Now that you mention it, space is very convenient for that kind of theme, you get to have all of the popular colonial rebellion themes with none of the unpopular indigenous genocide. I'm not sure if that's good or bad. Unless there's aliens I guess, or it's not the first colony on mars but a secondary colonization that came in and took the place from a preexisting human population from a previous colonization or something. That's an interesting idea.
Now that you mention it, space is very convenient for that kind of theme, you get to have all of the popular colonial rebellion themes with none of the unpopular indigenous genocide. I'm not sure if that's good or bad. Unless there's aliens I guess, or it's not the first colony on mars but a secondary colonization that came in and took the place from a preexisting human population from a previous colonization or something. That's an interesting idea.
Of course. We want to tell the story of the downtrodden Colonials Belters and ignore the unpleasant things that we not go "tut tut" when other nations do them.
Mars/Earth relationships are sci-fi shorthand for colonialism and its effects.
ZOE was pretty good about this being that the racism was primarily because most Martins have way softer bones than humans from Earth, therefore they became an easy scapegoat for society at large.
Unfortunately due to Metatron poisoning, the Martin solution was, "kill the entire solar system."
Mars/Earth relationships are sci-fi shorthand for colonialism and its effects.
ZOE was pretty good about this being that the racism was primarily because most Martins have way softer bones than humans from Earth, therefore they became an easy scapegoat for society at large.
Unfortunately due to Metatron poisoning, the Martin solution was, "kill the entire solar system."
I mean
technically that's just Nohman's solution
Not necessarily all of the Mars independence movement.
...Actually wait is there any indication in Z.O.E.2 that there's like... anyone left in BAHRAM aside from Nohman, Ken and the scientist guy, maybe a couple extra pilots and like more automated Raptor OFs than you can shake a metatron rod at?
EDIT: Speaking of ZOE and kits, I forget what is the deal about the HD Kit from Kotobukiya?
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Yeah, Bahram is still a sizable force in ZOE 2. There's the fleet of battlships, the big mobile armor thinger Zacat, and various personal to staff their bases.
How many of those people knew Noman's real plan to more or less destroy the solar system is probably a big ol' 0 though.
Mars/Earth relationships are sci-fi shorthand for colonialism and its effects.
ZOE was pretty good about this being that the racism was primarily because most Martins have way softer bones than humans from Earth, therefore they became an easy scapegoat for society at large.
Unfortunately due to Metatron poisoning, the Martin solution was, "kill the entire solar system."
I mean
technically that's just Nohman's solution
Not necessarily all of the Mars independence movement.
...Actually wait is there any indication in Z.O.E.2 that there's like... anyone left in BAHRAM aside from Nohman, Ken and the scientist guy, maybe a couple extra pilots and like more automated Raptor OFs than you can shake a metatron rod at?
EDIT: Speaking of ZOE and kits, I forget what is the deal about the HD Kit from Kotobukiya?
I have that Kotobukiya kit! Is gud. Ya gotta do the panel lining for all the green energy tho!
The HD edition recolours things so the blue is brighter and the gold is an orange instead. It includes the enemy radar ring, and a bunch of missile blade things too, as well as blue fire effects for the engines.
Its overall a better kit than the basic version, but if you're not painting and you wanted to get Anubis too, the colours won't match between them.
FYI there are two julieta graze's, I made the one that is more space mode with what I think of as bendy chain swords and love ittttt. The other one does not look as cool to me. But they are very similar at just a glance.
FYI there are two julieta graze's, I made the one that is more space mode with what I think of as bendy chain swords and love ittttt. The other one does not look as cool to me. But they are very similar at just a glance.
There’s the Julietta’s Reginlaze and the Reginlaze Julia
Plus: A P-Bandai release Reginlaze Julia Land-Use type, with feet made to work for the Martian surface and actual hands (plus swords) instead of the claw hands.
Where do you guys go to get your Gundam news and release info? I used to follow ZakuAurelius, but I don't really like his presentation style. I still follow Second Soundwave (Channel 2S), but he's been inconsistent with his videos lately.
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miscellaneousinsanitygrass grows, birds fly, sun shines,and brother, i hurt peopleRegistered Userregular
i don't really follow video creators, i generally just look up details on gundam kits collection
though there are enough japanese modelers in my twitter and instagram algorithm that i usually catch wind of new kits there first
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I don't use Twitter or Facebook because I'm a luddite.
Also because I could see the downsides to using social media 20 years ago. E.G. information selling, targeted advertising having Fahrenheit 451 effects, etc.
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So what's the deal with Zakus?
The only Gundam I've actually watched is the new Build Divers onlinevidyagame anime.
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The only Gundam I've actually watched is the new Build Divers onlinevidyagame anime.
