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Here is the completed version of the 3D model and scene I've been working on for the past few weeks. It's been very interesting exploring the Mental Ray renderer and the new Arch & Design material type. 3ds Max and Photoshop are a potent combination. I look forward to using them in this way more often in the future.

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:iconukitakumuki:
I am in love with the 'shorty' mg you have here man. Absolutely wicked.
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*MikeDoscher Mar 22, 2011  Professional General Artist
Thanks, man. Sometime I want to revise that forward grip though- the mount seems like it would be weak, and it lacks the ability to adjust it.
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:iconukitakumuki:
Personally, I think it looks just perfect the way it is. It looks like it was intended as a carrying handle and that is why its fixed alignment along the weapon axis. The fact the pilot is the finesse to use it against operating procedure(as a support grip) makes him seem all the more sophisticated. That's how I read it, and what got me in love with the thing, anyway.

Also, since we were on the topic of robustness...Thought I'd throw out an idea for your consideration... I felt that the two man-sized handles on the magazine would benefit by being replaced with a canvas strap instead, or basically something that won't look like it would bend or snap given the size of the Siege Mech's fingers. With the strap, it could not only be carried by both infantry and mecha, afford some dynamic flapping(hah) and I think it would not only solve the robustness issue but also afford an aesthetically pleasing, practical twist to the functionality as well. Oh and it can collapse neatly into a mecha magazine pouch if needed or just allow more grip friction with the metal fingers. Seemed well within the dieselpunkish/WW2 art direction too, for me anyway.

Just my 2 cents :) Hope all is well with you my friend!
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*MikeDoscher Mar 22, 2011  Professional General Artist
The things I want to revise are pretty minor. It's just that the where the front handle mates to the receiver is something I would do a little differently, now. :) Instead of those two bands that attach the handle, I think I'd just have a short section of heavy tubing welded to a pair of tabs that extend from the receiver. I'd socket the carry handle into that, and weld a reinforcing rib onto the carry handle. I'm glad you like the shape, I'm pretty pleased with it overall, and I agree that it lends itself to expressive poses. It's just that joint that never pleased me.

I think you're absolutely right about that strap. It's amazing what I miss on the first pass! :) I'm tempted to fit it with an oversized version of the MG13 dual drum magazine as well: [link]

I appreciate the thoughts, especially from an artist of your caliber. Thank you, and I hope all is well with you also. :)
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:iconukitakumuki:
Dual drums are ALWAYS awesome. :D Thanks for sharing your cool work again.
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:iconfreddotron:
Nice this mech is one of my favorites here on deviantart i like the little chest guns.
good work!
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:iconthuook:
Interesting concept! I love it!
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:icontomanymonster:
my jaw hit the floor ,supercool
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:icondaquan:
Very nice, reminds me of the mechs from MGS. I do like mecha/sci-fi, great piece. Great lighting and the textures on the machine really kick ass bro.
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