I sat down with the intention to build a quaint seaside cottage. Well...boys will be boys.
About this creation

Half the carbs, but the same full-body taste.

The yellow stripe strikes again!

Before you ask, Yes. MTEX is pleased to announce that the Armadillo will remain consistent with the energy goals set forth in the Accipiter project, and will therefore operate solely on clean clone-based fuels.

The hatch is in the front, so that after penetrating obstacles, the Armadillo can release its load of soldiers ready-to-fight.

Comfortable seating for six, plus one driver and gunner.

If that quadra-dose of noob-tubing grenade pipes is still not enough boom for your liking, you can always add this optional autocannon.

As is evident, the Armadillo blends nicely with its natural environment of toppled buildings and shattered McDonald's signs.
EPILOGUE------------------------------
I set out to create a new APC design that would revolutionize the industry, set a new precedent for armored configurations, and shake up the modern-day world as we know it...
...all to realize at the end of the day that I had just "Matt-isized" the Gears of War APC (Hence the name).
Well, what can I say. We win some, we lose some.
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August 30, 2012 |
I was looking for the summer cottage... Awesome build... you may be insipartion... I love the entry hatch on the front |
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April 5, 2012 |
OH MY GAWD MY EYES ARE FLOODED WITH AWESOMENESS.....i will never look at anything the same |
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December 25, 2011 |
wow i would really like the instructions to this amazing moc, sendtanemail@gmail.com, deff going to build it if i can, thx |
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September 16, 2011 |
much better than a cottage! LOL! brilliant! |
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September 15, 2011 |
Just had to double check...yeah, you're a total poser. ( o )( o )~Bob Swarley |
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September 15, 2011 |
totally awesome build dude you're really great at these armored cars and tanks and stuff no wonder your a mo judge must be reely cool to be a judge and pick who gits to win the prizes and stuff pleez check this out http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/244860 |
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September 15, 2011 |
Wow. Just wow. |
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can you send instructions for building it to omnomnomnom117@gmail.com plz |
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June 16, 2011 |
Wow, wow, and wow! I really like your military designs! |
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April 8, 2011 |
Nice!!!! I love the color scheme!!! The yellow line looks EPIC!!!! |
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April 7, 2011 |
AMAZING!!!!! This is awesome! =) |
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January 26, 2011 |
HI matt this moc Rock! can you give me some instructions about this? i need it for my mothership crew ^^ landing planet is always dangerous |
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October 25, 2010 |
Well, at least I have to try and fake being skilled, if I'm going to hang with the likes of you (as well as trying to keep up with my own mouth). |
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October 7, 2010 |
Quoting Alex Fojtik
Yeah, its my MA fave for sure. So uhhhh...you going to build anymore or are you like too cool for us now? Grats on MOTD bro.
Haha, I know, I know. I've been packing and moving and unpacking and painting and then tailgating college football games on the weekends, and my build time has suffered. I am working on something new though.
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Perry McShane October 6, 2010 |
do i hear the song 'Summer Nights' coming on when the word cottage comes along, or is it just me... |
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October 6, 2010 |
Thats such a cool tank! How did you get the idea for the design? |
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October 6, 2010 |
love the shape, and design.
just awesome. |
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October 6, 2010 |
Da best cottage I ever did saw. Congrats. |
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October 6, 2010 |
Yeah, its my MA fave for sure. So uhhhh...you going to build anymore or are you like too cool for us now? Grats on MOTD bro. |
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October 6, 2010 |
A blast from the near past. |
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October 6, 2010 |
what an interesting concept!,experimental military equipment?,designed for real combat! and as even a signature yellow bar?funny and sarcastic narration!...genius!
as a gijoe fan ,i love your work! i also fancy some experimental vehicles,love it!,the only thing i like less of your design,is the hatch,it would require the vehicle to switch around to deploy!,still,it looks super cool,and bad to the bone,this is the first thing i ve seen from you,and you re a fav! excellent work!
