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Cobrahistorian

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December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Matrix Models - Nebuchadnezzar, Osiris, etc

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, June 12, 2003 1:04 AM

Hey everyone,

Sci Fi is not my usual realm, so I figured I'd ask if anyone knew of any new kits of the ships from The Matrix? I'd love to get my hands on one, especially one of the "Osiris" featured in the Animatrix. Seems like a gunship version as opposed to the smaller, lighter "Nebuchadnezzar".

One cool feature of the Matrix website is a virtual model of the Neb. You actually have to pull parts off of sprues and rotate them to fit properly. Of course, there's no challenge of fitting, sanding, etc, but its a neat exercise.

Hopefully there will be a plastic kit coming out. Lookin forward to hearing from you all!

"1-6 is in hot"

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Cobrahistorian

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December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 10:41 PM

Ok, NO ONE knows anything about models of the Matrix hovercraft? I'd kinda assume that since they've got the virtual model of the Nebuchadnezzar on the Matrix website, someone's got one in the works... no one's heard any rumblings?

"1-6 is in hot"

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Lufbery

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December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 3:11 PM

Jon,

This sounds like a dumb question, but could you please post the link for the virtual model you're talking about?

Regards,

-Drew

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Gundamhead

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June 2003

Posted by Gundamhead on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 6:26 PM

As a frequenter of many sci-fi model sites, I haven't heard anything yet.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 10:24 PM

Here's a link to the virtual model from the Matrix:

http://whatisthematrix.warnerbros.com/rl_cmp/model_builder2.html

Be forwarned, it's a 50 Meg download.

Personally, I think I'ld rather see a kit of the Osiris or Sentinels from the Animatrix.

-- Regards,

GooberGuru

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Lufbery

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December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Thursday, July 10, 2003 9:05 AM

Hey, that's pretty cool! I'll bet they release the model in a "non-virtual" form. :D

Regards,

-Drew

-Drew

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:57 PM

I hate to say it brother, but I've been waiting for one to come out since the first movie. Killer link though!
I think we will all have to be patient and wait for a company that has enough engineers that are fans(and willing to get the license!!), before one comes out. Kinda like the Star Wars kits that FineMolds came out with.

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Lufbery

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December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:15 PM

I've been playing with the virtual model now for a while and I'm in awe. It is simply really neat. You'd think that since they have the computer models, they'd be able to plug it into a CAD program, makes the molds, and release the kit.

Regards,

-Drew

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Cobrahistorian

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December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Monday, July 21, 2003 7:13 AM

Drew,

It certainly would be cool! I'm hoping that since they came up with the virtual model, they'll cave in and do a real one too. Probably using the virtual one for market research! We can only hope!

"1-6 is in hot"

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Umi_Ryuzuki

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April 2003
From: PDX, OR

Posted by Umi_Ryuzuki on Thursday, July 24, 2003 12:06 PM

Need I say more? Big Smile [:D]

Nyow / =^o^= Other Models and Miniatures http://mysite.verizon.net/res1tf1s/

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Bones-coa

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April 2003
From: Savannah, GA USA

Posted by Bones-coa on Thursday, July 31, 2003 9:23 PM

The link for that model has gone down. Anyone else get it to work?

Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)

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Bones-coa

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April 2003
From: Savannah, GA USA

Posted by Bones-coa on Friday, August 1, 2003 7:24 PM

Anyone who has this 3d model: can I somehow get it from you? The link is down and I'm unable to download it. Thanks.
Dana

Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)

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Cobrahistorian

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December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Sunday, August 3, 2003 4:49 AM

man, I miss my Legos..

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 9, 2003 1:53 AM

"Anyone who has this 3d model: can I somehow get it from you? The link is down and I'm unable to download it. "

If you still need it let me know. ~36MB

Quikp51@3dup.com

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Saturday, August 9, 2003 4:48 AM

I checked out that 3D model, but I could see my computer cringing in fear at the attempt to download it. I have what may be called an "older machine," and I'm sure it would explode.

That thing sure looks good, though!

~Brian