So here's the shots from those other models. I noted on this shot of the walker used in RoTJ that Analyzer shared the vent is horizontal
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Also on this model. This model has the extra layer on the plating behind the side guns and the RoTJ walker does not so they're definitely two separate models. Also this can't be the resin copy as you can see the paints worn off exposing the metal legs.
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So I'm satisfied I don't need to change this one back like my rear oval haha. I would say the other model with a vertical grille is a discrepancy but as mentioned earlier it is how it is on screen so either orientation I think is acceptable.
Nice idea on a moving differential, I always figured it was like a worm drive, driving a mech through the hips to the legs but a diff works to.
perhaps the cap in the end did spin and that's why MPC got it on the 45', or they could have just got it wrong I suppose.
As for that leg extension, yeah once gone the slot is visable
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I can't see this operating with movement of the leg joint? I'm guessing this feature was controlled by the animators.
And what is the intended purpose? when the legs straight the leg extension is down, when the knee is up the extension is up. Is the purpose to be a locking tab that locks the leg in place while the others are moving and then lifts to allow leg articulation?
Cheers,
Josh
Hey Analyzer, where did this photo come from? it has occurred to me this is the resin model from the modeller magic page, all the detail on the side lines up but no broken neck at this stage.
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