TenScaryMonkeys Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 So, this here drawing isn't Macross (probably better suited for a Transformers forum), but he was, at least, inspired by Macross designs. I've never really liked that most mecha designs cover up all the good stuff (i.e., the robotics inside a robot) with chunky armour, and find that Macross mechs seem more... plausible, mechanically speaking. You can see what's going on with the transformation, and sometimes get pleasant little peeks at the internal workings of the thing. That aesthetic in mind, I designed myself a happy little truck-fellow. That said, take a look and enjoy. Incidentally, if anyone would like to take a crack at coloring him, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenScaryMonkeys Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 ... And a quick sketch of the truck from whence he came. I had to sketch it fast, since I saw the truck coming home from work, and had forgotten alot of it by the time I got home. Thanks for taking the time to peek at this nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Nice work, very impressive transformation, and a cool redo of prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Awesome! Please do more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Man that is a very nice drawing....you got some skill! please do more! Please design some new Valks for us. Great Job! Rob MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göönk Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 (edited) it makes me think of the Transfomer toy, autobot leader truck. Don't remember its name. <-- watch my new avatar Edited October 26, 2003 by Göönk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 The design is very good. In special the transformation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Fanatastic! I also very much like your "exposed" mecha transformation. Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Well part of the reason why all that armour is on transforming mecha is so that the transformation mechanisms last longer in combat conditions... But then again, cannon fodders don't seem to last very long anyways... That being said, I LOVE the exposedness of the transformer (for lack of a better term). Please, pretty please with a cherry on top do more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Very nice! I love the intricate detailing that is sometimes missing from other mecha works (it reminds me of Geoff Darrow's (sp) work. I hope to see more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smut Peddler Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 That is awesome, lets see some more plz. How about some planes or helicopters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentrage Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 awesome, i love the details. the hand seems a little weird though, and the truck seems a little... wonky. i just did a *not-macross* mech drawing too, some c&c? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawjaw Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Nice drawing, tenmonkeys. I wish I could draw like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effect Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Same here. I wish I have just a bit of that talent. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Nice! - I like how mean it looks in robot mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Nice art, definitely strong in details. Reminds of an old Wildstorm book called Brass. Seems a bit "anime-magic", though... could that thing really transform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 i just did a *not-macross* mech drawing too, some c&c? I really like the lines on this mech, very Gundam Sentinel-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effect Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 i just did a *not-macross* mech drawing too, some c&c? I really like the lines on this mech, very Gundam Sentinel-ish. I have to agree. Pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Sama Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 So, this here drawing isn't Macross (probably better suited for a Transformers forum), but he was, at least, inspired by Macross designs. I've never really liked that most mecha designs cover up all the good stuff (i.e., the robotics inside a robot) with chunky armour, and find that Macross mechs seem more... plausible, mechanically speaking. You can see what's going on with the transformation, and sometimes get pleasant little peeks at the internal workings of the thing. That aesthetic in mind, I designed myself a happy little truck-fellow.That said, take a look and enjoy. Incidentally, if anyone would like to take a crack at coloring him, let me know. that is sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Nut Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 (edited) Very impressive pics. I'd love to see more Edited October 27, 2003 by Valkyrie Nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikiryou Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 (edited) I gotta say, I love your linework. It's cartoony, but the details are great. Makes me want to pick up my pencil and start drawing stuff again, though I suck at 'em. http://www.geocities.com/zenshinryouku/Untitled2.jpg Behold! Fugliness! And thanks to geocities' odd setup, we have to copy and paste the link into the address bar. =/ Edited October 27, 2003 by rikiryou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 nice job. great attention to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenScaryMonkeys Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 SilentRage - Nice work, I especially like the highly unconventional head. The feet have that really cool Zeta Quadruple Super Duper Gundam feel, a design I've always loved. Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Yeah, there is a degree of Anime Magic in the transformation (I think you'll get that with pretty much any line drawing) but the transformation is, for the most part, mechanically sound. The crux of the whole thing is in the torso area, which has to partially collapse, then swing back to get the hips / gas tanks into position. the shins fold back against the thighs, and the bed swings down over that. With the legs positioned as they are, they also provide a platform to tilt the bed for emptying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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