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[Luke_BMM]

So after designing the Mega Chord, I tried fooling around with a Dragon Zord inspired build, but it went no where (for now!). I did sorta accidently get side tracked and mostly design an Alteisen, but that was more of a fun exercise. I might built that one in brick first one day. Today though I was really feeling the Voltron vibe, and after listening to the theme on youtube, and various metal covers, I produced this lil guy. The Voltrub! (Although I'm getting a lot of votes for Volchub as well....)
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I'll just leave this here.

Nicely done. The teeth and ears are just perfect.

[The Hydromancer]

I think we all knew this was coming. Not really built off the Chubdam series, but hey I can't keep it away from the Mega Chord now can I? Ladies and Gents, the Dragmissar!

Dragmissar by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Dragmissar, dragonhead on by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Dragmissar back by The Hydromancer, on Flickr



On the Ijad colony world of Angel's Grave, a mighty beast was discovered in a near death like state beneath the tranquil ocean's surface. This slumbering behemoth towered over the human bonded pairs, and was dubbed a Gravedragon. The only one of its kind found after months of scouring the ocean floor, it was decided that the best Ijad pilot would bond with the dreadful creature and awaken from its slumber. The Gravedragon possessed a firecesome will, and was challenging to break. It was only when the Ijad approached it as an equal, like a creature of sentience, did the Gravedragon's terrible rage subside and entertain the parasite's offer of bonding. The Ijad scientists suspected that the Gravedragon must be of a species on the cusp of realizing its own intelligence, possessing now an advanced primal mind. Realizing the incredible opporunity they now had to model new species into the prefect fighting beast, they began assembling a new mobile frame to suit its size and abilities. Combining technology between the Scrambler and the Commissar, they achieved a mobile frame that could almost be considered monster power armor; The Dragmissar. To the enemies of the Ijad, it became known by a crueler name. The Dragonslave.

System Key:
Drill Tail:
Hidden finger missiles:
Angled armor plating:
Horn antenna:

Alternate Missile Fingers configuration:
Dragmissar, missile fingers by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Group shots:
MegaChord and Dragmissar by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

3 is the number. 5 is right out! by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

[Atavism]

So that B-Gundam was really inspirational. The fact that there existed such a thing, in canon, as a flying Gundam head with a gun sticking out just delights me. I had to make a few of my own in MFZ and IO flavors.

[The Hydromancer]

That RA sized head is beautiful, really captured how its basically a flying head.

SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT!

[The Hydromancer]

Fragmissar with pilot by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

I know that according to my own flavor that the Dragmissar is a Ijad-Gravedragon bonded pair, but I couldn't help myself.

MegaChord Rangers by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

[Atavism]

The dragonzord desperately needs a spot for your green ranger to stand on its shoulder as a system. The little ranger figures are great!

[The Hydromancer]

I thought the same thing before, but it proved to be a pain given the corner I'd built myself into. Still, decided to go back and try again. Ended up have to cheat, and it still doesn't look as good as I'd like. I do hope to brick it one day, some be alot easier then.

Dragmissar with shoulder pilot by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

[Atavism]

?

Mebbe a little tall, but it deconflicts him with the head and he can "balance" if the arm rotates.

[The Hydromancer]

So they Dragmissar was base off a Commissar so I didn't have that travis block in the center to connect to. The more I fiddle the more I thought, why not try for a Chub base now that I know what I'm doing? So, Dragonmmisar (Dragonchub?) MK II is the outcome. Remodeled top to bottom, trying to get it just a bit closer to the Dragon Zord.

Dragmissar MKII by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Dragmissar MKII macross missile masscare by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Dragmissar MKII back by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Dragmissar MKII dragon rage by The Hydromancer, on Flickr



Decided to fully embrace the oversized missile launcher fingers. Because they are awesome. Once bricked I would add those little round bump pieces that I can't find in LDD for the life of me to suggest the missile tips at the end of the fingers. The drill tail has been streamlined considerably, and the back of the frame looks less like Godzilla now. The height is slight taller than the original Commissar based version, and maybe a stud, stud and a half taller than the average Chub if you can believe it. Decided to embrace Atavism's idea of the Ranger as a spot system riding the shoulder as well. Because why not.

Old School by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

[Atavism]

Because why not.

Best reason to do anything!

