(MOC) C-3PO Protocol Class Battle Mech

[BarfolomewMog]

Hiya!

So here is another "Final Mech in this Series" haha!

This build was inspired by the limited gold pieces found in my parts collection. They pretty much all came from a Ninjago dragon and some Chima/ Hero Factory constraction sets but they set the tone by giving me the seed parts of the Chima lion heads at the thighs, the big claw bits at the shins, the disks on the chest, the starship bit at the midriff and the big rims on the forearms.

I went on a deep dive into Bricklink to see what other parts were available in gold and started building based on what could be colour swapped as Bricklink orders came in.

I took the same approach as with Zuckuss; I built the head first and then got everything else to fit which is why these two are bigger than the other Bounty Hunter mechs.

My first few attempts left me a bit dejected but once I embraced more of an Episode I vibe it really opened up the options and set the direction for the rest of the build.

My goal was for this build to fit into many universes including Flash Gordon, Jules Verne, Steampunk, Dieselpunk and the Dark Tower as well as Star Wars.

I started this in February and he was 95% done by the end of June sans some colour swaps from incoming Bricklink orders.

He stands 33cm tall and weighs 337g.

The 3 minifigs are from Set 7956 Ewok Attack and building the tree took a lot longer than I thought it would!

This will be on display at Brickvention in Melbourne in January.

Hope you like it!

 

Defenders of Endor by Greg Dalinkiewicz, on Flickr

 

C-3PO Protocol Class Battle Mech by Greg Dalinkiewicz, on Flickr

 

C-3PO Protocol Class Battle Mech by Greg Dalinkiewicz, on Flickr

 

 

 

Edited October 14, 2024 by BarfolomewMog

[Feuer Zug]

Cool build. Interesting way to build C-3PO. Great parts use all around to create this.

[Mandalorianknight]

Incredible build- that speeder bike looks amazing for such a small part of the display.

[BarfolomewMog]

14 hours ago, Feuer Zug said:

Interesting way to build C-3PO

Thanks! Part availability in gold was a major factor in the direction the build went.

 

7 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

that speeder bike

Thanks, it was a fun part of the build!

When I was a kid, Santa brought me the Kenner Speeder Bike that fit the Scout Trooper with his legs straight out (just like a minifigure).

When you pushed the pack on the back it would explode (top section and forward fins) and it was supported by these big spring loaded foot pedals that acted like feet.

I decided to take the same design philosophy and go for something a bit chunky.

It reminds me a bit of an angry rooster launching itself at something haha.

[MaximillianRebo]

Fantastic design as always. I especially like the pic with Threepio and the Ewoks; he truly is a golden god!

[BarfolomewMog]

On 10/19/2024 at 1:36 PM, MaximillianRebo said:

Threepio and the Ewoks

It was a clear choice haha

[BarfolomewMog]

Speeder Bike by Greg Dalinkiewicz, on Flickr

 

Threepio Bobble Head by Greg Dalinkiewicz, on Flickr

 

The Summoning by Greg Dalinkiewicz, on Flickr