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2016/03/09 15:38:11
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
The motorcycle is pretty awful, though, as the wide tires means it can't turn, and the cockpit / head sensors can't see. Not that it matters, because the mech design is so good.
Personal experience begs to differ on the wide tire thing but you have the right to an opinion. I think that I'd be more concerned about the weight distribution throwing balance off.
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2016/03/09 17:06:51
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
Six mistakes mankind keeps making century after century: Believing that personal gain is made by crushing others; Worrying about things that cannot be changed or corrected; Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it; Refusing to set aside trivial preferences; Neglecting development and refinement of the mind; Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do
2016/03/09 19:21:10
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
Found this one on hobby link, a metal gear REX. 21cm tall (a little over 8")
Automatically Appended Next Post: This one is full of awesome at 28cm (11") tall and has lights (batteries not included):
And transforms...
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Six mistakes mankind keeps making century after century: Believing that personal gain is made by crushing others; Worrying about things that cannot be changed or corrected; Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it; Refusing to set aside trivial preferences; Neglecting development and refinement of the mind; Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do
2016/03/09 20:46:04
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
That Rex is a super expensive "toy" put out by 3A, the same guys who do World War Robot. Their Rex had LEDs as well.
The bottom one looks to be Kotobukiya's Sahelanthropus kit. I wasn't aware of it having lights, but it wouldn't surprise me if it did. Kotobukiya also makes a Rex kit. For the price of 3A's Rex toy (any version), you could probably buy multiple Rex and Sahelanthropus kits.
Coincidentally, Kotobukiya is the same company making the Xenoblade kit.
Barzam wrote: That Rex is a super expensive "toy" put out by 3A, the same guys who do World War Robot. Their Rex had LEDs as well.
The bottom one looks to be Kotobukiya's Sahelanthropus kit. I wasn't aware of it having lights, but it wouldn't surprise me if it did. Kotobukiya also makes a Rex kit. For the price of 3A's Rex toy (any version), you could probably buy multiple Rex and Sahelanthropus kits.
Coincidentally, Kotobukiya is the same company making the Xenoblade kit.
I want to say that they were both around the 3,000 yen range, not bad for that detail and they both have lights. I'm not crazy about the head on the second kit or the radar ball but..still a technically high, quality kit.
Six mistakes mankind keeps making century after century: Believing that personal gain is made by crushing others; Worrying about things that cannot be changed or corrected; Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it; Refusing to set aside trivial preferences; Neglecting development and refinement of the mind; Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do
2016/03/09 21:24:15
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
Barzam wrote: That Rex is a super expensive "toy" put out by 3A, the same guys who do World War Robot. Their Rex had LEDs as well.
The bottom one looks to be Kotobukiya's Sahelanthropus kit. I wasn't aware of it having lights, but it wouldn't surprise me if it did. Kotobukiya also makes a Rex kit. For the price of 3A's Rex toy (any version), you could probably buy multiple Rex and Sahelanthropus kits.
Coincidentally, Kotobukiya is the same company making the Xenoblade kit.
I want to say that they were both around the 3,000 yen range, not bad for that detail and they both have lights. I'm not crazy about the head on the second kit or the radar ball but..still a technically high, quality kit.
3000 Yen, not a chance!
I don't know about the cost of the 3A REX up there but knowing 3A it'll be expensive.
Koto's Sahelanthropus is currently up for pre-order on AmiAmi for 11 600 Yen, and thats after a 25% discount, which is quite expensive for one of their Metal Gear models, REX and RAY were both RRPing for about 9000 Yen. I have the REX model and I remember I paid £75 for it after P&P, it's a very nice model build and detail wise but as usual Koto's quality control is a little suspect, there's several parts that are very loose and had to be glued on (not ideal for posable snap fit kit) and after a few months a lot of the joints ended up being very floppy. I really don't want to move it as it will be difficult to get it to stand again.
All that said, the last few years have seen a notable improvement in Koto's quality control so hopefully that wont be a probelm on the Sahelanthropus.
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2016/03/09 21:42:10
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
Well, my mistake. That actually isn't the Kotobukiya kit of Sahelanthropus. That's actually Sentinel's $200 Riobot toy. The Riobot does indeed have LEDs, but the Kotobukiya kit does not.
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2016/03/10 00:05:08
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
lol. Somebody has too much time on his hands; probably the work of a hikikomori.
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2016/03/11 12:51:44
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
About 12" long, looks nice and could be used for a flyer. Loves me some Macross.... About $45
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Six mistakes mankind keeps making century after century: Believing that personal gain is made by crushing others; Worrying about things that cannot be changed or corrected; Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it; Refusing to set aside trivial preferences; Neglecting development and refinement of the mind; Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do
2016/03/14 18:29:05
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
agnosto wrote: About 12" long, looks nice and could be used for a flyer. Loves me some Macross.... About $45
I picked up a 1/48 YF-19 a while back. It's perfect for sci-fi aircraft. I think that SDF-1 might be alright with some conversion work but for 6mm or even 15mm gaming it'd be very cool.
Kid_Kyoto wrote: Could you be thinking of the 1/200 scale one? It was about Chimera sized.
I've got one of those, though I cut off the big guns and replaced them with missile pods. It makes a great 28mm mech with the head cap sizing well as a hatch. Here it is on the table at our big "Mech Attack" game last year at Adepticon. There's still space available for this years game if any of you all are going to be at Adepticon at 8AM this Saturday.
For a bit of scale, here it is based on a CD and in front of a heavily modified Dust Tactics building.
My Reaver is 16" tall. That Monster is 15.6" tall. It will be considerably more bulky. You might be able to consider it a Warlord. But Reaver is a safe bet.
Its on my must buy list. Along with the Glaug that is releasing with it.
2016/03/28 20:55:34
Subject: Re:Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/685059.page#8547997 In this thread I show off some ork conversions I did with Gundam assault kingdom models...check it out, they are perfect size for many conversions amongst factions. 8f you want to look at more check them out on ebay...they are limited edition series models so if it isn't the current series it's more expensive...I don't know any stores that dedicated sell them (I'm just lucky that my local hastings and barne n noble sell them...though other b n Ns can't order the models).
"dont put all yer boyz in one trukk" "umless its dredds, then take as much uf those as possible"
geargutz interpretation of the 'umies "eggs in one basket"
2016/03/29 00:33:58
Subject: Gundam, Mecha and other SF Kits for possible use in 40K.
JohnHwangDD wrote: Thanks for sharing a pointer to Gundam Assault Kingdom!
Unfortunately, I am somewhat challenged when I see what is clearly a MS-18E, MS-09R, or GP-01 in the 40k universe. But then, you're Orks, so it's OK.
I just love the design of zeon mobile suits...theres something savage about them.
I also have a bunch of Gundams from the same models line, they will be used for my tau army as gue vesa battlesuits...those will require a more convincing conversion to make them seem more tau (they will keep their normal legs as an homage to the human pilots ).
But these assault kingdom models are great for 40k converters (at least those who don't want to do yet another riptide or knight).
"dont put all yer boyz in one trukk" "umless its dredds, then take as much uf those as possible"
geargutz interpretation of the 'umies "eggs in one basket"
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. 27,000 yen for the REX.
