Makuta Miras Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) First things first, THIS IS NOT A CONTEST ENTRY! It was going to be, but I there is no chance that I would be able to get it to Brickfair, so I'm posting it any way. This is the Cordaerk-Nui, a type of mech used by the Brotherhood of Makuta, although very rarely. Cordaerk-Nui are created occasionally when a Stage 7, or Shadow Kraata comes into contact with Energized Protodermis. Like a normal Rahkshi, a Kraata is then put inside the armour to pilot it, although these mechs are so powerful that they are generally reserved for Shadow Kraata, or are controlled by a "Hive Mind" of Kraata, because their enormous destructive potential could cause a lot of damage if a single stage 1 Kraata was piloting it. Cordaerk-Nui can also carry empty Rahkshi on their back. The name is derived from Cordak, which means "Desolation" in the Matoran language, so Cordaerk-Nui translates as "Great Destroyer" or "Great Devastator". The feet took me ages to build, so I've given a close-up of one. Picturewise, I apologise for the low quality, but I don't have a camera, so I had to use my iPod touch's camera. Front view http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Makuta-Miras/Nui-Cordaerk/front.jpg Back view, with Rahkshi attached http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Makuta-Miras/Nui-Cordaerk/backwithrahkshi.jpg Back view, without Rahkshihttp://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Makuta-Miras/Nui-Cordaerk/back.jpg Open cockpithttp://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Makuta-Miras/Nui-Cordaerk/cockpit.jpg Shoulder cannons raisedhttp://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Makuta-Miras/Nui-Cordaerk/weaponsup.jpg Size comparison to a Rahkshihttp://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Makuta-Miras/Nui-Cordaerk/sizecomparison.jpg Close-up of a foothttp://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Makuta-Miras/Nui-Cordaerk/foot.jpgPlease post feedback, and also bear in mind: This is my biggest MOC to date! Edit: Images linked; please keep images in BBC to 100 kB and 640x640 pixels.-Wind- Edited June 26, 2014 by Makuta Miras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector1 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Even though this MOC would be considered quite simplistic in nature compared to the other mechs we've seen the past week, you did a great job with its design. Right off hand I love your use of BIONICLE terminology in the MOC's name. The legs-especially the feet, look very sturdy and seem to give great support to prevent the mech from toppling over from its own weight. Another great feature is the head, which I adore because of its movable lower jaw. But I feel the wings look ugly the way they are bulging out of the shoulders. My thoughts are mixed on the mech's ability to transport Rahkshi on its back. I can't tell if it makes the MOC good, or if it makes it look bad by putting too much weight on its back. Overall, this is a pretty good MOC. Shame it will be not be entered into the BBC contest. Edited June 23, 2014 by Collector1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Miras Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks a lot for the feedback! I'll keep that in mind the next time I go way above canister-sized models! Even though this MOC would be considered quite simplistic in nature compared to the other mechs we've seen the past week, you did a great job with its design. Right off hand I love your use of BIONICLE terminology in the MOC's name. I design models like how I play Chess. I have an idea of what I want to do, and then throw it away halfway through. The legs-especially the feet, look very sturdy and seem to give great support to prevent the mech from toppling over from its own weight. Another great feature is the head, which I adore because of its movable lower jaw. But I feel the wings look ugly the way they are bulging out of the shoulders. By wings, do you mean the Antroz/Nektann blades on the back, or the Antroz wings which I used in the right-hand cannon? Still, thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector1 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks a lot for the feedback! I'll keep that in mind the next time I go way above canister-sized models! Even though this MOC would be considered quite simplistic in nature compared to the other mechs we've seen the past week, you did a great job with its design. Right off hand I love your use of BIONICLE terminology in the MOC's name. I design models like how I play Chess. I have an idea of what I want to do, and then throw it away halfway through. The legs-especially the feet, look very sturdy and seem to give great support to prevent the mech from toppling over from its own weight. Another great feature is the head, which I adore because of its movable lower jaw. But I feel the wings look ugly the way they are bulging out of the shoulders. By wings, do you mean the Antroz/Nektann blades on the back, or the Antroz wings which I used in the right-hand cannon? Still, thanks again!The Antorz wings. For some reason I thought there were wings attached to the shoulders. I hope I'm not being too critical. Am I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Miras Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Nah, its fine. I need all of the constructive criticism I can get; I suffer from a curse of not being able to build models without an Inika torso unless I make a point of it! Also, even I'm not a big fan of the right hand cannon. It quite literally took me two seconds to put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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