[The Hydromancer]

Inspired by DeathZero's Gundam X Divider on the FB page, I thought I'd try my hand at creating the divider shield. I knew from the start that the hailrail would be the perfect piece, just took alot of trial and error to get it to work. Once the shield was done, realized I might as well as build the whole frame. Chubdam Xercule!

Chubdam Xercule by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Closed shield by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Double rifle by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Solar Wings back by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Divider Shield Cannons by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Side cannons by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

That's alot of pain by The Hydromancer, on Flickr



Insert Fluff here.

System Key:
Double Rifle:
Divider Shield Cannons:
Divider Shield:
Antenna Array:

Notes: So the build is focused on the Divider upgrades, but keeps the solar panels. Was originally using the panels as a power source as oppose to the standard Chub power pack, but mayhaps I should add a satellite cannon?

[The Hydromancer]

I'm back, and bringing the rain.

Chubtank, apply directly to forehead by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Chubtank by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Chubtank back by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Okay 3-2-1 let's jam by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

The OG Mobile Frame Chubdam by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

[VitorFaria]

I can't stress enough how much I love those!

Still, this has more of an "H tank" look than the Guntank had, you may consider filling in the front and the back of the lower body too make it extra faithfull to the original.

[The Hydromancer]

Ideally I could fill it in a bit more (although I like the double tailpipe look), and shorten the tread lengths while making it taller. The technic chain was linked to me on flickr which I think would work well for a more customizable tread shape.

[The Hydromancer]

Been a while folks, but due to a combo of rewatching Gundam OO w/ the gf and Vitor noting on FB how slow things are on the forums, I've been inspired to finish a frame that has vexed me for some time. Introducing the Threshal Hydra, Chubdam of Grace!

Threshal Hydra adjustment by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

A great fiery O by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Heavenly Dragon Wings by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

You lookin' @t me? by The Hydromancer, on Flickr



System Key:
The Right to Dragon Arms:
Heavenly Flames of Purity:
Lithe Divine Wings:
1,000 Eyes of The Hydra:

Man I really need to get back to writing fluff for these frames....

....but how about instead, another frame? With Chubdams Fenix, Styx, Brimstone, and now Threshal Hydra, I covered most of the Gundam Wing five man band in some form or another. I started working on a Sandrock style frame, but while testing different colors to really make it stand out from the other frames, I was inspired to finally work on an idea I wanted to pursue forever; Ez8! It came out beautifully imho, although my photography skills as always leave something to be desired. Might have to reshoot this frame later with better lightning, but for now I introduce Chubdam EnZo!

Tools of the trade by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Chubdam EnZo by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Weapons Rack by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

The light is green, the trap is clean. by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

All out assault by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Fully Loaded by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Supplies for days by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

On the Bounce by The Hydromancer, on Flickr



System Key:
Daka Daka Machinegun:
Ammo for Days:
08th Shield:
Command Antenna:

I really need to mock up a wall for this bad boy to slide down while firing wildly....

[VitorFaria]

That container holding back pack is brilliant, and the shield is simple and clean but still carries a lot form the 08th MS Team style, might steal!

[The Hydromancer]

Glad you like the shield, I've tried slimmed it down slightly to make it smoother.

Slim shield by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Additionally an optional system was suggested on FB.

The greatest strike since the Bright Slap. by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Smack my Rick up! by The Hydromancer, on Flickr

Pimp Arm:

Had to substitute the Rick Dom since since I don't have a Gouf... yet.

[Atavism]

I really love what you did with EnZo. There's a lot of little stuff going on that is very similar to your other high-style anime builds, but the overall aesthetic wouldn't at all look out of place next to more "real" military-style builds. The helmet, the shield, and holy crap that pnuma-tee in the SMG! Very well done.

[The Hydromancer]

I really love what you did with EnZo. There's a lot of little stuff going on that is very similar to your other high-style anime builds, but the overall aesthetic wouldn't at all look out of place next to more "real" military-style builds. The helmet, the shield, and holy crap that pnuma-tee in the SMG! Very well done.

Thanks! Honestly I think the Ez8 is probably the 'hardest' real robot design Gundam has done, it really leans itself well to the aesthetic in lego. Always wanted to do more 'real' designs, but so easily distracted by my love of Gundam. Running low on Chubdam parts though, so who knows whats next....

[Shades_Corvid]

I just love all of these! It be great to see the Vultrub and Power Rangers in real bricks!