants to keep Dakka informed on all the latest out of Japan, I'd subscribe. Beats trolling the Chinese and Japanese blogs for the latest photos and rumors.
I'll readily admit that I know next to nothing about Gundam and general mecha stuff, and I'll happily bow to those more knowledgeable than I, and happily read a thread with kits and updates etc, regularly.
While the other timelines tend to be pretty hit-or-miss, I'd say that if you're interested in any of the Gundam lore, it'd be worth watching some stuff from the Universal Century timeline. If you're strapped for time, the OVAs (mini series, essentially) 0080: War in the Pocket, 0083: Stardust Memory, and 8th MS Team are great starting points.
The original series, Zeta Gundam (also a series), and Char's Counterattack (movie) are also great if you have the time, and are the main framework for the entire UC timeline. The original series and Zeta Gundam also have some streamlined movie series, which are actually pretty good.
And if you just want a standalone series, Turn A Gundam is easily the best series of the entire bunch. The mecha designs are also done by Syd Mead, and they look all kinds of awesome.
Thank you! My God, someone else who feels the same about Gundam X as I do! Bandai has continued to ignore X pretty much since the initial line. They just put out the Gundams (and half asses the Ashatron) and left it at that. Bandai NEEDS to revisit that series.
It has been getting some love of late. Last year they released the X and Double-X as HGUC kits. And they just released the X as a Master Grade kit last month.
As for the comparison between what Bandai does versus GW. They are not just outclassed in terms of size and posability, but in their molding skill as well. A Master Grade kit will come with sprues in at least 4 colors(sometimes multiple colors on the same sprue), and different types of plastic as well. They use polystyrene for the basic elements, a little ABS for the structural elements than need extra strength, and finally the rubbery plastic for the pollycaps. They've even managed to come up with an injection technology that allows them to mold a second plastic layer around another.
More design, more engineering, more base material, a market primarily popular in a single region, and they still handily beat GW in terms of price.
While the other timelines tend to be pretty hit-or-miss, I'd say that if you're interested in any of the Gundam lore, it'd be worth watching some stuff from the Universal Century timeline. If you're strapped for time, the OVAs (mini series, essentially) 0080: War in the Pocket, 0083: Stardust Memory, and 8th MS Team are great starting points.
The original series, Zeta Gundam (also a series), and Char's Counterattack (movie) are also great if you have the time, and are the main framework for the entire UC timeline. The original series and Zeta Gundam also have some streamlined movie series, which are actually pretty good.
And if you just want a standalone series, Turn A Gundam is easily the best series of the entire bunch. The mecha designs are also done by Syd Mead, and they look all kinds of awesome.
As a die hard UC fan, I was pleasantly surprised by Double O. The first season was excellent, despite suffering from the over designed toy-like mobile suit design that infects most of the alternate continuity series. The show is also kind of weird as you find yourself rooting for the antagonists throughout a good portion of the show.
I'd also like to note that Bandai aren't the only ones in the game. Kotobukiya makes some amazing kits. Their Armored Core sets are absolutely amazing.
I just wish Kotobukiya polycap sprues were as commonly available as Bandai's. One of the ankle polycaps for an SRW Huckebein fell beneath my modelling table months ago and I've never been able to find it to complete the model. Swept out the entire area and still can't find it.
Well they sell 'm here, which one are you looking for?
As for the comparison between what Bandai does versus GW. They are not just outclassed in terms of size and posability, but in their molding skill as well. A Master Grade kit will come with sprues in at least 4 colors(sometimes multiple colors on the same sprue), and different types of plastic as well. They use polystyrene for the basic elements, a little ABS for the structural elements than need extra strength, and finally the rubbery plastic for the pollycaps. They've even managed to come up with an injection technology that allows them to mold a second plastic layer around another.
More design, more engineering, more base material, a market primarily popular in a single region, and they still handily beat GW in terms of price.
The Real Grades and some of the newer High Grade kits are sometimes even better than some of the Master Grades, and in smaller scale!
But we all compare against GW, but remember they aren't the only miniature company making expensive Giant Robots either.
Those sure are some nice looking scopedog photos there Techguard!
I have vague recollections of trying to squeeze a Marshydog that I got in the early 90s into a game of 40k with my brothers. Maybe it was a game of Epic. We tended to try and find uses for all of the Japanese kits we were buying back in those days. There had been a hobby shop near my Grandparents' house that had bought out the stock of some Japanese store. The owner could care less about the giant wall of robots, kaiju, spaceships and various other random things he now owned. I'm pretty sure he priced everything by the size of the boxes too, and since there was so much of it, he just wanted to clear it as quickly as he could.
Between the 3 of us we did our damnedest to buy it all. Sadly the owner was a big unhealthy chain smoker type, had himself a heart attack, and the shop closed before we could own everything. I'm pretty sure Pegasus Hobbies in Southern CA bought a good chunk of their stock, seeing as they still own a wall of unbuilt late 80s mecha kits from a variety of long gone companies.
Fafnir wrote:
I really liked X, but Turn A is my one true love.
Turn A was good, but I still feel that the Earth Militia were the actual bad guys of that series. Considering they were manipulating the Moon Race from the very start and were attacking civilians, I had a very hard time sympathizing with them. I think Turn A probably got the shaft even worse than X though in terms of merchandise. They made, what, two whole Diana Counter Mobile Suits?
Fafnir wrote:
I really liked X, but Turn A is my one true love.
Turn A was good, but I still feel that the Earth Militia were the actual bad guys of that series. Considering they were manipulating the Moon Race from the very start and were attacking civilians, I had a very hard time sympathizing with them.
Remember, this is a Tomino Gundam series. You're going to have a difficult time finding a clear-cut good and bad side. This is the same guy who made the Feddies the good guys in First Gundam, only to turn them into the Titans come Zeta.
I think Turn A probably got the shaft even worse than X though in terms of merchandise. They made, what, two whole Diana Counter Mobile Suits?
It is worth noting that by the time Turn A had come about, Tomino had become tired of having all his works exist just to sell toys. Part of his intentions for the designs of Turn A were to have everything be as difficult to turn into a toy as possible. That said, Bandai did get around to releasing an MG Turn A Gundam, and it looks fantastic. If I had room for it, I'd definitely buy one.
Remember, this is a Tomino Gundam series. You're going to have a difficult time finding a clear-cut good and bad side. This is the same guy who made the Feddies the good guys in First Gundam, only to turn them into the Titans come Zeta.
But it makes sense that they became the Titans. I mean, they'd just come off an attack by an enemy willing to use nuclear weapons and with numbers that Zeon forces shouldn't have had at the time. Forming a unit dedicated to hunting down and taking out that threat makes sense, just someone in charge took it beyond the logical extreme.
Remember, this is a Tomino Gundam series. You're going to have a difficult time finding a clear-cut good and bad side. This is the same guy who made the Feddies the good guys in First Gundam, only to turn them into the Titans come Zeta.
But it makes sense that they became the Titans. I mean, they'd just come off an attack by an enemy willing to use nuclear weapons and with numbers that Zeon forces shouldn't have had at the time. Forming a unit dedicated to hunting down and taking out that threat makes sense, just someone in charge took it beyond the logical extreme.
...Not to mention a colony drop...
But the point is, short of Gihren, most of the people and factions in the UC aren't entirely evil (or good), even if they do a lot of really bad things.
