The Swimming Beard Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) My entry for BBC Contest 68. SCM stands for Stormer Combat Machine. Main image: Back:(Click either of the images above to view the gallery on flickr.) Comments and criticism appreciated. Edited June 22, 2014 by The Swimming Beard 8 Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vezok's Friend Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Now that is an epic design. Very very well done. I especially like the colour-balance between the blue and white and the upper torso around the cockpit. I can see this going into the finals easily =) Good luck in the contest! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Lothbrok Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well this is beautiful. Simple colour scheme, complex and streamlined. The medium blue joint on the chest feels out of place to me, but overally, this Mech looks strong enough to take down any Kaiju... I mean, beasts? Quote Twitter: @enkindle_this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waaja Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I came here from your Rotan post, and after seeing your sig, I knew I must come here XD Why take away the Cordak missles? Leave them in there; they'd not only fit in with the red from the Cordak's back, but it'd look more 'Heavy-Arms' (gundam wing fans, out there!!) If Stormer 'built' this in IFB, I think he'd need no other heroes to help him, LOL Then again, the feet (as with Rotan's feet); but I guess it is your building style/ preference? Quote Please do visit: My MOCs Blog: http://waajamocs.blogspot.sg/ My Writing Blog: http://waajawrites.blogspot.sg/ Font: Urban Decay by zofos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Now that is an epic design. Very very well done. I especially like the colour-balance between the blue and white and the upper torso around the cockpit. I can see this going into the finals easily =) Good luck in the contest!Thanks. Well this is beautiful. Simple colour scheme, complex and streamlined. The medium blue joint on the chest feels out of place to me, but overally, this Mech looks strong enough to take down any Kaiju... I mean, beasts? There are actually more azure joints spread throughout the model, they are just hard to see due to the armor. Anyway, thanks. I came here from your Rotan post, and after seeing your sig, I knew I must come here XD Why take away the Cordak missles? Leave them in there; they'd not only fit in with the red from the Cordak's back, but it'd look more 'Heavy-Arms' (gundam wing fans, out there!!) If Stormer 'built' this in IFB, I think he'd need no other heroes to help him, LOL Then again, the feet (as with Rotan's feet); but I guess it is your building style/ preference? I might have left the Cordak missles, but I only had 9, not enough to fill 2 blasters. I think the feet look okay, but as you say, that may just be my building style. Anyway, thanks for the feedback. Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector1 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 This just stunning. That's perhaps one of the best HF Mech MOCs I've ever seen. I hope this wins the contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopakas Kool Kompanion Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Why take away the Cordak missles? Leave them in there; they'd not only fit in with the red from the Cordak's back, but it'd look more 'Heavy-Arms' (gundam wing fans, out there!!)Did someone say Heavyarms? I was considering doing a Gundam or something, but after seeing this, I now am happy I decided to just maybe make one as a MoC, and not a contest entry. Hm, I guess I could do a Heavyarms rather than Deathscythe... I do have an idea on how to make his gun now, after all... Thanks! Quote My Brickshelf, my Tumblr (it's not as bad as it sounds) Current collection: 2001: Matoro, Onepu, Maku, Onua, Pohatu, Tahu, Lewa 2002: Tahnok, Gahlok, Lehvak, Tahnok-Va, Kohrak-Va, Gahlok-Va, Pahrak-Va, Kopaka Nuva, Gali Nuva, Lewa Nuva 2003: Panrahk, Guurahk, Turahk, Kurahk 2004: Bordakh (X2), Rorzakh, Vorzakh, Matau, Whenua 2005: Oohnorak, Rahaga Iruini, Rahagah Norik 2006: Dalu, Velika, Vezok, Reidak, Vezon and Fenrakk 2007: Dekar, Defilak, Morak, Takadox 2008: Gorast, Rockoh T3, Axalara T9 2009: Tarduk, Skrall, Tarix, Malum, Gresh, Mata Nui, Vastus, Stronius, Tuma, Fero and Skirmix, Baranus V7, Kaxium V3, Cendox V1, Thornatus V9 2010: Tahu 2015: Kopaka, Pohatu, Lewa, Vizuna, Skull Basher 2016: Tahu Throwbot/Slizer collection: 1999: Torch/Fire, Scuba/Sub, Ski/Ice, Turbo/City, Amazon/Jungle, Granite/Rock, Electro/Energy, Jet/Judge 2000: Blaster, Millennium/Millennia, Flare, Spark Star Wars Collectible Figures: Death Trooper, Sergeant Jyn Erso, K-2SO, Baze Malbus I also have the Onyx Roborider and Jimi Stinger from Breakout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waaja Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Why take away the Cordak missles? Leave them in there; they'd not only fit in with the red from the Cordak's back, but it'd look more 'Heavy-Arms' (gundam wing fans, out there!!)Did someone say Heavyarms? I was considering doing a Gundam or something, but after seeing this, I now am happy I decided to just maybe make one as a MoC, and not a contest entry. Hm, I guess I could do a Heavyarms rather than Deathscythe... I do have an idea on how to make his gun now, after