They're the standard mass-produced mobile suit for Zeon (the bad guys) during the beginning of the original series. Because of how many there were in service, it was economical to develop upgrade packages to try and keep them relevant even as newer, better suits were beginning to be deployed. As a result, many survived the One Year War and would continue to see use for years afterward. They show up in at least a minor role in most of the UC era shows, as well as Turn A, which is kind of a rebuilding-after-the-apocalypse possible future for that timeline. They are to Gundam what the Stormtroopers were to Star Wars.
late, pointless edit: just touching up the phrasing a bit.
The only Gundam I've actually watched is the new Build Divers onlinevidyagame anime.
They're the basic mass-produced standard unit for Zeon (the bad guys) in the beginning of the original series. Because of how many there were, it was economical to produce upgrade packages to try and keep them relevant even as newer designs were beginning to be produced, and many survived the One Year War to continue to see use for years afterward. They show up in at least a minor role in many of the UC era shows, and in Turn A, which is kind of a rebuilding-after-the-apocalypse possible future for the timeline. They are to Gundam what the Stormtroopers were to Star Wars.
Also in keeping to the analogy of Zeon being Nazi Germany, the Zaku II was the superior tank that was completely unstoppable at the start of the war. The Federations (Allies) only had Balls to rely on. So the Zeon had the only mobile suit design, which was faster, better armored, could mount heavier guns, and had better range.
The Gundam was a tech test bed project in which Zeon managed to destroy four of the five prototypes while in transport. The Guntank was another test bed for the upper portion of a mobile suit onto an existing mobile base. The Federation's first mass produced suit was the GM, and much like the Allies in WW2, it was still inferior to the Zaku II at it's time of release.
There is a very quick technological growth for weapons of war in the Zeon/Federation war just as there was with WWII, with top of the line suits being antiquated within a months or a year of release and antiquated equipment (Zaku II and GM) continuing use until the end of the war simply due to a need for any combat units and how many were produced.
I must've worn out the "trigger-hand" when trying to pose it with the bazooka; it really doesn't fit well with that huge weapon and forces the hand a bit:
I tried to replicate him in New Gundam Breaker; I didn't find the correct soldiers, or legs (which contain the skirt with the yellow-V-on-red crotch):
Notes about this set:
- Nice and fun set (especially as my first set)
- After trying for half an hour to get the yellow sticker to get to stick on the V on the crotch plate, I decided "Fuck it! I'll buy yellow paint and paint it".
- The ankle hubcaps feel like the loosest parts
- There was no green sticker for the Bullpup Machineguun camera
- The bazooka is a bit clunky to mount on this model, as the arm (and especially the wrist) isn't flexible enough
PSN (PS4-Europe): Carolus-Billius
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if you'd like, you can put a thin coat of acrylic nail polish or superglue on the ball joints to tighten them up
It's also a 2010 kit. The Origins line, from what I've read, has vastly improved on details like appropriate stickers for lenses and better part separation.
It's also a 2010 kit. The Origins line, from what I've read, has vastly improved on details like appropriate stickers for lenses and better part separation.
I have the Origins Ground GM and the GM/GM lying in front of me, so I will really notice the difference
I'd recommend plastic cement instead of glue for fusing pieces. Tamiya extra thin is probably most widely used. Just a touch on a seam and the capillary action takes care of the rest.
I'd recommend plastic cement instead of glue for fusing pieces. Tamiya extra thin is probably most widely used. Just a touch on a seam and the capillary action takes care of the rest.
He doesn't want to fuse the ankle guards, he just wants the joint to be tighter. My go-to for this is clear nail polish, as it's harder and more adhesive than superglue.
The only Gundam I've actually watched is the new Build Divers onlinevidyagame anime.
They're the basic mass-produced standard unit for Zeon (the bad guys) in the beginning of the original series. Because of how many there were, it was economical to produce upgrade packages to try and keep them relevant even as newer designs were beginning to be produced, and many survived the One Year War to continue to see use for years afterward. They show up in at least a minor role in many of the UC era shows, and in Turn A, which is kind of a rebuilding-after-the-apocalypse possible future for the timeline. They are to Gundam what the Stormtroopers were to Star Wars.
Also in keeping to the analogy of Zeon being Nazi Germany, the Zaku II was the superior tank that was completely unstoppable at the start of the war. The Federations (Allies) only had Balls to rely on. So the Zeon had the only mobile suit design, which was faster, better armored, could mount heavier guns, and had better range.
The Gundam was a tech test bed project in which Zeon managed to destroy four of the five prototypes while in transport. The Guntank was another test bed for the upper portion of a mobile suit onto an existing mobile base. The Federation's first mass produced suit was the GM, and much like the Allies in WW2, it was still inferior to the Zaku II at it's time of release.