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October 6, 2010 |
Great job on MOTD, you earned it! I love the menacing triple-axle look. This definitely looks like it could tear through a building. |
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October 6, 2010 |
Woo hoo! MOC o' the day!!! |
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October 6, 2010 |
Congrats with the MOTD! So when are you gonna build some more? |
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October 6, 2010 |
Well deserved MODT, great creation! |
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October 6, 2010 |
Wow, great MOTD. |
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October 6, 2010 |
Most excellent! A MOTD that actually deserves the name. Bravo Sir, bravo! |
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October 6, 2010 |
epic! congratz on motd |
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October 6, 2010 |
Congrats on the motd, you lucky person, you! |
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October 6, 2010 |
Congrats on the MOTD Matt! This one really deserves it. The Armadillo is my favorite MA of yours. Keep up the great work! |
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October 6, 2010 |
Wow, insanely awesome! Great greebling and SNOT work. Congrats on MOTD! 5/5 |
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October 6, 2010 |
Hey, I think I know this Matt David guy! Excellent build my friend. WOW!!! You can do more than just talk sh....WATCH YO MOUTH!!! |
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October 6, 2010 |
You lucky son-of-a-biscuit, you. |
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October 6, 2010 |
MOTD! Congrats well deserved, you smash it on details mate. |
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October 6, 2010 |
Nice cottage you got there. Congrats on MOTD |
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August 19, 2010 |
Gio, did you not read the comments? I said this first. |
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August 19, 2010 |
"the Armadillo can release its load" uhuh. Right. Now who's playing innuendo?! |
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August 19, 2010 |
Hmm... I must have used a flagged word in my old comment, so it didn't make it at the time. Well, it still looks awsome, and very playable :) |
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August 19, 2010 |
Quoting Zane Houston
Anyways I want to say thank you for not only making awesome builds, but making them very entertaining as well. Great job!!
Why, thank you very much, good sir. I do try to break up the monotonous overly-descriptive write-up. I find it keeps people reading, and I'm happy you took notice. Your write-up on the TITAN (which finally appears to be recieveing some of the respect it deserves) was entertaining in the same fashion - what with your comments on corporate sponsorship and all. Keep building 'em like that, my friend, and you'll be the next big guy on campus.
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August 17, 2010 |
first of all matt, awesome build. all of your creations in this theme really are amazing (i apologize for not commenting on all of them... maybe someday). Secondly, one of the things i like most is your large vocabulary and sarcasm, and in this case the noob-tubing and crushed mcdonalds signs were enough to get me to comment. Anyways I want to say thank you for not only making awesome builds, but making them very entertaining as well. Great job!! |
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July 17, 2010 |
Sweet! |
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Of course they have a distinct feel! How could they not feel distinct with that yellow stripe? Excellent build, my favorite! Please check out my stuff and advise! |
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June 29, 2010 |
Quoting Stuart Delahay
Was just trawling your page for clone-fuel references (don't ask, it'll be obvious later this week)
Now that sounds interesting!
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June 29, 2010 |
Was just trawling your page for clone-fuel references (don't ask, it'll be obvious later this week) when I realised I hadn't commented on this or several other of your fine creations. How remiss of me. It rocks. |
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June 23, 2010 |
Excellent vehicles. They've got a very distinct, rugged and military feel to them. Try as I might, my sci-fi vehicles tend to look a little cartoonish in execution. |
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June 18, 2010 |
This is my favorite of your first round of MA stuff. Also, congrats on executing a theme so well; I really like your loose guidelines so many MOCpagers can enjoy the theme. Cheers. |
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"after penetrating obstacles, the Armadillo can release its load" -----
I immaturely giggled. |
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May 28, 2010 |
Awesome! |
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May 28, 2010 |
Beast! |
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May 27, 2010 |
Quoting Chuck da Vinci
The insinuation that it also fights against unhealthy levels of carbs, and the metaphorical 'victory', as it were, over the temptation of McDonald's is genius.