I didn't include that because that was fairly standard Zeon tactics(a successful drop during Operation British and at least one more attempted during the OYW).
Ironwill13791 wrote: I actually can't wait for the MGBF Star Build Strike to come out. I will be picking up the HG kit, but the MG is going to be beautiful.
I feel like the Star Build Strike is a little too busy. I really liked the Build Strike Full Package, and even the Build Gundam MK II (except the HG looks off from the anime). I also like the Zaku Amazing, but for some reason the HG kit looks terrible. It deserves a Real Grade kitbash or something.
Looks far too gaudy for me. I absolutely loved the look of the original Strike Gundam (I even used to have a Perfect Grade model of it) because it was such a simple and elegant update of the classic RX-79.
The Star Build suffers from the same fate that most of the later SEED-era MS had, being overdesigned to the point of self-parody.
Different strokes I guess. I do like both the Build Strike and Build MK II.
There was a lot of variation to the Strike also. Each different pack gave it a different loadout, but was focused on a single "theme" (like the sword pack).
Of course, I do like the double X HG kit(Gundam X is such an underrated series).
SickSix wrote: I have been really tempted to get one of these to use as a Riptide. Half the price and it has stellar reviews.
If that is a 1/100 scale it will be way too big for a Riptide I'm thinkin. Consider 1/144 scale kits, although the Wing Gundam kits tend to be a little smaller I guess...
Depending on your loadout, the following are good choices:
I'm really curious about how that Dougram kit will turn out. Max Factory isn't exactly known for making models.
Oh, Tamburlaine, the company that made those Chinese SRW kits is called Model Comprehend. They've also made some knock off and original variants of the Nu Gundam (including a ground combat model), an SD S Gundam, and some other Chinese robots.
Ironwill- I'm pretty sure the MG Build Strike is already out.
Did they ever do that updated model when they made the Layzner kits a few years back?
Then I started thinking about all the other stuff Bandai has teased me with over the years, like those Digimon kits that were going to be part of that MG line they were doing Kamen Riders and stuff in. I think it was some Angemon variation and War Greymon. Would have been pretty cool.
Ironwill- I'm pretty sure the MG Build Strike is already out.
Yeah, they have the MGBF Build Strike Full Package out already. I just personally like the Star Build Strike a bit more, and that only has an HG kit out (although still a really nice kit).
Does anyone remember the old Robotech model kits that Revell licensed? Most of the "odd" ones were old kits from the Dougram anime produced by Takara. This isn't exactly Gundam or Bandai, but in the general vicinity and I was hoping maybe someone knew if there has been any reissues or new kits of those as they fetch a hefty price on ebay. While the mechs were quite 80's in design, there were some cool vehicles and a couple of walker platforms that had an interesting design.
Specifically the Tequila Gunner in 1/48 scale pictured below.
just add spikes, chains, and a whole lot of decay. I'm an Texan so we don't have things like..."gw stores" to game in so I shouldn't have too much problem using it as a proxy. I hope
Can someone please tell me I can buy that rotary cannon separately? I am currently making a Mech-Tide (Mechanicus inspired Riptide) and that would work perfectly!
Can someone please tell me I can buy that rotary cannon separately? I am currently making a Mech-Tide (Mechanicus inspired Riptide) and that would work perfectly!
I don't think you can. Look at it this way; the kit only cost $45. So if you bought it and threw away everything but the cannon, you'd be getting the same value in plastic as if you bought a whole GW model.
Can someone please tell me I can buy that rotary cannon separately? I am currently making a Mech-Tide (Mechanicus inspired Riptide) and that would work perfectly!
No, but there is an amazing rotary cannon kit somehwere online that was made for something else. It has an eletric motor to make the barrells spin. I will see if I can find it.
I have a Border Break model I'm converting to use as a riptide. It has a more MechWarrior feel for me than gundam does (I don't really like a lot of the gundam asthetics myself). These just happened to be in roughly the same size range as a Tau Riptide, and cheaper.
Then I started thinking about all the other stuff Bandai has teased me with over the years, like those Digimon kits that were going to be part of that MG line they were doing Kamen Riders and stuff in. I think it was some Angemon variation and War Greymon. Would have been pretty cool.
Do you mean the MG Figurerise or D-arts/Figuarts figures?
Figuarts Wargreymon is out, not sure about the MG Figurerise line beyond Reboot Omegamon/Omnimon.
Meh, the Converge stuff is SD and non-articulated. Though, there are some nice looking figures in the line, Barzam and Asshimar standing out especially.
basement.dweller wrote: Does anyone remember the old Robotech model kits that Revell licensed? Most of the "odd" ones were old kits from the Dougram anime produced by Takara. This isn't exactly Gundam or Bandai, but in the general vicinity and I was hoping maybe someone knew if there has been any reissues or new kits of those as they fetch a hefty price on ebay. While the mechs were quite 80's in design, there were some cool vehicles and a couple of walker platforms that had an interesting design.
Specifically the Tequila Gunner in 1/48 scale pictured below.
Spoiler:
These are from the Japanese Dougram (ダグラム) series
I like the Lost planet one except them feet!, Border break played that great game they should release it on the console/PC
2) What scale are they in? Would they work for Infinity/40K?
Thanks!
The answer to #1 is almost always www.hlj.com, #2 the first tank lists 1/35 in the picture and I'm pretty sure that the Gundam tank is from their Hard Graph line which would also be 1/35.
I want to know about the edelweiss though. I thought it was only a pack in bonus that came with the game in japan but looks like they made a model out of it. Will buy 3 of them if I can find a dealer that sells them.
@SickSix
If your looking to use heavy arms you should also check out the Serpent Custom as a possible secondery if you plan on using more than one riptide, it has a slightly more armored look (being a mass-produced MS)
and a similar weapon load out with added beam cannon, also Hobby Link Japan has them on sale so you can pick one up for next to nothing:
I'd also like to note that Bandai aren't the only ones in the game. Kotobukiya makes some amazing kits. Their Armored Core sets are absolutely amazing.
Yep the armored core Kits are great, I own several of the AC3 era kits and even without paint their wonderful pieces of work. Although with that said I wouldn't recommend them to the novice builder, they're quite
complex kits with lots of very small fiddly parts. Speaking of Kotobukiya, people should check out the Frame Arms line of kits, they have a pose-able ABS(?) skeleton that normal plastic kit parts click onto and
are capable of quite dynamic poses. The line is small but has a pretty good variety of mecha styles from more gundam-looking mechs to stuff that wouldn't look out of place in armored core or front mission.
Here you go: (1/144 scale, 145mm, Frame Arms kits)
I have a Border Break model I'm converting to use as a riptide. It has a more MechWarrior feel for me than gundam does (I don't really like a lot of the gundam asthetics myself). These just happened to be in roughly the same size range as a Tau Riptide, and cheaper.
Here you go: (1/144 scale, 145mm, Frame Arms kits)
Frame Arms are actually 1/100 and quite large. I imagine they'll be too big to be used as a Riptide.
Speaking of Frame Arms though, there's two coming out soon.
Durga I
Magastuki
About the Edelwiss, it is 1/35 and being made by Volks. I've said it before and I'll say it again, they're putting out some very high quality plastic kits. Unfortunately, it might be like their plastic Five Star Stories kits and have a limited distribution. I'd imagine HLJ might carry though, even if it's brief. The price is 5250 yen and official release is on the 7th of this month. The box art to it is gorgeous, too. The kit is also supposed to have some kind of light up after market option parts for the engine as well. The Japanese hobby mags have been keeping a very close eye on this kit.
