Marauder in progress

So I've had  this old kit since like 03 or so . A 1/72 Robotech/Macross Commanders battlepod, which as you all know was used in Battletech as the Marauder.
The original art by Loose altered it slightly

Not by much. The main difference is the nose area and of course all the extra panel lines that, to me, made the mech seem more human in a way. Less cartoony and Alien.

I picked up this kit because I was led to understand that when built it would stand in scale  with my Armourcast kits. Well I built it and was immediately disappointed.

It was just to Robotechy and not very Battletechy. This is not my kit but one I found on the net. It builds nice but it just isnt for me.
 Sorry, I have no pics for size comparison,. but believe me, to my eye it was WAY too big. Standing like 2 inches taller over my Madcat. Not right when both are supposed to be 75 tonners.

So it went back into the box and away until I could figure out what to do with it. I paid over $100 for it after all.


Until I saw this painting by Flyingdebris.

And that did it. The old Imai kit is being transformed with this pic as the main inspiration. My final build wont be a perfect match but Im using it for a guide and this is where Im at now.

Im on the way.

A sneak peak

Any idea what these may be for?

Locust for sale

So with the new legs here I put one together for myself and snapped a couple of quick shots

And yes I do have some for sale. 15 to be exact.
They are $55 plus $10 for shipping in North America, $20 for overseas shipping.
email me  scott.murphy@telus.net



update: down to 9

Locust update

Hello gentle beings, you'll all be happy to know that I have received the replacement legs for all kits and I will be shipping them out this weekend.
Thank you all for your patience and I hope Ill will see some finished and painted kits soon. (I think Ive only seen one Argus painted up and no Hollanders.)

Another small update, and things for sale.

Sorry for being so absentee all, but life has gotten in the way of my messy desk.
That being said Id like to let everyone who has paid for a Locust know that my caster, Bambam productions, has just let me know all is well and a box is on the way with the replacement legs.
It wont be long now all. Thanx for the patience.

Now, as I said,  life has gotten in the way.
And it is with a heavy heart that some of these mechs that Ive built need a new home.
Up for grabs:

Puma- $75(sold)
Firestarter- $55(sold)
Commando-$55(bought)
Cyclops- $150(bought)
Panther- $65 (sold)
Hunchback-$85(sold)
Chimera-$75(sold)
Awesome -$150(bought)
Hollander-$75( still a couple left)

Certain others not listed because they're spoken for. All funds in $US please.
I can be paypaled using my email address as ID.
Email me with Qs at
scott.murphy@telus.net

Locust is here

Well the first 15 kits are in my hand and I would like to show you a few shots. Heres all of the bits laid out.

 A few problems that need to be dealt with though. 1st theres the ankle joint, some warping occurred down the line. Some sanding and putty should deal with it.
( edit: the leg masters is being touched up and recast, should have new parts in a couple of weeks.)

 A bubble in the body molds  leads to extra resin we dont want but a  1/4 drill bit will take care of that.

 A 1/8 drill bit will take care of the overpour in the locator holes here.

 Same here.

Glue both sides of the upper legs together, the pins going into the legs. You may want to sand and putty to hide the big seam here.

The missile pods and shoulder stalk. Be careful with the alignment. Id wait to the end of assembly to make sure you got everything pointing where you want.

 Antenna and sensor pod 

 The feet obviously. Gonna need some putty and sanding though.

 And before you know it a completed Locust standing on your desk.

 The ball turret underneath can be glued on of course but Im planning on adding a couple of magnets so it can rotate forever.

 Wheres a swarm when you need one?

A quick update on the Locust.

Id just like to announce officially that the Locust is in the rubber and my costs have been tallied, so as of this moment it will be a limited run of 25-30 kits(depending on how many pulls we get out of the rubber) and Im selling the Locust for $49 plus $10 for shipping in the North Am region.  Overseas will be $20 for shipping.
As usual, a decal sheet with various house and merc  symbols will be included.

Note: as of   7/17, 16 kits have been paid for, meaning only 9 more are  up for grabs.