What is Man-at-arms building?

**Blade** · June 21, 2018, 06:01pm

This has become a fun thread to follow.

**manowar** · June 27, 2018, 12:00am

Poor Man-at-arms, doesn't get to take a break.

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**Blade** · June 28, 2018, 01:47pm

I can't help but wonder if this Attak Trak will be based completely off the 80's toy version, OR will it be based off the Monogram model version, OR will it be a mixture of both??

**manowar** · June 28, 2018, 01:57pm

I do have both available for reference. I would say 90% original toy, with a little influence from the monogram kit. The monogram kit has some cool details, but the 80's toy is what I wanted to recreate. If you're curious as to what Man-at-arms is holding, all you need to do is look at the original sticker sheet

I will add, I did take some influence from the Rudy Obrero box art for something. Its definitely not a matter of enlarging the 80's toy, but maintaining the overall shape and proportions, increasing the level of detail, and adding some additional details.

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**manowar** · June 29, 2018, 12:34am

Something else Duncan has, I wish the pictures were a little better.

**Blade** · July 1, 2018, 10:53pm

Originally Posted by manowar

Something else Duncan has, I wish the pictures were a little better. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fe101a8906.jpg

Buckle up for safety.

**motogp_fanatic** · July 1, 2018, 10:57pm

Originally Posted by manowar

Something else Duncan has, I wish the pictures were a little better. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fe101a8906.jpg

This will be awesome, so excited for the finished project.☺

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**manowar** · July 2, 2018, 01:17am

Wouldn't want to accidentally fall off with those tracks flipping around

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**manowar** · July 7, 2018, 01:29am

Parts is parts.....

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**vanalon** · July 7, 2018, 04:26am

Interesting this last piece… it's different from the vintage version!

**manowar** · July 7, 2018, 06:49am

This is what it supposed to be modeled from.

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**vanalon** · July 7, 2018, 07:41am

Oh, sure!!! In the back!
I don't recognize it because my old Attak Trak doesn't have all the stickers!!!
I confused it with the top sticker, the one with ax and spear!

**manowar** · July 7, 2018, 10:37am

I have that sticker modeled too. The only issue I had with that piece was the original art was a bit amorphous and hard to distinguish exactly what was going on with the demon head in the top center. I had to take some liberties with the art, but the ax and spear came out pretty good.

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**smaug** · July 9, 2018, 02:10am

DAMN, this gets more and more impressive as it goes along..!

**manowar** · July 24, 2018, 02:03pm

Looking for input, I added a detail that wasn't on the original toy, I did take a detail from the Castle Greyskull weapons rack. Does this look out of place?pistol.jpg attack detail.png

**Thrillhouse** · July 24, 2018, 09:42pm

Originally Posted by manowar

Looking for input, I added a detail that wasn't on the original toy, I did take a detail from the Castle Greyskull weapons rack. Does this look out of place?pistol.jpg attack detail.png

I think so. Looks odd in that spot with 2 of them. But love the idea. I'd go one in easy reach of the drivers right hand. Either on the inside of his right leg or behind him to grap at a moments notice. Depends on your Attak Traks shape i guess.

**Neo** · July 25, 2018, 03:28am

Can't wait to see more of this.

**manowar** · July 25, 2018, 03:50am

Originally Posted by Thrillhouse

I think so. Looks odd in that spot with 2 of them. But love the idea. I'd go one in easy reach of the drivers right hand. Either on the inside of his right leg or behind him to grap at a moments notice. Depends on your Attak Traks shape i guess.

Its easy to change. That spot looked bare, trying to brainstorm what I could add in that area to give it some character. Any ideas or suggestions, like gauges, panels, devices that would work that I could add to that area?

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**oICEMANo** · July 25, 2018, 10:34am

WOW!! Gotta keep an eye on this! Looking good so far!

**Thrillhouse** · July 26, 2018, 05:52pm

Originally Posted by manowar

Its easy to change. That spot looked bare, trying to brainstorm what I could add in that area to give it some character. Any ideas or suggestions, like gauges, panels, devices that would work that I could add to that area?

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Dont have a toy near me atm. Was originally thinking gauges like yourself, but by memory, isn't that panel a little far for the driver to reach?

Maybe some viewscreens showing left, right and rear views or sonar or gps. Something to look at but doesnt need to be reached. Or, if above the engine, some heat/cooling vents.

Or maybe just a new sticker. Based on existing designs or incorporating other MOTU references, like the Grayskull flag.

**manowar** · July 27, 2018, 01:49am

track detail.png How about something like this?

**Neo** · July 30, 2018, 06:01am

Originally Posted by manowar

track detail.png How about something like this?

Why not add computer screens and buttons?

**manowar** · July 30, 2018, 11:01am

It's a little out of reach for that, although I do have the Computer screen and buttons on the steering section. steering.png

**Neo** · July 31, 2018, 05:39am

Ah yeah I see. In that case it might be cool to add a vent or two..

**manowar** · August 1, 2018, 12:24am

2 vents and 2 control panels

Took a little inspiration from the Battle Ram and a few panels that appear on it. steering2.png

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