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I applied a modified version of Rayskull's design to PoS using the parts I had on hand. It looks pretty good, actually. There's just one problem: the Protector's reach isn't much further than its own chest.

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Just modded my Protector of Water. The first attempt wasn't very successful, but the second attempt looks very nice. The backpack juts out a bit (and could probably be fixed to look better and be functional with a thin technic liftarm). But other than that, I didn't change much other than colors/bones. I did make the weapon a bit wider than the original so it's easier to hold.

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(2nd Attempt)

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I found an alternate design which uses Glatorian necks :

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Would there not be a collision between the upper two ball joints of the XT4 torso and the shoulder assembly? It looks as though it would not fit flush against the body.

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Nope. I used it to fix some stability issues with my MOD of PoS, and it fits perfectly. The shoulder assembly only touches the bit with the semi-axles and the pin holes.

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Nope. I used it to fix some stability issues with my MOD of PoS, and it fits perfectly. The shoulder assembly only touches the bit with the semi-axles and the pin holes.

No, TKA is right, I just checked and there's a little gap (but almost unnoticeable, that's why I never saw it before haha) between the shoulder assembly and the torso because these parts touch the balljoints.

Here's a more "legal" solution :

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I literally just made this a few hours ago because I didn't have the connector piece used in the first one xD This one indeed is a bit simpler than the previous version. :P

-Iben

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How about a Toa with a protector torso?

Here's my build, just a concept for now, but I like where this could go.

Fits the chima ulltrabuild torso perfectly...with other masks though.

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I'm more or less looking for a better complementary color, I don't think Red compliments bright orange, maybe black.... not sure.

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I got it March 1st with a purchase at the Lego Store. I think Lego is missing an opportunity here, I would buy several masks separately if offered in different trans colors.

The build is new for me though, what do think?

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Thanks, he's super fun to tinker with because the gearbox function is completely unhindered.

I have another slight modification for the original mod coming tonight. It restores neck poseability while remaining super secure.

Off to work.

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Alright I finished taking pictures of this mod.

This may be unnecessary additional complexity, but I like my builds to be durable above all else, so if you're in my camp, I think you'll appreciate this.

Basically I moved the horizontal shoulder stabilizing lift arms back a bit from the neck to allow for full neck poseability (only possible due to newish single socket bushing piece (black).

I'll start this with a shot of my POI's back:

You might notice the difference right away but if not, I have more pictures.

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Off with the arms and head-

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Shoulders removed-

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Those missing shoulders:

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This guy is using the same build-

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Sharing this pic for no reason-

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Alright I finished taking pictures of this mod.

This may be unnecessary additional complexity, but I like my builds to be durable above all else, so if you're in my camp, I think you'll appreciate this.

Basically I moved the horizontal shoulder stabilizing lift arms back a bit from the neck to allow for full neck poseability (only possible due to newish single socket bushing piece (black).

I'll start this with a shot of my POI's back:

You might notice the difference right away but if not, I have more pictures.

*snip*

Off with the arms and head-

*snip*

Shoulders removed-

*snip*

Those missing shoulders:

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This guy is using the same build-

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Sharing this pic for no reason-

*snip*

Holy mother of Ekimu.

That Protector of Jungle is GLORIOUS. I need to do that to mine...

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Nice mods and MOC's as always Rayskull!

I decided to make a Protector "leader" using your original torso build, and it turned out really well so I thought I'd share it and add it to this topic. The build actully works really well for mounting Furno XL's cape onto them I found :classic:

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The Stone Protector Leader by TheOneVeyronian, on Flickr

That looks fantastic! I really like the cape and the staff. Nice shoulder armor!

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