Learn about:
SF3D 1982-1986
MaK 1998-Present
Mercenary Forces
Strahl Forces (SDR)
Unknown/Unaffiliated
Blech Mann
Robot Battle V
I. H. Y. S. Club
All designs listed alphabetically:
Achilles B
AFS Archelon
AFS MkI
AFS MkII
AFS MkII Type E
AFS Trident
Augenstern
B-4500
Bananaboat
Bull Hound
Calliope
Camel
Camelboat
Cerberus
Centaur
Chaika
Dollhouse
Dollhouse AA
Dora
Eggeater
Elefanten
F-Boot
Falcon & Rat
Falke
Falke II
Ferkel
Fireball
Fireball SG
Firefly
Fledermaus
Fliege
Friedrich
Fuchs
Gans
Gans (Land Gans)
Gladiator
Gladiator MkII
Goblin
Grasshopper
Green Buffalo
Greif
Großerhund
Gucker
Gustav
Gustav G-4
Heinrich
Hornisse
Hornisse PK43
Hummel
Hyper AFS
Intersepter
Jerry
Käfer
Kanguruh
Kauz
Ketzer
KH-503
Königs-Kröte
Konrad
KrachenVogel
Kröte
Kröte Ausf PaK
Küster
Launcelot
Lunadiver Stingray
MaK Girl (Raptor)
Makel
Melusine
MK 41
MK 41 Space Type
MK 42
MK 44
MK 44 Space Type
MK 52 G
Moby Dick
Morgenstern
Neptune
Neuspinne
Neuspotter Anton
Neuspotter Bruno
Neuwasser
New Fireball
Nutrocker
Nutrocker II
One of Pluto
Oskar
Polar Bear
PK240
PKA Ausf HO
PKA Ausf G-6/U4
PKA Space Prototype
Proto-Powered Suit
Prowler
PzKfz 182
Raccoon
Raptor
Ravin
Reynard
SAFS MkI
SAFS MkI A-5/N
SAFS MkI A-5/R2
SAFS MkI A-9
SAFS MkI A-9/N
SAFS MkII
SAFS MkII Trident
SAFS MkIII
SAFS MkIII A-8/R-7
SAFS MkIII A-8/R-8
SAFS Prototype
Salamander
Salvage Freighter
Sand Stalker Sdh222 F
Sand Stalker Sdh232 M
Schallgewehrtraktor
Schenkel
Scout Flier
Sea Pig
Seduce
Skinhead
Snake Eye
Sph69 Hovertruck
Sph69-P Troop Carrier
Sphinx
Sternail
Sturm Käfer
Super Jerry
Super Prowler
Tornado
Undine
Unidentified
Walrus
Wespe
Y-15
Zerstover (Lunar Rover)
©2005 Kow Yokoyama
Kow Yokoyama, circa 1999.
The original SF3D Data File package.
A rare diskette - I have no idea what this is - lol!
SF3D Portfolio?
Another shot of the portfolio from a seperate source.
A rare product pamphlet.
An AFS group portrait.
Ma.K. Bearbrick designed by Kow Yokoyama, released in 2003.
The Bearbrick has Kow's signature on the back.
The MaK DVD from the February 2004 Wonderfestival is shown above.
Maschinen Krieger (formerly SF3D)
Visual Resource Guide, History, and Kit Availability Guide
It is my hope that this site will serve as a good overview of all the Ma.K. hardware out there. Where possible, a photograph of a built model or sketch by Kow Yokoyama will illustrate the design. Sometimes there is very little information out there, so if you have something not seen on these pages, please email me so that I may include it.
I have attempted to give information directed to the kit builder in regards to the availability of each design. If a kit is (or has been) available, I will list the last known company to produce it. Quite a number of these designs are "one-offs" meaning that they have never been reproduced, only existing as a scratch-built piece.
A word of caution: In the last few years since MaK has resurfaced, a great many number of kits have been recast and sold on eBay or through online shops. These are usually recasts of very rare garage-made kits (limited to 30 or so) which are sold at a one-day-only Japanese event called "WonderFestival". Many people have purchased these recasts (including myself) as it is the only way for the majority of people to add the design to their model collection. The Japanese fan base, which has close ties to Mr. Yokoyama, disapprove and strongly discourage people from buying these recasts. I have honored these wishes and do not actively buy the recasts any longer. (To be fair, no one knew anyone was upset, as we do not speak the same language).
I actively encourage every Maschinen Krieger fan to let the Japanese know of our desire to have these exceptional kits made available - for us to have a chance to purchase! I would not bat an eye at paying double what the bootleggers charge, if it means getting 1st generation material and knowing Kow is getting paid.
Links
Kow Yokoyama
Kow's homepage!
Niebelungenwerke
Shane's site which introduced me to Maschinen Krieger.
Krueger's Krieger
Bryan's amazing MaK model site - mandatory reading.
Trooper PX
David's wonderful overview of the hobby.
Maschinen Krieger Info
An excellent site by Rob Brunskill that will give you a lot of "historical" and game information not easily found in English.