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2014/04/08 07:18:39
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Thermo-Optical Tuareg
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Kotobukiya is making the Z-Knight as part of their HMM Zoids series. I hope to God that they do some of the other mechs.
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2014/04/08 08:03:19
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Fixture of Dakka
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2014/04/08 08:06:04
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Unhealthy Competition With Other Legions
Tied to a bedpost in an old motel, confused and naked.
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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...
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2014/04/08 08:12:51
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Novice Knight Errant Pilot
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 shasolenzabi wrote:
The funny thing is GW is deadly serious when they make claims that any other models or miniatures are not as good as their products.
It's quite sad, actually...they really do have their collective corporate heads in the sand...
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"All GW will gain is my increased contempt for their business practices." - AesSedai
"Its terrible the way that conversion kit is causing him to buy 2 GW kits...  " - Mad4Minis
"GW are hard to parody, as they are sometimes so stupid that the best in comedy couldn't beat them at their own game..." - Paradigm
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2014/04/08 08:27:42
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Long-Range Ultramarine Land Speeder Pilot
Rohnert Park
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 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.
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2014/04/08 15:49:35
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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 Padre wrote: shasolenzabi wrote:
The funny thing is GW is deadly serious when they make claims that any other models or miniatures are not as good as their products.
It's quite sad, actually...they really do have their collective corporate heads in the sand...
All price hikes are so Kirby can retire with fatty pockets full of cash
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2014/04/09 02:01:30
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Fixture of Dakka
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Well here is my progress on the Edelweiss
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2014/04/09 02:47:02
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Thermo-Optical Tuareg
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That looks like it's going to be very time consuming. Keep us updated though... and maybe give us a scale shot?
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2014/04/09 02:49:08
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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suspension reminds me of Pz-III
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2014/04/09 03:43:10
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Wraith
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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:
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... Automatically Appended Next Post: Where can I get that kit for the Edelweiss?!
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2014/04/09 03:50:41
Shine on, Kaldor Dayglow!
Not Ken Lobb
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2014/04/09 04:19:46
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Battleship Captain
The Land of the Rising Sun
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Jenkins: You don't have jurisdiction here!
Smith Jamison: We aren't here, which means when we open up on you and shred your bodies with automatic fire then this will never have happened.
About the Clans: "Those brief outbursts of sense can't hold back the wave of sibko bred, over hormoned sociopaths that they crank out though." |
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2014/04/09 04:59:16
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Wraith
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 Thank you so much! I ordered one right away. I bought a PS3 to play this game and I have the limited edition artbook, too. Love it!
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Shine on, Kaldor Dayglow!
Not Ken Lobb
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2014/04/09 05:05:02
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Battleship Captain
The Land of the Rising Sun
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Glad to help, hope it was not too expensive with S&H included.
M.
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Jenkins: You don't have jurisdiction here!
Smith Jamison: We aren't here, which means when we open up on you and shred your bodies with automatic fire then this will never have happened.
About the Clans: "Those brief outbursts of sense can't hold back the wave of sibko bred, over hormoned sociopaths that they crank out though." |
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2014/04/09 05:18:38
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Wraith
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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:
That's straight up a 54mm mini of Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher and now I get the tank from Valkyria Chronicles?
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Shine on, Kaldor Dayglow!
Not Ken Lobb
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2014/04/09 05:21:41
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Fixture of Dakka
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 Barzam wrote:That looks like it's going to be very time consuming. Keep us updated though... and maybe give us a scale shot?
Sure, i can do that, will add the tracks this evening, can put a marine next to it.
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2014/04/09 21:10:00
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Camouflaged Zero
Maryland
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Woah woah woah, hold the phone. Where'd you find a 54mm Witcher?!?
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"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." -Napoleon
Malifaux: Lady Justice
Infinity:  &  |
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2014/04/09 21:14:18
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Wraith
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 Guildsman wrote:Woah woah woah, hold the phone. Where'd you find a 54mm Witcher?!?
Andrea Miniatures. You can snag one off their site or ebay.
http://www.andreaeurope.com/en/1/andrea-miniatures/123/warlord-saga/1423/ws-21-white-wolf.html
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Shine on, Kaldor Dayglow!
Not Ken Lobb
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2014/04/10 01:13:33
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Fixture of Dakka
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Tracks added
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/04/10 01:16:37
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2014/04/10 01:23:43
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Camouflaged Zero
Maryland
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Beautiful. Definitely going on the project list.
Also, I love that Jehan's scale comparison model is an Angry Marine.
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"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." -Napoleon
Malifaux: Lady Justice
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2014/04/12 23:38:50
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Got my Kotobukiya weapons for my Leynos Mechs. Matching weapons to their "personality" so to speak.
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2014/04/13 01:00:39
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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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?
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2014/04/13 08:18:49
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Just needs to be about 6.5inches or so tall
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2014/04/13 09:25:07
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Thermo-Optical Tuareg
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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.
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2014/04/13 20:42:05
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Barzam wrote:
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
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2014/04/13 22:08:56
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Joined the Military for Authentic Experience
On an Express Elevator to Hell!!
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 Alpharius wrote:Ah, thanks guys - that scale/size is too large for any practical gaming use though, even as scenery...
Very late with this reply but it might work for something like this mate!
http://infinitythegame.com/forum/index.php?/topic/5938-scenario-kill-the-tank/
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'?
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2014/04/13 23:25:18
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Thermo-Optical Tuareg
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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: Barzam wrote:
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
I highly recommend checking out some Japanese blogs. When they do reviews, they tend to do very in-depth photo shoots. I'd recommend checking out the rest of this guy's site, Hobby no Toriko.
http://hobbynotoriko.yumenogotoshi.com/
His photoshoot of the Zenrai Assault type shows everything it comes with, including the older Gourai and Zenrai parts.
http://hobbynotoriko.yumenogotoshi.com/kotobukiya-frame-zenrai-a.html
Also, here's the standard Zenrai
http://hobbynotoriko.yumenogotoshi.com/kotobukiya-frame-zenrai.html
for good measure, there's also the Ryurai and it's variant, the Werewolf Specter
http://hobbynotoriko.yumenogotoshi.com/kotobukiya-ryurai.html
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2014/04/13 23:54:50
Subject: New Bandai Gundam design intended for use in 40K!
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Youth wracked by nightmarish visions
Bangor, Northwales UK
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I like did a super Lul here hahaha
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2014/04/14 03:13:09
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Fixture of Dakka
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I have that one it is around 6"
Top added to my edelweiss tank and tracks rustified needs some touch ups here and there
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2014/04/14 05:49:56
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Here is my Chainblade work attached to Leynos
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2014/04/14 08:34:42
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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http://www.dragon-models.com/d-m-item.asp?pid=DRA6750
If you got one of these, it gives you the double tracks and a basic hull. You could scratchbuild the rest of it.
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