Post by freaky on Sept 23, 2008 16:05:42 GMT 8
HMM 005 - Shield Liger MK2
HMM Line
From Wikipidea
Overview
The Shield Liger is a Lion type Zoid, created by the Helic Republic, and used during the various wars on Zi.
The Shield Liger's design was inspired by the Sabre Tiger, with the two designs sharing a number of components. While not created in direct competition to it, the Shield Liger proved to be a match for the Zenebas Zoid; the two had comparable arsenals and performance. While fast and agile in its day, the Shield Liger's performance has been exceeded by more modern Zoids. However, the Shield Liger remains a capable and versatile Zoid.
The Shield Liger's most distinctive feature is the Energy Shield built into its mane that gives it its name. The Shield Liger was the first Zoid to use an energy shield, at the time giving it an unparalleled advantage. The Shield covers the Liger's forwards half, protecting it from enemy weapons fire. In addition to a defensive measure, the Shield can also be utilised for high-speed ramming attacks.
The Zoid's principal weakness is its weak ranged weapons. To counter this shortcoming, the Republic developed the Shield Liger Mk II. This variant mounted a pair of heavy beam cannons on its back, greatly improving its firepower and performance. The extra weight of the cannons did reduce the Zoid’s overall speed, but this was seen as an acceptable trade-off.
A more advanced derivative of the Zoid is the Shield Liger Double Cannon Special - Jet, also known as the DCS-J. This version includes the beam cannons from the Mk II, but features greatly enhanced performance and improved defensive systems. The changes also renders the Zoid very difficult to control, with only the most experienced pilots able to use the Zoid.
High-End Master Model
In late 2006, a high-quality remodelled Shield Liger was released by TOMY and Kotobukiya as the first release of the High-end Master Model line.
A second limited edition of the HMM kit was recoloured in Desert Liger colours and a third was done in Shield Liger MK II style, complete with HMM versions of the CP-01 Dual Beam Cannons.
Images
Weapons
Assembly
Comparison shot
Random shots
All Views
Design
Another use of the boday of HMM SL, with MK2 style. ;D It was release last april 2008, the Shield Liger MK2 is the fifth HMM kit made by Kotobukiya. The color scheme was of the original SLMK2 but tends to show of more because of all the details parts. The design of the Beam cannon and the missiles pods at the back make this kit really stand out. Making the zoid more arm and ready for battle anytime. The bigger the badder is best to describe its weapons since it really is compare to the original CP01.From the original CP01, the part that will hold the missile was redesign as a large power unit with a new missile luncher. The power tube from the previous CP01 is now like a chain from a machine gun. From the manual, it was first design to hold the original missile of the first HMM01 but it looks arkward so maybe they give it a new look. The beam cannons has some green scope to add to the good looks. A new tail gun is also included.
Assembly
If you have start collecting/building HMM since, assembling the body is easy since from the HMM SL to the HMM BL, it has the same body and legs building instruction with a few exception. The side panel that holds the missiles before has included new parts that will hold the Dual Beam Cannon so be carefull on those parts. Assembling the cannon is not quite hard since the manual really helps and not that tricky/complex. The only complication is assembling this is when connecting the rubber cabling for the beam cannons that connects to the back. The back part is hard to put in place also since its large and the pegs for it is small.
Articulation & Features
The dual cannon is very poseable with three articulation point for each cannon. At first I thought this kit will not be stable and balance properly because of the 2 large cannons but it holds very firmly. The new missile luncher at the back has articulation too.
Overall Verdic
OVerall this kit is a very nice display as said by neil since it stand up against all the HMM next to a Blade liger. Need to try a HMM kit? Try this one and you wont get disappointed. For all of the HMM line kits, this one will be your best bet in affordability and badd ass zoid kit. ;D
The good
New Weapons (Huge Beam Cannons,large Missile lunchers)
Cheap for its size and parts
The bad
Some flaws of the original HMM SL still included
Ratings
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D out of ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
HMM Line
From Wikipidea
Overview
The Shield Liger is a Lion type Zoid, created by the Helic Republic, and used during the various wars on Zi.
