Posted January 22, 201411 yr For PennLUG's August 2013 meeting our member Nate Brill challenged us with building a Tachikoma. The entries were judged via popular vote. Being a train fan I gravitated towards a train themed Tachikoma. This was my entry which won the challenge. The class A5s Shunter Tachikoma. Designed for moving single or small groups of rail cars in tight industrial areas. This Shunter Tachikoma is capable of travel both on and off rails for maximum maneuverability. While it can be controlled by a human operator via remote it is primarily intended to operate autonomously. The A5s class features advanced A.I. capable of following car movement orders, It can examine it's surroundings, determine the the most efficient way to move cars to their destination and deal with any unforeseen obstacles. Flickr Gallery Cale
January 22, 201411 yr Hey, very cool. I didn't realize that the word 'shunter' was used by Americans. Here in the Midwest I've never heard it used. Maybe you've been hanging out here too much, as have I!
January 22, 201411 yr <-- Loves the work of Masamune Shirow Excellent model, and a very original variation of the Tachikoma tank! If you happen to have a LDD file of this beauty, please share!
January 23, 201411 yr WOW this shunter/mech could be stay in the sci-fi forum! I love how looks cute, powerfull and amazing at the same time! :wub:
January 24, 201411 yr Author Thanks for the kind words every one. Hey, very cool. I didn't realize that the word 'shunter' was used by Americans. Here in the Midwest I've never heard it used. Maybe you've been hanging out here too much, as have I! We dun't usually use the word shunter. We prefer the term switcher. But this isn't really American so why not use the term shunter. I thought it had a nice sound to it. Nice Tachikoma! You definitely captured the look and feel of these AI tanks! Thanks. I really wanted to make this a proper Tachikoma. Cale Edited January 24, 201411 yr by Cale
January 25, 201411 yr As always, Tachikomas use their cuteness to win! This is really well designed, and a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing!
January 25, 201411 yr I am not familiar with these Tachikoma? Which is a surprise as i did see two (I think.) Ghost in the Shell movies, but that was like twenty years or so ago, so memory not being what it used to be I may just have forgotten them. Still it is a nice idea. I could see something like this in a future war zone bringing up ammunition car from the rear on a specially laid railroad then taking the contents around to different units as required seeing as it can act off rail as well.
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