Guns Akimbo
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TazMan2000
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Is this actually a prototype? Or is this the display model that was introduced at the 2014 show which he is used for reference to recreated the tiny SD? I'm hoping it's a new tooling. The second photograph shows lighting which might be an indication that a lighting kit will be included in the kit.....if it is going to be a kit.
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TazMan2000
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There are several blue dots across the top hull. They may not be lighting, but it sure looks like it. There isn't any lights anywhere else, which is odd.
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Look above, again, at the photos of the video posted by robn1. In the lower right corner you can read the text: "This is a prototype in the planning stage under approval."
I think we can take Bandai at their word.
TazMan2000
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Look above, again, at the photos of the video posted by robn1. In the lower right corner you can read the text: "This is a prototype in the planning stage under approval."
I think we can take Bandai at their word.
I did read that, however, I'm being a devil's advocate by realizing that translations can be misconstrued...and mistranslated. I have been waiting for this for a long long time. There were rumours a couple of years ago and Bandai reps said there were no such plans, but either that changed or they are being very closed lipped on any future plans.
In a way...this does seem too good to be true. Especially right after they just released the tiny SD.
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robn1
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That's just bits of detail standing out from the shadow and picking up a bluish reflection.
Darth Africanus
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If you watch the video closely you can see the blue lights in the side trenches as well and on the bridge area.I think it is lighted just not amazingly a few optics here and there
I'll say this, with the amount of detail present in their line of 1/72 and 1/144 scale kits, if Bandai does release a large Star Destroyer, the detail on it will be simply insane. If Bandai does release a large Star Destroyer they will go down in history as the winner of Model Company of the World!
astroboy
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The only thing that might prevent me from getting one is that painting is the most interesting part of the process for me.
And star destroyers don't exactly have the most interesting paint challanges.
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StarForge
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Painting a battle scarred Star Destroyer would be an option and imagine lighting it too!
astroboy
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True.
And this would be a great opportunity to face my lighting fears
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I was just thinking along the same lines this morning. If the above Star Destroyer is released, Bandai will become my favorite model company ever. They will replace Moebius, who gained the title for the release of the original Battlestar kit (the first styrene one that doesn't suck).
StarForge
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There will be lots of room inside for lighting too I'd assume.
We just have to wait patiently to see if and when this will be released, I can't wait!
Robert McLain
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It is indeed a great time to be a kid Er, I mean, a 51 year old man who thinks he's a kid:lol
Robert
Er, I mean, a 51 year old man who thinks he's a kid:lolRobert
Richard Baker
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57 here and I want one so bad.It is indeed a great time to be a kid
Robert
I still like to hold up the models and go zoom with them, my son thinks it is hilarious.
TazMan2000
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Upon viewing the video again, you're right. Its undeniable. Not saying that will be part of the kit, but it looks promising. The lighting does look a bit dim though. However, in the real world, as was pointed out in a thread here months ago, the lighting can't be too bright. Look at some pictures of lit Star Destroyers, for example...
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CxxN4tsK3NQ/maxresdefault.jpg
If you were in one of those rooms with the light that bright, you would probably be blinded or barbecued.
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