Greeblie identification needed! (Aliens)
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stapleton13
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It almost looks to me to be a engine cover for something like a chain saw or weed eater. I couldn't tell you for sure, but maybe someone has one in a garage that they might be able to identify.
I've been slowly building my helmet for quite some time now.
My thoughts are:
Part in the upper left corner is mainly a robotech/jetfire jet
pack that is connected to the rear wings. It has an additional part
stuck to the top of it.
As far as the main body, It maybe several parts "seamed" together.
The only clue is "D2" on the lower left corner.
I have found some underwater camera housings with a D2 model
number, nothing exact... ,but has potential.
Hope that helps.
My thoughts are:
Part in the upper left corner is mainly a robotech/jetfire jet
pack that is connected to the rear wings. It has an additional part
stuck to the top of it.
As far as the main body, It maybe several parts "seamed" together.
The only clue is "D2" on the lower left corner.
I have found some underwater camera housings with a D2 model
number, nothing exact... ,but has potential.
Hope that helps.
Do you have any pics or a link of the Transformer you're referring to?
You may be interested in this thread: http://forum.alienslegacy.com/viewt...&start=0&sid=25bafdfbf7773fc97b40fa40c507109f
Thanks,
Simon
You may be interested in this thread: http://forum.alienslegacy.com/viewt...&start=0&sid=25bafdfbf7773fc97b40fa40c507109f
Thanks,
Simon
lonepigeon
Master Member
Here's a link for a ton of Jetfire images:
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=453&size=0&start=0
I'm not sure if that's the part in the middle of his red backpack?
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=453&size=1&image=86
I saw in the other thread that there's a part from Megatron on the helmet so maybe they did scrap Transformers for greeblies.
Megatron pics too:
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=35&size=0&start=0
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=453&size=0&start=0
I'm not sure if that's the part in the middle of his red backpack?
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=453&size=1&image=86
I saw in the other thread that there's a part from Megatron on the helmet so maybe they did scrap Transformers for greeblies.
Megatron pics too:
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=35&size=0&start=0
I don't think it's the right part. The greeblie on the SU shots is clearly hollow (you can see something under the vents).
If they used the Jetfire toy, they must have cut the vents out, which seems unlikeley. The shape doesn't really look quite right to me either (the SU part has more rounded lines).
If they used the Jetfire toy, they must have cut the vents out, which seems unlikeley. The shape doesn't really look quite right to me either (the SU part has more rounded lines).
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I meant this part. You are on the right track Birdie.
The scale is off. You would have to look at an older robotech
valkyrie model kit to get the right size.
Also the Fero helmet is damaged on the right side. That is why you
see the split from the helmet. Spunk's helmet isn't cracked.
I'm modeling all the parts in 3D to print out. I've got half of it done.
GoldCylon1
Well-Known Member
I couldn't find the correct version, but this section in red looks like a wall hanger piece.
The meg part is on the other side of the helmet. Lots of pics at the link above.
dropshipbob
Master Member
Whatever part that is, it's the same used on the thumb button of the hand welder. If it's found out which kit it's from, I'd love to hear it.
Bug Stomper
Well-Known Member
Anyone knows of a Transformers forum? :love
Cheers,
Stefan
Cheers,
Stefan
Weazel1
Well-Known Member
Thats not a D2, its a D7. The part is the back half of a Destroid Tomahawk upper body. Its either the IMAI 1/100 kit or Arii 1/72 kit. I'm guessing its the former as the number is etched directly onto the kit part, I don't think the Arii kit did that. Its also easier to find and somewhat cheaper as its been re-released by Bandai several times. If its the Arii kit, you could have a hunt on your hands as its much more sought after and hasn't been out for a while.
As for the other part, I dont think it comes from a Valkyrie model or toy. I've been hunting around on the Macross World website (http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/models/_models_plastic.htm)
and the part doesn't match anything from those kits. The etched "trench" is on the wrong side of the part, its missing the raised bump that is offset to the side, the shape is off and is too short. But it does look like that it was used for the Hand Torch thumb switch.
Brian
Bug Stomper
Well-Known Member
Brian, that was excellent!!!!!!
The one in your picture is "only" 99% correct (there's a slight slope at the upper/front edge that the welder part does not have) but finally I know what too look for.
Thanks a lot,
Stefan
The one in your picture is "only" 99% correct (there's a slight slope at the upper/front edge that the welder part does not have) but finally I know what too look for.
Thanks a lot,
Stefan
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Bug Stomper
Well-Known Member
So here's a comparision shot showing the differences between the welder part and the Valkyrie part - it's already very close but not exactly the one. What might help limit the search is the fact that all kits produced later than 1985 can be ruled out (unless they're reissues).
Cheers,
Stefan
Cheers,
Stefan