The next kit in the line has also been announced. It's called a Shamrock. It's very boxy and looks vaguely reminiscent of a Tiger bashed with a Leman Russ.
I have a Border Break model I'm converting to use as a riptide. It has a more MechWarrior feel for me than gundam does (I don't really like a lot of the gundam asthetics myself). These just happened to be in roughly the same size range as a Tau Riptide, and cheaper.
Thanks for these links, I've never considered using a Mecha before, but these ones are right up my alley! I'd much prefer one of these over a Knight!
EDIT: Consequently, does anyone have a shot of these next to a 40K model? I kind of want to eyeball their relative size.
I have both Lost Planet toys (they're toys, trust me) and the Raiden as well as the Ishtar from Gasaraki and a couple of the Border Break kits. I can try and take some photos this weekend if you want. A word of caution though, the Gasaraki kits are fragile as hell. My Raiden is from the original release and I've repaired it numerous times. I'm amazed it's held up as well as it has. The Ishtar is somewhat better in that regard though. Also, the Lost Planet toys and the Border Break kits are probably going to be too large for your needs.
The kit on the right in this picture is a Frame Arms Basilard. It's maybe slightly taller than a standard Border Break kit, but both lines use the same Frame Arms skeletons.
I have both Lost Planet toys (they're toys, trust me) and the Raiden as well as the Ishtar from Gasaraki and a couple of the Border Break kits. I can try and take some photos this weekend if you want. A word of caution though, the Gasaraki kits are fragile as hell. My Raiden is from the original release and I've repaired it numerous times. I'm amazed it's held up as well as it has. The Ishtar is somewhat better in that regard though. Also, the Lost Planet toys and the Border Break kits are probably going to be too large for your needs.
The kit on the right in this picture is a Frame Arms Basilard. It's maybe slightly taller than a standard Border Break kit, but both lines use the same Frame Arms skeletons.
Interesting, thank you. The one on the left looks like a fairly accurate approximation, and I like its design. It's a shame that IG doesn't have any big stomping robots, I have no real excuse to get one aside from a counts-as Knight. I'm really big on the 2-hand weapon design (as in, guns that are held in 2-hands rather than dual-wielding) as it seems more realistic to me. Hmm. I wonder how well these would translate as Mega-Dreads if given an Orkish do-over.
Rolt wrote: @SickSix
If your looking to use heavy arms you should also check out the Serpent Custom as a possible secondery if you plan on using more than one riptide, it has a slightly more armored look (being a mass-produced MS)
and a similar weapon load out with added beam cannon, also Hobby Link Japan has them on sale so you can pick one up for next to nothing:
I'd also like to note that Bandai aren't the only ones in the game. Kotobukiya makes some amazing kits. Their Armored Core sets are absolutely amazing.
Yep the armored core Kits are great, I own several of the AC3 era kits and even without paint their wonderful pieces of work. Although with that said I wouldn't recommend them to the novice builder, they're quite
complex kits with lots of very small fiddly parts. Speaking of Kotobukiya, people should check out the Frame Arms line of kits, they have a pose-able ABS(?) skeleton that normal plastic kit parts click onto and
are capable of quite dynamic poses. The line is small but has a pretty good variety of mecha styles from more gundam-looking mechs to stuff that wouldn't look out of place in armored core or front mission.
Here you go: (1/144 scale, 145mm, Frame Arms kits)
Spoiler:
Sweet thanks for that!
I have loved Armored core until 5. I didn't know anyone made kits for them. I will have to check that out!
agnosto wrote: Here's your chainsword solution for not-knights
It actually spins...fully mechanical.
Out of stock at HLJ. some place called Hobby Search has it though - bad idea to order from them? They seem legit but with those Asian sellers, I honestly do not trust myself to tell the difference
as for shipping, well, SAL shipping for the 71 gram they claim it to be should be either 3.7 or 4.7 USD. If they don't make good on that and try to charge several times item cost as shipping, meh, I'll get it from HLJ some time. worth the shot, though
It's been a long time since I've used HLJ, but they've never done me wrong.
As for waiting for something to come into stock, a lot of companies will end up rotating models/parts out of production if it's not a major product. You might be waiting for a while if you have to backorder.
Thanks for these links, I've never considered using a Mecha before, but these ones are right up my alley! I'd much prefer one of these over a Knight!
EDIT: Consequently, does anyone have a shot of these next to a 40K model? I kind of want to eyeball their relative size.
I will try and get one of my WIP Border Break and a regular crisis suit. I think they're similar enough in scale comparison to images I've seen of a Riptide next to a Crisis Suit to use it as a Riptide stand-in.
Here is a comparison shot of a Border Break Shrike next to a Tau Firewarrior and a Tau Commander. I figure it's roughly okay given the height of a Riptide in photos I've seen (I don't actually have a Riptide, so I can't say for sure)
Well, I guess that saves me the trouble of taking pictures of mine. I wish those kits were still available though. Then again, I also wish they'd done more of the mechs. There's some really neat looking ones that didn't get any kits.
Mr Morden wrote: I'd Love some of the Robotech / BattleTech models in 28mm
Warhammer, Marauder and Locust would be brilliant.
Most of them used to be available in 1/72 scale. They were about 12 inches tall. A few of the Robotech kits are back out now and can be found on the HLJ site.
Kilkrazy wrote: The M61A5 is about the same size as a Baneblade.
Very much it is, the plastic suspension needed shoring up, it is a bit more delicate than a GW kits as it is mainly a display model, but enough putty and wire made it stronger!
I use the special rule for the main guns
Dual Long Barreled Vanquisher super guns: Each can be fired at separate targets at a ranged of 110" across the table at normal Vanquisher shots at the Ballistic skill of the vehicle, but if needed against a titan target or gargantuan creature, both guns may be synchronized to fire a the Mega-D super shot as a single die roll to hit, at Strength D counting as a single fired superheavy weapon.
Out of stock, though. Hobby search charged me 3.80 USD intl untracked shipping and a similar price for the kit - Buzzsaw says they're okay so you might want to go with that
Jehan, are you in Nagoya? I saw that exact same Techno Police tank at the Nagoya Mandarake a few weeks ago. I probably would've bought it if it weren't for the fact that I would've had difficulty fitting it into my suitcase unbuilt.
Barzam wrote: Jehan, are you in Nagoya? I saw that exact same Techno Police tank at the Nagoya Mandarake a few weeks ago. I probably would've bought it if it weren't for the fact that I would've had difficulty fitting it into my suitcase unbuilt.
Huh, I guess Mandarake must just be sitting on a cache of old and reissued Techno Police kits.
Those chainsaws are pretty big. The weapons released in that particular wave all had motorized gimmicks on them. I've got the gatling gun from that series and the thing is massive.
Out of stock, though. Hobby search charged me 3.80 USD intl untracked shipping and a similar price for the kit - Buzzsaw says they're okay so you might want to go with that
I have dealt with them many times, but the shipments do arrive, higher the price os the models the higher the shipper costs. I will likely order several chainblades/kinetic fists/double blades along with my Garmillas Tri-Deck Carrier kit.
Well, I did promise some size comparisons using Border Break kits, the Lost Planet Hardballer, and some Gasaraki kits.
Unfortunately, I didn't have anywhere decent to take pics, so they wound up a little dark. Dakka's auto adjust helped a little at least.
