I lost a tiny bit of sanity doing this, but hey, it was worth it for one hell of a group shot. Arranged roughly from left to right based on when they were build.
What can i say, i really like big heatblades!
I've been sitting on this MOC in an unfinished state for years, finally decided to bring some sort of finish to it. Atleast i'm quite satisfied with the result, i think.
21 Pieces on the dot! Even using only parts aviable in those colors, maybe i'll build it in real at some point!
I'll put a little bit i thought up about it in the comments :)
Look, i can't stop making variants of a machine i like, bite me-
This here, is meant to be a semi-mass production machine, Equipped with simmilar Armor upgrades to the ace unit, but with some differences. Most of the Auxillary weaponry is removed, in favor of a simple Ballistic Rifle, a 'crusher' shield buckler on the right arm, and most importantly a pair of super-heavy phase-coil rifles, a combination Particle/Ballistic weapon capable of perforating the most durable of armor found even on warships.
As a bonus, the last image features all of the custom weaponry i designed so far that is meant to be somewhat universal for the various Arcturus versions.
For Reference, previous units in the Arcturus line;
Arcturus Ace Custom
Arcturus Ace Shrouded
Inspired by Gundam's own Mobile Suit Carriers, i thought about what a smallest 'viable' Mecha or Space Fighter Carrier with atleast some small offensive capability would be. Featuring a limited set of missile racks and particle cannons, and only a handful of CIWS systems.
Thanks for all the feedback and positive reception on my recent builds, its certainly helping to get over a few creative blockades here and there!
A modified and adapted version of one of my previous designs, the 'Cinderblock' Upgrade package adds heavy armor plating all around the machine to increase direct hit stabillity, while this specific unit is also equipped with a modified version of its Wingbinder weaponry and a new Combination-Rifle.
Weapons Complement:
-CIWS weapons in the head(not visible on this scale)
-Combination-Rifle 'Trifold', a Compact combination of a beam cannon, autocannon and missile pod. A simmilar single missile-pod with smaller capacity is carried underslung on the left arm.
-Four sets of Multi-Missile barrage pods carried on the backpack, allowing for omni-directional engagement in close combat.
-Two Beam Cannons carried in the 'Wing Binders', now relocated to mount on the backpack instead of the arms.
-Defensive dischargers for Energy Dispersal or Smoke Canisters, Carried in sets of two on the chest and front skirt.
- Beam Saber Pair (I kind of forgot to include these on the model, but if they'd go anywhere, it would be atop the backskirt area)
Lemme know what you think! I feel pretty happy how this one came out.
Thanks for over 200 upvotes and even an award on my previous post! I thought i might aswell share the follow up 360° turn. I love doing these, and i'm glad yall enjoy!
A small and stout combat mech, equipped with Manipulators, energy arm cannon, a vibro blade and a small missile pod on one shoulder.