15-07-2008, 02:13 AM
Hey folks,
Finally finished this latest MSV project...
![[Image: ewac_eye-zack_02.jpg]](http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z73/g_wing_ew/Eye%20-%20ZACK%20Finished/ewac_eye-zack_02.jpg)
Brief fictional background;
With the advent of the EFF (Earth Federation Forces) came the integration of mobile suit designs from both Earth Federation and Zeonic forces. This led to more efficient designs, one of which is the Hi-Zack, which eventually became one of the mainstays of the EFF mobile suit units, most notably the "Titans" unit.
A derivative of the Hi-Zack was the RMS-119 EWAC-Zack, or more affectionally known as the "Eye-Zack". This mobile suit variant (MSV) design featured an array of recon and communication systems, it's most prominent feature being it's radome bonnet. This particular unit was a custom or "Kai" version, having an improved powerplant housed in a bigger torso with upgraded cooling systems and intakes. The booster pack has also been upgraded with more powerful booster jets and the incorporation of longer wings for better and longer flight/jump time during recon missions.
This unit was also provided with a custom shield that houses a FLIR and high-definition optical lens camera giving an optical zoom capability of 10000x. Unit number 40 of the 21st Recon Squadron was flown by Major Samuel "Owl Feathers" Johnson from the Navajo nation in keeping with the long honored tradition of this native american nation's people and their prowess in recon missions and spec ops telecoms systems.
Base kits > Bandai 1/144 EWAC Eye-Zack + HGUC Hi-Zack;
Modifications:
> Mobility joints for torso, shoulders, arms and feet;
> Custom head and radome bonnet;
> Widened upper torso;
> Custom chest intakes;
> Lengthened booster pack wings;
> Custom camera shield;
> Aftermarket aluminum boosters and manipulators;
Gunze paints + Mr Hobby flat coat for finishing;
Decals are from Wave, Bandai and Satellite;
Weathering was done with Gundam markers and Mr Hobby pigment powders;
Hope I did justice to this Katoki MSV design...
More finished pix here...
WIP images here...
Finally finished this latest MSV project...
Brief fictional background;
With the advent of the EFF (Earth Federation Forces) came the integration of mobile suit designs from both Earth Federation and Zeonic forces. This led to more efficient designs, one of which is the Hi-Zack, which eventually became one of the mainstays of the EFF mobile suit units, most notably the "Titans" unit.
A derivative of the Hi-Zack was the RMS-119 EWAC-Zack, or more affectionally known as the "Eye-Zack". This mobile suit variant (MSV) design featured an array of recon and communication systems, it's most prominent feature being it's radome bonnet. This particular unit was a custom or "Kai" version, having an improved powerplant housed in a bigger torso with upgraded cooling systems and intakes. The booster pack has also been upgraded with more powerful booster jets and the incorporation of longer wings for better and longer flight/jump time during recon missions.
This unit was also provided with a custom shield that houses a FLIR and high-definition optical lens camera giving an optical zoom capability of 10000x. Unit number 40 of the 21st Recon Squadron was flown by Major Samuel "Owl Feathers" Johnson from the Navajo nation in keeping with the long honored tradition of this native american nation's people and their prowess in recon missions and spec ops telecoms systems.
Base kits > Bandai 1/144 EWAC Eye-Zack + HGUC Hi-Zack;
Modifications:
> Mobility joints for torso, shoulders, arms and feet;
> Custom head and radome bonnet;
> Widened upper torso;
> Custom chest intakes;
> Lengthened booster pack wings;
> Custom camera shield;
> Aftermarket aluminum boosters and manipulators;
Gunze paints + Mr Hobby flat coat for finishing;
Decals are from Wave, Bandai and Satellite;
Weathering was done with Gundam markers and Mr Hobby pigment powders;
Hope I did justice to this Katoki MSV design...
More finished pix here...
WIP images here...