The Shield Liger's design was inspired by the Sabre Tiger, with the two designs sharing a number of components. While not created in direct competition to it, the Shield Liger proved to be a match for the Zenebas Zoid; the two had comparable arsenals and performance. While fast and agile in its day, the Shield Liger's performance has been exceeded by more modern Zoids. However, the Shield Liger remains a capable and versatile Zoid.
The Shield Liger's most distinctive feature is the Energy Shield built into its mane that gives it its name. The Shield Liger was the first Zoid to use an energy shield, at the time giving it an unparalleled advantage. The Shield covers the Liger's forwards half, protecting it from enemy weapons fire. In addition to a defensive measure, the Shield can also be utilised for high-speed ramming attacks.
The Zoid's principal weakness is its weak ranged weapons. To counter this shortcoming, the Republic developed the Shield Liger Mk II. This variant mounted a pair of heavy beam cannons on its back, greatly improving its firepower and performance. The extra weight of the cannons did reduce the Zoid’s overall speed, but this was seen as an acceptable trade-off.
A more advanced derivative of the Zoid is the Shield Liger Double Cannon Special - Jet, also known as the DCS-J. This version includes the beam cannons from the Mk II, but features greatly enhanced performance and improved defensive systems. The changes also renders the Zoid very difficult to control, with only the most experienced pilots able to use the Zoid.
High-End Master Model
In late 2006, a high-quality remodelled Shield Liger was released by TOMY and Kotobukiya as the first release of the High-end Master Model line.
A second limited edition of the HMM kit was recoloured in Desert Liger colours and a third was done in Shield Liger MK II style, complete with HMM versions of the CP-01 Dual Beam Cannons.
Images
Weapons
Assembly
Comparison shot
Random shots
All Views
Design
Another use of the boday of HMM SL, with MK2 style. ;D It was release last april 2008, the Shield Liger MK2 is the fifth HMM kit made by Kotobukiya. The color scheme was of the original SLMK2 but tends to show of more because of all the details parts. The design of the Beam cannon and the missiles pods at the back make this kit really stand out. Making the zoid more arm and ready for battle anytime. The bigger the badder is best to describe its weapons since it really is compare to the original CP01.From the original CP01, the part that will hold the missile was redesign as a large power unit with a new missile luncher. The power tube from the previous CP01 is now like a chain from a machine gun. From the manual, it was first design to hold the original missile of the first HMM01 but it looks arkward so maybe they give it a new look. The beam cannons has some green scope to add to the good looks. A new tail gun is also included.
Assembly
If you have start collecting/building HMM since, assembling the body is easy since from the HMM SL to the HMM BL, it has the same body and legs building instruction with a few exception. The side panel that holds the missiles before has included new parts that will hold the Dual Beam Cannon so be carefull on those parts. Assembling the cannon is not quite hard since the manual really helps and not that tricky/complex. The only complication is assembling this is when connecting the rubber cabling for the beam cannons that connects to the back. The back part is hard to put in place also since its large and the pegs for it is small.
Articulation & Features
The dual cannon is very poseable with three articulation point for each cannon. At first I thought this kit will not be stable and balance properly because of the 2 large cannons but it holds very firmly. The new missile luncher at the back has articulation too.
Overall Verdic
OVerall this kit is a very nice display as said by neil since it stand up against all the HMM next to a Blade liger. Need to try a HMM kit? Try this one and you wont get disappointed. For all of the HMM line kits, this one will be your best bet in affordability and badd ass zoid kit. ;D
The good
New Weapons (Huge Beam Cannons,large Missile lunchers)
Cheap for its size and parts
The bad
Some flaws of the original HMM SL still included
Ratings
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D out of ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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