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Subject:	Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
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Date:	Fri, 17 Jan 2003 23:56:20 GMT
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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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		Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
(...) Hey, it looks well worth the wait. (...) I tried removable armor once, just once, before deciding it was not for me. I tend to think that it is one of the cooler 'look-at' styles, but man, it is a real pain to get it that way. (...) Wow, four (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
(...) It can be tempting to add all sorts of frills and fringe to a design, and I think your design stands out because you didn't. Makes it look more realistic IMHO. I hope you take this as a compliment: something about the shapes you used and the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
Man... It was just getting boring in build.mecha, and BAM! Here you come to save the day, Geordo... ;-) About the mecha: The studlessness (my new word), the removable armour, the weapons, the articulation... WOW WOW WOW WOW! I love this mecha! The (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
dang, this mecha just makes me want to delve into the "studless" look even more. 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 (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
Nice. I think the features were well worth the two-month wait. The color scheme is very nice, all the right ones in the right places. Take care Soren (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
In lugnet.build.mecha, Geordan Hankinson writes: <snip> (...) floor me. My faves about this one: Those big damn tan weapons, and the use of minifig legs for knee joints. Great uniqueness. I wonder - how sturdy are they? I really need to get myself (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
Hey there G! I actually saw this before you posted it (I think it was friday...) That's a great mecha! The arms came out pretty well. How mobile are they? And I especially like what you did to the chest. The little panels make it look great! That (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
(...) Excellent work, m'man! I love that incredibly smooth look, and the colour scheme is subtle and effective. Even the head is almost devoid of studs, an incredible accomplishment on something that size. (...) I'm sorry to hear this-- you're the (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: Two new creations, MP-2 Visage II and the Long Range Mecha Transport Vehicle (LRMTV)
G-Miest! I'm always in awe of how you make those Frame's and then layer the Armour all around! I enjoy seeing how you make Mecha. You have really got the removeable Armour technique down. The feet are interesting, as is the head. One other thing I (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: MP-2 Visage II and the LRMTV
Geordan! Awww man! The armor! The frame! Great work. I must say the use of the minifig legs as joints is very 'ol skool'! That is a great idea. I am partial to studless designs and this takes the cake! How many showing studs, 8 maybe? Pure (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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