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Recluse Viramor
Reikoku Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.09.16 22:32:00 -
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Edited by: Recluse Viramor on 16/09/2008 22:32:37 Here's a flickr album of the new Megathron model!
http://flickr.com/photos/24170416@N04/sets/72157607328905248/
Some photos from the album:
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Franga
NQX Innovations
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Posted - 2008.09.16 22:36:00 -
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Are they worth it? Serious question. ----------
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Neesa Corrinne
Dark Destiny Inc. Send More Paramedics
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Posted - 2008.09.16 22:40:00 -
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They come PRE BUILT???
It's not a model at all, if it comes pre built. It's just a paperweight.
How disappointing. Signature removed. Note: the forum ****'s disapprove of your massive signature. Navigator |
Miss Arson
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Posted - 2008.09.16 22:44:00 -
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Originally by: Neesa Corrinne They come PRE BUILT???
It's not a model at all, if it comes pre built. It's just a paperweight.
How disappointing.
mmm nerd tears
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Arcon Telf
Gallente Dark Tide Rising Rule of Three
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Posted - 2008.09.16 22:59:00 -
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Thanks for sharing these!
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Neesa Corrinne
Dark Destiny Inc. Send More Paramedics
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:03:00 -
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Originally by: Miss Arson
Originally by: Neesa Corrinne They come PRE BUILT???
It's not a model at all, if it comes pre built. It's just a paperweight.
How disappointing.
mmm nerd tears
No, this is pure nerdrage dude. Get it right. Signature removed. Note: the forum ****'s disapprove of your massive signature. Navigator |
Haks'he Lirky
Burning Bright Inc.
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:06:00 -
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eerrrrr, no guns?
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Grimpak
Gallente Trinity Nova Trinity Nova Alliance
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:08:00 -
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I demand either a set of neutron or ion blasters in it. ---
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Nyphur
Pillowsoft
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:10:00 -
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I'm surprisingly underwhelmed. I'd probably be more excited to see a Dominix or Thorax but I was really expecting these things to be stunning works of art for the amount they cost. I want to like these models, I really do. But for the price they're charging I somehow expected more. All the megathron pictures I've seen look kind of like plastic moulded toys that have been hand-finished.
Am I just being naive about the costs to produce a good model or do you think they're making a killing on these things?
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Bellum Eternus
Gallente Death of Virtue
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:11:00 -
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TBH the paintjob is pretty disappointing. I would have liked to see one in gloss black and dark blue, or two tone gloss black/flat gray like they are in game.
Bellum Eternus [Vid] L E G E N D A R Y COLLECTION Inveniam viam aut faciam. |
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Haks'he Lirky
Burning Bright Inc.
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:14:00 -
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Originally by: Nyphur I'm surprisingly underwhelmed. I'd probably be more excited to see a Dominix or Thorax but I was really expecting these things to be stunning works of art for the amount they cost. I want to like these models, I really do. But for the price they're charging I somehow expected more. All the megathron pictures I've seen look kind of like plastic moulded toys that have been hand-finished.
Am I just being naive about the costs to produce a good model or do you think they're making a killing on these things?
Check out prices for collector items for other games or movies, the quality is not much better either.
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Nyphur
Pillowsoft
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:17:00 -
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Edited by: Nyphur on 16/09/2008 23:18:20
Originally by: Bellum Eternus TBH the paintjob is pretty disappointing. I would have liked to see one in gloss black and dark blue, or two tone gloss black/flat gray like they are in game.
That's what I was thinking, I'd have loved to see some more gloss and the contrast in the colouring is very poor. I'm sure it's technically correct based on the ship's actual highres texture but I could barely make out the green areas in most of the photos. As it is, the ship looks like it's made out of plastic (which I gather it is) instead of metal.
I'd love to know to know what Recluse Viramor thinks about the colour. Putting buyer's remorse aside, is the model everything you thought it would be?
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Le Skunk
Low Sec Liberators
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:18:00 -
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IF you buy these items you deserve all you receive
SKUNK
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Recluse Viramor
Reikoku Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:44:00 -
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The color in these photos appears to be quite blue with the lighting. It's actual color is actually somewhat similar to the gallente premium graphics model; with that dark aqua color along with the deep grays. Everything considered I'm quite happy with the model; its much heftier than I thought it would be and the level of detail is impressive, not to mention the quality which is nearly flawless. I attempted to capture some of detailed hand work in some of the photos.
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Mea Lustra
Amarr United Sentients
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Posted - 2008.09.16 23:52:00 -
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Some of you want to have to build it from parts and some of you aren't happy with the coloring. Combine those two and see it as a base model that needs painting?
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Empyre
Domestic Reform
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Posted - 2008.09.17 00:16:00 -
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Originally by: Mea Lustra Some of you want to have to build it from parts and some of you aren't happy with the coloring. Combine those two and see it as a base model that needs painting?
Stop trying to make sense and stuff. People are trying awful hard to be cynics here.
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Tippia
Caldari School of Applied Knowledge
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Posted - 2008.09.17 07:58:00 -
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Originally by: Neesa Corrinne It's not a model at all, if it comes pre built.
It's still a model, just not a kit.
