Lunokhod Frame Model VS-A/F-11 ‘Akua’ - Profile by Jay Biquadrate
Lunokhod Frame Model VS-A/F-11 ‘Akua’ - Rear by Jay BiquadrateAfter playing with the VS-A/F-11 frame for a while, I felt that it too large for the normal play table (you might notice an ongoing trend with my builds). There was also a small problem with the leg articulation. It may have been my bricks, but all of the joints were too loose. The frame just wouldn't stand up to regular handling.
My goals for the next frame were to reduce the size and piece-count, create a build that was more stable and less prone to collapse, and maintain the overall lines and styling (particularly the chest-to-head connection).
Here’s the final, albeit experimental result:
Action Pose:
VS-MX-04 'Rangi' - armed by Jay BiquadrateFront:
VS-MX-04 'Rangi' by Jay BiquadrateRear:
VS-MX-04 'Rangi' - Rear by Jay BiquadrateScale Measurement:
Parked in Hangar #4:
VS-MX-04 'Rangi' - Hangar #4 for scale measurement by Jay Biquadratewith ST-07 CHUB:
VS-MX-04 'Rangi' - with ST-07 CHUB by Jay Biquadrate
VS-MX-04 'Rangi' - with ST-07 CHUB (rear) by Jay BiquadrateSkeleton/Breakdown:
VS-MX-04 'Rangi' breakdown (front) by Jay Biquadrate
VS-MX-04 'Rangi' - breakdown (rear) by Jay BiquadrateC&C is welcome. I’m particularly interested in what everyone thinks about the “head.” I’m sort of partial to frames and mechas that don’t have an obvious face or head, but the more time I sit staring at the design, the more I think that there might be an argument made for a more humanoid appearance.
EDIT: Linked to the XML file of the parts list at the request of charonlarp.
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