So, here's the Shrike from Border Break next to a standard IG figure.
The Shrike is probably the smallest of the Border Break kits. I also have the Heavy Guard, and it's ever so slightly taller.
And here it is compared to Kotobukiya's Hardballer toy from Lost Planet.
Here's the Gasaraki kits I've got. The Raiden is on the left and the Ishtar is on the right. Keep in mind with these two that they're 1/35 and have opening cockpits with pilot figures. Plus they're out of production.
The Raiden is actually from the original release in the early 2000s. It's joints can be a bit fragile. They've broken on me several times over the years, but I've been able to repair them every time without impeding the kit's articulation. While I prefer the Ishtar's design, its joints are somewhat hampered. The Raiden has a superior range of motion, but I find it to be somewhat uglier. Someday maybe I'll track down the third mech. While I absolutely hated the show, the mecha designs were pretty neat.
Those are really cool barzam. Liking the white Gasaraki mech on the right, the upper body reminds me alot of the mechs from gungriffon if you've ever heard of it.
Oh and thanks for the update on the VC tank, absolutely love valkyria chronicles, only reason I still own a PS3 (well that and demons/dark souls), even more happy to hear their going to be make the shamrock light tank.
I'd be great if they made some of the imperial tanks too, although the would be way too large for normal games they would make excellent super heavy IG proxies.
Any chance you could throw up a link for those glowing after-markets parts for the edelweiss you saw? I've got a feeling their meant to be the tanks generator by the sound of it, which in the game is basically an exposed part of
the tanks engine powered by a glowing blue crystal called ragnite a mythical power source that powers everything in the world and is partly the main cause of the second europa war (no spoilers), it also act's as a weak-point in
the game so infantry can take out the tanks with careful maneuvering, pretty cool stuff eh.
No problem.
I couldn't find any info on the website about the LED unit. I'd originally seen that in an article on the Edelweiss in an issue of Hobby Japan.
Haha cool there is a smaller version out now that i will maybe use as a dreadnought
For anyone who wants to build a Hangar for their imperial knights
this is quite cool, this is Kotobikuya MB-09 and it goes op to MB-19.
size is 18 x 17 x 6.5 cm / 256g
I thought I was translating it wrong but it does say Chain Base. Huh. My wife just shrugged and called me otaku when I asked her about it. Maybe I can get her parents to make a run to akiba for me. ...... don't tell her I said that.
Well, I took the plunge. I ordered three of the Edelweiss tanks. For those curious about the shipping from Japan, it's $213 total, including about $50 shipping.
My Leynos "knights" are allegedly 1/35 scale, 1/144 scale hangar may seem smallish for the 40k 1/56 or 1/60 scale, but I also think smallish for the massive Leviathan Crusader.
shasolenzabi wrote: My Leynos "knights" are allegedly 1/35 scale, 1/144 scale hangar may seem smallish for the 40k 1/56 or 1/60 scale, but I also think smallish for the massive Leviathan Crusader.
Kotobukiya's modular hangar bases are actually more non-scale. They designed them to be used with just about all of their stuff, which range from around 6" non-scale to big ass 1/72 Zoids and up. They also have the nifty feature of being stackable, so if one base is too short, buy a second and make it bigger.
I just got mine yesterday. Keep in mind it's a toy though, not a model.
Bandai just released their list of kits from May to August.
MAY HGUC Kshatriya Repair
Builder's Parts MS Cannons (shoulder cannons w/ missiles & grenades)
Builder's Parts MS Missiles (GINN style missile launchers)
HGBF Skull Weapon (booster unit for Mao's Crossbone kai, has a Core Fighter looking craft and pirate themed weapons)
JUNE MG Turn X
HGUC Zussa (unicorn style) HG Zaku I (Thunderbolt style) I'm all over this one. It should hopefully be in the safety orange scheme, too.
SD Neo Zeong (probably the only way they'll release this one as it looks really big)
1/12 scale Analyzer (from Yamato)
flight deck for Bandai's 1/500 Yamato kit
JULY RG Char's Zugock - this came out of left field. I'm sure the standard model won't be far behind. Hopefully an RG Gogg and RG Acguy will be coming, too.
Builder's Parts System Weapons 007 (looks like Sinanju's bazooka and Unicorn's lance)
LBX Achilles mk.II - Tamburlaine's probably the only one interested in that one
AUGUST Builder's Parts System Weapons 008 (sniper rifle/Zeta Gundam's Mega Launcher & GM Beam Spray Gun)
There's probably more to come as we get closer to summer and the final episode of Unicorn comes out. I sure would like them to maybe make that Galuss K from earlier episodes.
SD Neo Zeong will be mine, just like every single other gawd damned SD that Bandai has released in the last 20 something years.
I thought I'd seen artwork of a non- scale version of it, like the Gundam Mechanics line or whatever it was called that had the Quinn Mantha and Alpha Azeal.
Barzam wrote: Gundam Unicorn. It's a customized Geara Zulu.
Thanks . Now I have the urge to make a nurgle themed CSM+Tau army. Good thing FFG came out with the 40k card game so I can spend my money on that instead.
Well, I can't argue with you there. The fully poseable hands on the Blodia are really nice. I'm now kicking myself for passing up the really cheap player 2 version I found at Mandarake. Now if I could just get a cheap Detonator Orgun...
While not quite hobby related, Bandai has just announced the next two Gundam projects. The first is a new show, Gundam G in Reconquista, which looks very much like Eureka Seven. I'm quite certain it's using the same character designer. The Mobile Suits look like a cross between Eureka Seven, Turn A, and Votoms Code: Irving. They're funky looking. I'm sure we'll be seeing some kits based on that.
The second project they announced is finally the Gundam: The Origin anime. It looks like it'll probably be a movie though, rather than a tv series. The first movie is set in 0068 and deals with the assassination of Zeon Zum Daikun and a young Char Aznable. The preview trailer shows early Mobile Suits in action, particularly an early Guntank. I imagine we'll be seeing somemodels from that as well.
Eh, I wouldn't bother with the chainsaws at all. Just give it a sword.
I mistranslated the new Gundam show's name a little. It should be Gundam: Reconguista in G. It isn't part of G Gundam continuity. Though, if the press release I read was translated correctly, this show is actually set in the far future of the Universal Century after another calendar change. That seems like an odd thing to do though.
Barzam wrote: Eh, I wouldn't bother with the chainsaws at all. Just give it a sword.
I mistranslated the new Gundam show's name a little. It should be Gundam: Reconguista in G. It isn't part of G Gundam continuity. Though, if the press release I read was translated correctly, this show is actually set in the far future of the Universal Century after another calendar change. That seems like an odd thing to do though.
I like the other weapons a bit, But have to see if the chainsword can work. But the Kinetic fist and knuckle blades look good
Oh yeah, I forgot about the piston fist. That would be pretty cool. Hey, that would even work somewhat. I could swear that they Leynos had a piston-driven melee attack in the games.
Well, it's a guntank prototype. Not a gundam. The guntank can barely even be considered a mobile suit.
Essentially a stepping stone during the Earth Federation's development of a proper mobile suit, it was a rush job after the Feddies learned about Zeon's mobile suits, and the subsequent domination of Federation forces at the Battle of Loum.
