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Post by uncleoswald on Jun 12, 2016 19:27:37 GMT
 I have been working on a Founder tripod for the Founder scenario. This image shows the McDonalds Manta tripod against an Assault tripod. I think the scale works out pretty well.  I took the Manta and began adding to it. I figured it would need a single eye like all the other tripods. I also wanted it to look less battle-ready and more intelligent. So I added 'gubbins' to the top, I wanted it to look like the carapace was removed to fit more 'brains' in.  First coat of paint. As this is a Founder of a colony, I have been considering adding spheres to the underneath, like it is carrying 'martian eggs'. Thoughts? |
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Post by uncleoswald on Jun 12, 2016 19:28:39 GMT
 Back of the head. |
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Post by loyalist on Jun 12, 2016 21:56:03 GMT
Great conversion. Adding cargo spheres and a few more items on top (like the things on the Scientist heads) would be good.
Where do you get these MacDonalds tripods - never heard of them
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Post by uncleoswald on Jun 12, 2016 22:35:32 GMT
Its called a Batman black manta sub launcher. I got mine from Ebay! I will investigate with some scientist type add ons.
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Post by easye on Jun 13, 2016 15:56:53 GMT
Cool Founder! Great use of found items on this one!
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Post by Burt on Jun 13, 2016 17:20:30 GMT
I also utilied that same McDonald's toy with guitar wire for tentacles...but I use it like a large, independent sniper drone. In my version, it has a powerful rail gun which responds to the nearest target automatically. Movement, however must depend on control from a slaver or similar tripod.
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Post by Quendil on Jun 13, 2016 19:02:09 GMT
Very nice
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Post by scottwashburn on Jun 13, 2016 21:30:15 GMT
Wow! very nice!
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Post by uncleoswald on Jun 13, 2016 22:55:12 GMT
I also utilied that same McDonald's toy with guitar wire for tentacles...but I use it like a large, independent sniper drone. In my version, it has a powerful rail gun which responds to the nearest target automatically. Movement, however must depend on control from a slaver or similar tripod. Sounds interesting, do you have a picture? |
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Post by uncleoswald on Jun 13, 2016 22:56:52 GMT
Thanks for the positive comments, I think I will try and add some Scientist bits, like Loyalist suggests.
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Post by Burt on Jun 14, 2016 0:50:26 GMT
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Post by uncleoswald on Jun 15, 2016 0:09:37 GMT
Burt, very cool, looks like it was a big game.
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Post by madmorgan on Jun 16, 2016 11:39:01 GMT
Absolutely fantastic both of you! Wonder if Walmart has anymore of those models you mentioned. Great conversions btw - don't do too much more to the Founder, it looks great as is. Burt see my previous comment vs the 'shield' and 'ogre' Martian machines. You're Sniper Tripod is a real 2ndGen machine with a really logical concept. I think the Martians would definitely have a 2ndGen style 'Sniper', especially after the LIC and Goilith (sp) has made their presence felt. Something to counter the large gun platforms. Imagine the horrible as the Sniper Tripod zeros in with pre-game bombardment of a heavy battery of howitzers! Or the Goilith (sp) holed by a long range railgun! I won't be stating those anytime soon... btw what stats do you use for those two?? Laters.
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