The FORTITUDE Class Assault Mech, my finest lego creation so far and my favorite to date!
This is Group 1, round 1, and the category is simply mechs.
and <ahref=http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/5756> Roflcopter </a>
is my opponent
About this creation
Time for some military talk!
The medium weight mech of the Dawn Forge. This walker is larger and packs more of a punch than the Unity or Ignition mechs, but falls short of the immense firepower of the Schism or Ascension classes. The mech can often be found doing anything from scouting to convoy escorting to front line attacks to ambassadorial transportation.
The mech features an array of weapons to demolish any target, vehicles or troops.
Here is the triple barreled Gatling gun. It has a side shield for protection of its fragile systems. The only way to exploit its weakness is to attack it from the front, looking up the barrel.
A large intake grille dominates the front of the mech's chassis.
A lighter view of the hip area.
Heavy and large feet makes the mech stable and able to crush light vehicles or infantry.
Top view of the mech's cockpit displaying its heavy, thick armor. The 7 inches of Ceramic Polymer is backed by a titanium alloy armor plating. This truly is a heavy and sturdy mech; once I tipped it over onto a small truck I made. The mech stayed intact but the truck's pieces remain scattered several feet from the site of the crash.
the back of the mech sports two large radiator cones for increased cooling system effectiveness. Filtered vents in the rear keep this mech's cabin from getting too hot for the pilot(s).
Large rail gun is made in the new MAG-DRIVER technology. This one fires at a velocity equal to 40 Mega Joules and can do a maximum of 60 Rounds per Minute. At such a speed, the shell can fire directly THROUGH a modern day tank.
Another back view reveals the ladder that leads to an entrance hatch below the cabin. This is the primary method of entry for the pilot.
Yet another view detailing the ladder in all its glory and the hatch that it leads to.
Two photos of the mechs legs from the back. Nice detail and slopes. Prongs extending from the sides and rear help stabilize it on rougher terrain.
Gatling gun again. With back view.
The small window. The window also features an "Airlock" technology which in an emergency can close a series of doors behind the window that will block all entry through it. The window is a nice luxury for the FORTITUDE pilots, but they can also view using displays from cameras and sensors outside the mech.
The two 30mm automatic cannons. These are updated versions of the outdated A-10 Warthog's cannon. There is also a rapid firing machine gun in between the two other cannons for anti-infantry use only.
Below is a sensor pod with laser rangfinder. This is the primary sensor system.
Enough of the military talk. Time for the cockpit shots!
Leather seats and...
Yes, dual cupholders.
The spacious cabin can hold another person or two. It is the most spacious one in the Forge I believe. It can be used as a transport for VIPs because of its armor and luxurious cabin.
Opened hatch to show the ladder down.
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Yes, there you have it. Me over doing it for the first round of MOColympics. My opponent even forfeited, lol. Well, I tried really hard anyway and I think I did very well.
EDIT- I have a new opponent! Roflcopter! I hope he presents a challenge, but I still have my bets on this mech.
This is a showcase of my new found skills in lego mechs and also my new sorted boxes.
This was completed in about 20 hours, more than half of which were spent studying Brian Kescenovitz's mechs. (and half of that was spent drooling at them) Thank you for the inspiration and ideas!
This MOC has been my second reaching both the top of the most popular this week list and most discussed listings. Thank you everyone!
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March 18, 2011 |
wow! I know that we do not berly sell items here but I would proubly buy it for your price. PS yes I know my spelling is not the best,lego master |
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June 10, 2010 |
love the feet!!!! |
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February 1, 2010 |
You have quite an admirable building style. 5/5 Thanks for commenting on my ATAM. |
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January 6, 2010 |
I love the mech, all i have to say is that velocity is not measured in joules.... |
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December 17, 2009 |
great but,, you shure the magdriver shell wont just burn up because of friction? |
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December 5, 2009 |
Awesome! May not look like much at first but it has really good detail, though the cocpit needs some more of it. |
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October 29, 2009 |
Well Gus, I finally got around to comment on your Super SWEET mech. 5/5 all the way ,I love it...Oh and here is another smilly. Are you at 1000? |
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October 23, 2009 |
Excellent Mech, Love the interior design, great work man!!! |
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October 22, 2009 |
Hey, this is for you, lol, the 100th comment, now you've got 100 i like it's and the most popular moc on moc oympics! Great work! amazing design, looks amazing |
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October 10, 2009 |
Very nice! This fits the Dawn Forge theme perfectly! I think you choose a good size too; it looks like a mech comparable in size to the IGNITION class, but much more armored. Awesome job! |
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September 20, 2009 |
This is so amazing! I love this, this is one of the best out there. I think I might go build some mechs. Well, after I finish my homework. :0 |
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August 29, 2009 |
Quoting + {Delta}138_Zam +
2 things. 1:THAT IS AWESOME! 2:GO CUPHOLDERS!
