SpacerSteve Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) :Exploration Log - Spacer Steve has spent the last couple weeks mapping Terrial Major and scanning the space near the galactic center. Using his R.A.T. (Recon and Transmission) track, he set off to explore. - Along the way he encountered a race of creature that resembled the zoids in Kawashita space. The main difference from the Zoids is they have evolved a thick coat of hair - Spacer Steve had just managed to make a treaty with Terrialians by trading his lava lamp (filled with Torrestrian lava) for their help mining water. - Just then he heard a buzzer beep. His computer signaled that there was an incoming ship. Looks like a small Octan transport! It looks like it is headed for Aeristus. Spacer Steve followed the ship's signal until it hit the surface. - He kept his scanner pointed to Aeristus for a couple hours just in case he couple hear any chatter from any faction ships in the area as to what just happened. - Suddenly a garbled call came through on the MANTIS secure line. :::Open channel::Freq.786DF::<unencrypted>::Message[begin]Req..st for im......ate extraction from unknown location, please confirm coordinates with positive ID__Agent: Star...iker, S.__Enemy un.... near..., discovery imminent,extraction urgent[end]Close channel:: Spacer Steve - That kind of sounded like Starstriker! He hasn't been heard from in several weeks after disappearing in Octan space. We all assumed he was dead when he ran out of vacation time. :::Open channel::Freq.786DF::<unencrypted>::Message[begin]Scorpio! Long time no see. Got your location, I'm headed there once I teach these Kawas a little lesson. Don't get yourself caught again, okay? -SpacerSteve[end]Close channel::: Spacer Steve - Chogg send a drop ship down to pick me up. It looks like we have to plan a rescue mission. Chogg- Chogg will be right there. Send Chogg your coordinates. More shots of the build: - - - - Comments and criticism welcome. I realize that the base plate turned out a little to small for the R.A.T. Track :) Edited July 20, 2015 by SpacerSteve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhawk STX Posted July 20, 2015 The R.A.T. looks great! Nice and compact... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legocity2713 Posted July 20, 2015 The R.A.T. looks great! Nice and compact... Its true. The lime green color scheme also adds a lot to the overall build. Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccoyed Posted July 20, 2015 Great vehicle and I love those aliens too. Hilarious bugs with fur coats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmails Posted July 20, 2015 That radar vehicle is so cool! I love how the dish hides away when moving, great work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sal Posted July 20, 2015 The truck is awesome! Looks very industrial and well suited to the terrain, and the foldaway dish is perfect! Great job on the cave and snow too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aliencat Posted July 20, 2015 Cool truck and nice cave! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted July 20, 2015 Sweet truck! Excellent landscape too, I really like the rockwork Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted July 20, 2015 Great work on the RAT! The shape is really good! Nice snowscape too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodan Black Posted July 20, 2015 I like the cave, but the RAT steals the show. Looks perfectly suited for exploring with all the various parts on the outside to make maintenance/repair easier. I like that the back "trunk" opens too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted July 20, 2015 Neat landscape and very nice R.A.T., SpacerSteve, I really like its shaping and tracks. and the container in the back is very cool as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goatman461 Posted July 20, 2015 great shaping of both the vehicle and cave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NuckElBerg Posted July 20, 2015 Nice build! I like the shaping of the cave entrance, and the R.A.T. is neat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robuko Posted July 21, 2015 Lovely vehicle. The nets, snow shoes and tracks on the side are really nice touches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted July 21, 2015 The vehicle is a great piece of work and you've got some great shaping with both the cave and the snow. I really like this, in fact, the only thing I'd change would be to get some snow shoes in a non-white color. They aren't really working for M.A.N.T.I.S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pombe Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) The cave and snow, and the R.A.T. track are all incredible. Absolutely brilliant angles for the R.A.T. track! Edited July 21, 2015 by pombe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David FNJ Posted July 22, 2015 That R.A.T. is fantastic! Excellent design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andromedas Gates Posted July 22, 2015 The judges awarded you 4 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpacerSteve Posted July 22, 2015 The vehicle is a great piece of work and you've got some great shaping with both the cave and the snow. I really like this, in fact, the only thing I'd change would be to get some snow shoes in a non-white color. They aren't really working for M.A.N.T.I.S. I agree. I had some grey ones I could have use too. Thanks for all the comments I liked how the RAT turned out. I want to do more snot rocks and get better at it. I liked the cave but it just didn't look quite right to me Thanks for the scores judges! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew JN Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) Nice landscaping! I really like the vehicle! Edited July 22, 2015 by Andrew JN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted July 22, 2015 Nice RAT! The landscape and cave are great too. I think the very top of the cave is where it is lacking, perhaps a bit too flat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
