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Re: MSM-01
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Thu, 16 Sep 2004 21:27:28 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Fradel D. Gonzales wrote:
> Hi guys. This is the other mecha I've been working on. The MSM-01, missile
> support mecha was developed to add a longer range, hardhitting punch for other
> mecha in combat such as UPMs. The dual missile pods are each capable of firing
> laser guided barrages of up to 4 missiles. A second round is then reloaded
> giving a total complement of 16 missiles. What appears to be a head-like
> structure is actually an advanced radar and fire control system. The ordnance
> can be mixed for non-combat roles such as fire suspression and crowd control.
> Due to the missile payload size, a of pair machine guns were added for
> self-defense. These units were meant to operate in conjunction with other mecha
> in teams to offset its inherent tactical weaknesses.
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> Well enough techno-backstory. And yeah, this one had some Macross/Robotech
> enfluences. I've thrown in some pics of the MSM alongside a UPM for size
> comparison and niftyness.
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=98512
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> Cheers
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> Fradel
Well done, F-Dog. I especially like the fact that you have a cockpit and very
poseable, usable legs in such a compact design. This one wasn't at the last
meeting - bring it next month, so I can break yet another one of your creations
in my hands while I'm playing with it.
Seriously, it looks nice - though, I would scrap the flip-covers on the
top/front of the missle lanchers. Detracts from the "flow" of the round
launchers, or whatever nonsense asthetic word one would use there.
-nk
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| (...) Hey N-Dog. Thanks for the werdz. I didnt have this made at the time of the meetings. I have a sister model of this one now too. Its a blue variant also Robotech influenced. I kinda like the covers though. It keeps it Robotechish. If I could (...) (20 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| Hi guys. This is the other mecha I've been working on. The MSM-01, missile support mecha was developed to add a longer range, hardhitting punch for other mecha in combat such as UPMs. The dual missile pods are each capable of firing laser guided (...) (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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