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1/72 Morr Models VF-1 Atmospheric Booster

Kit Info
Manufacturer: Morr Models
Scale: 1/72
Media: Resin
Parts: 39
Price: USD 104.95

The Subject
The atmospheric booster was an optional attachment to send VF-1 Valkyries into space orbit. The booster is discarded once the Valkyrie reaches space. Advances in technology will eventually enable future variable fighters to reach orbit unassisted and render this equipment obselete.

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

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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