Desert Ranger

[DARKspawn]

Hi there guys :-)

This is my first "man-walker" syle mecha. I wanted to make it look as unique as possible but I think it ended up very Exoforce styled in the end. The only actual Exoforce element is the windshield.

Pic is BS link

Comments appreciated :-)

[xenologer]

Thats pretty neat.

Though, I think you're posing possibilities would be greatly increased if it had a working ankle joint.

This would let the foot pivot and give support in other positions than just standing up straight.

And the way the control panels are attached bothers me; not something I do myself because of the controversial 'stressing the elements' problems with using those kinds of connections.

Great color and design though. The gun arms are really nice looking.

[Mister Phes]

For little old me who knows very little about Mecha this looks awesome! It reminds of the robots I used to watch every Saturday morning on Robotech back in the early 80's. Of course in reality it looks nothing like them but 25 years is long enough to distort a memory. X-D

[Lord Admiral Helden Ravensdorn]

Ah - MY kind of Mecha :) Well done!

[Asuka]

Very nice, with a cool shoulder and back design and a great weaponry. *y*

The whole scenery is very original and in no way too close to ExoForce.

Good work!

[zero1312]

Very well done. *y* I especially like the completely enclosed cockpit. Can it be opened to fit a Minifig? ;-)

[DARKspawn]

Thanks heaps for the comments guys.

I think you're posing possibilities would be greatly increased if it had a working ankle joint

I agree, that & gripping hands are next an my agenda to takle with mecha.

It reminds of the robots I used to watch every Saturday morning on Robotech back in the early 80's

Funny you should say that Mr Phes, it reminds me alot of the Radar X Destroid from Robotech. (I bet you watched Boris's Breakfast Club ;-))

Can it be opened to fit a Minifig?

The cockpit can accomadate a fig. I always seem to start building my Mecha around a fig, it's certainly something you don't want to build last ;-) Check out the Brickshelf folder for detailed cockpit shots :-)

Thanks again all!

[Zaktan of the Shadows]

Cool! Looks really good and futuristic. I really liek the colors. KUTGW!

-ZotS

[iamded]

That is indeed a great mech. Lovely arsenal and great design. Very nice.