Battletech warhammer costume

[Madcatmk2]

hello! as my first post on the forum, i want to share this warhammer battlemech costume i've been working on for the past few weeks, it still has a lot of things missing so feedback will be greatly appreciated.

 

[csimian]

What has been seen cannot be unseen...

 

[Madcatmk2]

What has been seen cannot be unseen...

Exactly!

 

[Madcatmk2]

I'm updating this post with a request (i hope that's okay) i'm only a phew steps from finishing it and i need suggestions on improvements, like, i feel the feet are way too big

 

[TheBeast]

Not a playah, but I have to agree the feet are long. Front extensions seem to curve sharply down in the original.

Of course, you need room for real feet, right?

Other details are probably outside my wheelhouse.

Early days, but do you have ideas for paint/livery?

 

[JPH]

I'm updating this post with a request (i hope that's okay) i'm only a phew steps from finishing it and i need suggestions on improvements, like, i feel the feet are way too big

I'm updating this post with a request (i hope that's okay) i'm only a phew steps from finishing it and i need suggestions on improvements, like, i feel the feet are way too big

Can you please supply some more shots from different angles?

I think it looks GREAT! But it needs more heatsinks.

I mean, seriously, two PPCs call for alot more heatsinks.

As already said, you have to build something you can fit in. And great use of cardboard!

Maybe some clear lexan for the cockpit.

Looks splendid!

 

[MichaelK]

I'm updating this post with a request (i hope that's okay) i'm only a phew steps from finishing it and i need suggestions on improvements, like, i feel the feet are way too big

Looking good!

I agree with your assessment that the feet look too big. I think it's both a function of two factors:

- The feet appear too wide in relation to the legs
- The toes are too long; they should definitely curve downward very sharply

Of course, there's been a ton of different Warhammer art and models from the tabletop and video games over the years, and not all of it is consistent, so you have some freedom!

There's a good gallery to be found here:

Warhammer

Warhammer

www.sarna.net

 

[Madcatmk2]

Thank you so much for your input guys, i'll make sure to upload more images of the modifications

 

[Madcatmk2]

Not a playah, but I have to agree the feet are long. Front extensions seem to curve sharply down in the original.

Of course, you need room for real feet, right?

Other details are probably outside my wheelhouse.

Early days, but do you have ideas for paint/livery?

As for the paint.. i have no idea what colour or camouflage i want, SO if You have any suggestions your are welcome

 

[TheBeast]

As for the paint.. i have no idea what colour or camouflage i want, SO if You have any suggestions your are welcome

First, let me apologize for focusing the conversation on the feet. You want more, I know.

Second, I am not good with paint schemes. I would suggest two focuses. Or foci.

Construction and paint should make this look BIG. Hoping someone who actually knows how that works will join in.

And, when in doubt, steal.

 

[Madcatmk2]

First, let me apologize for focusing the conversation on the feet. You want more, I know.

Second, I am not good with paint schemes. I would suggest two focuses. Or foci.

Construction and paint should make this look BIG. Hoping someone who actually knows how that works will join in.

And, when in doubt, steal.

dont worry! im glad you mentioned the feet

 

[Madcatmk2]

should the feet be more like in this image? this is the design i went for the second pair of feet, (i've actually done 3 pairs now) i had to rebuild them because they actually broke so right now im stuck with the long ones.

 

[MichaelK]

should the feet be more like in this image? this is the design i went for the second pair of feet, (i've actually done 3 pairs now) i had to rebuild them because they actually broke so right now im stuck with the long ones.

I like that one a lot, yeah!

 

[TheBeast]

Again, the images I am seeing suggests a curved to the 'toes' though given materials, yours do look awesome.

Can you separate the upper and lower torso? Might help a 'not man in rubber suit' vibe.

Awkward build and wear, to be honest.

 

[JPH]

I think the toes have 2 bends in them.

What you have done looks fine.

If you are seeking 100% accuracy, then you have more to do.

If you are seeking, "looks great, may not be perfect," you are there.

 

[MichaelK]

For what it's worth for everyone, the art shows a tremendous amount of variability in these details. Here's a small sampling of artwork from the Sarna article I mentioned above, and this doesn't even cover over half a dozen video game appearances.

 

[Madcatmk2]

Again, the images I am seeing suggests a curved to the 'toes' though given materials, yours do look awesome.

Can you separate the upper and lower torso? Might help a 'not man in rubber suit' vibe.

Awkward build and wear, to be honest.

The hip and torso are two separate pieces as of now

 

[Madcatmk2]

For what it's worth for everyone, the art shows a tremendous amount of variability in these details. Here's a small sampling of artwork from the Sarna article I mentioned above, and this doesn't even cover over half a dozen video game appearances.

View attachment 1887187

Great image

 

[Madcatmk2]

this is how the mech looks all disassembled, i might have to re build the arms using styrofoam because they are way too heavy as they are right now

 

[JPH]

View attachment 1887188this is how the mech looks all disassembled, i might have to re build the arms using styrofoam because they are way too heavy as they are right now

Maybe poster tubes for the PPCs

Still cardboard.