all... Thanks! Here's a suggestion: Full Armour Unicorn Gundam! : D 1 Quote Please do visit: My MOCs Blog: http://waajamocs.blogspot.sg/ My Writing Blog: http://waajawrites.blogspot.sg/ Font: Urban Decay by zofos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopakas Kool Kompanion Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Why take away the Cordak missles? Leave them in there; they'd not only fit in with the red from the Cordak's back, but it'd look more 'Heavy-Arms' (gundam wing fans, out there!!)Did someone say Heavyarms? I was considering doing a Gundam or something, but after seeing this, I now am happy I decided to just maybe make one as a MoC, and not a contest entry. Hm, I guess I could do a Heavyarms rather than Deathscythe... I do have an idea on how to make his gun now, after all... Thanks! Here's a suggestion: Full Armour Unicorn Gundam! : D I think I may have to save that for someone with more skill and way more white parts, like The Swimming Beard here. Mine are rather lacking. That's why XXXG-01D would be good, because it's mostly black and dark grey. Edited June 18, 2014 by kopaka's kool kompanion Quote My Brickshelf, my Tumblr (it's not as bad as it sounds) Current collection: 2001: Matoro, Onepu, Maku, Onua, Pohatu, Tahu, Lewa 2002: Tahnok, Gahlok, Lehvak, Tahnok-Va, Kohrak-Va, Gahlok-Va, Pahrak-Va, Kopaka Nuva, Gali Nuva, Lewa Nuva 2003: Panrahk, Guurahk, Turahk, Kurahk 2004: Bordakh (X2), Rorzakh, Vorzakh, Matau, Whenua 2005: Oohnorak, Rahaga Iruini, Rahagah Norik 2006: Dalu, Velika, Vezok, Reidak, Vezon and Fenrakk 2007: Dekar, Defilak, Morak, Takadox 2008: Gorast, Rockoh T3, Axalara T9 2009: Tarduk, Skrall, Tarix, Malum, Gresh, Mata Nui, Vastus, Stronius, Tuma, Fero and Skirmix, Baranus V7, Kaxium V3, Cendox V1, Thornatus V9 2010: Tahu 2015: Kopaka, Pohatu, Lewa, Vizuna, Skull Basher 2016: Tahu Throwbot/Slizer collection: 1999: Torch/Fire, Scuba/Sub, Ski/Ice, Turbo/City, Amazon/Jungle, Granite/Rock, Electro/Energy, Jet/Judge 2000: Blaster, Millennium/Millennia, Flare, Spark Star Wars Collectible Figures: Death Trooper, Sergeant Jyn Erso, K-2SO, Baze Malbus I also have the Onyx Roborider and Jimi Stinger from Breakout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesonak Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 WOW. That's fantastic. The color scheme, the way everything just flows together without looking odd or forced, some of this parts usage... wow. I'm amazed. GG 12/10. My favorite section would probably be the legs. -Mesonak 1 Quote The Three Virtues YouTube Channel ----- ----- Check it out for laughs, discussion, and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Miras Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Well, I know who I'm voting for. I love everything about this, especially the guns. Why take away the Cordak missles? Leave them in there; they'd not only fit in with the red from the Cordak's back, but it'd look more 'Heavy-Arms' (gundam wing fans, out there!!) Personally, I prefer them without the missiles; the red wouldn't fit with the colour scheme. The red really stands out on the back, and not in a good way. Overall, the best one in the contest so far, in my opinion. Keep up the great work! Well this is beautiful. Simple colour scheme, complex and streamlined. The medium blue joint on the chest feels out of place to me, but overally, this Mech looks strong enough to take down any Kaiju... I mean, beasts? What's a Kaiju? Edited June 23, 2014 by Makuta Miras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopakas Kool Kompanion Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Well this is beautiful. Simple colour scheme, complex and streamlined. The medium blue joint on the chest feels out of place to me, but overally, this Mech looks strong enough to take down any Kaiju... I mean, beasts? What's a Kaiju?A Kaiju is literally, from Japanese, "Strange Beast". Edited June 23, 2014 by kopaka's kool kompanion Quote My Brickshelf, my Tumblr (it's not as bad as it sounds) Current collection: 2001: Matoro, Onepu, Maku, Onua, Pohatu, Tahu, Lewa 2002: Tahnok, Gahlok, Lehvak, Tahnok-Va, Kohrak-Va, Gahlok-Va, Pahrak-Va, Kopaka Nuva, Gali Nuva, Lewa Nuva 2003: Panrahk, Guurahk, Turahk, Kurahk 2004: Bordakh (X2), Rorzakh, Vorzakh, Matau, Whenua 2005: Oohnorak, Rahaga Iruini, Rahagah Norik 2006: Dalu, Velika, Vezok, Reidak, Vezon and Fenrakk 2007: Dekar, Defilak, Morak, Takadox 2008: Gorast, Rockoh T3, Axalara T9 2009: Tarduk, Skrall, Tarix, Malum, Gresh, Mata Nui, Vastus, Stronius, Tuma, Fero and Skirmix, Baranus V7, Kaxium V3, Cendox V1, Thornatus V9 2010: Tahu 2015: Kopaka, Pohatu, Lewa, Vizuna, Skull Basher 2016: Tahu Throwbot/Slizer collection: 1999: Torch/Fire, Scuba/Sub, Ski/Ice, Turbo/City, Amazon/Jungle, Granite/Rock, Electro/Energy, Jet/Judge 2000: Blaster, Millennium/Millennia, Flare, Spark Star Wars Collectible Figures: Death Trooper, Sergeant Jyn Erso, K-2SO, Baze Malbus I also have the Onyx Roborider and Jimi Stinger from Breakout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Miras Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Well this is beautiful. Simple colour scheme, complex and streamlined. The medium blue joint on the chest feels out of place to me, but overally, this Mech looks strong enough to take down any Kaiju... I mean, beasts? What's a Kaiju?A Kaiju is literally, from Japanese, "Strange Beast". Oh. