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Title: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Predatorpt on June 30, 2015, 03:31:30 AM
Saw this posted on a Dust group. Talk about a scratchbuild project... lol

(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/509c281de4b0cd18c7335aab/t/55877513e4b062bc4c650b81/1434940696484/?format=750w)

It walks, fires...it's just marvelous  :o

To see it in action:

https://youtu.be/kOADZips97I
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on June 30, 2015, 03:58:51 AM
Mad as a loon!
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 30, 2015, 05:36:55 AM
Well, that's different  lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Andym on June 30, 2015, 07:14:39 AM
I love how this hobby brings out the madness in people! lol

Cool! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Grimmnar on June 30, 2015, 07:36:06 AM
Yep, its official..AWESOME!
At first i thought it was one of those giant Easter eggs you can buy in the store and just had stuff added to it. Thinking "hey, i got one of those sitting right here on the floor of my hobby room."
Once i saw i was wrong, and it was entirely 3D printed and has moving parts i realized just how that is such on a level that i dont know i can every comprehend on my own.. :-)

Grimm
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Dr. Zombie on June 30, 2015, 08:03:03 AM
This is awesome.
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Germy on June 30, 2015, 08:14:44 AM
That is just superb  8)
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: tomrommel1 on June 30, 2015, 09:46:10 AM
awesome
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Constable Bertrand on June 30, 2015, 10:41:04 AM
Oh my...  8)  8)  8)  8)

Pitty you can still see the 3d printing lines...  :?
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Wachaza on June 30, 2015, 02:39:49 PM
That's insane. How much is it?
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Predatorpt on June 30, 2015, 04:49:30 PM
That's insane. How much is it?

As far as I can see in the site, there's isn't a set price, at least for now.
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Westfalia Chris on June 30, 2015, 05:09:55 PM
As far as I can see in the site, there's isn't a set price, at least for now.

Although I do love his statement of increasing the price of each subsequent piece by 2% to "preserve the previous buyers' investment" and to maintain his artistic integrity. :D

Still, this is a remarkable piece - the moving guns are absolutely adorable, and I am fascinated by the engineering skill that went into the concept and design. Not 100% sure if it convinces me as a 3W1 period piece, but overall, I find it hard to find fault with it.

I'd love to see it irritate a cat, mind. lol
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 30, 2015, 06:07:23 PM
I'd love to see it irritate a cat, mind. lol

 lol lol
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: janner on July 01, 2015, 06:13:31 AM
Coolio  ;D
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: 6milPhil on July 07, 2015, 01:15:56 PM
He missed a trick not building a hoover into it...
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Daeothar on July 07, 2015, 02:16:40 PM
Wow, what an absolutely awesome monster!

A gigantic, walking, cannon-toting surprise-egg. And the suprise is an even bigger cannon! I mean; what's not to love about that? :D
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: YPU on July 08, 2015, 06:30:51 PM
I can't find if this guy did anything small before this. I mean did he just dive in for a few years and end up with this? That's insane focus and dedication.
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Captain Darling on July 09, 2015, 11:43:40 PM
Great creativity here, I like it and appreciate what has been put into this.

I am amazed at how 3D printing is coming along its not perfect yet but eventually it will be the gamers best friend as we will be able to design and build our own figures and accessories... :)
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Elbows on July 12, 2015, 01:12:23 AM
Very cool...a few of the design choices bug me, but it's a ridiculously silly and cool personal project.  Very neat. 
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: RAD on July 14, 2015, 08:15:57 PM
Another link to the beast here: http://toyland.gizmodo.com/the-only-way-to-describe-this-3d-printed-mechanized-tan-1715365079

 The sculptor's site announces the price at 6.000 usd and also projects for smaller (more affordable!) projects.
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Steam Flunky on August 17, 2015, 06:50:41 PM
This is as mad as a barrel full of monkeys up a tree without a paddle!!!
eeerrrrr....where can i get one?
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: Predatorpt on October 20, 2016, 02:45:59 AM
It's been a while...but the creator is back and has been interviewed by Adam Savage (of Mythbusters fame):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPifX92BeGU&feature=youtu.be

Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: janner on October 20, 2016, 10:26:59 AM
He missed a trick not building a hoover into it...

Don't you not realise that it was the Romans giving Boudicca a hoover for her birthday that set off the whole rebellion!
Title: Re: His Majesty's Colossus "Boudicca" - insane scratchbuilt mech
Post by: YPU on October 20, 2016, 11:26:24 PM
It's been a while...but the creator is back and has been interviewed by Adam Savage (of Mythbusters fame):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPifX92BeGU&feature=youtu.be



For those who are not inclined to watch the video, Kickstarter for one of these models next month.  :D