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Collab w/ :iconltla9000311: Going back to 2011! :ashamed:
3D Sketchup model by him + my Photoshop retouch.

Originally inspired by the Methane Wanzer from Front Mission 3: [link]

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Bipedal Mech converted from M16 AA Halftrack. Grenade launchers mounted onto old front wheel rotors + 4 x .50cal MGs. Engine is pre-mounted in the leg assembly-conversion kit, underneath the chassis for better balance and lower center of gravity. Old engine compartment used primarily for storage. Most arduous aspect of the conversion process is actually remounting the Machine gun turret to the vehicle's center, but this adjustment is necessary for maintaining balance and stability.

The M16 convert was originally intended as stopgap for providing mobile AA support for fast moving mech formations. The economical walking kit was designed for expedient conversion of all M3-based halftracks in the field. Steadily growing Allied air superiority throughout WWII lessened the need for such a vehicle, and the M16 was more often drafted into use as an assault weapon used against enemy infantry.

Other versions of the M3 Halftrack convert are ideal for mech support, with all the versatility of the original M3, plus the added mobility of a bipedal walking rig:

-Personnel carrier
-Assault gun platform
-AT gun platform
-Supply vehicle
-Ambulance

Most notable, however, is the Mech hand weapon support vehicle, which can saunter up to an Anthro mech and facilitate the exchange of hand equipped weapons mid-battle, completely altering the combat capabilities of the heavy hitters when a change of tactics is needed most.
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*Dru-Zod Jan 28, 2013
I love the grenade launchers. They are a nice touch.
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~NOMANSNODEAD Jan 26, 2013  Student General Artist
Nice conversion!
That's cool to put the legs at the center, though it might be a little unbalanced but that's ok, i think because it's an AA that not built to run with speed. And somehow, i like it this way :-)
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*Rob-Cavanna Jan 27, 2013
Thanks, man!
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~flaketom Jan 23, 2013
Holy shit! Really great color job (and whatever else) you did on this one! Really love it!
Especially dig the mortar gun shields! Love the form and the platforms to access them! Amazing!
Oh and sorry I don't come to reply to your emails, hate it when that happens, but I am drowning in work right now. Will see I'll manage later!
Cheers
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*Rob-Cavanna Jan 23, 2013
:laughing: I was hoping for that reaction from you. Glad to hear it. Had some time on Saturday, so I finally sat down determined to wrap it up. There were things I wanted to tweak, but decided to forget it, stop fussing so damn much, and just finish something for once.

Much credit goes to Todd for the modeling. Stuff like the platforms was his idea. Thinking of doing a step by step tutorial to show the collab process. So folks can see who did what.
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~Wastelander7 Jan 22, 2013
Very nice. Looks like it would be a good light fire support vehicle for infantry advances too.

My only thought for improvement is that it might be a bit front heavy with the engine in the front and the flat bed in back. Maybe add an armoured fuel tank at the back for balance? Just a thought. (then again I can't see the underbelly so it may be properly balanced already)

But, it's a great render and touchup anyway. :D
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*Rob-Cavanna Jan 22, 2013
You had the right thought about it being front heavy. Check out the description. Engine has been moved as part of conversion.
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~Wastelander7 Jan 23, 2013
Ah so! Sorry bout that chief!
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*Rob-Cavanna Jan 23, 2013
NP. :D

In Todd's original model, the hood was flipped open, showing the ammo storage, and revealing the missing engine.
Thinking of showing it in a step by step tutorial thing. "Anatomy of a Collab".
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~Wastelander7 Jan 24, 2013
/THAT/ would be very cool!
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