Mech Update : 1500+ Modular Rifle Options! (Patreon)

Hello Patient January Patrons!

Let's get the bad news out the way first - the "middle of January" estimate is looking optimistic at this point.  Partly because I struggle with time management, and partly because I am a massive mech fan and really want to put the time into making this kit as awesome as possible. I apologise, and please be assured I'm not working on anything else until it's done.

The rest of the design team who are great at hitting deadlines are in charge of February's "Over The Top 2" set, and they are ahead of schedule! Look out for some updates on that soon, and delivery right at the start of the month as usual.

so.. it's taking a while, but I promise it will be worth the wait:

You read that title right, I got a bit carried away and instead of the promised 4 different weapon options, I have devised a fully modular 26 component rifle which can be assembled in any of over 1500 unique combinations.  

You have a choice of 2 stocks (or none), 3 rails (or none), 4 mags, 4 ammo feeds (with universal coupler) 3 fore grips (or none) and 5 barrels!  Mix and match components, barrel and Ammo type to create almost any sci-fi heavy rifle!

Not every combination looks good, but there are enough awesome builds to represent almost any sci-fi weapon, and it will be very easy to combine the elements with other CAD models for even more options!

Here are just a small selection of example builds :

For scale, this gun is slightly bigger than our regular Regiments Heavy Weapons which are crewed on a tripod by two people.

As well as the rifle+mech arms configuration shown here, the weapons will also mount directly to the side of the main chassis on either one or both sides, by omitting the stock and pistol grip and mounting them in an armoured semi poseable cowling.

I'll be posting regular updates and should have more progress on the main body/pilot in a couple of days!

Leave a comment if you want a particular weapon option I've not already covered: I might be able to squeeze one or two more in, or I can certainly include them in a future mech upgrade pack.

Thanks everyone!