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by **enigma badger** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:18 am

Will's answer to the need for heavier scifi weaponry: the Man Portable Cannon (MPC)!

Will designed the barrel piece and ammo box elements of the MPC to be compatible with the body piece of the BrickArms Minigun:

For added posing and building options, Will has also designed ring grip and bar grip pieces:

The grip bar is the standard grippable width as is the bar on the ring grip. The ring grip is also designed to fit onto a standard stud which allows it to be added onto the minifig neck, allowing for some neat posing and building options!

by **DARRKNESS** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:26 am

Yes! Another heavy weapon! Will, you've done it again!

by **Spec Ops Dude** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:49 am

Love it. I could see using the end for a big shotgun, a Halo machine gun and much more.

by **MW3 AM3R1CA** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:56 am

OMG WILL!!!!! more halo! this is the coolest turret next to the minigun!

by **TheBricks** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:21 am

Whoa! This is fantastic! I really love that barrel piece!

by **tahdas** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:28 am

Wow the grips are epic! If I go to brickfair will I be able to see one of these?
tahdas

by **Dezz** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:15 am

I don't know what to say..... But 1 thing it would be very cool if you added a tactical grip instead of the just plain one if you know what I'm saying.

by **enigma badger** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:08 am

Dezz wrote:it would be very cool if you added a tactical grip instead of the just plain one if you know what I'm saying.

I'll be honest and say I have no idea what you're saying. My best guess: a chainsaw-style grip like the Terminator 2 minigun?

If so, that's an item that has been suggested here, and if it's something you'd like to see, you can and should post in that thread.

From here on out, I'd ask members to focus on the MPC as it currently exists in this thread.

by **ChavzMasterMeister** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:39 am

Mother of god. This is perfect! I really, really, really love this. Will is on such an awesome streak right now!

by **The Trandoshan** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:01 am

Absolutely amazing! I saw this on flikr, and I instantly wanted one. xD Anyway, I love the design!

by **Mitsuo Nakamura** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:24 pm

Oh dear lord.

All I can say is:
*Drools* "Me want." lol

by **Xenolego** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:58 pm

What is it based on?

by **Dezz** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:51 pm

Dezz wrote:it would be very cool if you added a tactical grip instead of the just plain one if you know what I'm saying.

enigma badger wrote:I'll be honest and say I have no idea what you're saying. My best guess: a chainsaw-style grip like the Terminator 2 minigun?

No, I Recommend the grips to have like notches on it so they look tactical like kinda like the kukri.

by **enigma badger** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:23 pm

Xenolego wrote:What is it based on?

"Inspired by" would be more accurate:

Dezz wrote:I Recommend the grips to have like notches on it so they look tactical like kinda like the kukri.

Ah, now that makes sense. You'd like to see added detailing on the grip bar, particularly a wrapping effect like the grip of the Tactical Kukri. Issue with that is any detailing would mean a loss of grip surface such that the bar wouldn't fit as securely.

by **The Trandoshan** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:36 pm

enigma badger wrote:You'd like to see added detailing on the grip bar, particularly a wrapping effect like the grip of the Tactical Kukri. Issue with that is any detailing would mean a loss of grip surface such that the bar wouldn't fit as securely.

My thoughts exactly. With the Kukri, it didn't really matter because it was a grip, but here, when it attaches to something else, and it is so close to the barrel, I think it might be too wide, and it would add a completely new layer.

by **jebberb** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:39 pm

The Trandoshan wrote:My thoughts exactly. With the Kukri, it didn't really matter because it was a grip, but here, when it attaches to something else, and it is so close to the barrel, I think it might be too wide, and it would add a completely new layer.

What about just like the Current minigun grip, eh? Not too big really!

Sweet Gun will. Just epic.

by **the commander** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:59 pm

Will, this one is really amazing, I love it!

by **Grim reaper....** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:00 pm

Im gonna be flat out honest, im kinda getting bored of the halo protos (dont take it the wrong way.) I mean I like halo,but I think will should move on to somthing more modern like an aks-74u or a kaparis.

by **cybersniper50.c** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 3:37 am

It's sooooooooooooooooooo beautiful .

by **Corporal_Hicks** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:25 am

This is amazing! Sadly, now I have a dilema. I have my heavy soldier with a minigun and wanted to add another. But now I might have to change that. :)

by **BrickDude** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:33 am

The MPC looks incredible! A very appealing design, Will!

by **gedren_y** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:19 am

Another Brickarms I could completely part out. Time to start saving!

by **Syruss** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:56 pm

Corporal_Hicks wrote:This is amazing! Sadly, now I have a dilema. I have my heavy soldier with a minigun and wanted to add another. But now I might have to change that. :)

The beauty here is that you could have the as different soldier types. Use the minigun as heavy anti-infantry, and the MPC as anti-armor. I tend to have my heavy weapons as part of a fire team, basically three guys, one with a, say, minigun or a heavy sniper rifle, and the other two with standard rifles, where one is a spotter, and the other is support. Makes my close in fighting vigs more fun. But I love having another heavy weapon in this style; this one looks amazing.

by **Joshua Yeung** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:23 pm

The ring grip would allow both the MPC AND the Minigun to be easily attachable to some sort of mount. This is a good idea......I wish it had came out earlier......would have save a lot of pain figuring out a way to mount things.

by **hobby98** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:45 am

So it is essentialy a sci-fi minigun adaption? sweeeet.

by **bushninja** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:47 am

Whoa... My first instinct is to say, "How long?" but I know I shouldn't. Exactly what I've wanted for about a year now. Is the ammo box a redesign of thew original Sci-fi ammo box?

by **Awesomeness247/365** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:53 am

bushninja wrote:Whoa... My first instinct is to say, "How long?" but I know I shouldn't. Exactly what I've wanted for about a year now. Is the ammo box a redesign of thew original Sci-fi ammo box?

