Tairin Federation

[SnakeMittens]

Somehow that mech looks familiar...

Looks like a mech from Avatar:

Erm...

[Whiteagle]

Somehow that mech looks familiar...

Heh...

Erm...

I'M SORRY OK!!!
I've never been able to build a Mech frame that I was happy with before now, and when I saw yours I thought, "I really like that!"
So I decided to copy your pelvis design, as well as using Toa feet, and combine it with my usual arm build.
It has entirely different lower legs and I didn't mean to use the exact same windshield, it was just the only one LDD had that fit for a cockpit!

Looks like a mech from Avatar:

Actually, I thought I was building something similar to the Marauders from the third film, but apparently the footage I remembered must have been blurry:

Since these things look like something out of BattleTech.

Ironically, not only does SnakeMittens' PTUF Mech look more like an AMP Suit, it also shares more of a resemblance to the M8 Ape Marauder from the RPG and TV show:

[Whiteagle]

Alright, here's another update on the Mech:


Notice the Jump Boosters on the back and legs.




Close-ups on the Leg Boosters.
I'd a second opinion on them ASAP, as they stick out quite-a-ways from the back.
I haven't saved yet do to repositioning the legs to make the whole thing look balanced, which was a pain in the ass to do and I'd rather be able to just undo it.
EDIT:

Here is a side profile shot to show just how far the Leg Boosters stick out.


Open Cockpit.


And a PDW in case the Pilot has to fend for herself.

[Silverdream]

Very nice.

[Whiteagle]

Very nice.

But what about the Leg Boosters?
I'm begining to think using those clunky submarine scooters was a bad idea..

[Whiteagle]

Ok, here is a profile pic without the Leg Boosters:

What do you guys think, keep them or ax them and try something different?

[Robot Monkey]

How about some color on that mech? Maybe green?

[Whiteagle]

How about some color on that mech? Maybe green?

I can add color in the final draft, right now I'm on the fence about the Leg Boosters!
With and without:

[Silverdream]

With. If they ever start to bother you you can remove them and use them as rockets.

[IVhorseman]

I actually think both the leg boosters and the ass-winch are totally boneriffic. I really like the DESIGN of the boosters, but yeah, they stick out too much. Is there any way you can embed them further into the feet/legs? if so, try that. The ass-winch, however, is pretty badly placed. If you absolutely HAVE to have a winch, i'd put it on one of the shoulders for some asymmetry, but it also sticks out too much.

[Whiteagle]

I actually think both the leg boosters and the ass-winch are totally boneriffic. I really like the DESIGN of the boosters, but yeah, they stick out too much. Is there any way you can embed them further into the feet/legs? if so, try that. The ass-winch, however, is pretty badly placed. If you absolutely HAVE to have a winch, i'd put it on one of the shoulders for some asymmetry, but it also sticks out too much.

Eh, I've already axed the Sub-Scooter Boosters and replaced them with a curved slope and grill combination:


As for the ass-winch, it stays.
I'm sorry, but of the two bits of kibble I needed to add to the pelvis, the winch has far more character then the "loincloth" on the front.
Besides, it's sort of a running gag:


Anyways, here is the latest draft:



And here is a close up of the main gun, the Artemis Combination Assault Weapon:



A pair of twin-linked double heavy machine guns built around an Auto-cannon.
With a camera sight linked to the pilots HUD, this baby's ready to to take on anything from infantry to aircraft and armor.

[Legofighter]

Damn it, I have an essay I should be working on instead of doodling with Lego and creating these badass motherfrackers...

That's the way to go!
Badass, Ossum, Awesome and Motherfuckers (and Brikwars)
are way more important than a fuckin essay!

BRIKWARS!

[SnakeMittens]

Looks good! You've made it your own. I used to have a weapon for my mech, held entirely by friction, but I dismantled it... I need to make my mech a giant gun.

[IVhorseman]

Man, all I said is that I didn't think the ass-winch fit very well. You take criticism waaaay too hard.

[Whiteagle]

Man, all I said is that I didn't think the ass-winch fit very well. You take criticism waaaay too hard.

What can I say, I'm a perfectionist.

Speaking of, how should I stat these guys?
I gave nearly every Minifig in the Mobile Infantry a rifle and a knife, but under Brikwars rules rifles are a two handed weapon.
Should I put clips on there backs for the knives, or just say they are store on their vest in case of emergency?

I can probably fudge something up with "Sergeant Rock" and the cybernetic Heavy Machine Gunner since they are special units.

Still, would I be better off just giving the knives to the cannon fodder?