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Offline raafif

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MaK Combo-Constructor
« on: April 24, 2026, 09:11:53 AM »
Typing this on my #3 computer because #1 has a virus or has Sh*T itself and #2 takes over five minutes to boot up – so it may be hard for me to access the internet for a while.

Saw a similar build to this on another site several years ago & just had to have one. A bit expensive as you get two of the CRAB vehicles in one box.  The MaK Fleige is of course 1/20th scale & the Crab is approx 1/100th.

In space no-one can hear you grunt.  For large projects like space-ships & space-stations you need very strong people & equipment – the best solution is to combine both in one unit.

The Fleige is rather straight forward but I’ve made a few changes like deleting the helicopter blades & rocket bells, adding small manouvering jets & other bits and will probably swop the arms with another MaK kit.
The Crab is a quite complicated needing much study of the instructions as there are three ways to build the crew-cab area – and of course I’m not using a percentage of parts or following the construction time-line.
« Last Edit: Today at 06:45:01 AM by raafif »

Offline Frank3k

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Re: MaK Combo-Constructor
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2026, 11:37:41 AM »
Both kits look interesting, but I really like the Space Pod Crab03.

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Offline raafif

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Re: MaK Combo-Constructor
« Reply #2 on: Today at 06:46:56 AM »
I've assembled the body halves with a few bits to cover the holes left by the deleted helo-blades.  Assembled the legs, fairing the separate knee-shields into the lower leg sections.  Used lengths of rubber-band between the joints (this kit didn't have the corrugated rubber sleeves in it).  I made the shoes chunky like a deep-sea diver's.
Figured out the mounting of the Crab mechanism to the MaK suit from the cab parts of the Crab & stuck it on.  Started assembly of the main Crab body & articulated arms -- unfortunately the Crab's main section has lots of fine detail that isn't seen once assembled as the top-covers hide much of it.
Next is paint which will take some days to dry as it needs three coats to properly cover the day-glo orange parts.

Offline Kerick

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Re: MaK Combo-Constructor
« Reply #3 on: Today at 09:20:06 AM »
This is looking great!
I’ve got two Gundam kits that I’m thinking of converting into a construction or farming vehicle.

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Re: MaK Combo-Constructor
« Reply #4 on: Today at 01:43:54 PM »
Thats a great idea.. looking to see where it goes  :smiley: