Competition #14 - Chilakiller

[Chilakiller]

Hello everyone! At last I have a little time to begin my entry to this contest, It's really impressive to see so many good ideas, all are very interesting, good luck to all!

My idea is on a beetle robot, which serves to protect installations as headquarters or factories (well... you know, termite nests, ant nest, honeycombs... ). Manufactured with a very strong shield, its main function is to lay mines, small but with a high explosive power. It can be equipped with different types of mines in order to be effective in every situation (sticky bombs, antitank mines, incendiary shells, even EMP grenades...). A mortar installed at the top of the beetle allows to extend its attack range. Another advantage to this unit that counts is the ability to self-destruct when it is discovered and it can be used as a demolition device causing considerable damage to buildings by taking the Kamikaze strategy. This unit is among the best soldiers: No complaints and no doubts. Just a plenty of ammo under a heavy armor.

I chose the Potosia cuprea obscura due its body shape, robust and compact. Its metallic appearance inspired me to create this robot. I hope you like it. Well... I have a few days, let's work!

[Chris Odom]

sounds cool looking forward to seeing your work.

[XyroXtreme]

yeah, I like the concept very much!
nice sketches.
Like to see some moddeling.
grtz

[Chilakiller]

Thanks guys, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna learn a lot from you.
These are some WIP pics of my entry. All comments are welcome.
With 870 polys maybe this beetle would have 2 mortars instead one
What do you think?

[Chilakiller]

I'm out of time, maybe the next challenge. The freelance work didn't let me finish the textures. Good luck for all who finished, there are many good entries.