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10-12-2020, 12:00 AM | #1 |
B.A.T. Mechanic
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Haven't owned MTF stuff for long, but been a long admirer. Over the pandemic, I ended up grabbing a crapload of their stuff including a couple of exo-suits. Needless to say, I'm hooked on their stuff and am anxiously awaiting their big restock.
While seeing so many uses of their stuff, I noticed a bunch of these suits, but only on figures, never on a rack or in any storage. So, going with my theme as of late, I made a drop-pod crate for them. When the top lid is lifted, it lifts the suit in an upright/slightly seated position for a figure to suit up. Based on the shape so far, I'm toiling with calling it the Dumpster, but we'll see. And for the hell of it, made a booster pack to help it reach the ground. My first thruster design happened to be a success. Anyway, this is just proof of concept and will now be working on cleaning it up and making room for at least a few of the attachments. Any questions, comments, damnations are always welcome. Thanks for looking!
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10-12-2020, 07:30 AM | #2 |
Joe Gramps aka Mr H
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Wow, that looks amazing! Looking forward to seeing it finished up.
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10-13-2020, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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Question to anyone reading: What color scheme would you think might work best? I'm hoping to offer this in 3 or 4 colors, but haven't decided which yet and would love suggestions.
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10-19-2020, 01:20 AM | #4 |
B.A.T. Mechanic
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The geometry just wasn't working when opening the doors, so adjusted that, while cleaning up the look and fit and print:
Started on the armor plating. Need to make the 'x' on the larger plates wider to take paint better.
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10-19-2020, 11:11 AM | #5 |
Tiger Force member
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Awesome!!
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10-21-2020, 01:23 PM | #6 |
B.A.T. Mechanic
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10-27-2020, 01:40 AM | #7 |
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Looks like once finalized, I'll be offering both armor-plated and non-plated versions. Still trying to nail how to position the suit to accommodate my various ideas for inside.
I wanted to push my comfort level and add as much detail/features as possible for this type of printer. First up in the updates is a magnet for the control panel. I figure once dropped in a battle field, the soldier can rip off the panel to access the controls: I'll include 4 or 5 in the available space for the most popular accessories but still playing around. Really don't want to make the whole thing bigger at this point: What's this? More magnets! Why not use some to keep the lander in place. Plus it adds a satisfying click once placed. For these last two, still quite experimental, though, the mount for the shield is spot on. As of now, if I include the jetpack inside, I'll be limited to 2 or no other accessories. On the outside, I'm not sure how I feel about the look. Same for the shield, so would love to hear as many opinions on this as possible as these are the last details I'm mulling before final checks and production.
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10-27-2020, 02:25 AM | #8 |
Iron Grenadier
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If I had a standing slow clap GIF I would insert it here. This is badass!!
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10-27-2020, 08:17 AM | #9 |
Crimson Guard
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That is awesome! I actually like the look of the shield and jet pack on the outside. I say, keep it as it is.
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10-27-2020, 11:15 AM | #10 |
Crimson Guard
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Cool! Great idea integrating the Marauder parts to look like part of the pod itself.
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