Bingo! Somebody had his orange juice this morning.
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May 27, 2010 |
Oh, dude. Dude, dude, dude. This thing is 100% pure (recycled) awesome. The insinuation that it also fights against unhealthy levels of carbs, and the metaphorical 'victory', as it were, over the temptation of McDonald's is genius. The hatch, though, should not be in the front; too vulnerable. That said, I love the rest. Six wheels=always a winner, and I suppose that even as a stand-alone universe-crusher, it's a pretty cool deal. Most Sweet. |
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May 27, 2010 |
Man, this is beast. Hey, if ya like buildin these kinda things, you should checkout my Hellbringer, I camoed the bricks myself. |
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May 27, 2010 |
Whoa! The gun is SICK! |
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May 27, 2010 |
great job! VERY detailed. |
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May 27, 2010 |
Really cool man, very good job. I love everything about it... |
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May 27, 2010 |
Fantastic, flawless job! I'd really like to see the inside of this build. |
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May 27, 2010 |
Very, very nice. The armor is great, and the whole hatch design looks fantastic! Good job again. |
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May 26, 2010 |
you've done it again |
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May 26, 2010 |
you've done it again |
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May 22, 2010 |
Sorry, I guess I just dropped my jaw somewhere |
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May 21, 2010 |
cool i love the mg on the top and how the front opens.anyway love the design and keep it up! |
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May 21, 2010 |
I'm at a loss for words to describe how great it looks... |
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May 20, 2010 |
It looks cute to me. But it also looks dangerous. |
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May 20, 2010 |
But I was expecting a seaside cottage! I WANT A SEASIDE COTTAGE, NOW!!! But this is pretty good, too. Like, 30/5. Keep on brickin'! |
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May 19, 2010 |
Quoting Andrew Somers
Oh, and is the mileage on this beast 20 miles to a clone, or 20 clones to a mile?
Haha twenty miles to the clone. I love it.
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Quoting Matt David Hehe. This Part III I'm making is actually the smallest of the three MOCs. I still get the feeling that it will have some degree of uber awesome-ness. Oh, and is the mileage on this beast 20 miles to a clone, or 20 clones to a mile? |
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May 19, 2010 |
Quoting Ben Fellowes
What sorta mileage does it get?
About twenty. Yards/kiloton.
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May 19, 2010 |
What sorta mileage does it get? |
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May 19, 2010 |
Quoting commander cody
Best moc ever!!!!
Well....a bit bold...but thanks!
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May 19, 2010 |
Best moc ever!!!! |
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May 19, 2010 |
Wow. Awesome war machine there. 10 out of 5, if thats possible. |
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May 19, 2010 |
Quoting Andrew Somers
As if the Accipiter and Armadillo weren't epic enough?
Hehe. This Part III I'm making is actually the smallest of the three MOCs.
Quoting Andrew Somers
So, you'd ship the build to me... err... I mean, the winner?
I got the idea from Brian Kescenovitz - he did the same thing when looking for a name for the enemy of the Dawn Forge. It's a good way to get other people involved and not seem so in love with yourself :-)
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May 19, 2010 |
amazing cool and really soo good details,,bravo |
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Quoting Matt David As a matter of fact I'm planning a small contest once I finish this third model I'm building. As if the Accipiter and Armadillo weren't epic enough?
Quoting Matt David I'm thinking I'll let people suggest names for the theme and I will award the model to the winning entry. So, you'd ship the build to me... err... I mean, the winner? If you do send it, leave out the return address. I'm sure you wouldn't want me... err... I mean, the winner of the contest... to forward all my... err... I mean, his... junk mail to you... |
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May 18, 2010 |
Quoting Andrew Somers
That sounds rather appealing. You could call it the 'H.D.A' (Heffalump Dragon Army) You know you want to. He he he...
As a matter of fact I'm planning a small contest once I finish this third model I'm building. I'm thinking I'll let people suggest names for the theme and I will award the model to the winning entry.
