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Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
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Sun, 19 Jan 2003 23:33:15 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Jason Coronado writes:
> dang, this mecha just makes me want to delve into the "studless" look even
> more.
Yeah I like the studless look, but it does get annoying sometimes,
espeicially since using tiles makes your mecha all the more chunkier,
whether you want it or not.
too bad tiles are so expensive at bricklink. very nice form,
> especially how the v-shape of the torso really accents the bulkiness of the
> legs and armor. i also like how the weapons attach to the upper arms (i
> know it's not a new idea, but i like it nevertheless). nice use of the
> "sand beige" color, too.
Thanks Jason! I'm look forward to more mecha from you as well!
-Geordan-
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> In lugnet.build.mecha, Geordan Hankinson writes:
> > Hey all
> >
> > I present the successor to the Visage, the Visage II!
> >
> > Please pardon the almost 2 week delay between my promise of pictures, and
> > the follow through, I must admit though the model is much improved since two
> > weeks ago though.=^)
> >
> > The main feature of this model is the fully removable and almost studless
> > armor, which I must admit, was a PAIN to build. I'm never building with
> > removable armor again as it is such a pain to build. Especially since this
> > model is almost entirely studless.
> >
> > This must have been the longest time I’ve spent building a mecha, (four
> > months) it just wasn’t that much fun to build, but I really wanted to build
> > a studless removable armor mecha, so here it is. Whether it was worth the
> > wait or not I dunno.
> >
> > Please excuse the varying degrees of light in the pics, I’m still working
> > all that photography stuff out. =^P
> >
> > Anyways,
> >
> > MP-2 Visage II, The succesor to the aging Visage platform currently in use
> > by many countries, features:
> >
> > (1) Short Range Booster pack (with a ceiling of 60ft)
> > (1) 80mm Fully automatic assault rifle with 100 round ammo drum.
> > (2) 200mm Anti Material Energy Rifle with rechargable 300shot battery.
> >
> > Smoke decoys are housed within the vent on the chest.
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=31631
> >
> > Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV), this unarmed vehicle, capable of
> > transporting the Visage II Thousands of miles over land and water was
> > designed specifically to carry the Visage II mecha platform. Cheap to
> > produce, these unarmed transports can move their cargo at speeds of up to
> > 300 mph.
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=31632
> >
> > the original Visage can be seen here:
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=7503
> >
> > Aside from all the frustrations that went along with the building process I
> > gotta say I am pleased with the final result. =^)
> >
> > Let me know what you think!
> >
> > Later
> >
> > -Geordan-
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