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Old January 31st, 2006, 07:36 AM   #331
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I think Michael was being promotionally positive. If and when Tom DeSanto manages to secure some sort of continuation deal, I'm sure he'll let us know post-haste. I mean, WE ARE the fan core, aren't we?

And won't that just be a GREAT COME AND GET IT day?

Note: If you don't recognize the reference, watch "Finnian's Rainbow" starring Fred (Chameleon) Astaire. Its a musical.

But Michael has entered the Long, Dark Teatime of the DeSanto Viper Project. Its nothing but a cornucopian schlogg of hard work from this point on. He's got molds to finish and alot of very "non-photogenic" processes to get through to get us our kits.

Be not afraid. He's working on it. And so, if rumors are to be believed, is Tom D.

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Old February 3rd, 2006, 11:53 AM   #332
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Three days and counting...

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Old February 3rd, 2006, 02:26 PM   #333
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Hey Blue Squad

How goes it? Out killing Cylons with the Vipers.

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UPDATE!

Just talked to Mike. He told me he has been MIA from the site because of a abscessed tooth. And has been on some big time pain killers and other medications. He is hoping to post some upates Monday afternoon if he can. Lets all wish Mike a speedy recovery so he can get back to making those Vipers.

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Hey Mike

Now I have the last word for now.

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Yes, I hope he recovers quickly since I'm in the states for the next 10 days and he I need to have a phone conversation.
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Yes, I hope he recovers quickly since I'm in the states for the next 10 days and he I need to have a phone conversation.
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Okay I'm here!
And let me throw one to ALL viper lovers out there. The so called NEW SERIES Viper Mk. II is NOT the Viper Mk. II!!!!
It is not a Mk. ANYTHING! LOL!
The Tom DeSanto Viper that we all semm to be calling the Viper Mk.IV is ACTUALLY THE Viper Mk.II!!! How that to start some new controversy? I just recently have recieved the final design for the DeSanto Viper and what I can tell you is this. 1. The final renders and approved Viper Designs that was to be the Viper, I and Terri along with Tom DeSanto only have these final renders. And 2. the Viper in question is designated the Viper Mk.II ! There was never a Mk.III or Mk.IV and we don't know how that came to be? So it is OFFICIALLY The Viper Mk.II and t5here is no Mk.IV! FACT!
Anyway, I'm on the pilot sculpt and it's tough, but will have pics up soon.
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Just happen to be sitting at the computer studying.
Long time no hear.
Hope everything is ok with you.

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Just happen to be sitting at the computer studying.
Long time no hear.
Hope everything is ok with you.

later, Barry.
Thanks Barry!!
I'm fighting an unbelieveable infection caused by an absessed tooth. I'm on anti-biotics and H-Codone, real nice for pain
But am sculpting the pilot now, even though I'm kinda goofy!
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Default NO VIPER Mk.IV ! ! !

THERE IS NO MK.IV VIPER!!! IT'S THE MK.II!
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Old February 8th, 2006, 03:41 PM   #342
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Hey watch yourself. Maybe you should have a good rest and get yourself well before tackling work.

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Old February 8th, 2006, 04:35 PM   #343
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Mike

The term MK 4 came into use when I needed a name for the 1/48 scale model I had mastered.

MK 4 was used because there was/is a MKII Viper used in the NEW series; it has been called the MKII by Ron Moore and the VFX artists for the new series along with the MK 7 Viper. I just chose something in the middle.

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Mike

The term MK 4 came into use when I needed a name for the 1/48 scale model I had mastered.

MK 4 was used because there was/is a MKII Viper used in the NEW series; it has been called the MKII by Ron Moore and the VFX artists for the new series along with the MK 7 Viper. I just chose something in the middle.

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Well explained Rob! Now DeSanto and i both know where the root of that labling came from
But just so all know, it is the Mk.II
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If TOS Viper is MKI and DeSanto is MKII. Then what is the old Viper Adama used? MK0?

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If TOS Viper is MKI and DeSanto is MKII. Then what is the old Viper Adama used? MK0?

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Hey Jim! And Salute.
I do not believe that, that Viper was known as anything but the Colonial Viper. Just Viper, at the time period, no one thinks too much about what version the first fighters are. And it was probably not thought about in the writing of the show. But, YOU know it is the DeSanto Mk.IV Advanced Colonial Viper. And that is the true designation of this fighter variant. Rob states that it was his idea to give it that designation, and To had nothing to do with it. And now, after letting him in on it, he knows where it originated.
Have a good night Jim, I'm up burning the midnight oil. Have a Viper that the world is waiting on.
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Old February 9th, 2006, 08:27 AM   #347
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MK II, MKIV, or MK X Tom's design is still the coolest by far. IMHO

So hurry up Mike I need one to set next to my MK 7 Studio scale Viper!

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"A rose Mk II by any other designation would smell just as sweet."

To misquote a colonial bard....

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Old February 14th, 2006, 08:23 AM   #349
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You are SO right.

Mike, you still with us? Or did the chemicals finally get you?

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You are SO right.

Mike, you still with us? Or did the chemicals finally get you?

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I'm with you man! Just figuring out how to make some of these things! But I've about got it. Anyway, heres a pic of the warning decals that will be placed in 3 spots around the engine thrusters. COOL!
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And this will be towards the front intake that houses the scanning and other instrumentations.
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Okay... good to hear.

But tell me, have you completed the molds yet? Just curious.

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Okay... good to hear.

But tell me, have you completed the molds yet? Just curious.

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Yes, but have to remake the gun molds!
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Am probably going to try some of the better mold rubbers like Rob (Sci-Fi Models) suggested to me.
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Okay...

just checkin' so you're not losing focus!!

I'm not handing out info for free here.... LOL

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Those look cool Mike but in Colonial the word radioactive would be radion (War of the Gods Part 1), just as plutonium is pluton (Saga of a Star World). Electronic diagnostic instruments would just be called scanners too!

Sorry to nitpick, but everything's in the details!

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P.S. I don't think Vipers are nuclear powered either, when they refer to the missiles in Experiment in Terra, they say "of some nuclear type" as if nuclear power is archaic. (Damn it my inner geek is showing)
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I think that these graphics are from "a high source"... based on pre-production imagery.

So don't blame Mike for detail innaccuracy... blame the guy who's name begins with Tom D.

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Those look cool Mike but in Colonial the word radioactive would be radion (War of the Gods Part 1), just as plutonium is pluton (Saga of a Star World). Electronic diagnostic instruments would just be called scanners too!

Sorry to nitpick, but everything's in the details!

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P.S. I don't think Vipers are nuclear powered either, when they refer to the missiles in Experiment in Terra, they say "of some nuclear type" as if nuclear power is archaic. (Damn it my inner geek is showing)
Okay, this is what Tom had down and his design, but I'l see about changing those lil' things!
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I think that these graphics are from "a high source"... based on pre-production imagery.

So don't blame Mike for detail innaccuracy... blame the guy who's name begins with Tom D.

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