thank you! AOC, Army of the Cupholders, how does that sound? |
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August 29, 2009 |
2 things. 1:THAT IS AWESOME! 2:GO CUPHOLDERS! |
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August 29, 2009 |
Somehow I thought I commented on this already. Nevertheless, great job. I think this was the best mech of round 1. Good thing too because ROTFcopter really had a nice one as well. |
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August 28, 2009 |
hey gus can you check out my 3 new mocs, they some of em are quite good |
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August 28, 2009 |
I keep coming back! This thing is awesome. Excellent use of bley and tan elements to achieve an overall color scheme. Very well constructed. Good luck in later rounds! |
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August 27, 2009 |
really cool gus! i thikn i might have commented before, but i also wanted to congratuate you on being fist on the homepage! i'll be posting a mecha after this round so be sure to check it out! ~mudd |
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August 26, 2009 |
Very nice! |
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August 26, 2009 |
Thank you everyone for the great comments, especially Andreas Hottler who I didn't expect to come back to MP for a bit, much less to comment on my stuff! Thank you to everyone though! I love the comments I've been getting! I promise ya'll a great new one! one even better! |
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August 26, 2009 |
this is very cool! |
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August 26, 2009 |
ooohh, ahhh, uh huh uh huh, good, nice, nice, check check, oooh legs feet, check check, um.. really nice work and design here!, wait you need just a few more do-dads and control thingies next to the pilot, and fine fine job! |
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August 25, 2009 |
I know this isn't my group, but I had to chime in on this one...very nice! Really has the DF heavy plating look to it, and I love the shape of the head element. |
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August 25, 2009 |
Gee, that´s a very nice thing you have there. Brilliant! Love all the details and you work in the cockpit! |
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August 25, 2009 |
That is absolutely outstanding. Great work here, Gus. The only bit I don't like is the cockpit... I dunno, it just seems a bit odd, maybe some more controls here and there in it. But otherwise, this is amazing! 10/5 stars :D |
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August 25, 2009 |
awesome amazing mech and i like the cup holders |
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August 25, 2009 |
Well, my vote doesn’t matter now, but I just wanted to weigh in and say what an awesome job you did here. Great shapes, nice details, and you nailed the heavily armored look. A wonderful addition to the DF…great work, Gus! |
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August 25, 2009 |
nice work, the feet are very stylish, check out my mocs please! |
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August 24, 2009 |
Well, put me in a dress and call my Sally - this is a nicely designed mech - you have my vote, and welcome to round 2! Lee. |
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August 24, 2009 |
Quoting Chris Phipson
Both entries were really good. In the end, my vote goes to you! Maybe it was the cupholders that did it for me... you can never have enough cup holders. Good luck with the other judges! ~ Chris.
Thank you Mr. Phipson! |
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August 23, 2009 |
sweet nice |
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August 23, 2009 |
Both entries were really good. In the end, my vote goes to you! Maybe it was the cupholders that did it for me... you can never have enough cup holders. Good luck with the other judges! ~ Chris. |
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August 22, 2009 |
Awesome!Very authentic and I like the inside! |
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August 21, 2009 |
Quoting Jon cerdeira
That is awesome it's so detailed and has a nice
structure I LOVE the machine gun on the side
it's amazeingly detail.If you can could you put up instructions for this I would love to build this and I'm sure other people would love to know how to build this to.
