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Published: 2015-07-28 00:10:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 10264; Favourites: 235; Downloads: 151
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The Type-99 Space Fighter Attack Craft “Cosmo Falcon” is the backbone of the Uncf. These versatile fighters were built to replace the aging Cosmo Zero. The fighter's agility is attributed to its sleek design and twin engine system. Featuring dual nose mounted vulcan cannons and mounts for various missile weapon systems. The falcon also features additional bays for more ordnance. A Feet of falcons were stationed on board the space battleship Yamato and aided greatly in her mission.
Here is my finished Bandai 1/72 Cosmo Falcon. Built mostly outta the box (with decals fished from the hoard) using Japanese’s zeros as a loose inspiration I painted this model up in some IJN colors I had left over from my Yamato build. Overall I was pretty dang impressed with the model kit (I might even have to buy one more) as I really just love the look of this fighter. The kit has some great detail, gimmicks and built up like a dream. The included stand is really nice and really lets you pull off some crazy poses. The biggest gripes with the kit are the crazy over engineered (and frustrating) engine sections and lack of cockpit detail.
I did practice a bit of photo editing and digitally removed the stand from some shots.
As always questions, comments and suggestions welcome.
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Comments: 46
4-X-S [2021-07-06 14:15:22 +0000 UTC]
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madbadger42 [2018-11-30 19:14:48 +0000 UTC]
I saw this and had to send you a note, great piece...
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GigerDrone [2016-02-07 01:29:03 +0000 UTC]
Great work! I love the whole Star Blazers saga from way back when it started (started watching it in 1979) I also have this kit but with a different paint scheme. I like your color choices and the detail trimming is right on the mark. I have a few more 2199 kits; the 1/500 Yamato and a 1/72 Cosmo Zero. Bandai produces some top notch kits.
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G2ORC [2015-08-04 04:25:27 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic scheme buddy. Gotta love that Zero inspiration. Entirely possible it belongs to other EDF squadron. Nice work on the photoediting.
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enc86 In reply to G2ORC [2015-08-05 17:05:13 +0000 UTC]
thanks buddy, really love this kit and look of the fighter. had a blast from start to finish.
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master-ninjabear In reply to enc86 [2015-08-09 20:50:52 +0000 UTC]
If you liked that one, you really like this one...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z6U1S…
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SarienSpiderDroid [2015-08-01 17:20:53 +0000 UTC]
I really like this non-realistic touch the vehicle has. And do I really have to say it again: Great paint job!
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enc86 In reply to SarienSpiderDroid [2015-08-02 15:06:41 +0000 UTC]
yea it really does look a bit familiar and traditional but with enough sci-fi to make it interesting.
thanks again.
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TheAtomicDog [2015-07-31 03:31:50 +0000 UTC]
You can tell a Matsumoto design just from the thumbnail.
Don't tell me you don't play with these...
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enc86 In reply to TheAtomicDog [2015-07-31 17:54:47 +0000 UTC]
hahaha ohhhh i do, i even made the sound effects XD
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TheAtomicDog In reply to enc86 [2015-07-31 18:07:27 +0000 UTC]
Oh, absolutely you make the sound effects!
It doesn't count if you don't.
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LightbringerCosplay [2015-07-29 01:18:22 +0000 UTC]
The nose of this ship looks really freaking cool and aggressive. good choice on paint too.
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enc86 In reply to LightbringerCosplay [2015-07-29 17:42:10 +0000 UTC]
yea the ship is really fast and mean looking.
thanks buddy, the paints had me worried but they came toghter in the end.
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FSudol [2015-07-29 00:31:42 +0000 UTC]
Cool Falcon Space Fighter. The green reminds me of the classic Thunderbirds space ships.
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enc86 In reply to FSudol [2015-07-29 17:41:44 +0000 UTC]
thanks my friend. ohhhh yea i can totally see that! loved Thunderbirds growing up. maybe it was a sub conscious thing XD
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hw-Chimas [2015-07-28 21:11:21 +0000 UTC]
I was hoping it to be a 3D computer model.
Anyways, it's awesome!
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enc86 In reply to hw-Chimas [2015-07-29 00:16:38 +0000 UTC]
hahah nope, physical scale model, thanks!
lol if i did 3d stuff it sure would cut down on the $$$$ i spend on paint.
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VijayVega [2015-07-28 19:45:21 +0000 UTC]
Just had a cool load of sound affect running through my head ZOOOMMM!!!DEw Dew dew(lazer sounds). Frigging awsome.
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enc86 In reply to VijayVega [2015-07-29 00:17:24 +0000 UTC]
hahahah best believe there was a few times i "flew" it around my house with all the added sound effects of course!
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enc86 In reply to MTCarpenter [2015-07-28 17:24:20 +0000 UTC]
thanks man! the colors were kinda thrown toghter, happy they worked out as they did.
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enc86 In reply to hankypanky68 [2015-07-28 17:24:00 +0000 UTC]
yea i really like the looks of it and probably the closest i have come to making a transitional jet.
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hankypanky68 In reply to enc86 [2015-07-28 22:33:31 +0000 UTC]
Has the futuristic Japanese Zero look too!
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Mineraleater [2015-07-28 09:17:27 +0000 UTC]
Super cool fighter design!
Where the hell do you get all these awesome things from?
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enc86 In reply to Mineraleater [2015-07-28 17:30:27 +0000 UTC]
yea i really love the looks of this craft. alot of traditional jet design with some sci-fi. just looks fast and deadly.
i live in the woods, so i get everything from the internet. i use sites that are Usa only but as the comment said below, www.hlj.com/ would work good for you. i allso see that your version of amazon has a bunch for sale as well(i use the us version of amazon alot for getting imported scale models)
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Mineraleater In reply to enc86 [2015-07-30 11:29:57 +0000 UTC]
I might not click on this link... i already have too many projects i want/have to finish before i can start on something new ^^
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enc86 In reply to Mineraleater [2015-07-31 17:46:48 +0000 UTC]
hahahah yea that might be like going down the rabbit hole.
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Mineraleater In reply to enc86 [2015-08-01 18:46:52 +0000 UTC]
Well, i just discovered the Halo Gamesystem... my wallet is crying without touching it ^^
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enc86 In reply to Mineraleater [2015-08-02 14:41:43 +0000 UTC]
hahaha i know how that goes. i have a pretty crazy wishlist of stuff.
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Mineraleater In reply to enc86 [2015-08-03 08:44:45 +0000 UTC]
And i have still not finished my GW / FW wishlist ^^
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paws4thot In reply to Mineraleater [2015-07-28 14:13:37 +0000 UTC]
Like me, you're in the EU, and I get my Anime kits from Hobby Link Japan, who do take EU credit and debit cards for payment.
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enc86 In reply to MetalSnail [2015-07-28 17:23:27 +0000 UTC]
Thanks buddy, really like this one. ill have to do one more at some point.
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