120 replies to this topic

[CG Anastasius Focht]

Thats awesome allright, I wanted to build a full scale locust in the front yard years ago, i got spousal approval, but sadly the local council said nooooooooo.
I love it

[GreenHell]

how did you get the VT controller to work? I've heard of the ppjoy thing, but I can't find a connector to save my life!

[Hartsblade]

Looks great!! I'd love to know what hardware you are running and how you got the Steel battalion control working (are you running Windows 7?). Would you mind giving a ballpark figure on cost?

[CeeKay Boques]

TheBlade, on 21 December 2011 - 10:53 AM, said:

One word "AWESOME"

I thought it looked more like a Stormcrow/Ryoken

[MuffinTop]

They used to have a Battletech gaming console at Jillians and it doesn't even compare this. Wow! That is some great artwork, craftsmanship and dedication right there. Is that thing drivable yet ? j/k

[wasp1]

imrunning 3 computers on board an old dell os 98 for mech3/4 a modded xbox for sb and other games and my main unit is a self built dual dual quad 12g/4t. os/ windows 7 . 14.2 surround , total cost for the build was under 3g for ALL of it .. I KNOW HOW to shop LOL , and im a cheep ******* ! btw the mech is only one part of a much bigger gameroom build , and its a bushwacker varient unseen, wasp is only my screen name and mechs nickname , my current project is a fallout fan film > http://www.facebook....309376855759980 . give me a like if ya like !

Edited by wasp1, 21 December 2011 - 03:37 PM.

[Critical Rocket]

If you show us something bigger than that the internet will crash

Very cool piece of work, kind of thing you see made up for TV shows involving VR and the like.

[Karn Evil]

It has got to feel pretty good sitting in that chair when you're using your computer.

[Damion Wolf]

Wow.

[Kresten Youngblood]

Wow Now all the community needs to d is build our own and then we get the entire feel of the game. I started building mine and got a new mouse. Only 52 more years of of dads game fund to finish my pit.

[Draelren]

I'm at work so all images are blocked that you have here, I'll check it out when I get home. Look forward to it.

[PropWash]

I love this.

When I showed my wife, she immediately (and emphatically) said NO!

Maybe I could do something like this when I get rid of our Tesla cockpits

[Kharrn]

O..........M.............G !!!!!!!!!!!
That is one of the most amazing sim pits i have ever seen!
I really like the interior. It looks just like i would have imagined a real Mech pit.

Great work Wasp !



(Let's hope MWO will support TrackIR/Freetrack (ne discussion plz ))

[MuffinTop]

PropWash, on 23 December 2011 - 01:58 PM, said:

I love this.

When I showed my wife, she immediately (and emphatically) said NO!

Maybe I could do something like this when I get rid of our Tesla cockpits

Make a deal with her, and tell her its your "mancave" so to speak!

[ELHImp]

wasp1, on 20 December 2011 - 12:58 PM, said:

mech simpit (-elh wasp1 unseen)

F**k prejudices. Marry me!

[wasp1]

Btw , my wife was behind this project from the start ,when we bought the new shop 3yrs ago she thaught ,the fx shop needed a center piece , she also a hard core cosplayer so it was a great back drop LOL .. a few size ref pics

[Grotonomus]

You must have the best wife in the universe!!! Mine might commit me to a mental hospital if I started something like this
That is awesome my friend!!

[Canned_Dman]

Man, that is sweet! You need to get an ejection seat from an old fighter to make it complete!

[wasp1]

funny i was going to do the zero g seats , but got a good price on 2 gaming chairs wih sur sound built in .. and yes i do have a great wife , even tho she a Trekie !!!!! LOL JK

[KitLightning]

wasp1, on 20 December 2011 - 12:58 PM, said:

UrbanMech rise ... RISE!