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3 years ago ::
Oct 22, 2010 - 7:32AM
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Date Joined:
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Thanks much Biggsy for posting those pics!!
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3 years ago ::
Oct 22, 2010 - 8:24AM
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Date Joined:
Dec 14, 2008
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The real question is: what are the prices and availability for those Action Fleet models? Are we going to have to pay an arm and a leg to eBay price gougers to get them?
Most of them are not hard to get a hold of and are not that expensive. The AAT is the only model i have had a hard time getting, because i was not going to pay $100 or more for one. But i was lucky once on ebay and got one for about $5. E-Wing is one i don't have and that is an expensive one as well. Otherwise, you shouldn't have a problem getting what you want i think.
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3 years ago ::
Oct 22, 2010 - 11:09AM
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Date Joined:
Oct 21, 2003
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If you go for the AAT R/C version (which is effectively identical) and clip the wires, I've found it's cheaper than the rare straight-up Action fleet AAT. It's really close to the minis visually, as you can see from Biggsy's pic; HOWEVER, I'd hold off until the upcoming Revell snapkit is released (Oct/Nov), unless you just wanna collect Action Fleet.
Other ones you won't be able to swing, LOL:
Naboo Royal Starship (film version)
TIE Defender
Sith Infiltrator - though it's not as bad as the first two.
Probably the Gungan Sub, though I did get lucky.
I never even knew there was an E-Wing!
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3 years ago ::
Oct 22, 2010 - 2:54PM
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Date Joined:
Jan 18, 2005
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The TIE Defender and E-Wing were a short run produced at the end of one of the production years, I believe. I forget the exact reason so few were made, but they weren't on the shelves for long. I'll get some pics up of the ones listed and not pictured when I get the chance. (too long of a to do list, lol) They are all roughly the same size as each other in the AF line though.
Sorry if this was mentioned in this thread already, but the Transformers AAT is pretty close to the AF size as well. It's in the CW deco and still available in stores - there are a few joints that are visible, but not bad.
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3 years ago ::
Oct 23, 2010 - 12:03PM
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Date Joined:
Dec 14, 2008
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I just added a photo of my Revell Eta-2 Actis Interceptors. Also corrected the X-Wing length and changing its scale accordingly and also corrected the AAT model length. I have a few Revell models coming in and will add them to the post whenever i get them delivered and assembled.
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3 years ago ::
Oct 23, 2010 - 7:31PM
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Date Joined:
Oct 21, 2003
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Okay! Let's see if I can add something useful. FINALLY found & snagged the Transformers Republic tank. First thing I did was whip out the model cement and glue the annoying wiggly bits - that thing won't get to transform even once. Later, I plan to tidy up some of the seams where the colors are compromised, give it a couple coats o' Dullcote, and add some weathering. But for now all anyone needs to see is the bottom line:   
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3 years ago ::
Oct 23, 2010 - 7:54PM
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Date Joined:
Oct 21, 2003
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I sure wish I had a camera capable of better close-up resolution.
Here is a (poor) photo of the V-35 landspeeder next to a 1/32d scale figure (an Imperial officer from the Unleased battle pack line), and the escape pod flanked by a pair of 1/35th scale figures (surrendering French tankers from DML, which seemed vaguely appropriate).
You can see that something's wrong with the vehicle lengths - because Biggsy's model measurements ARE accurate, and the numbers pan out as presented with the information given.
The escape pod isn't THAT far off, but I'd still say it's a bit tweaked; probably about 1/48th or so.
Found my Action Fleet. More to follow.
EDIT: That Unleashed guy is a bit big for 1/32d (54mm); they had "scale creep," too. He's probably about 1/28th. BUT, 1/32d is still bigger than the Frenchmen shown, so it still shows the speeder's stated measurement is off.
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3 years ago ::
Oct 24, 2010 - 1:09AM
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Date Joined:
Dec 14, 2008
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Well, the speeder is still a total mystery to me. But as long as it looks good with the minis, i'm fine with it! The escape pods listed size is somewhat small compared to what we see in Episode IV, i think that might explain it.
That tank is perfect though, nice find. As some already have mentioned, some of the other Transformers vehicles (the AAT for example) are also usable.
I was wondering if anyone collects or has any of the Titanium 3" models? There's a few that might be interesting i think, but i can't find measurements or scale anywhere. Are they all exactly 3 inches or does that vary from one model to another?
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3 years ago ::
Oct 24, 2010 - 2:04AM
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Date Joined:
Oct 21, 2003
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I collect it ALL, Biggsy. I'm such a Star Wars collectibles bitch. My poor, poor wife.
The Titaniums vary somewhat, but are all about the same size; "box scale" is still that, even if the "box" is eentsy. Nothing but a speeder bike comes close to matching SWM. Best to hang with Action Fleet, Revell snapkits and the occasional 3 1/2" action figure or Transformer piece (if you can aquire the Hasbro sandcrawler, you will be happy). There's even a current-release 3 1/2" Anakin with a Naboo Star Skiff, which would make a dandy accessory!
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3 years ago ::
Oct 25, 2010 - 9:15AM
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Date Joined:
Oct 21, 2003
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I didn't really wanna co-opt this thread with my posts, but I see time is passing and there's no other replies - so I figger I may as well fill in some of Biggsy's gaps:  B-WINGLength: 16.9 m (I'm assuming lengthwise, cockpit pod to gun pod) Model length: 16 cm Scale: 1/106 Y-WINGLength: 16 m Model Length: 17 cm Scale: 1/100  VULTURE DROID Length: 3.6 m Model Length: 15 cm Scale: 1/24 So the Vulture is too big even for that Unleashed figure! Would be acceptable company for the Revell AT-RT, though. Or for strafing car models. DID I do the math right?
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