Takuetsu Starships is a manufacturer of starship models. Takuetsu models are the most common type of subscriber flair,[1] though they are also included with concept sale ships.[2] The 10 inch Constellation Phoenix physical model was manufactured by a real-world company which used the Takuetsu Starships brand.[3]
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Takuetsu Starships
Founded in 2894, Takuetsu Starships is a leading die-cast model spaceship manufacturer based in Fujin City, Centauri. They hold the reproduction licenses from spaceship manufacturers and engineering companies such as RSI and Anvil Aerospace. Takuetsu are well known amongst collectors to make superior, highly detailed models. They produce perfect replicas of personal, commercial, military and even alien spaceships in various scales.
The Model
Die-cast metal, ultra-realistic replicas of spaceships throughout history, Takuetsu Starships are known for acquiring ships and taking them apart to get the most accurate measurements of a ship components in order to create perfect duplications. Each series, and thus each model, is of limited edition. Some lines go as low as 500 models produced. Takuetsu takes pride that no series will ever be duplicated without at least some changes. The models’ prices vary in the galaxy based on each system’s demand.
Even though starships are the most prized component of a collection, Takuetsu Starships designs and manufactures spacecraft components and weapons as well as space stations.
The Collection
Each model is part of a clearly identified collection with a dedicated enclosure that features a space and a plaque for each model within this collection.
The Collector Shelves
The shelf’s design is classy, prestigious, appropriate for professional offices, meeting rooms or museums. The shelf is branded with the collection logo and name (MISC collection) and the Takuetsu Starships logo and name (think citadel miniatures). The shelf is made of glass and the ships within are held in place with inconspicuous brackets attached underneath each ship.
Missing ship models have their free space on the shelf. Plaques with the name of each available ships are shown. While ships are missing, the lighting on that spot is at a minimum.
The Boxes
Models come in boxes, usually in pack of one, even though exceptions exists. The boxes are very simple; made of plain cardboard and are wrapped in two layers of paper, one of brown paper, the other glossy and printed on. Normal boxes, which are the most common, are branded with the collection name, ship name, manufacturer logo and Takuetsu Starships name and logo."[1]
Takuetsu Models[]
Takuetsu Models[]
| Model | Description | |
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Takuetsu Avenger model | First available as Subscriber Flair in June 2015.[4] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Gold Avenger model | First available as a referral award. The Golden Edition of the Takuetsu Heritage Collection includes five 18k gold plated models. |
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Takuetsu Gladius model | First available as Subscriber Flair in February 2015.[5] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Redeemer model | |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Sabre model | First available as part of the concept sale in October 2015.[6] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Vanguard model | First available as part of the concept sale in March 2015.[7] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Carrack model | First available as part of the concept sale in November 2014.[8] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Gold Hornet F7C model | First available as a referral award. The Golden Edition of the Takuetsu Heritage Collection includes five 18k gold plated models. |
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Takuetsu Khartu-Al model | First apparently available as part of the 23 million stretch goal in October 2013.[9] That was later clarified by BHVR as a larger 'prestige' model of the Khartu separate from the second normal-sized model of the export variant (Khartu-al) which was released as Subscriber Flair in April 2015.[10][11][12] |
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Takuetsu Prestige Khartu model | First available as part of the 23 million stretch goal in October 2013.[9] As part of the 'Prestige Series' the Khartu model is bigger (1:23 scale instead of 1:32) than the Khartu-al model, has a stand-alone case and comes in black packaging. |
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Takuetsu Mustang Alpha model | First available as a gift to backers in December 2014.[13] |
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Takuetsu Mustang Beta model | First available as Subscriber Flair in February 2016. |
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Takuetsu Mustang Delta model | First available as Subscriber Flair in December 2014.[13] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Genesis model | First available as part of the concept sale in June 2015.[14] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Herald model | First available as part of the concept sale in November 2014.[15] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu P-72 Archimedes model | |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Endeavor model | First available as part of the concept sale in September 2015. |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Gold Freelancer model | First available as a referral award. The Golden Edition of the Takuetsu Heritage Collection includes five 18k gold plated models. |
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Takuetsu Freelancer MIS model | First available as Subscriber Flair in June 2014.[1] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Hull A model | First available as part of the concept sale in April 2015.[16] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Hull B model | First available as part of the concept sale in April 2015.[16] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Hull C model | First available as part of the concept sale in April 2015.[16] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Hull D model | First available as part of the concept sale in April 2015.[16] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Hull E model | First available as part of the concept sale in April 2015.[16] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Reliant Model | First available as part of the concept sale in May 2015.[17] |
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Takuetsu Starfarer model | First available as Subscriber Flair in August 2015.[18] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu 350R Model | First available as Subscriber Flair in October 2015.[19] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu 890 Jump model | First available as part of the concept sale in October 2014? |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu M50 Model | First available as Subscriber Flair in October 2014.[20] |
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Takuetsu Aurora LN model | First available as Subscriber Flair in December 2015.[21] |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Gold Aurora LN model | First available as a referral award. The Golden Edition of the Takuetsu Heritage Collection includes five 18k gold plated models. |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Gold Constellation model | First available as a referral award. The Golden Edition of the Takuetsu Heritage Collection includes five 18k gold plated models. |
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Takuetsu Constellation model | |
| [[File:|200px|link=]] | Takuetsu Orion model | First available as part of the concept sale in February 2015.[22] |
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 robertsspaceindustries.com "Subscriber Flair: Freelancer Model". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Future Concept Sale Plans". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Constellation Model Sale". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "June (2015) Subscriber Flair!". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "February (2015) Subscriber Flair!". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Aegis Sabre and Military Ship Sale". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Relentless Predator: The Aegis Vanguard". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Into the Unknown: A Carrack & Her Crew". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 robertsspaceindustries.com "Letter from the Chairman: $23 Million!". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "April (2015) Subscriber Flair!". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Monthly Report April". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Xi'An Scout Available!". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 robertsspaceindustries.com "December Subscriber Flair and Holiday Gifts". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Introducing the Genesis starliner". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "UEE Intercepted Signal: The Drake Herald Threat". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 robertsspaceindustries.com "A Hull for Every Job: The MISC Hull Series". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "MISC Reliant Now Available!". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "August (2015) Subscriber Flair". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "October (2015) Subscriber Flair". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Subscriber Flair: M50 Model". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "December Subscriber Flair!". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Rugged Colossus: Orion Mining Platform". Retrieved July 16, 2021.