Up until the development of the GM (essentially a mass production version of the original Gundam), the feddies were sorely lacking on a technological level, with the Guntank and Ball (a modified civilian pod mounted with a gun and directed explosives in leu of proper thrusters) being their only answer for a long time.
In the end, the Gundam/White Base didn't actually do a whole lot to contribute to the ending of the OYW (they were more important for morale purposes and propaganda, really), and the war itself was won thanks to the Federation's superior resources and the horrible infighting going on in Zeon, which ended up delaying the production of some very important units. It's suggest that, had the production of the Gelgoog been expedited by just two weeks, Zeon could have stood a good chance of winning the war.
Fafnir wrote: Well, it's a guntank prototype. Not a gundam. The guntank can barely even be considered a mobile suit.
Essentially a stepping stone during the Earth Federation's development of a proper mobile suit, it was a rush job after the Feddies learned about Zeon's mobile suits, and the subsequent domination of Federation forces at the Battle of Loum.
Up until the development of the GM (essentially a mass production version of the original Gundam), the feddies were sorely lacking on a technological level, with the Guntank and Ball (a modified civilian pod mounted with a gun and directed explosives in leu of proper thrusters) being their only answer for a long time.
In the end, the Gundam/White Base didn't actually do a whole lot to contribute to the ending of the OYW (they were more important for morale purposes and propaganda, really), and the war itself was won thanks to the Federation's superior resources and the horrible infighting going on in Zeon, which ended up delaying the production of some very important units. It's suggest that, had the production of the Gelgoog been expedited by just two weeks, Zeon could have stood a good chance of winning the war.
Reading Gundam history like this always makes me happy! Nothing says fun hard sci fi like the one year war.
Interesting looking prototype guntank. Except we already had a Okawara designed proto-tank, didn't we? My Gundam Encyclopedia isn't handy (and it's terribly out of date, considering I don't think it even had Seed in it).
It should probably be noted that Gundam The Origin doesn't actually use the same continuity as Gundam 0079. It's mostly the same, but the writers made a few changes here and there, chief among them being that Mobile Suit development occurs years before the OYW. The Guncannon and Guntank were actually supposed to have been the earliest Mobile Suits produced. I haven't had the chance to read all of the comics, but I believe that Zeon even used Guntanks and Guncannons. So, that's not a prototype, it's probably an actual production Guntank.
There's also differences between the various MS and their 0079 counterparts. They're mostly cosmetic, but they're there. For instance, the Guncannon has very rudimentary hands, the Prototype Gundam actually sees action early on and has a shoulder cannon, and the Zaku's have vulcans mounted in their chests and arms and their rifles are belt-fed.
Barzam wrote: Oh yeah, I forgot about the piston fist. That would be pretty cool. Hey, that would even work somewhat. I could swear that they Leynos had a piston-driven melee attack in the games.
Nice! the normal fist/hand seems a bit under sized for a "D" class weapon, so the Over the arm Kinetic fist and also dual blades look good to me. The drill/Piston puncher, I will order the chain-blade for the size check, if ridiculous, I likely will avoid attempts to mount it on the arm.
The Leynos kits do have plenty of hydraulics looking pistons Legs and arms, so happy there with them. They are not too pricey, and I will be ordering a Balgrey kist as well to justify the shipment as I am still also collecting Garmillas fleet ships as soon as I can.
Well, rumor has it now that there will be another HGBF release in June. It hasn't been officially announced yet (that I know of), but word is that the kit will be the recently revealed Gyan Gatling. Hopefully it'll actually be a brand new kit and not just a modification of the existing (and old) HGUC Gyan kit.
Also, apparently I was wrong about Bandai not making a 1/144 HGUC Neo Zeong. They are. And it's fething huge! We're talking HGUC Dendrobium huge. The thing is going to retail for over $200.
I don't think anyone has mentioned it, but the MG Turn X will have the separating bits feature. Here's some scans from recent hobby mags that I swiped from another site.
Spoiler'd for size.
Spoiler:
Mao's Crossbone Kai apparently has all of the features of the regular Crossbone Gundams, even the foot blades. From the looks of it in the show though, that skull on its chest has a mono-eye and the binders retain the Gundam X's solar panels.
What Gundam and what size would be appropriate to make into a Tau RIptide? I have a lot of extra Tau bits, and could use them to make it look more Tauy (ex. weapons, riptide shield generator, heads, support systems etc.). I just dont know which one would be the best for modifying and what would be very close to the Riptide height etc. I was thinking about the Tieren Ground Type, but I have no idea what scale. Help?
I would say go with ones that people would have less familiarity with. The Asshimar is a great choice and a great kit, but probably too big. Same with the Ankusha. If it were smaller, I would totally recommend the Doven Wolf since that seems like it would fit the aesthetics and look pretty well.
And if you don't mind putting in a bit of work, there's a pair of old ZZ Gundam kits from the glue-together era
Galluss J
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN06148/Gun and the Ga-Zowmn
www.hlj.com/product/BAN06611/Gun
both are pretty obscure these days, but you can generally get them dirt cheap. Despite being older kits, the ZZ ones are actually halfway decent. Though, if you're planning on putting them in anything resembling a dynamic pose, you may need to chop them up a bit.
In other news, Kotobukiya announced that they're going to make Majestic Princes kits... several months after the show has ended.
They're really just a way of classing the various scales, though the grades also relate to the quality of the items. Basically, all you need to know is this:
No Grade- generally refers to the old kits that needed glue and paint. 00 and SEED had 1/100 releases that were No Grades though and they were about HG quality.
First Grade- meant for younger modelers, these have limited articulation and very little premolded colors
High Grade- 1/144 scale, full colors, but needs some stickers - meant for casual and intermediate builders, though this is arguably the most popular grade
Real Grade- 1/144 scale, full color, super detailed, internal skeleton, no stickers - generally meant for experienced builders due to number of parts and details
Master Grade- 1/100 scale, full color, some internal parts, no stickers -meant more for experienced builders
Perfect Grade- 1/60 scale, full color, full internals, no stickers, super detailed. -meant for experienced builters
Not only Japanese kits have higher quality at lower prices than GW (even taking into account the so called GW´s exclusiveness) but they can do this for a instant noodles' promotion! Two different colors on the same sprue on the cheap! Why GW refuses to learn from other makers (even if they apply higher prices)?
Miguelsan wrote: Not only Japanese kits have higher quality at lower prices than GW (even taking into account the so called GW´s exclusiveness) but they can do this for a instant noodles' promotion! Two different colors on the same sprue on the cheap! Why GW refuses to learn from other makers (even if they apply higher prices)?
Yeah, I found that the details and parts that one can get from Dreamforge blow the IG kist of GW's out of the water. They are more Hasegawa/Tamiya quality soldiers in details and options in command kit. I was very impressed with Dreamforge soldiers.
That's some nostalgic looking box art. Reminds me of all the painted box covers when we were little.
If Koto ends up making some of those later Majestic Prince kits, I might have to look for them.
On a whim I did some searching for those Digimon kits... I guess they actually did make the Omegamon one. Of course he's now a few hundred thousand yen....
Miguelsan wrote: Not only Japanese kits have higher quality at lower prices than GW (even taking into account the so called GW´s exclusiveness) but they can do this for a instant noodles' promotion! Two different colors on the same sprue on the cheap! Why GW refuses to learn from other makers (even if they apply higher prices)?
M.
That is exactly what I have been saying for several years. I've seen larger kits with five colours of plastic in them.
