early mecha pics

Updated Pics ->

So I've wanted to build a mecha for a long time - and have done one, but I was never really happy with that one - so I did some research into heavy duty joint technology & am taking another stab. Right now I have a complete torso with cockpit and shoulder mounted swing-away BFG. The Legs are about 80% complete.

As preliminary photos, these kind of suck, but I was running low on batteries & should be doing work related stuff anyway :) amazing how the camera seems determined to bring pop cans into focus...

DCP_1560.JPG

Here's the glam shot of the torso. The Mech has the BFG deployed and is holding the "Variable Mace" (more on that later)

DCP_1590.JPG

Here's the Mechhead. Two big red eyes a snoot and a pair of deelieboppers! Real mean looking eh?

DCP_1594.JPG

Say hello to the BFG. I imagine it's using plasma to hyperacellerate small physical bullet type masses. The yellow nozzle hooked to the tube just to the right of the main BFG barrell would then be for directly venting plasma for a flamethrower type effect.

DCP_1562.JPG

Here's a back shot. The attachment point for the BFG is mirrored on the left side of the back - I will create a module or three to plug into it. Probably fuel tank or rocket booster - maybe more surveilance gear or... a missile rack - or just one big tactical EM rocket.

DCP_1596.JPG

Here's the cockpit access hatch open to show the back of the pilot.

DCP_1565.JPG

Front torso shot with the BFG stowed on the back.
A good shot to point out the "nipples" on the oversized "pecs" - a detail I just couldn't resist :)

DCP_1595.JPG

I'm terribly pleased with the range of movement and poseability of the arms. Here's the left one sticking up in the air!

DCP_1567.JPG

Blurry shot of the "fin things" on the arms. Since I haven't come up with a story for the mech these could be anything - basically they are just kind of cool to look at.
Am thinking this is a recon type Mech and they might be advanced communication equipment for spying. Or maybe they are shield generators. Or EM blast protection... Or, getting wacky, maybe they bend space enough to make incoming projectiles miss.

DCP_1572.JPG

Here's a shot of the legs standing upright. the Pelvic area needs a lot of work :) Actually this is my second set of legs and is approx twice the height & 3x the bulk of the originals.
Am thinking big rocket boosters or "fuel tanks" will mout on the backs of the thighs to go with the little side ounted shin thrusters.

DCP_1573.JPG

Legs posed a bit. Right now they can almost do the splits and kneel and are highly posable, but I'll be limiting some of thier motion ranges for stability reasons - you don't want a tippy mech :)

Note: in the background you can just see the open cockpit - The center section of the back flips open allowing pilot access.

DCP_1577.JPG

The "Variable Mace" - Looks like a nasty toothed Mace most of the time, but when "powered up" is more like an electric flail. the yellow bit is basically like a lightsaber - so what it doesn't beat the crap out of it cuts through - yay!

Back