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Ethidium Bromide
Amarr ZEALOT WARRIORS AGAINST TERRORISTS Curatores Veritatis Alliance
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Posted - 2008.09.17 08:13:00 -
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Originally by: Empyre
Originally by: Mea Lustra Some of you want to have to build it from parts and some of you aren't happy with the coloring. Combine those two and see it as a base model that needs painting?
Stop trying to make sense and stuff. People are trying awful hard to be cynics here.
first time in ages i could laugh before having my first coffee at work
Originally by: George Petsch Nochricht: Dei schwarer StroinlSser trifftn Karli[Baatzis] und ruiniert erm so richtig de Dosn, 1343.7 schhodn, oida.
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Morrow Disca
Reikoku Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.09.17 10:19:00 -
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Edited by: Morrow Disca on 17/09/2008 10:20:29 Recluse, you have too much RL isk
Beers are on you at the next BBQ
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Tiger313
313th Squadron
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Posted - 2008.09.17 10:34:00 -
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The money they're charging for a model that size is pretty competitive with the prebuilt airplane models they sell at Luchtvaart Hobby Shop in Aalsmeer, Netherlands. But if I'm perfectly honest I would indeed have figured there'd be more metallic colours to them. Then again you can't really tell well by just looking at a couple of piccies. I do like the fact that the gaps between the plates are actually made as lines in the model, not on top of like on some model kits.
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Hugh Ruka
Exploratio et Industria Morispatia
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Posted - 2008.09.17 10:35:00 -
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depth of field and white balance problems ? :-)
I do not think the actual model is blue/gray ... --- SIG --- CSM: your support is needed ! |
Winterblink
Body Count Inc.
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Posted - 2008.09.17 11:29:00 -
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Originally by: Hugh Ruka depth of field and white balance problems ? :-)
I do not think the actual model is blue/gray ...
It does seem EXTREMELY blue in those pics. Also, the base, isn't it supposed to be like, black? When I first saw these pics I was wondering if maybe the OP was shining a blue LED on it or something.
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Edward Sarum
Amarr Sarum Guard
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Posted - 2008.09.17 11:36:00 -
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For the cost I was expecting a bit more detail level. Also the model has a very plastic look to it. I mean it looks nice and I would love to have the Amarr ship for my office but the cost is a bit steep for the quality of what you get. Get them down to $75 and we can talk.
====================================== Edward Sarum "Rejoice not my enemy when I have fallen, for I shall arise and God shall be my light out of the darkness."
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Recluse Viramor
Reikoku Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.09.17 12:16:00 -
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Edited by: Recluse Viramor on 17/09/2008 12:16:50
Originally by: Winterblink
Originally by: Hugh Ruka depth of field and white balance problems ? :-)
I do not think the actual model is blue/gray ...
It does seem EXTREMELY blue in those pics. Also, the base, isn't it supposed to be like, black? When I first saw these pics I was wondering if maybe the OP was shining a blue LED on it or something.
A clear blue sky is shining on it from one window so that's where the blue is coming in from; the base is a solid matte black. I'll see if i can get some more pics with it a more neutral color setting.
Like I've mentioned, its actual color is quite similar to the base color of the new premium graphics megathron.
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Winterblink
Body Count Inc.
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Posted - 2008.09.17 12:45:00 -
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Originally by: Recluse Viramor A clear blue sky is shining on it from one window so that's where the blue is coming in from; the base is a solid matte black. I'll see if i can get some more pics with it a more neutral color setting.
Like I've mentioned, its actual color is quite similar to the base color of the new premium graphics megathron.
Yeah, that would explain it. Sounds like this baby really responds to mood lighting. Not entirely unlike the ships in the game, really.
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Haverloth
Amarr 1st Praetorian Guard Vigilia Valeria
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Posted - 2008.09.17 13:11:00 -
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That looks pretty good, I have to say - the detail on the model looks extremely fine. Is it removable from the base?
I'm not so impressed with the paintjob, but that's where a little weathering and battle damage comes into play
How long does it take to ship these out? I ordered my Apoc on Friday and I've still heard nothing ____________________
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Major PewPew
The Dark Horses
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Posted - 2008.09.17 13:18:00 -
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Originally by: Franga Are they worth it? Serious question.
I got mine last night, and as soon as i opened the box, I knew my 100 USD was spent wisely...very well done, every detail is perfect down to the lights. You won't be disappointed.
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MotherMoon
Huang Yinglong
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Posted - 2008.09.17 13:25:00 -
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so everyone is basiclt buying the mega, and ingore the tempest.
:P
wonder if ccp saw this coming.
*goes to order a mega*
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Taua Roqa
Minmatar Groping Hand Social Club
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Posted - 2008.09.17 13:36:00 -
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for the cost i'd have expected a house in wales tbh.
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Reven Cordelle
Caldari School of Applied Knowledge
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Posted - 2008.09.17 13:45:00 -
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Looks alright but these things cost the equivalent of over $400 (About ú200) for people in the UK.
I really cannot justify that at all for a plastic model, high quality or not. Not really the fault of the model, more or less the shipping and customs the UK has on anything worth over ú10 coming into the country.
Taxes, Taxes Everywhere.
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