Letzte Woche fertig geworden, wieder ein Group Build-Beitrag - in diesem Fall ein Bandai Snap-fit-Bausatz einer 1:100 VF-25 (eigentlich aus Macross Frontier), aber in meinem Fall mit einerm fiktiven Anstrich versehen; hier also eine Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘204’ der New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV im Brisingr Global Cluster, während des ersten Unabhängigkeitskrieg von Windermere, 2060.
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by
dizzyfugu, on Flickr
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by
dizzyfugu, on Flickr
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by
dizzyfugu, on Flickr
Some background:The VF-25 Messiah is one of the newest-generation variable fighters first used by humanity in 2059. The VF-25 was independently developed by Shinsei Industry / Macross Frontier Arsenal Original Development / L.A.I. from the YF-24 prototype as the potential successor to the VF-171 Nightmare Plus, the current main variable fighter of the New U.N. Spacy. The Messiah is armed with numerous offensive weapons that include a gatling gun, beam cannons, laser guns mounted in the head unit and a close-combat knife housed within the shield.
The VF-25 is built for multipurpose operation and can be customized according to the pilot and the characteristics of the mission. By exchanging multipurpose modules the variable fighter is able to operate as a fighter craft, an attack craft, a fighter-bomber, a reconnaissance craft and command craft for unmanned combat aerial vehicles.
For all previous generations of variable fighters it was nearly impossible for a Valkyrie to reach its full potential because there was no technology to overcome the limits of the pilot's body. The AVF Development Project in 2040 addressed this problem and it was overcome via the new Inertia Store Converter (ISC). This technology supports the pilot and reduces inertial forces upon the pilot such that the VF-25 can achieve mobility and combat capability that exceeds the limits of typical manned maneuvering.
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr
Design Features include:
- 3-mode variable transformation
- Variable geometry wing with boundary layer control (BLC)
- Capable of attaining unassisted orbital velocity over an Earth-class planet
- ISC (Inertia Store Converter) from Shinsei Industry Macross Frontier Arsenal / LAI Company
- Active stealth system antennae
- Chaff/flare/smoke discharger system
- Thrust reverser equipped with three-dimensional maneuvering nozzles
- AA/AS/SF-06 integrated radar (mounted in nose)
- Linear actuators (provide faster electromagnetic transformation without contact between moving parts)
Another special feature in this new variable fighter is a cockpit designed to connect to the EX-Gear reinforced-exoskeleton (powered suit) designed to support the pilot. The cockpit furthermore offers a deployable auxiliary seat for a passenger.
Moreover, the power output, armaments, sensors and other systems have all been completely integrated which results in greatly enhanced performance. The VF-25 Messiah can also be fitted with an Armor Pack (no longer limited to Battroid mode only like the old VF-1 Valkyrie's Armored system) or a high-maneuverability Super Pack.
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr
The VF-25 Messiah is currently in early deployment for field-testing in real combat scenarios with the Strategic Military Services (S.M.S.) and will later be deployed to the New U.N. Forces. The VF-25A is the mass produced version and other variants include the VF-25F Improved Air Combat Ability version, the VF-25G fitted with sniper weaponry, the VF-25S enhanced version for team leaders and the RVF-25 for enhanced electronic warfare operation.
The VF-25 saw interplanetary use with regular N.U.N.S. forces. After having shown its potential in the Varja conflict in 2059, one of the new type’s first major deployments took place in 2060 on Windermere IV, a planet in the Brisingr Global Cluster. Characterized by cold weather, Windermere IV is covered by snow most of the year. Its global government was similar to a medieval European monarchy of Earth. After war for independence, cease-fire was established in 2053, followed by an economic blockade of the Unified Government. At the end of the first Windermere War of independence, a dimension weapon, which had been prohibited from use, was dropped in the Carlisle district, causing extensive damage to civilians and the NUN Armed Forces stationed there. From this tragedy, the NUN Armed Forces withdrew from Windermere. The War of Independence came to a de facto cease-fire.
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr
1:100 Shinsei Industry VF-25F “Messiah”; ‘OK 204’ of the New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) SVFA-233 “Cloudbusters”; Windermere IV in the Brisingr Global Cluster, during the first Windermere War of Independence, 2060 (Macross Frontier Whif/Bandai kit) by dizzyfugu, on FlickrGeneral characteristics: Crew: 1 (+1 optional)
Battroid Mode: height 15.59 meters (includes beam guns); 14.53 meters (without beam guns)
Fighter Mode: wingspan 15.5 meters (fully extended); height 4.03 meters; length 18.72 meters
Mass: empty 8.45 metric tons
Structure: SWAG energy conversion armor
Power Plant: 2x Shinsei Industry/P&W/RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engines,
each rated at 1,620 kN maximum thrust in space;
Many P&W HMM-9 High maneuverability thrusters all around the hull
Performance: Maximum speed in Fighter Mode: Mach 5.0+ at 10,000 m,
limited through heat-resistance of the fuselage/structure
Maximum Airframe Design Load: 27.5G at maximum acceleration for 120 seconds
Thrust-to-weight ratio: (empty) 39.09
Standard armament: 2x fixed Mauler RÖV-127C coaxial 12.7mm beam guns (mounted center dorsal section in
Fighter/GERWALK mode, becomes head turret in Battroid mode)
1x Howard GU-17A new model 5-barrel 58mm gatling gun pod with retractable cover
to provide air cooling for the barrels (mounted ventral fuselage in Fighter mode,
in arm manipulator for GERWALK/Battroid modes)
1x standard bulletproof (anti-projectile) shield (mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter
mode, mounted on arm in GERWALK/Battroid modes); the shield is composed of the enhanced
energy conversion armor used in the APS-25A/MF25 Armored Pack
2x Remington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine guns, or
2x Mauler RÖV-25 25mm beam machine guns (mounted left/right of intakes in Fighter/
GERWALK mode, on rotating hip mounts in Battroid mode)
1x Ka-Bar OTEC AK/VF-M9 Assault Knife, 1.65m, super strong material reinforced by pin-point
barrier system (mounted under left arm shield block)
1x pin-point barrier system
6x underwing hardpoints for anti-ship reaction missiles, fold speakers or other equipment
Optional armament: SPS-25S/MF25 High-maneuverability Super FAST pack system (includes some additional armor), or
APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack (deployable in all modes)
1x Howard GU-17V loaded with MDE warhead specification for anti-Vajra combat
25 mm high-speed machine guns and super pack/full armor micro-missile warheads
are later refit with anti-Vajra MDE warhead specification
WiP-Bilder hierzu finden sich hier:
http://www.phoxim.de/forum/index.php?topic=33585.0 (auch wenn es da nicht
allzu viel zu sehen gibt
).