Hero Factory 2.0 — District 9 Prawn Mech, non-TF, MOC Options

[@l3x]

This is a creation based on the prawn mech suit from District 9. I've wanted to have this design in plastic form since I first saw the film in theaters, and with these Hero Factory 2.0 parts I think I've built a suitable substitute. I was able to achieve the thick, bulky look by using two torso pieces, thus giving myself double the attachment points. Comments and crits welcome.

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HF_PrawnMech - a set on Flickr

[Ran Yakumo]

That's a pretty cool MOC - and judging by pics of the actual mech, pretty close to the actual design, too.

What I'm not fond of though is the decision to place the armour on the lower legs facing backwards as opposed to forwards, but I suppose that's for the sake of poseability?

Speaking of which, it certainly looks like it's able to be put in a wide variety of positions and remain stable, so kudos for that.

Anyways, I'd also put some armour on the upper arms - they look awful bare when compared to the overall product.

Otherwise I really dig this, especially how you used various HF 2.0 limbs to create a torso for it.

This post has been edited by Eridan Ampora: Mar 23 2011, 05:22 AM

[Confuzor]

Looks kinda cool, but I'm losing some of the design in the greyness of it all.