RGM-79SP GM Sniper Custom II

[Gundam Mechanics][HGUC GM Sniper II][MSV File Collection]

Pleased with the favorable results exhibited by the SC type, the Space Forces Headquarters hoped to introduce an improved unit for the assault on the Zeon home territories.   

RGM-79SP GM Sniper II

[Gundam Mechanics][HGUC GM Sniper II][MSV File Collection]

Type: Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit

Manufacturer: Federation Forces

Overall Height/Head Height: 18.5/18.0m

Empty Weight/Loaded Weight: 45.0/61.0t

Generator Output: 1,390kW

Thruster Output: 102,000 kg

Sensor Radius: 8,700m

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom is one of the highest-performing models in the GM line, and the 'RGM-79SP GM Sniper II' offers even more improvements and enhancements over the Sniper Custom.

RGM-79SP GM Sniper II

[Gundam Mechanics][HGUC GM Sniper II][MSV File Collection]

Model Number: RGM-79SP

Head Height: 18.0m

Weight: 45.0t

Total Weight: 61.0t

Generator Output: 1,390kw

Armor Material: Titanium Ceramic alloy

Armaments: Sniper Rifle

Bullpup Machine Gun

Beam Saber

Shield

Dissappoint!

Well, I'd be lying if I said that the Macross Delta ending was worth it.  It felt okay at the time but if I stop to compare it, it's probably the weakest ending in the franchise, and that's including Zero.

The saltiness of both NA and Japanese audiences is real.  Everyone is hyped about resolving the triangle but that's really about it.    Especially the name drop of Megaroad-01 and then failure to actually do anything about it.

Yes, I went there.  At least things were actually resolved in Zero in a meaningful way.


Anyway, there is stuff being worked on, (sparked partially be a reddit discussion...)

Here is an exciting sample.  Yes, it's exciting.

As per usual, the translation is faster than getting the images cleaned up.

RGM-86R Nouvel GM III

RGM-86R Nouvel GM III

A Front View, heavily loaded with optional equipment.   The largest changes from the standard GM III are the 'double ducts' on the shoulders and newly designed head.

The GM (or Jim) was originally developed during the Old War period as a simplified, production version of the RX-78 Gundam.  After the end of the Old War.  The original model was produced with budget as a primary concern, but was later modernized with increased power output, an added linear seat system, armor upgrades, and improved sensors, ultimately resulting in the 'GM II'.

MS-07B3 Gouf Custom

MS-07B3 Gouf Custom

Model Number: MS-07B3

Head Height: 18.2m

Base Weight: 58.5t

Loaded Weight: 77.6t

Generator Output: 1,034 kW

Thruster Output: 40,700kg

Armor Material: Luna Titanium 

Main Armament: Triple 35mm Gatling Cannon, Gatling Shield, Heat Rod, Heat Saber.

As the Gouf was intended to be used as an Anti-MS unit, the Mobile Suit's individual combat capabilities were increased, with the equipment enhanced by close combat weapons and improved fixed weapons, like the whip-like electrified heat rod on the right arm.  The left hand initially featured a 5-barrel 75mm machine gun, but the loss of adaptability and flexibility was later deemed to be incompatible with Zeon tactics.

Modeling

It's always challenging to choose the next content to translate, discussions on Reddit's /r/Gundam guide me to some extent, but I'm typically looking at things I want to post as well.

I have a couple model kit translations in the works, as there's a bunch of interesting information on many of them, especially the MG and MSV kits.  Unfortunately, other than the dozen manuals I own personally there's not a lot else out there - most of the scans available on the internet do not include the fluff pages, or are at such a low resolution they're illegible (Most of the Dalong.net scans fall into this category.)  

I mean... If anyone wants to donate some scans...

Anyway, there are a few more big articles I'm working on, which accounts for the delay, but I'll put a couple smaller things like the aforementioned kit manuals up in the meantime.

I'd like to put some Macross material up as well, after I can clear out some of the backlogged bigger articles.   (Because I'm finally getting into the groove of Delta.)

Johnny Ridden

Military ID Number: PM056330279A

Affiliation: Mobile Assault Corps

Biography:

Born UC0056, as a third generation of the first colony immigrants. Johnny Ridden's family immigrated to space from the former Australia, though he was of American ancestry, unusual within Zeon.

MBR-04-MkIV Tomahawk

MBR-04-MkIV 
Heavy Weapons Assault Type

Tomahawk

Total Height (Head): 11.27m
Total Loaded Weight: 31.3t
Main Armament:
Mauler pBG-11 Liquid Cooled Charged Particle Beam Gun x2
Anti-Personnel Ramington M-89 12.7mm Air-Cooled Machine Gun x2
Sub Armament: Astra TZ-III Gun Cluster x2 (consisting of: Laser Cannon, 25mm Autocannon, 180mm Grenade Launcher, and Flamethrower)
Rocket Weaponry: Bifors 12-tube Short-Range Guided Rocket Launcher x2
Erikolon Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile 6-tube Launcher Option Pack x1


The MBR-04 Destroids were the first practical destroid models to be deployed, with the initial development beginning in May 2000, with the prototype appearing in December 2003, with the first MBR-04MkI rolling out in February 2007. 

Argama Assault Cruiser Part 3: Ship Systems and Armament

Argama Assault Cruiser Part 3: Ship Systems and Armament

Part 1| Part 2 | Part 3

 The Argama as photographed by a MSA-003 'Nemo' on patrol.  The date of the photo is not known, but is estimated to be around May 0087.