There is a very quick technological growth for weapons of war in the Zeon/Federation war just as there was with WWII, with top of the line suits being antiquated within a months or a year of release and antiquated equipment (Zaku II and GM) continuing use until the end of the war simply due to a need for any combat units and how many were produced.
Just to be clear here, When Heffling is saying "The Federation relied on Balls", we're not talking "Testicular fortitude" or whatever, but actual ball shaped mechs that mounted guns. Imagine the space pod from 2001: A Space Odyssey, then mount a good sized artillery rifle on top and you're on the right track.
The only Gundam I've actually watched is the new Build Divers onlinevidyagame anime.
They're the basic mass-produced standard unit for Zeon (the bad guys) in the beginning of the original series. Because of how many there were, it was economical to produce upgrade packages to try and keep them relevant even as newer designs were beginning to be produced, and many survived the One Year War to continue to see use for years afterward. They show up in at least a minor role in many of the UC era shows, and in Turn A, which is kind of a rebuilding-after-the-apocalypse possible future for the timeline. They are to Gundam what the Stormtroopers were to Star Wars.
Also in keeping to the analogy of Zeon being Nazi Germany, the Zaku II was the superior tank that was completely unstoppable at the start of the war. The Federations (Allies) only had Balls to rely on. So the Zeon had the only mobile suit design, which was faster, better armored, could mount heavier guns, and had better range.
The Gundam was a tech test bed project in which Zeon managed to destroy four of the five prototypes while in transport. The Guntank was another test bed for the upper portion of a mobile suit onto an existing mobile base. The Federation's first mass produced suit was the GM, and much like the Allies in WW2, it was still inferior to the Zaku II at it's time of release.
There is a very quick technological growth for weapons of war in the Zeon/Federation war just as there was with WWII, with top of the line suits being antiquated within a months or a year of release and antiquated equipment (Zaku II and GM) continuing use until the end of the war simply due to a need for any combat units and how many were produced.
Just to be clear here, When Heffling is saying "The Federation relied on Balls", we're not talking "Testicular fortitude" or whatever, but actual ball shaped mechs that mounted guns. Imagine the space pod from 2001: A Space Odyssey, then mount a good sized artillery rifle on top and you're on the right track.
Yes, they took their orbital construction units and added the largest gun they could mount. It's the equivalent of mounting a small naval gun on a car, and worked as well as could be expected.
The only Gundam I've actually watched is the new Build Divers onlinevidyagame anime.
They're the basic mass-produced standard unit for Zeon (the bad guys) in the beginning of the original series. Because of how many there were, it was economical to produce upgrade packages to try and keep them relevant even as newer designs were beginning to be produced, and many survived the One Year War to continue to see use for years afterward. They show up in at least a minor role in many of the UC era shows, and in Turn A, which is kind of a rebuilding-after-the-apocalypse possible future for the timeline. They are to Gundam what the Stormtroopers were to Star Wars.
Also in keeping to the analogy of Zeon being Nazi Germany, the Zaku II was the superior tank that was completely unstoppable at the start of the war. The Federations (Allies) only had Balls to rely on. So the Zeon had the only mobile suit design, which was faster, better armored, could mount heavier guns, and had better range.
The Gundam was a tech test bed project in which Zeon managed to destroy four of the five prototypes while in transport. The Guntank was another test bed for the upper portion of a mobile suit onto an existing mobile base. The Federation's first mass produced suit was the GM, and much like the Allies in WW2, it was still inferior to the Zaku II at it's time of release.
There is a very quick technological growth for weapons of war in the Zeon/Federation war just as there was with WWII, with top of the line suits being antiquated within a months or a year of release and antiquated equipment (Zaku II and GM) continuing use until the end of the war simply due to a need for any combat units and how many were produced.
Just to be clear here, When Heffling is saying "The Federation relied on Balls", we're not talking "Testicular fortitude" or whatever, but actual ball shaped mechs that mounted guns. Imagine the space pod from 2001: A Space Odyssey, then mount a good sized artillery rifle on top and you're on the right track.
Wait they did? I thought the Ball was fielded at the same time as the GM?
of course, they've sort of retconned this now with Origin, with the Federation having the Guntank Early type about the same time as Zeon Deikun's death/possible assassination:
and the Guncannon First Type, fielded during the attempted defection of Dr. Minovsky
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Of course. We want to tell the story of the downtrodden Colonials Belters and ignore the unpleasant things that we not go "tut tut" when other nations do them.
ZOE was pretty good about this being that the racism was primarily because most Martins have way softer bones than humans from Earth, therefore they became an easy scapegoat for society at large.
Unfortunately due to Metatron poisoning, the Martin solution was, "kill the entire solar system."
I mean
technically that's just Nohman's solution
Not necessarily all of the Mars independence movement.
