Monthly Archive for July, 2007

1/72 Moscato Hobby MBR-04-Mk. VI Destroid Tomahawk

Posted on July 20, 2007 in Mecha and Previews. 0 Comments

Kit Info
Manufacturer: Moscato Hobby
Scale: 1/72
Media: Resin
Parts: 67
Price: US$100.00

The Subject
First introduced in 2006, the MBR-04 series were the first combat-capable destroids. The Mk I Destroid, armed with rocket launchers and 2 arms, served as a basis for the variants. The Mk VI Tomahawk is the heaviest armed variant of the MBR-04 series. Deployed in 2007, there is no less than 7 different weapon systems on the Tomahawk.

The Destroid line quickly became obselete however when variable-technology was introduced. As such, Destroids became second-line units, assigned to garrison duties, riot control and more importantly, as mobile defensive weapons platforms for the SDF-1 Macross.

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1/72 Italeri Mirage 2000D

Posted on July 17, 2007 in Military and Previews. 0 Comments

Kit Info
Manufacturer: Italeri
Scale: 1/72
Media: Injection
Parts: 58
Price: Rp. 110,000 (est. US$11.00)

The Subject
The Mirage 2000D is a variant of the Mirage 2000 tasked with conventional strike missions. It is a modification of the Mirage 2000N, which is tasked with nuclear strike missions. A total of 86 units were built and the first aircraft joined the French Air Force in April 1995.

The Mirage 2000D features an NVG-compatible cockpit, modernized navigation system and updated countermeasures systems. It’s designed to carry all major ‘dumb’ munitions, laser guided weapons from both French/US arsenals, the Exocet anti-ship missile and the ARMAT anti-radar missile. In 2001, the aircraft was further upgraded with improved capabilities.

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1/72 Tomy GZ-002 Cannon Fort

Posted on July 12, 2007 in Previews and Zoids. 0 Comments

Kit Info
Manufacturer: Tomy
Scale: 1/72
Media: Injection
Parts: 45
Price: S$17.50 (est. US$10.30)

The Subject
The GZ-002 Cannon Fort is the Helic Republic’s primary light mobile artillery unit. Designed to look like the American Buffalo, the Cannon Fort sports a wide array of weapons for its mission of providing indirect fire on short notice. Two 120mm guns are mounted on a swivelling turret on the Zoid’s back to provide a wide field of fire, including the ability to elevate 30 degrees. The Cannon Fort is also armed with light weapons for self-defence purposes. To allow the Zoid to be mobile, armor is sacrificed. The light armament and armor of the Cannon Fort means that they are usually paired with other Zoids to form light strike mobile units: able to move from place to place and provide fire support for other Helic forces.

Note: This is my own created Battle Story for my Zoids. I don’t really like the official version. So sue me… :)

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