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[Bishop Steiner]

Out of the 3, i like option 3 the best. I feel, even with the targeting setups, the pilot would prefer the higher "sensor mk 1" visibilty of that canopy. Plus ejection would seem a skosh safer.

I still prefer the "tall", frontal style of the original canopy and the Phoenix version tho.

[HanaYuriko]

Bishop Steiner, on 29 October 2012 - 04:48 AM, said:

Out of the 3, i like option 3 the best. I feel, even with the targeting setups, the pilot would prefer the higher "sensor mk 1" visibilty of that canopy. Plus ejection would seem a skosh safer.

I still prefer the "tall", frontal style of the original canopy and the Phoenix version tho.

I agree. The third one works better over all. Plus by moving the shoulder packs back, it gives the rear section more definition than just a flat area. When I angled the side torsos back, the AEGIS type mounts didn't fit properly from different perspective views.

Dropped the AWACs style dome and am trying out the Jagermech's antenna. Also started surface details.

[HanaYuriko]

Been picking at this off and on all day, and consulting with a few friends via IM.

This first image I continued with the surface details and started experimenting with a few objects. I wanted to break up the large, flat and blank armor plate on the torsos. But couldn't narrow down a design.

I also decided against the Jaegermech antennae. First of all this isn't supposed to be a Jegermech. Also the antenna is too close to the Defender's design.





I decided to drop the lower armor plates for a suggestion of heat exchangers. I also dropped the three squares that are present on the left and right torso section. The idea came from details on the Reseen Rifleman, but didn't seem to have any purpose here. Then I cut the corners off of the top of the shoulder mounts. I solved the "blank space" issue on the side torso armor by adding panel lines. Simple, but it works.

Lastly, I had a bit of inspiration and instead of the boomerang radar or the AWACS dome, I thought, "How about the Longbow?"

As in Apache Longbow.



The rear details were surprisingly simple. I wanted to reflect the relationship to my Warhammer (apart from its legs) so I copied a few details over. Like the lower vents, tow rings, and engine core covers.

Mounting the electronics gear gave me ideas for more detailing.



Now all that's left is the cockpit! I'm thinking of detailing the cockpit canopy in a fashion similar to a B-29 front.

Cockpit photos of world war two aircraft.

[Bishop Steiner]

HanaYuriko, on 29 October 2012 - 10:44 PM, said:

Been picking at this off and on all day, and consulting with a few friends via IM.

This first image I continued with the surface details and started experimenting with a few objects. I wanted to break up the large, flat and blank armor plate on the torsos. But couldn't narrow down a design.

I also decided against the Jaegermech antennae. First of all this isn't supposed to be a Jegermech. Also the antenna is too close to the Defender's design.





I decided to drop the lower armor plates for a suggestion of heat exchangers. I also dropped the three squares that are present on the left and right torso section. The idea came from details on the Reseen Rifleman, but didn't seem to have any purpose here. Then I cut the corners off of the top of the shoulder mounts. I solved the "blank space" issue on the side torso armor by adding panel lines. Simple, but it works.

Lastly, I had a bit of inspiration and instead of the boomerang radar or the AWACS dome, I thought, "How about the Longbow?"

As in Apache Longbow.



The rear details were surprisingly simple. I wanted to reflect the relationship to my Warhammer (apart from its legs) so I copied a few details over. Like the lower vents, tow rings, and engine core covers.

Mounting the electronics gear gave me ideas for more detailing.



Now all that's left is the cockpit! I'm thinking of detailing the cockpit canopy in a fashion similar to a B-29 front.

Cockpit photos of world war two aircraft.

AWESOME!!!!!!! I love that antenna compromise, and may well have to steal it!

[Greatsword]

I think the rifleman is my most fav mech...
Your doing some sweet work and are very talented. Good luck with your art.

[Adrienne Vorton]

great work so far...but i miss the twin AC style of the arms a bit...maybe for a varient?

anyway, looking forward for the next steps

Edited by Adrienne Vorton, 31 October 2012 - 03:20 AM.

[Sparks Murphey]

Adrienne Vorton, on 31 October 2012 - 03:19 AM, said:

great work so far...but i miss the twin AC style of the arms a bit...maybe for a varient?

anyway, looking forward for the next steps

Ironically, no canon variant of the Rifleman actually has twin ACs in the arms; most mount a single ballistic and sometimes a single large energy weapon in each arm, despite what the illustrations and models appear to show. It only has that appearance because it's a clone of the Defender AA destroid from Macross.

Looking forward to seeing how you tackle the cockpit!

[William Chase Davion]

Looks great so far. The longbow radar looks good on it.

[HanaYuriko]

Bishop Steiner, on 30 October 2012 - 07:16 AM, said:

AWESOME!!!!!!! I love that antenna compromise, and may well have to steal it!

Ha! Go for it.

Greatsword, on 30 October 2012 - 03:08 PM, said:

I think the rifleman is my most fav mech...
Your doing some sweet work and are very talented. Good luck with your art.

Thanks!

Adrienne Vorton, on 31 October 2012 - 03:19 AM, said:

great work so far...but i miss the twin AC style of the arms a bit...maybe for a varient?

anyway, looking forward for the next steps

I don't know of any version with four ballistic weapons. Usually a single autocannon and an energy weapon paired in each arm.

Sparks Murphey, on 31 October 2012 - 04:21 AM, said:

Ironically, no canon variant of the Rifleman actually has twin ACs in the arms; most mount a single ballistic and sometimes a single large energy weapon in each arm, despite what the illustrations and models appear to show. It only has that appearance because it's a clone of the Defender AA destroid from Macross.

Looking forward to seeing how you tackle the cockpit!

Then wait no longer!

William Chase Davion, on 31 October 2012 - 08:51 AM, said:

Looks great so far. The longbow radar looks good on it.

I wasn't sure at first, but all of the other options, including not having something back there, just didn't seem to fit.

And here it is, the finished model (I hope!).



Now lets put it all together.

Edited by HanaYuriko, 01 November 2012 - 07:20 AM.

[Sean Lang]

Great job Hana!

[RotS Targe]

love it!

[SonOfAgony]

So many images I remember from Robotech.
ah... Robotech.

mmmm...

[HanaYuriko]

I didn't like a little part on the canopy, so I altered it slightly. Also I did a render with both Warhammer and Rifleman.

[Joe Davion 86]

I'd Love to see the RFL with its weapons up like its tracking something...they both look great!

[JorDash]

Would love to see these in the game

[HanaYuriko]

Joe Davion 86, on 01 November 2012 - 11:14 PM, said:

I'd Love to see the RFL with its weapons up like its tracking something...they both look great!

[Adrienne Vorton]

yep...great work^^ i´d drive it (well, with some dark wood camo^^)

[Steinar Bergstol]

Very well done indeed. If there's anything I'd want to see changed in that mech it's giving a cockpit in front of the torso rather than on top, the way the original had, but frankly your type of cockpit makes far more logical sense for an anti-aircraft mech which would benefit from having a clear view up into the sky where a lot of its targets would be.

Edited by Steinar Bergstol, 02 November 2012 - 03:14 PM.

[Marev Kilmer]

Amazing work Hana! I would love to pilot your Rifleman!

[Telecleez]

they look nice and they are far enough from the unseen that (Dis)Harmony Gold cant say a damn thing good job