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 First of all, congrats for actually making an entry with a VISIBLY pilot-able design. I love the shape and theming of this. Most MOCs this size and weight are messy and unappealing when you get to the nitty gritty. But you've actually given it some really good accenting and colour blocking. Though with that in mind, the ONE hf light blue limb looks out of place considering it's the only part that looks like that (as all other pieces less a few joints contributing to that colour wheel are transparent), and I can't help but feel like a few more "strapped" limbs elsewhere would have helped to balance that out. And since you have gone almost entirely the technic purist way, the studded circle flats on the inside of the knee joint REALLY stand out without balance anywhere else on the MOC. You would have been better either putting a few more details like that elsewhere or ditching it entirely for either a cam or a bushing. Also I just want to say your MOC has the best back EASILY out of the whole contest. Very interesting, cohesive and well fleshed-out. Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 This just stunning. That's perhaps one of the best HF Mech MOCs I've ever seen. I hope this wins the contest.WOW. That's fantastic. The color scheme, the way everything just flows together without looking odd or forced, some of this parts usage... wow. I'm amazed. GG 12/10. My favorite section would probably be the legs. -MesonakWell, I know who I'm voting for. I love everything about this, especially the guns. Why take away the Cordak missles? Leave them in there; they'd not only fit in with the red from the Cordak's back, but it'd look more 'Heavy-Arms' (gundam wing fans, out there!!) Personally, I prefer them without the missiles; the red wouldn't fit with the colour scheme. The red really stands out on the back, and not in a good way. Overall, the best one in the contest so far, in my opinion. Keep up the great work! Thanks, all. First of all, congrats for actually making an entry with a VISIBLY pilot-able design. I love the shape and theming of this. Most MOCs this size and weight are messy and unappealing when you get to the nitty gritty. But you've actually given it some really good accenting and colour blocking. Though with that in mind, the ONE hf light blue limb looks out of place considering it's the only part that looks like that (as all other pieces less a few joints contributing to that colour wheel are transparent), and I can't help but feel like a few more "strapped" limbs elsewhere would have helped to balance that out. And since you have gone almost entirely the technic purist way, the studded circle flats on the inside of the knee joint REALLY stand out without balance anywhere else on the MOC. You would have been better either putting a few more details like that elsewhere or ditching it entirely for either a cam or a bushing. Also I just want to say your MOC has the best back EASILY out of the whole contest. Very interesting, cohesive and well fleshed-out. Thanks for taking the time to write such a long, detailed post. Anyway, I'm glad you like the MOC. I suppose the Azure limb does stand out. I originally wanted it to be trans-blue, but after I saw that I wouldn't be able to get my hand on Chima sets, I had to settle for azure. Perhaps I should have used another armor piece in its place. As for the studded circle flats, I really don't know what I could have used in their place; I wanted to keep the legs at least 4-wide in that area, and I have no gears that could do the job. A bushing would leave the knee area too narrow. Anyway, thanks for the feedback. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This MOC was voted as a finalist in BBCC 68, and will appear at Brickfair Virginia. Thanks to everyone who voted for it! Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Takanuva Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Let's cut to the chase: How long 'till you can build me a working one of these? I gats sum scores to settle!But honestly, you should be proud of this one. It's sleek, stylish, and professionally executed. Well done!Incidentally, did you leave the Cordak blasters empty because of the clash between the red ammunition and the rest of the mech, or is there a different reason? I'm just being a curious MOCer right now. Edited July 26, 2014 by TL01 NUVA Quote Whatever mountain you are climbing, you can do this. BZPRPG character masterpost "Just promise me something... don't let me go." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Let's cut to the chase: How long 'till you can build me a working one of these? I gats sum scores to settle!But honestly, you should be proud of this one. It's sleek, stylish, and professionally executed. Well done!Incidentally, did you leave the Cordak blasters empty because of the clash between the red ammunition and the rest of the mech, or is there a different reason? I'm just being a curious MOCer right now. The Cordak ammunition was left out mainly due to the red color. I thought the red on the back was bad enough, and didn't want to put such a clashing color on the front as well. Anyway, thanks! Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Lord of Milk Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 That is simply beautiful. If it were a set I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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