Glad you like it! I might not get full instructions up, but I might post some pics of the legs apart and the cabin to show how it all fits together. that'll help right? |
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August 21, 2009 |
That is awesome it's so detailed and has a nice
structure I LOVE the machine gun on the side
it's amazeingly detail.If you can could you put up instructions for this I would love to build this and I'm sure other people would love to know how to build this to. |
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August 21, 2009 |
Quoting Nathan Jacobson
Cool mech, nice cupholders. Has Fero even done his?
he didn't, i have Roflcopter as my competitor now |
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August 21, 2009 |
Quoting Erik Lars
This is the best mech I've ever seen.I wish I could build like you.
Thank you! I just recommend that you keep practicing and looking at technique ideas from the masters. |
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August 21, 2009 |
Oh! The tan and grey actually go quite well.... |
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August 21, 2009 |
Quoting John Moffat
What, my thumb? I'm good at that.
no, the DF details |
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August 21, 2009 |
What, my thumb? I'm good at that. |
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August 21, 2009 |
Quoting John Moffat
This thing has everything DF. Total bley, great placing of the highlights, a female pilot. And then you add the cup-holders. One would be awesome, but TWO?
you nailed it |
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Dave Sterling August 20, 2009 |
Wow. You are certainly an excellent mech builder. I like the color scheme and overall design of this mech. You have also managed to get a lot of detail into a smaller design. Great work and good luck! |
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August 20, 2009 |
This thing has everything DF. Total bley, great placing of the highlights, a female pilot. And then you add the cup-holders. One would be awesome, but TWO? |
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August 20, 2009 |
Quoting Yuri Fassio
Excellent tan lining, I think it's a first for Dawn Forge. Awesome "head"! (it looks much D.A.) and very good interior.
Thank you! Its actually a second for DF. The SCHISM (which this was inspired by most) has tan I believe. and by DA do you mean Dark Augusto? if so, I have no influence from that theme. This is fully Dawn Forge and my own style. |
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August 20, 2009 |
Quoting danny morgan
Nice! am I right in thinking that Brian's FOUNDATION class mech inspired you to make this? The body shape looks similar and the feet look like the ones used on the ICON class command mech (also by Brian). Anyway, keep up the good work :)
The feet were my own design, but yes, they to look like the Icon, but this was more inspired by the Schism and other mechs. While I enjoy the Foundation, I had this idea in mind since before it was posted. Its all DF though. |
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August 20, 2009 |
Quoting James Theodore
Nice... a thing as big as that has loads of potential, if you cant shoot your enemies, you might as well crush them... can you see this MOC: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/128656
lol, this thing can sit on them too apparently! |
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August 20, 2009 |
thank you so much! everyone! |
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August 20, 2009 |
Quoting Lee Jones
Don't forget to put a link to your opponent's home page even if he/she hasn't posted yet. Lee.
Sorry, but it seems my opponent keeps changing. ;) |
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August 20, 2009 |
Nice Well armored and armed Perfect |
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August 20, 2009 |
man, i wish i could build this good. the is great. |
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August 20, 2009 |
Nice... a thing as big as that has loads of potential, if you cant shoot your enemies, you might as well crush them... can you see this MOC: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/128656 |
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August 20, 2009 |
REALLY awsome! |
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August 20, 2009 |
Super entry. I love the tan colour accents. I could tell it was Dawn Forge just from the thumbnail, so well done on that too. Good luck. |
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Don't forget to put a link to your opponent's home page even if he/she hasn't posted yet. Lee. |
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August 20, 2009 |
Nice shape! What I like most about this MOC are all the little details you included here and there. Among my favourites are the entrance hatch, and the gatling gun shield. I wonder why you don't see more ingenious ideas like that! :) |
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August 20, 2009 |
lol cupholders! |
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August 20, 2009 |
Nice! am I right in thinking that Brian's FOUNDATION class mech inspired you to make this? The body shape looks similar and the feet look like the ones used on the ICON class command mech (also by Brian). Anyway, keep up the good work :) |
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August 19, 2009 |
Lovely. |
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August 19, 2009 |
wow! its cool how its got that little cockpit in it! |
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August 19, 2009 |
i think ive lost i haven't even started yet lol. |
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August 19, 2009 |
That is one cool mech! It simply astonished me! Keep it up! |
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August 19, 2009 |
Nice color combo! |
