Public! Mecha art thread New stuff!

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-03 11:24am

I hearby propose a thread of mech art! In this thread we can display and critique mecha which we, the common (wo)man, have designed.

Post'em with or without a short description and we'll show the MAN our creative prowess!!!

P.S. keep the critiques tasteful and no bashing! This isn't a contest to see who's better!

I'll start with an oldie, for I have left my camera cable at home...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/ ... ec9016.jpg

The WT 141 "Rounder" was an early concept at weaponizing a construction mecha. The Rounder was designed to utilize as many "off the shelf" components as possible, and incorporates many systems from venerable AFV's such as the T-72 and Leopard 1. These include FCS and Rolled homgenous steel armor.

Sorry for blurriness. Title edited for broader selections!

Antares · Post by **Antares** » 2005-09-03 12:17pm

The Ground Command and Control Unit (GCCU) is designed for
orbital deployment.
It needs a very hard ground an is normally deployed into
cities, mountains and such like. From there it will control the units
it is responsible for.
After the mission is completed the unit can ascend back to orbit on its own,

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-03 12:23pm

THATSFREAKINSWEET!

Seriously, I must now change my pants.

I love the detail, and the descriptions to back it all up, cool beans.

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-04 02:22am

I just finished this mech after about a week of on and off attention.

The "Avenger" is the next step in a fully militarized construction mech. Incorporating the latest in next generation armored vehicle technology, the Avenger will reign supreme in future conflicts!

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-07 03:30pm

Time for another!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/ ... stmech.jpg

The harrier is a light defense robot, programmable for independant patrol and surveillance.

Elheru Aran · Post by **Elheru Aran** » 2005-09-07 04:14pm

No offense, but a guy with a baseball bat coming up behind it could *so* totally bitchslap it...

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-07 04:29pm

yeah, I could see that. Such are the limitations of unmanned security drones.

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-07 04:32pm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/ ... CF2627.jpg
Here we have a WT141 A, caught during a malfunction in the gyro stabilizers, causing the machine to "dance" and swagger like a drunk in a disco...

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-07 04:33pm

Anybody else gonna display some mechs? How about some tanks?

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-07 05:52pm

More mechs, I think you'll see a recurring theme in these designs (a not good one! hah!).

This is the Krauss-Maffei-Weggmann prototype entry into mecha arena combat. The Sturmgechutz was the product of too many espressos and a pencil one night in Germany!

Lord Revan · Post by **Lord Revan** » 2005-09-07 07:30pm

TheMuffinKing wrote:Anybody else gonna display some mechs? How about some tanks?

the problems at least for me good tanks look rather boring.

Also you might want to link or tumbnail that dancing mech before the mods do it for you.

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-07 08:12pm

Linked! Hmm, lets see some fantastcic tanks, or ones that approach implausibility. Oh well, I was hoping to share some inspiration to do so. I guess I'm off to the drawing board...

Lord Revan · Post by **Lord Revan** » 2005-09-08 07:02am

TheMuffinKing wrote:Linked! Hmm, lets see some fantastcic tanks, or ones that approach implausibility. Oh well, I was hoping to share some inspiration to do so. I guess I'm off to the drawing board...

I could try something when I have time.

a tank I made (rather quickly though).

Antares · Post by **Antares** » 2005-09-08 07:56am

Dont ask for tanks

Main battle tank of my scifi race Third Wave.
Actually it is a Anti-grav tank and the tracks are just for backup/stealth.

Tactical Ground Support Vehicle (TGSV) of Third Wave.
It is carrying ammunition for this unit:

Modular tank design. Inspired by FCS

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-08 02:09pm

Here's some avengers colored in photoshop.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/ ... nger23.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/ ... enger3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/ ... 2camo2.jpg

Enjoy! I'm working on some more.

Crossroads Inc. · Post by **Crossroads Inc.** » 2005-09-08 05:49pm

Well I have 'sort'uva' a Mech... BEHOLD BISHOTRON

Realism? BAH! Who needs Realism! This is Fantasy Anime Mech at it's finist baby!

Tasoth · Post by **Tasoth** » 2005-09-08 06:18pm

Honda Tadakatsu class Power armor with Tiger Slayer anti-tank weapon. I do not vouche for quality.

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-09 04:13pm

The good old walking tank, a source of debate for generations, before treads finally won out!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/ ... ess011.jpg

The Mk8 ultraviper, assault drone showing its moves!

I forgot the mech dragon!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/ ... ec9040.jpg

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-09 08:56pm

"Synth" soldiers as they are known make up the bulk of Combine expeditionary forces, and although well armed and armored, were made easy prey to geurilla tactics employed by the resistance.

This is a little concept art I did for the combineassault mod.

Antares · Post by **Antares** » 2005-09-10 08:32am

The last one looks good

Very creative work.
But somehow it reminds me of Final Fantasy the movie

Elheru Aran · Post by **Elheru Aran** » 2005-09-10 11:22am

TheMuffinKing wrote:

No offense, but that one reminds me a little too much of the mechs from Matrix Revolutions..

Antares · Post by **Antares** » 2005-09-10 12:58pm

Nevertheless, it's a very nice drawing and
TheMuffinKing shows that he got some skills

The mech dragon was quite an effort, right?
How long did it take to finish it?

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-10 01:02pm

The last one looks good
Very creative work.
But somehow it reminds me of Final Fantasy the movie

Thanks! Yeah it does look like that, but I was trying to combine the synths from the raising the bar book with othe mechanical combine tech.

No offense, but that one reminds me a little too much of the mechs from Matrix Revolutions..

No offense taken. I was trying to draw heavy gears but I gues you could draw parralells with an APU...

Thanks for the positive feedback!

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-10 01:04pm

The mech dragon was quite an effort, right?
How long did it take to finish it?

The dragon was a pain in the arse! It took me about five days on and off to do the line work (I did it on a deployment.). I'll eventually give it the photoshop treatment.

TheMuffinKing · Post by **TheMuffinKing** » 2005-09-13 03:20am

Behold, the literal deus ex machina!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/ ... CF2598.jpg

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