...Actually wait is there any indication in Z.O.E.2 that there's like... anyone left in BAHRAM aside from Nohman, Ken and the scientist guy, maybe a couple extra pilots and like more automated Raptor OFs than you can shake a metatron rod at?
EDIT: Speaking of ZOE and kits, I forget what is the deal about the HD Kit from Kotobukiya?
How many of those people knew Noman's real plan to more or less destroy the solar system is probably a big ol' 0 though.
Did they ever release models of that ZOE 3 prototype game?
I have that Kotobukiya kit! Is gud. Ya gotta do the panel lining for all the green energy tho!
The HD edition recolours things so the blue is brighter and the gold is an orange instead. It includes the enemy radar ring, and a bunch of missile blade things too, as well as blue fire effects for the engines.
Its overall a better kit than the basic version, but if you're not painting and you wanted to get Anubis too, the colours won't match between them.
My very first HG is continuing nicely; I’ve got the torso, head, 2 arms and a leg finished; only another leg and the hips to go.
I’ll keep the panel lining for later; I’ll be happy when my current Gunpla is finished. Possibly tomorrow :biggrin:
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There’s the Julietta’s Reginlaze and the Reginlaze Julia
3DS FCode: 1993-7512-8991
3DS FCode: 1993-7512-8991
That looks to have so many stickers.
though there are enough japanese modelers in my twitter and instagram algorithm that i usually catch wind of new kits there first
Steam
The only Gundam I've actually watched is the new Build Divers onlinevidyagame anime.
3DS FCode: 1993-7512-8991
They're the standard mass-produced mobile suit for Zeon (the bad guys) during the beginning of the original series. Because of how many there were in service, it was economical to develop upgrade packages to try and keep them relevant even as newer, better suits were beginning to be deployed. As a result, many survived the One Year War and would continue to see use for years afterward. They show up in at least a minor role in most of the UC era shows, as well as Turn A, which is kind of a rebuilding-after-the-apocalypse possible future for that timeline. They are to Gundam what the Stormtroopers were to Star Wars.
late, pointless edit: just touching up the phrasing a bit.
3DS FCode: 1993-7512-8991
Also in keeping to the analogy of Zeon being Nazi Germany, the Zaku II was the superior tank that was completely unstoppable at the start of the war. The Federations (Allies) only had Balls to rely on. So the Zeon had the only mobile suit design, which was faster, better armored, could mount heavier guns, and had better range.
The Gundam was a tech test bed project in which Zeon managed to destroy four of the five prototypes while in transport. The Guntank was another test bed for the upper portion of a mobile suit onto an existing mobile base. The Federation's first mass produced suit was the GM, and much like the Allies in WW2, it was still inferior to the Zaku II at it's time of release.
There is a very quick technological growth for weapons of war in the Zeon/Federation war just as there was with WWII, with top of the line suits being antiquated within a months or a year of release and antiquated equipment (Zaku II and GM) continuing use until the end of the war simply due to a need for any combat units and how many were produced.
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More pics:
I tried to replicate him in New Gundam Breaker; I didn't find the correct soldiers, or legs (which contain the skirt with the yellow-V-on-red crotch):
Notes about this set:
- Nice and fun set (especially as my first set)
- After trying for half an hour to get the yellow sticker to get to stick on the V on the crotch plate, I decided "Fuck it! I'll buy yellow paint and paint it".
- The ankle hubcaps feel like the loosest parts
- There was no green sticker for the Bullpup Machineguun camera
- The bazooka is a bit clunky to mount on this model, as the arm (and especially the wrist) isn't flexible enough
looks good tho!!
The ball joints are OK, it’s just that the grey hubcaps on the ankles might need a small drop of glue.
I have the Origins Ground GM and the GM/GM lying in front of me, so I will really notice the difference
He doesn't want to fuse the ankle guards, he just wants the joint to be tighter. My go-to for this is clear nail polish, as it's harder and more adhesive than superglue.
*Tall fiber carpeting, under furniture, etc.
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Just to be clear here, When Heffling is saying "The Federation relied on Balls", we're not talking "Testicular fortitude" or whatever, but actual ball shaped mechs that mounted guns. Imagine the space pod from 2001: A Space Odyssey, then mount a good sized artillery rifle on top and you're on the right track.
http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/RB-79_Ball
Yes, they took their orbital construction units and added the largest gun they could mount. It's the equivalent of mounting a small naval gun on a car, and worked as well as could be expected.
Wait they did? I thought the Ball was fielded at the same time as the GM?
of course, they've sort of retconned this now with Origin, with the Federation having the Guntank Early type about the same time as Zeon Deikun's death/possible assassination:
and the Guncannon First Type, fielded during the attempted defection of Dr. Minovsky