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May 18, 2010 |
Quoting Matt David Yep. I'm trying to develop a theme.
That sounds rather appealing. You could call it the 'H.D.A' (Heffalump Dragon Army) You know you want to. He he he... |
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May 18, 2010 |
Quoting Master Shifu Leo J
I've always dreamed of a mobile seaside cottage that can carry me and 7 fine ladies and it would cost me an arm and a dil... Huh? What?! Oh ... Amazing build! Great details all over!
Lmfao. Awesome shifu. |
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May 18, 2010 |
I've always dreamed of a mobile seaside cottage that can carry me and 7 fine ladies and it would cost me an arm and a dil... Huh? What?! Oh ... Amazing build! Great details all over! |
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May 18, 2010 |
Quoting Andrew Somers
Durn finals and papers... :(
Booo academics. Hooray Laygoes!
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May 18, 2010 |
Quoting Matt David If you're talking about your C.U.T series, that's just a silly statement - those are great. Hahaha. Thanks. Though I'm not talking about my C.U.T lineup. I've built an actual transport that, well, you'd have to see. It'll be a little while before I can upload it though. Durn finals and papers... :( |
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May 18, 2010 |
Quoting Lee Hardwick
Amazing model. I love your attension to detail. Where do you get your ideas from? 5/5
Anywhere. This one here for instance is a blended mix between the Batmobile, the GoW APC, other various MOCs, and my own styling.
I just mash it all up in my head, fiddle with the Laygoes and eventually these things just kind of appear.
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May 18, 2010 |
Quoting Manuel K
when I saw it on the "most discussed" list (or was it the other one?) I already thought it might be yours.
Yep. I'm trying to develop a theme. I'm thinking of even holding a contest for people to suggest names and offering up my next creation as a prize. Thanks!
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May 18, 2010 |
Quoting Andrew Somers
Do you by any chance have a pair of dry pants I can borrow? This beast puts my APC design in the dust! Great work.
If you're talking about your C.U.T series, that's just a silly statement - those are great.
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May 18, 2010 |
Yeah, the yellow stripe strikes again... when I saw it on the "most discussed" list (or was it the other one?) I already thought it might be yours. You have an awesome style of vehicles and this one looks just great with that shape and the big offroad wheels. Yeah, boys don't become adult, only the toys get bigger... |
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May 18, 2010 |
WOW! this is AMAZING!!! =D |
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May 18, 2010 |
WOW! this is AMAZING!!! =D |
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May 18, 2010 |
Nice Moc |
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May 18, 2010 |
Nice Moc |
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May 16, 2010 |
Well..... I wouldn't go that far, Mostly a lot of public service commitments making a mtn bike trail park :) and trying to raise money for a friend of mine's scholarship tribute fund:(
BTW if anyone has time www.pepsirefresh.com/holdhope and vote please |
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May 16, 2010 |
Quoting Sean White
And I have yet to produce anything of any value lately...
No worries, Sean. It's because you have a life.
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May 16, 2010 |
HUMANAH, this is great! |
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May 16, 2010 |
And I have yet to produce anything of any value lately... while in the meantime you've crushed anything and everything with the Accipter and Armadilo... next should be the Asp or Adder sort of a snake-y looking vehicular armored big-wheeled machine |
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May 16, 2010 |
And I have yet to produce anything of any value lately... while in the meantime you've crushed anything and everything with the Accipter and Armadilo... next should be the Asp or Adder sort of a snake-y looking vehicular armored big-wheeled machine |
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May 16, 2010 |
Quoting Carter W.
Am I the first to get the joke you put in there, with the "penetrating a target and releasing its load?"
Oh man. I think I've been on MOCpages too long - I'm adding innuendos unintentionally.
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May 16, 2010 |
Quoting MOODSWIM !
Win or lose, this is a sweet tanky-thingy! Total awesomesauce!
ten points to 'swim for the first appearance of the term "awesomesauce" in one of my MOC comments.
