BenA Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) Hi all, a while ago I was inspired by Panagliamp to create an Elves themed Mech, and I finally got round to it! It can operate autonomously... ...or it can be piloted. The idea is that it was an old goblin mining mech that Farran found and fixed up. Rear view. A bit messy now I look at it - might try and tidy it up... The main frame is sturdy and quite posable, but bits of plant/crystal tend to fall off. A lot. Targeting system deployed. View of the cockpit. It will (probably) be part of my larger Elves WIP. Comments and suggestions welcome, and thanks again to Panagliamp for the inspiration. (Sneak peek at my WIP...) Edited January 6, 2020 by BenA Added pic, spelling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted January 5, 2020 I love it! It's got so much going on, but somehow doesn't feel too busy. Nice blending of all the various earth elements- I especially like the 2 different legs and crystals popping up throughout. Also NPU with the flowers still attached to the sprue in that big bunch at the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenA Posted January 6, 2020 Thanks deraven, much appreciated :) I had fun attaching all the earth elements, but they do have a tendency to fall off! The technique with the flowers isn't mine, but it works really well. I was lucky enough to pick up a good handful of the connected flowers from a pick-a-brick wall a couple of years ago, but it looks like they only do the individual ones now so it may become a rarer technique over time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Wolfe Posted January 6, 2020 Stunning! Elves is one of my favs and you've really captured the aesthetic and put it to use in a new and creative way! Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lordofdragonss Posted January 7, 2020 Very well colorsheme helps to make it more clean :D Very cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenA Posted January 7, 2020 19 hours ago, Nick Wolfe said: Stunning! Elves is one of my favs and you've really captured the aesthetic and put it to use in a new and creative way! Great job! Thanks! Elves was a great theme - so much untapped potential... 3 hours ago, Lordofdragonss said: Very well colorsheme helps to make it more clean :D Very cool! Haha, thanks! Finding the balance was tricky. An earlier version had purple and lilac coloured plants as well, and more flowers. I was going for an overgrown look, but you could barely tell what it was supposed to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merlict Posted January 11, 2020 Very cool and great photography. Only thing I'd change is the black tank treads around the shoulders, they look a bit tacked on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenA Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) Oops, double posted by mistake, sorry! Edited January 12, 2020 by BenA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenA Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) On 1/11/2020 at 1:06 AM, Merlict said: Very cool and great photography. Thanks! First time really trying to take decent photos. Still got a bit to learn but I'm pleased with the way they came out. On 1/11/2020 at 1:06 AM, Merlict said: Only thing I'd change is the black tank treads around the shoulders, they look a bit tacked on. "Come on, put them on..." " No, I'm not wearing them! You can't make me..." Edited January 12, 2020 by BenA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyichir Posted January 20, 2020 Very neat! The overall aesthetic is a bit too chaotic for my personal taste, but I love the thought you've put into all the details, especially the little touches of whimsy like the carrot fingers on the left hand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
