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Bishop has been nudging me daily to post this one so that y'all can talk about it haha.

The Mongoose is a tricky one because it has a very unique look that can't easily be tossed without it losing everything that makes it recognizable. At the same time, I personally find it quite ugly :P
So I set out with Bishop to see how well we could push the design without going the easy nuclear option of switching it to a primarily angular design.

This look here passed the gauntlet, coming out about equally preferred to the angular option I submitted.

So, yee few Mongoose fans out there, how did the man do?

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Anonymous

Special Mongoose! Great update there; keeping the essentials of the original while improving it across the board

Anonymous

That looks awesome!

Anonymous

I never really liked the mongoose before but this makes me want to field it just based on looks alone. I think you both nailed the design while keeping it similar to what came before.

Anonymous

I love this ! With the possible exception of the face /eyes , I was hoping to see a bit more ccg mongoose

Anonymous

After comparing to the old one I like it. I really look forward to seeing the 3D render. Well done to you both! 👍

Anonymous

I love the Mongoose. I think it's an excellent-looking mech, and I was actually a little skeptical that it was included in the Kickstarter when it could've been, say, a legitimately ugly or bleh-looking mech like the Dervish or the Whitworth. I understand it fit into the SLDF/ComStar themed packs, but why redesign what already looks good? That said, this looks GREAT. It is, as you said, everything that makes the Mongoose recognizably what it is. The weird digitigrade legs, the blocky over-arm lasers, the big center torso laser, the point face with "ears", the "grumpy" look, the rounded body panels... it's clearly the Mongoose, just updated for the more contemporary high-detail look that the other mechs are getting. Great job. Definitely keeping this one.

Anonymous

didn't pass muster with the PTBs. After it's "cleared" I'll be posting the early concept stuff on my Patreon page.

Anonymous

YES! YES! YES!

Anonymous

This was the one I was waiting for. Definitely takes more influence from the Gunslinger Mongoose which happens to be my favorite Battletech model!

Anonymous

Really dig the leg design, makes it look like it can go super fast.

Anonymous

Perfecto!

Anonymous

Damn , I would call this one a home run . One of my fav light mechs, I'm going to need a lance of these . Good job Bishop .

Anonymous

Absolutely incredible job! This looks great!

Steven Cross

Really love this , she;s still smooth and rounded and is a vast improvement over the original design

Anonymous

much as I love my Urbies, obviously as a general purpose mech.... they have their flaws. Mongoose has been my fave "all around" Light since I got my grubby teenage hands on TRO 2750 in 88 or 89. So a solid decade + before my Urbie fixation began.

Anonymous

Aww man I had to close my eyes before clicking that link. The Mongoose is my absolute favorite mech from TRO 2750. Happy to say I love it! The center cockpit glass took a bit to get used to for me, but it works. The indents on the sides of the cockpit glass were a perfect touch. It keeps the unique "eyes" of the original, while updating to a more realistic cockpit. I am not a fan of the gunslinger version, but you've blended that version with the original quite nicely. The legs are awesome, the weapon pods are spot on, and the head still has that angry jack rabbit look to it. The lower left and right torso's might look better with a smooth round armor plate there, but it looks so good as is, I can't actually decide which I would like better. Great job man. I can't wait to get a few of these on the table.

Anonymous

The puckered lips will always be weird, but it's great depiction and I like the idea of keeping a lot of 2750 mechs curvy. Love the detailing. Legs look a bit big, though; I feel like I'm looking at a centaur instead of a satyr. But... I trust you guys to get the proportions right once it's modeled.

Anonymous

It's not bad. But it's no Mongoose Gunslinger.

wiski

That's fetch.

Anonymous

Keeping it's distinctive look while removing the cartoonish silliness that always plagued this design was a tall order, but you totally crushed it! I raise my glass to you Ben. Cheers!

Anonymous

I like it a lot. I was always tepid on the Star league mechs, but all these designs for them are bangers

Anonymous

I LOVE all the 2750 designs so I think this Mongoose is great! Nice job!

Anonymous

Reminds me of a centuar somewhat.

Anonymous

I think you did well on this one.

Anonymous

this seems to be a good compromise. I am a big fan of this mech. I think it looks great. I am a little curious what the more angular design looked like.

Anonymous

I really like it, and the Mongoose is a top 5 light mech for me. Great work Bishop!!!

Anonymous

I REALLY like this design! Much better than some other versions.

Anonymous

I really like what you guys have done here - Other versions reminded my of a 'mech on clown stilts - This one looks like the front half of a centaur chasing you down, in a good way! A very cohesive improvement over legacy while preserving the overall aesthetic.

Anonymous

The rounded look is a lot nicer than just going for angles all the time.

Nyxus

The slight change in proportions has done wonders for the design without having to sacrifice much of its original character. I always felt that the original looked like two different mechs stuck together. There is a better fit between the upper half and the lower half now.

Anonymous

I'm not personally a fan of the mech, but this looks way better than the old one and I am glad it maintains its distinctive look. Also, the legs are incredible, and I am glad I am getting a copy just for that element alone.

James Abbot-Cole

looks kind of cute for a mech. dunno something about the legs and "bunny ears" antennae.

Anonymous

my favorite recon/ light command mech. she looks great. now all i need is some Talons to ho with it.