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May 16, 2010 |
Quoting Spaceman Spiff
most apcs have the hatch on the back to avoid the military term called a Fatal Funnel
Indeed. But this way, the driver can just pop the hatch, charge toward friendly troops, and scoop 'em up all "Wanted"-like. ;-)
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Bryce Lagrimas May 15, 2010 |
Superb,
building one myself ! |
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May 15, 2010 |
Am I the first to get the sex joke you put in there, with the "penetrating a target and releasing its load?" |
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May 15, 2010 |
Never played GoW. You shouldn't have told me, I would have thought you'd totally revolutionized the industry. |
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May 15, 2010 |
Another amazing work from you! |
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May 15, 2010 |
Love the grenade launchers, love the shape, jeez, what's not to love about this thing? |
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May 15, 2010 |
Awsome!!! Oh, and by the way, Spaceman Spiff, anything in front of this would be either crushed or blown to pieces, so I don't think funneling would be a problem. |
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May 15, 2010 |
very smooth design, love the gernade launchers and the auto cannon, and i agree with space man. |
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amazing build. Just so you know most apcs have the hatch on the back to avoid the military term called a Fatal Funnel where the apc door opens and the enemy outside just wrecks the troops inside because they have no room to maneuver. Amazing build though. |
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May 15, 2010 |
This is one of the best APC mocs I've ever seen. I really like the design and it's really different and very original. |
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May 15, 2010 |
Wow! Always great to see one of the Mocs that's compatible with games. Great vehicle, looks very agressive as it should be. Nice work! |
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May 15, 2010 |
this thing is awesome dude, the back looks like batmans tumbler, being capable of fitting 8 figs inside is quite a feat, and the front deployment door is exquisite. It has nice greebling and overall good shape, this is originality in the making, awesomer then GOWs APC in my opinion. Good job! |
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May 15, 2010 |
Quoting The Customizer
BTW is there an interior?
Yes. It holds six troops plus two operators.
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May 15, 2010 |
Well, there goes the neighborhood. And I was about to go visit that McDonalds. Oh Well. Guess I'll have to cook myself. Very nice APC, looks fierce and durable. |
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May 15, 2010 |
amazing.... and funny, I like the "shattered McDonald's signs" |
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May 15, 2010 |
Very cool stuff going on here. You've got a crazy design, nice color sheme, and great lego skills. Can't wait to see more |
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May 15, 2010 |
Beastly.~H |
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May 15, 2010 |
Fantastic work! |
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May 15, 2010 |
How quaint XD I'd take one of these over a seaside cottage any day! Awesome work, as usual! |
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May 15, 2010 |
This thing is so cool! Great use of pieces and the look of it is great! BTW is there an interior? |
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May 15, 2010 |
Amazing model. I love your attension to detail. Where do you get your ideas from? 5/5 |
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May 15, 2010 |
Brilliant! I`m amazed at your creation. The large duel tires on the back look incredible. |
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May 15, 2010 |
Wow, this is great! I especially like the way the hatch opens and the 1x1 Tiles give it a cool texture. There is much more to like though, the roll cage, the turret, the forward tilt and pretty much anything else as well ;) Great work. |
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May 15, 2010 |
This is most excellent! The shaping is superb, and the yellow stripe is the icing on the already awesome tank! &^D |
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May 15, 2010 |
Awesomeatastic, it just has a great look to it |
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May 15, 2010 |
Very cool apc! Ilike the very sleek round shape. The apc's l've built are quite boxy, but hold alot more troops. |
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May 15, 2010 |
This is at least twenty-five different kinds of cool... Probably more, I lost track. |
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May 15, 2010 |
Do you by any chance have a pair of dry pants I can borrow? This beast puts my APC design in the dust! Great work. |
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May 15, 2010 |
Win or lose, this is a sweet tanky-thingy! Total awesomesauce! |
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May 15, 2010 |
Wow that looks waaaay cool! |
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