Macross/Robotech Destroids, and other mecha
- Thread starter ThunderChild
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Like the current run of Battletech models... I don't think that it's practical for a jointed ankle. The images you see above are exaggerated point of view to give the pose.
I'm working on the Scorpion and getting joints to work and last is not an easy task.
Nice work so far TC.
I'm working on the Scorpion and getting joints to work and last is not an easy task.
Nice work so far TC.
Hiya!
Thanks for the boost you guys!
This is just a static pose model and its small. The leg as you see it here is 6cm tall. I decided to do it this way first (Like I did with the SDF-1) because like StevO said, having articulation, stability and durability is a mammoth task!
One of the reason's this build is taking so long is because I'm busy with, among other models, a larger pose-able version of the defender. I'm still struggling with the hip joints in particular, I can only seem to get rotation on two of the three axes while keeping the structure strong enough. But have no fear, I won't stop till I succeed! If anyone has tips or suggestions, pretty please pass them my way!
Paragon, Can't wait to see pics of Mom's Kitchen! Quoting Bron:"I'd love to have one of my very own!"
Thanks for the boost you guys!
This is just a static pose model and its small. The leg as you see it here is 6cm tall. I decided to do it this way first (Like I did with the SDF-1) because like StevO said, having articulation, stability and durability is a mammoth task!
One of the reason's this build is taking so long is because I'm busy with, among other models, a larger pose-able version of the defender. I'm still struggling with the hip joints in particular, I can only seem to get rotation on two of the three axes while keeping the structure strong enough. But have no fear, I won't stop till I succeed! If anyone has tips or suggestions, pretty please pass them my way!
Paragon, Can't wait to see pics of Mom's Kitchen! Quoting Bron:"I'd love to have one of my very own!"
I finished the prototype today and put it together, this is the result (sorry for the messy build):
I expect to release several colored versions on my website tomorrow or the day after.
Like I said before, they're not incredibly detailed models.
I expect to release several colored versions on my website tomorrow or the day after.
Like I said before, they're not incredibly detailed models.
Wow Paragon! That looks Schweet! 
Will you be doing other requests?
Like the comanchero or the ES-11D Cat's Eye...? (wink-wink)
Will you be doing other requests?
Like the comanchero or the ES-11D Cat's Eye...? (wink-wink)
The Cat's Eye is definitely up there, and the Comanchero is pretty likely. The Ghost...maybe, maybe not. I'm not sure how well that vehicle lends itself to my designing style...
Yay!!! Cat's eye!!!
I've also been toying with the idea of making a Robotech thinking cap. With all the models on my design list and my slow progress on them, I'm sure someone will get it done before I ever get round to it though... (said with hope)
I've also been toying with the idea of making a Robotech thinking cap. With all the models on my design list and my slow progress on them, I'm sure someone will get it done before I ever get round to it though... (said with hope)
Defender
Hi Thunder,
You are making a Superb job of your Defender, I can't wait till It's available!
I just love the Macross, and Robotech robots.
Janx, would love your model of the Spartan Destroid. (I've got one but in the unmentionable material)
Paragon, your Mother's Kitchen is Beautiful too, Thank You!
PLEASE lets have a Macross section in downloads, I just love Robots!!
Sincerely
Tom
Hi Thunder,
You are making a Superb job of your Defender, I can't wait till It's available!
I just love the Macross, and Robotech robots.
Janx, would love your model of the Spartan Destroid. (I've got one but in the unmentionable material)
Paragon, your Mother's Kitchen is Beautiful too, Thank You!
PLEASE lets have a Macross section in downloads, I just love Robots!!
Sincerely
Tom
I never heard of this before, but I managed to find some info on the Cheyenne Destroid:
CHEYENNE ANTI-AIR INTERCEPTION ROBOT
CHEYENNE ANTI-AIR INTERCEPTION ROBOT
I watched Macross Zero a bit ao...I must have missed it. Anyway, once all the other Destroids are done, that one might be interesting to make.
Aww nuts...
I didn't even know about the CHEYENNE!
Well.
Only one thing I can do.
RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH! Cuz that one is going into the collection!
It does seem a tad more difficult than the old destroids (not surprising considering the age of the old ones) but I'm always up for a challenge!
There I go getting ahead of myself again... First models first!
<Slap-slap-slap>
(hitting my hand with a ruler)
I didn't even know about the CHEYENNE!
Well.
Only one thing I can do.
RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH! Cuz that one is going into the collection!
It does seem a tad more difficult than the old destroids (not surprising considering the age of the old ones) but I'm always up for a challenge!
There I go getting ahead of myself again... First models first!
<Slap-slap-slap>
(hitting my hand with a ruler)