Imagine if GW tooled their kits for moulding in multiple colours. They could offer figures like Space Marines that would easily assemble into chapter specific patterns without any painting. The surface detail could be added with markers and stickers, as done on Gundams. An absolute boon for newbies, and soothing to the eye of people who dislike grey armies.
Back on topic, here is what I think must be a re-issue of one of the old "Dougram, Fang of the Sun" series kits.
http://www.hlj.com/product/max01010
This mech was featured in first edition Battletech as the "Griffin" -- one of the "Unseens" of course.
I used to have a butt-load of 1/72 scale mecha for playing Battletech in the garden, but I sold almost all of them. (Another source of regret...)
Many of them are now being re-issued, so I could buy them all over again.
Currently I have the following from Dougram (using the btech naming conventions) a new kit Shadow Hawk, an old Scorpion and a revoltech Griffin.
I'm praying that the Battlemaster gets also a new kit.
Back on topic, here is what I think must be a re-issue of one of the old "Dougram, Fang of the Sun" series kits.
http://www.hlj.com/product/max01010
This mech was featured in first edition Battletech as the "Griffin" -- one of the "Unseens" of course.
I used to have a butt-load of 1/72 scale mecha for playing Battletech in the garden, but I sold almost all of them. (Another source of regret...)
Many of them are now being re-issued, so I could buy them all over again.
Nope. That Soltic kit is entirely 100% brand new. Max Factory, the company that makes Figmas is doing it. I believe theyalready released theor Dougram kit.
Second rate plastics of inferior quality and design that clearly profit from GW's IP and are more expensive to boot. You should be ashamed of yourself Sas
Miguelsan wrote: Second rate plastics of inferior quality and design that clearly profit from GW's IP and are more expensive to boot. You should be ashamed of yourself Sas
M.
What? these "knights" have full posabillity, are awesomne plastics, and I just need to work on attaching the new weapons to the left arm is all, and well actually with the weapon kits plus the actual Leynos kits the only way it was more expensive was if the EMS shipping costs are added in, but I have paid about half the cost of a GW knight with the base cos of the mechas including the new arm weapons? I am pleased. I can play Apocalypse etc more happily now
Love the Edelweiss tank. Love to see some pics when its done. Can't find it for sale in uk :( Not appearing on the Hobbylink Japan webstore
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Miguelsan wrote:KK got it. I guess I fail at humor but then it's not been a good day.
M.
Not enough i guess
DaHedd wrote:Love the Edelweiss tank. Love to see some pics when its done. Can't find it for sale in uk :( Not appearing on the Hobbylink Japan webstore
It is a Volks exclusive.
I've been sick but have some work done on it will post some pics later
I love Gundam and their models. I just don't know how I would combine Gundam with 40K. Maybe it could be Tau, SM, CSM material?
I'm terrible at converting...
poppa G wrote: I love Gundam and their models. I just don't know how I would combine Gundam with 40K. Maybe it could be Tau, SM, CSM material?
I'm terrible at converting...
I took a Gundam Virtue kit from Gundam 00...
...and with meager conversion and painting created a Tau head out of a XV-8 head and Sky Ray pieces as well as added smart missiles to make my Riptide
The challenge is definitely making it look Tau enough and the decals and themed painting is supposed to help that (decals on shins say "303" and "ION" iirc) but it certainly is an issue when using Gunpla in 40K.
WHAT?! Someone else is making a Valkyria Chronicles tank?! I wanted to do that!
I plan on building a Tau Auxillery. The fluff will include the realization that the Gue'vesa work best with inspiring figures. Some converts were still skeptical of their new unit commanders and felt the Tau visual presence they've been trained to fear and fight as a bit unnerving. So the Earth Caste was quick to gin up something to give their new allies a "hero" to look up to:
Spoiler:
Boom, Burst Cannon Riptide with Smart Missile Systems that Ripple Fire.
I will get Knight Commander Pask to mount on a Hammerhead to be my "counts-as" Longstrike (the irony of PE(IG) isn't lost on me). I will make armored sentinels into broadsides. Guardsmen will be fire warriors and pathfinders. The HQs and all unit Sgts will be normal tau models and all the tau figures will be kitbashed with IG to ensure the hands and feet are correct along with the weapons. Finally, I plan on building a custom Crisis Suit that's "open" with a Commissar in it as my "buff commander".
It will be a silly army. Someday... after Warmachine... and Infinity... and an Eldar Exarch army based around a Hawk/Dragon theme...
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Miguelsan wrote: Glad to help, hope it was not too expensive with S&H included.
M.
Model + S&H still cheaper than a new Riptide, so not terrible. Given that I wanted this kind of model since I started wargaming, it's a paltry cost, imo. I will do my best to paint it to the best I can, most likely even going beyond the celshade look to "realistic" if I can.
Man, I'm so excited. First I find this earlier in the week:
Spoiler:
That's straight up a 54mm mini of Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher and now I get the tank from Valkyria Chronicles?
nobody wrote: Question for those who've purchased Frame Arms kits before:
I've been looking at the Frame Arms Type 32 Model 5 Zennrai as a possible Imperial Knight proxy. Would something like this be too small?
The Frame Arms kits, including Border Break and Broken Blade kits average out at about 6". Some are slightly taller, some shorter, but most will be at about the right height, I should think. Depending on the Aesthetic you want, I might suggest looking into the Broken Blade kits. They're based on the anime of the same name, but have a somewhat more medieval motif to them and utilize the same core frame design as Border Break and regular Frame Arms.
Now, if you're dead set on getting a Zenrai, I wouldn't really recommend the one that you linked to. Rather, I would recommend the newer version, the Zenrai V Assault Type.
http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYFA-023/Sci Aside from being grey instead of tan and not having that specific chainsaw weapon, it contains all of the parts for the previous version of the Zenrai and parts for the original Gourai kit as well, plus you get a new head, a swanky cape, booster units, and a pair of modular bazookas. That funky chainsaw/gun weapon combo is available separately as well if you really want one.
Myself though, if I were going to use a Kotobukiya kit as a stand in for an Imperial Knight, that Z-Knight kit of theirs I posted earlier would be my first choice. That thing just looks way cooler.
nobody wrote: Question for those who've purchased Frame Arms kits before:
I've been looking at the Frame Arms Type 32 Model 5 Zennrai as a possible Imperial Knight proxy. Would something like this be too small?
The Frame Arms kits, including Border Break and Broken Blade kits average out at about 6". Some are slightly taller, some shorter, but most will be at about the right height, I should think. Depending on the Aesthetic you want, I might suggest looking into the Broken Blade kits. They're based on the anime of the same name, but have a somewhat more medieval motif to them and utilize the same core frame design as Border Break and regular Frame Arms.
Now, if you're dead set on getting a Zenrai, I wouldn't really recommend the one that you linked to. Rather, I would recommend the newer version, the Zenrai V Assault Type.
http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYFA-023/Sci Aside from being grey instead of tan and not having that specific chainsaw weapon, it contains all of the parts for the previous version of the Zenrai and parts for the original Gourai kit as well, plus you get a new head, a swanky cape, booster units, and a pair of modular bazookas. That funky chainsaw/gun weapon combo is available separately as well if you really want one.
Myself though, if I were going to use a Kotobukiya kit as a stand in for an Imperial Knight, that Z-Knight kit of theirs I posted earlier would be my first choice. That thing just looks way cooler.
