Kelmar Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hi, John Bear Ross refered me to this topic. I've sculpt a few anime style mechs last few years. Mostly for myself. Here are pictures of the one I made a couple years ago that I had a mold made and cast. http://www.dragondawn.com/kelvin/images/scifi/kelmar06.jpg http://www.dragondawn.com/kelvin/images/scifi/kelmar09.jpg http://www.dragondawn.com/kelvin/images/scifi/kelmar10.jpg http://www.dragondawn.com/kelvin/images/scifi/kelmar11.jpg http://www.dragondawn.com/kelvin/images/scifi/kelmar12.jpg http://www.dragondawn.com/kelvin/images/scifi/kelmar13.jpg Some people were interested but most of them got scared when I told them that it's in 40+ parts. I kind of put sculpting in the back burner for the time being, there were much interest in anime style mech in the mainstream. Anyway, let me know what you think of my work. Kelvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5angel Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Kelmar, I think I love you...if not love then lust strongly....Those things are freakin awesome and along the very lines I had in mind. I sent you an email... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelmar Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I tried replying to your email but it bounced. glad to hear someone is interested. I've just dug up some layout pics as well: http://www.dragondawn.com/kelvin/images/sc...o_layout_01.jpg http://www.dragondawn.com/kelvin/images/sc...o_layout_02.jpg Kelvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5angel Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 kelmar, email me at jabradley(nospam)@deloitte.com - take away the (no spam) obviously..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 OHHH HELL YEAH! Thats is freakin' outragous, man. Put me down for some parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5angel Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 hey KAMUT, I tried to send you that file to your yahooo account but that isn't working man, shoot me off an email with your work address, I think your going to want to see this video I have.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 Caught the video. Ahhh, friday nights! (just joking man) that's some pretty serious firepower, I'm assuming a minigun or one of the chin mounted guns on either a Cobra, Comanche or Apache? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5angel Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I have to assume an apache, they don't sound USMC to me. Has to be 20 mike mike too the way it cuts into the ground and tears those vehicles up. Tough to be in that spot that's for sure!!! The seond guy didn't even know what direction it was coming from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 The rounds probably hit the ground before he even heard it coming. Yeah, probably 20mm. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Porsenna Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hi guys, The Apache does not have a 20mm cannon. It only has a 30mm cannon. Damon, who was in the Army too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted January 15, 2004 Author Share Posted January 15, 2004 Good call Lars I'm still iffy iffy on what weapon it is exactly, but its definately a hitter. I'm not even sure if its even an Apache come to think of it, I thought the pilot's helmet controls the chin gun movements. when you see the camera move it seems kind of eratic, like its controls from a joystick or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5angel Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 the apropriate data may be on the screen itself but in my player it is blurry. I do know its a chopper, and my guess is it's an Apache, 20mm or not. I am surprised at the stability of the screen, it almost looks like they are stationary and grounded or something. My guess is they have to be relatively close since there is very little movement aside from the shifting of the camera and the sights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Porsenna Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 If you're talking about the footage they showed on the national news, it was more than likely an Apache: The size of the explosions was consistent with 30mm shells, the way the cannon tracked with the crosshairs (IHADS), plus IIRC this happened in the North which is a major area of Army operations. I don't think the Army has deployed any Cobras in the theatre. IIRC the Cobra uses a similar system where the cannon is slaved to the gunner's helmet, but is a mechanical connection rather than an electronic helmet reference system the Apache uses. Damon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted January 15, 2004 Author Share Posted January 15, 2004 Last I heard about the Cobras, the Military was getting rid of them (or rather selling them to the highest bidder). I think the Marines still use the Super Cobra, not sure. don't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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