Ma.K. Nihus

[Kylwell]

I've been working on this for a bit, thought I'd put it up here.
Well scribing is done. Not 100% happy but it's good enough for now.




Now, the original plan was a rather large gun mounted to the right arm for long range work.

Problem is, once placed if looked really out of scale.


So I'm revising the position with means a little more body work but I think it'll look good.



Concept is when moving the weapon would be stowed vertically. Might have to add a forward grip for the right arm.

[bar]

That's a big gun...
Good work, Robb.
Is this one going to be coming to WF?
Bar.

[Kylwell]

Yup, it'll be @ WF.

I've shortened the gun a bit, just looked too long. Took about 3/4 of an inch out of the length.

[REL]

Cool I was hoping we'd get some Mak over here, this stuff is starting to grow on me.

[bar]

Originally Posted by Kylwell

Yup, it'll be @ WF.

I've shortened the gun a bit, just looked too long. Took about 3/4 of an inch out of the length.

Usually people get more length added...
Few have some removed...

[Raytheon]

For originality in design, can't fault the MAK/SF3D stuff and this is no bad addition to the mix at all.

Going through a smidgen of a military modeling phase here right now and while no rivet counter, i offer a wee idea or two if i may...
With the weapon, may i suggest a largeish drum or bigger box magazine like the contained belt feed types on todays MG's.
Granted this isn't real world military but i would reckon reloading a mag that looks like it probably holds 15 odd rounds at best would be a major pisser in an armored suit.

More ammo in one mag the better just incase a double tap on targets is needed sort of thing.
Go with the forward grip for the right arm, i think it will make for a better balance looks wise.

Alternatively, you could tell me to "go away you sad little man" but it's up to you sah!

[Kylwell]

Originally Posted by mech

Hmm. It is an interesting model. I've never built a kit from this series. How does it compare with the Gundam type stuff? I've only built only one Mech kit, so my experience is quite limited.

Well the only manufactureres I know that give Bandai a run for thier money when it come to fit is Kotobukiya. Wave is re-engineering the old Nitto kits for a better fit but they're also dropping a lot of the multi-media that made these kits so special. Most of the Ma.K. stuff is 1:20, which is a bit of an odd-ball scale but the detail is nice and there is a growing line of 1:35 stuff.

[R L Bleecker]

I want to do a walking CIWS! Block 2. 5000 rounds/minute ( 20mm depleted uranium ).

[Kuhn Global]

Very kewl Kylwell!

[PetarB]

Originally Posted by mech

How does it compare with the Gundam type stuff?

Gundam = shiney, little to no weathering, going for a 'perfect' look. Very anime in finishing aesthetics. Bigger = better. Big guns.
MaK = more weathering the better, looks like it had the shit beaten out of it, WW2 kinda feeling, except in the future. Possibly a more 'mature' perspective on war. Guns tend to look underpowered. Except for Kylwell's MaK stuff, he likes big guns. Real big guns.

[Kylwell]

Originally Posted by PetarB

Gundam = shiney, little to no weathering, going for a 'perfect' look. Very anime in finishing aesthetics. Bigger = better. Big guns.
MaK = more weathering the better, looks like it had the shit beaten out of it, WW2 kinda feeling, except in the future. Possibly a more 'mature' perspective on war. Guns tend to look underpowered. Except for Kylwell's MaK stuff, he likes big guns. Real big guns.

Yeah I'm trying to compensate for something....

[Kylwell]

Say hello to my little friend...



Still got to run the lines, get everything glued in. Been sanding on a Jimmy Flinstone base for waht seems like weeks. Had to remove over an 1/8 inch off one side.

[Kylwell]

Gads, I'm suprised this didn't die.

Got a lot more done.

[Lord Darth Beavis]

Awesome, Robb!

Anybody needs me, I'll be in my bunk.

[KrokoHunter]

Originally Posted by Kylwell

Gads, I'm suprised this didn't die.

Got a lot more done.

Hey Kylwell

Looks nice ... I like the body-design ... Not a fan of the gun, though... Does not look Ma.K.-ish to me ....