Interesting, thank you. I had seen that one, but i had really wanted the treads on the back of the legs of the original kit (and the chainsaw bayonet gun) if it comes with the treads and the shoulder gun too...
The other kit I wouldn't do for a IK aligned with Imperials though, but I'd do it in a minute for Eldar to Tau
Out of interest, I've searched for some time but can't find anything. Does anyone know of a kit that in any way resembles the tank design from the Manga 'Venus Wars'?
Out of interest, I've searched for some time but can't find anything. Does anyone know of a kit that in any way resembles the tank design from the Manga 'Venus Wars'?
I always liked Venus Wars' designs. I for one always liked the mono-cycles. Someone at Corvus Belli must've too considering the original Kum Biker design. The closest thing I've ever seen to those tanks is the Baneblade. However, I would bet good money that there probably have been, at the very least, garage kits made of those tanks at some point. They're probably just long out of production.
nobody wrote: Question for those who've purchased Frame Arms kits before:
I've been looking at the Frame Arms Type 32 Model 5 Zennrai as a possible Imperial Knight proxy. Would something like this be too small?
The Frame Arms kits, including Border Break and Broken Blade kits average out at about 6". Some are slightly taller, some shorter, but most will be at about the right height, I should think. Depending on the Aesthetic you want, I might suggest looking into the Broken Blade kits. They're based on the anime of the same name, but have a somewhat more medieval motif to them and utilize the same core frame design as Border Break and regular Frame Arms.
Now, if you're dead set on getting a Zenrai, I wouldn't really recommend the one that you linked to. Rather, I would recommend the newer version, the Zenrai V Assault Type.
http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYFA-023/Sci Aside from being grey instead of tan and not having that specific chainsaw weapon, it contains all of the parts for the previous version of the Zenrai and parts for the original Gourai kit as well, plus you get a new head, a swanky cape, booster units, and a pair of modular bazookas. That funky chainsaw/gun weapon combo is available separately as well if you really want one.
Myself though, if I were going to use a Kotobukiya kit as a stand in for an Imperial Knight, that Z-Knight kit of theirs I posted earlier would be my first choice. That thing just looks way cooler.
Interesting, thank you. I had seen that one, but i had really wanted the treads on the back of the legs of the original kit (and the chainsaw bayonet gun) if it comes with the treads and the shoulder gun too...
The other kit I wouldn't do for a IK aligned with Imperials though, but I'd do it in a minute for Eldar to Tau
Out of interest, I've searched for some time but can't find anything. Does anyone know of a kit that in any way resembles the tank design from the Manga 'Venus Wars'?
Ok, I am sold on the Assault Type, I wasnt able to find a picture of whati t came with, as i really wanted the shoulder cannon of the original. I have now pulled the trigger on my (backordered) figure now!
Thanks for that mate, yes that does look like it has potential. Maybe stick a load of smaller turrets over it, then go in with the green stuff?
It's between that now and the Gundam UC M61A5 (although saw the price of that imported, around £100!)
And, ended up getting distracted by this, which would have absolutely no use in any game but has moved right to the top of my future buying list regardless!
Pacific wrote: Thanks for that mate, yes that does look like it has potential. Maybe stick a load of smaller turrets over it, then go in with the green stuff?
It's between that now and the Gundam UC M61A5 (although saw the price of that imported, around £100!)
And, ended up getting distracted by this, which would have absolutely no use in any game but has moved right to the top of my future buying list regardless!
That thing has Tau Land Whale written all over it!
Pacific wrote: Thanks for that mate, yes that does look like it has potential. Maybe stick a load of smaller turrets over it, then go in with the green stuff?
It's between that now and the Gundam UC M61A5 (although saw the price of that imported, around £100!)
And, ended up getting distracted by this, which would have absolutely no use in any game but has moved right to the top of my future buying list regardless!
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I got one this is a pic when i was still working on it, it is about 6800 yen new but have seen in second hand for 5000yen
So I am looking for a Gundam that is almost if not exactly the same size as a Riptide. I am looking to save some money here too, so if its as much as the GW model, I would rather just buy the real deal. Suggestions on what model I should get?
Commander_Farsight wrote: So I am looking for a Gundam that is almost if not exactly the same size as a Riptide. I am looking to save some money here too, so if its as much as the GW model, I would rather just buy the real deal. Suggestions on what model I should get?
I think you will find many of the 1/00 or some of the 1/144 scale gundam kits to work for what you seek, and also are far cheaper than GWs' 80-90 dollar range, many are at or less than 20-30 bucks.
Kilkrazy wrote: It is only 1/72 scale, unfortunately. Kid_Kyoto made one a year or so ago, I think.
The T28 could just be plastered with a load of Milliput, and turrets added. The Venus Wars tank has a pretty blobby look to it.
The additions would have to be done well not to end up looking like something with blobs of putty stuck on it.
Ah, I didn't mean to use that as the Venus Wars tank, just as a separate modelling project. Absolutely love the model, was reading about it and it was just a Miyaziki sketch (not from an animation or anything like that), he'd just drawn the tank with the little animal soldier guys (cook and mascot etc.) stood around it..
Jehan-reznor - Can I ask, did you get the version that had the soldiers with it? And if so what kind of scale they are/how many you get?
Jehan-reznor - Can I ask, did you get the version that had the soldiers with it? And if so what kind of scale they are/how many you get?
I didn't bought the one with the figures because i planned to convert it from the get go, i think the normal version comes with one or two figures, and if you look at the pictures the figures are around halve the size than that of a space marine.
@Pacific; As I also own one of the Miyazaki tanks, they come with a full crew of Pig soldiers, the tank is set at 1/72nd scale, So, modifications are required to use with IG/SM, I simply have employed the telescoping observation tower as a retractable augury pod, all servos inside. I suppose with some spare Leman russ hatces, as I used on the main turret, I could place a more proper hatch. I use the MGs of the tank as stnad ins for Hvy stubbers, but that is a major redrilling to convince folks due to the bore sized I got. I use it mostly as a rolling MG nest with some heavier cannons in the turret
Hey, you're right, it does make a good stand in. And I have to say, the Miyazaki tank looks way better in it's original incarnation than the Mutant Chronicles redesign.
Barzam wrote: Hey, you're right, it does make a good stand in. And I have to say, the Miyazaki tank looks way better in it's original incarnation than the Mutant Chronicles redesign.
That resin beast does not quite fit the Miyazaki design. I made my B-1 into a Malcador Defender.
I was worried when I saw the model of the Kshatriya without its wings/funnel hangers present. Then I clicked the link, and was greatly satisfied. That said, I wouldn't be able to afford something like that in my lifetime.
And I'm kind of mad at myself, because every time I enter this topic, I'm tempted to dump some cash on a real grade Zaku 2.
...And then they just went and released an HGCC 1/144 Turn A Gundam, my absolute favourite mecha...
Anyone interested in 1/48 Full Metal Panic kits? Aoshima's got you covered there. Laevatein is coming out fairly soon.
For that matter, Volks continues to be insane. 1/100 LED Mirage w/ Flame Unit from Five Star Stories. This kit has a full internal skeleton plus that awesome pearlescent armor plating.
Also, the Shamrock from Valkyria Chronicles
Also, they're doing a figure set and... something? I can't read Kanji. Reactive Armor set? I don't know, but that tank looks totally different.
Reactive armour is typically extra plating that helps to mitigate damage in a specific area by exploding on impact with weaponry.