Well, kind of, since the ammo box proto featured the tab, but this one is a clip! As far as the design goes, I am pretty sure it is the same!

by **dariusjr98** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:57 pm

This looks so awesome. I need to start making some Sci-Fi minifigs for this baby!

by **enigma badger** » Wed May 02, 2012 2:17 pm

bushninja wrote:Is the ammo box a redesign of thew original Sci-fi ammo box?

Awesomeness247/365 wrote:Well, kind of, since the ammo box proto featured the tab, but this one is a clip! As far as the design goes, I am pretty sure it is the same!

No, there several other differences between the Scifi Ammo Box and the ammo box Will designed with the MPC. Aside from the mentioned chance from a clip vs tab attachment system, the MPC ammo box is thicker, larger, and features some details not found of the Scifi Ammo Box.

I'll see what I can do about posting a shot comparing the two at some point!

by **SkillzMan24** » Wed May 02, 2012 4:00 pm

This is brilliant, my only complaint is that the barrel is squarish, and with the body of the minigun being round it looks off a little. But I can understand and it is nice that the parts work together so nicely.

by **Clevelandlegend** » Mon May 07, 2012 3:10 pm

"Man Portable Cannon," sounds like some Army acronym. Like LCVP (Landing craft vehicle personnel).

by **ForTheMotherland** » Mon May 07, 2012 5:41 pm

Hmmm.... I just noticed, if you chop part of the M1919 barrel and put the MPC's barrel on, it would make a good HMG.

by **SkillzMan24** » Wed May 09, 2012 6:29 am

Clevelandlegend wrote:"Man Portable Cannon," sounds like some Army acronym. Like LCVP (Landing craft vehicle personnel).

In Star Wars, the fig holding the gun is called a Mandalorian. Don't ask me how I know that.

Aaron (-_-) · by **Aaron** » Fri May 11, 2012 10:55 pm

Although I'm fairly quiet these days I had to speak up and say how impressed I am with this item.Your Multi component weaponry is amazing. Things sure have changed since I received the first MGL what seems like ages ago.

by **PhntmWolf** » Wed May 16, 2012 6:00 am

Freaking sweet!

*Drools*

by **mike3579** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:13 pm

Okay, color me impressed! <3
Just the front barrel assembly is beautiful, and it looks even better with the whole thing assembled. I would love to see these in gunmetal at some point in the future, because I can see endless uses for them on the different mecha that I build. &^D

by **Awesomeness247/365** » Mon May 21, 2012 5:15 pm

Awesomeness247/365 wrote:the ammo box proto featured the tab, but this one is a clip! As far as the design goes, I am pretty sure it is the same!

enigma badger wrote:No, there several other differences between the Scifi Ammo Box and the ammo box Will designed with the MPC.

Ok! Thanks! That would be great! (:

by **the Evil Platypus** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:21 pm

Spec Ops Dude wrote:Love it. I could see using the end for a big shotgun, a Halo machine gun and much more.

it IS a Halo machine gun

by **the Evil Platypus** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:23 pm

Spec Ops Dude wrote:Love it. I could see using the end for a big shotgun, a Halo machine gun and much more.

it IS a Halo machine gun

by **The Flash** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:09 am

So freaking awesome!!! The only thing, is that I wish Will had made the body special instead of using the minigun one. It still looks awesome though!

by **LavaTalon73** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:23 am

This is why I love Brickarms - the creators are so talented. Honestly, I think this looks amazing!

by **enigma badger** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:33 pm

LavaTalon73 wrote:This is why I love Brickarms - the creators are so talented.

Just one singular creator: Will!

by **Syruss** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:22 am

It just looks so incredibly dangerous. This would be a nice center piece in one of my heavy infantry anti-armor squads.

However, and I just noticed this after typing that first line, it feels like the ammo box that's attached to the gun is too small. Considering the caliber of the weapon, it doesn't seem like that particular ammo box would hold enough rounds.

by **Star and Moon** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:41 am

I love all the new sci-fi weaponry your making, will!

by **Overlord 77** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:39 pm

Cool!! I love how your making the Minigun Body so versatile!

by **Agent 33** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:53 pm

Man this would look great with the new Lego Star Wars: The Old Republic sets!

by **PanzerJaeger** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:22 pm

I love this weapon(favorite version of the Halo turret is this one), as it can be used for anything, whether it be a coil/rail gun,Sci-Fi HMG, Modern HMG, New Conglomerate gun from PlanetSide2(XD), and as a micro scale cannon.

by **Ashton6460** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:25 am

A few weeks ago, Badger did this minigun and sten combination:

Desert Wanderer with Maxim SMG by enigmabadger, on Flickr

When you get a chance, could you show us a photo of how the MPC barrel looks on the end of a sten?

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