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Re: Attention Mech Shoppers
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Thu, 13 Feb 2003 00:16:35 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann writes:
> Snow Daddy's been at it again. Time to show the new stuff and reveal the
> smaller stuff that's been sitting on the shelf:
You know Mark, as much as 'mechs' often make me cringe, in addition to
bringing up negative preconceptions in my mind, I simply cannot stop
checking out and staring at your exceptional work. ;-)
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> First the new, Bulldog: (teaser)
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/ravenswolfmk/bulldog/p2110002.jpg
> after moderation:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33869
Wow! This is not only one of the most streamlined, evenly 'balanced', and
generally 'kewl' mechs I've ever seen, but perhaps one of the nicest MOCs as
well.
The legs, with exposed gearing and dark red strips are just perfect for this
mecha. The wheels on the feet make me immediately think of VOTOMS, and thus
of mecha. Simple touch, but adds psuedo-realism to this model.
The upper body is flawless too. Here's where the evenly 'balanced' issue
comes into play. This mech, unlike most of your previous ones, has just the
'right' amount of weaponry on it. The weapons systems you chose were wise,
and make plenty of sense too. You placed the missiles in large launcher
boxes, and the cannons on swiveling 'arms', where they would clearly do the
most damage from. The dk. grey 4x4 cylinders are great connectors between
the body and the 'arms', too.
The cockpit area is great as well. The rollbar (even though it probably
doesn't serve as that), is again, a realistic touch that adds a lot to
overall 'look' of the mech. I also like how you are reducing, or should I
say 'focusing', the number of colours on your models.
Constructive Criticism: The regular red cylinders up front, even though they
are meant to be 'teeth', look more FLIR/optical sensors. If you replaced
them with perhaps white and clear cylinder bricks and plates, it would make
your this mech that much cooler, IMO.
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> Second, is Bot an adaptation of one of Jamie's creations: (tease)
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/ravenswolfmk/bot/p2110016.jpg
> After mod:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33870
> The origional I copied,
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=17091
> The main differerence is that I got mine to articulate a bit more. Bot can
> walk.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/ravenswolfmk/bot/p2110017.jpg
Another very militaristic mech. The legs are well built, as are the weapons.
Constructive Criticism: The sensors underneath the smoke canopy would look
better if they were perhaps white. You could probably also squeeze one
'greebly' element in there as well. Maybe even a white preprinted computer tile?
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> Enjoy Gang!
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> Mark Neumann
> Snow Daddy
Great work Mark, keep it up!
Mladen Pejic, over and out!
http://www3.sympatico.ca/mladenpejic/
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| (...) Thanks, that's what I'm here for, to entertain and scare... <bulldog> (...) Really? I honestly thought it looked a tad funny lacking any kind of waist, and, well, it's got no engine built in so it's kind of a leap for me... (...) See, the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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