As for the LED Mirage, 5 Star Stories always had some really badass mech designs (even if it is kind of ripped off from L Gaim), and this is just amazing.
You complaining Fafnir? Try living close to the source of temptation Went to Volks and had to run away to keep my wallet closed. Takara reissued the Dougram 1/144 and 1/200 collection in one box for 4000Y. I buy that box I die at the hands of my wife
Pacific wrote: Thanks for that mate, yes that does look like it has potential. Maybe stick a load of smaller turrets over it, then go in with the green stuff?
It's between that now and the Gundam UC M61A5 (although saw the price of that imported, around £100!)
And, ended up getting distracted by this, which would have absolutely no use in any game but has moved right to the top of my future buying list regardless!
It actually looks very much like the Bauhaus Grizzly from Warzone. Unfortunately, from what I have seen, this model is much smaller than the Grizzly.
Well, a bit of bad news. The Japanese site I linked to earlier, Hobby no Toriko has just announced that he will no longer be updating the site due to personal reasons and instead will just leave it up as a gallery. Shame. His was one of the better Japanese kit review sites.
Now, for more positive news! Bandai released info about a whole bunch of new kits coming out. I'll link to pics, but they're going to be pretty big, so I'm going to spoiler them.
First up, the HGBF Gouf R35 from Gundam Build Fighters
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next is the Valuable Pod, a weapon system not seen in Build Fighters, but seems to be a variant of the Meteor Hopper based on a Gyan
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No actual pics yet, but the Exia Amazing and the Wing Gundam Fenice Rinascita have both been announced as getting the HG treatment.
Best news of the day, HGAW Gundam Airmaster! Yes, it's finally happening!
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HGUC Zeta Plus from Gundam Unicorn.
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HGUC Schutzrum Gallus. This appears to be an entirely new design for the final episode of Gundam Unicorn. Nice to see the Gallus finally get a new kit, even if it isn't the Gallus K from earlier in the series.
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That's pretty much it aside from announcing a new 1/20 scale Scope Dog and a golden God Gundam vs. Master Gundam set. There's a little teaser showing lineart for Mobile Suits that'll be in episode 7 of Gundam Unicorn and there's something very interesting there. There's a Mobile Suit from Hathaway's Flash in there! The Gustav Karl has been redesigned, but it will be in the episode. This is very odd as Hathaway's Flash, while it has been receiving a little attention from Bandai of late, has never been considered to be in cannon. I wonder if this means that they're getting closer to actually making it official?
HGBF 1/144 Gundam Exia Amazing & HGBF 1/144 Gundam Fenice Rinascita, estimated release, Aug-Sep 2014 (no shots of the actual kit yet.)
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And HGBF 1/144 Gouf R35, estimated release Jun 2014, this is apparently a completely new and retooled kit, not an upgrade to the existing Gouf.
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Very excited for the Gouf kit, one of my favorite MS types. Both of these images are from GundamGuy's blog, hes a really amazing modeler
that I highly recommend you guys check out. Here a link: http://gundamguy.blogspot.co.uk/
@Jehan Reznor
Great work on the VC tank so far Jehan, really makes me what to get one (and the shamrock), its actually a lot smaller than I thought would be, could
even be used for wargaming, maybe as part of a custom VC themed force. Oh dear lord.... what have I suggested, now I must do it!
If you don't mind me asking, whats the artbook in this shot of the tank (below), looks interesting, almost reminds me of Tsukasa Jun's early works.
That Edelweiss tank is great, enough that I may have to go and buy the game. Any idea why the armour upgrade kit is so expensive though? From what I can tell its a relatively tiny change for 2/3 the price of the whole tank. Hopefully I'm missing something and can convince myself I really need it.
Wake me up when Bandai gets some sense and finally puts out an actual Vertigo model from X.
At least I think it was called the Vertigo. The white one with the bits? It was in the show for quite some time too.
Somewhere I've still got the Gunpla catalogs Bandai released around the time X came out, hyping those models up to the ends of the earth. Must have been around 95 or 96 probably. Around the time Bandai made those horrible "LG" kits for Eva, Escaflowne, and Ramune or whatever it was called.
I think they might have even made some kits of the armor from Kakugo no Susume, which I still think is a really bizarre decision. Someday I'm going to get me that manga though.
Daba wrote: I'm kind of annoyed I lost my Wave Engage Octaver FSS kit now.
I'm kinda annoyed that I didn't put the cannon barrel for my MSIA Dendrobium Orchis in the carrying case last time I moved and it's apparently floating around in one of the boxes in my room(or worse, lost altogether).
You think that's bad? I had to personally throw out all of my old gundam kits because I don't have any room for them anymore. A lot of plastic was lost that day.
RichS wrote: That Edelweiss tank is great, enough that I may have to go and buy the game. Any idea why the armour upgrade kit is so expensive though? From what I can tell its a relatively tiny change for 2/3 the price of the whole tank. Hopefully I'm missing something and can convince myself I really need it.
Because Japan
Rolt the book is from Rockin Jellybean a Japanese artist who makes art inspired by Robert crumb and Ed Roth, but with its own Japanese flair.
Check him on the web but lot's of his stuff is NSFW he also has a shop in Tokyo http://erostika.net/howto.php
Fafnir wrote: You think that's bad? I had to personally throw out all of my old gundam kits because I don't have any room for them anymore. A lot of plastic was lost that day.
Don't feel bad, I've had to purge my collection on several occasions as well. I know that feel, bro.
Silly me, I should've at least tried to read the text accompanying the Valuable Pod pic. Apparently that set is going to be like the Amazing Booster in that it's actually an upgrade set for the HGUC Gyan. It's got all of the parts to convert the Gyan into the Gyan Vulcan. That's pretty cool. If I'm making out the text right, it looks like they were trying to style the Valuable Pod to look like something out of a Shmup. That's even cooler! I may have to get one of these now. And another HGUC Gyan since my old one was the victim of one of those purges long ago.
Also, the Gouf R35 is supposed to be an entirely new sculpt. I might have to get one of those, too.
Barzam wrote: I was thinking the same thing while I was staring at the render of the Valuable Pod earlier today. It does feel very reminiscent of the Ikaruga.
And speaking of shmup fighters, why has nobody made a plastic model of the Raiden? Or the Einhander?
YES! That's the Einhander. Well, an Einhander. And I've been wanting a toy or a model of one for YEARS!
I can get all sorts of Vic Vipers, the fracking Galaga, Ikaruga, various Darius ships, Xevious, even the Raystorm, but still no Einhander or, worst of all, still no Raiden? This truly baffles me.
Pacific wrote: Thanks for that mate, yes that does look like it has potential. Maybe stick a load of smaller turrets over it, then go in with the green stuff?
It's between that now and the Gundam UC M61A5 (although saw the price of that imported, around £100!)
And, ended up getting distracted by this, which would have absolutely no use in any game but has moved right to the top of my future buying list regardless!
It actually looks very much like the Bauhaus Grizzly from Warzone. Unfortunately, from what I have seen, this model is much smaller than the Grizzly.
i have a friend that made one of these into a battlewagon. it's an excellent kit.
and I was hoping maybe someone knew if there has been any reissues or new kits of those as they fetch a hefty price on ebay. While the mechs were quite 80's in design, there were some cool vehicles and a couple of walker platforms that had an interesting design.
instant noodles' promotion! Two different colors on the same sprue on the cheap! Why 