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August 19, 2009 |
Awesome! Great design! Love the cup holders! |
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August 19, 2009 |
AWESOMENESS!!!!! THIS IS EXELENT!!! good work again, powns everything!!!!! equal to dali zheng and andreas hotler's standerds. |
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August 19, 2009 |
CUP HOLDERS!yay!bout itme mechas got some of those,good work gus |
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August 19, 2009 |
Excellent tan lining, I think it's a first for Dawn Forge. Awesome "head"! (it looks much D.A.) and very good interior. |
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August 19, 2009 |
The body shape and weapons are excellent -- with those two cones on the back the body almost looks like a spaceship! Nice work. |
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August 19, 2009 |
Nicely done, I like its massive look and cockpit, great job, I never made a mech myself but I should try, if the theme is mech in the next round I must be able to present something decent |
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August 19, 2009 |
hell yeah! very nice mech! |
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August 19, 2009 |
Ugg! My other comment didn't get posted. Any way, very nice mech. I hope to see you in round two. 8^) |
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Nathan Jacobson August 18, 2009 |
Cool mech, nice cupholders. Has Fero even done his? |
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August 18, 2009 |
Man these MOColympics seem to be very fun, too bad I didn't enter. Any who, this is great it have very nice detail and SNOT work with the legs, very impressive! |
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August 18, 2009 |
I have a new competitor! He will be building his soon! |
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August 18, 2009 |
Nice work! The cupholders are a great touch. |
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August 18, 2009 |
Sweet Mech! Good luck in round 2!!! |
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August 18, 2009 |
I like how your description seems very professional, it seems like an actual review the military would use to introduce new tech. nice design too, my favorite part was the cup holders... |
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August 18, 2009 |
oh yeah, the cupholders really did it for me just now. nice mech! |
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August 18, 2009 |
This is awesome, man! One of the more original designs on here. I really like the look of the head and especially the legs. Thanks for the kind comment, too:) |
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August 18, 2009 |
Quoting Lt. John Harland
awesome mech by far better than feros i hope you get to round 2 and Screaming Eagles will be coming out friday of next week
Cool! can't wait! |
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August 18, 2009 |
awesome mech by far better than feros i hope you get to round 2 and Screaming Eagles will be coming out friday of next week |
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August 18, 2009 |
Quoting Luke Chapman
That's a Mech to be proud of (as you evidently are, lol). My favourite part is the angled plates above the cockpit, be awesome if you could recreate that part studlessly. I don't usually go for studlessness, that much, but DF's different. Gonna take some beating. Good luck!
I know, I tried hard but couldn't. I had also completely run out of plates once i got to the top. Well thank you! |
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August 18, 2009 |
That's a Mech to be proud of (as you evidently are, lol). My favourite part is the angled plates above the cockpit, be awesome if you could recreate that part studlessly. I don't usually go for studlessness, that much, but DF's different. Gonna take some beating. Good luck! |
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August 18, 2009 |
Quoting Zackhariah Macasaet
super cool!
woah! I got your comment! SWEET! Thank you! |
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August 18, 2009 |
wow awesome!!! could you comment on my ARC-170 version 2 |
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August 18, 2009 |
super cool! |
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August 18, 2009 |
Niiiice! I like the articulation and the details. The pilot is neat. A sure win! |
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August 18, 2009 |
Fantastic work, see you in round 2. -Dylan |
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August 18, 2009 |
nice! |
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August 18, 2009 |
Way to build an awesome entry even though your opponent dropped out! |
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August 18, 2009 |
wow! this GREAT! i hope your in group one. brian K is a judge there. h'll really like this dawn forge idea. |
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August 18, 2009 |
Epic win. What are the chances we post the best thing either of us have built yet within days of each other? |
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August 18, 2009 |
Epic win. What are the chances we post the best thing either of us have built yet within days of each other? |
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August 18, 2009 |
I like it! |
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August 18, 2009 |
Certainly looks like your best, yes. Much better than quite a few others I've seen around the net. |
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August 18, 2009 |
nice! i love it! i love it! i love it! lol you have realy proven yourself worthy with this mech! 5/5! nice roomy interior! iam routing for you! ^_^ |
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August 18, 2009 |
Cool mech! I like it a lot. |
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