ummester Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) Hi all, My second MOC on Eurobricks. I designed and completed this build whilst working on my larger galleon MOC. I enjoyed collecting and building the LEGO Exo-Force line with my sons, though both they and I really wanted a more Western themed range, something more along the lines of FASA and the Battletech universe. The inspiration for this build should be obvious. It was not designed to be an exact replica, rather a build that pays homage to the source, whilst still presenting as unique LEGO model. The piece count is 520. The cockpit removes easily, attached by Technic pins. I have realized the build in olive and dark green. I would prefer to see the dark green replaced with dark tan, giving the model a more militant and 'earthy' feel, as shown in this LDD render. Not all of the parts required are available in dark tan. I submitted it as a LEGO idea model - because I would like to see TLG start a similar themed mech line and because it would be nice to get the required parts in dark tan LDD file: Battle Mech.lxf Edited June 22, 2014 by ummester Quote
Runamuck Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 This is a really nice build, and for something that is not supposed to be an exact replica it really captures the look of the Timber Wolf/Mad Cat. It would be really nice to see more western themed mechs from LEGO. We have gotten a few but many of those are more transformers-like. Keep up the good work! Quote
ummester Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 Cheers Runamuk, Yea - obviously a Mad Cat type design. I went with that because it is the most broadly recognized FASA mech I could think of. The plan was to keep it close enough to be recognizable. A more Western themed line would be great - and hopefully would yield some useful parts in interesting colours, such as the flex joints for the legs. Quote
Dapper-D2 Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Very nicely done. I want to build one myself now. Love your color choices too and every angle flows together seamlessly. Quote
Im a brickmaster. Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 I actually like the olive green better then the tan! I love the feet and the way you designed the missile boxes. Good show! Quote
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