I have always wondered what a more contemporary version of the Timerwolf/Madcat would
look like. I decided to use my old plain white Madcat as a base and detail the Mech to a
more ‘tank-like’ look. I severely battle damaged one leg and arm to expose the inner
componentry with some of the innards sticking out. I replaced the plastic weapon barrels
with metal rods. Most of the energy weapons were replaced with artillery/AAA
style weaponry to give it a contemporary look. Most of the surfaces are repanelled
and redetailed with millions of tiny little bits. The colour hints to a semi-desert
battlefield camouflage with a lot of dust and caked mud.
After a few months this is the result.
Superb work. I love the way that the menace of the Timber Wolf is still preserved.
Cheers
Mike
I’m not in to building Battlemechs, but always appreciate when someone builds a kit that look as realistic as yours does! It looks as tho it could easily be a part of a SFX houses shelf for an upcoming movie. I especially like the subdued colors. Is that a solid resin kit, BTW?
Beautiful work. [bow]
Many thanks for the kind replies.
This was a plastic toy with a metal chassis. I never liked the boring look of it
(smooth white plastic panels with little to no detail) but I wanted a Madcat plenty bad.
Hence I sanded it smooth and completely repanelled and redetailed it.
Ah yes. Very nice. All the little greeblies really improve the appearance, particularly the rows of rivets.
I also like the hanging bits, like the power cables and such. Gives it a sense of size and mass.
My only suggestion would be to use more light when photographing it. [:D]
Thanks you for sharing it - JC