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So where did all of the cool Mechs in the battle photos
come from?
Here are the Robotech Defenders / Macross kits that fit with the Armorcast
Mad Cat and Vulture resin kits scalewise:
Valkyrie action figures (vinyl) are perfectly sized for Wasps and Stingers.
The Bandai and Arii 1/72 scale plastic model kits, which are a little larger
than the vinyl toys, will work for Valkyries and with additonal armor could
probably be used as Phoenix Hawks. They also come in transformable versions
for the LAM variants.
1/72 scale Armorered Valkyries can probably be used as Crusaders with some
modification. I have one to play with but have not had time to work on it.
Takara Dougram and Revell Robotech Defenders Kits These kits were orignally
released by Takara as part of their Dougram line. Most of them were later
released by Revell in the US ad Robotech Defender kits. Interestingly enough
the Takara and Revell kit engineering and mold designs are completely different,
with the Revell kits being slightly smaller, but not enough to worry about.
Robotech 1/48 Commando is just the right size for Goliath
Robotech 1/48 Zoltek is perfect for Shadow Hawk
Robotech 1/48 Gartan is a good size for Thunderbolt
Robotech 1/48 Thoren is perfect for Griffin
(This kit is listed as 1/72 scale on the box, but is actually 1/48: 7+"
tall)
Robotech 1/48 Talos is too large for Wolverine, but the head could perhaps
be mounted on a Griffen body to make a Wolverine.
Robotech 1/48 Condar does not conform to any BattleTech Mechs
Macross 1/72 Glaug Commander's Pod is a perfect size for Marauder
(The more common 1/100 scale kit is too small.)
The ARII 1/72 Defender and Tomahawk (Warhammer, Rifleman) are a bit too
small.
Takara Crusher Joe 1/48 Scale Galleon kits a perfect for Galleons.
BattleTech / Macross / Robotech Defender cross reference chart:
| BattleTech |
Macross |
Robotech Defender |
| Shadow Hawk |
Dougram Jagd |
Zoltek |
| Griffin |
Soltic Roundfacer |
Thoren |
| Wolverine |
Blockhead |
Talos |
| Thunderbolt |
Ironfoot |
Gartan |
| Battlemaster |
Bigfoot |
Ziyon (1/72 scale kit-too small) |
| Goliath |
Crab Gunner or Commando |
Tequila Gunner |
| Marauder |
Glaug Commander's Pod |
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Many of these kits can be found occasionally on ebay (keep watching EVERY
week). This is pretty much the only way you can get any of the unseen Mechs
in this scale, so get them while (and where) you can.
Sources and Reference
Marc's Models
http://www.marcsmodels.com/
Robotech Defender and Takara Macross kits for sale.
Hobbylink Japan:
http://www.hlj.com
The Takara kits wer released a while back and I got a few through HLJ
None listed currently (1/29/01)
Reference info
http://www.draddog.com/robotech/
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