NEW MCG DESIGN/RENDERS, see inside!

xx7xx · 2004-03-22, 05:05 AM

Ok, I've been at it again with my modeling. I actually have quite a few different models in the works- Gauss Rifle, Lasher, Pulsar, AMP, etc. etc. etc.

I'm also working on re-doing the vehicles as well. Anyway, here are some renders of my new MCG design. I know it is pretty radical at first, but take a look at it before you jump to conclusions and freak out

I tried to incorporate a large enough drum magazine to be able to realistically contain 1000 rounds of 10mm *caseless* ammunition. While 1000 rounds may seem like a huge amount, it really isn't when you look at the ammunition feed rates of modern miniguns.

Anyway, the MCG is supposed to be a support weapon, and not something to be used in close combat, able to be quickly pointed at short ranged fast moving targets. This design reflects this. Basically I wanted to come up with something that would be similar to a modern day SAW (M249), but still keep the design ideas of a Mini Chain Gun. Actually, there is no need to call it a "chain" gun, as it isn't chain driven. People tend to latch on to the word 'chain' and use it where it has absolutely no application (Devs for instance). Anyway, the design reflects a minigun built for use by a single person, and man portable, able to be fired from the shoulder so as to improve accuracy, while still able to be fired from the hip in a suppression role.

To reload it, the drum attaches at the front mounting point first, and then is pivoted into the reciever, where it locks in. Removal of the drum is just the opposite, hitting the magazine release, and then pivoting the drum away from the weapon.

Ammunition is either a hyper velocity (5000 fps) 10mm depleted uranium APDS (armor piercing discarding sabot) round, utilizing a 5mm penetrator, or a slightly lower velocity (3000 fps) HEI (high explosive incendiary) round.

The advantage of the HEI round is that it is more effective against softer targets, and has a small area of effect upon impact, while the HV-APDS round is better for heavier armored targets.

A note on the 'scope': a variable zoom electro-optical sight is standard on the minigun, even though it is a 'support' weapon.

Anway, here are the renders:

As usual, let me know what you think! (I'm sure you will)

oddfish · 2004-03-22, 06:12 AM

i do not like them, sam i am

GAJ VESTITE · 2004-03-22, 07:04 AM

Whats the deal with tthat shit under it :S Can't you just wrap the chains of ammo round ur neck?

oddfish · 2004-03-22, 07:07 AM

Gaj, what does your link have to do with the topic at hand?

<sprinkles you with nc sunshine> quit being such a bitch, Gaj, really, smile more often.

Incompetent · 2004-03-22, 07:16 AM

From the link

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Uploaded by EVILoHOMER on 3/19/2004

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JakeLogan · 2004-03-22, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by Incompetent

From the link
Ban

Yes ban him please. I should have known it was him. why with the horrible spelling and his off topic posts. give it up Pork each and every time you come back you screw up and we know it's you. You always post something to do with your stats or something you think is funny that honestly is just stupid, honestly if you want to stay here learn to spell and stop posting the same assinine shit with stats no one gives a flying fuck about or better yet just go away and troll some other forum.

Anyway back on topic: from the sound ofd them they seem pretty cool but for some reason I can't see the pics. maybe it's just the shitty computer I'm using at work.

EDIT: Ok I can see the pics now they do look awesome but the drum seems a little big. I'm sorry about that whole thing about asshat but it needed to be said didn't mean to take away from your thread.

Diddy Mao · 2004-03-22, 08:27 AM

yeah it still seems the work i like the mcg model we have now and the other one (just shown) is too damn short

SecondRaven · 2004-03-22, 09:05 AM

Take off the bottom part and it will look great

ORANGE · 2004-03-22, 10:07 AM

^^agreed
make the bottom thing look more like the m60 canister

like this

EDIT: And put it on the side not the bottom

xmodum · 2004-03-22, 10:16 AM

Yea, I dont like how your guns are always so short, but you did make a good design, just make the drum smaller and make the barrel bigger. kthxbye.

Electrofreak · 2004-03-22, 10:48 AM

Hmm, yeah I'd have to agree that the barrel needs to be longer. Perhaps make the rotating part project from the main housing of the weapon a bit.

Also, the drum seems a bit too big. I'd like to see a different style of magazine... but I'm not really sure what...

ORANGE · 2004-03-22, 11:53 AM

^ look at my post about 2 above yours

xx7xx · 2004-03-22, 12:28 PM

Well, at least I'm getting *some* feedback. Can you spam idiots please just not post if you don't have anything constructive to say? Thanks in advance. Thanks for the feedback from the rest of you guys.

As for that feedback: I can always do a simple box magazine, but I wanted to try something different. Also, the gun is quite long already, with the barrel assembly being 24" long (that's regular length for a gun barrel of that caliber). It just appears 'short' because you're used to looking at models like the PS MCG (which is completely unrealistic).

Cryptica · 2004-03-22, 01:39 PM

I think I agree, the barrel underneath is kinda ugly, but I understand it's purpose. Good comment about the use of "chain" where it has no purpose. I like the pics, you obviously did a lot of work for this, good job. A little modification on the ammo cannister along with a slightly longer muzzle would make it look cooler, but I don't know if that's what you're really going for here.

ORANGE · 2004-03-22, 02:01 PM

your all thinking about that guy in metal gear solid with the ginourmous gattling gun when you say the barrel needs to be longer I think it is fine so there