Glassjaw Posted April 2, 2018 So, I've always been a fan of warhammer 40k, specifically the Tau. Their battlesuit designs just do it for me. Since getting back into Lego I've been itching to start building anything from this universe. This is my first complete attempt, having gone through half a dozen different designs, each one getting progressively smaller until I've settled on the right scale whilst keeping the correct shape. I present an XV8 Crisis Battlesuit. This particular one is a Commander with an in universe 'irridium' upgrade, twin fusion blasters, shield generator and drone controller. https://imgur.com/H24sH6u https://imgur.com/JoKbSK4 https://imgur.com/Dm2dqqj https://imgur.com/I7Z3NuB https://imgur.com/0E5mm4E Images for reference This is about as small as I can get it with the pieces I have and keeping the overall shape and movement. I'd originally tried to get it with a pilot and opening chest plate as it is in canon, but it ended up being much bigger, and one of my first attempts came out the size of an in universe 'ghostkheel', a battlesuit much bigger than this one, so I've settled for imagination. It's made largely from Reys' Speeder and the creator 3 in 1 Mythical Creatures sets, plus odd other assorted pieces. I'd like to try and get some more detailing onto it, especially the rear of the legs and maybe the torso, see if I can find some printed tiles or something. I might also try and make more realistic weapons for it, I know the ones attached are stylized. I'm either going to try and build some accompanying drones, or another suit, or something from another faction entirely! Comments, criticism, advice and other W40k mocs and ideas very much welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Stad Posted April 4, 2018 Your version is a fair amount bulkier than the source material, but I like the overall form and style of it. I think the lower legs could use a bit more length and could be built out more to give it more of a look of mobility and stability. Props to you for integrating the stud-shooters in there, I can't ever bring myself to use them for their intended use, but they really work well in this case! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glassjaw Posted April 7, 2018 On 04/04/2018 at 6:44 PM, The Stad said: Your version is a fair amount bulkier than the source material, but I like the overall form and style of it. I think the lower legs could use a bit more length and could be built out more to give it more of a look of mobility and stability. Props to you for integrating the stud-shooters in there, I can't ever bring myself to use them for their intended use, but they really work well in this case! The extra bulk is intentional, in universe the irridium upgrade is increased and heavier armour, and the shoulder pads were to give it more of a samurai look. The legs were tricky cause I didn't want to make it too tall but I wanted all the movement I could get. I've since revised the model, it's smaller, closer to scale and I think the legs look better and more in proportion. I've also added realistic weapons instead of the stud shooters, though I miss the ability to actually shoot! More pictures to follow suit, with added drone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 13, 2018 I read the title as "Battlebiscuit" and was slightly disappointed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glassjaw Posted April 14, 2018 11 hours ago, Henchmen4Hire said: I read the title as "Battlebiscuit" and was slightly disappointed Well I've nearly finished the drones, which are like floating disks with guns......so they could be the battlebiscuits you're looking for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) Eggcellent! Mayonaise the cannons and butter down the hatches! Anyway, I like that it looks like you could flip the limbs and turn it into an airplane. Edited April 14, 2018 by Henchmen4Hire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
