this is not quite true..cuz all the mechas either in game or movie, they have to make the proper designs of the mechs n there are already sample model of the kit from the game/movie producers.
becuz if u say it can't be design, then there can be no CG animation made out of the models..if u know what i mean.

This post has been edited by kurz: Sep 29 2007, 04:12 PM

Bro, I didn't say that "it can't be designed". I think you misunderstood me. I said that, at the moment, Crest & Mirage are the ones you see the most is probably because they are easier to design compared to other AC companies maybe due to the detail-ness of other companies' AC like Rayleonard.

My point is also that, maybe, from my point of view, is that Mirage and Crest are easier to assemble compared to Rayleonard. And Kotobukiya has to cater their model kits for ages 14 and up. But, in my opinion, truth be told, I don't think that the Rayleonard - Aaliyah is meant for any 14 year olds, here in Malaysia, cos' the assembling is so..............so.........complicated and tedious due to the detailed-ness of the AC. Probably they'll give up after and hour.

And here's 2 pics of what I'm experimenting at the moment with one of my AC units. I'm trying to give it TANK-LEGS!!!!!

It's not really done yet. I'm still experimenting with it. The final product will be done after I have repainted it.

I think it's better to use tank model kit, instead of guntank's

well who knows after re-paint might look ok..hehe

Good idea, but like I've said, this is only experimental.......We'll see what happens on the end-product.

There's always one thing I've always wanted to know and I keep on forgetting about it. Better ask now before I forget again.

Actually, how big and tall is an AC unit in real life? I think the tallest Mechwarrior unit, the Atlas in real life, is about 60-70 feet or so. What about AC? Are they almost the same size with Gundam or Transformers (Optimus Prime is 28 feet) are much much much smaller like Heavy Gear units (about 20 feet)?

I'll take AC-002 Crest CR-90U3 as an example
the model itself is around 16cm tall, with the scale of 1/72
so the original height should be 0.16m x 72 = 11.52m (~38.4 feet)

This post has been edited by whoami123: Oct 2 2007, 09:50 AM

Thanx again, man. And I've learn something new. So that's the way you count the scale model thingy.

Yeap, works for all models with scale

Once again, this thread has gone quiet...........

CR-C75U2 - 4 legs

OO nice 1 but look like cannot stand the weight of the weapon if put too much

Actually I think it can since it has four legs, it does have more stability (assuming the joints aren't too loose)

hello. I also another armor core fan. reporting in. so far, very the difficult to find a good place to talk about armored core because seems nobody want to talk about them.
answering naith's question - so far, touch wood lah, but I noticed that my Armored Core models kits seem to have stronger joints compared to other model kits such as gundam. i mean as in the joints don't "wear-off" easily if pose them frequently or even play them.

This post has been edited by BB-GunZ: Oct 13 2007, 04:15 AM

Welcome, bro. Good to see another AC fan!

I like the Quad-legs AC unit. It's cool. But I hate the arms.
I know, some of you guys are going to say, "Nevermind wan. Just change the hands."
I know, but I still don't like the arms.

SO don't put the arms just put rocket luncher can jor

This post has been edited by chriswoo: Oct 13 2007, 05:37 AM

Four legs are out hence tractor body will be out in the near future.

Tellus available at PA:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-12q-49-en-70-24qq.html

Can someone find the AC model called Rayleonard 03 Aaliyah 4 me cuz alll of them sold out in just less than a week. If its possible, all you AC fans out there, find that model 2 me pls.